Despite the fact that the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria does not allow for true devolution of powers from the centre, as the constitution of a true[...]
Nigeria has long held the enviable status of being the most populous country in Africa and most populous black country on earth, with 166 million people. In addition to the[...]
One of the most important issues in the ongoing constitution review process that will be concluded this year is the fate of local government councils in Nigeria. Even though local[...]
Long before the start of the present constitution amendment process, Nigerians have been clamouring for a resolution of the indigene-settler divide. Having witnessed and experienced various violent conflicts and how[...]
As Nigeria commences another constitutional amendment process, the second since its return to democracy in 1999, the issue of tenure limits rears its head again. The first time it came[...]
Ever since the return of Nigeria to democratic rule in 1999, one of the most hotly debated issues has been the existence of an immunity clause in the constitution, and[...]
For many years, the debate on whether or not Nigeria needs to reform its police system from a unitary one to a federal one, which will allow the states to[...]
One of the most crucial aspects of the on-going review of the 1999 Constitution is the demand for the formation of new states out of the current 36. As at[...]
A few days ago, an alleged spokesperson of the Boko Haram terrorist sect contacted journalists and announced the willingness of the sect to dialogue. He went further to lay down[...]
Ugochukwu Ozuah was just fresh from honeymoon with his bride over the weekend. Five days after his wedding, he was seeing off a friend who had come to pay the[...]
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