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7 Days To Swearing- In: Catholic Bishop Surprises Tinubu, Expose How Constitution might stop him

Following the outcome of the 2023 presidential election in Nigeria, different people in the country have expressed dissatisfaction over the outcome of the election that produced Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the President elect of Nigeria. The declaration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the winner of the 2023 presidential election in Nigeria by the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Professor Mahmoud Yakubu, has caused all kinds of political controversies in Nigeria, as different people have continued to blame Professor Mahmoud Yakubu for failing to keep the promises he made to the citizens of Nigeria before the election started.

  9 days ago ago
7 Days To Swearing- In: Catholic Bishop Surprises Tinubu, Expose How Constitution might stop him

POLITICS

Femi Falana Finally Speaks On Controversial 25% Of FCT Votes Needed To Win Presidential Election

Human rights activist and legal luminary, Femi Falana (SAN), has said that every part of Nigeria is equal, including Abuja, the country's Federal Capital Territory. According to Channels TV reports, the Senior Advocate of Nigeria said that while the FCT has been interpreted as a 37th state, it is equal to all other states nationwide.

  17 days ago ago
Femi Falana Finally Speaks On Controversial 25% Of FCT Votes Needed To Win Presidential Election

OTHERS

INEC Had A Good Reason For Declaring Tinubu Winner, Despite Receiving Only 19% Votes In FCT- Falana

Human rights activist and legal scholar Femi Falana (SAN) has proclaimed that the Federal Capital Territory of Abuja is on par with the rest of Nigeria. According to the Senior Advocate of Nigeria, despite the FCT being treated as a 37th state, it is on par with the rest of Nigeria's states.

  16 days ago ago
INEC Had A Good Reason For Declaring Tinubu Winner, Despite Receiving Only 19% Votes In FCT- Falana

POLITICS

Things Every Nigerian Is Supposed To Know Before A New President Is Sworn-In.

According to the Guardian Nigeria Newspaper, with a few hours left before the swearing-in of the next president of Nigeria (Bola Ahmed Tinubu) slated for Monday, May 29th 2023, below are six things every Nigerian is expected to know before the inauguration of a new president and the kickoff of a new administration.

  5 days ago ago
Things Every Nigerian Is Supposed To Know Before A New President Is Sworn-In.

POLITICS

'The Constitution of The Federal Republic Of Nigeria Tells Manifest Lies' - Ondo Gov, Akeredolu Says

The Governor of Ondo state, Rotimi Akeredolu, has declared that the 1999 constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria tells manifest lies, adding that the document does not represent the wishes of the people of the country (Vanguard). Cited report. The Governor, who made this declaration recently, through his Special Adviser on Union Matters and Special Duties, Mr Dare Aragbaiye, during the 59th Founder's Day Anniversary Lecture of the Adeyemi Federal University of Education in Ondo, argued that the 1999 constitution imposed the whims of a partisan few on the majority of the Nigerian Citizenry and as such, could not be used to advance the cause of the nation.

  11 days ago ago
'The Constitution of The Federal Republic Of Nigeria Tells Manifest Lies' - Ondo Gov, Akeredolu Says

POLITICS

Catholic Bishop Takes Tinubu By Surprise, Reveal How Nigerian Constitution Can Stop His Inauguration

After the 2023 presidential election in Nigeria, many individuals in the country have voiced their dissatisfaction with the results that declared Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the President-elect of Nigeria. The announcement of Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the victor of the 2023 Nigerian presidential election by the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Professor Mahmoud Yakubu, has sparked significant political controversies in the country.

  9 days ago ago
Catholic Bishop Takes Tinubu By Surprise, Reveal How Nigerian Constitution Can Stop His Inauguration

POLITICS

7 Days To Swearing- In: Catholic Bishop Surprises Tinubu, Expose How Constitution might stop him

In the wake of Nigeria's 2023 presidential election, which elected Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the country's leader, many Nigerians have voiced their displeasure with the results. Professor Mahmoud Yakubu, chairman of Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission, recently declared Bola Ahmed Tinubu the election's victor, sparking a firestorm of political controversy in the country.

  9 days ago ago
7 Days To Swearing- In: Catholic Bishop Surprises Tinubu, Expose How Constitution might stop him

POLITICS

If the Constitution is not observed, then the people have the right to reject those in power - Chuks

Mr Chuks Nwachukwu, the Presidential Candidate of All Grassroots Alliance (AGA), in a video recently posted on YouTube, he discussed the importance of the Nigerian Constitution. According to him, Section 14 sub Section 2A of the Constitution states that sovereignty belongs to the People of Nigeria.

  6 days ago ago
If the Constitution is not observed, then the people have the right to reject those in power - Chuks

POLITICS

'Tinubu's Swearing-in Should Be Canceled And The Senate President Should Take Over' - Victor Vishnay

The Democratic Alternative Party Candidate for the 2023 Presidential election, Victor Vishnay has called on the President to stop the swearing-in of the President-elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu. He said in an interview with Arise TV that the inauguration should be canceled while the Senate President takes over in an acting capacity.

  6 days ago ago
'Tinubu's Swearing-in Should Be Canceled And The Senate President Should Take Over' - Victor Vishnay

POLITICS

If APC Convinces Court To Disqualify Obi's Petitions, We Will Be Handing Power To Atiku- Nwaokobia

During a recent live interview on Arise TV, Professor Chris Nwaokobia, a member of the Obi/Datti presidential campaign council, made a statement about the presidential election in Nigeria. According to him, Bola Ahmed Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has not officially won the election as stipulated in the Nigerian Constitution.

  19 days ago ago
If APC Convinces Court To Disqualify Obi's Petitions, We Will Be Handing Power To Atiku- Nwaokobia

POLITICS

Nigerian constitution may hinder Tinubu's presidency, says Bishop Arogundade

Following the outcome of the 2023 presidential election in Nigeria, oppositions in the country have expressed dissatisfaction over the outcome of the election that produced Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the President-elect of Nigeria. The declaration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the winner of the 2023 presidential election in Nigeria by the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Professor Mahmoud Yakubu has caused allot of political controversies in Nigeria as oppositions have continued to blame Professor Mahmoud Yakubu for failing to keep the promises he made to the citizens of Nigeria before the election started.

  9 days ago ago
Nigerian constitution may hinder Tinubu's presidency, says Bishop Arogundade

POLITICS

Femi Falana Finally Speaks On Controversial 25% Of FCT Votes Needed To Win Presidential Election

Human rights activist and legal luminary Femi Falana (SAN) has emphasised that all parts of Nigeria, including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) of Abuja, are equal. In a recent statement, Falana referred to the constitutional provisions and stressed that the FCT should be considered on par with other states in the country.

  16 days ago ago
Femi Falana Finally Speaks On Controversial 25% Of FCT Votes Needed To Win Presidential Election

POLITICS

Femi Falana Speaks On Controversial 25% Of FCT Votes Needed To Win Presidential Election

Femi Falana (SAN), a human rights activist and legal scholar, has declared that the Federal Capital Territory of Abuja is on par with the rest of Nigeria. The Senior Advocate of Nigeria reportedly claimed on Channels TV that despite the FCT being treated as a 37th state, it is on par with the rest of Nigeria's states.

  17 days ago ago
Femi Falana Speaks On Controversial 25% Of FCT Votes Needed To Win Presidential Election

POLITICS

Femi Falana Finally Speaks On Controversial 25% Of FCT Votes Needed To Win Presidential Election

Femi Falana (SAN), a human rights activist and legal scholar, has declared that the Federal Capital Territory of Abuja is on par with the rest of Nigeria. The Senior Advocate of Nigeria reportedly claimed on Channels TV that despite the FCT being treated as a 37th state, it is on par with the rest of Nigeria's states.

  17 days ago ago
Femi Falana Finally Speaks On Controversial 25% Of FCT Votes Needed To Win Presidential Election

POLITICS

Empower monarchs with more constitutional roles, Ooni urges Tinubu

According to the punch news,In a recent address, the Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has called for the empowerment of traditional rulers in Nigeria through the allocation of enhanced constitutional roles. He made this plea during a meeting with the former governor of Lagos State and prominent political figure, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu.

  3 days ago ago
Empower monarchs with more constitutional roles, Ooni urges Tinubu

POLITICS

Tinubu: 'Without The Constitution, You Simply Do Not Have Democracy In A Country' - Datti Ahmed

The Vice Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Datti Baba Ahmed had said a few weeks ago that the President-elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu should not be sworn in by the Chief Justice of Nigeria because he has not satisfied the provision of the constitution. Datti also warned that it will be unconstitutional to sworn in a President-elect that has not won 25% in the FCT.

  18 days ago ago
Tinubu: 'Without The Constitution, You Simply Do Not Have Democracy In A Country' - Datti Ahmed

POLITICS

There is no constitutional provision to delay the scheduled inauguration of Tinubu—SAN Speaks

Olisa Agbakoba, a Nigerian human rights activist, maritime lawyer, and former President of the Nigerian Bar Association, has revealed on his official Twitter handle that there are no provisions in the sacrosanct constitution of Nigeria to prevent the swearing in of a president on a due date.

  17 days ago ago
There is no constitutional provision to delay the scheduled inauguration of Tinubu—SAN Speaks

RELIGION

Nigerian Constitution Might Hinder Tinubu’s Presidency– Bishop Arogundade

Arogundade said the constitution is the ultimate guideline necessary for the country to smoothly implement it and said the constitution was under negotiation as it revealed many flaws. The biggest challenge facing President-elect Bola Tinubu, who will take office on May 29, has become clear. Catholic bishop and supreme pastor of the Ondo diocese.

  11 days ago ago
Nigerian Constitution Might Hinder Tinubu’s Presidency– Bishop Arogundade

POLITICS

Femi Falana Finally Speaks On Controversial 25% Of FCT Votes Needed To Win Presidential Election

Femi Falana (SAN), a prominent human rights advocate and lawyer, has stated that Nigeria as a whole, including Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory, is equal. The Senior Advocate of Nigeria reportedly stated that even if the FCT has been construed as a 37th state, it is equivalent to all other states in the country, according to sources on Channels TV.

  17 days ago ago
Femi Falana Finally Speaks On Controversial 25% Of FCT Votes Needed To Win Presidential Election

POLITICS

Nigeria’s constitution must be followed to the letter in electing a president -Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed

Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, the vice presidential candidate for the Labour Party (LP), has stated that to elect the president of Nigeria, the constitution must be adhered to strictly. Datti, who spoke on Monday at the conference "Nigeria on Trial: Does Democracy Matter" organized by the Coalition of Nigerians Living in the UK?

  18 days ago ago
Nigeria’s constitution must be followed to the letter in electing a president -Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed