Nigerian broadcast stations and anchors, including Arise TV, Trust TV, among others, were on Wednesday honoured at the maiden edition of the Nigeria Broadcasting Awards.
Chuks Okocha in Abuja
The process of amendments to the 1999 constitution would not entertain any restrictions on areas to be touched, sources in the National Assembly Committee have hinted.
This is because overall, 268 memoranda have so far been received by the National Assembly Committee headed by the Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo Agege, including memoranda for restructuring of the nation along the geopolitical zones.
The 2014 conference report organised by the President Goodluck Jonathan administration is also part of the 268 memoranda in the 9th National Assembly constitution review.
Other items listed in the agenda include state creation, review of the revenue distribution, state police and devolution of power from the centre.
Nigeria: Another 1978 Rotimi Williams-styled Panel in 2021?
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By Akin Fapohunda, PhD
The Constitution Drafting Committee and Coordinating Committee of the People’s Constitutional Dialogue initiated by Leaders of Conscience under the auspices of the National Consultative Front, (NCFront) to save and rescue Nigeria from the precipice and brink of nationwide insecurity and ethnic/civil anarchy held an online event at 2.00 PM on Tuesday 23th February, 2021.
The NCFront assembled a galaxy of stars in the mould of the Rotimi Williams’ Panel of 1978. In a subtle attempt to generate spark, some of the biggest names in the firmament of Nigerian polity were paraded.
By Akin Fapohunda
The Constitution Drafting Committee and Coordinating Committee of the People’s Constitutional Dialogue initiated by Leaders of Conscience under the auspices of the National Consultative Front, (NCFront) to save and rescue Nigeria from the precipice and brink of nationwide insecurity and ethnic/civil anarchy held an online event at 2.00 PM today Tuesday 23th February, 2021.
The NCFront assembled a galaxy of stars in the mould of the Rotimi Williams’ Panel of 1978. In a subtle attempt to generate spark, some of the biggest names in the firmament of Nigerian polity were paraded.
Dr Olisa Agbakoba, SAN, Dr Hakeem Baba Ahmed, Father George Ehusani, Alhaji Buba Galadima, Dr Mrs Tokunbo Awolowo Dosunmu, Hadjia Najatu Mohammed, Chief Mike Ozekhome, SAN, Amb Mrs Nkoyo Toyo, Sen. Chris Anyanwu, Dr Usman Bugaje, Sen. Mike Ajegbo, Femi Falana(SAN), Rev. Chris Nubia, Dr Bilikisu Magoro, Prof Ademola Abbas, Comrade Joe Ajaero, Sidi Ali Nasser,