The Senate has ruled out the possibility of a brand new Constitution for Nigeria.
Chairman Senate Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, gave the hint at the National Public Hearing on the review of the constitution in Abuja.
Nigerians and groups, including Afenifere, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Afe Babalola SAN and former Minister of Education, Mrs. Oby Ezekwesili have called on the National Assembly to establish a process that would lead to the making of a new Constitution in the country.
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) had also called for a new Constitution.
But Omo-Agege said while the agitations are germane, the 1999 Constitution (as amended) does not include a clause on how to produce fresh constitution.
Covid 19 coronavirus: Govt makes urgent law change after High Court ruling on legality of vaccine rollout
18 May, 2021 04:25 AM
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Covid-19 coronavirus: Jacinda Ardern reveals vaccine timeline as experts approve Pfizer jab. Video / NZ Herald
By: Katie Harris, and Jake McKee
multimedia journalist at the Herald in Wellington@katieharrisnz
The Health Minister is making an urgent law change after a High Court judgment ruled it was reasonably arguable the Government s provisional approval of the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine is problematic .
The case - Nga Kaitiaki Tuku Ihu Medical Action Society Incorporated v The Minister of Health - was in the High Court at Wellington last week.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern responds over Māori self-determination report He Puapua
3 May, 2021 05:37 AM
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Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern accused the Opposition leader of politicking over a report on Māori self-determination that has not yet gone to Cabinet. Photo / File
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern accused the Opposition leader of politicking over a report on Māori self-determination that has not yet gone to Cabinet. Photo / File
Social issues reporter, NZ Heraldmichael.neilson@nzherald.co.nz
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has ruled out the idea of a Māori parliament but sidestepped other questions about a report on Māori self-determination, instead accusing the Opposition leader of politicking.
Sky Super Rugby Aotearoa: Joe Moody set to undergo surgery; ruled out four to five months
25 Apr, 2021 06:00 PM
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The Crusaders have soared to a resounding 29-6 victory over the Blues. SOURCE / Sky Sport
Christopher Reive is a sports reporter for NZME@chrisreive
Joe Moody is set for a lengthy stint on the sidelines, with the All Blacks and Crusaders prop set to undergo surgery.
Moody was taken from the field with plantar fasciitis in his left foot 26 minutes into the Crusaders win over the Hurricanes on April 11, in what was Moody s 100th game of Super Rugby.
While the extent of the injury was unclear following the game, Crusaders coach Scott Robertson has now confirmed Moody will be out for four to five months.