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On the face of it, the repeal bill addresses many of the concerns of its critics. But once you dig in a little further, the full scale of the executive power grab becomes clear. There has never been a piece of legislation like this in modern British history. We have never handed the government so …
One of the guiding principles for the proper running of any democracy is the doctrine of separation of powers. A doctrine which provides that the three branches of government (executive, legislature and judiciary) should be kept separate and each arm be vested with separate powers to prevent an abuse of those powers. In application of …
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Rochester Grammar School in Kent, South England have been criticised for asking pupils to take part in a fictional slave auction as part of a history lesson. The school's Year 8 pupils were given a worksheet and told to pretend they had £100 to bid on the sort of slave they consider their business will …
On Wednesday, July 12, the Supreme Court saved our democracy and the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). It did with its ruling in the matter between Ali Modu Sheriff and Ahmed Makarfi, to determine who among the two is the authentic Chairman of the PDP. The Supreme Court of Nigeria practically threw the party a lifeline. …
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1. Haija Abubakar Mariam (Budget) 2. Hon. Joseph Ughoeke (solid minerals, Oil and gas). 3. Emmanuel Agbale (Science and Technology) 4. Reginald Okun (Environment and Sustainability) 5. Engr.Osahon Abraham (Work & Transport) 6. Prince Yekini Idiaye ( Energy & water resources) 7. Hon. John Inegbedion (Finance) 8. Barr. Usoh ( Employment) 9. Prof. Omorogbe (Justice …
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