Germany marks 75 years of post-WWII constitution
Germany is marking the 75th anniversary of its post-World War II constitution, the Basic Law. Adopted on May 23rd, 1949, it enshrines human dignity at its core.…
A federation without federal character || Inside Stuff
The "federal character" is a principle, which was enshrined in Nigeria's Constitution since 1979 to ensure that appointments to public service institutions fairly reflect the linguistic, ethnic, religious, and geographic diversity of…
The prosecuting authority violated constitution: Zuma lawyers
Former South African president Jacob Zuma’s lawyers tell a court that the prosecuting authority is guilty of a serious breach of the constitution, and therefore the judges should grant his application to…
Ireland set to hold vote on blasphemy laws
Voters will be asked to decide whether blasphemy laws should be removed from the Irish constitution. Blasphemy is still considered a serious crime that carries heavy penalties – although no one has…
Cubans begin debate on draft constitution
Cubans are about to begin debate on a draft constitution in a series of public forums, which will present their conclusions to lawmakers. The draft builds upon changes to the Cuban economy…
Lawmaker dismisses claim of state not being able to fund police
A bill seeking an amendment to the Nigerian Constitution to accommodate state and community policing was read for the second time at the House of Representatives on Tuesday.…
Ekweremadu calls for constitutional amendment to increase women participation in Nigerian politics
Nigerian Deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, has called for the amendment of section 42 of the 1999 constitution to enable the increment of women in politics.…
Lawmaker insists restructuring proponents must be guided by the constitution
Lawmaker insists restructuring proponents must be guided by the constitution.…
Xi calls for building elite forces during massive military parade
Chinese President Xi Jinping told the military on Sunday to transform itself into an elite force, as he oversaw a parade with flybys of advanced jets and a mass rally of troops…
Nigerian Senator Shehu Sani speaks on amending the Constitution
Nigeria's National assembly has concluded the first leg of the amendment process on the 1999 Constitution.…
Constitution amendment – NASS joint committees hold retreat in Lagos
Constitution amendment - NASS joint committees hold retreat in Lagos.…