2 h. ago Constitution Amendment Will Fix Nigeria’s Challenges –Sen Barau

Deputy Senate president and chairman, Senate Committee on the ongoing consultations ahead of the review of the 1999 Constitution, Senator Jibrin Barau, has assured Nigerians, especially ethnic minorities, that far-reaching resolutions that would address the prevailing socio- political and economic challenges would be incorporated into the document at the conclusion of the exercise. At the […]

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3 h. ago New Constitution: Take Your Requests To State Assemblies, NASS Tells Nigerians

The National Assembly yesterday disclosed that it would transmit the report of the ongoing constitution review to 36 state assemblies before December 2025 consistent with its design and timetable. The parliament, however, challenged all stakeholders with special requests to engage and lobby their state assemblies, noting that the National Assembly “cannot successfully review the Constitution […]

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11 h. ago NASS To Transmit Constitution Review Report To State Assemblies Before December

The National Assembly, on Saturday, disclosed that it would transmit the report of the ongoing constitution review exercise to the 36 State Houses of Assembly for voting before December 2025, in line with its schedule and timetable. However, the parliament urged all stakeholders with special interests to actively engage and lobby their respective State Assemblies, […]

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12 h. ago N’Assembly to transmit constitution review report to State Assemblies by December

The National Assembly has pledged to transmit the report of the ongoing constitution review exercise to all 36 state Houses read more N’Assembly to transmit constitution review report to State Assemblies by December

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12 h. ago National Assembly to transmit constitution review report to state assemblies by December

By Lukman Olabiyi The National Assembly has disclosed that it will transmit the report of the ongoing review of the 1999 Constitution to all 36 state Houses of Assembly before December 2025, in line with the official timetable of the constitutional amendment process. The Senate Leader and Zonal Chairman of the Senate Committee on the […] The post National Assembly to transmit constitution review report to state assemblies by December appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Constitution amendment: NASS to transmit report to state assemblies before December — Senate leader

Tribune Online Constitution amendment: NASS to transmit report to state assemblies before December — Senate leader "Every session of the National Assembly carries out amendments to..." Constitution amendment: NASS to transmit report to state assemblies before December — Senate leader Tribune Online

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35 h. ago Why previous constitution amendments didn’t resolve governance questions — Senate

Tribune Online Why previous constitution amendments didn’t resolve governance questions — Senate The Senate on Friday, indicted State Houses of Assembly on why previous amendments to the 1999 Constitution failed to... Why previous constitution amendments didn’t resolve governance questions — Senate Tribune Online

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39 h. ago Constitution review: Northeast team pledges to uphold citizens’ voice 

 Calls for state creation top lists From Timothy Olanrewaju, Maiduguri The Northeast team of the Senate Committee on Constitution Review has promised to uphold the inputs of the citizens in the constitution amendment and not impose its views in the outcome of the exercise. Leader of the team and Senate Chief Whip, Sen Mohammad Tahir […] The post Constitution review: Northeast team pledges to uphold citizens’ voice  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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41 h. ago Previous Constitution amendments didn’t resolve governance questions – Senate

…Explains how state assemblies disapproved key proposals on state police, traditional institution, others.. …Lagos insists on genuine federalism, devolution of read more Previous Constitution amendments didn’t resolve governance questions – Senate

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45 h. ago Constitution Amendment: Mbah Pushes For State Creation, Rotational President

Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has called for constitutional reforms, including a new South-East state, rotational presidency, and state police to promote equity and enhance national security. Mbah made the call on Thursday while receiving the Senate Constitution Amendment Committee at the Enugu Government House ahead of a weekend public hearing. He stressed that […] The post Constitution Amendment: Mbah Pushes For State Creation, Rotational President appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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52 h. ago Constitution Amendment: Mbah Pushes For State Creation, State Police, Rotational President

Enugu State governor Dr. Peter Mbah has called for the creation of an additional state in the Southeast to make it equal to the other six geopolitical zones. Mbah also advocated for a rotational presidency and state police to give every part of the country a sense of belonging and better secure the nation. He […]

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4 d. ago Dantata Laid To Rest In Madinah, Dangote, Others Bid Farewell

A delegation from the federal government joined prominent dignitaries and family members in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday for the burial (Jana’iza) of renowned business icon and elder statesman, Alhaji Aminu Dantata, in the Islamic holy city of Madinah. The Senate has also postponed its scheduled zonal public hearing on constitutional amendments for the North-West region […]

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4 d. ago Ogundoyin parleys NGF on legislative reforms, constitutional amendments

Tribune Online Ogundoyin parleys NGF on legislative reforms, constitutional amendments The Chairman of the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin has met with the Governor of Kwara State and Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), Abdulrahman Abdulrasaq in Ilorin to strengthen legislative governance and accelerate constitutional reforms across the Country. The meeting focused on building institutional synergy between […] Ogundoyin parleys NGF on legislative reforms, constitutional amendments Tribune Online

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8 d. ago Dalori Takes Over As Acting APC Chairman After Ganduje’s Resignation

The Deputy National Chairman (North) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Alhaji Bukar Dalori, has been named the party’s acting National Chairman following the unexpected resignation of Dr Abdullahi Ganduje on Friday. Dalori’s emergency is in line with the APC constitution (as amended), Section 14(2)(iii) which empowers the Deputy National Chairman to take charge in […] The post Dalori Takes Over As Acting APC Chairman After Ganduje’s Resignation appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Senate Extends 2024 Budget Implementation To December 2025 After Failing To Meet June 2025 Date

The Nigerian Senate has extended the capital component implementation of the 2024 national budget to December 31, 2025. This marks the second time the 2024 budget has been extended, following an earlier shift to June 30, 2025. The resolution was passed during Tuesday’s plenary after an amendment to the Appropriation Act was considered and approved. […] The post Senate Extends 2024 Budget Implementation To December 2025 After Failing To Meet June 2025 Date appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Plateau Killings: Kaduna Gov Tasks Colleagues On Free Movement Of Citizens

Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani has advised his colleagues in other states to ensure freedom of movement of all citizens of Nigeria as enshrined in the 1999 Constitution as amended. Governor Sani highlighted the protection of lives and property of citizens as one of the most important responsibilities of any government “irrespective of who […]

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1 week ago Tinubu Declines Assent To NASS Library Trust Fund Amendment Bill

President Bola Tinubu has withheld assent to the National Assembly Library Trust Fund (Establishment) Amendment Bill, 2025. Tinubu justified his declined assent on various constitutional and policy concerns that if left unaddressed, could undermine existing government frameworks and set what he described as an “unsustainable precedent.” In a communication read at the resumed plenary of […]

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1 week ago Constitution amendment will correct structural imbalances, deepen democracy – Senate leader Bamidele

• Says zonal hearings’ll be inclusive From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele has assured Nigerians that the forthcoming zonal public hearings on the proposed amendments to the 1999 Constitution would be inclusive and participatory. Bamidele, who represents Ekiti Central Senatorial District, gave the assurance in a midterm statement, yesterday. “The Constitution Review Committee […] The post Constitution amendment will correct structural imbalances, deepen democracy – Senate leader Bamidele appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Constitution amendment: Zonal hearings will be inclusive, Senate leader assures

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele has assured Nigerians that the forthcoming zonal public hearings on the proposed amendments to the 1999 Constitution will be inclusive and participatory. Bamidele, who represents Ekiti Central Senatorial District, gave the assurance in a midterm statement released to journalists yesterday. “The Constitution Review Committee will soon commence […] The post Constitution amendment: Zonal hearings will be inclusive, Senate leader assures appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Senate sets regional Public Hearings on Constitution Review for July across six zones

The Senate has announced a comprehensive two-day Zonal Public Hearing on the proposed amendments to the 1999 Constitution. read more Senate sets regional Public Hearings on Constitution Review for July across six zones

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