2 h. ago NASS to transmit constitution review report to States in December

…tells stakeholders to lobby States’ Assemblies The National Assembly at the weekend said that it would transmit the report of read more NASS to transmit constitution review report to States in December

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9 h. ago Constitution review: Nwodo, Ezea, others renew push for Adada state

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu Former President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Nnia Nwodo, Senator Okey Ezea and other prominent Igbo leaders have renewed calls for the creation of Adada State from the present Enugu State, insisting that it was the most qualified proposed state in the South East. They made the call during the South […] The post Constitution review: Nwodo, Ezea, others renew push for Adada state appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Constitution review: Ebonyi gov advocates rotational presidency, state police

Tribune Online Constitution review: Ebonyi gov advocates rotational presidency, state police "That the Southeast geopolitical zone has not occupied the position of the president since 1999 is an injustice. What is the essence of... Constitution review: Ebonyi gov advocates rotational presidency, state police Tribune Online

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15 h. ago Constitution review: Nwodo, Ezea, others renew push for Adada state creation

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu Former President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Chief Nnia Nwodo, Senator Okey Ezea, and other prominent Igbo leaders have renewed calls for the creation of Adada State from the present Enugu State, insisting it is the most qualified proposed state in the South East. They made the call during the South […] The post Constitution review: Nwodo, Ezea, others renew push for Adada state creation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago Constitution review: Southern Borno leaders renew call for Savannah State creation

Tribune Online Constitution review: Southern Borno leaders renew call for Savannah State creation Leaders of Southern Borno have renewed their decades-long demand for the creation of Savannah State, submitting a formal memorandum at the North-East zonal public hearing of the Senate Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution in Maiduguri. Ambassador Dauda Danladi, Chairman of the Conference of Southern Borno Development Associations, presented the request during the […] Constitution review: Southern Borno leaders renew call for Savannah State creation Tribune Online

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20 h. ago Ebonyi Gov Advocates Rotational Presidency Among 6 Geopolitical Zones

Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru has called for rotation of the Nigeria’s presidency among the six geopolitical zones in the country for equity and fairness. Governor Nwifuru who described the constitutional review as a necessity, also called for creation of additional states in the South-East region to address the imbalance in the goepolitical structure. Nwifuru […]

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22 h. ago Constitutional review: Current framework unjust to S’East zone – Senator Umeh

Tribune Online Constitutional review: Current framework unjust to S’East zone – Senator Umeh He called for the creation of more states in the Southeast region, pointing out that the number of states and local governments is a critical factor in federal resource distribution, civil service recruitment, and ministerial appointments. Constitutional review: Current framework unjust to S’East zone – Senator Umeh Tribune Online

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28 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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28 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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37 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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37 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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38 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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45 h. ago Constitutional review: Ibibios oppose creation of Obolo state from A’Ibom

We must have Obolo state – Obolos insist  From Isaac Job, Uyo The Ibibios have opposed the demand for the creation of an Obolo state from Akwa Ibom state, saying they will not concede any part of their land currently occupied by the Obolo people. This was the position of the Ifim Ibom Ibibio, the […] The post Constitutional review: Ibibios oppose creation of Obolo state from A’Ibom appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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55 h. ago Public Hearing: Clamour For More States, LGs, Others Top Constitution Review

The clamour for the creation of more states, local governments, state police, and other demands topped the agenda on Friday at the commencement of the public hearing in the South West for the review of the 1999 constitution. Stakeholders in the region, at the well-attended public hearing, called for the creation of more states, local […]

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64 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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2 d. 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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3 d. ago State police, electoral reforms top agenda as Senate opens constitution review in Lagos today

The Nigerian Senate on Friday (today) commenced its zonal public hearing on the review of the 1999 Constitution in Lagos, read more State police, electoral reforms top agenda as Senate opens constitution review in Lagos today

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3 d. 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 Constitution review: Reps receive 46 states, 117 LGAs creation bills

Tribune Online Constitution review: Reps receive 46 states, 117 LGAs creation bills No fewer than 46 States and 117 Local Government Councils creation bills are currently before the Special Ad-hoc Committee on Constitution Review, Nigerian Tribune gathered authoritatively on Wednesday. Constitution review: Reps receive 46 states, 117 LGAs creation bills Tribune Online

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5 d. ago Constitution review: Mobilise support for gender bills, Speaker Abbas tasks FOMWAN

Tribune Online Constitution review: Mobilise support for gender bills, Speaker Abbas tasks FOMWAN The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, on Tuesday, tasked the Federation of Muslim Women’s Associations in Nigeria (FOMWAN) with mobilising support for the gender-based bills in the ongoing review of the 1999 Constitution at the National Assembly. Speaker Abbas, who gave the charge in Abuja while addressing the leadership of FOMWAN […] Constitution review: Mobilise support for gender bills, Speaker Abbas tasks FOMWAN Tribune Online

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