7 h. ago Constitution review: We’re building strong, virile country — Reps

Tribune Online Constitution review: We’re building strong, virile country — Reps He stressed the need for the National Assembly to leverage on the current Constitution review to correct what he called an imbalance.... Constitution review: We’re building strong, virile country — Reps Tribune Online

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10 h. ago Ethiope state creation: Dafinone calls for justice, growth, and inclusion at constitutional review hearing

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   Senator Ede Dafinone, who represents Delta Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly, has made a compelling appeal for the creation of Ethiope State from Delta State at a public hearing of the House of Representatives Committee on Constitutional Review. Addressing lawmakers and stakeholders in Yenagoa, Dafinone emphasised that the […] The post Ethiope state creation: Dafinone calls for justice, growth, and inclusion at constitutional review hearing appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Constitution review: Barau, Opeyemi, Oshiomhole, Gbenga Daniel, others back creation of Anioma State

Tribune Online Constitution review: Barau, Opeyemi, Oshiomhole, Gbenga Daniel, others back creation of Anioma State The initiative is formally presented as Senate Bill 481, which is currently undergoing deliberation as part of the broader constitutional amendment process. Constitution review: Barau, Opeyemi, Oshiomhole, Gbenga Daniel, others back creation of Anioma State Tribune Online

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11 h. ago Constitutional review: UNICAL dentistry students protest at South

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar Dentistry Students of University of Calabar (UNICAL) on Saturday staged a peaceful protest at the South-South Zonal Constitutional Review hearing in Calabar demanding resolution to their prolonged uncertainty over professional induction. The students, dressed in their white laboratory coats, carried placards with urgent pleas, including “Induct Our Doctors,” “Save Dentistry in […] The post Constitutional review: UNICAL dentistry students protest at South-South public hearing appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Constitution review: Obolo State proposal meets resistance from Ibibio community

From Aniekan Aniekan The proposal to create Obolo State from the present Akwa Ibom State has faced strong opposition from stakeholders, including the Ibibio community in Cross River State. Presenting a memorandum at the South-South Centre B Zonal Public Hearing on the amendment of the 1999 Constitution in Calabar, Cross River State, the President General […] The post Constitution review: Obolo State proposal meets resistance from Ibibio community appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Constitution review: Uzodimma, Otti differ on state creation

They canvassed for Rotational Presidency between the Six Geo- political, state police, Kalu urges stakeholders to feel free to speak their minds in public hearing From George Onyejiuwa, Owerri The governors of Imo and Abia States Hope Uzodimma and Dr Alex Otti, have expressed differing views on the creation of new states in the country […] The post Constitution review: Uzodimma, Otti differ on state creation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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31 h. ago Constitution review: Reps reiterate commitment to fairness, transparency

Tribune Online Constitution review: Reps reiterate commitment to fairness, transparency "As we embark on this critical process of reviewing our constitution, we must be..." Constitution review: Reps reiterate commitment to fairness, transparency Tribune Online

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32 h. ago Constitution review: Gov Uzodinma calls for rotational presidency

Tribune Online Constitution review: Gov Uzodinma calls for rotational presidency "As we all know, there are differing views across Nigeria about what our Constitution should reflect in order to fortify our young democracy Constitution review: Gov Uzodinma calls for rotational presidency Tribune Online

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54 h. ago Your Periodic Attempts To Review 1999 Constitution, A Waste Of Resources, Gov Diri Tells Lawmakers

Bayelsa State governor, Senator Douye Diri, has openly criticised Nigeria’s repeated attempts to amend the 1999 Constitution, describing the ongoing review process as a “waste of public resources, human effort, and time.” Speaking during a public engagement on Friday, Diri expressed frustration over what he termed an “annual ritual” of constitutional review by successive National […]

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59 h. ago Constitution Review: Aiyedatiwa Seeks True Federalism, Resource Control, others

Ondo State Governor, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, said that any meaningful constitutional amendment must reflect the values, aspirations, and socio-economic realities of the people, particularly through the adoption of true federalism and a restructured revenue-sharing formula. Governor Aiyedatiwa made this assertion during the South-West Centre B Public Hearing of the House of Representatives Committee on the […]

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60 h. ago Constitution review: NSCDC seeks full backing, opposes merger

Tribune Online Constitution review: NSCDC seeks full backing, opposes merger "Sometimes, NSCDC personnel and their commanders were ordered to produce the Act that empowers them to carry out security and safety assignments. Constitution review: NSCDC seeks full backing, opposes merger Tribune Online

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61 h. ago Constitution review: Aiyedatiwa, Adeleke, Oyebanji demand state police, fiscal federalism

Tribune Online Constitution review: Aiyedatiwa, Adeleke, Oyebanji demand state police, fiscal federalism "This would be in tandem with true fiscal federalism, where states have full control over their resources and revenues... Constitution review: Aiyedatiwa, Adeleke, Oyebanji demand state police, fiscal federalism Tribune Online

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61 h. ago Ondo backs true fedralism as governors, others present position papers on constitution review

Governors of Ondo, Ekiti, and Osun States, alongside traditional rulers, women groups, and professional associations, have presented a united front read more Ondo backs true fedralism as governors, others present position papers on constitution review

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2 d. ago Constitutional review must engage rural Nigeria to avoid elite capture and failure

The Nigerian constitutional review process continues to unfold with procedural precision; still, one cannot help but feel a sense of read more Constitutional review must engage rural Nigeria to avoid elite capture and failure

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3 d. ago Constitution review: North shifting from status quo, to alignment for true federalism

The key takeaway from the North West Zonal Public Hearing of the Constitutional Review held over the weekend, in Kaduna, read more Constitution review: North shifting from status quo, to alignment for true federalism

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7 d. ago Kano Pushes For New State, 26 More LGAs In Constitution Review Proposal

Kano State has formally requested the creation of a new state and 26 additional local government areas (LGAs) within its boundaries during the North West zonal public hearing on constitutional review held in Kaduna on Saturday. Deputy Governor Aminu Gwarzo, who led the delegation on Saturday, said the request was necessary to meet the needs […] The post Kano Pushes For New State, 26 More LGAs In Constitution Review Proposal appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Constitutional amendment: Northern governors, stakeholders push for equity, state creation, devolution of powers

Tribune Online Constitutional amendment: Northern governors, stakeholders push for equity, state creation, devolution of powers As the House of Representatives intensifies its zonal public hearings on the review of the 1999 Constitution, stakeholders from the North-West, North-Central, and North-East regions of the country, including governors, traditional rulers, and civil society organizations (CSOs), have voiced strong support for a people-oriented constitutional amendment that reflects justice, fairness, and the diverse aspirations of […] Constitutional amendment: Northern governors, stakeholders push for equity, state creation, devolution of powers Tribune Online

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7 d. ago Constitutional amendment, state creation and the National Question

Tribune Online Constitutional amendment, state creation and the National Question State houses of Assembly are expected to receive reports of the ongoing process by the Senate and the House of Representatives Joint Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) by December this year. KUNLE ODEREMI writes on pertinent issues that have played out so far and the clamour for  a popular constitutional […] Constitutional amendment, state creation and the National Question Tribune Online

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8 d. ago Constitution Review: It’s Time For State Police, Fiscal Federalism, Says Kaduna Gov

Kaduna state Governor Uba Sani, has called for bold and transformative amendments to Nigeria’s 1999 Constitution, highlighting the need for state police, fiscal  federalism and  gender inclusion. The governor made the proposal during the North-West zonal public hearing on the constitutional review held in Kaduna yesterday. Governor Sani who was represented by his deputy, Dr […]

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8 d. ago Constitution review: Gov Sani calls for state police, fiscal federalism, gender equity

Tribune Online Constitution review: Gov Sani calls for state police, fiscal federalism, gender equity “As a Senator in the 9th National Assembly, I personally sponsored several constitutional and legislative bills aimed at establishing the State Police Force... Constitution review: Gov Sani calls for state police, fiscal federalism, gender equity Tribune Online

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