44 m. 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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8 h. 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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45 h. ago Abbas seeks special African parliamentary forum to tackle resource conflicts

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has called for a special African parliamentary forum to address resource conflicts on the African continent. Abbas explained that the parliamentary special forum would monitor regions with resource conflicts and collaborate with regional legislative bodies to collate data, recommend safeguards, and support […] The post Abbas seeks special African parliamentary forum to tackle resource conflicts appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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46 h. ago Plans underway to reposition Nigeria’s solid mineral sector— Speaker Abbas

Tribune Online Plans underway to reposition Nigeria’s solid mineral sector— Speaker Abbas Poor management of natural resources, open borders, extreme ideologies, and alienation of young people are causing conflicts that threaten lives and institutions Plans underway to reposition Nigeria’s solid mineral sector— Speaker Abbas Tribune Online

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48 h. 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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3 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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4 d. ago Tinubu praises Wike’s embodiment of Renewed Hope Agenda transforming neglected FCT communities

Commissions newly constructed access roads in Giri district Byline: Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja At the commissioning of newly constructed access roads in the Giri District of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), President Bola Tinubu, represented by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, lavished high praise on the Minister, Nyesom Wike, describing him as […] The post Tinubu praises Wike’s embodiment of Renewed Hope Agenda transforming neglected FCT communities appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Speaker Tajudeen to empower vocational training graduates with N100m start

Tribune Online Speaker Tajudeen to empower vocational training graduates with N100m start-up fund Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen on Sunday promised to provide N100 million start-up capital for... Speaker Tajudeen to empower vocational training graduates with N100m start-up fund Tribune Online

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5 d. ago Tinubu, Abbas Bag Teachers’ Awards For Educational Transformation

President Bola Tinubu and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen were on Friday recognised for their outstanding contributions to the development of education in Nigeria, particularly in Zaria local government area of Kaduna State. The honours, conferred through awards of excellence to both them, came from the Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT), […]

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8 d. ago Tinubu Declines Assent To NDLEA Amendment Bill Over Move To Retain Proceeds Of Crime

President Bola Tinubu has declined his assent to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Amendment Bill, 2025. The proposed legislation seeks to empower the NDLEA to directly retain part of the funds and assets seized during anti-narcotics operations. But, in a communication read at the plenary of the House of Representatives by Speaker Abbas […]

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9 d. ago Nigeria Customs to recruit 3,927 cadets under 2025 N1.13trn budget plan

Tribune Online Nigeria Customs to recruit 3,927 cadets under 2025 N1.13trn budget plan The bill which was considered and approved at the Committee on Supply chaired by Speaker Abbas Tajudeen indicated that the N1,070,488,214,675.04 projected revenue Nigeria Customs to recruit 3,927 cadets under 2025 N1.13trn budget plan Tribune Online

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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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1 week ago CONSTITUTION AMENDMENT: Senate Considers 31 Proposals For State Creation

LEADERSHIP can report that the Senate Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution is considering 31 new proposals for state creation. Of these requests, six are from the North East, six from the North West, and three from the South East. It was gathered that the Senate is also making a final push to […]

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1 week ago Constitution Review: Senate Launches Nationwide Hearings On Proposed Amendments

The Senate Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution has announced plans to hold a two-day public hearing across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones on July 4 and 5, 2025. The hearing aims to gather public input on a wide range of proposed constitutional amendments. According to Ismail Mudashir, Special Adviser to the Deputy President […] The post Constitution Review: Senate Launches Nationwide Hearings On Proposed Amendments appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Constitution Review: Senate Holds Public Hearing In 6 Geopolitical Zones

The Senate Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution is set to organise a comprehensive two-day zonal public hearings across the country’s six geopolitical zones to gather Nigerians’ inputs on the proposed 1999 constitution amendments. The committee, chaired by the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, said the public hearings—scheduled to […]

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1 week ago Speaker Abbas mourns victims of Borno suicide bombing, Kano explosion

Tribune Online Speaker Abbas mourns victims of Borno suicide bombing, Kano explosion The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, on Sunday expressed grief over the loss of lives in the suicide bombing in Konduga, Borno State, and.... Speaker Abbas mourns victims of Borno suicide bombing, Kano explosion Tribune Online

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1 week ago Constitution review: Senate to hold public hearing in six geopolitical zones

Tribune Online Constitution review: Senate to hold public hearing in six geopolitical zones In a fresh move toward gender equity, the committee will also consider a bill to provide additional seats for women in the National and State Houses of Assembly. Constitution review: Senate to hold public hearing in six geopolitical zones Tribune Online

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1 week ago Constitution Review: Senate to hold public hearing in 6 Geopolitical Zones July

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The Senate Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution will hold a 2-day Zonal Public Hearing in the six geo-political zones of the country on July 4 and 5 to gather citizens’ input on the proposed constitutional amendments. The Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin, who chairs the committee, said the […] The post Constitution Review: Senate to hold public hearing in 6 Geopolitical Zones July appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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