54 h. ago Bauchi Reps caucus presents new LG law to Deputy Speaker, Kalu

Twelve Members of the House of Representatives from Bauchi State, led by Mansur Manu Soro, on Thursday formally presented the law passed by the State Assembly creating 29 additional Local Government Areas (LGAs) in the state to the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives and Chairman, House Committee on Constitution Review, Right Honourable Benjamin Okezie Kalu.

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59 h. ago Bauchi Assembly Writes Senate, Seeks Creation Of 29 New Councils

The Bauchi State House of Assembly (BAHA) has passed a bill into law for the creation of an additional 29 local government areas in the state to deepen grassroots inclusion and development. This is contained in a letter addressed to the chairman, Senate Committee on Constitution Review, Sen. Barau Jibrin, dated 29th October 2025 and […]

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60 h. ago Tinubu Names Gov AbdulRazaq Chairman Of Committee On Grassroots Initiative

President Bola Tinubu has approved the constitution of the National Steering Committee for the Renewed Hope Ward Development Programme (RHWDP), a flagship initiative aimed at accelerating economic activity, improving livelihoods, and deepening social protection across Nigeria’s 8,809 wards. In a statement on Thursday, the President named the Governor of Kwara State and Chairman of the […]

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3 d. ago National Assembly Approves Tinubu’s $2.35bn External Loan Request

The approval was given request after considering the report of both committees on aids, loans and debt management. The post National Assembly Approves Tinubu’s $2.35bn External Loan Request appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 d. ago Presidential Pardon: FG Committed To Promoting Justice, Upholding Human Dignity – Fagbemi

The list sparked public outrage after it was made public following the Council of State’s approval on October 9. The post Presidential Pardon: FG Committed To Promoting Justice, Upholding Human Dignity – Fagbemi appeared first on Channels Television.

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5 d. ago PDP national convention committee approves Lekan Salami Stadium as venue

"Honestly, our preliminary assessment of the state of facilities in Oyo State has been highly satisfactory,"

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6 d. ago Additional 1 More State, Nnamdi Kanu’s Release Will End South

The Senator representing Delta North, Ned Nwoko, has said that the lingering unrest in the South-East region can only end if the Federal Government creates one more state and release the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. Speaking on Channels Television’s ‘Sunday Politics’ on Sunday night, Nwoko argued that […]

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6 d. ago Creation Of One More State, Nnamdi Kanu’s Release Will Bring Peace To South

The lawmaker said peace has continued to elude the South-East geopolitical zone due to the perceived marginalisation of the region by successive governments. The post Creation Of One More State, Nnamdi Kanu’s Release Will Bring Peace To South-East – Ned Nwoko appeared first on Channels Television.

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7 d. ago National Assembly Committee Considers Additional State For South

The consideration is to address the long-standing agitation over the region’s perceived marginalisation in the nation’s political structure. The post National Assembly Committee Considers Additional State For South-East appeared first on Channels Television.

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7 d. ago National Assembly Committee Approves 1 New State In All Geopolitical Zones

The Joint Committee of the Senate and House of Representatives on Constitution Review has approved the creation of six additional states. This was one of the key resolutions reached at the end of the two-day retreat, co-chaired by the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, and the Deputy Speaker of the House […]

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7 d. ago National Assembly Committee Approves 1 New State For Each Geo

The Joint Committee of the Senate and House of Representatives on Constitution Review has approved the creation of six additional states. This was one of the key resolutions reached at the end of the two-day retreat, co-chaired by the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, and the Deputy Speaker of the House […]

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7 d. ago Constitution Review: Will Lawmakers Meet the December Deadline?

The clock is ticking for Nigeria’s 10th National Assembly as it races against time to deliver the first set of read more Constitution Review: Will Lawmakers Meet the December Deadline?

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7 d. ago CONSTITUTION REVIEW: NASS panel adopts creation of additional state in South

Members of the Senate and House of Representatives’ joint Committee on Constitution Review on Saturday unanimously resolved to adopt three key legislative frameworks on creation of an additional state for the South-East in the ongoing constitution review process, Sunday Tribune authoritatively gathered. The lawmakers in unison also agreed to adopt the legislative framework for Independent […]

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7 d. ago Constitution Review: NASS Joint Committee Approves Additional State For South

The Joint Committee of the Senate and House of Representatives on Constitution Review has approved the creation of an additional state in the South-East geopolitical zone, increasing the region’s total to six. The decision was reached at a two-day retreat in Lagos, where the committee reviewed 55 proposals for state creation across the country. Currently, […]

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7 d. ago Constitution review: NASS joint committee approves additional state for South East zone

The motion received the unanimous support of committee members and was adopted.

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1 week ago Govt Disburses N32.9bn To States, Primary Healthcare Centres

Coordinating minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, has said the federal government has disbursed N32.9 billion to all states and primary healthcare centres, in the third round this year, under the Basic Healthcare Provision Fund (BHCPF). The funds, approved by the Ministerial Oversight Committee (MOC) and guided by the newly launched […]

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3 w. ago Constitution review: We must restore confidence in public institutions –Akpabio

Nigeria needs constitution that strengthens democracy – Kalu From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has stressed the need to restore citizens’ confidence in public institutions. He stated this, yesterday, at a consultative session organised by the House of Representatives Committee on Constitution Review for political parties. Also, Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu, said the […] The post Constitution review: We must restore confidence in public institutions –Akpabio appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Constitution review, 2026 budget, N210trn NNPC probe top agenda as Senate reconvenes Tuesday

Tribune Online Constitution review, 2026 budget, N210trn NNPC probe top agenda as Senate reconvenes Tuesday This implies that the National Assembly will have to devote the weeks up to December to vote on the recommendations of its committees on co... Constitution review, 2026 budget, N210trn NNPC probe top agenda as Senate reconvenes Tuesday Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Constitution Review: IPAC, Muslim alumni support reform of INEC, SIECs

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja The Inter Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has called for the removal of the power to appoint the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission ( INEC) from the Executive arm of government in the ongoing constitution review exercise. IPAC, also called for the scrapping of the State Independent Electoral Commissions( SIECs) […] The post Constitution Review: IPAC, Muslim alumni support reform of INEC, SIECs appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Constitution review: Reps to meet political party leaders, Monday

Tribune Online Constitution review: Reps to meet political party leaders, Monday The House of Representatives, through its Committee on Constitution Review, is set to hold a high-level consultation with the leadership of all registered political parties in Nigeria. Constitution review: Reps to meet political party leaders, Monday Tribune Online

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