50 h. ago ASUU, NAAT, others absent as FG launches loan scheme for tertiary institutions’ staff

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The federal government, on Thursday, launched the Tertiary Institutions Staff Support Fund (TISSF), a scheme designed to offer loan opportunities to staff of government-owned tertiary institutions in Nigeria. Surprisingly, some university-based unions, particularly the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and the National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT), whose members are […] The post ASUU, NAAT, others absent as FG launches loan scheme for tertiary institutions’ staff appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Kwara: Senator Umar advocates support for local security, rolls out free medical care across communities

As Lawmaker Visits Etsu Patigi over recent Attack From Kenneth Udeh, Abuja Senator Sadiq Suleiman Umar, representing Kwara North Senatorial District, has reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening grassroots security and improving community welfare through health interventions. The lawmaker made this known on Thursday during a condolence visit to the Etsu of Patigi, His Royal Highness […] The post Kwara: Senator Umar advocates support for local security, rolls out free medical care across communities appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Constitution review offers opportunity for more inclusive democracy — Senator Umar

Tribune Online Constitution review offers opportunity for more inclusive democracy — Senator Umar “Many Nigerians don’t even know that the constitution review is ongoing. That is a big problem.... Constitution review offers opportunity for more inclusive democracy — Senator Umar Tribune Online

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1 week ago Constitution review: Reps to hold national public hearing in September

Tribune Online Constitution review: Reps to hold national public hearing in September Barring last-minute changes, the House of Representatives is expected to hold the national public hearing in September 2025, during which various stakeholders across the country are expected to make inputs into various proposed thematic areas. Constitution review: Reps to hold national public hearing in September Tribune Online

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1 week ago New report exposes gaps in Nigerian political parties’ internal democracy, transparency

A new report assessing Nigeria’s political parties have exposed flaws in internal democracy, inclusivity, and public accountability, revealing a disconnect read more New report exposes gaps in Nigerian political parties’ internal democracy, transparency

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1 week ago Bauchi South Senator Donates Fertilizer To Farmers, Flags Off Livestock Vaccination

The lawmaker representing Bauchi South Senatorial District, Senator Shehu Buba Umar has flagged off the distribution of 7 trucks of free fertilizer to farmers and the rollout of a vaccination campaign targeting over 85,000 livestock in his constituency. Speaking on Sunday during the flag-off of the fertilizer distribution in Bauchi, Senator Buba said the initiative […]

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3 w. ago Otu canvasses state creation, women inclusion, state police at constitution review hearing

Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has advocated for the creation of new states, greater inclusion of women and read more Otu canvasses state creation, women inclusion, state police at constitution review hearing

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3 w. ago Constitution review: Bayelsa proposes 33 LGAs, state Police, electoral, judicial reforms

Tribune Online Constitution review: Bayelsa proposes 33 LGAs, state Police, electoral, judicial reforms Bayelsa State has made a request for the creation of 25 additional local government areas separate from the existing eight in the state. The state also proposed fiscal federalism, establishment of state police, electoral as well as judicial reforms. The Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Biriyai Dambo, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, presented […] Constitution review: Bayelsa proposes 33 LGAs, state Police, electoral, judicial reforms Tribune Online

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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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4 w. 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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4 w. 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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4 w. 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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4 w. 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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4 w. 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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4 w. 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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