11 h. 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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11 h. 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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14 h. ago Etsu Nupe Seeks Role For Traditional Rulers, As Okura, Edu, Others Demand New State

The Etsu Nupe and chairman of Niger State Traditional Rulers Council, Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar, has submitted a memorandum seeking specific roles for traditional rulers in the 1999 amended constitution of Nigeria. This came as the memorandum for the creation of Okura State from the present Kogi State, Edu and Kainji  States from the present Niger, […]

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14 h. 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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45 h. ago 2027: I Won’t Support Northern Presidential Candidate – Ortom Declares

Former Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, has vowed not to support any northern presidential candidate in the 2027 general elections, insisting that power should remain in the South. In an interview with journalists on Friday, Ortom said his stance is based on the principle of fairness and an unwritten agreement of rotational presidency between the […] The post 2027: I Won’t Support Northern Presidential Candidate – Ortom Declares appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Kano govt inaugurates committee to articulate position on constitutional amendments

Tribune Online Kano govt inaugurates committee to articulate position on constitutional amendments Kano State Government has established a 26-member high-powered committee to articulate the state's position on the ongoing... Kano govt inaugurates committee to articulate position on constitutional amendments Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Beyond NASS’ constitution amendment drive and the coalition’s babel of voices

Like a female dog “in heat,” when she’s in the fertile stage of her reproductive cycle, Nigeria can be said read more Beyond NASS’ constitution amendment drive and the coalition’s babel of voices

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7 d. 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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7 d. 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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7 d. ago Constitution amendment: NASS to transmit report to state assemblies before December — Senate leader

Tribune Online Constitution amendment: NASS to transmit report to state assemblies before December — Senate leader "Every session of the National Assembly carries out amendments to..." Constitution amendment: NASS to transmit report to state assemblies before December — Senate leader Tribune Online

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8 d. ago Why previous constitution amendments didn’t resolve governance questions — Senate

Tribune Online Why previous constitution amendments didn’t resolve governance questions — Senate The Senate on Friday, indicted State Houses of Assembly on why previous amendments to the 1999 Constitution failed to... Why previous constitution amendments didn’t resolve governance questions — Senate Tribune Online

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9 d. 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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9 d. ago Previous Constitution amendments didn’t resolve governance questions – Senate

…Explains how state assemblies disapproved key proposals on state police, traditional institution, others.. …Lagos insists on genuine federalism, devolution of read more Previous Constitution amendments didn’t resolve governance questions – Senate

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9 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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9 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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1 week ago Northern LP stakeholders condemn Sowore’s attacks on Bauchi gov

Tribune Online Northern LP stakeholders condemn Sowore’s attacks on Bauchi gov "Let it be known that, his latest campaign of insults is not just an attack on Governor Bala Mohammed alone, but..." Northern LP stakeholders condemn Sowore’s attacks on Bauchi gov Tribune Online

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1 week ago Dantata Laid To Rest In Madinah, Dangote, Others Bid Farewell

A delegation from the federal government joined prominent dignitaries and family members in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday for the burial (Jana’iza) of renowned business icon and elder statesman, Alhaji Aminu Dantata, in the Islamic holy city of Madinah. The Senate has also postponed its scheduled zonal public hearing on constitutional amendments for the North-West region […]

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1 week ago MTN, Womenovate, Others Champion Inclusion Of Nigerian Girls In STEM

In a spirited push to close the gender gap in science and technology, key stakeholders have renewed calls for greater support and inclusion of Nigerian girls and women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) careers. The fourth Women in Tech and Engineering Summit, held in Abuja and hosted by Womenovate in partnership with the […]

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1 week ago Ogundoyin parleys NGF on legislative reforms, constitutional amendments

Tribune Online Ogundoyin parleys NGF on legislative reforms, constitutional amendments The Chairman of the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin has met with the Governor of Kwara State and Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), Abdulrahman Abdulrasaq in Ilorin to strengthen legislative governance and accelerate constitutional reforms across the Country. The meeting focused on building institutional synergy between […] Ogundoyin parleys NGF on legislative reforms, constitutional amendments Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Northern Governors mourn Dantata, describe his death as monumental national loss

From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe The Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF) has expressed sorrow over the death of iconic Nigerian business mogul and philanthropist, Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata, describing his passing at the age of 94 as a monumental national loss and the end of a historic era. In a statement issued by Ismaila Uba Misilli, […] The post Northern Governors mourn Dantata, describe his death as monumental national loss appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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