62 m. ago N’Assembly to transmit constitution review report to State Assemblies by December

The National Assembly has pledged to transmit the report of the ongoing constitution review exercise to all 36 state Houses read more N’Assembly to transmit constitution review report to State Assemblies by December

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88 m. 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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8 h. ago Constitutional review: Ibibios oppose creation of Obolo state from A’Ibom

We must have Obolo state – Obolos insist  From Isaac Job, Uyo The Ibibios have opposed the demand for the creation of an Obolo state from Akwa Ibom state, saying they will not concede any part of their land currently occupied by the Obolo people. This was the position of the Ifim Ibom Ibibio, the […] The post Constitutional review: Ibibios oppose creation of Obolo state from A’Ibom appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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18 h. ago Public Hearing: Clamour For More States, LGs, Others Top Constitution Review

The clamour for the creation of more states, local governments, state police, and other demands topped the agenda on Friday at the commencement of the public hearing in the South West for the review of the 1999 constitution. Stakeholders in the region, at the well-attended public hearing, called for the creation of more states, local […]

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27 h. 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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35 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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3 d. 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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4 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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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 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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2 w. ago Reps kick off constitution review zonal public hearings next month — Kalu

Tribune Online Reps kick off constitution review zonal public hearings next month — Kalu Chairman, House of Representatives' Constitution Review Committee on Constitution Review, Hon. Benjamin Kalu on Friday disclosed plans to kickoff the Zonal public hearings across the six geopolitical zones next month.  Reps kick off constitution review zonal public hearings next month — Kalu Tribune Online

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2 w. ago APC Chieftain Urges NASS To Review Constitution To Favour Correctional Centres

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, Hon. Darlington Nwauju, has called on the National Assembly to review relevant sections of the Nigerian Constitution to allow the Nigeria Correctional Services (NCoS) draw funds from the Consolidated Revenue Fund (CRF). Nwauju, who made the call yesterday while speaking with journalists in Port […]

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2 w. ago Tinubu calls for collaborative efforts to surmount security challenges

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja President Bola Tinubu said the current security challenges require collaborative efforts by security agencies and other stakeholders to surmount. He spoke at the Legislative Dialogue organised by the House of Representatives Committee on Constitution Review, in collaboration with the office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), yesterday, in Abuja. Tinubu, who […] The post Tinubu calls for collaborative efforts to surmount security challenges appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Constitution review: Kalu seeks stakeholders’ input on security reforms

Tribune Online Constitution review: Kalu seeks stakeholders’ input on security reforms Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu on Monday emphasised the importance of stakeholders insights in shaping effective security policies in Nigeria. Constitution review: Kalu seeks stakeholders’ input on security reforms Tribune Online

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