8 h. ago Reps say 31 states’ creation requests fail constitutional requirements

Benjamin Kalu, Deputy Speaker of the Federal House of Representatives, has said that all 31 requests submitted for States creation read more Reps say 31 states’ creation requests fail constitutional requirements

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25 h. ago House of Reps. Committee Rejects 31 State Creation Requests, Says They All Fell Short Of Constitutional Requirements

The House of Representatives Committee on Constitutional Amendment has rejected all 31 proposals for state creation, citing non-compliance with constitutional requirements. The proposals, submitted on February 6, 2025, the committee said, failed to meet the criteria outlined in Section 8 of the 1999 Constitution. Benjamin Kalu, Deputy Speaker of the House and Chairman of the […] The post House of Reps. Committee Rejects 31 State Creation Requests, Says They All Fell Short Of Constitutional Requirements appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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30 h. ago Reps receive over 250 constitution amendment proposals — Kalu

Tribune Online Reps receive over 250 constitution amendment proposals — Kalu Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, on Thursday confirmed the receipt of over 250 proposed bills seeking to amend the 1999 Constitution. Hon. Kalu made this confirmation during the second retreat of the Special Ad-hoc Committee on Constitution Review, held from Thursday, February 20, to Saturday, February 22, 2025, in Ikot […] Reps receive over 250 constitution amendment proposals — Kalu Tribune Online

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33 h. ago No state creation request meets constitutional requirements – Deputy Speaker Kalu

The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has revealed that none of the 31 requests for state creation met the constitutional requirements. Kalu, who chairs the House Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution, made this known on Friday at a two-day retreat in Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State. “Although we Read More

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3 d. ago Kalu Advocates Fairness In AU Opportunities For Members’ Countries

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, has called for fairness, equity, and equal allocation of slots and opportunities in the African Union Commission (AUC) among member countries. Speaking at a Joint Orientation Workshop for the Committee on Audit and Public Accounts (CAPA), Committee on Rules, Privileges and Discipline, and Committee on […]

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4 d. ago Mathematician advocates for change of 1999 constitution, cites fundamental flaws

Peter Lassa has called for a drastic overhaul of Nigeria's 1999 Constitution, citing its inherent flaws and inability to meet the aspirations read more Mathematician advocates for change of 1999 constitution, cites fundamental flaws

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