21 h. 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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26 h. 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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28 h. 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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28 h. 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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29 h. ago Ondo backs true fedralism as governors, others present position papers on constitution review

Governors of Ondo, Ekiti, and Osun States, alongside traditional rulers, women groups, and professional associations, have presented a united front read more Ondo backs true fedralism as governors, others present position papers on constitution review

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39 h. ago Constitutional review must engage rural Nigeria to avoid elite capture and failure

The Nigerian constitutional review process continues to unfold with procedural precision; still, one cannot help but feel a sense of read more Constitutional review must engage rural Nigeria to avoid elite capture and failure

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56 h. ago Constitution review: North shifting from status quo, to alignment for true federalism

The key takeaway from the North West Zonal Public Hearing of the Constitutional Review held over the weekend, in Kaduna, read more Constitution review: North shifting from status quo, to alignment for true federalism

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6 d. ago Kano Pushes For New State, 26 More LGAs In Constitution Review Proposal

Kano State has formally requested the creation of a new state and 26 additional local government areas (LGAs) within its boundaries during the North West zonal public hearing on constitutional review held in Kaduna on Saturday. Deputy Governor Aminu Gwarzo, who led the delegation on Saturday, said the request was necessary to meet the needs […] The post Kano Pushes For New State, 26 More LGAs In Constitution Review Proposal appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. 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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6 d. 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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6 d. 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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7 d. ago Constitution review: Gov Sani calls for state police, fiscal federalism, gender equity

Tribune Online Constitution review: Gov Sani calls for state police, fiscal federalism, gender equity “As a Senator in the 9th National Assembly, I personally sponsored several constitutional and legislative bills aimed at establishing the State Police Force... Constitution review: Gov Sani calls for state police, fiscal federalism, gender equity Tribune Online

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8 d. ago Constitution review: Reps warn of economic loss over women’s low representation

Tribune Online Constitution review: Reps warn of economic loss over women’s low representation "Nigeria could gain an increase of 9% in GDP growth by..." Constitution review: Reps warn of economic loss over women’s low representation Tribune Online

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9 d. ago Speed up constitution review, Conference of speakers urges NASS

• Senate passes 3 concurrence bills from House of Reps The Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria (CSSLN) has called on the National Assembly to fast-track the ongoing constitution review process. Speaking at the 2025 National Assembly open week in Abuja, yesterday, Adebo Ogundoyin, CSSLN chairman, said timely conclusion of the process would […] The post Speed up constitution review, Conference of speakers urges NASS appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Constitution Review and National Assembly’s moves to secure state

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja As the National Assembly moves closer to concluding its latest constitution review exercise, it has announced plans to transmit the final report of proposed amendments to the 36 state Houses of Assembly before December 2025. This timeline aligns with the legislature’s internal schedule for concluding public hearings, collating recommendations, and securing […] The post Constitution Review and National Assembly’s moves to secure state-level approval appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Expedite action on constitution review process, Oyo Speaker urges NASS

Tribune Online Expedite action on constitution review process, Oyo Speaker urges NASS "As a Conference, we are ready to collaborate to ensure..." Expedite action on constitution review process, Oyo Speaker urges NASS Tribune Online

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1 week ago Constitution review: Why we back state, LG creation in Benue Zone C — Reps

Tribune Online Constitution review: Why we back state, LG creation in Benue Zone C — Reps Deputy Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Hon. Philip Agbese on Wednesday, revealed reasons for creation of new state and local governments (LG) in... Constitution review: Why we back state, LG creation in Benue Zone C — Reps Tribune Online

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1 week ago Constitution review: Reps committed to special seats for women, PWDs

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja The House is committed to creating special seats for women and Persons living With Disability (PWDs) in the  National Assembly, in the ongoing review of the 1999 Constitution. Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, who stated this, at the Second Legislative Open Week in Abuja, said the House was considering reserving 10 percent  and […] The post Constitution review: Reps committed to special seats for women, PWDs- Abbas appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Why NASS pushes for additional 82 special elective seats for women, PWDs — Reps Speaker

Tribune Online Why NASS pushes for additional 82 special elective seats for women, PWDs — Reps Speaker Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, on Tuesday said that the House was considering reserving 10 per cent of elective seats in the National Assembly for women and 5 per cent for persons with disabilities (PWDs) during the ongoing constitution review exercise as part of inclusive governance.3. Why NASS pushes for additional 82 special elective seats for women, PWDs — Reps Speaker Tribune Online

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1 week ago NASS to transmit constitution review report to States in December

…tells stakeholders to lobby States’ Assemblies The National Assembly at the weekend said that it would transmit the report of read more NASS to transmit constitution review report to States in December

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