3 d. ago Reps pass bill to establish prime minister’s office for second reading

The House of Representatives on Thursday passed through a second reading a Bill for an Act to provide for the Office of the Prime Minister as Head of Government and the Office of President as Head of State and to provide for a framework for the mode of election to the said Offices and for Read More

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3 d. ago Lawmakers push for Prime Minister position in new constitutional review bills

Tribune Online Lawmakers push for Prime Minister position in new constitutional review bills No fewer than 36 Constitution review bills have been slated for Second Reading on the floor of the House of Representatives on Thursday. Recall that the House had during the Tuesday and Wednesday plenary sessions passed 82 constitution amendment related legislations. Among the bills is a proposal to establish the Office of the Prime Minister […] Lawmakers push for Prime Minister position in new constitutional review bills Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Bill To Create Prime Minister Office Passes Second Reading At House Of Reps

A bill to create the Office of the Prime Minister as head of government and the Office of President as head of state, has passed second reading in the House of Representatives. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that the legislation will also provide a framework for the mode of election to the said offices. The bill was […] The post Bill To Create Prime Minister Office Passes Second Reading At House Of Reps appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Reps: Bill to create office of Prime Minister scales second reading

A bill to provide for the office of the Prime Minister as head of government and the office of the President as head of state has passed second reading in the House of Representatives. The bill to alter the provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999, is among 32 Constitution amendment […] The post Reps: Bill to create office of Prime Minister scales second reading appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Reps, Ikwerre group hail Tinubu for endorsing S’South, S’West Development Commission bills

From Tony John, Port Harcourt The House of Representatives, yesterday, commended President Bola Tinubu for assenting to the South-South and South West Development Commission Bills. Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu, who presided over the plenary, thanked the president for ensuring that all geo-political zones have their respective development commissions. Kalu said the creation of the development […] The post Reps, Ikwerre group hail Tinubu for endorsing S’South, S’West Development Commission bills appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Mimiko kicks against premature retirement of military officers

Calls for review By Molly Kilete, Abuja Former governor of Ondo State Dr Olusegun Mimiko has kicked against what he described as the premature retirement of military officers from service in their prime when they still have much to offer the nation. Mimiko said retiring officers who are still in their fifties, because one of […] The post Mimiko kicks against premature retirement of military officers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Bill For Creation Of Orlu State Passes 2nd Reading In House of Reps

A new state may be in sight for the South-East region as the House of Representatives at the plenary on Wednesday passed through second reading Bill for an Act to alter the Provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended) to create new State in to be known as Orlu […]

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9 d. ago Israel: Netanyahu’s govt votes to dismiss head Shin Bet internal security

Tribune Online Israel: Netanyahu’s govt votes to dismiss head Shin Bet internal security “The government has now unanimously approved Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s proposal to terminate the term of Shin Bet head Ronen Bar,” the Prime Minister’s Office said in a statement Friday. Israel: Netanyahu’s govt votes to dismiss head Shin Bet internal security Tribune Online

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1 week ago Why I ordered latest airstrikes that killed at least 200 people in Gaza — Israeli prime minister

Tribune Online Why I ordered latest airstrikes that killed at least 200 people in Gaza — Israeli prime minister Netanyahu’s office said the offensive was prompted by what it described as Hamas’s failure to engage meaningfully in talks to extend the ceasefire. Why I ordered latest airstrikes that killed at least 200 people in Gaza — Israeli prime minister Tribune Online

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2 w. ago RMDC Commends Remo Committee on the Proposed New State Creation for Timely Submission of its Report to the Akarigbo

Tribune Online RMDC Commends Remo Committee on the Proposed New State Creation for Timely Submission of its Report to the Akarigbo On behalf of the Remo Matters Diaspora Coalition (RMDC), we extend our warm appreciation to the Remo Committee on State Creation, set up by His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Babatunde Adewale Ajayi, CON, LLB, BL, LLM, FCA, FBR (Torungbuwa II), Akarigbo and Paramount Ruler of Remoland, for a well-packaged and meticulously crafted document as outcome […] RMDC Commends Remo Committee on the Proposed New State Creation for Timely Submission of its Report to the Akarigbo Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Create additional wards for fair representation, Owu community urges INEC

Tribune Online Create additional wards for fair representation, Owu community urges INEC Makinde said, "Part of our discoveries are the unfortunate imbalances in the allocation of only three wards to Owu Community despite the huge population and voter registration strength. Create additional wards for fair representation, Owu community urges INEC Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Ceasefire: Arab leaders back Egyptian proposal, counter Trump’s Gaza plan

Tribune Online Ceasefire: Arab leaders back Egyptian proposal, counter Trump’s Gaza plan However, whether Israel or the United States will accept the Egyptian plan remains unclear. The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declined to comment. Ceasefire: Arab leaders back Egyptian proposal, counter Trump’s Gaza plan Tribune Online

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3 w. ago State creation: Reps panel sets new deadline for submission of proposals

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja The House of Representatives Committee on Constitution Review has set March 26 as  the new deadline for the submission of proposals for the creation of new states and new local government areas. The deputy speaker, Benjamin Kalu, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Levinus Nwabughiogu,on Monday, said the extension […] The post State creation: Reps panel sets new deadline for submission of proposals appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Reps extend submission deadline for memoranda on state creation

The House of Representatives, on Monday, extended the deadline for the submission of memoranda on the creation of new states and local governments to March 26, 2025. According to a statement issued by the House spokesperson, Akin Rotimi, this decision was arrived at following public demand for additional time to refine and resubmit their legislative Read More

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3 w. ago Reps extend deadline for submission of memoranda on state creation

Tribune Online Reps extend deadline for submission of memoranda on state creation House of Representatives Committee on the Review of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended) on Monday, announced the extension of the deadline for submission of memoranda on the creation of additional states and local governments in Nigeria. Reps extend deadline for submission of memoranda on state creation Tribune Online

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