4 h. 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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5 h. 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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19 h. 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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3 d. ago Adeleke Sets Up Panel Of Enquiry On Esa Oke/Ayegunle Chieftaincy Dispute

Special adviser to the governor of Osun State on House of Assembly Matters, Hon Ropo Oyewole, has been appointed by the state government to head a panel of enquiry on Esa Oke and Ido Ayegunle chieftaincy dispute in Obokun local government area of the state. His appointment followed the approval of the constitution of the […]

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3 d. ago We are fighting insecurity with  Education,  youth empowerment  – Imo state Legislator 

…pays WAEC fees for 104 students  …Also sponsors Bill for the creation of Film Village, Academy  From George Onyejiuwa, Owerri The member representing OnuImo state constituency in the Imo state House of Assembly, Hon James Esile Uba has said that the only way to insecurity in the state is through Education and empowering the youths […] The post We are fighting insecurity with  Education,  youth empowerment  – Imo state Legislator  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Proposed Okun state: Rep Abejide vows to mobilise NASS colleagues

Tribune Online Proposed Okun state: Rep Abejide vows to mobilise NASS colleagues The member representing Yagba Federal Constituency at the National Assembly, Hon Leke Abejide, has reaffirmed the commitment of members of the National Assembly from Okunland to the realisation of the age-long agitation by the Yoruba-speaking people in Kogi State for the creation of Okun State. Proposed Okun state: Rep Abejide vows to mobilise NASS colleagues Tribune Online

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9 d. 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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1 week 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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1 week ago Reps Set Up Panel To Probe Osun Crisis, Ask Security Agencies To Restore Order

The House of Representatives on Wednesday resolved to set up an ad-hoc committee to investigate the crisis that engulfed Osun State over alleged attempt to take over the administration of local government councils by chairmen who were removed by court judgement in November 2022. The House also called on the Inspector General of Police, IGP […]

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1 week ago Anambra community demands judicial inquiry into kidnapping, banditry

Some indigenes and critical stakeholders of the Isuaniocha community in Awka North Local Government Area of Anambra State have called on the Federal Government and other relevant authorities to set up a judicial panel of enquiry to combat kidnapping and other vices as well as ensure security of lives and properties in the community. The Read More

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2 w. ago Council Funds Scandal: Edo Govt Probe Uncovers N96bn Fraud; Obaseki, Others Indicted

An investigation has uncovered alarming allegations of financial mismanagement in Edo State. The Administrative Panel of Inquiry, set up by Governor Monday Okpebholo, has indicted former Governor Godwin Obaseki, local government chairmen, and leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for allegedly mismanaging over N96 billion in council funds. According to a statement on Sunday […] The post Council Funds Scandal: Edo Govt Probe Uncovers N96bn Fraud; Obaseki, Others Indicted appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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