13 h. ago Why previous constitution amendments didn’t resolve governance questions — Senate

Tribune Online Why previous constitution amendments didn’t resolve governance questions — Senate The Senate on Friday, indicted State Houses of Assembly on why previous amendments to the 1999 Constitution failed to... Why previous constitution amendments didn’t resolve governance questions — Senate Tribune Online

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17 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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18 h. ago Court orders Senate to reinstate suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday ruled that the Nigerian Senate exceeded its constitutional powers by suspending Sen Natasha. read more Court orders Senate to reinstate suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan

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19 h. ago Previous Constitution amendments didn’t resolve governance questions – Senate

…Explains how state assemblies disapproved key proposals on state police, traditional institution, others.. …Lagos insists on genuine federalism, devolution of read more Previous Constitution amendments didn’t resolve governance questions – Senate

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20 h. ago FCT Court Orders Senate To Recall Senator Natasha, Says Six Months Suspension Unconstitutional

Justice Binta Nyako of a Federal High Court in Abuja, has faulted the suspension of Kogi State Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and nullified it. Justice Nyako also ordered the Senate to recall the suspended senator on grounds that her suspension for six months violated the Constitution and also denied her constituents of adequate representation. The judge […] The post FCT Court Orders Senate To Recall Senator Natasha, Says Six Months Suspension Unconstitutional appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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23 h. ago Constitution Amendment: Mbah Pushes For State Creation, Rotational President

Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has called for constitutional reforms, including a new South-East state, rotational presidency, and state police to promote equity and enhance national security. Mbah made the call on Thursday while receiving the Senate Constitution Amendment Committee at the Enugu Government House ahead of a weekend public hearing. He stressed that […] The post Constitution Amendment: Mbah Pushes For State Creation, Rotational President appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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25 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 Dantata Laid To Rest In Madinah, Dangote, Others Bid Farewell

A delegation from the federal government joined prominent dignitaries and family members in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday for the burial (Jana’iza) of renowned business icon and elder statesman, Alhaji Aminu Dantata, in the Islamic holy city of Madinah. The Senate has also postponed its scheduled zonal public hearing on constitutional amendments for the North-West region […]

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8 d. ago NEC Lacks Powers To Elect, Remove National Officers – PDP’s Tunah Declares

Bayelsa PDP Chairman George Tunah says the party’s NEC has no constitutional power to elect or remove national officers, amid controversy over Senator Anyanwu’s reinstatement as National Secretary. Speaking to newsmen on Thursday, Tunah dismissed the legitimacy of the move, which was announced a day earlier by PDP Acting Chairman Umar Damagum. Damagum had not […] The post NEC Lacks Powers To Elect, Remove National Officers – PDP’s Tunah Declares appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago “Police Impartial, Not Aiding Election Riggers” – IGP Egbetokun Assures Nigerians

Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has denied viral report claiming that security agencies are responsible for election rigging in the country. Speaking at the third National Democracy Stakeholders Summit in Abuja, on Monday, the IGP said that the police remained impartial actors during electoral exercises, with no role in determining or influencing vote counts. Represented […] The post “Police Impartial, Not Aiding Election Riggers” – IGP Egbetokun Assures Nigerians appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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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 Constitutional, electoral reforms, security, top agenda as National Assembly resumes plenary

As lawmakers return from their mid-year recess, constitutional reform is set to take centre stage when the National Assembly reconvenes read more Constitutional, electoral reforms, security, top agenda as National Assembly resumes plenary

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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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1 week ago Inspirational leadership and port reforms under the Renewed Hope Agenda

Inspirational leadership is a dynamic and transformative approach to leading people that goes beyond simply managing tasks or issuing directives. It’s about motivating, energizing, and empowering individuals and teams to achieve their full potential and work towards a shared, compelling vision.     At its heart, inspirational leadership is the ability to influence and uplift […] The post Inspirational leadership and port reforms under the Renewed Hope Agenda appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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