99 m. ago NASS to stakeholders: Lobby state legislatures to guarantee state police, additional states, LG autonomy

Tribune Online NASS to stakeholders: Lobby state legislatures to guarantee state police, additional states, LG autonomy the National Assembly has called on all stakeholders to engage and lobby their respective state Houses of Assembly in support of proposed amendments. NASS to stakeholders: Lobby state legislatures to guarantee state police, additional states, LG autonomy Tribune Online

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2 h. ago NASS To Transmit Constitution Review Report To State Assemblies Before December

The National Assembly, on Saturday, disclosed that it would transmit the report of the ongoing constitution review exercise to the 36 State Houses of Assembly for voting before December 2025, in line with its schedule and timetable. However, the parliament urged all stakeholders with special interests to actively engage and lobby their respective State Assemblies, […]

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2 h. ago N’Assembly to transmit constitution review report to State Assemblies by December

The National Assembly has pledged to transmit the report of the ongoing constitution review exercise to all 36 state Houses read more N’Assembly to transmit constitution review report to State Assemblies by December

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3 h. ago National Assembly to transmit constitution review report to state assemblies by December

By Lukman Olabiyi The National Assembly has disclosed that it will transmit the report of the ongoing review of the 1999 Constitution to all 36 state Houses of Assembly before December 2025, in line with the official timetable of the constitutional amendment process. The Senate Leader and Zonal Chairman of the Senate Committee on the […] The post National Assembly to transmit constitution review report to state assemblies by December appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Constitution amendment: NASS to transmit report to state assemblies before December — Senate leader

Tribune Online Constitution amendment: NASS to transmit report to state assemblies before December — Senate leader "Every session of the National Assembly carries out amendments to..." Constitution amendment: NASS to transmit report to state assemblies before December — Senate leader Tribune Online

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12 h. ago Zamfara parallel assembly illegal, unconstitutional — Gov Lawal’s aide

Tribune Online Zamfara parallel assembly illegal, unconstitutional — Gov Lawal’s aide "Let us believe that the parallel sitting was organised by..." Zamfara parallel assembly illegal, unconstitutional — Gov Lawal’s aide Tribune Online

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19 h. ago Court Detains Philanthropist, 3 Others Over Killing Of PDP Chieftain

The Chief Magistrate Court III sitting in Yola, Adamawa State, on Friday ordered the remand of a frontline philanthropist, Dr Emmanuel Musa and three others in prison for allegedly killing of a PDP chieftain, Thomas Godwin Zamfara. The court presided over by Chief Magistrate Danladi Mohammed, ordered that the defendants be remanded in prison and […]

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25 h. ago Natasha: Judiciary Is Last Hope Of The Oppressed, Says Action Collective

A civic advocacy group, the Action Collective, has praised the Nigerian judiciary for declaring the suspension of Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, by the Senate as unconstitutional and illegal, describing the verdict as a bold affirmation of judicial independence and a beacon of hope for oppressed citizens. LEADERSHIP reports that the ruling, delivered by Justice […]

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26 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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28 h. ago Alleged fraud: Otukpo LG Legislators petition Alia, Assembly, seek disciplinary action against council boss

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Legislators in Otukpo local government council of Benue State have petitioned the State Governor, Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia and the State House of Assembly over alleged misappropriation of funds, gross misconduct among other heist by the council chairman, Prince Maxwell Ogiri. The move was necessitated by initial alarm raised by Head […] The post Alleged fraud: Otukpo LG Legislators petition Alia, Assembly, seek disciplinary action against council boss appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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30 h. ago Power struggles, political ambitions to blame for PDP’s decline – Wike’s aide fires back at Abdullahi

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Lere Olayinka, has sharply criticised Interim Spokesperson of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Bolaji Abdullahi, accusing him and his allies of greed and selfishness that contributed to the misfortunes of the Peoples Democratic Party […] The post Power struggles, political ambitions to blame for PDP’s decline – Wike’s aide fires back at Abdullahi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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31 h. ago Tiv indigenes allege genocide in Nasarawa, demand FG, NBA intervention

By Lukman Olabiyi Indigenous Tiv communities in Nasarawa State have raised the alarm over what they describe as systemic killings, violent displacement, and illegal occupation of their ancestral lands, allegedly carried out with the backing of the state government. The communities raised the alarm in a statement issued on its behalf by the Senior Advocate […] The post Tiv indigenes allege genocide in Nasarawa, demand FG, NBA intervention appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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31 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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32 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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33 h. ago Gov Lawal reaffirms commitment to strengthening basic education in Zamfara

Tribune Online Gov Lawal reaffirms commitment to strengthening basic education in Zamfara The Governor further expressed Zamfara State’s readiness to fully align with UBEC’s programmes and initiatives. Gov Lawal reaffirms commitment to strengthening basic education in Zamfara Tribune Online

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33 h. ago Actors Guild moves to reposition Anambra as Nollywood destination

To shut down illegal movie camps, seeks govt support   From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) Anambra state chapter has geared up plans towards turning Anambra State as the hub of film making, entertainment and Nollywood destination in Nigeria. State Chairman of AGN Lady Esther Chinyelu Anyaegbunam stated this during an […] The post Actors Guild moves to reposition Anambra as Nollywood destination appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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34 h. ago We’ll ensure implementation of 5% user charge on petroleum products, assures lawmakers

From Isaac Anumihe, Abuja The House of Representatives has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring the full implementation of the 5 per cent user charge on petroleum products and diesel as stipulated under the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) Act, 2007. The House emphasised that enforcing the provision remains a priority for the 10th Assembly as […] The post We’ll ensure implementation of 5% user charge on petroleum products, assures lawmakers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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36 h. ago No Reps member embezzled FG’s N1bn constituency project — Rep Ogene

Tribune Online No Reps member embezzled FG’s N1bn constituency project — Rep Ogene The member representing Ogbaru Federal Constituency of Anambra State, Hon. Victor Afam Ogene, has debunked a rumour making the rounds amongst his constituents and on some social media platforms that he and his colleagues in the Green Chamber of the National Assembly embezzled a whopping N1 billion allegedly given to each of them by... No Reps member embezzled FG’s N1bn constituency project — Rep Ogene Tribune Online

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39 h. ago Coalition: Nenadi Usman, Abure camps resume tackles after Obi’s romance with ADC

Tribune Online Coalition: Nenadi Usman, Abure camps resume tackles after Obi’s romance with ADC It warned Nigerians that the “often mouthed ‘new Nigeria is POssible’ is a ruse and cannot be achieved with the assemblage of old, recycled, desperate and frustrated politicians in the coalition.” Coalition: Nenadi Usman, Abure camps resume tackles after Obi’s romance with ADC Tribune Online

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40 h. ago CISLAC urges debt cancellation, global financial reform, stronger legislative oversight at Sevilla confab

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has issued an urgent call for the cancellation of illegitimate debts, sweeping reforms of global financial institutions, and increased legislative engagement in Nigeria’s development financing.    CISLAC’s Executive Director, Auwal Ibrahim Musa Rafsanjani, made the call at the Financing for Development Conference, in Sevilla […] The post CISLAC urges debt cancellation, global financial reform, stronger legislative oversight at Sevilla confab appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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