Tag: Bill
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Orlu State: The Latest Chapter in Nigeria’s Endless Puzzle of State Creation
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Orlu State bill passes first reading, seeking to amend Nigeria’s Constitution, creating the 37th state from Imo, Abia, and Anambra. History shows state creation’s complexity and impacts. User advises caution against divisive tactics. In a move that has set tongues wagging and reignited debates on the structure of Nigeria, the…
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Revisiting Regionalism: A Step Forward or a Backward March?
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Revisiting Regionalism: Proposed bill for regional governance in Nigeria faces House disapproval and strong opposition from Lagos State indigenes. The Nigerian House of Representatives has recently disowned a draft bill proposing a return to the regional system of government, sparking significant debate and controversy. The document, titled “A Bill for…