Tag: Regional Government
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Dividing Nigeria: Sanusi’s Stance on the Illusion of Regionalism
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Dividing Nigeria, Emir Sanusi II critiques regionalism, advocates for cohesive national identity, questions bicameral legislature, and calls for efficient governance focused on unity and accountable leadership. In a thought-provoking interview, the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, offered a piercing critique of Nigeria’s political system. His analysis not only questions…
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Nigerians Might Want to Start Checking Out Their New State of Origin
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New State proposals by CIEN aim to restructure Nigeria into 55 states, promoting symmetric federalism for equity and empowering indigenous groups against settler colonialism and environmental degradation. In a bold move, the Coalition of Indigenous Ethnic Nationalities (CIEN) has proposed a radical restructuring of Nigeria, potentially changing the country’s map…
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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…