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National Assembly Constitution review panel proposes six new states
Six new states may soon be created in Nigeria, following a proposal by the Joint Committee of the Senate and House of Representatives on Constitution Review, which met during a two-day retreat in Lagos.
The retreat, co-chaired by Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Benjamin Kalu, reviewed 69 constitutional amendment bills, including 55 state creation requests, two boundary adjustment requests, and 278 local government creation proposals.
After extensive deliberations, the joint committee unanimously agreed that six additional states should be established, one from each of Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones. If approved, this move will increase the total number of states from 36 to 42.
Under the new arrangement, the South-South and South-West will each have seven states, the South-East will have six, while the North-West, North-East, and North-Central will each have seven states.
The committee’s resolution will be included in its formal report, expected to be presented to both chambers of the National Assembly in the first week of November.
A senior lawmaker involved in the discussions said the decision to support the creation of new states was reached unanimously by senators and representatives “in the spirit of fairness and equity.”
The lawmakers also agreed to set up a sub-committee to identify the specific regions or areas from which the proposed six states will be carved out. The Senate Chief Whip, Mohammed Tahir Monguno, was appointed to lead this sub-committee.
A member of the sub-committee from the North-West zone assured that the team would “meticulously review all 55 state creation requests” to determine suitable areas for the new states, pledging fairness and transparency in the process.
However, creating new states will require a constitutional amendment, which must be supported by two-thirds of the National Assembly and two-thirds of the Houses of Assembly in all 36 states, a high threshold that has historically made such efforts difficult to achieve.
In recent months, pressure from groups advocating for new states has intensified. For instance, campaigners from Delta North have proposed the creation of Anioma State, which they want included in the South-East.
Similarly, in Oyo State, calls for Ibadan State have gained momentum. The demand was publicly presented to President Bola Tinubu during the coronation of Oba Rashidi Ladoja as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadan, with the monarch himself reiterating that his people wish for the state to be created before or by 2027.
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Terrorists release photo of m8rdered Kaduna Anglican priest’s wife and daughter with g^n pointed at them
Terrorists release photo of m8rdered Kaduna Anglican priest....TAP TO CONTINUE READING
Terrorists have released a picture of the abducted wife and daughter of slain Kaduna Anglican priest with gun pointed at them.
LIB reported that Ven. Edwin Achi, his wife Sarah and their daughter were abducted from their residence in Chikun Local Government Area on October 28, 2025.
The terrorists threatened to k!ll the victims if their family failed to pay N200 million ransom.
The abductors killed the priest before the ultimatum lapsed and later released a picture of him and his wife on his Facebook page.
A family member, Avril, confirmed the latest development on X while addressing journalist Rufai Oseni.
“Please keep pushing the news that Ven. Edwin Achi’s wife Sarah Achi is still in captivity. Their captors recently uploaded a picture of her and daughter, with a gun pointed at them. Their demands are incoherent at this point,” he wrote.
Posting a heart wrenching photo of the victims on Wednesday, he wrote: “This is not a country.”
A heartwarming act of kindness by Senator Natasha Hadiza Akpoti has captured hearts on social media after she surprised her long-time domestic staff, Abdul Bambamba, with a home of his own.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING
Abdul, a skilled plaster-of-Paris (POP) artisan, had been contracted to work on a building, unaware that he was actually constructing his future home, the emotional revelation left him in tears of disbelief and gratitude.
In her words, she said:
“This particular house has a special story behind it, and the owner does not know it belongs to him. His name is Abdul Bambamba. He is actually an uncle to my children. I was married to his relative.
Even though the marriage failed, Abdul remained committed to me. He always cared for me and the children, even before I met my husband now. He has been a very special person to me.”
The gesture was more than just a gift; it was a recognition of years of loyalty and unwavering support. According to Senator Natasha, Abdul is more than an artisan, he is a family.
Even after her previous marriage ended, Abdul remained a steadfast presence, looking after her and her children through difficult times and significant milestones.
Overwhelmed by his humility, kindness, and steadfast loyalty, Senator Natasha decided to honor him in a way he would never expect: by giving him a home he had helped build with his own hands.
The touching moment has gone viral on social media, with many praising Senator Natasha’s generosity and describing Abdul’s loyalty as rare and commendable.
Watch video below…
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Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s daughter Simone confirms romance with wrestler Tatyanna Dumas
Simone Johnson, the eldest daughter of actor Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, has confirmed her romance with fellow wrestler Tatyanna Dumas.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING
Simone took to their shared Instagram account to give fans a sweet look at their love story.
“From day one,” the two wrote in the caption of an Instagram video posted Dec. 7, “to everything time can’t erase.”
Dwayne ?The Rock? Johnson?s daughter Simone confirms romance with wrestler Tatyanna Dumas
In the video—set to Charli XCX’s “Everything is Romantic”—Simone, 24, and Tatyanna, 26, could be seen spending time together at the beach, grabbing dinner, traveling and sharing a few sweet kisses.
The video echoed the lyrics from the song, with the duo writing, “Fall in love, again and again.”
Dwayne ?The Rock? Johnson?s daughter Simone confirms romance with wrestler Tatyanna Dumas
The couple first started their joint Instagram account in early November, writing in the bio, “Two souls. One story. Exploring life like it’s a main event.”
Through the account, Simone—who wrestles under the name Ava Raine—and Tatyanna have given fans an insider view of their joint wrestling careers as they’ve traveled around the globe.
The move came shortly after Simone—whose mother is Dwayne’s ex Dany Garcia—and Tatyanna joined the actor on the red carpet at the premiere of his film The Smashing Machine in September.
And as a fourth-generation wrestler, the Moana actor said he was incredibly honored that his daughter wanted to join in the family business of wrestling.
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