'I Hope Social Media Won't Destroy Africa' - Akpabio on Story of Senate's Creation of 12 New States

'I hope social media won't destroy Africa' - Akpabio on story of Senate's creation of 12 new states

Senate President, Senator Akpabio, has dismissed the report that the Senate has approved the creation of 12 new states. The lawmaker says he hopes

Senate Debunks Reports On Creation of 12 New States - Thepodiummedia

The Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria has officially denied reports making the rounds on social media that it has approved the creation of 12 new states across the country. Speaking on the floor of the Senate on Tuesday under Order 42 of the Senate Standing Orders, Senator Abdul Ningi ( Bauchi Central ) dismissed the report as fake, stating emphatically that the Senate has not taken any decision on state creation and that the purported l…

Apa State to wait as Senate dashes Nigerians’ hopes, says no decision on state creation yet

The hope of the Idoma people for the long-awaited creation of Apa State from Benue appears to have been dashed—at least for now—as the Senate has denied approving the creation of any new states in Nigeria. Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, and other lawmakers have firmly refuted widespread reports claiming that the Senate had reached […] The post Apa State to wait as Senate dashes Nigerians’ hopes, says no decision on state creation ye…

“No New State Has Been Approved” — Akpabio Dispels Rumours, Says 42 Proposals Yet To Pass Legislative Hurdles - TheNigeriaLawyer

The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, on Tuesday, dismissed claims circulating in sections of social media that the National Assembly has approved the creation of new states. Speaking during plenary in response to concerns raised by Senator Abdul Ningi (PDP, Bauchi Central), Akpabio clarified that, although the Constitution Review Committee has received over 42 proposals for state creation, none have passed through the full legislative …

Deputy Senate President, others back Ned Nwoko's Anioma State creation proposal

As Nigerians continue to clamour for the creation of new states, no fewer than 90 elected Senators of the National Assembly, including the Deputy Senate President, Jibrin Barau, have declared their support for the creation of Anioma State.The widespread endorsement followed the proactive efforts of the Senator representing Delta North Senatorial District, Senator Ned Nwoko.A document obtained by South East Punch on Monday indicated that Senator …

Nigeria: Senate denies recommending creation of new states  - Worldstage

WorldStage Newsonline– The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has clarified that that though over 42 proposals have been received regarding the creation of new states, none has gone through the complete legislative process required. He therefore urged Nigerians to disregard unverified social media reports suggesting that the Senate Committee on Constitution Review has recommended the creation of new states. President of the Senate, Senator Gods…