Nigerian Senate announce 2days public hearing on proposed creation of 31 new states in Nigeria.
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‎Barau Jibrin, Deputy Senate President and Chairman of the Committee, disclosed that the proposals will be reviewed during a two-day zonal public hearing scheduled for July 4 and 5, 2025, across six geopolitical zones.
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‎According to a statement by Ismail Mudashir, Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the deputy speaker Jibrin,
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‎" The committee received five state creation requests from the south-west, south-south and north-central zones; seven from the north-east; six from the north-west; and three from the south-east,”
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‎Mudashir urged citizens to actively engage in the public hearings on July 4th and 5th.

BREAKING:
The Alliance of SAHEL States (AES) has introduced its national anthem, marking a significant milestone in the establishment of a borderless nation comprising Burkina Faso, Niger, and Mali. This integration enables the free movement of people and businesses, supported by a single, unified army. The three heads of state simultaneously launched and sang the AES national anthem. As an African, do you think the AES embodies the future and the principles that Africans stand for?

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I don’t know what’s going on with ShopRite Enugu, but let me be honest—they need serious attention.

I was there just three days ago and I couldn’t believe what I saw.
First thing I noticed was the heat. The place was hot.
Then I looked around—the whole place was almost empty.
It seems like they don’t even run the AC anymore.

I don’t know if other ShopRites in other states are like this, but the Enugu one is poorly run at this point.

You can even see it in the faces of their staff something is wrong.
Or are they quietly packing up?

Because the ShopRite I saw no longer looks like the ShopRite we used to know.

NUMBER OF SCHOOL PER SQUARE MILE 2022

Number of basic education [Pre-Pry, Pry, Jnr Sec] and Sen Sec schools per square mile

Top 12 States

1 Lagos — 12 schools per sq. mile

2 Anambra — 2

3 Abia — 2

4 Imo — 2

5 Enugu — 1

6 Ogun — 1

7 Kano — 1

8 FCT — 1

9 Akwa Ibom — 1

10 Osun — 1

11 Ekiti — 1

12 Ebonyi — 1

NC NW SE SS SW

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In Pictures: Former Bayelsa State Governor, Timipre Sylva on tuesday paid a condolence visit to the family of the late elder statesman, Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, at his residence in Abuja

Chief Clark who is the founder of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) died on February 17, 2025, at the age of 97.

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Publicist, Dave of Africa, Weighs in on Lagos State Assembly Crisis, Advises Rivers State on Political Engagement

Port Harcourt-based publicist and media entrepreneur, Owudogu Tuetara Dave popularly known as Dave of Africa, has shared his thoughts on the ongoing political issues in the Lagos State House of Assembly. According to him, while the media has covered the developments extensively, public interest remains low, with Lagos residents showing little engagement in discussions or online debates.

Dave of Africa pointed out that there have been very few press releases from youth groups or political organizations regarding the matter.

He compared this to Rivers State, where political issues often spark widespread reactions, with multiple stakeholders, including activists and politicians, making public statements and amplifying the discourse.

"This is why Lagos continues to appear as if nothing bad is happening, when in reality, many damaging things are taking place," he stated. "The lack of public outcry allows issues to be swept under the rug, creating an illusion of stability while serious problems persist."

He further advised that Rivers State could learn from this approach. While it is important to hold leaders accountable, he noted that constantly over-amplifying political issues could work against the state's image and development.

"Striking a balance is key. Rivers people must ensure that issues are addressed effectively without creating unnecessary panic or giving the state a negative reputation," he added.

Dave of Africa’s perspective highlights a crucial difference in political engagement between the two states and raises questions about how public perception influences governance and accountability.

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