Ibadan State

On 9 October 2025, the Cable reported that a bill seeking to create Ibadan State from the existing Oyo State had passed its second reading in the House of Representatives.

The proposed legislation, sponsored by Abass Adigun, who represents the Ibadan North East/Ibadan South East federal constituency, aimed to amend the 1999 Constitution to facilitate the creation of the new state.

The bill was debated during plenary and received sufficient support to move forward in the legislative process.

Ijebu State

On 23 October 2025, Vanguard confirmed that the House of Representatives had passed for the second reading of a bill proposing the creation of Ijebu State from the present Ogun State.

The legislation was sponsored by Olufemi Ogunbanwo, representing Ijebu Ode/Ijebu North East/Odogbolu Federal Constituency, alongside three other lawmakers.

The bill’s progression through the second reading stage depicted the growing demand for administrative decentralisation in the South-West, with proponents arguing that the Ijebu region deserved its own statehood due to its historical and economic significance.

Oke-Ogun, Ife-Ijesa, and Ijebu States featured in multi-state creation bill

In March 2025, Daily Trust reported that four bills seeking the creation of additional states had successfully passed second reading in the House of Representatives.

Among them was a consolidated bill sponsored by Oluwole Oke, which proposed the creation of three new states: Oke-Ogun State, Ijebu State, and Ife-Ijesa State.

This legislative package aimed to amend Part 1 of the First Schedule of the 1999 Constitution.

The inclusion of Ijebu State in this bill reaffirmed its legislative traction, while Oke-Ogun and Ife-Ijesa emerged as fresh contenders for statehood in the South-West region.

Tiga State proposal gains ground in the Kano region

Also among the bills reported by Daily Trust was HB.1308, sponsored by Rep. Ghali Mustapha Tijani.

This legislation sought to create Tiga State from the present Kano State, with Rano proposed as the state capital. The bill’s advancement to second reading reflected growing calls for administrative restructuring in the North-West, where population density and regional diversity have fuelled demands for more localised governance.

Orlu State

Ikweagwuonu Ugochinyere sponsored HB.1430, a bill proposing the creation of Orlu State in the South-East region of Nigeria.

According to Daily Trust, the bill passed second reading in March 2025, marking a significant step in the campaign for increased representation and autonomy in the region.

The proposed Orlu State would be carved from existing territories in the South-East, aiming to address long-standing concerns over political marginalisation and resource allocation.

Etiti State

Another South-East initiative has been sponsored by George Ibezimako Ozodinobi.

The bill proposed the creation of Etiti State, with Okigwe designated as its capital. It successfully passed second reading in March 2025, as reported by Daily Trust.

The legislation aimed to carve this from the existing five states in the South-East, reflecting a strategic push to enhance administrative efficiency and regional development.

While the bills have cleared second reading, they must still undergo further scrutiny and approval before any new states can be officially created.

Legit

The ministry further clarified that the appointments are non-political and are intended to improve the operational efficiency of both institutions through stronger governance structures. It added that the newly inaugurated boards are expected to provide strategic direction, enhance oversight responsibilities and promote greater accountability in the discharge of their mandates

An investigation has also been launched to determine what led to the accident, but authorities have confirmed that everyone aboard the aircraft is safe.

The vice-president had been in the northern district on official duties before the incident.

In other news, a Zambian court has sentenced Leonard Phiri and Mozambican Jasten Mabulesse Candunde to two years in prison for attempting to use witchcraft to kill President Hakainde Hichilema.

The two men were arrested in December 2025 after being found with charms, including a live chameleon, which prosecutors said were intended for a deadly ritual.

Delivering judgment, Magistrate Fine Mayambu described the convicts as a danger to society.

“It is my considered view that the convicts were not only the enemy of the head of state but were also enemies of all Zambians,” he said.

The court heard that a fugitive former MP allegedly hired the men. Despite claiming to be traditional healers, they were convicted on two counts under the Witchcraft Act.

Magistrate Mayambu said the accused admitted owning the charms and even demonstrated how they intended to use them.

Source: Naija News