Politics
List of proposed new states in Nigeria
The National Assembly is currently reviewing several bills proposing the creation of new states in Nigeria, as part of an ongoing amendment of the 1999 Constitution.
These proposals, submitted in 2024 by lawmakers and various interest groups, have either scaled the first or second readings and are awaiting further deliberation and possible approval.
Presently, Nigeria comprises 36 states unevenly distributed across the six geopolitical zones.
The South-South, South-West, North-Central, and North-East zones each have six states, the North-West has seven, while the South-East has five.
Below is a list of proposed states and their sponsors:
1. Ogoja State – To be created from Cross River State, sponsored by Godwin Offiono.
2. Orlu State – To be carved out of Imo, Abia, and Anambra states, sponsored by Ikenga Ugochinyere and 15 other lawmakers.
3. Anioma State – To be carved out of Delta State, sponsored by Senator Ned Nwoko.
4. Coastal State – To be created from Ondo State, sponsored by Jimoh Ibrahim.
5. Adada State – To be carved out of Enugu State, sponsored by Senator Okey Ezea.
6. New Oyo State – With Oyo town as the capital; the remaining part of the state will be renamed Ibadan State with Ibadan as its capital, sponsored by Senator Akeem Adeyemi and six others.
7. Etiti State – To be created from the five South-East states, sponsored by Senator Amobi Ogah and four others.
8. Ijebu State – To be carved out of Ogun State, sponsored by Senator Gbenga Daniel. This particular proposal is reportedly gaining significant traction and is expected to receive presidential approval soon.
9. Ife-Ijesa State – To be created from Osun State, sponsored by Senator Oluwole Oke.
10. Oke-Ogun State – To be created from Oyo State, sponsored by Oluwole Oke.
11. Tiga State – To be carved out of Kano State, sponsored by Senator Kawu Sumaila AbdulRahman.
Additional Proposed States
– ITAI State – From Akwa Ibom State.
– State Status for the FCT – Federal Capital Territory.
– Katagum State – From Bauchi State.
– Okura State – From Kogi East.
– Gurara State – From Kaduna South.
– Ghari State – From Kano State.
– Amana State – From Adamawa State.
– Gongola State – From Adamawa State.
– Mambilla State – From Taraba State.
– Savannah State – From Borno State.
– Okun State – From Kogi State.
– Orashi State – From Imo and Anambra states.
– Njaba State – From Imo State.
– Aba State – From Abia State.
– Torogbene and Oil River States– From Bayelsa, Delta, and Rivers states.
– Bayajida State – From parts of Katsina, Jigawa, and Zamfara states.
These proposals, if approved, could reshape Nigeria’s political and administrative landscape, addressing calls for equity and representation across the country.
The governments of Abia and Imo States have announced the launching of a joint security taskforce and surveillance along the Aba-Owerri expressway, starting from Owerrinta in Abia State all the way to Owerri, Imo State.
The launch followed recent attacks by criminals on the expressway, including kidnapping, armed robbery and other criminal activities.
The formation of the joint security taskforce and surveillance was announced by Ferdinand Ekeoma, the Special Adviser to Governor Alex Otti on Media and Publicity.
His statement read in part: “Arising from a strategic emergency security meeting held today, 4th December, 2025, by the Governors of Abia and Imo Sates at the Imo State Government Owerri House, His Excellency Governor Alex Otti and His Excellency Senator Hope Uzodinma resolved to set up a joint security Taskforce that shall consist of Soldiers, Naval Personnel, Police Officers , DSS Personnel, and other Government Security Agencies.
“The joint security Taskforce shall, starting from tomorrow 5th December 2025, patrol the road 24 hours nonstop, while carrying out massive surveillance in the surrounding bushes using sophisticated drones and other modern security equipment.”
According to the statement, Governor Alex Otti commended the Governor of Imo State for arresting the criminals who carried out an attack on His advanced team and other passengers a few days ago.
“The two Governors, while assuring citizens plying the road on a daily basis and those returning home for Christmas of their safety and security, warn that there would be severe consequences for any criminal caught on the road going forward”, Ekeoma concluded.
President Bola Tinubu has transmitted to the senate two lists of 34 career and 31 non career ambassadors nominees for screening and confirmation.
Prominent names listed as non career ambassadors include Reno Omokri, Femi Fani-Kayode, Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau, Victor Ikpeazu and Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi.
Also listed as non career ambassadors nominees are Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, Vice Admiral Ete Ibas, Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, Senator Nora Daduut, Fatima Ajimobi, and Senator Ita Enang among others.
The two lists brings to 68 number of persons nominated so far as ambassadors awaiting confirmation by the Senate.
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PRESIDENT TINUBU FORWARDS NEW AMBASSADORIAL LIST TO SENATE, NOMINATES DAMBAZAU, IBAS, CHIOMA OHAKIM AND OTHERS
By Prince Uwalaka Chimaroke
4-DEC- 2025
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has submitted a fresh set of ambassadorial nominations to the Senate, featuring a mix of distinguished public figures and seasoned professionals drawn from across the country.
Among the notable nominees are former Chief of Army Staff and ex-Minister of Interior, Abdulrahman Dambazau; former Chief of Naval Staff and immediate past sole administrator of Rivers State, Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas; former senator Ita Enang; and Mrs. Chioma Ohakim, former First Lady of Imo State.
The President formally transmitted two comprehensive lists containing 34 career and 31 non-career ambassadorial nominees, bringing the total number of nominees awaiting Senate confirmation to 68.
The newly submitted lists mark another significant step in the administration’s ongoing diplomatic restructuring, aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s representation and presence across global missions.
The Senate is expected to commence screening and confirmation proceedings in the coming days.
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