RSF REBELS TO BE ELIMINATED COMPLETELY, NO TALKS TO BE HELD: SUDAN'S COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF. (PHOTO).

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 RSF Rebels to Be Eliminated Completely, No Talks to Be Held: Sudan's Commander-in-Chief The country will not hold negotiations with the rebels or those who support or cooperate with them, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan said at a ceremony honoring the former chief of staff and members of the General Staff. The Sudanese Armed Forces maintain their ongoing campaign to decisively defeat the terrorists and rid the country of the scourge of rebellion, he noted, Sputnik reported. For his part, Chief of Staff Yasser Abdelrahman Al-Atta pledged to fulfill his duty to the Sudanese people, stressing that the military will continue its march toward victory until full sovereignty is restored across Sudan's national territory.

REPS PROPOSE BILL TO INCREASE MEMBERSHIP FROM 360 TO 366.(PHOTO).


 Reps propose bill to increase membership from 360 to 366


The House of Representatives has introduced a bill to amend Section 49 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) to allocate six special seats for women and persons living with disabilities (PWDs).


The bill, titled “Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Sixth Alteration) (Six Special Seats for Special Interest Groups) Bill, 2024 (HB.1811),” was presented for its first reading during plenary on Wednesday.


Sponsored by House Spokesman Akintunde Rotimi (Ekiti-APC), the proposed amendment seeks to increase the total number of representatives in the House from 360 to 366, with the six additional seats reserved specifically for women and PWDs.


According to the bill, these special seats would be distributed evenly across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones, ensuring one representative from each group per region. Candidates for these seats must meet all qualifications required for regular House members.


The bill also proposes that elections for these roles would be conducted through an electoral college made up of members from the National Associations of each special group, with input from grassroots and regional levels in a multi-tiered election process.


It added that, once elected, the representatives would serve the same term as other House members and receive equivalent benefits, as outlined in the bill.


Rotimi stated that the bill aims to enhance representation for women and individuals with disabilities, who often face significant barriers to political participation.


“The inclusion of these special seats will ensure that the voices of underrepresented groups are heard at the national level, creating a more balanced and inclusive legislative framework for Nigeria,” he said.

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