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12 NEW States approved by Nigerian Senate!

The Nigerian Senate has officially approved the creation of 12 new states across the country. This move is meant to bring government closer to the people, promote fairness, and support development in all regions.

After nationwide consultations, the Senate passed the final reading for the new states, which will be added to the current 36.

These are the 12 new states:👇👇

SOUTH WEST

Ijebu State – from Ogun State

Ibadan State – from Oyo State

SOUTH EAST

Anim State – from parts of Anambra and Imo States

Adada State – from Enugu State

SOUTH SOUTH

Toru-Ibe State – from parts of Ondo, Edo, and Delta States

Obolo State – from Akwa Ibom State

NORTH EAST

Savanna State – from Borno State

Amana State – from Adamawa State

NORTH WEST

Tiga State – from Kano State

Gurara State – from Southern Kaduna

NORTH CENTRAL

Okura State – from Kogi State

Apa State – from Benue State

This is a major step to ensure every part of Nigeria is fairly represented and gets the development it deserves. The new states will help bring more jobs, better services, and closer connection between the people and the government.

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After the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari, his family will receive money and other benefits from the federal government, as allowed by Nigerian law.

Here’s what they’ll get:

Money Payments: ₦350,000 every month for his wife’s upkeep;

N250,000 every 3 months to support the children’s education and family needs; and another ₦250,000 every 3 months as yearly allowance.

Other Benefits: Free medical treatment in Nigeria and abroad; 3 government cars, changed every 4 years; a fully furnished 5-bedroom house anywhere in Nigeria.

4 security officers (Police and DSS); paid vacation every year;

Free staff for house and office work; and 1 free government phone line.

These benefits are legal and will continue unless the wife remarries.

Chukwudi Iwuchukwu