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Tinubu reaffirms commitment to state policing, security in 2026

President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s security architecture in 2026 through deeper collaboration with regional and global partners, alongside reforms aimed at confronting terrorism, banditry and other emerging threats. The President made this known in his New Year’s address to the nation on January 1, where he said security and […]

State police bill scales second reading at House of Reps
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Survey shows 70% of Nigerians back state police

A nationwide survey conducted by the Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre has revealed that 70 per cent of Nigerians support the establishment of state police alongside the Federal Police. The survey, carried out in November 2025, examined public awareness and perceptions of Nigeria’s ongoing Constitution Review process and identified priority areas where citizens are calling […]

State police bill scales second reading at House of Reps
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State police bill scales second reading at House of Reps

The House of Representatives has successfully passed a bill on second reading that calls for the creation of state police. According to The Times, with the support of 13 House members, the legislation passed the Green Chamber with a majority vote. Many lawmakers said that the nation’s continued security concerns outweighed their concerns about state […]