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BREAKING: Reps pass landmark bill to establish state police

The House of Representatives has passed a bill seeking to amend the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to provide for the establishment of state police. The constitutional amendment bill scaled through during Thursday’s plenary session after lawmakers considered the committee report on the proposed alteration. Presiding over the session, the Speaker of […]

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Tinubu promises state police, to tackle unemployment

President Bola Tinubu on Monday expressed optimism that Nigerians should expect better days ahead, stating that the country has now emerged from its economic and security challenges. The President made the remarks while speaking at an interfaith breaking of fast event held at the State House Banquet Hall in Abuja. The gathering included 20 governors, […]

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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 […]