House Passes State Police Bill Amid Walkout
The House of Representatives has approved the State Police Bill, but minority lawmakers staged a walkout, alleging that constitutional procedures were not followed during its passage.
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Historic Breakthrough: State Police Bill Clears Senate, Moves to State Assemblies in 2026 Security Reform Push
The Senate has approved the State Police Bill, moving Nigeria closer to decentralised policing as state assemblies prepare to decide its fate.
Reps Tell Tinubu To Prioritise Security And Economy Over 2027 Politics Amid Rising National Crisis
Opposition lawmakers address journalists at the National Assembly while calling on President Tinubu to prioritise security.
Concerning Report: 68 Legislative Promises Remain Unfulfilled as 10th National Assembly Nears End
A new performance assessment of Nigeria’s 10th National Assembly has revealed that lawmakers have yet to deliver on 68 out of 92 legislative commitments tracked since the start of their tenure. The findings, released by AdvoKC Foundation, show that the House of Representatives recorded an overall fulfilment score of 26.8 per cent, while the Senate…
Major Breakthrough: State Police Move Closer as NASS Defines Federal and State Policing Powers
Nigeria’s long-running debate over the establishment of state police moved significantly forward on Thursday as both chambers of the National Assembly advanced constitutional amendments aimed at decentralising policing and strengthening the country’s security architecture. The House of Representatives approved the proposed legislation following overwhelming support from lawmakers, while the Senate passed the bill for second…
National Assembly to Pass State Police Bill This Week, Says Bamidele
Nigeria’s long-debated state police initiative could become a reality this week, as Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele revealed that the National Assembly is set to pass a constitutional amendment creating state police. The move comes amid growing concerns over insecurity and increasing calls for decentralised policing across the country.