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Senate to fast-track state police bill on resumption

The Nigerian Senate has signalled plans to fast-track the state police bill when lawmakers resume plenary. Senators say the move is part of wider efforts to overhaul the country’s security architecture and respond more effectively to banditry, kidnappings, and terrorism. The proposal seeks to amend the 1999 Constitution to allow both federal and state police structures, moving policing from the Exclusive to the Concurrent Legislative List so states can establish their own forces.instagram+2 Key members of the Senate have indicated that the bill will be prioritised and isolated from other constitutional amendments to speed up its passage once the chamber reconvenes. For the reform to take effect, it will still need two thirds support in both the Senate and House of Representatives, approval by at least 24 state Houses of Assembly, and presidential assent

Abdulmumini Auwal SA July 5, 2026

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Nigeria

State police debate advances in Senate

Nigeria’s debate over state police has moved forward after President Bola Tinubu sent a constitutional amendment bill to the Senate. The proposal seeks to create a legal framework for state police as part of wider efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s security system. Lawmakers say the plan could help states respond faster to local security challenges. The bill was read in the Senate and referred to the Constitution Review Committee for further work. The committee is expected to examine the proposal and report back to the Senate before any final decision is made. Supporters of state police say the current federal policing structure is no longer enough to handle the country’s growing security problems. They believe giving states more control over policing could improve response time and intelligence gathering. However, the proposal is still subject to more legislative steps. For the bill […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA June 24, 2026

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Nigeria

State Police: Joint Lawmakers–Executive Panel Concludes Work

The joint panel made up of federal lawmakers and representatives of the executive has concluded its work on a framework to establish state police in Nigeria, bringing the long-running agitation for decentralised policing a step closer to reality. According to presidency officials, the committee’s report will form the basis of a constitutional amendment bill and enabling laws that will be transmitted to the National Assembly in the coming weeks, as part of ongoing consultations by the Federal Government aimed at developing a workable model for state police. Earlier this year, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, reiterated the Federal Government’s “strong commitment” to the establishment of state police, saying President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is determined to see the reform become a reality once the necessary legal framework is secured. “It is the desire of President Bola Ahmed […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA June 5, 2026

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Nigeria

IG unveils framework for state police operations, safeguards

The push to establish state police in Nigeria gained momentum yesterday as Inspector-General of Police Tunji Disu, through the chairman of the Nigeria Police Force Committee on State Police, Prof. Olu Ogunsakin, submitted a comprehensive framework to the Senate. The 75-page proposal, presented to Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin, is expected to guide ongoing constitutional amendments needed to create state police across the country. The committee recommended moving policing from the Exclusive Legislative List to the Concurrent List to make state police constitutionally possible. It also proposed the creation of a Nigeria Police Service at the federal level and State Police Services for sub-national governments, with clearly defined jurisdictions to avoid overlapping duties. As part of safeguards, the framework insists that election security and related matters should remain under the control of the federal police. It further outlines multi-layered accountability […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA March 27, 2026

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Nigeria

Calls grow for referendum amid dispute over Constitution reform

A renewed push for a referendum in Nigeria’s Constitution has sparked nationwide debate among legal experts, civil society groups, and regional organisations. Many describe the current system as elite-driven and undemocratic, calling for a people-endorsed Constitution that reflects true national consensus. Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Wole Olanipekun, recently described the absence of a referendum clause in the 1999 Constitution as a major flaw. His remarks reignited public concern over how Nigeria’s constitutions have historically been imposed without popular ratification. Since independence, no Nigerian constitution has ever been approved through a national referendum. Under the current arrangement, amendments require the support of two-thirds of both chambers of the National Assembly and at least two-thirds of state Houses of Assembly. Critics argue that this legislative process excludes the citizens whose lives the laws govern. Groups such as Afenifere, Yoruba Ronu, PANDEF, and […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA November 6, 2025

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Nigeria

Kaduna Governor Donates SUVs to Monarchs, Highlights Unity and Peace Efforts

SUVs for Peace: Kaduna Governor Honors Traditional LeadersKaduna State Governor Uba Sani has donated 23 SUVs to traditional leaders, recognizing their pivotal role in maintaining peace and security. The event, held at Sir Kashim Ibrahim House in Kaduna, underscored the state’s success in curbing insecurity through collaboration between monarchs, security agencies, and community stakeholders. “Without Traditional Leaders, No Peace”Governor Sani praised traditional rulers for their grassroots intelligence-sharing and round-the-clock efforts to resolve conflicts: “Our non-kinetic approach—prioritizing dialogue over force—works because of traditional leaders. They are the bridge between communities and security agencies.” He credited the state’s two-year streak of zero ethno-religious clashes to this synergy, declaring Kaduna “one of Nigeria’s most peaceful sub-nationals.” Beyond Ceremonial Gestures: Vehicles for Community OutreachThe donated SUVs, facilitated by House Speaker Tajudeen Abbas , are intended to enhance traditional rulers’ mobility for peacebuilding and governance […]

Ahmad May 5, 2025

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