At last, members of Nigeria’s House of Representatives have passed the bill for state police in the country. The proposed new policing system which is aimed at addressing rising insecurity across the country saw 289 out of the 290 members in attendance voting in favour of state police while only one member abstained. But because […]

The House of Representatives on Thursday passed a constitutional amendment bill seeking to establish state police across Nigeria, marking a significant step in the country’s…

By Gift Chapi-Odekina, Abuja The House of Representatives is set to vote on a key constitutional amendment bill seeking the creation of state police, as part of renewed…

The Nigerian House of Representatives has passed the State Police Bill with 289 votes, decentralizing policing. Learn more about the dramatic session.

The Nigerian House of Representatives has passed the State Police Bill, a move set to decentralise policing and address rising insecurity. Get the full det

The House of Representatives has adopted the report on the proposed establishment of state police and approved 18 constitutional amendment clauses. The

The House of Representatives has adopted the report on state police, approving 18 constitutional amendment clauses to establish state police in Nigeria.

The House of Representatives on Thursday passed a constitutional amendment bill seeking to establish state police across Nigeria. The leg...

The bill stipulates that no state police formation shall commence operations unless it is established by a law enacted by the relevant State House of Assembly and certified as…

The State Police Bill has scaled its second reading in the Senate, moving Nigeria closer to devolving policing powers and addressing security challenges. L

By Henry Umoru ABUJA — A bill seeking to establish state police and transfer policing powers to subnational governments, aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s internal security…

The Senate has called for urgent consideration of a legal framework for state policing in Nigeria, as lawmakers expressed concern over rising banditry and the increasing targeting…

A US lawmaker praises President Tinubu and the House of Representatives for passing the State Police Bill, a key step to address insecurity in Nigeria.

• Bamidele: bill adequately addresses concerns about abuse by state governments

Growing Insecurity: House to Pass State Police Bill Tomorrow

The National Assembly is set to amend the 1999 Constitution, paving the way for State Police in Nigeria. This move aims to decentralize policing and addres

Nigeria moved a step closer to creating state police forces after the Senate passed a constitutional amendment bill for a second reading..

The House of Representatives, yesterday, overwhelmingly voted in favour of a constitutional amendment bill seeking to establish state police across the country, marking a major…

After decades of debate, failed attempts, and mounting insecurity that has left Nigerians questioning the capacity of a centralised police...

He said, "I am thankful to see that Nigeria’s House of Representatives passed this important policy that I’ve been calling for since...

.Shagari to NASS: approve state police now Before insecurity consumes Nigeria