For years, the state police debate in Nigeria occupied that familiar political territory where pessimistic (some would argue realistic) Nigerians say ideas go to be discussed endlessly and never acted upon. What is happening in the Senate right now is different, and the man most responsible for that difference is Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele.

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…

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