The Senate on Wednesday said the proposed state police system would be protected from abuse by governors through stringent constitutional safeguards, federal oversight mechanisms and judicial review provisions, as lawmakers passed the constitutional amendment bill establishing state police services across the country.

The Nigerian Senate is set to reconvene today for an emergency session to pass the contentious State Police Bill, a major security reform.

Nigeria's governors have intensified their push for the establishment of state police, demanding greater constitutional…

The bill is designed to provide a legal framework for a dual policing structure in Nigeria, allowing states to establish and operate their own police services alongside the…

The Senate is set to vote today on the State Police Bill, transmitted by President Tinubu. Retired military and police chiefs share differing views on gove

The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday passed a constitutional amendment bill seeking to establish state police across the country, a major step towards overhauling Nigeria’s policing…

The Nigerian Senate is voting on a constitutional amendment to create state police, addressing insecurity concerns. Key officials attend the crucial procee

The Senate on Wednesday passed the constitutional amendment bill seeking the establishment of state police services across the country, marking a major step in Nigeria’s…

The Nigerian Senate has passed a bill to establish state police, outlining robust safeguards to prevent governors from abusing their powers. Learn more abo

The Senate on Wednesday said the proposed state police system would be protected from abuse by governors through stringent constitutional safeguards, federal oversight mechanisms…

Nigeria's State Police Bill moves to state assemblies for approval after Senate passage. Learn about the dual policing structure and safeguards against abu

The Senate on Wednesday passed a landmark constitutional amendment bill establishing state police services across Nigeria, a major step...

The Senate's passage of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Alteration) (State Police) Bill, 2026, has handed governors...

IN an epoch-making session that fundamentally alters the geopolitical and security landscape of the nation, the Senate, yesterday, passed a landmark constitutional amendment bill…