By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The Senate has defended the passage of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Alteration) (State Police) Bill, 2026, describing it as a product of national consensus rather than political cynicism. The upper chamber said the legislative initiative was born out of necessity and not political expediency, stressing that […]

Nigeria has moved a step closer to ending nearly six decades of a centrally controlled policing system following the passage…

Nigeria moved a significant step closer to one of the most far-reaching security reforms in its democratic history on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, as the Senate approved a…

The National Assembly has finally cleared the path toward dismantling Nigeria’s 66-year-old unitary security architecture.

…Shelve reform till after 2027 election, Obi tells Tinubu Political parties and other Nigerians have expressed sharply contrasting views over

Senate Leader: State Police Can’t Wait as Insecurity Deepens

When the House of Representatives voted on one of Nigeria's most consequential constitutional reforms in decades, the outcome...

The Senate defends the passage of the State Police Bill, 2026, stating it's driven by national consensus and security needs, not politics.

By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The Senate has defended the passage of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Alteration) (State Police) Bill, 2026, describing it as a…