14 articles tagged with “State Police”
Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele has called for state police funding to be designated a first-line charge, warning of risks if the initiative is left to governors without federal safeguards.
President Tinubu has forwarded a state police bill to the House of Representatives, which has set aside its own version in favor of the executive proposal. The bill is now under review by the House Committee on Constitution Review.
The House of Representatives has withdrawn its proposed state police legislation and moved to consider President Bola Tinubu’s constitutional amendment bill instead, following the president’s formal transmission to lawmakers.
Senate Deputy President Senator Barau Jibrin has praised President Bola Tinubu's push for state police, calling it a 'masterstroke' to combat Nigeria's insecurity.
Inspector General of Police outlines vision for state police, emphasizing improved community engagement and intelligence gathering to bolster local security.
Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has called for the establishment of state police forces, arguing that empowering governors as chief security officers is key to addressing Nigeria’s insecurity challenges.
Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah calls for financial autonomy and modern technology in state police operations, emphasizing accountability and national coordination.
Anambra Governor Soludo and Senate leader Bamidele weigh in on the state police debate, with consensus shifting from 'if' to 'how'—but funding remains a critical hurdle.
President Bola Tinubu has inaugurated a Presidential Working Group tasked with preparing the National Policing Bill, which will provide the legal framework for state policing in Nigeria.
President Bola Tinubu has inaugurated a seven-member working group, led by former House Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila, to prepare an implementation-ready draft of the National Policing Bill ahead of potential constitutional amendments for state police operationalisation.
The Centre for Crisis Communication has called on Nigerian state legislatures and stakeholders to accelerate the establishment of state police forces, citing worsening insecurity and the need for localized security responses.
Nigeria's push for state police forces has reached a critical stage following the Senate's passage of the State Police Bill, sparking debate over federalism and constitutional authority.
The chief judge of Taraba State has publicly supported President Bola Tinubu's push for state police, citing rising criminality, as media analysis underscores the proposal's significance for Nigeria's federal future.
President Bola Tinubu's push for state police and judicial reforms has drawn both support and concern, with former NBA President Olisa Agbakoba urging safeguards against executive overreach, while regional governors back the administration's agenda.