constitutional reform

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The House of Representatives has withdrawn its proposed state police legislation and moved to consider President Bola Tinubu’s constitutional amendment bill instead, following the president’s formal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.

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has signed constitutional amendments extending presidential terms from five to seven years, sparking a nationwide shutdown call.

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.