Anti-dynasty bill close to realizing 1987 Charter’s intent

Two members of academe, including one who served in the 2018 Consultative Committee that reviewed the 1987 Constitution, yesterday said the passage of the anti-dynasty bill on third reading by the House of Representatives marks a significant step toward realizing the constitutional mandate prohibiting political dynasties.

Senate passes state police bill, refers proposed law to Constitution Review Committee

The bill seeks to devolve policing powers to subnational governments to strengthen Nigeria’s internal security architecture. The post Senate passes state police bill, refers proposed law to Constitution Review Committee appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Abdulqudus Ogundapo

IG promotes 374 officers in Kwara

The Inspector-General of Police has approved the promotion of 374 officers in the Kwara State Police Command, rewarding diligence and professionalism. Read More: https://punchng.com/ig-promotes-374-officers-in-kwara/

By Punch Newspapers

State Police Bill: A clause-by-clause breakdown and what it means for Nigeria

After decades of debate, failed attempts, and mounting insecurity that has left Nigerians questioning the capacity of a centralised police force to police a country of over 200 million people spread across 36 states, the National Assembly has placed before the executive a landmark constitutional alteration bill — Bill No. 7 — formally titled "A Bill for an Act to Alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 to Provide for the Establishment of State Police and for Related Mat...

By Ayobami