House Approves State Police Bill THE House of Representatives has passed the State Police Bill, marking a significant milestone in Nigeria’s ongoing efforts to reform its security architecture and strengthen local policing structures. The bill secured overwhelming support during plenary, with 289 lawmakers voting in favour and only four opposing the proposal. The decision followed […]
National Assembly Reviews Major Governance Proposal A proposal to introduce a single six-year term for Nigeria’s President and state governors is emerging as one of the most significant constitutional reform discussions currently before the National Assembly. The initiative, revealed by Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele, is being examined alongside other electoral and governance reform measures aimed […]
Governors Begin Structural Planning for State Police Reform THE Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has advanced preparatory work on the proposed establishment of state police, outlining key operational modalities in anticipation of an imminent constitutional amendment that could decentralise policing in the country. According to a communiqué issued after its latest meeting in Abuja, the governors […]
By TOSAN OYAKHILOME-AKAHOMEN Executive Push, Legislative Acceleration NIGERIA may be on the cusp of one of its most consequential security reforms since 1999, as the Senate signals readiness to fast-track constitutional amendments that would pave the way for state police. The renewed urgency follows a direct appeal by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who asked lawmakers […]
Reform Process Slows as Electoral Clock Ticks NIGERIA’S constitutional amendment process is facing renewed scrutiny as unresolved reform bills raise concerns about preparedness for the 2027 general elections. Despite earlier public hearings and widespread enthusiasm, deliberations within the National Assembly of Nigeria have slowed, with critical proposals yet to clear legislative hurdles. Stakeholders warn that […]
By IFEOMA IZUCHUKWU THE House of Representatives will on Wednesday begin debate on a comprehensive set of constitution amendment bills as part of the ongoing review of the 1999 Constitution. Deputy Speaker Benjamin Okezie Kalu, who also chairs the House Committee on Constitution Review, announced that deliberations will continue through Thursday, with voting scheduled for […]
By DAVID JOHN-FLUKE AS Nigeria edges toward a pivotal moment in its democratic journey, lawmakers at both federal and state levels are working intensely to push through a new round of constitutional amendments before the year runs out. The process—often slow, contentious, and politically delicate—has now entered what key actors describe as its […]
By MELVIN KOFFA A fresh wave of agitation is sweeping across Nigeria’s political and civic space as legal luminaries, civil society groups, and regional organisations intensify calls for a referendum in the ongoing constitutional reform process. Many argue that without a direct vote by the people, any new constitution will remain an elite-driven document lacking […]
By TOSAN OYAKHILOME-AKAHOMEN AS the National Assembly begins a fresh round of constitutional amendments, lawmakers have received 55 proposals for new states across Nigeria — 31 from the North and 24 from the South. According to documents before the Joint Ad Hoc Committee on Constitution Review, the North Central leads with 13 requests, including Wan, […]
By TOSAN OYAKHILOME-AKAHOMEN FOR decades, the South-east region of Nigeria has carried the weight of a historic grievance — being the only geopolitical zone with five states, compared to six or seven in other regions. This structural imbalance has long been cited as a source of political and economic marginalisation. Now, that long-standing agitation […]