State police establishment and constitutional amendments in Nigeria
Steady: 2 in the last 7 days
Updated saturday
The latest in this situation
- Police retirees have called on the federal government to initiate pension reforms.
- Tinubu mandates security reforms requiring legislative action.
- The government presented a document to the Assembly of the Republic.
- A State Assembly is currently reviewing proposed legislation regarding police services.
- The federal government is considering pension increases for police officers.
How it started
The National Assembly is discussing the amendment of the 1999 Constitution regarding the establishment of state police services and federal policing duties.
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What happened
The National Assembly is discussing the amendment of the 1999 Constitution regarding the establishment of state police services and federal policing duties.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Tinubu mandates security reforms requiring legislative action.1 source
- President Tinubu was expected to assent to the Police Exit Bill, which concerns the inclusion of the police force in the Contributory Pension Scheme.Sub-event
- The Osun State House of Assembly approved the constitutional amendment regarding the establishment of state police services.Sub-event
- Tunji Alausa appeared before the senate ad hoc committee, and the Ministry coordinated with the NPF for school safety.Sub-event
- A police plan has been introduced seeking revisions to the Assembly and Demonstration Act.Sub-event
Nigerian legislature discusses constitutional amendments for state police services and federal policing duties.1 source
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The entities involved
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National Assembly
National Assembly of Ecuador
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Nigeria Police Force
Nigerian government agency.
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Bola Ahmed Tinubu
12th Governor of Lagos (1999–2007) and President of Nigeria since 2023
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senate
type of legislative body, often the upper house or chamber of a bicameral legislature