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Olisa Agbakoba advises federal government to safeguard institutions from executive overreach
Senior advocate Olisa Agbakoba urges the Nigerian government to constitutionally insulate key national institutions from executive interference to ensure that planned state police reforms do not lead to political abuse.
Restricting State Power: How the National Assembly Reformed the State Police Bill
The National Assembly has passed a landmark bill introducing state policing in Nigeria, incorporating strict constitutional safeguards to prevent governors from abusing these forces for political persecution.
Senate Introduces Strict Safeguards to Prevent Governor Misuse of State Police
The Nigerian Senate has passed a landmark constitutional amendment to establish state-run police services while implementing strict legal safeguards to prevent governors from abusing their power.
Nigerian Senate Schedules Vote on State Police Bill
The Nigerian Senate has finalized Wednesday for the voting process on the state police bill, an initiative aimed at restructuring the country's security architecture.