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Minority Lawmakers Exit House Session Over Procedure Disputes During State Police Bill Vote
Minority representatives staged a walkout in the House to protest what they called unconstitutional procedures during the voting process for the State Police Services bill.
Minority Lawmakers Exit House Session During State Police Bill Debate
Minority members of the House of Representatives walked out of a plenary session on Thursday to protest perceived procedural violations during the passage of a state police bill.
Governor Abiodun Expects Unified State Assembly Approval for State Police Bill
Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun anticipates that all 36 state assemblies will unanimously pass the bill for state policing, a move he says will significantly bolster national security and address the existing police-to-citizen shortfall.
Abaribe Urges Constitutional Protection for State Police Funding
Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe argues that funding for a proposed state police force must be protected by the constitution and directed to an independent commission to prevent fiscal mismanagement.
Zimbabwe Senate Supports Constitutional Changes Extending President Mnangagwa’s Term
The Zimbabwean Senate has overwhelmingly passed amendments to the constitution, paving the way for President Emmerson Mnangagwa to extend his rule until 2030 despite significant opposition and accusations of democratic backsliding.
Senate Approves Legislation for State-Level Policing
The Nigerian Senate has approved a constitutional amendment to introduce a dual policing system, allowing states to establish their own police services alongside a federal structure.
Senate Switches to Manual Voting for State Police Bill After Technical Failure
Technical issues forced the Nigerian Senate to abandon its electronic voting system in favor of manual hand-raising while debating a critical constitutional amendment regarding the creation of state police.
President Tinubu Submits State Police Constitution Alteration Bill to Senate
President Bola Tinubu has forwarded a bill to the Senate to amend the 1999 Constitution, allowing for the creation of state police forces to bolster national security and community involvement.
Akpabio Requests Full Senate Presence for Crucial State Police Amendment Vote
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has mandated all senators to attend Wednesday's session for the vote on establishing state police, a move aimed at decentralizing security and improving local protection.