JUST IN: N’Assembly to transmit state police bill to Tinubu today
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Wed, 4 Nov 2026, 12:42
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The State Police Bill, which seeks to decentralise policing functions between the Federal and state governments, will be transmitted to President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday (today) for assent. The approval by the state assemblies marks a significant milestone in the push for constitutional amendment to allow states to establish and manage their own police forces alongside the Nigeria Police Force.
Context & Background
✦“The State Police Bill has received the backing of 29 State Assemblies.
Key Figures & Named Entities
Wednesday:The State Police Bill, which seeks to decentralise policing functions between the Federal and state governments, will be transmitted to President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday (today) for assent.Wednesday:The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, disclosed this on Wednesday while presiding over plenary, following the approval of the constitutional amendment proposal by 29 of the 36 state Houses of Assembly.today:Later today, the Clerk to the National Assembly will transmit it to the President for assent,” he said.
Outlook & Next Steps
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Key Takeaways
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✦The State Police Bill, which seeks to decentralise policing functions between the Federal and state governments, will be transmitted to President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday (today) for assent.
✦The approval by the state assemblies marks a significant milestone in the push for constitutional amendment to allow states to establish and manage their own police forces alongside the Nigeria Police Force.
✦“The State Police Bill has received the backing of 29 State Assemblies.
Key Facts:Wednesday: The State Police Bill, which seeks to decentralise policing functions between the Federal and state governments, will be transmitted to President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday (today) for assent.Wednesday: The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, disclosed this on Wednesday while presiding over plenary, following the approval of the constitutional amendment proposal by 29 of the 36 state Houses of Assembly.today: Later today, the Clerk to the National Assembly will transmit it to the President for assent,” he said.
Editorial Excerpt
The National Assembly is set to transmit the state police bill to President Bola Tinubu for assent today after 29 state assemblies approved the proposal.
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What is the latest development regarding National Assembly of Nigeria?
The State Police Bill, which seeks to decentralise policing functions between the Federal and state governments, will be transmitted to President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday (today) for assent.
Who are the key organizations or public figures mentioned?
The approval by the state assemblies marks a significant milestone in the push for constitutional amendment to allow states to establish and manage their own police forces alongside the Nigeria Police Force.
What timeline or key figures were confirmed?
The State Police Bill, which seeks to decentralise policing functions between the Federal and state governments, will be transmitted to President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday (today) for assent.