NEWS

Ogun Ready for State Police – Abiodun Declares

Daily Dispatch November 5, 2026

…begins cash transfer scheme in Sagamu, extends programme across state Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has declared his administration’s readiness to establish a state police force, describing it as a critical step towards strengthening security, protecting investments and sustaining

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Army Expansion Will Strengthen Fight Against Insecurity – Tinubu

Daily Dispatch July 30, 2026

….says State Police Will Have Safeguards The President made the remarks on Thursday while receiving traditional rulers from Oyo State, led by the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, at the State House, Abuja. According to Tinubu, the newly created Army divisions are better positioned and motivated to confront insecurity, adding that the move […]

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Abiodun Raises Funding, Judicial Reform Concerns as State Police Bill Advances

Daily Dispatch July 11, 2026

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has called for far-reaching judicial, fiscal and institutional reforms to ensure the success of the proposed State Police system, saying the initiative must go beyond creating new security structures to addressing the legal and financial frameworks that will sustain them. Speaking at the THISDAY/ARISE TV Town Hall Meeting on […]

COLUMNS

Why State Police Frighten Nigerians

Daily Dispatch July 8, 2026

By Iduh Onah EVERY nation eventually arrives at defining moments when the issue before it is no longer what ought to be done, but whether those entrusted with doing it are worthy of the people’s trust. Nigeria’s recurring debate over state police belongs squarely in that category. Just yesterday, Tuesday, July 7, 2026, President Tinubu […]

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Tinubu Sends State Police Bill to Senate, Lawmakers Set for Consideration

Daily Dispatch June 23, 2026

President Bola Tinubu has transmitted a constitutional amendment bill seeking the establishment of state police to the Senate, marking a significant step in the ongoing efforts to reform Nigeria’s security architecture. The proposed legislation, which aims to create a legal framework for state-controlled police forces across the federation, is expected to come up for

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Senate Moves to Pass State Police Bill, Seeks Constitutional Amendment

Daily Dispatch June 9, 2026

The Nigerian Senate is set to begin consideration of amendments to the 1999 Constitution this week to pave the way for the establishment of state police across the country. Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday through his Directorate of Media and Public Affairs, indicating that the proposed legislation could […]