State Police
10 Apr
State police,within the purview of Nigeria’s United States-modelled federal and presidential system of government, means a policing model administered at a devolved or sub-national level.
29 Mar
Former governor of Kano State, Ibrahim Shekarau, has asserted that prioritising the adoption of community police over the proposed establishment of state police will be more effective in addressing the current security challenges in the country.
24 Mar
The Lagos State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr Lawal Pedro (SAN), says the state is fully ready for state police, only waiting for whistle to be blown for the creation.
14 Mar
It is enheartening that the Federal and State Governments are hearkening to our outcry: They have given nod to the establishment of state police.
6 Mar
As efforts are afoot towards empowering state governments to own and manage police formation in their respective jurisdictions, there is a need to focus on how states can effectively manage police forces of their own without a carry-over of the excesses...
5 Mar
I was one of the delegates nominated by the Akwa Ibom State Government to attend the 2014 National Conference convoked by President Goodluck Jonathan.
27 Feb
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has said the creation state police would be given attention in the constitution amendment by the National Assembly.
26 Feb
Regarded as one of the clear features of federalism, the multilevel policing system has been in place across countries of the world where sub-national bodies exist. It is variously termed State Police, Regional Police or Provincial Police.
26 Feb
Mr. President, I begin with a question: where are your friends? I have heard complaints in your old circle of friends that you have abandoned them.
25 Feb
Nigerians seem not to be very happy with the parliament because of the way their issues are being handled at the moment, especially the last time you met with the Service Chiefs on the issue of security.
24 Feb
As the Federal Government and the 36 state governors mull the creation of state police, the groundswell of support for state police is increasing as some notable Nigerians continue to support the idea.
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