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Tinubu Sets Up Committee to Prepare National Policing Bill for State Police Rollout
By Derick Peretengboro
President Bola Tinubu has inaugurated a Presidential Working Group tasked with drafting the National Policing Bill, a key piece of legislation expected to provide the legal framework for the implementation of state policing across Nigeria.
The committee was inaugurated as part of the federal government’s efforts to advance policing reforms following the National Assembly’s approval of the Constitution Alteration (State Police) Bill, 2026. The constitutional amendment establishes a dual policing structure, while the proposed National Policing Bill will outline how the system will operate in practice.
Speaking during the inauguration, the President said the constitutional amendment alone was not sufficient to operationalise state police, stressing that a comprehensive legal framework was necessary to ensure effective implementation.
Tinubu explained that the proposed legislation would address critical areas, including minimum policing standards, certification of state readiness, coordination between federal and state police authorities, accountability measures, protection of human rights, and financial requirements for the new policing structure.
He said the working group had been mandated to produce a technically sound draft bill that would be ready for transmission to the National Assembly immediately after the constitutional amendment process is completed.
According to the President, beginning work on the legislation before the constitutional process is finalised would prevent unnecessary delays in implementing the proposed state police system.
The committee is also expected to recommend additional legal and administrative measures required to ensure a smooth transition to Nigeria’s planned dual policing framework, aimed at strengthening security and improving law enforcement across the country.
By staff Reporter Rukevwe Odeh
Nigeria’s petrol prices may face downward pressure following a fresh decline in international crude oil prices, amid growing optimism that diplomatic efforts to end the conflict between the United States and Iran could lead to the resumption of crude oil and petroleum product shipments through the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
The development could ease pressure on global oil markets, as the Strait of Hormuz remains a major international route for crude oil and petroleum product transportation.
A possible restoration of shipping activities through the waterway is expected to improve global supply and reduce concerns over disruptions that have contributed to fluctuations in oil prices.
By staff Reporter Rukevwe Odeh
The Presidency and presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, have exchanged words following allegations that officials of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) prevented him from greeting Nigeria’s victorious Under-17 women’s national football team, the Flamingos, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.
Obi alleged that NFF officials stopped him from approaching the players when he encountered the team at the airport on Monday, following their return from Morocco with the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup trophy.
In a statement issued through his media office, the former Anambra State governor said he had asked his protocol officer, Jackie Wayas, to find out whether he could welcome and congratulate the players.
By staff Reporter Rukevwe Odeh
Leader of the Warri South-West Legislative House and Chairman of the Delta State Councillors Forum, Rt. Hon. Ekpemupolo Idukedoumene Samuel, has warmly welcomed Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, alongside members of the Delta State APC Campaign Council, to Warri South-West Local Government Area.
The visit forms part of the party’s political engagements and mobilisation activities ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Ekpemupolo Samuel’s reception of the governor and his entourage underscores the involvement of political and legislative stakeholders in the party’s activities across the local government area.
The visit also provides an opportunity for party leaders, elected representatives and grassroots stakeholders to interact as the APC intensifies its political engagements across Delta State.
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