The National Assembly has announced plans to transmit the bill seeking to establish State Police in Nigeria to President Bola Tinubu for assent.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The Clerk of the National Assembly, Kamoru Ogunlana, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, confirming that 28 State Houses of Assembly have approved the constitutional amendment required for the establishment of State Police.

Ogunlana said the Office of the Clerk had received reports from the 28 state legislatures indicating their approval of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Sixth Alteration) Bill, which seeks to provide for the creation of State Police Services and related matters.

“The Office of the Clerk to the National Assembly wishes to inform the general public that it has received reports from 28 State Houses of Assembly indicating their approval of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Sixth Alteration) Bill, seeking to provide for the establishment of State Police Services and related matters,” the statement read in part.

The National Assembly had transmitted the proposed constitutional amendment to the State Houses of Assembly on September 16, 2026, requesting that their resolutions be communicated within 30 days.

Although the stipulated period ended on October 15, Ogunlana said his office would continue to receive reports from states that had yet to submit their responses.

He explained that the approval secured from 28 states had exceeded the constitutional requirement of at least two-thirds of the 36 State Houses of Assembly, equivalent to 24 states, as stipulated under Section 9 of the 1999 Constitution.

“The stipulated period elapsed on 15 October 2026, but my Office shall continue accept reports from the State Houses of Assembly until the bill is transmitted for assent.

“Following the receipt and verification of the reports, the Office confirms that 28 State Houses of Assembly have approved the Bill.

“This represents more than the constitutionally prescribed threshold of not less than two-thirds of the 36 State Houses of Assembly, equivalent to 24 States, as required under Section 9 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999,” Ogunlana stated.

The clerk further disclosed that his office had completed the necessary administrative verification of the reports, including the accompanying votes and proceedings, to confirm their authenticity and ensure that they accurately reflected the decisions of the respective state legislatures.

He added that the bill would now be forwarded to President Tinubu for assent.

Ogunlana also clarified that Section 9 of the Constitution does not specifically require a Third Reading for a Constitution Alteration Bill, unlike the procedure for ordinary legislation.

He said the required administrative processes were being completed to facilitate the transmission of the bill to the President in line with the Acts Authentication Act, CAP A2, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004.

“It is pertinent to clarify that Section 9 of the Constitution does not expressly prescribe a Third Reading for a Constitution Alteration Bill, unlike the procedure applicable to ordinary Bills.

“In view of the approvals secured from the required number of State Houses of Assembly, the necessary administrative processes are being undertaken to facilitate the transmission of the Bill to His Excellency, the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, for assent, in accordance with the Acts Authentication Act, CAP A2, (LFN) 2004,” he said.

The National Assembly expressed appreciation to the State Houses of Assembly for their cooperation and timely responses, assuring Nigerians that it would continue to provide updates on developments concerning the constitutional amendment process.

The African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has accused Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji of taking possession of mobile phones and other electronic devices stolen during an attack on him and his team.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

It would be recalled that Sowore and members of his team were reportedly attacked in Ekiti State last week, an incident he described as an assassination attempt.

In a post on X on Tuesday, the activist alleged that the Ekiti State Government had refused to return the stolen devices, despite claims that they had been traced to the Government House.

Sowore questioned why the governor would allegedly seek possession of devices that could serve as evidence in the investigation into the attack.

“We have been informed that Governor Biodun Oyebanji personally instructed the Rapid Response Squad, RRS, Commander, Ogidan, to hand over our recovered devices to him yesterday. Why would the governor take possession of evidence connected to the brutal attack on us?” he queried.

The AAC presidential candidate also criticised the police and the Department of State Services (DSS), accusing them of remaining silent after he released videos showing the faces of those allegedly involved in the attack on October 30.

According to Sowore, neither the governor nor the Commissioner of Police or the DSS had made any public statement or announced arrests of the alleged principal suspects.

He further claimed that some of the individuals seen in the videos had attended meetings where plans were allegedly being made for President Bola Tinubu’s campaign activities in Ekiti State.

“Since we released the chilling videos exposing the faces of members of the armed gang that tried to kill us on October 30, the Ekiti State Governor, Commissioner of Police, and DSS have all suddenly gone silent! No arrests of the key culprit who have been seen in meetings planning for Tinubu’s campaign coming up in Ekiti soon. Not a word from the Governor. Not a word from the Commissioner of Police. Not a word from the DSS,” he wrote.

Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has said the state needs a street-smart and credible leader capable of driving its development.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Oborevwori made the statement while speaking at a reception held in his honour in Isoko, where he highlighted his commitment to the state and urged residents to support his administration.

The governor said Delta State was his only home, questioning why he would not prioritise its development when he lives there.

He also called on residents to vote massively for him, President Bola Tinubu and other All Progressives Congress (APC) candidates in the 2027 elections.

Oborevwori said:

“I have instruments to campaign, I have work to do. If you talk about street credibility, street wisdom, street smart, it’s only somebody that is street smart that can do this for you because I live with you here. I don’t have a second home; the only home that I have is Delta State. I stay here more.

“So, why don’t I develop a state where I stay, where I live? It’s important to expect more because my agenda is more. I have said it openly: ask and it shall be given; the bible said it, you ask it, and I will say no? Why are we expecting more? We can also be proud of the progress that we have made.

“And so, the largest room in the world is the room for improvement, and with your continuous support and encouragement, we shall continue to do more while consolidating the achievements of the last three years of our administration.

“Turn this adjustment into a massive vote for President Tinubu, myself, and all APC candidates in Delta State. Continue to trust us and pray for us.”