Constitution
4 LAS News stories tagged “Constitution”, newest first. Every story links its sources.
Sokoto Assembly approves bill to create state police services
The Sokoto State House of Assembly unanimously passed a constitutional amendment to establish state police forces, while the federal Nigeria Police Force remains the national service. The bill outlines duties, appointment procedures and funding for the new bodies.
LAS News Desk · 28 Oct 2026, 01:46 WAT · 2 sources
Kano and Jigawa Assemblies Approve Constitutional Amendments for State Police
Both Kano and Jigawa state legislatures voted to allow state governments to create their own police forces, a move aimed at strengthening community policing and decentralising security responsibilities.
LAS News Desk · 27 Oct 2026, 20:13 WAT · 3 sources
Supreme Court Strikes Down Electoral Act Sections on Party Membership Registers
Nigeria’s Supreme Court declared parts of the 2026 Electoral Act unconstitutional, ruling that mandatory digital membership registers and restricted primary methods conflict with the constitution.
LAS News Desk · 27 Oct 2026, 00:16 WAT · 1 source
Ondo State Assembly approves constitutional amendment to create state police
The Ondo State House of Assembly unanimously passed the Sixth Alteration Bill, amending the 1999 Constitution to establish state police services, joining 24 other states that have met the constitutional threshold for decentralised policing.
LAS News Desk · 26 Oct 2026, 16:46 WAT · 3 sources