Legislation
4 LAS News stories tagged “Legislation”, newest first. Every story links its sources.
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
Kano and Ogun State Assemblies Advance Key Legislative Initiatives
The Kano State House of Assembly approved four bills to establish health colleges, while the Ogun State House of Assembly passed a resolution backing a constitutional amendment to create state police services, reflecting parallel efforts to improve health education and security.
LAS News Desk · 21 Oct 2026, 03:16 WAT · 5 sources
Five Nigerian state assemblies endorse constitutional amendment for state police
On 20 October 2026, the legislatures of Taraba, Kwara, Delta, Plateau and Enugu voted to approve a constitutional amendment that would permit the creation of state police forces, moving the reform closer to national implementation.
LAS News Desk · 20 Oct 2026, 17:45 WAT · 5 sources
Nigerian Senate advances bill to decriminalise attempted suicide amid presidential opposition
The Senate has approved a second‑reading vote on legislation to remove criminal penalties for attempted suicide, though Senate President Godswill Akpabio continues to argue for imprisonment of survivors. The bill now moves to committee review.
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LAS News Desk · 14 Oct 2026, 07:47 WAT · 2 sources