Of State Police conundrum, playing the ostrich, and Ekiti election beyond the razzmatazz

    Zebulon Agomuo | Opinion | Jun 25, 2026    
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The fever of state police is on. The debate has divided Nigerians. The Federal Government is not looking back on it. The passage of the bill Wednesday by the Senate has sealed matter. The Rubicon has been crossed.

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