Nigeria’s House of Representatives clears a bill proposing the creation of state police after a voting session on the motion. According to the reports, the lawmakers pass the measure with broad support, recording 289 votes in favour and four against. The approval is presented as a step forward in the constitutional amendment process, meaning the proposal proceeds to subsequent stages required under that framework rather than being finalized immediately. The reporting describes the outcome as the bill’s passage by the House, following the end of the voting process. No further details about the bill’s specific provisions or timeline for implementation are included in the provided accounts. The vote tally is the central point of consensus between the outlets, and both describe the measure as having been cleared for further legislative progression. The process is framed as part of constitutional steps, indicating that additional approval and legal procedures remain before state police could be established.