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Opposition, Presidency Clash Over Electoral Act 2026 Provisions Ahead of 2027 Polls

The Electoral Act 2026 controversy intensified in Abuja as opposition leaders accused the Presidency and National Assembly of embedding anti-democratic provisions in the new law, particularly on electronic transmission and party primaries. The Presidency and Senate rejected the claims, insisting the amendments strengthen transparency while urging critics to pursue formal legislative channels.

State Police Constitutional Push Gains Momentum as Tinubu Urges National Assembly Action

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The State Police Constitutional Push has gained renewed momentum after President Bola Tinubu urged the National Assembly to prioritise amendments enabling subnational policing structures. Lawmakers signalled readiness to consider executive-backed reform bills, reigniting debate over federal control, security decentralisation and the risks and opportunities tied to restructuring Nigeria’s policing framework.

Disu Outlines Zero Tolerance Reform Agenda After Appointment as Acting IGP

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Newly appointed Acting Inspector General of Police Tunji Disu has outlined a zero tolerance reform agenda, pledging to tackle misconduct, strengthen operational discipline and improve internal accountability across the Nigeria Police Force. The Disu Zero Tolerance Reform Agenda comes amid heightened public scrutiny over security effectiveness and institutional credibility.

Tinubu Decorates Tunji Disu as Acting IGP in Police Leadership Transition

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President Bola Tinubu has decorated Tunji Disu as Acting Inspector General of Police, marking a new phase in Nigeria’s police leadership transition. The appointment, pending formal ratification by the Police Council, signals continuity within the force as authorities emphasise discipline, operational efficiency and zero tolerance for impunity.

27 Killed in Adamawa as Boko Haram Fighters Storm Madagali Community

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At least 27 people have been killed in an Adamawa Boko Haram attack after gunmen stormed Shuwari Sholi community in Madagali Local Government Area. The assault, which lasted several hours, left homes burned and residents fleeing into surrounding hills, reigniting concerns over civilian vulnerability in Nigeria’s northeast security corridor.

Peter Obi, Oyegun Escape Gunfire as Hoodlums Attack ADC Event in Benin City

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A reported Peter Obi convoy attack in Benin City, Edo State, has triggered fresh concerns about political safety after gunmen allegedly opened fire near a gathering involving opposition figures. Obi and other leaders escaped unharmed, but the incident has intensified scrutiny over security arrangements around political events ahead of future elections.

El-Rufai Detention Due Process: Atiku Demands Clarity Over Health, Bail, 48-Hour Limit

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Concerns over El-Rufai detention due process intensified Tuesday as former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar demanded immediate clarification on the former Kaduna governor’s whereabouts, health condition, and access to legal counsel. Allegations of a nosebleed in custody, claims that the constitutional 48-hour limit was breached, and reports of ignored bail requests have escalated public scrutiny

IGP Retirement Tension: Why Tunji Disu’s Clock Is Already Ticking

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The IGP retirement tension has moved to the centre of Nigeria’s policing debate after Tunji Disu’s appointment as Acting Inspector-General of Police. With statutory retirement rules looming in April 2026, the leadership transition now carries structural implications for command continuity, senior officer exits, and institutional stability inside the Nigeria Police Force.

President Accepts IGP Resignation, Appoints Tunji Disu Acting Police Chief

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Nigeria’s policing leadership entered a new phase on Tuesday after President Bola Tinubu accepted the IGP resignation and Tunji Disu appointment as Acting Inspector-General of Police. The transition ends months of tenure controversy surrounding Kayode Egbetokun and opens a delicate period of institutional recalibration within the Nigeria Police Force.

El-Rufai Files ₦1bn Suit Against ICPC Over Alleged Unlawful Search of Abuja Residence

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Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has filed a ₦1bn fundamental rights enforcement suit against the ICPC, alleging that a search warrant used to invade his Abuja residence was defective and unconstitutional. The suit challenges the validity of the warrant and seeks damages for alleged violations of privacy, dignity, and personal liberty.