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Tinubu Swears in Tunji Disu as Nigeria’s 23rd Inspector-General of Police

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally sworn in Tunji Disu as Nigeria’s new Inspector-General of Police, marking a significant leadership transition within the country’s security architecture. The ceremony at the State House in Abuja also included the swearing-in of new federal commissioners, as the administration signals renewed institutional direction for governance and law enforcement.

Tinubu Signals PIA Review Following New Executive Order

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President Bola Tinubu has signalled a potential review of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) following the issuance of a new executive order affecting the oil and gas sector. Officials say the move aims to address implementation gaps, fiscal incentives and regulatory overlaps as Nigeria seeks to boost investment and production stability.

ICPC Obtains 14-Day Detention Order for El-Rufai, Details Allegations in Court

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The ICPC says it secured a 14-day remand order to detain former Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai while investigating corruption and security-related allegations. In court filings, the commission detailed financial transactions, alleged diversion of funds and recovery of sensitive documents and equipment. El-Rufai denies wrongdoing and describes the probe as political persecution.

INEC Assures 2027 Transmission Glitches Eliminated with Mock Presidential Test

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INEC says lessons from the 2023 election have reshaped its technology deployment strategy ahead of 2027. Chairman Professor Joash Amupitan announced plans for a nationwide mock presidential exercise to test inter-state result transmission, pledging that technical glitches experienced previously will not recur. The commission also identified logistics and network limitations as critical operational priorities.

Iran Supreme Leader Killed as Power Vacuum Opens and Gulf Shockwaves Spread

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Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been killed in joint US-Israeli strikes, forcing Tehran into a constitution-led succession process. A three-member interim council has been announced as Iran launches missiles and drones across the region, drawing Gulf states into the blast radius and raising fears of an expanded war that could reshape Middle East security

Amnesty Alleges Torture, Extrajudicial Killings at Imo ‘Tiger Base’ Police Unit

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The Amnesty Tiger Base report alleges torture, extrajudicial executions, enforced disappearances and systematic extortion at the Nigeria Police Anti-Kidnapping Unit in Owerri, Imo State. Civil society groups are demanding immediate investigation and disbandment, while police authorities reject the claims as unfounded and part of a smear campaign.

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

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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.