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Tinubu Signals PIA Review Following New Executive Order

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.

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.

Electoral Act 2026: Senate Leader Defends 24-Hour Assent as Clause 60 Debate Intensifies

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The Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, has defended President Bola Tinubu’s decision to sign the Electoral Act 2026 within 24 hours of its passage, describing the process as collaborative and consultative. His remarks come amid sustained criticism from civil society groups over Clause 60, which makes electronic transmission of results optional rather than mandatory.

IPOB Renews Call for Kanu Release as 99-Year-Old Appeals to Tinubu

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The IPOB Kanu release appeal has resurfaced with renewed urgency after a 99-year-old elder publicly urged President Bola Tinubu to intervene on humanitarian grounds. As legal proceedings continue in court, the fresh appeal reframes the detention debate around compassion, constitutional process and the institutional responsibilities of Nigeria’s executive arm.

SERAP Challenges Lawful Interception Regulations 2019, Warns of Surveillance Risks Before 2027

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The Lawful Interception Regulations 2019 have come under renewed scrutiny as SERAP urges President Bola Tinubu to withdraw the framework, describing it as unconstitutional and vulnerable to abuse. The call follows allegations of phone interception involving senior officials and raises fresh debate over privacy rights, judicial oversight and electoral integrity ahead of 2027.

Electoral Act 2026 Signed Into Law as Transmission Clause Sparks National Divide

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President Bola Tinubu has signed the Electoral Act 2026 into law less than 24 hours after its passage by the National Assembly, following intense disagreement over electronic transmission of election results. The new law formally recognises electronic upload but permits manual fallback where technology fails, setting the stage for heightened scrutiny ahead of 2027.

Shettima to Lead FG Delegation to Kano After Singer Market Fire

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Vice President Kashim Shettima will lead a Federal Government delegation to Kano following the devastating Singer Market fire Kano incident that reportedly destroyed goods worth billions of naira. President Bola Tinubu has ordered financial support for affected traders and a full investigation into recurring market fires in the state.

El-Rufai Says His 2023 Support for Tinubu Was Political, Not Persona

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Former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai has said his support for President Bola Tinubu in the 2023 election was strictly political, not rooted in personal friendship. He described Tinubu as an “accidental beneficiary” of party arrangements and said post-election differences stem from divergent philosophies on governance and public service.

Rivers APC Faction Welcomes Tinubu’s Affirmation of Fubara as Party Leader

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A faction of the All Progressives Congress in Rivers State has welcomed President Bola Tinubu’s affirmation of Governor Siminalayi Fubara as the party’s leader in the state, describing the move as a clarification of party constitution and convention. The faction said the declaration should end internal disputes and help stabilise party administration amid ongoing political tensions.

Tinubu Declares Fubara APC Leader in Rivers Amid Impeachment Tensions

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President Bola Tinubu has formally affirmed that Governor Siminalayi Fubara is the leader of the APC in Rivers State, amid ongoing impeachment tensions and political rivalry with his predecessor, Nyesom Wike. The clarification, conveyed by presidential aides, reinforces party hierarchy and underscores the administration’s position on due process and constitutional order during the unfolding political crisis.