18.09.2026

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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....

US Renews Country of Particular Concern Status for Nigeria as CPC Redesignation Sparks Diplomatic Strain

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The United States has renewed Nigeria’s Country of Particular Concern designation, intensifying diplomatic friction under what officials now describe as the CPC Redesignation Nigeria. While US lawmakers push for sanctions over alleged religious persecution, Abuja rejects claims of state-backed bias and warns that constitutional and religious complexities cannot be reduced to a single narrative....

FCC–Nigeria Revenue Service Collaboration Signals Governance Reform Alignment

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The FCC Nigeria Revenue Service collaboration has been positioned as part of broader institutional reforms aimed at strengthening transparency and constitutional compliance across federal agencies. During a high-level meeting in Abuja, leaders of both bodies emphasized regulatory alignment, data governance coordination, and the role of inter-agency cooperation in reinforcing national cohesion and macroeconomic stability....

ADC “Won by 3PM” Claim: Ogigi Rejects AMAC Election Result

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The ADC “won by 3PM” claim has intensified debate over the Abuja Municipal Area Council election after candidate Dr Moses Paul Ogigi rejected the official result. Ogigi alleged irregularities, curfew imposition, vote buying and result manipulation, insisting he was leading before what he described as “magic” altered the outcome...

INEC FCT Voter Migration Clarification: No New Relocations in 2026, Says Commission

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The INEC FCT voter migration clarification has addressed claims that voters were moved to new polling units ahead of the recent area council elections. The commission insists no fresh migration occurred in 2026, explaining that polling unit redistributions referenced in public debate were carried out in 2022 as part of a nationwide decongestion exercise....

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...

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....

Tinubu Approves ₦2.8tn GenCo Debt After Audit Slashes ₦6tn Claim

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President Bola Tinubu has approved ₦2.8tn as the Federal Government’s verified electricity subsidy liability to power generation companies, following a tripartite audit that cut operators’ ₦6tn claim by more than half. The decision includes conditions on gas debt settlement and infrastructure reinvestment as authorities seek to stabilise Nigeria’s power sector liquidity crisis....

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