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Tinubu Orders Major Petroleum Industry Act Overhaul After Oil Revenue Reset

March 1, 2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has begun preparations for a comprehensive review of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) after issuing an executive order mandating direct remittance of all oil and gas revenues into the Federation Account, Presidency sources said. The PIA was enacted in 2021 to modernise Nigeria’s petroleum sector, improve governance and attract investment. It […]

Traditional Leaders Say Bribery, Politics Are Disrupting Yoruba Kingship Selection

February 28, 2026

Traditional practitioners and cultural stakeholders in Yorubaland have expressed concern that bribery, political influence and weakening respect for the Ifa Oracle are contributing to disputes and legal challenges in the selection and installation of Yoruba kings, according to comments reported by traditional affairs observers on Saturday. Yoruba traditional systems historically involve kingmakers consulting the Ifa […]

Sources Say Tinubu Removed Ex‑IG Egbetokun After Disagreements on VIP Withdrawal, State Police Position

February 28, 2026

Sources familiar with the matter have said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu removed the former Inspector‑General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, from office following disagreements over implementation of a presidential directive on police duties and the former IGP’s stance on state policing, The PUNCH reports. Egbetokun was appointed Nigeria’s Inspector‑General of Police on June 19, 2023, and, […]

Academic Records Suit: Court Highlights Process Gaps, Nnaji’s Camp Urges Compliance

February 26, 2026

From Dr. Robert Ngwu Proceedings in the suit instituted by Chief Uche Geoffrey Nnaji against the University of Nigeria and other Respondents, including the Vice Chancellor and the former Acting Vice Chancellor in their personal capacities as 3rd to 7th Respondents, came up as scheduled before the Federal High Court of Nigeria, Abuja Judicial Division, […]

Tinubu Urges Senate to Begin Process to Amend Constitution for State Police

February 26, 2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on the National Assembly to begin the process of amending the Constitution to incorporate provisions for the establishment of State Police, the Presidency said on Thursday. The appeal was made during an interfaith breaking of fast with members of the Senate at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Under Nigeria’s […]

Tinubu’s Executive Order Blocks N2.1tn in NNPC Revenue Deductions

February 26, 2026

An executive order issued by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu that stops the deduction of management fees and the Frontier Exploration Fund by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has effectively halted revenue streams that generated about N2.076 trillion between 2022 and 2025, investigations by The PUNCH show. Under the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), NNPCL […]

South‑East Governors Pledge Additional ₦25bn to Boost SEDC 2026 Budget

February 25, 2026

Governors of the five South‑East states have resolved to inject an additional ₦25 billion into the 2026 budget of the South East Development Commission (SEDC), the Senate Committee on SEDC said when presenting the commission’s budget report to the Senate Committee on Appropriations on Wednesday. The South East Development Commission was established to coordinate infrastructure […]

SERAP Urges Tinubu to Withdraw Mass Surveillance Regulations, Cites Privacy Concerns

February 22, 2026

The Socio‑Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to direct the immediate withdrawal of the Lawful Interception of Communications Regulations, 2019, saying the rules are unconstitutional, unlawful, and inconsistent with Nigeria’s international obligations. SERAP made the appeal in a letter dated February 21, 2026, signed by its Deputy Director, Kolawole […]

FCT Elections: NSCDC Deploys 4,000 Officers, Warns Against Firearm Misuse

February 21, 2026

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Federal Capital Territory Command, said it has mobilised officers to provide security for the FCT Area Council elections and warned personnel against accidental firearm discharges while on duty during the electoral exercise. The statement was made on Saturday by the NSCDC FCT Commandant, Olusola Odumosu. Area Council […]

FCT Council Polls: CSOs Flag Hotspots, Demand Real-Time Results Upload

February 20, 2026

A coalition of over 70 civil society organisations (CSOs) advocating for credible elections in Nigeria has called for the real-time upload of results from the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council Elections scheduled for Saturday, February 21, 2026. The group also identified locations it described as hotspots it said could threaten voter safety and the […]