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President Bola Tinubu

February 26, 2026

Tinubu asks senators to amend constitution for state police

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday urged the Senate leadership to amend the constitution to provide for state police

Tinubu with senators
February 25, 2026

You have my full backing; restore peace nationwide, Tinubu tells acting IG Disu 

Mr Disu pledged to prioritise citizens’ welfare and police professionalism.

IG Olatunji Disu
February 25, 2026

Disu arrives State House for swearing-in as acting IG

Mr Disu joined the Nigeria Police Force as a Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police in 1992.

Olatunji Disu
February 24, 2026

Tinubu govt paid N10 billion to Boko Haram to free abducted schoolchildren, teachers: Agence France-Presse

Citing two sources, AFP stated that “the total ransom at N40 million per head — around $7 million in total”, while “another put the figure lower at N2 billion overall”.

President Bola Tinubu , Boko Haram and National Security Adviser Ribadu
February 22, 2026

Rivers, Kano, FCT poll results prove Nigerians’ confidence in Tinubu’s progressive leadership: APC

The party thanked the electorate for their support, stating that it reaffirms their confidence in the APC-led government.

APC LOGO
February 22, 2026

FG vows tough action against vandalism on Lagos-Calabar coastal highway

The minister said the Federal Ministry of Works would support the police with fuel and allowances to strengthen patrol operations on the route.

Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway
February 21, 2026

Wike hails FCT council polls as peaceful, lauds voters, security agencies

Mr Wike commended security agencies for ensuring a hitch-free exercise, saying, “They have done their job very well.”

Wike at polling unit
February 21, 2026

323 Nigerians killed in February; Tinubu govt lacked effective plan to end insurgency: Amnesty International 

It said, “Twenty days into February, at least 323 people have been killed in different attacks on rural communities in Benue, Katsina, Kwara, Kebbi, Niger and Zamfara states.”

Kilings in Kwara, Kebbi states
February 20, 2026

Tinubu hails NIPR on global recognition

Mr Tinubu said the recognition followed a rigorous process that attracted 89 entries from 19 countries.

February 18, 2026

Lent, Ramadan starting same day signals shared values among Nigerians: Tinubu

The President urged Muslim and Christian faithful to embrace peace, unity and good neighbourliness as Lent and Ramadan begin.