President Bola Tinubu has appointed IG Kayode Egbetokun’s former Chief Security Officer, AIG Olatunji Disu, for a new security role ahead of 2027, while DIGs are set to retire. Also, Dangote has signed a deal to distribute 65 million litres of petrol, and Nigerian banks have raised N4tn ahead of a March recapitalisation deadline. Here are the top stories this morning, among others:Tinubu picks Disu for pre-2027 security boost, DIGs to retire:President Bola Tinubu approved the appointment of AIG Olatunji Disu in a move described as part of efforts to strengthen security ahead of the 2027 elections. https://punchng.com/police-grill-man-for-killing-girlfriend-in-abia/Oil revenue shake-up: States back Tinubu’s Executive Order:State governments have expressed support for President Tinubu’s Executive Order concerning oil revenue administration. https://punchng.com/family-seeks-help-over-missing-20-year-old-utme-applicant-in-lagos/Recapitalisation: Banks raise N4tn ahead of March deadline:Nigerian banks have raised N4tn as part of efforts to meet the recapitalisation requirements set by regulators ahead of a March deadline.
Source: Punch February 25, 2026 09:56 UTC