The Force Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Police Force, Benjamin Hundeyin, is expected to step down from his position in Abuja on Friday, March 6, 2026, ending his five-month stint as the spokesperson of the Force.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Sources at the police headquarters told Vanguard that a senior officer has already been selected to take over the role, although the individual’s identity had not been officially disclosed as of the time of filing this report.

Insiders familiar with the development revealed that Hundeyin had been notified of the decision and had started making arrangements to hand over his duties.

As of around 8 p.m. on Thursday, he was still carrying out his official responsibilities.

An official statement from the office of the Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, is expected on Friday.

Hundeyin was appointed Force Public Relations Officer in September 2025 while serving as a Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP).

He took over from Olumuyiwa Adejobi, who had earlier been elevated to the rank of Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP).

Prior to his posting to the Force Headquarters in Abuja, Hundeyin served as the Public Relations Officer of the Lagos State Police Command, where he attracted nationwide recognition for his active engagement with the media.

Security analysts noted that his period as police spokesperson was characterized by stronger interaction with the public through digital platforms.

His consistent social media presence and regular updates on police operations were widely seen as efforts that improved communication between the police and the public while promoting transparency.

Hundeyin holds a Bachelor’s degree in English from Lagos State University and a Master’s degree in Legal Criminology and Security Psychology from University of Ibadan.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the successful resolution of the long-standing dispute over Oil Prospecting Licence (OPL) 245, following a settlement agreement between the Federal Government, Eni, and Nigerian Agip Exploration Limited.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The announcement was made during a meeting at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, attended by Eni’s CEO Claudio Descalzi, COO Guido Brusco, Head of Sub-Saharan Region Mario Bello, Managing Director of Nigerian Agip Exploration Fabrizio Bolondi, and the President’s Special Adviser on Energy, Olu Arowolo-Verheijen.

The development was confirmed in a statement by Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.

According to the presidency, the agreement ends a dispute that has lasted over 15 years, restoring stability to one of Nigeria’s most commercially promising deepwater oil blocks. Signed in Abuja, the settlement clears the way for renewed development activities in the offshore block.

Officials noted that the resolution paves the way for the Final Investment Decision (FID) on the Zabazaba–Etan deepwater project, which is expected to significantly boost Nigeria’s crude oil production. With the dispute settled, the project is projected to add roughly 150,000 barrels of crude oil per day to the nation’s output.

The Zabazaba–Etan development is also anticipated to strengthen Nigeria’s long-term energy outlook and attract further investment into the oil and gas sector. President Tinubu described the settlement as a strategic milestone in his administration’s economic reform agenda.

“This resolution sends a clear signal to global investors that Nigeria is prepared to address legacy issues transparently, uphold the rule of law, and create a stable environment for long-term capital,” Tinubu said.

Commenting on the agreement, Arowolo-Verheijen noted that the settlement represents a significant improvement over the 2011 resolution, reflecting reforms introduced under the Petroleum Industry Act. She emphasized that the revised framework balances investor confidence with enhanced benefits for Nigeria.

“The updated terms provide clarity and predictability for major deepwater investments while ensuring stronger value creation and protections for the Federation,” she added.

The presidency stated that the settlement is part of broader reforms since 2023 aimed at improving Nigeria’s competitiveness in the global energy market. Anchored in the Petroleum Industry Act and supported by executive actions, these reforms have helped attract renewed investor interest and capital inflows into the oil and gas sector.

“By resolving the OPL 245 dispute, the Federal Government has removed a major legacy risk in Nigeria’s upstream sector and reinforced its commitment to predictable regulation and transparent governance,” Arowolo-Verheijen said.

President Tinubu also commended institutions and stakeholders involved in achieving the settlement, including the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation, the Ministry of Petroleum Resources, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, and NNPC Limited.

The presidency highlighted that the resolution demonstrates the administration’s determination to unlock Nigeria’s strategic energy assets and ensure that the country’s natural resources contribute to economic growth, job creation, and long-term prosperity for Nigerians.

The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced Benjamin Kayode Adereti as the running mate to its governorship candidate, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO), for the August 15, 2026 election.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Adereti’s name appeared alongside Oyebamiji’s on the final list of candidates published by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

Born in Ile-Ife, Adereti is a politician who contested the 2023 House of Representatives election but was defeated by the incumbent representing Ife Federal Constituency, Taofeek Ajilesoro. He is a Christian and a professional engineer.