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Naija & The News Tuesday, 20 October 2026
Politics

Tinubu Extends Tenures Of NCoS And NIS Chiefs

President Bola Tinubu has approved an extension of the tenures of two top officials. The Controller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Service and the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service will remain in office for an additional 18 months.

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Tinubu extends their tenures to address a succession gap in both services.

This decision was made to address a succession gap in both services. The extension will allow their boards sufficient time to appoint successors.

The President commended the two officials for the reforms achieved under their leadership.

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