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The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has reappointed Brigadier-General Mohammed Buba Marwa (rtd) as Chairman of the NDLEA, extending his tenure until 2031 following a first term marked by over 73,000 arrests and major drug seizures. Key Points: President Bola Tinubu has reappointed Buba Marwa...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that the nation will rise above its current economic struggles, declaring that poverty will not become the country's defining "milestone." Speaking at the Nigerian Guild of Editors Conference in Abuja, the President acknowledged the...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigerian editors to boldly critique government policies while upholding fairness and national interest. Speaking at the All Nigerian Editors Conference in Abuja, the President framed the media as essential partners in strengthening democracy...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu, state governors, and key national figures will gather in Abuja for the 21st All Nigeria Editors Conference. With a focus on democratic governance and national cohesion, the two-day event aims to define the media’s role in fostering unity and electoral...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has dispatched a high-powered delegation to the United Kingdom to discuss the case of former Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu. The delegation, which includes the Foreign Affairs and Justice Ministers, signals a significant diplomatic effort by the...

The Digest: Pastor Enoch Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has broken his silence on U.S. President Donald Trump’s military threat against Nigeria. In a recently circulated video, Adeboye advised the Tinubu administration to “move fast, diplomatically...

The Digest: The Lagos chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has strongly endorsed President Bola Tinubu's administration, stating that he is "rebuilding the nation brick by brick" while accusing opposition figures of dragging Nigeria's reputation "through the mud" to remain...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has continued his series of high-level consultations, meeting with the Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Muhammad Sa’adu Abubakar, at the State House. The meeting follows closely on the heels of the President's discussion with the Archbishop of Abuja, Bishop...

The Digest: ADC chieftain Dele Momodu has called on President Bola Tinubu to urgently assemble competent advisers and strategize a national response to Donald Trump's threat of military intervention in Nigeria. Key Points Momodu emphasized the need for credible voices rather than "political...

The Digest: Senate Chief Whip Ali Ndume has publicly alleged that officials in the Presidential Villa are demanding bribes from individuals, including senior government figures, to grant access to President Bola Tinubu, describing the administration as being dominated by "kakistocrats" and...

The Digest: Nobel laureate Prof. Wole Soyinka has declared he is not yet ready to publicly assess President Bola Tinubu's administration, stating he is weary of his comments being "twisted" and will only share his views when he deems it appropriate, on his own terms. Key Points: Soyinka...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has appointed John Nwabueze as the nation’s first Tax Ombudsman, a move designed to implement far-reaching reforms and create a structured, impartial mechanism for resolving disputes between taxpayers and revenue authorities. Key Points: The appointment was...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has requested the National Assembly's approval to borrow N1.15 trillion from the domestic debt market, a move aimed at financing the deficit in the 2025 budget and ensuring the full implementation of its projects. Key Points: The request was conveyed in a...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu is finalizing the appointment of new ambassadors to Nigeria’s foreign missions, a critical move coming after more than two years of diplomatic vacancies and amid escalating tensions with the United States over former President Donald Trump’s military threats...

The Digest: Billionaire businessman Femi Otedola has endorsed President Bola Tinubu's new 15% import tariff on petrol and diesel, describing it as a vital policy to protect local investments in Nigeria's refining sector and prevent the collapse of domestic energy industries. Key Points...

The Digest: Prominent Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has called for a drastic diplomatic response to former U.S. President Donald Trump's threat of military action against Nigeria, urging President Bola Tinubu to sever ties with Washington if a retraction is not issued. Key Points: Sheikh...

The Digest: A high-stakes diplomatic meeting is imminent as Presidents Bola Tinubu and Donald Trump prepare to address explosive claims of Christian genocide in Nigeria. According to presidential aide Daniel Bwala, the leaders will convene to resolve differences and reinforce their shared...

The Digest: A high-stakes diplomatic meeting is imminent as Presidents Bola Tinubu and Donald Trump prepare to address explosive claims of Christian genocide in Nigeria. According to presidential aide Daniel Bwala, the leaders will convene to resolve differences and reinforce their shared...

The Digest: Investigations into the alleged coup attempt by Nigerian soldiers have advanced, with over 30 suspects now set to face trial in both civil courts and military court martials. The development follows a special panel's preliminary report to President Bola Tinubu, detailing a plot...

The Digest: The National President of the NURTW, Musiliu Akinsanya (MC Oluomo), has disclosed that he personally spent over N756 million to campaign for President Bola Tinubu in 2023. In a viral video, the political ally stated the funds covered extensive hotel bookings and logistics...