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The Digest: Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has strongly criticized the Presidency for what he called “misplaced priorities,” accusing it of defending photographs of President Bola Tinubu’s meals in Paris while Nigeria grapples with hunger, insecurity, and economic collapse. In a sharp...

The Digest: FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has declared his “total support” for President Bola Tinubu, even as his public conflict with APC National Secretary Ajibola Basiru deepens. The affirmation came during Wike’s ongoing tour of Rivers State LGAs, where he framed local politics as firmly behind...

The Digest: Billionaire investor and First Bank Chairman Femi Otedola has commended President Bola Tinubu’s “deep economic understanding” while announcing that the bank has met the Central Bank’s N500 billion minimum capital requirement ahead of the March 2026 deadline. Otedola also called for...

The Digest: The group "Akwa Ibom Youth United" organized a solidarity march in Uyo, endorsing President Bola Tinubu, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, and Governor Umo Eno ahead of the 2027 elections. Key Points: Participants praised federal policies like fuel subsidy removal for...

The Digest: The Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives and the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) have called for an immediate suspension of the new tax laws, citing allegations that the gazetted versions differ from those passed by the National Assembly. Key Points...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has confirmed that the implementation of new tax laws will proceed on January 1, 2026. The president described the reforms as a foundational shift aimed at fairness and competitiveness, not merely a revenue-raising measure. Key Points: Tinubu stated that a...

The Digest: In a personal gesture of solidarity, the nation’s leader reaches out to a sporting icon in a moment of crisis. President Bola Tinubu has revealed he spoke directly with boxer Anthony Joshua, who is hospitalized after a fatal road accident on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway that claimed...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has approved the cancellation of $1.42 billion and N5.57 trillion in legacy debts owed by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited to the Federation Account, following a reconciliation process. The move, disclosed in a Nigerian Upstream Petroleum...

The Digest: Archbishop Daniel Okoh, President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), has stated that his visit to President Bola Tinubu in Lagos was to express gratitude for the administration's efforts in supporting vulnerable citizens and improving national security. Key Points...

The Digest: Former Governor and Senator Abdul’aziz Yari has declared that Northern Nigeria will fully support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027, framing it as a reciprocal act for the South-West's pivotal role in the rise of former President Muhammadu Buhari. Key Points: Senator...

The Digest: In a sharp rebuke after President Bola Tinubu’s ₦58.18 trillion 2026 budget presentation, former presidential candidate Peter Obi has accused the Federal Government of overseeing the fabrication of laws, warning that Nigeria has shifted “from padded budgets to forged laws.” In a...

The Digest: Vice President Kashim Shettima has asserted that President Bola Tinubu is politically unassailable ahead of the 2027 election, declaring that only “an outright imposter” would dare to contest against him. Speaking at the APC’s NEC meeting in Abuja, Shettima framed the coming...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Saturday for a three-state visit combining official duty, condolence, and cultural celebration before spending the Christmas holidays in Lagos. The trip highlights a blend of governance, tradition, and personal engagement during the...

The Digest: Nigeria’s main opposition party, the PDP, has launched a sharp critique of President Bola Tinubu’s ₦58.18 trillion 2026 budget proposal, labeling it a "Budget of Consolidated Renewed Sufferings." The party argues the plan fails to address deepening poverty, soaring living costs...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has presented a N58.18 trillion budget proposal for the 2026 fiscal year to the National Assembly, emphasizing economic consolidation, security, and stricter fiscal discipline. Key Points: President Bola Tinubu presented a N58.18 trillion budget proposal...

The Digest: Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has disclosed that his defection to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) followed a personal invitation from President Bola Tinubu. The governor stated that despite declining the offer on previous occasions, the national instability...

The Digest: Political analyst Charles Omole has claimed that at least five influential power groups, or "cabals," operate within President Bola Tinubu's administration. Omole asserted during a television interview, stating that one group is reportedly headed by the President himself. Key...

The Digest: Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has declared that mobilisation for President Bola Tinubu's 2027 re-election bid is approximately 70% complete within the state. The governor made this assertion during the inauguration of the Ogbakiri Road project in Emuoha Local Government...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has nominated Engineer Saidu Aliyu Mohammed as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), following the resignation of Farouk Ahmed. Here are key details about the nominee set to lead a...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu will present the 2026 Appropriation Bill to a joint session of the National Assembly on Friday, even as he simultaneously seeks to repeal and reenact the 2024 budget. The dual moves aim to establish a single, transparent fiscal year while addressing the...