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The Digest: Massad Boulos, senior adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump, has dismissed claims of a targeted Christian genocide in Nigeria, emphasizing that terrorist groups like Boko Haram and ISIS kill more Muslims than Christians. During a visit to President Bola Tinubu in Abuja, Boulos...

The Digest: The media aide to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has firmly denied viral reports that the former Rivers governor is being pushed to contest the presidency in 2027. In a statement, Lere Olayinka described the speculation as “another lie from idle minds” and affirmed Wike’s unwavering...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu is facing significant pressure to remove several controversial names from a recently announced presidential pardon list. The list, which includes individuals convicted of violent crimes, kidnapping, and corruption, has sparked public outcry and objections from...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has asserted that Nigeria’s vast mineral resources leave the nation with no excuse for poverty, championing a new rallying cry to transform “Minerals to Miracles.” Speaking at the 2025 Nigeria Mining Week in Abuja, the President, represented by SGF George...

The Digest: Former Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose has declared Peter Obi the sole remaining opposition figure with significant public traction in Nigeria. However, he immediately tempered this acknowledgment by stating that neither Obi nor any other contender can defeat President Bola Tinubu...

The Digest: Content creator and activist Debo Adedayo, known as Mr Macaroni, has labeled the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) as a hub of corruption. This condemnation comes amid the ongoing national controversy surrounding President Bola Tinubu's recent pardon granted to 175 convicted...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has formally nominated Professor Joash Amupitan (SAN) as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). According to Punch Newspapers, this move, following Council of State endorsement, places a pivotal institution under new...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has thrown the weight of the Nigerian government behind the Super Eagles, celebrating their commanding 4-0 victory over the Benin Republic and pledging full federal support as the team prepares for the crucial World Cup playoff battles ahead. Key Points...

The Digest: In a personal birthday tribute, President Bola Tinubu has celebrated his son, Seyi Tinubu, on his 40th birthday, praising his character and impact. According to a statement reported by Punch Newspapers, the President described Seyi as a "focused, courageous, and humble man" who...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu is set to join world leaders in Rome for a high-level meeting on counter-terrorism. According to TheCable, the summit, known as the Aqaba Process, will focus on the escalating security crisis in West Africa, aiming to forge collaborative strategies against the...

The Digest: The Presidency has detailed the rationale behind President Bola Tinubu's pardon of 175 convicts. According to a statement from Bayo Onanuga reported by Premium Times, the decision, based on recommendations from a committee chaired by the Attorney-General, balances historical justice...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has granted clemency to Maryam Sanda, who was sentenced to death for the 2020 killing of her husband, Bilyaminu Bello. The pardon, announced by Special Adviser Bayo Onanuga, concludes a highly publicized case that highlighted issues of domestic conflict and...

President Bola Tinubu has approved state pardon and clemency for 175 convicts, including high-profile cases, drug offenders, illegal miners, and white-collar criminals. Here is the comprehensive list of beneficiaries: PARDONED INMATES Nweke Francis Chibueze - cocaine trafficking Nwogu Peters...

The family of the late General Mamman Jiya Vatsa has commended President Bola Tinubu for granting a posthumous pardon, describing it as a divinely orchestrated consolation that has finally wiped away their "tears" after decades of sorrow. Key Points: The family of executed General Mamman...

The Digest: The nation has lost a revered figure whose life was a testament to integrity and service. According to The PUNCH, elder statesman Dr. Christopher Kolade has passed away at 92, prompting tributes from President Bola Tinubu, who hailed him as an "icon of integrity" and a "custodian...

The Digest: Paul Ibe, media aide to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has accused President Bola Tinubu of alluding to a "Christian genocide" in a 2014 social media post, suggesting this may have influenced recent claims by US Senator Ted Cruz. Key Points: Atiku's aide, Paul Ibe, cited...

The Digest: Representative Riley Moore has formally asked the Trump administration to designate Nigeria a "Country of Particular Concern," alleging a "Christian genocide" and urging an immediate halt to all US arms sales to the country. Key Points: US Representative Riley Moore has asked...

The Digest: Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin has declared that Kano State and northern Nigeria will reciprocate President Bola Tinubu's "goodwill" in the 2027 elections, citing the approval to upgrade a Kano educational institution as a key reason for this political debt. Key Points...

The Digest: Demola Olarewaju, Senior Political Assistant to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has declared that President Bola Tinubu would lose the 2027 election if Atiku and former President Goodluck Jonathan contest on different platforms. Speaking on the Mic On podcast, Olarewaju...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his commitment to national unity and equitable treatment for all faiths during a visit to Jos, Plateau State. Addressing northern Christian leaders, the President pledged his administration would decisively tackle insecurity—including terrorism...