bola tinubu

The Digest: Following the Supreme Court's affirmation of the President's emergency powers, ADC chieftain Kenneth Okonkwo has argued that the verdict effectively allows President Tinubu to suspend all 36 governors and rule Nigeria with the military. Key Points: ADC chieftain Kenneth Okonkwo...

The Digest: A coalition of major opposition leaders, including Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, David Mark, and Bode George, has jointly accused President Bola Tinubu of weaponising the EFCC to weaken opposition figures ahead of the 2027 elections. Their statement, titled “The Weaponisation of the...

The Digest: The Supreme Court has ruled in a 6–1 split decision that the President possesses the constitutional authority to suspend elected state officials during a declared state of emergency, provided such suspension is limited in duration. Key Points: The case was brought by 11 PDP-led...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has approved the promotion of his Aide-de-Camp (ADC), Nurudeen Yusuf, to the rank of brigadier-general, the officer’s second promotion within a year, prompting murmurs of discontent and accusations of favoritism within the Nigerian Army. Key Points: Yusuf...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Bola Oyebamiji on securing the APC governorship ticket for Osun’s 2026 election, calling for magnanimity and cohesion within the party. The affirmation process is framed as a strategic step in reclaiming the state through unified internal...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has celebrated FCT Minister Nyesom Wike on his birthday, calling him a “shining star” in his cabinet. In a statement, Tinubu praised Wike’s courage, resilience, and his transformative work on infrastructure in Abuja, reinforcing his "Mr Project" moniker. Key...

The Digest: Some Department of State Services (DSS) officers are privately lobbying influential Nigerians for personal security detail roles following the presidential order to withdraw police escorts. According to a confidential investigation, the officers see these postings as lucrative...

The Digest: Former Information Minister Lai Mohammed has declared his unwavering support for the APC and President Bola Tinubu's administration. Speaking at a university convocation, he stated he now prefers to work through "back channels" after years on the political frontline. Key Points...

The Digest: Former Senate President Ahmad Lawan has projected that President Bola Tinubu will secure over 75% of the northern vote in the 2027 presidential election. Lawan cited Tinubu’s current 63% northern support in 2023 as a foundation for greater electoral gains. Key Points: Lawan, who...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has firmly restated his directive for the withdrawal of police officers from VIP escorts. He declared that any minister or senior official requesting special security must now obtain his personal approval, redirecting security focus towards tackling terrorism...

The Digest: The Nigerian Senate has granted expeditious approval to President Bola Tinubu’s request to deploy military troops to the Republic of Benin as part of a regional peacekeeping mission, following a recent failed coup attempt against President Patrice Talon. The approval, given within...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has formally requested the Senate’s consent for the deployment of Nigerian military forces to the Benin Republic on a peacekeeping mission, in response to the recent attempted coup in the West African neighbor. The request was conveyed in a letter read during...

The Digest: FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has announced new budgetary provisions to construct additional residences for High Court judges in Abuja as part of President Tinubu’s judicial support agenda. Rooted in the storm of institutional reform, the move aims to enhance productivity, security, and...

The Digest: United States Congressman Riley Moore has commended President Bola Tinubu’s administration for the rescue of 100 schoolchildren abducted in Niger State, calling it a positive demonstration of Nigeria’s response to insecurity. Rooted in the storm of diplomatic engagement, the...

The Digest: Nigeria’s military intervention in the Benin Republic was triggered by a direct request from President Patrice Talon to halt Sunday’s coup attempt. Key Points President Bola Tinubu ordered NAF jets into Benin after an urgent appeal from Cotonou. Fighter jets dropped explosives...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has commended the Nigerian military for its rapid response to the Benin Republic’s formal request for assistance in quashing Sunday’s coup attempt. Rooted in the storm of regional instability, the operation involved air and ground deployments under ECOWAS...

The Digest: The Nigerian Presidency confirmed that the Benin Republic made two formal requests for military assistance to dislodge coup plotters. Acting on these, President Tinubu ordered Nigerian Air Force jets and ground troops into Benin. Key Points Benin’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs...

The Digest: President Emmanuel Macron has called on the international community to deepen support for Nigeria amid escalating insecurity, including recent mass school abductions. Rooted in the storm of regional instability, his appeal follows direct talks with President Bola Tinubu and...

The Digest: Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has defended President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms, likening Nigeria before his tenure to “a barren woman” and the current policies to necessary “fertility drugs” that are yielding results despite initial pains. Speaking at an APC...

The Digest: Senator Ali Ndume has called on President Bola Tinubu to withdraw the current list of ambassadorial nominees, citing a "lopsided" composition that violates the Federal Character principle enshrined in the 1999 Constitution. The former Senate Leader argued that the distribution...