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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...

The Digest: The presidency has engaged the nation's largest labour union in last-minute talks. President Bola Tinubu met with Nigeria Labour Congress leaders late Tuesday night, seeking to halt a planned nationwide protest against the country's escalating security crisis. Key Points...

The Digest: The controversial plan to promote President Bola Tinubu's Aide-de-Camp (ADC), , to Brigadier-General has been shelved after two former Chiefs of Army Staff intervened, citing the dangers such a move would pose to the military establishment and precedent. Key Points: The plan to...

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...