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The Digest: President Bola Tinubu's March 31 deadline for political appointees seeking elective office has triggered a wave of resignations across the federal government, with at least three ministers, Yusuf Tuggar (Foreign Affairs), Saidu Alkali (Transportation), and Yusuf Sununu (State...

The Digest: Former Kogi West Senator Dino Melaye has declared that the opposition African Democratic Congress will defeat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election, describing the recent defection of Rabiu Kwankwaso to the ADC as a "political earthquake." Melaye argued that the...

The Digest: The Senate has passed the 2026 budget after adding President Bola Tinubu's N9.3 trillion request, bringing the total figure to N68.323 trillion. The upper chamber also increased the budget by an additional N623 billion beyond the president's request. The budget was approved by...

The Digest: The Nigerian Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu's request for external loans totaling $6 billion, just hours after the President's letter was read on the floor. The approval followed the presentation and consideration of a report by the Senate Committee on Local and Foreign...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has written to the Senate seeking approval to borrow $5 billion from Abu Dhabi Bank to cover the budget deficit and debt financing. In a separate letter, the President is also seeking approval for a $1 billion UK Export Finance loan facility from London Citi...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has strongly condemned the deadly attacks in Jos, Plateau State, and Kahir village in Kaduna State, describing them as cruel and unacceptable acts against innocent citizens. In a statement, the President said the killings in Jos and the attack on wedding...

The Digest: Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike has declared that his political group has endorsed only President Bola Tinubu for the 2027 elections, dismissing rumours of private endorsements for governorship or other offices in Rivers State. Speaking at a joint gathering of...

The Digest: Nigerian comedian and skit maker Mr. Macaroni has sharply criticized President Bola Tinubu's administration, describing it as the "most useless government in the history of useless governments" following the deadly Palm Sunday attack in Jos, Plateau State, which claimed over 15...

The Digest: Abia State Governor Alex Otti has stated that he is not in a position to oppose President Bola Tinubu's re-election bid ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking during his monthly media chat, Otti explained that as a governor seeking a second term himself, it would be...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has explained that the mood of the nation influenced his decision to observe a low-key celebration for his 74th birthday. In a personally signed appreciation message to Nigerians, Tinubu thanked citizens for their messages, prayers, and support for his...

The Digest: Nigerian comedian Seyi Law has reaffirmed his unwavering support for President Bola Tinubu, declaring at the APC National Summit in Abuja that he is willing to "stake everything" on the administration's leadership. He credited Tinubu with stabilizing Nigeria's economy, citing...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu, National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu, and Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani have commiserated with former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai following the death of his mother, Hajiya Umma El-Rufai, in a rare show of unity that cuts across recent political...

The Digest: The leadership of the National Assembly has called for the adoption of automatic tickets for serving lawmakers under the All Progressives Congress, arguing that such a move is critical to sustaining ongoing reforms championed by President Bola Tinubu. Speaking at the party's 4th...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has arrived at Eagle Square, Abuja, for the All Progressives Congress National Convention, where the party is expected to elect a new National Chairman and other national officials. The President arrived around 8:10 pm, three hours after his scheduled time...

The Digest: Fresh tensions have erupted within the Peoples Democratic Party over support for President Bola Tinubu's 2027 re-election, deepening the rift between the party's two factions. The Kabiru Tanimu Turaki-led camp has declared it will not back Tinubu, insisting it would be "improper"...

The Digest: Adaora Soludo, daughter of Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo and Woman Leader of the City Boys Movement, has declared that President Bola Tinubu has performed well and deserves a second term in office. Speaking during an engagement with local government women coordinators in...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has declared that his sustained foreign trips are yielding results, revealing that Nigeria has secured security equipment and support commitments from the United Kingdom and France. Speaking to state governors in Lagos on Sunday, Tinubu said his recent visit to...

The Digest: At least six ministers in President Bola Tinubu's cabinet are expected to resign ahead of the March 31 deadline for political appointees seeking elective office in the 2027 elections. The directive, issued through the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has announced that Nigeria has secured military equipment and support from France following a lengthy discussion with French President Emmanuel Macron. Speaking during a meeting with governors at his Lagos residence on Sunday, Tinubu disclosed that Nigeria is...

The Digest: Indications have emerged that ITB Nigeria, a construction firm owned by Lebanese-Nigerian businessman Gilbert Chagoury, a longtime associate of President Bola Tinubu, will execute the renovation contract for the Apapa and Tin Can Island ports in Lagos. The project, valued at N1.4...