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  1. Tinubu: My Foreign Trips Paying Off as Nigeria Secures UK, France Security Support

    Nigeria Tinubu: My Foreign Trips Paying Off as Nigeria Secures UK, France Security Support

    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...
  2. Six Ministers Likely to Resign Before Tinubu's March 31 Deadline for 2027 Ambitions

    Nigeria Six Ministers Likely to Resign Before Tinubu's March 31 Deadline for 2027 Ambitions

    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...
  3. Tinubu Secures French Military Equipment Deal as Nigeria Intensifies Counter-Terrorism Fight

    Nigeria Tinubu Secures French Military Equipment Deal as Nigeria Intensifies Counter-Terrorism Fight

    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...
  4. Tinubu's Ally Gilbert Chagoury to Handle N1.4trn Lagos Ports Renovation Project

    Nigeria Tinubu's Ally Gilbert Chagoury to Handle N1.4trn Lagos Ports Renovation Project

    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...
  5. President Tinubu Hosts 23 Governors, Warns of Inflation from Middle East Conflict

    Nigeria President Tinubu Hosts 23 Governors, Warns of Inflation from Middle East Conflict

    The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has warned that the escalating Middle East crisis, involving the US, Israel, and Iran, could push up inflation and erode Nigerians' purchasing power. Speaking at his Lagos home on Sunday while hosting Vice-President Kashim Shettima and 23 governors for Eid...
  6. PDP Crisis Deepens: Makinde Alleges Wike's Secret Pact with Tinubu for 2027

    Nigeria PDP Crisis Deepens: Makinde Alleges Wike's Secret Pact with Tinubu for 2027

    The Digest: Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has alleged that Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, promised to hold the Peoples Democratic Party down for President Bola Tinubu's re-election in 2027. Speaking during a meeting with Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed in Bauchi...
  7. APC: We Can't Stop Anyone from Contesting Tinubu's 2027 Ticket, But Incumbency Has Advantage

    Nigeria APC: We Can't Stop Anyone from Contesting Tinubu's 2027 Ticket, But Incumbency Has Advantage

    The Digest: The All Progressives Congress has stated that it will not prevent any interested member from contesting the party's 2027 presidential ticket, despite having adopted President Bola Tinubu for a second term. Deputy National Organising Secretary Chidi Duru said while the party may...
  8. 'We've Navigated Our Way Out of Dark Tunnel of Economic Uncertainty' - Tinubu Assures Nigerians in UK

    Nigeria 'We've Navigated Our Way Out of Dark Tunnel of Economic Uncertainty' - Tinubu Assures Nigerians in UK

    The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that the nation's economy has exited the "dark tunnel of economic uncertainty," speaking at an exhibition in London during his historic two-day state visit. Tinubu urged citizens to embrace a positive outlook on Nigeria, promising to...
  9. VIDEO: Tinubu Departs London After Historic Two-Day State Visit to UK, Seals £746m Ports Deal

    Nigeria VIDEO: Tinubu Departs London After Historic Two-Day State Visit to UK, Seals £746m Ports Deal

    The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has departed London following the conclusion of his historic two-day state visit to the United Kingdom—the first by a Nigerian leader in 37 years. Highlights included meetings with King Charles III at Windsor Castle, a state banquet, and talks with Prime...
  10. Eid-el-Fitr: Tinubu Congratulates Muslims, Calls for Unity, Compassion Beyond Ramadan

    Nigeria Eid-el-Fitr: Tinubu Congratulates Muslims, Calls for Unity, Compassion Beyond Ramadan

    The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigerian Muslims on Eid-el-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan, urging them to uphold the virtues of piety, empathy, and unity beyond the holy month. In a statement by his aide, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu encouraged the faithful to extend kindness to...
  11. 'I Found Safety in UK During Military Era' - Tinubu Recalls Refuge at State Banquet

    Nigeria 'I Found Safety in UK During Military Era' - Tinubu Recalls Refuge at State Banquet

    The Digest: President Bola Tinubu revealed he found refuge in the United Kingdom during Nigeria's pro-democracy struggle, speaking at the state banquet hosted by King Charles III at Windsor Castle. Tinubu disclosed that his residence was placed under Metropolitan Police protection following...
  12. Tinubu Meets UK PM Starmer, Seals £746 Million Ports Modernisation Deal

    Nigeria Tinubu Meets UK PM Starmer, Seals £746 Million Ports Modernisation Deal

    The Digest: President Bola Tinubu met with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in London on Thursday for high-level bilateral talks aimed at strengthening Nigeria-UK relations. The meeting culminated in the signing of multiple Memoranda of Understanding covering trade, investment, defence, and...
  13. 2027: Wike Boasts Tinubu Will Win FCT, Says Opposition Will Find It 'Very Difficult'

    Nigeria 2027: Wike Boasts Tinubu Will Win FCT, Says Opposition Will Find It 'Very Difficult'

    The Digest: FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has declared that it will be "very difficult" for any candidate to defeat President Bola Tinubu in the Federal Capital Territory in the 2027 general election. Speaking after inspecting projects in satellite towns, Wike claimed Tinubu's infrastructure...
  14. [VIDEO] 'Ẹ káàbọ̀' - King Charles Greets Tinubu, Nigerian Delegation in Yoruba at Historic State Banquet

    Nigeria [VIDEO] 'Ẹ káàbọ̀' - King Charles Greets Tinubu, Nigerian Delegation in Yoruba at Historic State Banquet

    The Digest: King Charles III welcomed President Bola Tinubu and the Nigerian delegation in Yoruba during a state banquet at Windsor Castle's St George's Hall, marking the first state visit by a Nigerian leader in 37 years. The king's greeting - "Ẹ káàbọ̀, şé dáadáa ni" (Welcome, how are you?)...
  15. [VIDEO] Mixed Reactions as Cubana Chief Priest Seen in Tinubu’s London Convoy

    Nigeria [VIDEO] Mixed Reactions as Cubana Chief Priest Seen in Tinubu’s London Convoy

    The Digest: A viral video appears to show celebrity barman Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, mingling in President Tinubu's luxury motorcade during the historic UK state visit. The 98-second clip, filmed outside a building resembling the Nigerian High Commission...
  16. Nigerian Governors Face Backlash for Greeting Tinubu in UK Amid Economic Hardship

    Nigeria Nigerian Governors Face Backlash for Greeting Tinubu in UK Amid Economic Hardship

    The Digest: Nigerian governors from Lagos, Katsina, Zamfara, Enugu, Akwa Ibom, and Plateau states have faced online backlash after traveling to the UK to welcome President Tinubu for his historic state visit—the first by a Nigerian leader in 37 years. The governors joined ministers at...
  17. Maiduguri Attacks: Amaechi Blasts Tinubu's Security Failure, Calls for President's Resignation

    Nigeria Maiduguri Attacks: Amaechi Blasts Tinubu's Security Failure, Calls for President's Resignation

    The Digest: Former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi has accused President Bola Tinubu's administration of failing to protect Nigerians, following Monday's suicide bombings in Maiduguri that killed at least 23 and injured 108. In a statement, the ADC chieftain described the government...
  18. 2027: Soludo Asks Igbo to Back Tinubu, Says Don't Waste Votes on Alternatives

    Nigeria 2027: Soludo Asks Igbo to Back Tinubu, Says Don't Waste Votes on Alternatives

    The Digest: Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo has called on the south-east to support President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general election, urging the region not to "waste" votes on alternative candidates. Speaking at his second-term inauguration in Awka, attended by Vice-President Kashim...
  19. Maiduguri Explosions: Tinubu Orders Security Chiefs to Relocate, Vows 'We'll Locate and Defeat Terrorists'

    Nigeria Maiduguri Explosions: Tinubu Orders Security Chiefs to Relocate, Vows 'We'll Locate and Defeat Terrorists'

    The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has ordered security chiefs to relocate to Maiduguri following Monday's bomb blasts that killed 23 and injured 108 in Borno State. In a statement Tuesday, Tinubu condemned the attacks as "desperate attempts by terrorists to spread fear" and directed emergency...
  20. Tinubu Fulfils Promise, Gifts D'Tigress Houses and National Honours for Afrobasket Victory

    Nigeria Tinubu Fulfils Promise, Gifts D'Tigress Houses and National Honours for Afrobasket Victory

    The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has fulfilled his promise to Nigeria's D'Tigress, presenting the team with title documents for flats in Abuja and Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON) national honours for their 2025 Women's Afrobasket triumph. The presentation ceremony was held on Sunday...
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