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The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has vowed that Nigeria will not surrender to those causing trouble and attempting to disrupt the nation's peace and unity. Speaking at an Interfaith Iftar event with religious and traditional leaders at the Presidential Villa, Tinubu declared: "Nigeria will...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has declared that Nigeria's economy has "turned the corner" and that state governors no longer need to borrow to pay workers' salaries. Speaking at an interfaith breaking of fast with religious and traditional leaders at the Presidential Villa, Tinubu stated...

The Digest: Ambassador-designate Reno Omokri has sparked intense online backlash after denying knowledge of President Tinubu's 2022 campaign pledge on electricity. Host Seun Okinbaloye confronted Omokri with Tinubu's promise: "If I cannot give you power in four years, don't vote for me when I...

The Digest: Ambassador-designate Reno Omokri has asserted that Nigeria is significantly better under President Bola Tinubu's leadership than it was a decade ago. Speaking in an interview, Omokri stated that things are improving across various sectors under the current administration. He noted...

The Digest: A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has sparked reactions after declaring that President Bola Tinubu is the most powerful president globally, even stronger than United States President Donald Trump. Speaking on Trust TV News, the PDP stalwart argued that Nigeria's...

The Digest: The Presidency has categorically denied circulating social media reports alleging that kitchen staff at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa were arrested over a plot to poison President Bola Tinubu. Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, took to his X account to...

The Digest: Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has officially announced the defection of Adamawa State from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), expanding the ruling party's control to 30 states. In a statewide broadcast, Fintiri stated the decision followed...

The Digest: Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has made a bold pledge to resign from office if President Bola Tinubu fails to win the 2027 general elections. Speaking during an interview on African Independent Television (AIT), the governor expressed unwavering confidence in Tinubu's victory...

The Digest: Senate President Godswill Akpabio has expressed admiration for President Bola Tinubu's administration, stating he wishes he had served as governor under Tinubu's leadership. Speaking during a session, Akpabio praised Tinubu's tax reforms and fuel subsidy removal, noting that...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has dismissed criticisms that his administration is responsible for suppressing the opposition, responding to detractors who accuse him of "killing" political opposition in Nigeria. Speaking amid ongoing political tensions, Tinubu stated: "Whatever they call...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has decorated Tunji Disu with his new rank as Acting Inspector-General of Police at a State House ceremony in Abuja on Wednesday. The event, held in the President's office around 4pm, was attended by National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu, Chief of Staff Femi...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has removed Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun and replaced him with Assistant Inspector General Tunji Disu. Egbetokun was directed to resign during a meeting at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Monday . Appointed as the 22nd IGP on June 19, 2023...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his commitment to "rescue" Nigeria and fulfil campaign promises, announcing plans to establish state police as a practical reform to curb insecurity. Speaking at an interfaith breaking of fast with state governors at the State House, Tinubu...

The Digest: The government of President Bola Tinubu allegedly paid a ransom of approximately N10 billion and released two top Boko Haram commanders to secure the release of over 230 pupils and staff abducted from St. Mary's Catholic School in Niger State last November, according to an AFP...

The Digest: Security agencies investigating the alleged coup plot to overthrow President Bola Tinubu have identified two persons accused of funnelling N835 million through two private companies to bankroll the conspiracy. Former Bayelsa State Governor Timipre Sylva allegedly contributed N785...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has signed the Electoral Act 2026 into law, sparking fierce condemnation from opposition parties and civil society organisations who describe it as a "dark day for democracy" and "legalisation of rigging." The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) alleged the ruling...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has signed an executive order stripping the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited of powers to deduct oil revenues before remittance to the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC). The order, gazetted February 13, 2026, directs that all oil...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has appealed to Nigerians for forgiveness as the holy month of Ramadan begins, urging unity, peace, and moral renewal. Speaking during the opening of this year's Tafsir at the State House mosque in Abuja, Tinubu said: "I say, if I have sinned, forgive me as...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has signed the Electoral Act, 2022 (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill 2026 into law, following its passage by the National Assembly on Tuesday after months of debate and amendments. The new Electoral Act governs the conduct of elections in Nigeria, including the...

The Digest: Celebrity barman Cubana Chief Priest has called on the south-east region to support President Bola Tinubu's 2027 re-election bid, arguing it is a strategic move to secure future political dividends, including the possibility of an Igbo presidency. Reacting to a video of the...