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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...

The Digest: Nollywood actress Bimbo Akintola has disclosed that her support for President Bola Tinubu in the 2023 election was partly a reaction to the online conduct of some supporters of rival candidate Peter Obi. In a candid revelation, she stated that she was moved to back Tinubu because...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has forwarded a list of 65 ambassadorial nominees to the Senate for confirmation, significantly expanding the nation's proposed diplomatic corps. This new batch includes a mix of seasoned career diplomats and notable non-career appointees, including former...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu's adviser, Daniel Bwala, has defended the President's past demand for Goodluck Jonathan to resign after the 2014 Chibok abduction, framing it as a legitimate critique of a government "in denial." Key Points: Adviser Daniel Bwala stated Tinubu's past call...

The Digest: Veteran journalist and ADC chieftain Dele Momodu has stated the opposition is fundamentally unprepared for the 2027 elections, arguing only Atiku Abubakar possesses the competitive edge to challenge President Bola Tinubu. Key Points: Dele Momodu stated on Facebook that most...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu's Special Adviser on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has categorically stated that the federal government maintains a policy of "zero tolerance" for negotiating with terrorists, despite recent high-profile kidnappings and claims by abductors to have...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has nominated former Chief of Defence Staff General Christopher Musa to lead the defence ministry. The appointment, coming just weeks after his retirement, signals a strategic pivot towards operational expertise as the nation grapples with escalating...

The Digest: Media entrepreneur Dele Momodu has accused President Bola Tinubu of using a new policy to withdraw police escorts from VIPs as a deliberate political tool aimed at former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, warning the move endangers prominent Nigerians. Key Points: Dele Momodu...

The Digest: The Presidency has clarified the rationale behind President Bola Tinubu’s controversial ambassadorial nominations, framing the choices as a balance of reward, regional representation, and strategic trust. Key Points: Presidential aide Demola Oshodi stated that nominees were...

The Digest: Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has described some of President Tinubu's ambassadorial nominees as "shocking," arguing they reflect a system that rewards "mediocrity, corruption, and impunity." This critique explores the perceived disconnect between political patronage and...

The Digest: Senior Special Assistant Ademola Oshodi defended President Tinubu’s ambassadorial nominations, framing them as a global presidential prerogative essential for advancing his administration’s interests. This moment explores the balance between executive authority and public...

The Digest: Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has staked his position on President Bola Tinubu's 2027 electoral success in the state, vowing to resign if the APC candidate fails to win. According to his AIT interview, the governor claims Tinubu now enjoys greater popularity in Edo than...

The Digest: The Abia State Government has sealed a Umuahia office of President Bola Tinubu's Renewed Hope Partners, citing tax violations—a move that reveals the tense undercurrents shaping political space and the silent battles over influence and territory. Politics of Space. Key Points...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has mandated a comprehensive security cordon and expanded aerial surveillance over forest areas in Kwara, Niger, and Kebbi States, following a wave of mass abductions. The directive aims to locate terrorist hideouts and rescue hostages, signaling a heightened...

The Digest: Former Abia Governor Orji Kalu has asserted that the recent wave of killings and mass abductions is are politically motivated attack aimed at destabilizing President Bola Tinubu's administration. Key Points: Senator Kalu alleged bandits are sponsored by local and international...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has cautioned that undermining governance harms even those who remain passive, urging Nigerians to respect electoral outcomes regardless of political preference. Represented by Vice-President Kashim Shettima at the 68th birthday of former President Goodluck...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has canceled his planned attendance at the G20 Leaders’ Summit in South Africa, choosing to remain in Nigeria to address mounting security challenges. According to a statement from the Vice President’s office, Tinubu has delegated Vice President Kashim...