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The Digest: President Bola Tinubu is finalizing the appointment of new ambassadors to Nigeria’s foreign missions, a critical move coming after more than two years of diplomatic vacancies and amid escalating tensions with the United States over former President Donald Trump’s military threats...

The Digest: Billionaire businessman Femi Otedola has endorsed President Bola Tinubu's new 15% import tariff on petrol and diesel, describing it as a vital policy to protect local investments in Nigeria's refining sector and prevent the collapse of domestic energy industries. Key Points...

The Digest: Prominent Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has called for a drastic diplomatic response to former U.S. President Donald Trump's threat of military action against Nigeria, urging President Bola Tinubu to sever ties with Washington if a retraction is not issued. Key Points: Sheikh...

The Digest: A high-stakes diplomatic meeting is imminent as Presidents Bola Tinubu and Donald Trump prepare to address explosive claims of Christian genocide in Nigeria. According to presidential aide Daniel Bwala, the leaders will convene to resolve differences and reinforce their shared...

The Digest: A high-stakes diplomatic meeting is imminent as Presidents Bola Tinubu and Donald Trump prepare to address explosive claims of Christian genocide in Nigeria. According to presidential aide Daniel Bwala, the leaders will convene to resolve differences and reinforce their shared...

The Digest: Investigations into the alleged coup attempt by Nigerian soldiers have advanced, with over 30 suspects now set to face trial in both civil courts and military court martials. The development follows a special panel's preliminary report to President Bola Tinubu, detailing a plot...

The Digest: The National President of the NURTW, Musiliu Akinsanya (MC Oluomo), has disclosed that he personally spent over N756 million to campaign for President Bola Tinubu in 2023. In a viral video, the political ally stated the funds covered extensive hotel bookings and logistics...

The Digest: The Presidency has confirmed and defended President Bola Tinubu's approval of a 15% import tariff on petrol and diesel. Described as a "bold and strategic move," the policy aims to reshape Nigeria's energy landscape by promoting local refining and reducing dependence on imported...

The Digest: In a decisive address that framed security as the bedrock of national survival, President Bola Tinubu has tasked Nigeria’s newly decorated service chiefs with ending the long-standing insecurity that has plagued the nation since 2009. Speaking at the State House in Abuja, the...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has approved a 15% import duty on petrol and diesel, a move expected to push the pump price of petrol above N1,000 per litre for most Nigerians. According to the Daily Post, the new duty will add nearly N100 to the current cost of a litre, increasing the...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu's reversal of pardons for convicts like Maryam Sanda and drug offenders has drawn mixed reactions, with senior lawyers defending his constitutional power while former Vice President Atiku Abubakar criticized the government for acting before thinking. The...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has officially reversed the presidential pardon for Maryam Sanda, instead commuting her death sentence for the killing of her husband to 12 years imprisonment. According to Channels Television, the decision, detailed in an official gazette, was made on...

The Digest: The House of Representatives has approved President Bola Tinubu's request to borrow $2.35 billion and issue a $500 million sovereign sukuk, endorsing a major external financing plan to fund the 2025 budget deficit and critical infrastructure. According to TheCable, the approval...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has ordered a significant revision of the federal pardon list, removing individuals convicted of serious crimes, including kidnapping, drug trafficking, and human trafficking. According to TheCable, the decision, announced by Special Adviser Bayo Onanuga...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has revised the list of beneficiaries for his prerogative of mercy, removing Maryam Sanda, who was sentenced to death for the culpable homicide of her husband, Bilyaminu Bello, in 2020. According to a statement from his Special Adviser, Bayo Onanuga, the...

The Digest: The 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has issued a stark warning that the Federal Government's economic reforms will fail to benefit ordinary Nigerians unless accompanied by a drastic reduction in the cost of governance. According to Linda Ikeji's Blog, the former Central...

The Digest: The Presidency has announced a significant drop in the prices of major food items, framing it as a direct result of President Bola Tinubu's economic policies. In a statement, the government highlighted examples like a bag of dry onions, which it claims has fallen from ₦202,500 in...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has officially commissioned seven newly completed landmark projects at the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN). As part of the institution's 40th convocation ceremonies, the projects, which include a new Faculty of Social Sciences building and a remodelled...

The Digest: The recently retired Nigerian service chiefs are set to receive extensive retirement packages, including bulletproof vehicles and substantial foreign medical allowances. According to the restricted Harmonised Terms and Conditions of Service (HTACOS) 2024 obtained by Leadership, the...

The Digest: The Presidency has clarified that President Bola Tinubu's dismissal of service chiefs was a strategic move to "inject new direction and vision" into the military, not a reaction to coup rumors. Senior officials emphasized the President's constitutional authority to make leadership...