bola tinubu

The Digest: In a speech blending medical metaphor with political assurance, President Bola Tinubu has characterized Nigeria's current economic challenges as "the pain of a painful surgery" that will ultimately yield prosperity. Addressing attendees at the coronation of Ibadan's new monarch...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has posthumously awarded the national honor of Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON) to the “Ogoni Four” –, Albert Badey, Edward Kobani, Theophilus Orage, and Samuel Orage – in a move toward reconciliation and economic revival in Ogoniland. The President...

Key Points: The Indigenous People of Biafra has issued a stark warning to the Nigerian government, stating the country is "sitting on a keg of gunpowder" over the deteriorating health of its detained leader, Nnamdi Kanu. In a strongly-worded statement, IPOB spokesman Emma Powerful cautioned...

The Digest: The African Democratic Congress has issued a sharp rebuke to the presidency, urging President Bola Tinubu to concentrate on governing rather than contemplating staying in office beyond 2027. In a strongly-worded statement, the opposition party described the APC administration as a...

The Digest: Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has characterised his first meeting with President Bola Tinubu after resuming office as a “father-son discussion.” The meeting, held at the Aso Rock Villa, followed the lifting of the emergency rule imposed on the state, signalling a cautious...

The Digest: Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has met with President Bola Tinubu at the State House in Abuja, days after being reinstated following a six-month state of emergency. The meeting signals a return to normalcy after a period of political tension that led to the suspension of...

The Digest: A public tribute unveiled a private partnership of sacrifice and resilience. President Bola Tinubu honored his wife, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on her 65th birthday, celebrating her as the nation's quiet servant and the steadfast anchor of his life through decades of struggle and...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has approved automatic employment for the four children of the late Dr. Grace Adayilo, former Head of the Civil Service of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The announcement was made by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike during her funeral service in Abuja...

The Digest: Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for restoring normalcy to the state after a six-month suspension, vowing not to take the president’s “kindness for granted.” In his first address at the Government House, Fubara also thanked...

The Digest: The All Progressives Congress (APC) has condemned former Vice President Atiku Abubakar for what it describes as “incendiary” and “reckless” remarks against President Bola Tinubu’s administration. In a strongly worded statement, the ruling party accused Atiku of instigating unrest...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to a Nigeria where every citizen’s identity is “secure, trusted, and recognized” across all platforms. Speaking at the 2025 National Day of Identity in Abuja, he emphasized the National Identity Number (NIN) as...

The Digest: The Department of State Services (DSS) has filed a five-count criminal charge against activist and politician Omoyele Sowore over social media posts criticizing President Bola Tinubu. The charges, filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja, also name X Corp (Twitter) and Meta...

The Digest: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has claimed the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is in a state of panic, actively "shopping for endorsements" for President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 elections. According to the PDP spokesperson, this move signals a failure of the APC's...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has named five Executive Directors for the North Central Development Commission (NCDC). This move, confirmed by the SGF's office, aims to drive sustainable development in a region grappling with insecurity and ecological challenges. It’s a step toward mending...

The Digest: Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has issued a sharp critique of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, stating there is “no sign” it can effectively tackle the escalating hunger and poverty affecting millions of Nigerians. Atiku warned that the current socio-economic...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu met with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace in Paris on Wednesday for a private working lunch. The meeting is part of Tinubu’s 10-day “working vacation” in Europe, aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and discussing shared global and...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has terminated the appointment of Fegho John Umunubo, Special Assistant on Digital and Creative Economy in the Office of the Vice President. A statement from the State House directed stakeholders to cease all official interactions with him, emphasizing that he...

The Digest: Peter Obi has once again called out President Bola Tinubu's frequent foreign travels. According to Vanguard Newspapers, the former presidential candidate argues that the trips show a leader who is increasingly uncomfortable at home, raising concerns amid Nigeria's many challenges...

The Digest: Following his resignation from the APC, former Senator Kabiru Marafa has publicly issued a million-vote threat against President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid. The former lawmaker, who was the president's campaign coordinator in Zamfara in 2023, vowed to deduct one million...

The Digest: The Presidency, through aide Bayo Onanuga, has sharply criticized former Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai for his comments on President Bola Tinubu. Onanuga dismissed El-Rufai's critique, calling him a "political laggard" and citing significant economic progress under Tinubu's...