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The Digest: In a personal birthday tribute, President Bola Tinubu has celebrated his son, Seyi Tinubu, on his 40th birthday, praising his character and impact. According to a statement reported by Punch Newspapers, the President described Seyi as a "focused, courageous, and humble man" who...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu is set to join world leaders in Rome for a high-level meeting on counter-terrorism. According to TheCable, the summit, known as the Aqaba Process, will focus on the escalating security crisis in West Africa, aiming to forge collaborative strategies against the...

The Digest: The Presidency has detailed the rationale behind President Bola Tinubu's pardon of 175 convicts. According to a statement from Bayo Onanuga reported by Premium Times, the decision, based on recommendations from a committee chaired by the Attorney-General, balances historical justice...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has granted clemency to Maryam Sanda, who was sentenced to death for the 2020 killing of her husband, Bilyaminu Bello. The pardon, announced by Special Adviser Bayo Onanuga, concludes a highly publicized case that highlighted issues of domestic conflict and...

President Bola Tinubu has approved state pardon and clemency for 175 convicts, including high-profile cases, drug offenders, illegal miners, and white-collar criminals. Here is the comprehensive list of beneficiaries: PARDONED INMATES Nweke Francis Chibueze - cocaine trafficking Nwogu Peters...

The family of the late General Mamman Jiya Vatsa has commended President Bola Tinubu for granting a posthumous pardon, describing it as a divinely orchestrated consolation that has finally wiped away their "tears" after decades of sorrow. Key Points: The family of executed General Mamman...

The Digest: The nation has lost a revered figure whose life was a testament to integrity and service. According to The PUNCH, elder statesman Dr. Christopher Kolade has passed away at 92, prompting tributes from President Bola Tinubu, who hailed him as an "icon of integrity" and a "custodian...

The Digest: Paul Ibe, media aide to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has accused President Bola Tinubu of alluding to a "Christian genocide" in a 2014 social media post, suggesting this may have influenced recent claims by US Senator Ted Cruz. Key Points: Atiku's aide, Paul Ibe, cited...

The Digest: Representative Riley Moore has formally asked the Trump administration to designate Nigeria a "Country of Particular Concern," alleging a "Christian genocide" and urging an immediate halt to all US arms sales to the country. Key Points: US Representative Riley Moore has asked...

The Digest: Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin has declared that Kano State and northern Nigeria will reciprocate President Bola Tinubu's "goodwill" in the 2027 elections, citing the approval to upgrade a Kano educational institution as a key reason for this political debt. Key Points...

The Digest: Demola Olarewaju, Senior Political Assistant to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has declared that President Bola Tinubu would lose the 2027 election if Atiku and former President Goodluck Jonathan contest on different platforms. Speaking on the Mic On podcast, Olarewaju...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his commitment to national unity and equitable treatment for all faiths during a visit to Jos, Plateau State. Addressing northern Christian leaders, the President pledged his administration would decisively tackle insecurity—including terrorism...

The Digest: Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has strongly criticised President Bola Tinubu for attending a social event in Plateau State while the region grapples with severe insecurity. In a statement, Atiku described the visit as a "heartless exhibition of disregard for empathy" and...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Jos, Plateau State, to attend the funeral of Nana Lydia Yilwatda Goshwe, mother of APC National Chairman Nentawe Yilwatda. The visit, confirmed earlier by Special Adviser Bayo Onanuga, underscores the President’s solidarity with the party...

The Digest: Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, has strongly criticized former presidential candidate Peter Obi, questioning his capacity to govern Nigeria after his tenure in Anambra State. Speaking to journalists in Abuja, Akume contrasted Obi's record with President...

The Digest: A Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a legal challenge against President Bola Tinubu's six-month suspension of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the state's House of Assembly. The court ruled that the plaintiffs, a group of concerned indigenes, lacked the legal...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu revealed that the cancellation of the traditional Independence Day military parade allowed him to enjoy a rare personal respite. The comment, made at a cultural event, framed the national change in schedule as a personal benefit, drawing a mix of amusement and...

The Digest: In a direct appeal to the nation's largest demographic, President Bola Tinubu has framed Nigerian youth as the country's "greatest asset," vowing to empower their ambitions with concrete policies. His Independence Day address positioned his administration as a crucial enabler...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has delivered a definitive counter-narrative, stating that allegations of religious genocide are unfounded. Speaking in Owerri, he framed Nigeria's diversity as a source of strength, asserting that the country's faiths stand side-by-side as symbols of unity...

The Digest: In a symbolic declaration for Nigeria's 65th Independence Day, President Bola Tinubu has asserted that the Naira has achieved a new level of economic sovereignty, no longer tethered to the volatile swings of global crude oil prices. He framed this as a key outcome of his...