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The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has explained that the mood of the nation influenced his decision to observe a low-key celebration for his 74th birthday. In a personally signed appreciation message to Nigerians, Tinubu thanked citizens for their messages, prayers, and support for his...

The Digest: Nigerian comedian Seyi Law has reaffirmed his unwavering support for President Bola Tinubu, declaring at the APC National Summit in Abuja that he is willing to "stake everything" on the administration's leadership. He credited Tinubu with stabilizing Nigeria's economy, citing...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu, National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu, and Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani have commiserated with former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai following the death of his mother, Hajiya Umma El-Rufai, in a rare show of unity that cuts across recent political...

The Digest: The leadership of the National Assembly has called for the adoption of automatic tickets for serving lawmakers under the All Progressives Congress, arguing that such a move is critical to sustaining ongoing reforms championed by President Bola Tinubu. Speaking at the party's 4th...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has arrived at Eagle Square, Abuja, for the All Progressives Congress National Convention, where the party is expected to elect a new National Chairman and other national officials. The President arrived around 8:10 pm, three hours after his scheduled time...

The Digest: Fresh tensions have erupted within the Peoples Democratic Party over support for President Bola Tinubu's 2027 re-election, deepening the rift between the party's two factions. The Kabiru Tanimu Turaki-led camp has declared it will not back Tinubu, insisting it would be "improper"...

The Digest: Adaora Soludo, daughter of Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo and Woman Leader of the City Boys Movement, has declared that President Bola Tinubu has performed well and deserves a second term in office. Speaking during an engagement with local government women coordinators in...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has declared that his sustained foreign trips are yielding results, revealing that Nigeria has secured security equipment and support commitments from the United Kingdom and France. Speaking to state governors in Lagos on Sunday, Tinubu said his recent visit to...

The Digest: At least six ministers in President Bola Tinubu's cabinet are expected to resign ahead of the March 31 deadline for political appointees seeking elective office in the 2027 elections. The directive, issued through the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has announced that Nigeria has secured military equipment and support from France following a lengthy discussion with French President Emmanuel Macron. Speaking during a meeting with governors at his Lagos residence on Sunday, Tinubu disclosed that Nigeria is...

The Digest: Indications have emerged that ITB Nigeria, a construction firm owned by Lebanese-Nigerian businessman Gilbert Chagoury, a longtime associate of President Bola Tinubu, will execute the renovation contract for the Apapa and Tin Can Island ports in Lagos. The project, valued at N1.4...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has warned that the escalating Middle East crisis, involving the US, Israel, and Iran, could push up inflation and erode Nigerians' purchasing power. Speaking at his Lagos home on Sunday while hosting Vice-President Kashim Shettima and 23 governors for Eid...

The Digest: Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has alleged that Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, promised to hold the Peoples Democratic Party down for President Bola Tinubu's re-election in 2027. Speaking during a meeting with Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed in Bauchi...

The Digest: The All Progressives Congress has stated that it will not prevent any interested member from contesting the party's 2027 presidential ticket, despite having adopted President Bola Tinubu for a second term. Deputy National Organising Secretary Chidi Duru said while the party may...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that the nation's economy has exited the "dark tunnel of economic uncertainty," speaking at an exhibition in London during his historic two-day state visit. Tinubu urged citizens to embrace a positive outlook on Nigeria, promising to...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has departed London following the conclusion of his historic two-day state visit to the United Kingdom—the first by a Nigerian leader in 37 years. Highlights included meetings with King Charles III at Windsor Castle, a state banquet, and talks with Prime...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigerian Muslims on Eid-el-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan, urging them to uphold the virtues of piety, empathy, and unity beyond the holy month. In a statement by his aide, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu encouraged the faithful to extend kindness to...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu revealed he found refuge in the United Kingdom during Nigeria's pro-democracy struggle, speaking at the state banquet hosted by King Charles III at Windsor Castle. Tinubu disclosed that his residence was placed under Metropolitan Police protection following...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu met with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in London on Thursday for high-level bilateral talks aimed at strengthening Nigeria-UK relations. The meeting culminated in the signing of multiple Memoranda of Understanding covering trade, investment, defence, and...

The Digest: FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has declared that it will be "very difficult" for any candidate to defeat President Bola Tinubu in the Federal Capital Territory in the 2027 general election. Speaking after inspecting projects in satellite towns, Wike claimed Tinubu's infrastructure...