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The Digest: Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, and National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu were among dignitaries who attended the funeral prayers for Hajiya Umma El-Rufai, mother of former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai, at the National...

The Digest: The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission is set to release former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai hours after the death of his mother, Hajiya Umma El-Rufai. El-Rufai's son, Bashir, announced the imminent release on X, describing his father's...

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 Department of State Services (DSS) will arraign former Kaduna State Governor Nasir el-Rufai on February 25 before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court, Abuja, over alleged cybercrime and breach of national security. The three-count criminal charge follows...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has praised National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu for his "excellent job" coordinating the fight against banditry and terrorism, declaring that Nigeria will overcome insecurity under his leadership. Speaking in Yola while inaugurating Adamawa State government...

The Digest: The Department of State Services (DSS) has filed a three-count charge against former Kaduna Governor Nasir el-Rufai at the Federal High Court in Abuja for allegedly intercepting the telephone conversation of National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu. The charge, filed Monday, cites...

The Digest: The Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) has asked former Kaduna Governor Nasir el-Rufai to submit any evidence supporting his allegation that the NSA's office procured 10 kilograms of toxic thallium sulphate from a Polish supplier to the Department of State Services...

The Digest: Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir el-Rufai has formally requested clarification from National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu over allegations that the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) imported approximately 10 kilograms of thallium sulphate, a highly toxic chemical...

The Digest: Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga has called for a thorough investigation into Nasir el-Rufai's admission that he accessed an intercepted phone conversation involving National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu. In an X post, Onanuga described el-Rufai's disclosure during an Arise...

The Digest: Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir el-Rufai has alleged that National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu personally ordered his arrest and is behind the failed detention attempt at Abuja Airport on Thursday. Speaking on Arise Television, el-Rufai claimed Ribadu's phone conversation was...

The Digest: The Federal Government’s $9 million contract with a US lobbying firm to shape international perception of Nigeria’s protection of Christians has sparked fierce criticism from opposition parties and citizens, who see the expenditure as a costly gloss over a domestic security...

The Digest: The Federal Government has engaged a US lobbying firm under a $9 million contract to communicate its efforts in protecting Nigerian Christians to American policymakers. Key Points: The NSA, through Kaduna-based Aster Legal, hired US firm DCI Group for $9 million. The six-month...

The Digest: The Federal Government has deployed 7,000 newly trained forest guards across seven frontline northern states, marking a major step in its strategy to reclaim ungoverned forest territories from bandits and kidnappers. To secure a nation, you must first secure its hidden places. Key...

The Digest: The National Security Adviser has formally handed over the remaining 130 rescued students and teachers of St Mary's Catholic School to Niger State Governor Umar Bago, marking the successful conclusion of a month-long operation to free all 315 individuals kidnapped in November. The...

The Digest: The National Security Adviser has officially handed over the remaining 130 students and teachers of St. Mary’s Catholic School to Niger State authorities, ensuring the safe return of all individuals kidnapped earlier this month. The successful operation, coordinated by the Office...

The Digest: A high-level federal delegation has commended Rivers State for its role in fostering peace ahead of planned oil production resumption in Ogoniland. National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu delivered President Tinubu’s praise to Governor Siminalayi Fubara, signaling a new chapter for a...

The Digest: The National Security Adviser’s office has formally handed over 100 rescued students of St. Mary’s Catholic School to Niger State Governor Mohammed Bago. Rooted in the storm of abduction and recovery, the transfer marks a step toward healing, though many children and teachers...

The Digest: A high-level U.S. congressional delegation arrived in Abuja on Sunday for security talks with NSA Nuhu Ribadu. Rooted in the storm of diplomatic tension, the meeting navigates both counter-terrorism cooperation and contentious allegations of religious persecution in Nigeria. Key...

The Digest: National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu told parents of the over 200 pupils kidnapped in Niger State that the children are safe and will soon return, conveying that President Tinubu is in "pain" and has prioritised their rescue. This moment explores the fragile bridge between...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has named National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu as head of a high-level delegation to the US-Nigeria Joint Working Group, signaling a renewed push for bilateral security cooperation. The multi-stakeholder team, drawn from key security and diplomatic...