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The Digest: Presidential aide Daniel Bwala has broken his silence following widespread backlash over his Al Jazeera "Head to Head" interview, insisting that his past criticisms of President Tinubu were "all politics" from his time in opposition. In a lengthy statement, Bwala defended his...

The Digest: Presidential aide Daniel Bwala has insisted that insecurity is not worsening in Nigeria, despite recent attacks including the abduction of over 100 women and children in Borno. Speaking on Al Jazeera's "Head to Head" programme, Bwala acknowledged security challenges but argued the...

The Digest: APC representatives Tunde Doherty and Daniel Bwala struggled to verify President Tinubu's claimed pre-political employment during a heated Al Jazeera "Head to Head" debate at London's Conway Hall on March 6, 2026. Host Mehdi Hasan pressed the panel on Tinubu's work history, with...

The Digest: Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to President Tinubu on policy communication, repeatedly denied previously making critical comments about the president during an appearance on Al Jazeera's "Head to Head" programme. Host Mehdi Hasan confronted Bwala with old quotes, clips, and...

The Digest: First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has declared that her relationships with people who do not know God rarely last long, speaking at an Interfaith Breaking of Fast event for Ramadan and Lent at the Presidential Villa. Reflecting on nearly 40 years of marriage to President Bola Tinubu, she...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has approved the posting of 31 career and 34 non-career ambassadors to various countries and the United Nations, the Presidential spokesman announced Friday. The list, confirmed by the Senate last December, includes prominent figures such as former INEC...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has approved the construction of six major road projects across Nigeria, including the demolition and replacement of the aging Carter Bridge in Lagos. Minister of Works Dave Umahi disclosed the approvals on Wednesday, outlining key infrastructure developments...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has directed Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo to suspend the cashless payment system recently introduced by FAAN at Lagos and Abuja airports. Keyamo announced the directive while briefing State House correspondents after the Federal Executive Council meeting...

The Digest: Doris Uzoka-Anite has been reassigned to her third ministerial portfolio in three years under President Bola Tinubu, moving from Minister of State for Finance to Minister of State for Budget and National Planning. Her latest redeployment marks a continuation of a pattern: appointed...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has nominated Taiwo Oyedele, former Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, as Minister of State for Finance. Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga announced that Tinubu has conveyed the nomination to the Senate for confirmation...

The Digest: Nigerian comedian Seyi Law has sparked fresh debate after declaring that Nigeria is safer today than it was a decade ago. Speaking on The Honest Bunch Podcast, he claimed the Tinubu-led government has neutralised more bandits than previous administrations since Goodluck Jonathan's...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has charged newly sworn-in Acting Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Disu to crush criminal elements and restore peace across the country. Speaking at Disu's swearing-in and decoration ceremony at the State House, Abuja, on Wednesday, Tinubu expressed...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has appointed Assistant Inspector-General Tunji Disu as acting Inspector-General of Police following the resignation of Kayode Egbetokun, who cited "pressing family considerations." The appointment triggers a potential shakeup in the police hierarchy, with at...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu and governors under the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) are meeting with Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) leadership at the Presidential Villa in what observers describe as a crucial strategic summit. The high-level meeting, scheduled for 11:00 a.m. at the State...

The Digest: Ahead of the 2027 general elections, President Bola Tinubu is consolidating support among celebrities and socialites through the "City Boys Movement," a political association championed by his son, Seyi Tinubu. Prominent figures, including Obi Cubana (South-East Zonal Coordinator)...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has commended FCT Minister Nyesom Wike for his "remarkable achievements" in the territory, which he said yielded political dividends for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Saturday's council elections. In a statement by presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has urged voters, security agencies, and INEC officials to conduct themselves orderly during Saturday's elections in the Federal Capital Territory, Rivers, and Kano states. In a statement by presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu called on eligible voters...

The Digest: A social media user has ignited debate by branding Peter Obi a "copy-copy" lacking political strategy, claiming his "soft" approach cannot compete with President Tinubu's decisive politics. The lady asserted, "If you know your heart is so pure and you're a child of God, don't go...

The Digest: Senate President Godswill Akpabio has declared that the Electoral Act 2026, signed into law by President Bola Tinubu, will ensure every Nigerian vote counts and eliminate result manipulation between polling units and collation centres. Speaking after Tinubu's assent, Akpabio said...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerians to maintain faith in his administration's economic reforms, stating they are yielding results nationwide with improvements in education, healthcare, and infrastructure. Speaking during a one-day official visit to Adamawa State, Tinubu...