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The Digest: House of Representatives member Clement Jimbo has criticized President Tinubu’s order to withdraw police officers from VIPs. According to the lawmaker, the directive endangers legislators, especially in volatile regions, and Tinubu should be held accountable for any resulting...

The Digest: Lawmakers have formally requested President Bola Tinubu to exempt them from the recent directive withdrawing police personnel from VIPs. The appeal was made after Senator Abdul Ningi (Kebbi Central) raised concerns that his sole police orderly had been removed, leaving him exposed...

The Digest: Seven governorship aspirants under the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State have stepped down from the race. This follows a decisive meeting convened by President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, aimed at fostering party unity ahead of the primary. Key Points...

The Digest: Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka has voiced alarm over the military-scale security detail guarding Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, saying the contingent is large enough to suppress an insurrection and reflects a dangerous misplacement of national security resources. In a...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has commended security agencies for securing the release of 100 students abducted from a Niger State Catholic school, while directing them to ensure the swift rescue of the 115 still held captive. Key Points Tinubu praised security operatives and Niger...

The Digest: According to security analyst Zagazola Makama and regional reports, Nigeria has withdrawn fighter aircraft deployed to the Benin Republic after a swift military coup attempt was contained. Rooted in the storm of regional instability, the move signals both regional vigilance and a...

The Digest: Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has claimed that the recent wave of kidnappings across Nigeria is a politically motivated strategy designed to undermine President Bola Tinubu, drawing a parallel to similar tactics he alleges were successfully used against former President...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has convened his top security leadership, delivering a directive for "better and faster results" in the fight against pervasive insecurity, signaling dwindling patience with the status quo. Key Points: President Bola Tinubu held a closed-door meeting with...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu met with Abia State Governor Alex Otti at the Presidential Villa, in a session widely interpreted as part of escalating political efforts to secure the release of imprisoned IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu. Key Points: President Bola Tinubu received Abia Governor...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has nominated the immediate-past Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, as the new Minister of Defence, placing a combat-tested commander at the helm of the nation's security apparatus during a declared state of emergency. Key Points: President...

The Digest: Following the resignation of Defence Minister Mohammed Badaru, President Bola Tinubu is reportedly considering former Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, as a successor, signaling a possible strategic pivot back to seasoned military leadership. Key Points: Defence...

The Digest: The Presidency has fired back at former President Obasanjo, asserting that terrorism first took root during his administration. According to official communications, the rebuttal explores the complex legacy of Nigeria's security challenges, engaging a tense national conversation...

The Digest: Former presidential aide Reno Omokri has expressed profound gratitude to President Tinubu for his ambassadorial nomination. Omokri described the President as "Christlike," exploring themes of forgiveness and patriotism while engaging with the complex dynamics of political...

The Digest: The Peoples Democratic Party has demanded that President Tinubu withdraw his list of 32 ambassadorial nominees, describing it as “reprehensible” and a setup for diplomatic failure. The opposition party explored the nominees' integrity, engaging a fierce debate over democratic...

The Digest: Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has publicly challenged the Tinubu administration's approach to banditry, questioning why the government negotiates with armed groups. Speaking at a Plateau State event, Obasanjo explored the government's core responsibility, engaging a national...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has nominated 32 new ambassadors, including prominent political figures Reno Omokri, Femi Fani-Kayode, and former INEC chairman Mahmood Yakubu. According to TheCable, the diverse list features former governors, senators, and first ladies slated for strategic...

The Digest: Senator Ali Ndume has called for urgent salary increases for Nigeria's armed forces, highlighting the stark disparity between lawmakers' earnings and the compensation of those defending the nation. According to the lawmaker, while a soldier's basic pay has risen to ₦104,000, it...

The Digest: Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun has withdrawn 11,566 police officers attached to private citizens, redeploying them to strengthen general security across Nigeria. The move, executed in phases, follows President Bola Tinubu’s directive to refocus policing resources amid...

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...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has expressed profound sadness at the passing of renowned Islamic scholar Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi, who died at 101. The cleric, a leading voice of the Tijjaniyya Muslim Brotherhood, was remembered as a moral compass and advocate of peace whose legacy spans...