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The Digest: The refusal of President Tinubu to honor three brilliant Yobe students who triumphed at the 2025 TeenEagle Global Finals has sparked anger across the northern region. Critics, including political figures and citizens, accuse the government of neglecting northern achievements in...

The Digest: Former Lagos Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, has firmly reaffirmed his support for the All Progressives Congress (APC) and President Bola Tinubu's 2027 re-election bid. Ambode dismissed recent reports linking him to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as false. Key Points: Ambode...

The Digest: The presidency has rejected claims suggesting Nigeria is on the verge of collapse, describing the assertions as exaggerated and unsupported by facts. Special adviser Sunday Dare addressed concerns raised about hunger and the country's economic state. Key Points: Special adviser...

The Digest: Amid Nigeria's rising debt and economic pressures, the federal government spent N26.38bn on the Presidential Air Fleet during President Bola Tinubu's first 18 months. This figure highlights the high cost of maintaining executive air mobility, fueling debate on austerity. Key...

The Digest: The All Progressives Congress (APC) remains optimistic that President Bola Tinubu will be re-elected in 2027, citing his first-term achievements. APC responded to criticisms from former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, defending Tinubu’s record on reforms and governance. Key...

The Digest: Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, warned that Nigeria’s social fabric will disintegrate if President Tinubu is re-elected in 2027. Speaking in Sokoto during an ADC rally, he claimed a second term for the APC would threaten Nigeria's future. El-Rufai, now a strong...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has lauded Nigeria's women's basketball team, D’Tigress, for their remarkable performance at the 2025 Women's Afrobasket, securing a fifth consecutive final berth. The team’s victory over Senegal highlighted their resilience and teamwork. Key Points...

The Digest: Saint Lucia’s Prime Minister Philip Pierre condemned the criticism and denigration of President Bola Tinubu's visit to the Caribbean, emphasizing the historical significance of such visits. According to NTA, the criticism reflects the harmful legacy of slavery. Key Points: Prime...

The Digest: Ghana's President, John Mahama, reassured Nigerian President Bola Tinubu that there’s no place for xenophobia in Ghana, emphasizing the country's commitment to ECOWAS protocols on free movement and dismissing concerns raised by recent protests. Key Points: Mahama assures Nigeria...

The Digest: Abdulmumin Jibrin, a close ally of New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) leader Rabiu Kwankwaso, recently met President Bola Tinubu behind closed doors at the Presidential Villa. This high-profile meeting has ignited speculation about Jibrin's potential defection back to the All...

The Digest: Former Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi, has sharply criticized President Bola Tinubu’s administration, highlighting widespread public hunger and dissatisfaction. This stark reality, a profound Empty Plates experience for many, challenges the nation's political landscape...

The Digest: Bashir Dalhatu, the chairman of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), has accused President Bola Tinubu of neglecting northern Nigeria, despite receiving significant support from the region in the 2023 elections. Dalhatu's comments come as part of a review of Tinubu’s promises to the...

The Digest: Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has declared that no state governor will oppose President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027, citing the president’s unprecedented support for governors and sub-national governments. Key Points: Sani emphasized that no president in Nigeria’s...

The Digest: Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State has reaffirmed the Northern Governors’ unwavering commitment to President Bola Tinubu. Speaking at a session in Kaduna, Yahaya highlighted significant regional infrastructure projects, security improvements, and economic reforms. The...

The Digest: Bayo Onanuga, the presidential spokesperson, has defended the significant financial rewards given to the Super Falcons by President Bola Tinubu for their recent Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) victory. Onanuga, in a post on his X handle, expressed surprise at public...

The Digest: Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, has accused President Bola Tinubu of misleading Nigerians with incorrect statistics to cover up the country's economic struggles. In a post on his X handle, Obi revisited how Tinubu mocked him during his 2022 campaign for...

The Digest: The ADC has strongly criticized President Tinubu for pushing Nigeria further into debt with a new $21 billion foreign loan, accusing the government of fiscal irresponsibility. They warn this could push Nigeria’s debt beyond ₦200 trillion by year-end. Key Points: ADC claims the...

The Digest: The South-East Renewed Hope Agenda (SERHA) has pledged ₦200 million towards funding President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid, with the donation allocated for the purchase of the APC presidential nomination form and campaign logistics. Key Points: SERHA’s National Coordinator...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu is set to honor 210 ex-NYSC members at the 2020-2023 Honours Award. This national recognition acknowledges their dedication and contributions during their service years. The ceremony will be held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Key Points: 210 ex-NYSC...

The Digest: The Class of 1999 governors have urged President Bola Tinubu to prioritize creating cottage industries across Nigeria’s 774 local governments rather than relying on temporary palliatives to address economic hardship, emphasizing the need for security and economic stability. Key...