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The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has personally congratulated Governor Chukwuma Soludo on his landslide re-election in Anambra State, describing the victory as a testament to "visionary leadership" and significant developmental progress. The president's endorsement came after Soludo secured a...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has formally addressed Donald Trump’s threat of military action in Nigeria, emphasizing diplomatic engagement while reaffirming his government’s commitment to defeating terrorism and protecting the nation’s sovereignty. Key Points Tinubu assured that Nigeria...

The Digest: The Federal Government has proposed a Presidential Task Force to coordinate Nigeria’s 'Detty December' festivities, aiming to transform the vibrant end-of-year season into a globally recognized tourism brand. This move explores the intersection of cultural celebration and economic...

The Digest: The US military has formally presented contingency plans for potential strikes in Nigeria, outlining heavy, medium, and light options, from deploying an aircraft carrier to targeted drone strikes, in response to President Donald Trump’s directive over the contested claim of a...

The Digest: The Federal Government has assured Nigerians that the country will emerge stronger from recent threats by US President Donald Trump, stating that President Bola Tinubu is addressing the matter with a calm and multi-pronged diplomatic strategy. Key Points: Minister of Information...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has officially welcomed Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri into the All Progressives Congress, praising his defection as a symbol of unity and progress in a move that significantly alters the political landscape of the Niger Delta region. Key Points...

The Digest: In a dramatic regional escalation, Chad has closed its border with Nigeria and deployed troops to key crossing points, citing intelligence that terrorist elements may exploit the threat of U.S. military intervention to infiltrate its territory. Key Points: Chad ordered a...

The Digest: U.S. President Donald Trump has escalated his threat of military intervention in Nigeria, stating that both ground operations and air strikes "could be" part of a potential attack plan. This follows his directive to the Pentagon to map out an offensive, intensifying diplomatic...

The Digest: US President Donald Trump has threatened to go "guns-a-blazing" into Nigeria to "wipe out" Islamic terrorists, instructing the US Department of War to prepare for possible action. In a Truth Social post, the President issued a stark warning to the Nigerian government to act fast to...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has formally rejected the United States' redesignation of Nigeria as a "Country of Particular Concern," asserting that religious freedom is a core feature of the nation's democracy. In a personal statement, the President argued the label does not reflect...

The Digest: The Nigerian government has formally rejected its designation by the United States as a "Country of Particular Concern," denying President Donald Trump's allegation of a Christian genocide. In a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the government asserted that the claims...

The Digest: Premium Times has exclusively obtained the names and profiles of 16 military officers detained over an alleged coup plot against President Bola Tinubu's government. The list includes a Brigadier General suspected of being the plot's leader, a Colonel accused of being a key...

The Digest: The Nigerian Senate has accelerated plans to screen and confirm the newly appointed service chiefs on Wednesday, following an urgent request from President Bola Tinubu. According to Premium Times, the move, announced by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, signals a swift transition...

The Digest: Rice prices in Lagos have experienced a significant drop, with a 50kg bag now selling for between ₦55,000 and ₦70,000, down from highs of ₦85,000 to ₦95,000 earlier this year. The sudden decline, attributed to a surge in imports and improved local harvests, has brought relief to...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has pledged full government support for the Dangote Refinery’s ambitious expansion, which aims to increase its capacity from 650,000 to 1.4 million barrels per day. Represented at the OTL Africa Downstream Conference in Lagos, the President described the...

The Digest: The Edo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has declared that any commissioner barred from the State Executive Council meeting for failing to wear the branded 'Asiwaju cap', as mandated by Governor Monday Okpebholo, will face suspension from the party. State...

The Digest: President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is currently presiding over a closed-door meeting with the newly appointed Service Chiefs at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. While the specific agenda remains undisclosed, the session is believed to focus on reinforcing Nigeria’s security framework and...

The Digest: The dismissal of Nigeria's service chiefs has ignited intense public debate and speculation, with many citizens questioning whether the military shake-up confirms recent coup rumors. As General Christopher Musa and other chiefs were replaced in a sweeping announcement, social media...

The Digest: FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has pledged a 20-day project showcase to highlight President Tinubu's achievements. Wike vowed to "shock" critics he termed "social media presidents" with tangible results, particularly in Abuja's education sector, moving beyond infrastructure to...

The Digest: A chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress, Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, has called for the dissolution of the NDLEA, EFCC, and ICPC, arguing that President Tinubu’s presidential pardon for drug traffickers and other convicts has rendered the agencies “irrelevant and worthless.”...