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The Digest: The African Democratic Congress has called for the immediate suspension of Nigeria's newly enacted tax laws, accusing the Federal Government of forging key provisions and inserting unauthorized clauses that grant the executive sweeping coercive powers. In a strongly worded...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has announced the renaming of the Federal University of Health Sciences in Azare, Bauchi State, in honour of the late Islamic scholar Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi. The decision was made public during the President’s condolence visit to the cleric’s family on...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his belief that Nigeria's economy has "turned a corner for good" and pledged his administration's focus on ensuring the benefits of this recovery reach the most vulnerable citizens. Speaking to traditional rulers from the Ogbia Kingdom at the...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has directly urged state governors to support the establishment of state police and the full implementation of local government autonomy. According to reports, the President appealed during the APC National Caucus meeting in Abuja, stressing that Supreme Court...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has formally requested the House of Representatives to repeal and reenact the N43.561 trillion 2024 budget, a move intended to end the controversial practice of running multiple budgets concurrently. The proposed legislation seeks to consolidate expenditures...

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...