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The Digest: The National Judicial Institute has issued a formal clarification regarding the political song played during the All Nigeria Judges Conference, stating that judges stood in respect for the presidential office, not in political allegiance. This nuanced distinction reveals how...

The Digest: In a decisive response to the escalating security crisis, President Bola Tinubu has dispatched Vice President Kashim Shettima to Kebbi State following the abduction of schoolgirls from GGCCSS Maga. The move aims to reassure grieving parents and a traumatized community, revealing...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu is set to embark on a significant diplomatic mission, attending the G20 Summit in South Africa and the AU-EU Summit in Angola. This strategic engagement, as announced by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, underscores Nigeria’s...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has directed security and intelligence agencies to immediately locate and rescue the 25 female students abducted from Government Girls Secondary School in Maga, Kebbi State, condemning the attack and reaffirming the government's commitment to protecting...

The Digest: The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has condemned the government's latest policy reversal, framing it as a symptom of a deeper governance crisis. According to a statement from its National Publicity Secretary, the repeated U-turns reveal an administration struggling with...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has publicly commended the Nigerian Armed Forces for their sacrifices and dedication to national security, urging citizens to support and encourage troops confronting terrorism and banditry. Speaking at the Nigerian Guild of Editors Conference in Abuja, the...

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...