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The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has conferred the national honour of Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON) on Gilbert Chagoury, the Lebanese-Nigerian businessman and founder of the Chagoury Group. According to the Instrument of Conferment, the award was made in recognition of...

The Digest: Northern political strategists and opinion leaders have reportedly ruled out Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah as a potential vice-presidential candidate to balance President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 ticket, describing him as “politically exposed.” The debate follows external pressure, notably...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Super Eagles on winning the bronze medal at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu commended the team for demonstrating the determination...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has concluded his participation in the 2026 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week and returned to Nigeria after a week of diplomatic engagements in the United Arab Emirates. The summit, themed “The Nexus of Next: All Systems Go,” focused on climate action, energy...

The Digest: The Federal Government has allocated a total of N38.188 billion over 22 years for the entitlements of former presidents, heads of state, vice presidents, and chiefs of general staff. Budget records from 2005 to 2026 show annual allocations rising from N140 million to a steady N2.3...

The Digest: The detention of social media critic Abubakar Salim Musa at Keffi Correctional Centre has sparked nationwide outrage. Amnesty International and opposition leaders condemn the move as an attack on free speech Key Points: Abubakar Salim Musa (@AM_Saleeeem) was arrested on January...

The Digest: South-East APC governors and stakeholders have endorsed President Bola Tinubu as their consensus candidate for the 2027 election. Key Points : Governors Hope Uzodimma (Imo), Peter Mbah (Enugu), and Francis Nwifuru (Ebonyi led the declaration. The endorsement was made at the...

The Digest: The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has stated that only President Bola Tinubu has the authority to remove him from office, dismissing mounting calls for his sack over the political crisis in Rivers State. Speaking in his home LGA of Obio/Akpor, Wike...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, to participate in the 2026 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, an annual global summit focused on accelerating sustainable development. The President will showcase Nigeria's domestic reforms and discuss bilateral...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Super Eagles on their 2-0 victory over Algeria in the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final, urging the team to maintain focus as they advance to the semi-finals. In a message on his verified social media account, the President expressed...

The Digest: Details from the proposed 2026 federal budget reveal that President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima have allocated a combined N6.1 billion for foreign travel in the coming fiscal year. The budget also includes significant provisions for vehicle procurement and a...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has reportedly intervened in the escalating political crisis in Rivers State, summoning FCT Minister Nyesom Wike for a meeting abroad. This move comes as the state assembly, loyal to Wike, initiated a fresh impeachment process against Governor Siminalayi...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has projected inflation to drop below 10% in 2026, citing economic reforms and a soaring stock market that recently surpassed N100 trillion in capitalisation. Key Points: Tinubu appointed Special Adviser Bayo Onanuga. NGX market capitalisation crossed N100...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has offered heartfelt condolences to author Chimamanda Adichie and her husband, Dr. Ivara Esege, following the death of their 21-month-old son. Speaking from personal experience, he described the loss as incomparable Key Points: Tinubu conveyed his sympathy...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has made a historic appointment, naming Dr. Olugbemisola Titilayo Odusote as the first female Director-General of the Nigerian Law School. Here are seven key facts about the legal educator set to lead the institution from January 10, 2026. Key Points: A...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has appointed Dr. Olugbemisola Titilayo Odusote as the Director-General of the Nigerian Law School, marking the first time a woman will lead the institution since its establishment in 1962. The 54-year-old, currently Deputy Director-General and Head of the...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has nominated former Senator Magnus Abe as Chairman of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), leading a list of 21 nominees submitted to the Senate for confirmation to oversee Nigeria's critical oil and gas regulatory agencies. Kry...

The Digest: The Presidency has addressed the controversy surrounding a photograph of President Bola Tinubu with Rwandan President Paul Kagame, clarifying that the image was genuine but later enhanced using an AI tool to improve its quality after being flagged online as potentially...

The Digest: The Presidency has shared an image depicting a private meeting between President Bola Tinubu and Rwandan President Paul Kagame in Paris, which was later flagged by social media platform X as potentially being generated by artificial intelligence, raising immediate questions about...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu met privately with his Rwandan counterpart, President Paul Kagame, in Paris on Sunday, where the two leaders discussed world affairs and concerted strategies to advance Africa's specific interests on the global stage. Key Points: President Tinubu and...