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The Digest: President Bola Tinubu asserts that ongoing economic reforms, described as difficult but necessary, will now directly impact every Nigerian home. According to his New Year's address, 2026 marks a phase focused on translating macro gains into household-level prosperity. Key Points...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Rotimi Oyedepo, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria with over 15 years at the EFCC, as the new Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) in the Federal Ministry of Justice. Key Points: Oyedepo's appointment fills the vacancy left by the...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Rotimi Oyedepo, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria with over 15 years at the EFCC, as the new Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) in the Federal Ministry of Justice. Key Points: Oyedepo's appointment fills the vacancy left by the...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has extended his condolences to world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua following a fatal road accident on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway that claimed two lives and left the boxer injured. In a statement, Tinubu described the incident as a “tragic loss” and...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has departed Nigeria for Europe as part of his end-of-year break, en route to the United Arab Emirates, where he will attend the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week Summit in early January. The summit, themed “The Nexus of Next: All Systems Go,” will gather global...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu joined thousands of Lagos residents at the grand finale of the 2025 Eyo Festival, marking its return after an eight-year hiatus. Dressed in the traditional white robe and opambata staff, Tinubu highlighted the event as a powerful showcase of Nigeria’s cultural...

The Digest: FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has claimed he is the most abused politician in Nigeria after President Bola Tinubu, while announcing that full-scale political activities in Rivers State will commence in January 2026. Key Points: Wike made the statement at a Thanksgiving service in...

The Digest: A critical opinion piece, shared by former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai, raises a pointed question: Is the Tinubu administration gradually recentering Nigeria’s federal power and resources in Lagos through institutional moves and massive infrastructure spending? Key Points...

The Digest: A visiting Imam at the Lekki Central Mosque, Dr. Salahudeen Arriyadhi, has offered spiritual counsel to President Bola Tinubu, advising resilience in leadership amid public criticism. Key Points: The Imam encouraged the President to remain steadfast despite opposition to his...

The Digest: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has criticized the Federal Government for failing to inform Nigerians about recent U.S. airstrikes in Sokoto before former President Donald Trump announced them publicly. Who owns the narrative when sovereignty is shared? Key Points: PDP...

The Digest: US War Secretary Pete Hegseth has thanked the Nigerian government for its support during Thursday’s airstrikes in Sokoto, which targeted ISIS-affiliated terrorists in the Northwest. Key Points: Hegseth met with a Nigerian delegation after the US declared Nigeria a "Country of...

The Digest: The Federal Government has confirmed that the US airstrike in Sokoto was conducted at Nigeria’s request, as part of a structured security partnership aimed at dismantling terrorist networks in the region. Key Points: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs responded Friday morning to...

The Digest: The United States has conducted a series of air strikes against ISIS-linked terrorists in Sokoto State, northwestern Nigeria, at the request of Nigerian authorities. Key Points: The strikes targeted the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP). US Africa Command (AFRICOM)...

The Digest: The presidency has denied social media reports claiming President Tinubu replaced his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, with Principal Private Secretary Hakeem Muri-Okunola. Key Points: The rebuttal was issued by Special Adviser Bayo Onanuga on Wednesday. He stated there is...

The Digest: President Tinubu’s media aide, Bayo Onanuga, has shared a video of a densely crowded Onitsha Main Market, framing it as a “positive sign” of economic activity under the current government. Key Points: Onanuga posted the footage on X, dated December 23, 2025. The video shows...

The Digest: President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged Nigerians to embrace peace, unity, and hope in his 2025 Christmas message, delivered from Lagos today. Key Points: Tinubu emphasized the teachings of Christ, grace, hope, and goodwill as guiding principles. He called on citizens to...

The Digest: President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on Nigerians to prioritize peace and safety during the Christmas festivities, advising moderation in revelry and a collective spirit of care. Key Points: President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerians to celebrate Christmas with caution and...

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...