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President Bola Tinubu has reinstated Siminalayi Fubara as Governor of Rivers State following the end of a six-month state of emergency declared in March 2025. During this period, Fubara, his deputy, and members of the State Assembly were suspended, and Ibok Ete Ibas served as Sole Administrator...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has ended the six-month emergency rule in Rivers State, ordering Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Deputy Governor Ngozi Odu, and state assembly members to resume duties on Thursday, September 18. The decision follows a period of “total paralysis of governance”...

The Digest: Adewole Adebayo, presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), has described President Bola Tinubu as a “well-known tax collector” for his focus on revenue reforms in Lagos and now at the federal level. While acknowledging Tinubu’s improvements over the...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu arrived in Abuja on Tuesday evening after a 10-day working vacation abroad, greeted at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport by senior government officials, including Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila. Key Points...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has cut short his two-week working vacation in Europe and will return to Abuja on Tuesday to resume official duties ahead of schedule. The President’s early return signals a focus on pressing national issues awaiting his attention. Key Points: Tinubu was...

The Digest: Senate President Godswill Akpabio has called on Nigerians to remain patient with the ongoing reforms under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Speaking at the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria, he urged the public to remain hopeful for a prosperous future. According to...

The Digest: Nasir Ja’oji, President Tinubu’s Senior Special Assistant on Citizenship, has appointed two Directors-General and five media aides, sparking questions about the appropriateness of these positions under an SSA. Critics argue it reflects mismanagement, given the SSA's role and the...

The Digest: Former Presidential aspirant Mazi Sam Ohuabunwa has asserted that divided opposition votes directly enabled President Bola Tinubu's 2023 election victory, highlighting the mathematical potential for an opposition coalition in 2027. Rooted in the Storm. Key Points: Ohuabunwa...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has directed a Federal Executive Council (FEC) committee to execute immediate strategies aimed at reducing nationwide food prices, with a focus on securing safe transit for farm produce to minimize logistics costs and market inflation. The move is part of a...

The Digest: In a clarification of his recent remarks, Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas affirmed that his comments on public debt were not an outright rejection of borrowing, but a call for its responsible and transparent use. The speaker's statement, delivered at a West...

The Digest: Dino Melaye, former Kogi West Senator, condemned President Bola Tinubu’s mounting foreign debts and criticized the extravagant purchases made by the government. With the national debt rising rapidly, Melaye warned that this could lead to borrowing from fintech giants like Opay and...

The Digest: During phone-in programs on two Calabar radio stations, citizens urged President Bola Tinubu to reduce his frequent foreign trips, arguing that the travels waste scarce national resources. Callers suggested the President patronize local tourist destinations like the Obudu Mountain...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has commenced a 10-working-day annual leave, departing Abuja for a vacation in Europe. This trip follows his recent two-week official visit to Japan and Brazil, where he engaged in diplomatic and business meetings. Key Points: Duration: President Tinubu...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has asserted that the Naira's value is stabilizing against the dollar. According to reports from the Nigerian Tribune, he claimed the exchange rate has moved from N1,900 to N1,450, reflecting a stronger economy. Key Points: President Tinubu claimed the...

The Digest: Peter Obi criticizes President Tinubu’s 5% fuel tax, arguing it increases the hardship faced by Nigerians already struggling with transportation costs. Obi questions the government's priorities and calls for funds to be directed towards healthcare, education, and poverty...

The Digest: Governors from the six North-East states met with President Bola Tinubu in Abuja. They called for the completion of key road projects and a resumption of oil exploration in the region's wells. Key Points: North-East governors, led by Governor Babagana Zulum, met with President...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has declared that Nigeria is now respected globally, just two years into his administration. He stated that his bold economic reforms have yielded favorable results, restoring the country to a respectable position across the globe. Key Points: President...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has announced that Nigeria has achieved its 2025 revenue target ahead of schedule, ruling out further borrowing from local banks. The president said the progress was driven by non-oil earnings during a meeting with members of The Buhari Organisation (TBO)...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu says ambassadorial slots are still available, assuring Buhari loyalists that appointments will reflect merit and reform priorities. He urged patience, stressing that stabilising the economy and food security remain his main focus. Key Points: Nigeria is yet...

The Digest: The security imperative is here. President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed that the establishment of state police is an unavoidable measure to strengthen security nationwide. The declaration was made in Abuja during a meeting with a delegation of prominent indigenes from Katsina State...