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The Digest: Former Minister of Sports and Youth Development, Solomon Dalung, has asserted that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration will face defeat in the 2027 general election, even if his son, Seyi Tinubu, were appointed Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has landed in Rio de Janeiro for the 17th BRICS summit, where trade tensions and global governance will dominate discussions. Tinubu is attending at the invitation of Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, following Nigeria’s elevation to BRICS' partner...

This evening, we wrap up major national stories in politics, sports, education, and diplomacy. These events reflect tensions and transitions across Nigerian society and governance. Senator’s Aide Resigns Over ₦20k “Starvation Wage” An aide to Ondo Senator Jide Ipinsagba resigned, citing...

The Digest: Redefining diplomatic ties, U.S. President Donald Trump is set to host leaders from five African nations at the White House on July 9, with Nigeria notably absent from the invitees. The meeting aims to explore "incredible commercial opportunities," signaling a significant shift...

The South-East Renewed Hope Agenda has pledged unwavering support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027, citing grassroots empowerment and inclusive policies. The group inaugurated the Abia chapter and launched empowerment drives in Umuahia. National Coordinator Belusochukwu...

President Bola Tinubu arrived in Saint Lucia on Saturday, receiving full state honours as he begins a two-nation diplomatic tour across the Caribbean and South America. Tinubu landed at Hewanorra International Airport, welcomed by Saint Lucia’s governor-general and PM He will address Saint...

According to TheCable, President Tinubu has agreed to reinstate suspended Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara — but only if he abandons his 2027 re-election bid. The deal, struck Thursday night at the Villa, aims to restore calm after months of tension. In this price of peace, Wike regains...

President Bola Tinubu dismissed the opposition coalition movement as a gathering of “political IDPs” during a visit to Nasarawa State, according to TheCable. He was in Lafia on Wednesday to commission projects by Governor Abdullahi Sule, warning Nigerians not to be swayed by the early political...

Senator Ali Ndume has warned that he may exit the APC if President Tinubu fails to address Nigeria’s deepening challenges. Speaking during an interview on Arise TV, Ndume cautioned that overloading the party with defectors could sink it. His words underscored a growing sense that the ruling...

While the 2027 elections are still two years away, the political temperature around who becomes Tinubu’s running mate is already rising — and the true story isn’t about 2027. It’s about 2031. Tinubu hasn’t picked a 2027 VP, but contenders are already lobbying. Northern APC powerbrokers fear...

President Bola Tinubu, during an event in Abuja on Monday, introduced a Belarusian businessman, Alex, as his classmate and neighbour at Chicago State University. According to Channels, the revelation comes amid ongoing controversy surrounding Tinubu’s academic credentials. Tinubu introduced...

The crowd moved. Security pounced. But Tinubu stood still. According to Peoples Gazette, the president stayed composed as a man breached the stage during his Kaduna address. Without panic, he waved off the tension: “Leave him alone.” In that no shaking moment, Nigerians saw not just calm — but...

In Nigerian culture, a seat is more than furniture, it’s honour, inclusion, and intent. According to Daily Trust, presidential aide Bayo Onanuga dismissed fears of a rift between Tinubu and Shettima as “beer parlour gossip,” clarifying that the President will announce his 2027 running mate...

In Benue, amidst violence and suspicion, President Tinubu, according to Punch, faced public insults not with fire but with dust-softened ears, gathering wisdom from their sting. Tinubu acknowledged persistent criticism despite his efforts in office. He described insults as opportunities to...

Loss, Missed Urgency shaped the tone as President Bola Tinubu instructed Nigeria’s service chiefs and the Inspector-General of Police to flush out attackers responsible for the most recent Benue killings, according to Channels TV. His directive followed the murder of dozens in a rural community...

According to Channels TV, President Tinubu visited injured survivors of the Yelewata massacre at Benue State University Teaching Hospital on Wednesday. The visit—part of a condolence mission—comes days after the attack left over 59 dead and many displaced. Heavy Steps Still Echo across the rural...

President Tinubu’s convoy was trapped by heavy flooding along the Lafia–Makurdi road en route to Benue State, where over 200 people were recently massacred in Yelewata. The irony wasn’t lost on Nigerians. Tinubu was headed to Benue amid nationwide grief over the mass killing of over 200...

President Tinubu is expected in Benue today amid renewed outrage over unchecked herdsmen killings across Benue, Enugu, and Abia. With over 200 villagers recently massacred in Benue’s Yelewata, calls for decisive federal action grow louder as fear spreads. Tinubu’s visit follows a massacre in...

Just hours before President Bola Tinubu's scheduled visit to Benue State, flooding has forced the closure of the Makurdi–Lafia–Abuja highway, one of the state's key entry points. The disruption poses serious challenges to security and logistics arrangements for the President’s planned condolence...

President Bola Tinubu announced plans to visit Benue State on Wednesday following sustained criticism over his absence after 250 villagers were killed in Yelewata community, Guma Local Government Area, by suspected herdsmen. Public pressure mounted as Nigerians questioned why the massacre didn't...