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The Digest: President Bola Tinubu is embarking on his third trip to Brazil in nine months, a move that has sparked renewed "whispers" about his frequent foreign travels. The itinerary, which includes stops in Japan and Dubai, has reignited the debate over the implications of governing from...

The Digest: Peter Obi, the Labour Party presidential candidate, has once again criticized President Bola Tinubu's frequent international travels, urging him to focus more on Nigeria's pressing national issues. Obi condemned the President’s overseas trips, especially his planned trip to Japan...

The Digest: Daniel Bwala, a presidential aide, has stated that Peter Obi, the Labour Party's 2023 presidential candidate, will not secure a ticket in any political party for the 2027 elections. Bwala also claimed that Obi's 2023 votes had halved, arguing they were based on rhetoric, not...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu is set to depart Abuja on a two-nation diplomatic tour. The Nigerian President will visit Japan and Brazil to attend key conferences and hold bilateral meetings, with a stopover in Dubai. The trip serves to engage with global leaders on themes of sustainable...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has asserted that Nigerians have no reason to be poor, attributing the nation's boundless human and natural resources. According to reports from Daily Post Media, the president's remarks were made at the 8th Expanded National MSME Clinic in Calabar, where he...

The Digest: Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State has reaffirmed his support for President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 elections, emphasizing the importance of a progressive coalition for Nigeria’s development. Soludo, a member of APGA, stresses his admiration for Tinubu’s reforms. Key...

The Digest: O’tega Ogra, Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Digital Communications, has criticized Peter Obi, the Labour Party's 2023 presidential candidate, for praising Argentina's harsh economic reforms. Ogra argues that Tinubu’s policies have caused less pain and better...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu’s appointment of Derinsola Abiola as the Director-General of the Citizenship and Leadership Training Centre (CLTC) has been hailed by the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), highlighting her qualifications and leadership potential. Key Points...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has sparked widespread confusion after he reversed the reappointment of Muheeba Dankaka as chairperson of the Federal Character Commission (FCC) within hours. Initially announced at 6:35 p.m., the reappointment was withdrawn by 10:44 p.m., with Ayo Omidiran...

The Digest: The refusal of President Tinubu to honor three brilliant Yobe students who triumphed at the 2025 TeenEagle Global Finals has sparked anger across the northern region. Critics, including political figures and citizens, accuse the government of neglecting northern achievements in...

The Digest: Former Lagos Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, has firmly reaffirmed his support for the All Progressives Congress (APC) and President Bola Tinubu's 2027 re-election bid. Ambode dismissed recent reports linking him to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as false. Key Points: Ambode...

The Digest: The presidency has rejected claims suggesting Nigeria is on the verge of collapse, describing the assertions as exaggerated and unsupported by facts. Special adviser Sunday Dare addressed concerns raised about hunger and the country's economic state. Key Points: Special adviser...

The Digest: Amid Nigeria's rising debt and economic pressures, the federal government spent N26.38bn on the Presidential Air Fleet during President Bola Tinubu's first 18 months. This figure highlights the high cost of maintaining executive air mobility, fueling debate on austerity. Key...

The Digest: The All Progressives Congress (APC) remains optimistic that President Bola Tinubu will be re-elected in 2027, citing his first-term achievements. APC responded to criticisms from former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, defending Tinubu’s record on reforms and governance. Key...

The Digest: Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, warned that Nigeria’s social fabric will disintegrate if President Tinubu is re-elected in 2027. Speaking in Sokoto during an ADC rally, he claimed a second term for the APC would threaten Nigeria's future. El-Rufai, now a strong...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has lauded Nigeria's women's basketball team, D’Tigress, for their remarkable performance at the 2025 Women's Afrobasket, securing a fifth consecutive final berth. The team’s victory over Senegal highlighted their resilience and teamwork. Key Points...

The Digest: Saint Lucia’s Prime Minister Philip Pierre condemned the criticism and denigration of President Bola Tinubu's visit to the Caribbean, emphasizing the historical significance of such visits. According to NTA, the criticism reflects the harmful legacy of slavery. Key Points: Prime...

The Digest: Ghana's President, John Mahama, reassured Nigerian President Bola Tinubu that there’s no place for xenophobia in Ghana, emphasizing the country's commitment to ECOWAS protocols on free movement and dismissing concerns raised by recent protests. Key Points: Mahama assures Nigeria...

The Digest: Abdulmumin Jibrin, a close ally of New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) leader Rabiu Kwankwaso, recently met President Bola Tinubu behind closed doors at the Presidential Villa. This high-profile meeting has ignited speculation about Jibrin's potential defection back to the All...

The Digest: Former Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi, has sharply criticized President Bola Tinubu’s administration, highlighting widespread public hunger and dissatisfaction. This stark reality, a profound Empty Plates experience for many, challenges the nation's political landscape...