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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...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has ordered a comprehensive manhunt for the perpetrators of a devastating terrorist attack on a Niger State market, as the death toll climbs to 50, marking a severe escalation of violence that has prompted a forceful national security response. Key Points...

The Digest: Prominent Zaria-based Islamic scholar Sani Khalifa has been detained for 23 days over an alleged connection to a previously reported coup plot against President Bola Tinubu, a case shrouded in contradiction as the government officially denies any such plot exists. Key Points...

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...