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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...

The Digest: In a presidential U-turn, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reversed the recently announced management changes at the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA). The directive recalls the former Director-General, Salihu Abdullahi Dembos, and the Executive Director of News, Ayo Adewuyi, to...

The Digest: In a war of words, the Presidency has fired back at former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir el-Rufai, over his prediction that President Bola Tinubu cannot win the 2027 presidential election. Presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, labeled those pushing for Tinubu's removal as...

The Digest: In a stunning political prediction, former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai has claimed that President Bola Tinubu will not win the 2027 presidential election. Based on what he calls The Political Calculus, El-Rufai stated that Tinubu will, at best, finish third and will not make it...

The Digest: Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has made a bold political declaration, vowing to unseat President Bola Tinubu and the APC in the 2027 elections. El-Rufai claims that he, along with other opposition leaders, has the inside knowledge required for this political move...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has celebrated Bishop Matthew Kukah on his 73rd birthday, calling him a voice of balance and a priest of peace. In his message, Tinubu framed Kukah’s compassion for the poor as a guiding flame for people-centred policies across Nigeria and Africa. Guided by...

The Digest: Kabiru Marafa, who served as the Zamfara State Coordinator for the Tinubu-Shettima Campaign Organization in 2023, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC). The former senator announced his departure in a statement from his political group, citing a sustained pattern of...