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The Digest: The Presidency has announced a significant drop in the prices of major food items, framing it as a direct result of President Bola Tinubu's economic policies. In a statement, the government highlighted examples like a bag of dry onions, which it claims has fallen from ₦202,500 in...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has officially commissioned seven newly completed landmark projects at the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN). As part of the institution's 40th convocation ceremonies, the projects, which include a new Faculty of Social Sciences building and a remodelled...

The Digest: The recently retired Nigerian service chiefs are set to receive extensive retirement packages, including bulletproof vehicles and substantial foreign medical allowances. According to the restricted Harmonised Terms and Conditions of Service (HTACOS) 2024 obtained by Leadership, the...

The Digest: The Presidency has clarified that President Bola Tinubu's dismissal of service chiefs was a strategic move to "inject new direction and vision" into the military, not a reaction to coup rumors. Senior officials emphasized the President's constitutional authority to make leadership...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu's sweeping dismissal of service chiefs has triggered a major military hierarchy realignment that will force over 50 senior generals into early retirement. The comprehensive overhaul, which appointed General Olufemi Oluyede as Chief of Defence Staff, follows...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has undertaken a comprehensive reshuffle of Nigeria's military leadership, appointing new service chiefs across all branches except Defence Intelligence. The move aims to strengthen the national security architecture amid ongoing challenges. Key Points...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has dismissed General Christopher Musa as Chief of Defence Staff and replaced all service chiefs except the Chief of Defence Intelligence. The sweeping changes, announced on Friday, represent the most substantial overhaul of Nigeria's military leadership under...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has formally charged the new INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, with ensuring the upcoming Anambra governorship election becomes a national benchmark for credibility. During the swearing-in ceremony, Tinubu emphasized that the November 8 poll will serve...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has formally tasked the new INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, with a critical mandate. According to Channels TV, this swearing-in ceremony, held on October 23, 2025, marks a pivotal moment for an institution central to the nation's democratic trust. Rooted...

The Digest: A northern group has affirmed that the presidency must remain in the southern part of the country for the 2027 election. The Northern Bridge Builders Forum, during a visit to Afenifere leader Pa Reuben Fasoranti in Akure, stated that supporting another northern candidate would...

The Digest: Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah met with President Bola Tinubu shortly after he defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress. The meeting at the State House in Abuja focused on strengthening collaboration between the state and federal government, following Mbah's description of...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has nominated Dr. Bernard Doro from Plateau State as a new minister, forwarding his name to the Senate for confirmation. The nomination, announced by Special Adviser Bayo Onanuga, fills the vacancy left by Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, who became APC National...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has announced that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) recovered over N500 billion and secured more than 7,000 convictions in the first two years of his administration. Speaking at a judicial workshop in Abuja, the President emphasized his...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has extended a warm public gesture to Senator Rabi'u Kwankwaso, describing the former Kano governor as a friend and "ally within the progressive fold" on the occasion of his 69th birthday. In a statement, Tinubu acknowledged Kwankwaso's departure from the APC...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has called on the Nigerian judiciary to remain impartial and incorruptible, declaring it the nation's "last sanctuary of our collective conscience." Speaking at an EFCC and National Judicial Institute workshop in Abuja, the President, represented by Vice...

The Digest: Massad Boulos, senior adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump, has dismissed claims of a targeted Christian genocide in Nigeria, emphasizing that terrorist groups like Boko Haram and ISIS kill more Muslims than Christians. During a visit to President Bola Tinubu in Abuja, Boulos...

The Digest: The media aide to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has firmly denied viral reports that the former Rivers governor is being pushed to contest the presidency in 2027. In a statement, Lere Olayinka described the speculation as “another lie from idle minds” and affirmed Wike’s unwavering...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu is facing significant pressure to remove several controversial names from a recently announced presidential pardon list. The list, which includes individuals convicted of violent crimes, kidnapping, and corruption, has sparked public outcry and objections from...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has asserted that Nigeria’s vast mineral resources leave the nation with no excuse for poverty, championing a new rallying cry to transform “Minerals to Miracles.” Speaking at the 2025 Nigeria Mining Week in Abuja, the President, represented by SGF George...

The Digest: Former Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose has declared Peter Obi the sole remaining opposition figure with significant public traction in Nigeria. However, he immediately tempered this acknowledgment by stating that neither Obi nor any other contender can defeat President Bola Tinubu...