Senate Confirms 65 Ambassadors Including Fani-Kayode
The Nigerian Senate has confirmed 65 ambassadorial nominees, including former INEC Chairman Mahmood Yakubu and Femi Fani-Kayode. Get the full list and details of the historic confirmation.
The Nigerian Senate has confirmed 65 ambassadorial nominees, including former INEC Chairman Mahmood Yakubu and Femi Fani-Kayode. Get the full list and details of the historic confirmation.
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The Nigerian Senate has approved three ambassadorial nominees: Ayodele Oke, Colonel Kayode Are (rtd), and Amin Dalhatu. Read about their backgrounds and the Senate's endorsement.
Senator Ali Ndume urges President Tinubu to withdraw the ambassadorial nominee list, citing violations of the Federal Character Principle as the Senate prepares for rigorous screening. Read the full details.
Barrister Nkechi Linda Ufochukwu, with 15+ years in law & humanitarian work, is a key nominee in Tinubu's ambassadorial list sent to the Senate. Discover her profile and potential postings.
President Tinubu's ambassadorial list sparks outcry as five nominees, including Reno Omokri and Femi Fani-Kayode, face serious integrity and corruption allegations. Full details inside.
Senator Ali Ndume calls on President Tinubu to withdraw the ambassadorial nomination list, citing a lopsided distribution that violates the Federal Character principle. Read the full details.
Senator Ali Ndume calls on President Tinubu to withdraw the 65 ambassadorial nominees list, citing a breach of federal character. He warns it could fuel ethnic tensions ahead of Senate screening.
The Ikale Advancement Forum has commended President Tinubu for nominating Senator Jimoh Ibrahim as a non-career ambassador. Read why they call him a 'round peg in a round hole'.
President Bola Tinubu has sent 65 ambassadorial nominees to the Senate, including controversial figures. The list sparks debate on merit and political compensation as Nigeria reaffirms global peace goals.
Atiku Abubakar condemns President Tinubu's nomination of ex-INEC chairman Mahmood Yakubu as ambassador, calling it damaging to electoral credibility. Read public reactions.
President Bola Tinubu has sent a list of 68 ambassadorial nominees to the Senate for approval. The list includes career diplomats and notable non-career figures. Read the full list and analysis here.
President Bola Tinubu submits a new list of non-career ambassadorial nominees, including Ibas and Dambazau, to the Senate for urgent confirmation. Full list and details inside.
The Nigerian Senate has screened three ambassadorial nominees forwarded by President Bola Tinubu. Read the latest on the confirmation process and the profiles of the nominees.
President Tinubu submits a fresh list of non-career ambassadorial nominees to the Senate, including former service chiefs and ex-governors. Senate urged for expedited confirmation to fill key diplomatic posts.
President Bola Tinubu has nominated former Rivers sole administrator Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas and ex-minister Ita Enang as non-career ambassadors. Get the full list of nominees and analysis here.
Ondo APC commends President Tinubu for nominating Senator Jimoh Ibrahim and Abimbola Samuel Reuben as ambassadors. Read more about this 'double honour' for the state.
Presidential aide Daniel Bwala reveals that more than 70% of President Tinubu's current allies previously opposed him. He explains the President's forgiving political strategy.
Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council supports Prof. Mahmood Yakubu's ambassadorial nomination, dismissing criticism as politically motivated. They urge the Senate to confirm him. Read more.
The Northern Stakeholders Consultative Initiative (NSCI) asserts that Prof. Mahmood Yakubu's ambassadorial nomination will not compromise INEC's independence. Read their full statement.
PAACA supports President Tinubu's nomination of ex-INEC chair Prof. Mahmood Yakubu as ambassador, citing his competence and service record. The group urges Senate confirmation.
Peter Obi criticises President Tinubu's ambassadorial list, calling nominees 'shocking' and a sign of rising mediocrity. Read his full reaction and the controversy here.
The Network for Good Governance in Nigeria (NGGN) has condemned the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for claiming Prof. Mahmood Yakubu's ambassadorial nomination confirms 2023 election partisanship. Read the full details.
African Democratic Congress demands Prof. Mahmood Yakubu reject Tinubu's ambassadorial nomination, calling it 'embarrassingly insensitive' after 2023 elections. Read full details.
The African Democratic Congress condemns President Tinubu's nomination of ex-INEC chairman Mahmood Yakubu as an ambassador, calling it a threat to electoral integrity. Read more.
The Peoples Democratic Party demands President Tinubu withdraw his ambassadorial list, calling it 'scandalous' and seeking nominees with high moral standing. Read more.
Reno Omokri expresses gratitude to President Tinubu for ambassadorial nomination, describing it as an act of forgiveness. Former critic now praises president's leadership. Read full story.
Reno Omokri breaks silence after President Tinubu nominates him as ambassador. Read his heartfelt gratitude and the full list of 32 nominees sent to Senate for confirmation.
President Bola Tinubu submits 35 ambassadorial nominees for Senate confirmation. The list includes Reno Omokri, Femi Fani-Kayode, and former governors. Read the full list here.