Patrick Dele Cole dies at 86 in London
Veteran diplomat, journalist and public servant Patrick Dele Cole has died at 86, drawing tributes for a career spanning Nigerian media, diplomacy and public life....
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Tinubu Ambassadorial List Sparks National Outrage as Presidency Defends Political Picks
President Tinubu’s new ambassadorial nominations have triggered nationwide outrage, with critics warning the list undermines public trust and blurs the line between politics and diplomacy. While the Presidency insists the nominations follow global norms, the Tinubu ambassadorial list outrage is intensifying as key figures—including Mahmood Yakubu—face calls for rigorous Senate scrutiny....
🌍 U.S. CONGRESSMAN HUIZENGA PUSHES SANCTIONS ON NIGERIA OVER RELIGIOUS KILLINGS
U.S. Congressman Bill Huizenga has called for sanctions on Nigerian officials over alleged religious persecution, reigniting Washington’s faith diplomacy debate after President Donald Trump’s explosive “Christian genocide” remarks. While the congressman distanced himself from Trump’s language, he demanded “measurable accountability” for attacks on Christians and Muslims across Nigeria’s northern and middle-belt states....
Tinubu Not Meeting Trump’s Vice — Presidency Dismisses SaharaReporters Claim
The Presidency has debunked a report alleging that President Bola Tinubu is travelling to the United States to meet with “Trump’s Vice,” calling it fake news fabricated to mislead the public and stir online controversy....