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Tinubu’s 65 Envoy Nominees Face Tough Senate Screening

President Bola Tinubu’s sweeping diplomatic shake-up has reached the Senate, where 65 ambassadorial nominees face what is expected to be a stormy confirmation process.

95News•12/5/2025

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Geneva Talks Mark Major Breakthrough in Ukraine Peace Efforts, Says Rubio

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio has described the recent Geneva talks on Ukraine as the "most productive and meaningful" discussions to date, signaling a potential turning point in peace efforts. Negotiators reportedly made significant progress on long-stalled issues such as humanitarian corridors and prisoner exchanges, reflecting a noticeable shift toward mutual compromise among all parties.

Oluwabunmi Ayeni•11/23/2025

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Ramaphosa Rejects G20 Presidency Handover to Trump’s Low-Ranking Envoy

President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared that South Africa will not hand over the G20 presidency to a low-ranking U.S. envoy, after Washington confirmed that President Donald Trump would boycott the Johannesburg summit and only send a chargé d’affaires.

95News•11/22/2025

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Ukraine May Cede Land, Arms Under US Peace Plan – Sources

The United States has reportedly drafted a peace framework with Russia that would require Ukraine to give up territory and reduce its military arsenal, according to sources familiar with the proposal.

95News•11/20/2025

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Palestinians Allege $2,000 Per Seat Paid for Charter Flight to South Africa

Palestinian officials and passengers have claimed that seats on a recent charter flight from Gaza to South Africa cost as much as $2,000 each, raising questions about affordability and transparency in evacuation and travel arrangements amid the ongoing conflict.

95News•11/18/2025

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US targets religious persecutors in Nigeria as China reaffirms support for Tinubu’s leadership

The United States has announced plans to collaborate with Nigeria’s Federal Government to prosecute individuals responsible for religious persecution, following Nigeria’s designation as a “Country of Particular Concern” (CPC). Meanwhile, China has voiced strong support for President Bola Tinubu and condemned what it calls foreign interference in Nigeria’s internal affairs.

95News•11/5/2025

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Trump Sparks Outrage with Threat of U.S. Military Action in Nigeria

Donald Trump has sparked outrage after threatening possible U.S. military action in Nigeria, saying he had instructed the Pentagon—renamed the “Department of War” under his administration—to prepare for intervention if the Nigerian government “continues to allow the killing of Christians.”

95News•11/3/2025

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CPC Blacklist: 12 Nigerian Governors and Other Officials Could Face U.S. Sanctions

The United States is reportedly preparing to impose sanctions on up to 12 Nigerian state governors and other senior officials amid a potential re-designation of Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” (CPC). The move comes amid allegations of widespread religious-freedom violations and escalating violence against Christian communities in Nigeria.

95News•11/3/2025

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Tinubu to Meet Trump Over Alleged Christian ‘Genocide’ in Nigeria — Presidency

Both President Bola Tinubu and President Donald Trump have shared interest in the fight against insurgency and all forms of terrorism against humanity. The meeting will clarify the reality of Nigeria’s security situation beyond religious lines.” — Daniel Bwala, Presidential Adviser

95News•11/2/2025