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Tinubu Has Prerogative to Choose Ambassadors, Says Presidency

The Presidency has insisted that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu retains the constitutional prerogative to appoint Nigeria’s ambassadors, stressing that his recent nominations reflect both competence and strategic alignment with the country’s foreign policy objectives.

95News•12/1/2025

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Tinubu Reaffirms Security Commitment, Pays Tribute to Late Kogi Governor

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration's strong commitment to confronting Nigeria's persistent security challenges, promising enhanced strategies and better coordination among security agencies. This pledge was made while honouring the late former Kogi State Governor, whom Tinubu praised as a dedicated public servant. New reforms, improved intelligence gathering, and better support for security formations are underway to ensure safer communities nationwide.

Oluwabunmi Ayeni•11/30/2025

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Tinubu Sends List of 32 Ambassadorial Nominees to Senate, Including Ex-INEC Chair, Fani-Kayode, Omokri

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has forwarded a list of 32 ambassadorial nominees to the Senate, which includes prominent figures like a former INEC chairman, Femi Fani-Kayode, and Reno Omokri. This politically diverse selection is intended to strengthen Nigeria's foreign representation and has already sparked significant national discussion due to its blend of technocrats and loyalists.

Oluwabunmi Ayeni•11/29/2025

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Business Leaders Reject Beverage Tax Hike, Warn of Economic Fallout

Nigeria’s organised private sector has pushed back against the Federal Government’s proposed 20% excise tax on non-alcoholic beverages, warning that the levy could trigger mass job losses, raise consumer prices, and destabilize an industry already burdened by inflation, high borrowing costs, and energy challenges.

95News•11/28/2025

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Tinubu Orders Full Security Cordon on Kwara Forests Amid Rising Abductions

President Bola Tinubu has ordered a total security cordon around forests in Kwara State, following a surge in kidnappings and terrorist activity. His aide, Sunday Dare, confirmed that the directive includes 24-hour aerial surveillance by the Nigerian Air Force, coordinated with ground troops, and extends to Kebbi and Niger States

95News•11/25/2025

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Tinubu Orders Withdrawal of 100,000 Policemen from VIP Escorts Amid Mass Abduction Crisis

President Bola Tinubu has directed the withdrawal of about 100,000 police officers currently assigned to protect Very Important Persons (VIPs) and politicians, redeploying them to frontline security duties in response to Nigeria’s worsening mass abduction crisis

95News•11/24/2025

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Tinubu Warns Executive Overreach is Driving Corruption in Nigeria’s Judiciary

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has issued a stark warning, stating that executive overreach is significantly contributing to corruption within Nigeria's judiciary. This declaration has ignited widespread public debate, with Nigerians, legal professionals, and civil society organizations urgently calling for comprehensive reforms to safeguard judicial independence and restore public trust.

Oluwabunmi Ayeni•11/22/2025

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Tinubu Cancels South Africa, Angola Trips, Shettima to Lead Delegations

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has cancelled his planned official visits to South Africa and Angola, directing Vice President Kashim Shettima to lead Nigeria’s delegations instead, citing pressing domestic engagements.

95News•11/21/2025

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Tinubu Mourns Olusegun Awolowo, Grandson of Late Sage Obafemi Awolowo

President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sadness over the death of Olusegun Awolowo, grandson of the late sage Chief Obafemi Awolowo, describing his passing at age 62 as a tragic loss to both the Awolowo family and Nigeria

95News•11/20/2025

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Tinubu Postpones South Africa and Angola Trips Following Attacks in Kebbi and Kwara

President Tinubu has postponed planned trips to South Africa and Angola to focus on urgent security operations following the abduction of schoolgirls in Kebbi and a deadly church attack in Kwara State.

Oluwabunmi Ayeni•11/19/2025

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One of 25 Abducted Kebbi Schoolgirls Escapes

One of the abducted girls managed to slip away from the captors and found her way home late on Monday—just hours after the mass abduction," confirmed Principal Musa Rabi Magaji

Oluwabunmi Ayeni•11/19/2025

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Fresh Tension in Kebbi as 25 Schoolgirls Remain Abducted, Rescue Efforts Intensify

Twenty-five Kebbi schoolgirls remain in captivity as security forces intensify search operations across multiple states, following an early-morning abduction that has triggered nationwide concern.

Oluwabunmi Ayeni•11/19/2025