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PDP Berates Tinubu’s Ambassadorial List, Calls for Immediate Review

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By Yusuf Danjuma Yunusa

The opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has criticised the list of ambassadorial nominees submitted to the Senate by President Bola Tinubu on Saturday, describing it as “reprehensible” and “scandalous” and a setback for Nigeria’s diplomatic image.

 

Nigerian Tracker News had reported that President Tinubu, on 29 November, 2025, forwarded 32 names to the Senate for confirmation, days after submitting an initial batch of three nominees.

Among those on the new list are former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mahmood Yakubu; former presidential aide, Reno Omokri; former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode; and former Enugu State governor, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi.

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In a statement signed by its national publicity secretary, Ini Ememobong, the PDP said the list features “disgraced propagandists, characterless politicians, and public officials” who are held in poor regard by many Nigerians and the international community.

The party said many citizens are alarmed, though not surprised, by the president’s choices, noting that the selection reflects the administration’s tendencies.

“It is an incontestable fact that a nominee is a direct reflection of the values of the nominator. By making these nominations, the president has shown Nigerians that these are the best people he has to represent our country abroad,” the statement read.

The PDP also criticised the delay in compiling the list, saying the three-year wait “speaks to the paucity of excellent people within his reach.”

The party expressed displeasure at the nomination of former INEC chairman Mahmood Yakubu, accusing him of overseeing an electoral process marked by “double-speak, flip-flops, and undelivered promises,” which it said laid the foundation for an administration struggling in all areas of governance.

“To offer him an ambassadorial appointment at a time like this is a skewed reward system, which we suspect is aimed at incentivising the new INEC chairman to deliver flawed elections in 2027,” the statement added.

The PDP warned that the integrity of any country’s ambassadors contributes significantly to its global standing, arguing that sending individuals with “tainted political profiles” abroad risks plunging Nigeria into “a diplomatic all-time low.”

The party therefore called on Mr Tinubu to withdraw the list and forward new nominees with “stellar democratic” credentials and high moral standing, capable of earning global respect.

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Group warns Kwankwaso Against Using Social Media Handlers To undermine security and public order in Kano .

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The Kano Peace Coalition Group, has uncovered a report on how the Leader of Kwankwasiyya Movement, Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, allegedly manipulate Youth groups to create uncertainty and chaos in the ancient City of Kano.

The State Coordinator of the Group, Datti Datti Tukur, said in a release, Tuesday, that the Youth’s who are members of Kwankwasiyya Movement from the branches of the Social Media, have recently taken on their accounts attacking prominent political figures including the state Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, Abdullahi U GANDUJE and anyone that disagrees with his self serving political philosophy.
The group specifically singled out a case in which the Kwankwasiyya handlers degnirated the personality of Gov Yusuf depicting him in female attires wearing makeup.

Datti further added that, One of the characters involved in these atrocities was Abba Ibrahim Hussain aka Aiha, a notorious cyber stalker allegedly on the payroll of KWANKWASO.

“Available record shows that Hussain has been charged to a Magistrate Court 47 Zungeru Road, and reminded in Prison on 23 February 2026 for the offences of Cyber Bullying, Stalking and inciting public disturbances” by the DSS kano command.

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Similarly the Group also cited a case of one Abdulmajid Danbilki Kwamanda who was cautioned in the past by the security operatives for allegedly being used by Kwankwaso to denigrate the character of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and creat tension in the state.

The group further added that “Despite clear facts against him, Danbilki was neither detained nor harassed by the security Agency”.

They said, reports available to them, also identified one Samir Sani Hanga, Son of the Senator representing Kano Central, Sani Hanga, who was also accused of Cyber Bullying and Staking but cautioned by the security to desist from such criminal behavior in the presence of his father.

“Investigation also uncovered the involvement of one Abdullahi Aminu Warkal, another Kwankwasiyya social media handler who was alleged to have been harassed by the Security operatives.

“Report however indicated that Warkal was invited by the security agency to explain how he defrauded the government of N10 Million.

The Coordinator, appealed to Amnesty International who was said to have issued a statement alleging harassment of Political opponents in Kano to verify every claim with the spirit of fairness and professionalism before taking stand to avoid compromising the group’s reputation and credibility.

“That as a respected INGO, Amnesty International should not allow itself to be compromised by anybody but including KWANKWASO.”
The need to investigate and verify claims before rushing to the press is sacrosanct and complementary to the efforts of security agencies towards eradicating the menace of cyber bullying and disrespect for constituted authority.

He said, “Kano is a respected State with People of dignity, integrity and religious consciousness. No one will be happy to see some misguided individuals sponsored to disrespect elders and leaders. The Amnesty International should look at the issues of cyber bullying, stalking and incitement that clearly violates the law.

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President Tinubu Decorates Disu as New IGP

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By Yusuf Danjuma Yunusa

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has decorated the newly appointed Acting Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, with his new rank at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

The decoration took place during the swearing-in ceremony on Wednesday and attended by top government officials and some family members of the new acting IGP.

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With the swearing-in, the Acting IGP, Disu becomes Nigeria’s 23rd Inspector-General of Police.

His appointment follows the resignation of the former Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun.

The Presidency linked Egbetokun’s resignation to pressing family considerations.

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BREAKING: DSS Stalls Own Case Against El-Rufai, Claims Ex-Governor Not in Their Custody

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By Yusuf Danjuma Yunusa

A Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the scheduled arraignment of Nasir el-Rufai, a former governor of Kaduna State, until April 23.

Mr. el-Rufai is facing a three-count charge brought by the Department of State Services (DSS) related to the alleged unlawful interception of a telephone conversation. The charges stem from comments the former governor made during a television interview.

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The court had initially set Wednesday, February 25, for his arraignment. However, during Wednesday’s proceedings, Mr. el-Rufai was not produced in court.

Oluwole Aladedoyin, counsel for the prosecution, informed the court that the former governor is currently being detained by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) in connection with a separate matter.

“Unfortunately, the defendant is with the ICPC, and I do not know how far the investigation with the ICPC has gone,” Mr. Aladedoyin explained to the court.

The charges against the former governor pertain to an alleged breach of the Cybercrimes Act.

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