The Nigerian Senate has confirmed 67 career and non-career ambassadorial nominees. The list includes prominent figures like INEC's Mahmood Yakubu and Reno Omokri. They will assume their posts in 2026.
The 2022 Auditor-General's report reveals N288 billion in financial irregularities within INEC from 2018-2019, citing procurement flaws and undocumented payments. Read the full details and calls for accountability.
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.
Atiku Abubakar condemns President Tinubu's nomination of ex-INEC chairman Mahmood Yakubu as ambassador, calling it damaging to electoral credibility. Read public reactions.
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.
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.
Coalition of Civil Society Groups applauds President Tinubu's strategic nomination of Jimoh Ibrahim and Mahmood Yakubu as ambassadors, citing merit and national development impact.
UK Home Secretary announces radical migration reforms, proposing to strip benefits from non-citizens and extending the settlement wait from 5 to 10 years. Learn the full implications.
UK threatens visa bans on Angola, Namibia, DRC over illegal migrant returns. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood unveils sweeping asylum system overhaul. Read the full details.
UK threatens visa bans on Angola, Namibia, and DRC unless they accept returned migrants. Home Secretary announces sweeping asylum reforms, mirroring Denmark's system.
UK Home Secretary defends drastic asylum reforms, ending automatic benefits and shortening refugee status. Critics call the measures 'harsh and unnecessary'. Read more.
INEC Chairman Prof. Mahmood Yakubu engages Anambra political stakeholders ahead of governorship election with significant PVC collection progress reported across the state.
United Nigeria Youth Forum challenges newly appointed INEC chairman to implement crucial electoral reforms ensuring transparency and voter inclusion in Nigeria's democracy.
The Independent Journalists Association of Publishers supports INEC Chairman's call to stop determining election winners in courtrooms rather than ballot boxes. Discover the urgent reform agenda needed for Nigeria's democracy.