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PDP Slams Tinubu’s Ambassadorial List as ‘Scandalous,’ Demands Withdrawal

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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has strongly condemned President Bola Tinubu’s recently submitted list of ambassadorial nominees, describing it as “scandalous” and a direct reflection of the administration’s values.

In a press release signed by National Publicity Secretary Comrade Ini Ememobong, the PDP criticized the inclusion of “disgraced propagandists, characterless politicians, and public officials” with “integrity deficits” and histories of “anti-democratic activities.”

The party called the nominations a “sad commentary” on Nigeria’s diplomatic representation, arguing they undermine the country’s global standing.

The PDP expressed particular outrage over the nomination of Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, the immediate-past Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

The party accused Yakubu’s tenure of being marred by “double-speaks, flip-flops, and undelivered promises,” which they claim facilitated the current administration’s rise. Offering him an ambassadorial post now, the PDP alleged, is a “skewed reward system” intended to incentivize the new INEC Chairman to deliver “flawed elections” in 2027.

“A nominee is a clear and direct reflection of the values and estimation of the nominator,” the statement read, asserting that the list—submitted nearly three years into Tinubu’s term—reveals a “paucity of excellent people” within the President’s circle.

The opposition party warned that appointing ambassadors with “tainted political profiles” would lead to a “diplomatic all-time low,” as a nation’s international respect hinges on the integrity of its representatives.

The PDP demanded that President Tinubu immediately withdraw the list and renominate candidates with “stellar democratic credentials and high moral standing” capable of commanding global respect.

The controversy erupts as the National Assembly prepares to screen the 32 additional nominees announced earlier this week, intensifying political tensions ahead of the 2027 elections. The Presidency has yet to respond to the PDP’s allegations.

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Police must pay transport fares, says AIG

” No police officer has the right to enter your vehicle without paying. We should assist one another willingly, not by force,” he said.

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The Assistant Inspector-General of Police(AIG) in charge of Zone 2 Command, Mr Olohundare Jimoh, speaking with transporters at Obalende garage, Lagos State, on Wednesday.

The Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Zone 2 Command, Mr Olohundare Jimoh, has declared that officers must pay fares before boarding commercial vehicles, warning against abuse of authority.

Jimoh spoke on Wednesday at Obalende garage during a sensitisation meeting with drivers and transport workers marking National Police Day 2026.

He stressed that relations between police and the public must be based on partnership, not coercion, urging both sides to support each other voluntarily.

“No police officer has the right to enter your vehicle without paying. We should assist one another willingly, not by force,” he said.

Jimoh called for stronger cooperation to maintain safety and order on roads, insisting there was no conflict between officers and transport unions.

“I don’t collect money from officers. We don’t arrest people arbitrarily. If you have issues with any officer, report directly to me,” he said.

(Vanguard)

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Tinubu scurries to Jos after Mutfwang’s security brief

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will leave for Jos tomorrow to commiserate with the state government and residents over recent deadly gun attacks that lefts dozens dead.

This was following Governor Caleb Mutfwang’s security briefing to the President on the recent violent attack in Angwan Rukuba, Plateau State.

During the meeting on Wednesday at the presidential villa in Abuja, Governor Caleb Mutfwang told Mr President that although security forces have restored calm after fresh disturbances involving looters on Wednesday morning, following the deadly Palm Sunday attack that left more than a dozen dead and many others injured.

He said that investigations are continuing to determine the identities or motives of the attackers who are yet to be apprehended .

Presidency source said that President Tinubu was initially scheduled for a planned trip to Ogun State to flag off operations at the Gateway International Cargo Airport on Thursday.

From Jos, the President will travel to Lagos to observe Good Friday.

On Saturday, April 4, he will visit Ogun State to commission projects including the cargo airport.

He will then return to Lagos during the Easter holiday to commission several state infrastructure projects, including the Ojota/Opebi Link Bridge.

Before heading back to Abuja, the president will visit Bayelsa State on April 10 to commission projects completed under Governor Duoye Diri.

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JUST IN: Tinubu Heads to Jos Tomorrow, Postpones Ogun Trip for 5-State Visits

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will tomorrow embark on a visit to Jos, Plateau State, as the first leg of a five-state tour across the country.

The Presidency announced that the President has postponed his scheduled trip to Ogun State to enable him to commence the series of official visits.

Details of the remaining four states in the tour are expected to be released by the Presidency in due course.

The development comes as President Tinubu continues nationwide engagements aimed at assessing development projects, interacting with stakeholders, and addressing key national issues in the respective states.

Further updates on the itinerary will be communicated as the visits progress.

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