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dre11:
A Friday evening gathering at the Presidential Villa rewrote the rules of political engagement as First Lady Senator Remi Tinubu hosted the entire National Assembly in a historic push for women’s representation. JONATHAN NDA-ISAIAH writes



https://leadership.ng/tinubus-food-diplomacy-night-first-lady-treated-lawmakers-to-sumptuous-dinner/

imMannerPhilipz:
‼️NEWS UPDATE‼️

Masquerades Not Banned — Only Restricted From Streets and Highways, Gov Eno Clarifies

- Appoints Pastor Joe Linus SSA - Religious Affairs

🎈Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has clarified that the State’s Executive Order on masquerades is not a blanket ban but a restriction aimed at keeping them off the streets and highways for public safety.

🎈Speaking at the funeral of the late Mrs. Rose Linus Okon at the State Cenotaph, Uyo, the Governor explained that traditionalists are free to practise their faith and display masquerades within village squares or other designated community spaces.

“I have not banned masquerades in the State. I only banned their activities on the streets where they have become a threat to citizens,” he said. “They are free to carry on their Ekpo religion, but it must not infringe on the movement or safety of others. Anyone who violates this will face the law.”

🎈He emphasized the need to balance freedom of worship with the rights of residents to move freely without intimidation.

🎈Governor Eno also consoled Pastor Joe Linus, first son of the deceased, encouraging the family to find comfort in the devoted life their mother lived in service to God and humanity.

🎈Commending Pastor Linus for his humility and long-standing service to the Christian community, the Governor announced his appointment as Senior Special Assistant on Religious Matters, effective January 2026. He charged him to work with the existing religious advisory team to provide spiritual support for the State through prayer.

🎈The Governor was accompanied by Deputy Governor Senator Akon Eyakenyi, Secretary to the State Government Prince Enobong Uwah, members of the State Executive Council, political stakeholders, captains of industry, and other top government officials.

Biodun556:
Shedding of innocent blood over – Defence Minister Musa

The newly appointed Minister of Defence, retired Gen. Christopher Musa, on Friday declared that the era of shedding innocent blood in Nigeria was over.

, he said.

BlackViper:
https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2025/12/04/boris-johnson-declares-nigeria-has-sent-uk-its-future-pm-kemi-badenoch/

fergie001:
https://thenationonlineng.net/full-list-of-68-ambassadors-nominees/

Melezenawii:
https://punchng.com/just-in-senate-confirms-ex-cds-musa-as-defence-minister-after-five-hour-screening/

Marvieduke:
Essien Nduese, a media aide to Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State, posted the details of Tuesday’s plenary on Facebook.



https://www.facebook.com/share/19uGAhf1LY/

Marvieduke:
Essien Nduese, a media aide to Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State, posted the details of Tuesday’s plenary on Facebook.



https://www.facebook.com/share/19uGAhf1LY/

Great100000:
Source: https://punchng.com/akwa-ibom-ranked-cleanest-state-in-nigeria-for-2025-report/?amp

bennybuhari:
https://independent.ng/obaseki-lied-okpebholo-never-threatened-him-from-entering-benin-edo-state-govt/

press9jatv:
https://www.google.com/amp/s/punchng.com/2026-accord-party-promises-adeleke-gov-ticket-waiver/%3famp

malali:
Source:https://dailypost.ng/2025/12/01/jonathans-kinsmen-divided-over-omokris-ambassadorial-nomination/

Bobloco:
https://dailypost.ng/2025/11/30/terrorism-took-root-on-your-watch-presidency-slams-obasanjo/Please

Bobloco:
https://dailypost.ng/2025/11/30/atiku-slams-nigerian-government-over-n17-5trn-pipeline-security-spending/

Segunbabba:
https://dailypost.ng/2025/11/28/obi-remains-labour-party-member-baba-ahmed/

ogododo:
https://www.channelstv.com/2025/11/30/video-insecurity-tinubu-should-apologise-to-victimised-communities-bakare/

fergie001:
#PoliticsToday with Seun Okinbaloye and Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, ex Political Adviser to VP Kashim Shettima.

press9jatv:
https://thenationonlineng.net/adeleke-battles-for-survival-in-osun-as-pdp-implode/

Pakute:
Senegal’s Foreign Ministry says Umaro Sissoco Embalo arrived in the country a day after he was deposed in a military coup.


https://www.aljazeera.com/amp/news/2025/11/27/guinea-bissaus-deposed-president-embalo-arrives-in-senegal-after-coup

treesun:
https://saharareporters.com/2025/11/30/

Pakute:
https://www.vanguardngr.com/2025/11/abacha-490m-loot-probe-efcc-seizes-ex-agf-malamis-passport/

Bobloco:
https://www.vanguardngr.com/2025/11/2027-adc-only-viable-alternative-for-nigerians-atiku/

fergie001:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Bswyru1V1/

BlessedGift:
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sent the names of 32 ambassadorial nominees to the Senate for confirmation, days after he sent the first batch of three names.

In two separate letters to the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, President Tinubu asked the Senate to consider and confirm expeditiously 15 nominees as career ambassadors and 17 nominees as non-career ambassadors.

There are four women on the career ambassadors’ list and six women on the non-career ambassadors’ list.

Among the non-career ambassador designates are Barrister Ogbonnaya Kalu from Abia, a former presidential aide, Reno Omokri (Delta), former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mahmud Yakubu, former Ekiti first lady, Erelu Angela Adebayo, and former Enugu governor, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi.

Others are Tasiu Musa Maigari, the former speaker of the Katsina House of Assembly, Yakubu N. Gambo, a former Commissioner in Plateau State and former deputy executive secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC).

Professor Nora Ladi Daduut, a former senator from Plateau; Otunba Femi Pedro, a former deputy governor of Lagos State; Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, a former aviation minister from Osun State; and Barrister Nkechi Linda Ufochukwu from Anambra State are on the nomination list.

Also on the list are former First Lady of Oyo, Fatima Florence Ajimobi, former Lagos Commissioner, Lola Akande, former Adamawa Senator, Grace Bent, former governor of Abia, Victor Okezie Ikpeazu, Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, businessman, lawyer and Senator from Ondo State, and the former ambassador of Nigeria to the Holy See, Ambassador Paul Oga Adikwu from Benue State.

Among the nominees for career ambassador and high commissioner-designates are: Enebechi Monica Okwuchukwu (Abia), Yakubu Nyaku Danladi(Taraba), Miamuna Ibrahim Besto(Adamawa), Musa Musa Abubakar (Kebbi), Syndoph Paebi Endoni(Bayelsa), Chima Geoffrey Lioma David(Ebonyi) and Mopelola Adeola-Ibrahim(Ogun).

The other nominees are Abimbola Samuel Reuben(Ondo), Yvonne Ehinosen Odumah(Edo), Hamza Mohammed Salau(Niger), Ambassador Shehu Barde(Katsina), Ambassador Ahmed Mohammed Monguno(Borno), Ambassador Muhammad Saidu Dahiru(Kaduna), Ambassador Olatunji Ahmed Sulu Gambari(Kawara) and Ambassador Wahab Adekola Akande(Osun).

The new nominees are expected to be posted to countries with which Nigeria maintains excellent and strategic bilateral relations, such as China, India, South Korea, Canada, Mexico, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, South Africa, Kenya, and to Permanent Missions such as the United Nations, UNESCO, and the African Union. All the nominees will know their diplomatic assignments after their confirmation by the Senate.

Last week, President Tinubu sent three ambassadorial nominees for screening and confirmation. The nominees were Ambassador Ayodele Oke (Oyo), Ambassador Amin Mohammed Dalhatu (Jigawa), and Retired Colonel Lateef Kayode Are (Ogun). All three are in the pot for posting to the UK, USA, or France after their confirmation.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu said more nominees for ambassadorial positions will be announced soon.

PMForce:
Kano Grand Mosque Attack – 11 Years On



https://www.facebook.com/share/1GycB4mKkh/

press9jatv:
ADC Picks Dr. Najeem Salaam as Osun 2026 Governorship Candidate After Lagos Decision

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has named Dr. Najeem Folasayo Salaam as its governorship candidate for the 2026 Osun election, following a decisive vote held in Lagos on Friday.

The party’s apex leadership, after a closed-door deliberation, voted in favour of the former Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, thereby edging out fellow contender Alhaji Moshood Adeoti, a former Secretary to the State Government.

According to party insiders, the Lagos meeting was convened to settle lingering divisions within the ADC and produce a single, consensus-backed candidate ahead of the 2026 polls.

The decision ultimately swung in Dr. Salaam’s favour, marking a significant shift in internal party dynamics.

Although Adeoti lost the bid, party stakeholders have urged both camps to maintain unity as the ADC prepares to confront a competitive political field in the coming months.

The party is expected to present Dr. Salaam formally to its Osun chapter and unveil its roadmap for the 2026 election season soon.

- Osogbo Updates