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The Digest:

President Bola Tinubu has suspended his scheduled diplomatic missions to South Africa and Angola, choosing to remain in Nigeria amid escalating security crises, including the Kebbi schoolgirls' abduction and the Kwara church attack. The decision underscores the mounting pressure on the administration to address domestic emergencies, revealing how internal storms can redirect even the most carefully laid international plans.

Key Points:
  • President Tinubu postponed trips to the G20 Summit in South Africa and the AU-EU Summit in Angola.
  • He will await security briefings on the Kebbi abduction and the Kwara church attack.
  • The President ordered increased security deployment to Eruku, Kwara State.
  • He reiterated directives to rescue the 24 abducted schoolgirls safely.
  • Vice President Shettima represented him in Kebbi for a sympathy visit.
  • Police and DSS have been tasked with tracking the Kwara attackers.
  • The postponement reflects prioritization of domestic security over diplomacy.
This strategic delay highlights the critical balance leaders must strike between international obligations and urgent national crises demanding immediate attention.


Sources: Daily Trust