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The Digest: Former Aviation Minister Femi Fani-Kayode has criticised Peter Obi over remarks suggesting that late military ruler Sani Abacha was "more democratic" than NADECO activists. In an X post, Fani-Kayode called Obi's statement "despicable" and an insult to those who fought military...

The Digest: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that it has received approval from 10 countries for newly appointed ambassadors-designate, including the United Kingdom, France, the United States, Ireland, Qatar, the Republic of Benin, Ethiopia, Djibouti, Senegal, and Sierra Leone. A...

The Digest: Germany has reportedly rejected the nomination of former Aviation Minister Femi Fani-Kayode as Nigeria's ambassador, citing his "erratic behaviour, controversial past statements, particularly his divisive ethnocentric, tribalistic, and religious fundamentalist comments," according...

The Digest: Nigeria's Ambassador to Germany, Femi Fani-Kayode, has dismissed the African Democratic Congress as a credible opposition force, describing the party as a group driven by desperation for political power. In a Facebook post, Fani-Kayode argued that the ADC is made up of...

The Digest: A fierce war of words has erupted between former Aviation Minister Femi Fani-Kayode and veteran journalist Dele Momodu on social media. Fani-Kayode responded to Momodu on Facebook, describing him as a "pimp" and "sidekick" to Atiku Abubakar, and challenging him over alleged...

The Digest: Ambassadorial nominees Femi Fani-Kayode and Abdulrahman Dambazau were granted a swift passage after being told to "take a bow and go." The ceremonial clearance came as other nominees faced more rigorous questioning during Thursday's screening session. Key Points: Former Aviation...

The Digest: Non-career ambassadorial nominees, including former presidential aide Reno Omokri and ex-Aviation Minister Femi Fani-Kayode, have begun their screening for diplomatic postings. The list also features former Enugu Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi and ex-INEC Chairman Yakubu Mahmood, as the...

The Digest: The Presidency has clarified the rationale behind President Bola Tinubu’s controversial ambassadorial nominations, framing the choices as a balance of reward, regional representation, and strategic trust. Key Points: Presidential aide Demola Oshodi stated that nominees were...