Presidency reverses Dakingari’s appointment as Turkey ambassador within hours The Presidency has withdrawn the appointment of Ambassador-designate Ahmed Rufai Dakingari as Nigeria’s envoy to Turkey, barely hours after the announcement of his posting. Sources within the State House confirmed that the reversal followed an internal review of the diplomatic list earlier released as part of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s ongoing reorganisation of Nigeria’s foreign missions. Although no official reason was immediately given for the sudden withdrawal, presidency officials said the decision was taken swiftly to avoid procedural or administrative complications. The withdrawal...