Ambassadors
Tinubu nominates Florence Ajimobi among 32 ambassadorial candidates
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sent the names of 32 individuals, including former Oyo First Lady Florence Ajimobi, to the Senate for confirmation as ambassadors. The list comprises 15 career diplomats and 17 non-career nominees. The opposition PDP has criticized the selections as including disgraced figures.
President Lee Jae Myung received diplomatic credentials from eight new ambassadors, including from India, at the presidential office in Seoul on Thursday. The ceremony took place with Foreign Minister Cho Hyun in attendance. The envoys will now formally assume their roles.
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The Canada Soccer Foundation has launched its Iconic XI Ambassador program, naming singer Shawn Mendes, hockey star Sidney Crosby, and actor Simu Liu as the first ambassadors for the upcoming FIFA World Cup 26. This initiative aims to unite Canadians behind the Men's National Team through cultural figures from various industries. The program will feature a total of 11 homegrown leaders to celebrate the team's preparation for the tournament.