Nigerian President Tinubu Reshuffles Cabinet

Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has conducted a significant cabinet reshuffle, sacking five ministers including those overseeing education, tourism, and women affairs. The reshuffle also involved reassigning ten ministers to new roles and appointing seven new ministers, pending Senate confirmation. This shakeup comes amidst growing public pressure for changes in the cabinet, as Nigeria grapples with a severe economic crisis characterized by soaring inflation rates and rising living costs. Key cabinet figures such as the finance and defense ministers have retained their positions, while the president has yet to appoint a substantive petroleum minister. Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga confirmed the changes, highlighting the president's gratitude towards the outgoing ministers. Tinubu's administration continues to face scrutiny over its economic policies and their impacts on the populace.