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NIGERIA’S PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU REMOVES MELEE KYARI AS THE GROUP CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (CEO) OF THE NIGERIAN NATIONAL PETROLEUM COMPANY (NNPC)

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President Bola Tinubu has removed Mele Kyari as the Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited and dissolved its board.

The Special Adviser to the president on information and strategy Bayo Onanuga, announced this Wednesday morning April 2, 2025.

According to the statement the decision was reached to “enhanced operational efficiency, restored investor confidence, and a more commercially viable NNPC”.

“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu invoked his powers under section 59(2) of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021 to carry out the sweeping reconstitution”, the statement add.

Meanwhile, Bayo Ojulari takes over from Kyari as the new Group CEO, while Ahmadu Musa Kida has been appointed as NNPC’s new non-executive chairman, replacing Pius Akinyelure. Also, Adedapo Segun has been confirmed as the company’s chief financial officer (CFO).

The statement further said, in line with the Petroleum Industrial Act (PIA), the President had also announced the appointment of six non-executive directors from each geopolitical zone.

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ECOWAS COMMISSION DELEGATION MEETS LIBERIAN SPEAKER HON RICHARD HAPE KOON

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#Prof Ibrahim A. Gambari, Chairman SCDDD
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A high-level delegation from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission met with the Speaker of the Liberian Legislature, Hon. Richard Nabe Koon, and members of the House of Representatives on Tuesday, March 25, 2025

The Sub regional body ECOWAS High-Powered delegation were in Liberian Capital, Monrovia. to discuss recent developments at the Capitol Building, particularly regarding the recent impasse resulting to a leadership transition in the country.

The Founder and Chairman of Savannah Center for Diplomacy, Democracy,and Development, SCDDD; and the former Chief of Staff to the immediate past Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, Prof Ibrahim A. Gambari who led the ECOWAS delegation disclosed this in a text message to Africa This Week yesterday Thursday March 27, 2025 from Monrovia, Liberia.

Prof Gambari said the meeting provided an opportunity for the Speaker and members of the House to present a comprehensive file containing key exhibits related to the procedural steps taken in the removal of former Speaker, Grand Kru County Electoral District 2
Representative Hon. Jonathan Fonati Koffa.

“The file also detailed the dissolution and reconstitution of House committees, among other legislative actions”, the message revealed like

Leadingthe ECOWAS delegation, Prof. Ibrahim Agboola Gambari, former UN Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs, clarified that the team was not in Liberia as a mediation body, as previously speculated, but stated that Liberia’s problems can only be solved by Liberians, emphasizing that external parties cannot impose solutions without the commitment of domestic stakeholders.

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CHIEF MOMOH DAUDA, GM KGCSDA COMMENDS GOVERNOR ODODO’S LEADERSHIP IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.

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Chief Momoh expressed deep appreciation to Governor Ododo for providing him with the opportunity to serve the people, which ultimately led to this recognition.

“He emphasized that the governor’s leadership has fostered a spirit of community service and development across Kogi State”. the GM said

Chief Momoh gave the commendation while receiving a traditional title of Olu Mayegun of Apataland, of Oworo land, Lokoja, Kogi Capital, North Central Nigeria on Saturday, February 22, 2025

3) According to the media release from the KGCSDA Public Relations Officerr Daniels Dickson Itodo and made available to Africa This Week said Chief Momoh Dauda expressed deep appreciation to the Executive Governor of Kogi state, His Excellency Ahmed Usman Ododo for “providing him with the opportunity to serve the people, which ultimately led to this recognition”, saying that the governor’s leadership has fostered a spirit of community service and development across Kogi State”.

Chief Momoh Dauda therefore

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PROF IBRAHIM A GAMBARI SPEAKS ON AFRICAN PEACE PROGRESS: PROSPECTS FOR DURABLE AGREEMENTS TO END CONFLICTS

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The Founder and Chairman of Savannah Center for Diplomacy, Democracy, and Development, SCDDD, Abuja, Prof. Ibrahim A. Gambari addresses
the Side Event Organised by Chatham House and UNDP of the 38th Ordinary Session, Assembly of the African Union
in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on Friday, 14th February 2025

The Nigeria’s former Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Chief of Staff to the Immediate past Nigeria’s President , Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR said “In order to address and end violent conflicts in Africa, and indeed across the world, and deepen the prospects for durable peace agreements, effective collaboration and astute coordination are required”.

Recall after several years of tour of duties as Ambassador of Plenipotentiary; Diplomat and made the Chairman of AU African imminent Persons Peer Review Mechanism, Prof Ibrahim A Gambari also added that “these would not be possible without urgent assessment and enhancement of national, regional and global mechanisms for conflict prevention, peace management and conflict resolution”.

The Chairman of Savannah Center for Diplomacy, Democracy, and Development, Prof Ibrahim Agboola Gambari argued that in his opinion he articulated further, saying, “based on my own experience as the Joint Special Representative of the United Nations and African Union and Chief Mediator in Darfur and as Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UN Mission in Darfur and Head of Office of Special Adviser on Africa dealing with promotion and coordinating international support for NEPAD, I wish to raise the following six (6) issues which are of critical importance to the theme of our discussion today.

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SEN NATASHA SAYS I’M NOT AFRAID OF YOU’, AS AKPABIO ORDERS HER OUT OF THE RED CHAMBER

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Commotions broke out today Thursday, February 20, 2025 in the Nigerian Upper Legislative Chamber, the Senate when the Senate President Godswill Akpabio ordered the lawmaker representing Kogi Central out of the Red Chamber.

The Report said the commotion in the Senate started over the seating arrangement of lawmakers in the Upper Chamber.

“Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s seat was relocated, however, the Kogi lawmaker refused to comply with the reviewed seating arrangement as approved by the Senate President.

In the process, the Senate’s Chief Whip, Ali Monguno drew the attention of Akpabio to Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan’s “improper seating position”.

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BOOK PRESENTATION:IBB SAYS ABACHA FORCES ANNULLED JUNE 12, 1993 ELECTION AND NOT HIM –“without my authorisation”– IBB

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Retired former Nigeria’s Military Head of State and transformed Military President, General Ibrahim Badamas Babangida has said he was not responsible for the June 12th, 1993 annulled Election.

The retired Nigerian Military President Gen Ibrahim Badamas Babangida the June 12, annulled election was carried carried out without his authorisation led by late Gen Sani Abacha.

IBB disclosed this during a public book Presentation titled , ” A Journey in Service” , which he authored and published on Friday February 21, 2025 in Abuja Nigeria’s capital.

The the report said the Former Military President, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida(IBB), has finally opened up on the nation’s adjudged freest and fairest June 12 election in Nigeria.

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PROF IBRAHIM A GAMBARI SPEAKS ON AFRICAN PEACE PROGRESS: PROSPECTS FOR DURABLE AGREEMENTS TO END CONFLICTS

#Prof Ibrahim Agboola Gambari Address
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The Founder and Chairman of Savannah Center for Diplomacy, Democracy, and Development, SCDDD, Abuja, Prof. Ibrahim A. Gambari addresses
the Side Event Organised by Chatham House and UNDP of the 38th Ordinary Session, Assembly of the African Union
in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on Friday, 14th February 2025

The Nigeria’s former Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Chief of Staff to the Immediate past Nigeria’s President , Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR said “In order to address and end violent conflicts in Africa, and indeed across the world, and deepen the prospects for durable peace agreements, effective collaboration and astute coordination are required”.

Recall after several years of tour of duties as Ambassador of Plenipotentiary; Diplomat and made the Chairman of AU African imminent Persons Peer Review Mechanism, Prof Ibrahim A Gambari also added that “these would not be possible without urgent assessment and enhancement of national, regional and global mechanisms for conflict prevention, peace management and conflict resolution”.

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NIGERIAN MEDIA PERSONALITY, LADY GOLFER CALLS SEN NATASHA TO APOLOGIZE TO AKPABIO WITHIN 24 HOURS

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Now that the deed is done.
Nigerians and the rest of views around the world are indeed reacting the to the Nigerian female Law Maker Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, some are now wade-in calling on the Senator Natasha representing Kogi Central at the Nigeria’s upper Legislative Chamber, the Senate to tender an apology to the Sen President Godwin Akpabio, APC.

Recall immediately the story broke out that a Female Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduagan has bluffed and verbally disrespected the Senate President Godwin Akpabio, Africa This Week received calls , urging us to find out about the seating arrangement at the Senate that is causing Wahala.

While others are suggesting that Senate president Akpabio could be blamed at the end.

According to some online reports, for instance, a Nigerian entrepreneur and media personality, Lady Golfer calls out Sen. Natasha Akpoti over her fierce exchange with Senate President, Godswill Akpabio during Thursday February 20th, 2025 plenary session.

Lady Golfer described Natasha’s actions as disrespectful and rude, urging her to tender an apology to elderly and experienced Senate President.

The reports say, “Nigerian entrepreneur, Lady Golfer has wade-in on the drama that occurred between Senate President, Godswill Akpabio and Sen. Natasha Akpoti during a recent plenary session on Thursday February 20, 2025”.

Recall Senator Natasha Akpoti representing Kogi Central at the Nigerian Upper Legislative Chamber was ruled out of order when she insisted to know why her seat was changed without her consent by the Senate President, but she wasn’t having it and proceeded despite Akpabio’s ruling.

“Akpabio subsequently ordered that she be taken out of the house,)”, which irritated Natasha the more. the report suggested.

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NLC ADVISES NIGERIANS NOT TO CALL, TEXT, OR BUY DATA BETWEEN 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

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The Nigerian Labour Congress has called on Nigerians not to make phone call, text or purchase data between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

The umbrella of Labour Movement in Nigeria, the Nigerian Labour Congress, NLC has also advised Labour to participate in nonviolent demonstrations against telecom companies for raising rates without following the proper procedures.

Organized labor made this known in a televiision interview in Nigeria last Thursday.

NLC said that “the telecom companies had disregarded the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) it had signed over the tariff increase with the Nigerian government last week.

Therefore NLC has advisee Nigerians Not to Call, Text, or Purchase Data Between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

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GOV ODODO PROMISES PEOPLE OF OKE-OFFIN COMMUNITY, KABBA BUNU MORE DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS.

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The Executive Governor of Kogi State ,His Excellency Ahmed Usman Ododo has assured the people of Oke-Offin community in Kabba Bunu Local Government Area of more development projects in their areas.

His Excellency Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo gave the assurance during the commissioning of a block of classrooms and a motorized borehole in the community on Thursday February 6, 2025.

The governor who was represented by the State Security Adviser, Rtd Commander Jerry Omodara at the event expressed satisfaction with the completion of the projects.

He lamented previously lack of government presence in Oke-Offin’s secondary school, but reassured the community that from now hencefort Gov Ododo’s administration would continue to deliver developmental projects to improve the quality of life in the area.

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