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By Gboyega Akọsilẹ Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has congratulated Professor Ibrahim Gambari as the new Chief Of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari, describing him as the right man for the job. Sanwo-Olu in a statement signed on his behalf by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, on Wednesday said Professor Gambari is a man of impeccable character, right temperament, leadership and knowledge. He said: ‘‘The choice of Professor Gambari as successor to the late Mallam Abba Kyari by President Muhammadu Buhari is commendable. Gambari is not just an academic or a diplomat, he is a fine gentleman,…

PLUS BRIEF BIODATA OF THE NEW GATEKEEPER BIO-DATA OF PRESIDENT BUHARI’S NEW CHIEF OF STAFF, PROF IBRAHIM GAMBARI Professor Ibrahim A. Gambari, CFR, OCORT, a scholar-diplomat, is the Founder/Chairman of the Board of Directors of Savannah Centre for Diplomacy, Democracy and Development, a non-governmental think-tank on research, policy studies, advocacy and training on the nexus between conflict prevention and resolution, democratisation and development in Africa. He has had an illustrious career, spanning academia, government and international diplomacy, culminating with his appointment as the first United Nations Under-Secretary General and Special Adviser to the Secretary-General on Africa (1999-2005). He was the…

The Federal Government last year, struck a deal with the Nigeria Labour Congress for the implementation of a minimum wage of N30, 000 upward from the present N18, 000. The Federal Government and Labour earlier had a running battle with the Nigeria Governors Forum in arriving at the agreement for states and Local Government Areas to equally implement the minimum wage. Indeed, as reported in the media, both the Federal and some state Governments have implemented the said wage for their staff. However, the implementation of the new minimum wage came along with it some expected hiccups. The Federal Government…

By Sola Ojewusi That Professor Ibrahim Agboola Gambari, the man being speculated as President Buhari’s new Chief of Staff is eminently qualified for the job is hardly in doubt. He has served at the top echelons of national and international bureaucracy and diplomacy for years besides his impressive academic credentials. However, there is an old mentor of his who thinks Nigeria should be wary of having such a man at this time of our quest for renaissance. He is 79 years old Ambassador Dapo Fafowora, one of the veterans and doyens of Nigerian diplomacy. Fafowora once served as Deputy Permanent…

The Coalition Against COVID-19 (CACOVID), a private sector initiative meant to fight the pandemic, on Wednesday in Akure, the Ondo State capital, donated medical equipment and beddings to Ondo State Infectious Diseases Hospital (IDH). In his welcome address, the Head of the state COVID-19 Task Force, Dr. Busari Ismail disclosed that 10 patients were at the centre undergoing treatment, while three suspected cases were at the isolation centre. He added that although the three suspected cases had tested negative, they would still need to undergo further testing before they could be discharged. A representative of CACOVID in the state, Mr.…

By Mohammed Bello Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto state has inaugurated a team of COVID-19 response volunteer team to step up his administration’s proactive measures aimed at reducing the spread of the deadly pandemic. Gov. Tambuwal, whose initiative is the first of its kind in the country since the pandemic broke out said the move to create the volunteer group is borne out of the administration’s desire to curtail the spread of the disease. While addressing the first batch of the 1000 volunteers on Friday at Kasarawa International Conference Center in Sokoto, the governor stated that in addition to…

The judge whose pronouncements legalized the criminal annulment of the June 12 1993 Presidential election died this afternoon in Azare, Bauchi State. According to Cable.Ng, he was buried in Azare, his hometown, in Bauchi on Thursday evening. Until his death, he held the title of “Mutawallen” of Katagum emirate in Bauchi. He was the Chief Judge of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court. Chief MKO Abiola, who was recognised as an elected President posthumously by President Muhammadu Buhari, of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) was leading Bashir Tofa, his National Republican Convention rival, by margin wide before Saleh ruled…

Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi this afternoon disclosed on his verified twitter handle that ten aides of the Governor of Lagos have tested positive for Covid-19. According to him, this development prompted the Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu and his wife, Joke to undergo another test. The tests, he however revealed, returned negative. “I am glad to announce that #COVID19 Incident Commander Governor of Lagos State @jidesanwoolu and the First Lady of Lagos @jokesanwoolu have consistently tested negative to #COVID19 following three consecutive tests conducted on them recently,” the tweet read. “However, 10 persons associated with Lagos State House…

Pioneering African young philanthropist, Noah Dallaji, a young man who has set a new standard for giving back to society and the President of the African Children’s Talent Discovery Foundation is a year older today and the world of philanthropy is celebrating. Noah Dallaji who is originally from Tafawa Balewa Local Government Area of Bauchi State, Nigeria, has by virtue of his amazing work of philanthropy become a noted citizen of the world, a UN recognized Peace Ambassador and Giver and a huge inspiration to millions of youths around the world. Given the extent of his contributions and support for…

By Zailani Bappa Governor Bello Mohammed (Matawallen Maradun) MON, has approved the appointment of Alhaji Sanusi Mohammed as the new Emir of Kauan Namoda. The approval follows recommendation from the Kaura Namoda Traditional Council as enshrined in the selection procedure. Alhaji Sanusi Mohammed succeeds the late Emir, Alhaji Mohamned Ahmed Asha who passed away following a brief illness. Until his appointment today, the 40 year old Alhaji Sanusi Mohammed was a serving Major in the Nigerian Army. While praying, once again for the repose of the deceased Emir, Governor Matawalle wishes the new Emir a successful reign. Zailani Bappa is…