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FCT SEN. IRETI KINGIBE DESCRIBES WIKE’S GROUND RENT AS ILLEGAL

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Sen. Ireti Kingibe says she could not stand and watch the Minister of FCT, Neysom Wike ceasing peoples’ properties, because of Ground Rent Payment.

The Nigerian Senator representing Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory ,FCT, Abuja, Ireti Kingibe stated this in a statement on Thursday May 29, 2025 in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital.

Senator Kingibe noted that it was illegal to seal property or seize land because unsettled of ground rent payment.

According to the statement the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Senator Kingibe had called out the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike over the controversial ground rent.

“The sealing of properties of residents of the capital city because of ground rent is illegal”.

The Labour Party, (LP) Senator explained that the law provided for a fine or surcharge as punishment for defaulters.

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HUMAN RIGHTS LAWYER, FEMIi FALANA SAYS NIGERIA HAS THE HIGHEST NUMBER OF DISOBEYED ECOWAS COURT JUDGEMENTS

  • A Nigerian legal Luminary Femi Falana has accused Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of embarrassing Nigeria as the Chairman of ECOWAS.

The renowned human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), called on President Bola Tinubu to show leadership by ensuring Nigeria complies with rulings of the ECOWAS Court of Justice.

Falana made the call today Sunday June 1, 2025 while reacting to Tinubu’s speech at the 50th anniversary celebration of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), held at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA) in Lagos, South West, Nigeria.

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PROF IBRAHIM AGBOOLA GAMBARI, CHAIRMAN SAVANNAH CENTER FOR DIPLOMACY, DEMOCRACY, AND DEVELOPMENT, SCDDD KEYNOTE ADDRESS __”The Imperative of Good Governance: Nigeria in a Global Comparative Perspective”

PROF IBRAHIM AGBOOLA GAMBARI, CHAIRMAN SAVANNAH CENTER FOR DIPLOMACY, DEMOCRACY, AND DEVELOPMENT, SCDDD, KEYNOTE ADDRESS __”The Imperative of Good Governance:Nigeria in a Global Comparative Perspective” Part 1

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Prof Ibrahim Agboola Gambari, CFR, Founder/Chairman of Savannah Center for Diplomacy, Democracy and Development, SCDDD, Abuja, says the crisis of governance and leadership playing out around the world has been a source of intense and multiple discussions globally….”From gatherings of international political and business leaders tomeetings of diplomats, scholars, and civil society”

The Former Chief of Staff to the immediate past Nigeria’s President Muhammad Buhari, GCFR, Prof Ibrahim Agboola Gambari made the observation while delivering a Keynote address on the occasion of the14th Distinguished Chief Emeka Anyaoku Annual Lecture
Series held in Enugu, capital of Enugu state, South East, Nigeria on Tuesday April 29, 2025.

In the Lecture titled “The Imperative of Good Governance:Nigeria in a Global Comparative Perspective” by the former Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, His Excellency Prof. Ibrahim A. Gambari before his keynote address went through emotions state eulogizing the celebrant Chief Emeka Anyaoku, GCON.

“The over flow of emotions I feel are particularly centred on the titan of a person we are gathered here to celebrate through the lecture series
instituted in his name, the incomparable Chief Emeka Anyaoku, GCON.

“First classic administrator, erudite diplomat, former federal minister, third Secretary General of the Commonwealth and first African elected to the exalted office, worthy ambassador of the black race, celebrated pan-Africanist fondly remembered for his work in
continental liberation, fighter for national unity andjustice, elder statesmen, grounded community
leader, a man of character,courage, and
unimpeachable integrity”.

The former Nigeria’s permanent Representative to UN Prof Gambari continues his affection and respect to his colleague

“I could easily go on and on outlining what most of us in this audience already know to one degree or another that in Chief Anyaoku, we were gifted with a leaderwho has been a constant and abiding source of inspiration for his peers and at least three generations
of Nigerians and people around the world on account of the dignified integrity which he lives and exudes.

You can, therefore, understand why when the leadership of Youth Affairs International Foundation
(YASIF) invited me to deliver the 14th annual lecture, I instantly accepted it as a mark of the immense respect I have for Chief Anyaoku and as a call to national duty, in the footsteps of a man who has devoted his life, right to this day in his 90s, to the service of country, continent, humanity, and God.

“Chief Anyaoku, please accept my respects and fraternal greetings”.

For our followers and viewers of #Africa This Week, we give you part 1 of the former UN Under-secretary General, the Indefatigable and distinguished diplomat Amb. Prof Ibrahim A Gambari Keynote address Delivered on the occasion of the
14th Distinguished Chief Emeka
Anyaoku Annual Lecture Series Held in Enugu on April 29, 2025.

H.E. ADDRESS:

“Your Excellencies, Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen,

“The crisis of governance and leadership playing out around the world has been a source of intense and multiple discussions.

From gatherings of international political and business leaders to meetings of diplomats, scholars, and civil society leaders, the crisis has been the one topic that has, for various reasons, commanded attention nationally,regionally, and globally.

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THE EMIR OF ILORIN, HRM ALH IBRAHIM SULU GAMBARI, CFR IS 85

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The Emir of Ilorin Emirate in Kwara state ,North Central Nigeria His Royal Majesty Alhaji Dr Ibrahim Sulu Gambari turns 85 years, Tuesday April 22, 2025.

This was disclosed to Africa This Week in a congratulatory Message from the Emir’s prominent younger cousin brother, Prof Ibrahim Agboola Gambari, CFR, the Founder/Chairman of Savannah Center for Diplomacy, Democracy and Development, SCDDD, Abuja Nigeria’s capital.

In the Congratulatory Card made available to #Africa This Week, the former Chief of Staff to the immediate past Nigeria’s President Muhammad Buhari, GCFR, Prof Ibrahim A. Gambari celebrated the Emir on his birthday with a call to all the good people of llorin Emirate, Kwara state, immediate family and well wishers to joining him in celebrating His Royal Magisty elevation to the enviable age of 85 in good health and excellent clarity of mind.

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5 FUL STUDENTS DIED IN ROAD ACCIDENT ….Africa This Week.

The Sector Commander of Nigeria’s Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC said a total of 5 people have died resulting from the road accident yesterday Monday February17, 2025.

The accident that occurred at the Felele area of Kogi state ,Lokojs Capital, Kogi state capital, North Central, Nigeria.

In Africa This Week follow up report this evening at 3:15 pm Tuesday February 18, 2025 the Nigeria’s Federal Road Safety Corps Sector Commander, SC Samuel Ayedeji in a telephone interview with us
Confirmed that a total of 12 people were involved in the tragic accident that killed 5 persons.

The SC said 4 were from Federal University Lokoja, FuL and the fifth happen to be the bus driver.

He said his men rushed all the victims the Federal Teaching Hospital Lokoja last night but 5 were reported dead from the injuries sustained in the accident.

Contrary to our earlier report yesterday that the Dangote Truck had killed 15 FUL Students returning from evening classes in felele axis of Lokoja. Kogi state.

Now Africa This Week has confirmed from the Nigerian Road Safety Corps that it was another unmarked company truck, the bus carrying FUL students and an Okada that were involved in that road mishap that Killed 5 persons

The SC added that when he visited the hospital this morning 4 FUL students were confirmed dead, and the bus driver, making 5

Sector Command, SC Samuel Ayedeji promise to contact Africa This Week for any development.

Eyewitness says, truck ran into the students who were in the bus coming out of the school gate to go home after school activities, to their lodges in the City of Lokoja..

“This is happening after several cries to the Federal Government to find a lasting solution to this issue of accidents along Felele road”, Students said.

At Africa This Week , we take pride in our reports, fast, accurate and dependable, reliable and source of information, News and analysis.

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SPEAKER ABBAS INAUGURATES 21-MAN COMMITTEE TO REPLACE RIVERS STATE ASSEMBLY

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Speaker Tajudeen Abbas of the Nigeria’s House of Representatives has inaugurated a 21-Man Committe to provide legislative oversight in place of the suspended Rivers State House of Assembly.

It was reported that the Speaker Abbas inaugurated the Committee at the National Assembly Complex, Tuesday April 15, 2025 in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital.

Speaker Abbas reminded the 21-man committee panel that its mandate was non-partisan, and called on them to legislate to ensure good governance, peace, and prosperity of the oil-rich Rivers State.

“Your task is to oversee Rivers State following Mr President’s emergency proclamation.

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NIGERIAN BUSINESSWOMAN, AISHA ACHIMUGU IS CURRENTLY WANTED BY EFCC IS FAULTY

NIGERIAN BUSINESSWOMAN, AISHA ACHIMUGU IS CURRENTLY WANTED BY EFCC IS FAULTY

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It was reported recently last week before this year Eid-El-Fitr Sallah celebration that the business Mogul and Philanthropist and a widow Aisha Suleiman Achimugu was wanted by the Nigeria’s Anti graft agency, EFCC.

The purported report had undoubtedly put long faces on those who normally benefit from her philanthropic gestures, which could have put smiles on the faces of the needs in Nigeria.

Africa This Week believes issuing out the information at that critical period of celebration was actually meant to put a damp on the faces who deserve her benevolent acts as a giver.

Where were the EFFC all this while, Africa This Week querried

The report said “Nigerian businesswoman, Aisha Achimugu, who is currently wanted by EFCC , the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), over alleged criminal conspiracy and money laundering is reportedly hiding in Grenada”.

The report also revealed that Achimugu before she was declared wanted by the anti-graft agency, left the United Kingdom (UK) where she had been hiding for weeks to Grenada.

That brings Africa This Week to a conclusion that all along the anty graft-agency knew Hajia Aisha Achimugu where about, before the libelous and malicious statement of flee was coined out to embarrass her over a business deal and love affairs with a widow gone sour.

Hajia Aisha Achimugu as she is fondly refer to by her admiers and In-laws is a widow of their late brother, father and uncles who kept the flag of the former PPMC MD and CEO late Engineer Suleiman Akowe Achimugu flying.

The late Engr Suleiman Akowe Achimugu was adjured as the longest serving MD of the agency during his tenure.

Hajia Aisha to the admiration of the in-laws the Late Achimugu’s is a devoted wife, a mother of three children and religious woman–a Muslim faithful.

A business woman with outstanding business acumen before she even met her late husband Alhaji Engr Suleiman Achimugu.

Hajia Aisha Acimugu is the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, MD/CEO of Felak Concept Group, a company specialising in civil, structural, and transportation engineering.

Even her distractors agreed that over the years, the Enterprise has grown in lip and bound, expanded its services to include consultancy and transaction advisory services, maritime operations, and environmental waste management, serving both private and public sector clients.

According to the report , Achimugu had facilitated the meeting of the Prime Minister Grenada with Governor Sanwo-Olu in October 2024.

“Achimugu obtained Grenadian citizenship through investment.

She is very close to the Prime Minister of Grenada, Honourable Dickon Mitchell’, her blackmailers exagerated.

“She facilitated the meeting of the Prime Minister with the Governor Sanwo-Olu in October 2024, which were evidence or her attributes as businesswoman

“Achimugu obtained Grenadian citizenship through investment.

She is very close to the Prime Minister of Grenada, Honourable Dickon Mitchell”, the report speculated

It was masliciously reported that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) last week, declared Aisha Achimugu wanted.

We believe the anti grat agency knew where she was, because some civil Society organisations have suggested that Hajia Aisha Achimugu have been collaborating with the EFCC.

“The Coalition for Accountability and Good Governance has strongly condemned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for declaring prominent businesswoman, philanthropist and a widow Aisha Suleiman Achimugu wanted, describing the move as unjust”

The Coalition accused EFCC of “Raiding Aisha Achimugu’s Home, Harassing 80-Year-Old Mother: ‘ Political Witch-hunt’, report indicated.

In a media briefing in Abuja, the coalition’s spokesman, Comrade Taiwo Adenuga, decried what he called an unlawful invasion of Achimugu’s residence and the alleged mistreatment of her elderly mother by EFCC operatives.

“The Coalition for Accountability and Good Governance has criticised the EFCC for its handling of Aisha Sulaiman Achimugu’s probe

Adenuga therefore urged the anti-graft agency to uphold due process and fairness in its operations.

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Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu removes Mele Kyari as the group chief executive officer (CEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC)

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

ECOWAS COMMISSION DELEGATION MEETS LIBERIAN SPEAKER HON RICHARD HAPE KOON

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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.

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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