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The Chairman of the Savannah Center for diplomacy, democracy and development, SCDDD, Abuja, Prof Ibrahim Gambari, has called on ECOWAS Sub- Region, Gulf of Guinea and the rest of the world to collectively harnessing Natural Wealth as a driver of Peace

“The region’s energy and mineral resources oil, gas and the critical minerals that power the global clean-energy transition could be a powerful engine for shared prosperity”, His Excellency Prof Ibrahim Agboola Gambari said.

The Chairman of Savannah Center for Diplomacy, Democracy and Development, Prof Ibrahim A.Gambari stated this at High-Level Roundtable on the margins of the 80th United Nations General Assembly to deliberate on the
“Unlocking Energy, Oil & Gas, Minerals, Aviation and Maritime Opportunities in the Gulf of Guinea as a Roadmap for Peace and Security” at UNGA80 in Nigeria House, September 25, 2025 in New York, USA.

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The Chairman of the Savannah Center for diplomacy, democracy and development, SCDDD, Abuja, Prof Ibrahim Gambari, has called on ECOWAS Sub- Region, Gulf of Guinea and the rest of the world to collectively harnessing Natural Wealth as a driver of Peace

“The region’s energy and mineral resources oil, gas and the critical minerals that power the global clean-energy transition could be a powerful engine for shared prosperity”, His Excellency Prof Ibrahim Agboola Gambari said.

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H.E. Prof. Ibrahim A.Gambari, Chairman, Savannah Centre for Diplomacy, Democracy & Development has called on the global body UNGA@80 Pact Innovation Forum to recognize the urgent need to address that the UN is facing severe financial crisis.

The Scholar and Academic stated this in his opening remark at the maiden gathering of the UNGA@80 Pact Innovation Forum High-Level Breakfast dialogue Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at Baha’i International Community New York, Office located at (866 United Nations Plaza #120,corner of 48th and Ist Ave.), New York, USA

Professor lbrahim Gambari, Former Nigerian Foreign Minister of Foreign Affairs and UN Under-Secretary-General forPolirical Afairs and Chairman, Savannah Centre for Diplomacy, Democracy, and Development respectively said that the “year-end cash deficits; severe cuts in funding for peacekeeping operations and indeed in resources across the UN system, which may shrink by up to 30 percent compared to 2023”, need to be quickly addressed.

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The Rivers State, South South, Nigeria government has officially announced the transition from Emergency Rule to Democratic Governance.

The Government announced that as part of the transition activities, the state would hold an interdenominational church thanksgiving service on Sunday, inviting all critical stakeholders for the service.

The Secretary to the Rivers State Government (SSG), Prof. Ibibia Lucky Worika announced this in a statement on Saturday September 13, 2025 in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital.

According to the statement the thanksgiving is to hold at the Ecumenical Centre, Abonima Wharf Road, Port Harcourt at 10 am with all guests asked to be seated by 9:30 am.

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Founder and Chairman of the Savannah Center for Diplomacy, Democracy, and Development, SCDDD, Abuja, FCT, Nigeria with President Ruto of Kenya and the members of the High Level Panel on African Union Reform at State House, Nairobi, Kenya , September 6, 2025.h

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The Nigeria’s anti graft Agency, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reportedly declared a son-in-law of Nigerian former Vice President Atiku Abubakar wanted.

It was reported that the EFCC had alleged that the former Vice President Atiku Abubakar son-in-law had fled from custody after being granted medical treatment.

The revelation was made by EFCC spokesman, Dele Oyewale, during a live interview with a radio station in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital on Tuesday, September 2, 2025.

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His Excellency Ambassador Gambari former UN Undersecretary General and the Chairman vof AU group of Eminet persons of peer Review Mechanism respectively is among the five members of the High-level Panel with the AU Commissioner for PAPS and representative of our host, President Ruto of Kenya.

The Eminent Scholar and Diplomat Prof Ibrahim A Gamari were at the Opening Session on Monday September 1, 2025 in Nairobi at the commencement of the AU assignment on the Reform of the framework and organs of the continental body in the areas of peace and security, development and governance in Africa.

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Prof Ibrahim Agboola Gambari calls for “a practical action agenda for the UNCT in Nigeria to Launch a Nigeria “Pact for the Future—Peace Compact.”

“A compact with federal and three pilot states to deliver five measurable peace dividends each; report quarterly to the RC and Governors’ Forums.

“Operationalize the Risk & Resilience Lab. Produce quarterly prevention briefs that trigger preagreed responses—linking to PBF, RSF and development programs”, Prof Gambari suggested with a Nigeria’s phenomenon in mind.

The Savannah Center for diplomacy, democracy and development, SCDDD, Chairman Prof Ibrahim Agboola Gambari stated this while presenting his address to UN Country Team (UNCT) Friday August 29, 2025 at the UN House in Abuja, the nation’s capital.

The title of the former UN Undersecretary General address is

UN@80: Building Our Future Together on the Basis of the Pact for the Future: from Commitments to Country Level Impact”

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Senator Dino Melaye, the former Law Maker representing Kogi West the National Assembly has officially resigned from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).

The main opposition party in Nigeria has again been hit with another big wig resignation a former law maker at Nigeria’s Senate.

The Former law Maker and now a lawyer cited the party’s inability to provide effective leadership and deliver good governance to Nigerians as the reason for his departure.

Senator/Barrister Melaye revealed his resignation letter on his official X account on Thursday, July 31, “dated July 4, 2025.”

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Nigerian President Tinubu has honoured each of the Super Falcons player for their performance in the 2024 Women African Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title in Morocco.

The “Queens of African Football” as refered to them by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu were each bestowed with the National Honour of the Order Of the Niger,(oon)

As that wasn’t enough the visibly excited and football Lover Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR proceeded to give each Super Falcons player and officials a warping mouth watering cash gifts of official $100,000, 3-bedroom Bungalow apartments at the Nation’s capital, Abuja.

President Tinubu announced the gifts to each of the victorious Super Falcons player and team officials that they would get $100,00″, and 3-bedroom bungalow apartments as well as a national honour each at the reception organised for team on their arrival to Nigeria at the Aso Rock Villa on Monday, July 28, 2025,

NigerianPresident Tinubu has honoured each of the Super Falcons player for their performance in the 2024 Women African Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title in Morocco.

The “Queens of African Football” as refered to them by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu were each bestowed with the National Honour of the Order Of the Niger,(oon)

As that wasn’t enough the visibly excited and football Lover Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR proceeded to give each Super Falcons player and officials a warping mouth watering cash gifts of official $100,000, 3-bedroom Bungalow apartments at the Nation’s capital, Abuja.

President Tinubu announced the gifts to each of the victorious Super Falcons player and team officials that they would get $100,00″, and 3-bedroom bungalow apartments as well as a national honour each at the reception organised for team on their arrival to Nigeria at the Aso Rock Villa on Monday, July 28, 2025,

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