Former Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari, Professor Ibrahim Gambari, has opened up on how some influential figures within the corridors of power bypassed his office to gain direct access to the former president. Gambari, who served from 2020 to 2023, disclosed this during a recent lecture titled “Leadership and Public Policy: Reflections on Public Service at the National and Global Levels” delivered at the Public Lecture and Fellowship Investiture of the Society for International Relations Awareness (SIRA) in Abuja. He revealed that despite his senior role, certain individuals managed to smuggle memos and policy documents directly to President…
Author: Abdoulaye Kay
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Muhammad Babangida, the son of the former military President, as chairman of the revamped Bank of Agriculture (BoA). President Tinubu approved the appointment today, along with seven others. Some of them will serve as chairmen or directors-general of Federal agencies. Muhammad Babangida, 53, is an alumnus of the European University in Montreux, Switzerland, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and a Master’s degree in Public Relations and Business Communication. He later attended Harvard Business School’s Executive Program on Corporate Governance in 2002. Others appointed by the President are: Lydia Kalat Musa…
U.S. President Donald Trump has been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), a condition that affects blood flow in the legs, following public concern over visible swelling in his ankles and a large bruise on his right hand. The White House confirmed the diagnosis on Wednesday, describing it as a benign and manageable condition, particularly common among older adults. Officials stated that Trump, 79, remains in excellent overall health and continues to carry out his duties without limitations. The concern first arose when images of Trump at recent public events, including the FIFA Club World Cup final in Florida, showed…
Lagos, Nigéria – 17 juillet 2025 — L’Association Ouest-Africaine pour le Commerce Transfrontalier des Produits Agro-Sylvo-Pastoraux, Halieutiques et Alimentaires (AOCTAH) organise, du 17 au 18 juillet 2025, un atelier de formation à Lagos, au Nigéria, afin de renforcer la compréhension et l’utilisation efficace du Schéma de Libéralisation des Échanges de la CEDEAO (SLE). Cet atelier s’inscrit dans le cadre du Programme de Commerce Agricole de l’CEDEAO (EAT), financé par la Coopération allemande à travers la GIZ, avec l’AOCTAH comme partenaire de mise en œuvre. Il vise à renforcer les capacités des acteurs du commerce transfrontalier, principalement du Nigéria et du…
Smile360 Dental Specialists, Nigeria’s foremost dental clinic, has once again solidified its place at the pinnacle of dental care, clinching the Best Dental Service Provider award for the ninth consecutive year at the Nigeria Healthcare Excellence Awards (NHEA) 2025. With over 15 years of dedicated service, Smile360 has continued to transform lives across Lagos and beyond, offering not just dental treatment but renewed confidence and hope. Speaking at the award ceremony in Lagos, Dr. Amy Shumbusho, CEO at Smile360, attributed the repeated success to a “deeply embedded culture of excellence.” “Our consistent success at the NHEA over the past nine…
The U.S. Senate has approved the White House’s request to cancel $9.4 billion in federal spending on foreign aid and the NPR and PBS broadcasters. The late Wednesday vote of 51-48 sent the bill to the House of Representatives, which is expected to give its final approval by July 18, CNN reported. If passed, the draft law would go to President Donald Trump for a signature. In early June, House Speaker Mike Johnson announced that the White House had sent a request to Congress to cancel $9.4 billion in previously approved spending. It was identified as “wasteful’’ by the Department…
Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is warning of the lifelong consequences of childhood malnutrition as northern Nigeria sees a surge in severe acute malnutrition (SAM) cases. Across seven states — Borno, Bauchi, Kano, Kebbi, Zamfara, Sokoto, and Katsina — MSF operates 11 inpatient and over 30 outpatient feeding centers. Thousands of children under five are currently being treated during the annual peak malnutrition season. “Malnutrition is not just a short-term emergency — it’s a lifelong struggle,” said Dr. Jamila Bello, an MSF doctor in Kano. “It affects brain development, immunity, and increases the risk of chronic diseases.” To address…
In a strong show of corporate social responsibility, Megastar Media Communications has donated a state-of-the-art, solar-powered toilet facility to Junior Secondary School, Sokale Dutse Alhaji, Abuja. The facility was officially handed over to the school community during a brief ceremony attended by students, teachers, and local stakeholders. Speaking at the event, Dr. Adeniyi Ifetayo, CEO of Megastar Media Communications, emphasized the company’s commitment to promoting health, environmental sustainability, and community development. “Clean and safe sanitation facilities are a basic right for every child,” said Dr. Ifetayo. “With solar technology integrated, we’re not only addressing the students’ immediate hygiene needs but…
Abuja, le 15 juillet 2025 — Le Nigeria consolide ses engagements régionaux pour faire face aux crises alimentaires et nutritionnelles, à travers une coopération renforcée avec le Comité permanent Inter-États de Lutte contre la Sécheresse dans le Sahel (CILSS). Le Ministre d’État à l’Agriculture et à la Sécurité Alimentaire, le Sénateur Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, a accueilli une délégation de haut niveau du CILSS conduite par le Dr Abdoulaye Mohamadou, Secrétaire exécutif de l’organisation. Cette mission stratégique vise à : Appuyer la création d’un Système national d’information sur la sécurité alimentaire et nutritionnelle (FNSIS) Améliorer la coordination des interventions face aux…
A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has discharged and acquitted former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, of all charges of money laundering and fraud brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Delivering the judgment on Wednesday, Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke upheld Fayose’s no-case submission, ruling that the prosecution failed to establish a prima facie case that would necessitate the former governor entering a defence. The judge stated that after carefully reviewing the evidence presented by the EFCC, it was clear that the prosecution did not provide sufficient proof linking Fayose directly to the alleged offenses. Fayose…