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Ibrahim Mantu, a former Deputy President of Nigeria’s Senate is dead. He was aged 74 years. Reports suggest Mantu died in the Nigerian capital, Abuja after a few days of admission at a private hospital in the early hours of Tuesday. The late Mr Mantu was born in Chanso village, Gindiri District, Mangu Local
President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with family of former Deputy Senate President, Ibrahim Mantu, joining Plateau State Government and indigenes in mourning the passing of the renowned politician. | Pulse Nigeria
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Port of Spain – Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders will meet on Tuesday to “advance the process for the selection” of a new secretary general to replace the Dominican-born diplomat, Irwin LaRocque, who has been in the post since August 2011.
A statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs here said that the virtual 21st Special Meeting of the regional leaders will be chaired by Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley, the chairman of the 15-member grouping.
The statement said the purpose of the meeting “is to advance the process for selection of a new Secretary-General”, but gave no further details. Last week, the CARICOM Council of Ministers met to discuss the replacement for LaRocque and Trinidad and Tobago’s Foreign Minister, Dr Amery Browne is expected to present the report of the Council.