U.S withdraws earlier objection, offers “strong support” for Okonjo-Iweala’s WTO job
… WTO to call short notice meeting By Victoria Ojeme The United States of America has offered “strong support” to Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the former Nigerian Finance Minister for the office of the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO). The move marks another sharp split with former president Donald Trump, who paralysed the organisation and […]
Azuka Okwuosa’s vision to rebuild Anambra
A brief history on the enigmatic Ojukwu’s godson in the race for the gubernatorial ticket. If you’ve been observing the political landscape in Anambra state in recent years, you’ve probably heard of Azuka Okwuosa. He has served in both elected and appointed roles in Anambra state, including as the chairman of Nnewi North Local Government from […]
NPA expects 20 ships with petroleum products, others at Lagos port
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) says it is expecting 20 ships laden with petroleum products, food items and other goods from Feb. 5 to Feb. 15. The NPA made this known in its publication, `Shipping Position’, a copy of which was made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Friday. According […]
Egbesu’s deputy leader calls for substantive NDDC’s board , Amnesty Coordinator
BY JIMITOTA ONOYUME PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has been urged to inaugurate a substantive board for the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC and also appoint a substantive Coordinator for the Presidential amnesty office. Deputy Leader of Egbesu Brotherhood, Priest Ellington made the appeal in Warri, Delta state, adding that President Buhari should investigate allegations linking the […]
The temptations of Osinbajo
By Emmanuel Aziken How Mesut Ozil despite his past fantastic contributions to the Arsenal side was frozen out of the team in 2020/21 is still the subject of much debate. Even at its nadir a few months back when Arsenal were about romancing the relegation waters, Ozil was still kept out of the side. The […]
EU foreign affairs chief wants Russian Sputnik vaccine used in bloc
The European Union’s top foreign affairs official threw his weight behind Russia’s Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccine on Friday after it was found to have a 91.6-per-cent efficacy rate in an internationally recognized study. During a visit to Moscow, Josep Borrell congratulated Russia on the achievement and said he hoped the European Medicines Agency (EMA) would approve […]
Kogi school attack: Herdsmen not responsible — State Govt
KOGI state government has refuted the reports that the government secondary School Iluke Bunu was burnt by Fulani herdsmen, stressing that on the contrary, the school got burnt as a result of indiscriminate bush burning.
Kano Govt arrests 500 beggars
The Kano State government says it has arrested 500 beggars for allegedly violating the law that bans street begging in the state. The State’s Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Dr Zahra’u Muhammad-Umar, made the disclosure while repatriating the beggars in Kano on Friday. Muhammad-Umar said that the beggars were arrested in Kano metropolis […]
Gynaecologist advises pregnant women on routine dental checks
A Consultant Gynaecologist, Dr Serah Awoyemi, has advised pregnant women to undergo a dental examination to prevent mother-to-child transmission of bacteria and infections during pregnancy.
APC membership registration: Showdown In Lagos As Tinubu’s Foes Set For Battle
By Omeiza Ajayi Ahead of the APC membership registration and revalidation which starts on Tuesday, February 9, political gladiators in the nation’s ruling party are squaring up to again test their relevance. From Kwara to Lagos, Zamfara to Enugu or Rivers, political actors are reportedly scheming to outdo their rivals and take control of the party […]
Dr Abayomi writes Pres Buhari, Nat’l Assembly, says, If this country collapse totally, it would be too bad
A Human Rights Activist/Constitutional Lawyer, Dr. Tunji Abayomi has advised President Muhammadu Buhari and the leadership of the National Assembly to restore the country’s pride, founded by its forefathers, stating that, if urgent steps are not taken by Mr. President, the country will finally collapse like packs of cards and that could be disastrous. The Activist […]
