News Alert: Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Lands In Nigeria For A One-week Visit
Director General (DG) of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has arrived Nigeria for a one-week visit.
Okonjo-Iweala arrived the country on Saturday afternoon and was received by the permanent secretary, federal ministry of trade and investment.
This is the first time the former minister would be visiting her...
Special Report: Inside Ogun Communities Where Herders Have Chased Locals To Benin Republic
Many residents of Yewa communities in Ogun West Senatorial District of Ogun State have fled to Benin Republic in search of refuge and protection, following the recent deadly attacks launched on the affected communities by Fulani herdsmen.
It will be recalled that clashes between residents of Agbon-Ojodu, Asa, Iselu, Ijale, Owode-Ketu, Oja Odan...
George Floyd: US City To Pay Family Of Man Murdered By Police $27m As Death Compensation
The city of Minneapolis on Friday agreed to pay $27 million to settle a lawsuit by the family of George Floyd over his death in police custody, a case that stirred national protests over racial injustice and police brutality.
Floyd, a 46-year-old Black man, died in May as Derek Chauvin, a white Minneapolis police...
Jennifer Lopez And Alex Rodriguez Break Up
Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez have separated after almost four years of relationship.
Jennifer, 51, a singer also known as JLO, and the 45-year-old former baseball player got engaged in the Bahamas in March 2019 after dating for two years.
The separation is coming on the heels of the couple postponing...
Controversies Trail New Alaafin’s Wife, Chioma. She Had Been Engaged
It is no longer news that the Alaafin of Oyo, Kabiyesi Lamidi Adeyemi welcomed a new wife as the 13th Olori (Queen) recently.
She is Chioma Adeyemi.
What is however news is that Chioma had a couple of months back said a capital YES to a 29-year-old man, identified as...
Analysis: Time To Take A Closer Look At Nigeria By Emerging Europe
Poland is leading the way in developing a mutually beneficial economic relationship with African powerhouse Nigeria. How can other countries in the region be persuaded to follow its lead?
Trade between Central and Eastern Europe and sub-Saharan Africa is nothing new, and has been increasing at a steady rate over the last decade and...
Sanwo-olu, Deputy, Others Take Covid-19 Vaccines
The first jab of AstraZeneca Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine has been administered in Lagos State.
The Incident Commander in the State, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, kicked off the vaccine rollout programme after he got the first jab of the serum supplied by the Federal Government.
A press release from the office of...
Supreme Court Okays 10-year Jail Term For Ex Plateau Gov, Dariye
Nigeria's Supreme Court has okayed the ten-year jail term placed on former Governor of Plateau State, Senator Joshua Dariye for alleged criminal breach of trust.
In a unanimous judgment delivered by Justice Helen Ogunwumiju on behalf of the five-man panel of the court, led by Justice Mary Odili, the court held that the Appeal...
Why We Can’t Increase Fuel Pump Price Now – FG
The Minister of State for Petroleum, Timipre Sylva says government is not planning any increment in the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) also known as Petrol until conclusion of consultation with Organised Labour.
The minister clarified this while addressing newsmen on Friday in Lagos.
Sylva said the clarification became...
Kaduna Abduction: 180 Students Rescued As Govt Gives Update
The Kaduna state government has reacted to Friday abduction of some students at Federal College of Forestry Mechanization by gunmen.
The state government spoke through Samuel Aruwan, the information commissioner, who confirmed the incident, while noting that 180 students have been rescued as several students are still missing.
The Federal College...
