WTO Director-General: No Challenger As Okonjo-iweala Emerges Sole Candidate
In a significant development, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the current Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), has been confirmed as the only candidate running for her position’s renewal. This announcement means Okonjo-Iweala could be set for a second four-year term leading the global trade body. Ambassador Petter Ølberg of Norway, the Chair of the WTO General […]
Musiliu Akinsanya Known (MC Oluomo) Emerges National President Of NURTW
Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo, has been elected as the new National President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW). The election took place at the Union’s Quadrennial Delegate Conference for Zone 2, held in Osogbo, the capital city of Osun State. MC Oluomo’s nomination was made by the Chairman of […]
Tems Leads African Grammy 2025 Nomination List – Music/Radio
Nigerian music sensation Tems has made headlines by leading the African Grammy nominations for 2025, securing three spots across various categories. This achievement solidifies her place in the music industry and highlights the global rise of African artists. Tems received a Grammy nomination for Best R&B Song with her hit single “Burning.” She also received […]
Zelensky Confirms Deadly Clashes with North Korean Troops as Putin Opens to Dialogue with Trump
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has revealed that North Korean soldiers are now on Russian soil and actively fighting against Ukrainian forces. He reported that about 11,000 North Korean troops are stationed in the Russian region of Kursk, where a recent clash took place, leading to fatalities. Although Zelensky did not specify which side suffered losses, […]
Edo: Governor Obaseki Says He Wasn’t Invited to Okpebholo’s Inauguration
Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki has raised concerns over not being invited to the inauguration of the governor-elect, Monday Okpebholo. Obaseki shared his views during a recent meeting in Benin, where he inaugurated a caretaker committee for the state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The upcoming inauguration is set for November 12, with […]
My Life Is In Danger, Abia PDP Counsellorship Candidate Cries Out
Hon. Igwe Akuma Akwu, a counsellorship candidate representing the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for Okamu Ward in Abia State, recently expressed concern for his safety following an alleged incident on the morning of the November 2 local government election. Akwu claims that unidentified security personnel broke into his home and assaulted two of his cousins […]
Tinubu, Ribadu, NIA DG, Others To Attend Arab-Islamic Summit In Saudi Arabia
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is preparing to head to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to participate in the upcoming Joint Arab-Islamic Summit. Scheduled to start on Monday, November 11, 2024, this summit will bring together leaders from various Arab and Islamic nations to discuss critical issues affecting the Middle East. The Nigerian President’s journey to Riyadh was […]
Nigeria’s Oil Imports Plunge by 35% in Q2 – CBN Report
Nigeria saw a big shift in its oil imports during the second quarter of 2024, with a 35% drop compared to the first quarter. According to the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) latest economic report, oil imports fell to $2.79 billion from $4.31 billion in Q1. This decline is part of Nigeria’s ongoing economic adjustments […]
Russian Soldiers Sentenced for Murdering Entire Family in Ukraine
A Russian court has handed down life sentences to two soldiers for the brutal murder of a family of nine in Ukraine’s Donetsk region. This rare case is one of the few instances where Russian soldiers have been held accountable for alleged war crimes during the ongoing conflict. The Kapkanets family were killed in their […]
FBI Detains Newly Elected Anambra LGA Chairman Over $3.3 Million Scam at US Airport
Franklin Ikechukwu Nwadialo, the newly elected chairman of Ogbaru Local Government Area (LGA) in Anambra State, Nigeria, has been arrested by the FBI upon his arrival at a Texas airport. Nwadialo is facing serious charges in connection with a $3.3 million romance scam. The U.S. Department of Justice revealed that Nwadialo, 40, is facing 14 […]