The World Trade Organization (WTO) has announced plans to hold a special General Council meeting to advance the selection process for the next Director-General. A statement from Ambassador Petter Ølberg of Norway, Chair of the General Council, indicated that the meeting would take place on November 28-29, 2024. This announcement follows Ølberg’s previous communication on […]
In a developing story, a U.S. court case involving Nigerian President Bola Tinubu’s alleged connections to the CIA has drawn worldwide attention. The CIA recently confirmed that Tinubu, currently Nigeria’s president, is an active asset of the agency. This detail emerged from a memorandum submitted by the CIA, FBI, and DEA to the U.S. District […]
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In a recent statement, President Donald J. Trump announced that Elon Musk, collaborating with Vivek Ramaswamy, will head the newly established Department of Government Efficiency (D.O.G.E.). This initiative aims to reduce government bureaucracy, cut unnecessary regulations, and restructure federal agencies to streamline operations. Musk emphasized that these changes will significantly impact the system by addressing […]
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Edo State Governor, Sen. Monday Okpebholo, has announced an indefinite suspension of all state revenue collections, especially in motor parks and other designated areas, until further notice. The governor has instructed the State Commissioner of Police to arrest anyone caught violating this order. In a statement released by his Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, Governor […]
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Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has raised concerns about a possible conspiracy involving oil cabals in Nigeria and some International Oil Companies (IOCs) aimed at preventing the operation of private refineries, including the newly constructed Dangote Refinery. During the November 2024 Abuja Special Holy Ghost Service, […]
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The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, highlighted the severe level of corruption in Nigeria’s power sector, describing it as disheartening enough to move people to tears. He stated, “Currently, we are facing challenges with electricity. If you were to see some of the investigations we are conducting in […]
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Super Eagles and Maccabi Haifa midfielder, Ugochukwu John Ogu, has openly supported Victor Osimhen’s decision to refuse a pay cut in his potential move to Chelsea.Osimhen had been linked with a transfer from Napoli throughout the summer, but no deal was secured as European clubs did not meet his €130 million release clause. In the […]
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Following Donald Trump’s recent win in the U.S. presidential election, some Nigerians are urging former President Goodluck Jonathan to consider running again in the 2027 elections. Trump’s return to the White House, after losing his 2020 re-election bid, was marked by a significant victory over incumbent Vice President Kamala Harris. This political comeback has sparked […]
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Former Delta State Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, has affirmed he has nothing to conceal about his eight-year administration following an invitation from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).Okowa stated that the commotion surrounding his visit to the EFCC’s office was a calculated move by unnamed political figures in Delta State ahead of the 2027 […]
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Troops from the Nigerian Army have detained 12 alleged kidnappers in Takum Local Government Area, Taraba State.The suspects were reportedly captured following a distress call from residents of Chachanji village about the abduction of two people by around 10 armed men on motorcycles on November 7. In a statement, Captain Olubodunde Oni, spokesperson for the […]
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Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman, has expressed his backing for Nigeria’s economic reform agenda during a meeting with Nigerian President Bola Tinubu in Riyadh. The leaders met during the Arab-Islamic Summit to explore potential areas of cooperation, including oil and gas, agriculture, infrastructure, and the establishment of a Saudi-Nigeria […]
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Elon Musk has reportedly been spending “almost every day” with Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, participating in discussions with global leaders and offering input on important cabinet selections, according to Kaitlan Collins of CNN. Collins notes that while Musk is not expected to take any official government role due to the complexities […]
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Nigerian human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, has openly criticized the administration led by President Bola Tinubu for permitting the Nigerian police to bring charges of treason and terrorism against peaceful protesters, some of whom are minors.These charges were filed following protests that erupted over the significant economic difficulties affecting Nigerians, which many attribute to […]
