WTO Confirms Okonjo-Iweala, One Other as DG Election Finalists

United NationsWorld NewsWTO Confirms Okonjo-Iweala, One Other as DG Election Finalists

Beloved John (Staff Writer)October 8, 2020

The World Trade Organisation (WTO) has announced Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as one of the finalists in the run for director-general election. Yoo Myung-hee of the Republic of Korea was shortlisted alongside Okonjo-Iweala as the second candidate in the final. Both emerged from a shortlist of five which was selected from a pool of eight candidates. At every stage of the election, member countries are required to choose a preferred candidate. David Walker, the ambassador from New...

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FEC To Purchase Hi-tech Equipment To Monitor Frequencies In Southeast, Others

National SecurityNewsNigeriaFEC To Purchase Hi-tech Equipment To Monitor Frequencies In Southeast, Others

Beloved John (Staff Writer)October 7, 2020

A sum of N650 million (N653,886,584) has been approved by the federal government for the purchase of hi-tech equipment which monitors frequencies in the country, mostly in the South east. Isa Pantami, the communication minister, revealed this while speaking at the usual Wednesday Federal Executive Council meeting presided by President Muhammadu Buhari. He stated that buying a monitoring equipment was triggered by security considerations. “The Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy, sort the approval of...

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Senate Demands Reform of Anti-Robbery Squad

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaSenate Demands Reform of Anti-Robbery Squad

Beloved John (Staff Writer)October 7, 2020

Following the swift and fierce outrage of many Nigerians against the misconducts of the some members of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), some senators demanded for the reform of the squad. Speaking on the motion, the Senate President, Ahmad Lawam said “this is something that concerns our day-to-day lives and it is something that is all over the country. I think this is a situation that should be properly investigated those involved in the recent...

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Two PDP Reps Defects To APC

NewsNigeriaPoliticsTwo PDP Reps Defects To APC

Beloved John (Staff Writer)October 7, 2020

Two members of the House of Representatives have defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The lawmakers, Ephreaim Nwuzi, who represents Etche/Omuma Federal Constituency of Rivers and David Abel, representing Gashaka/Kurmi/Sardauna Federal Constituency of Taraba, made their decision known in separate letters directed to the Speaker of the house, Femi Gbajabiamila. The letters were read on the floor of the house during plenary on Tuesday. They cited their reasons...

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Change War Narrative To End Boko Haram Crisis, Borno Governor Charges Army

NewsNigeriaPoliticsChange War Narrative To End Boko Haram Crisis, Borno Governor Charges Army

Beloved John (Staff Writer)October 7, 2020

Borno State governor, Babagana Zulum has urged the Nigeria Army to up the game in the fight against Boko Haram. Zulum, who appeared as a special guest of honour at the 2020 joint Chief of Army Staff Conference held in Maiduguri, Borno State, said that the military must change the narrative to achieve victory in the war against insurgency. The Nigeria Army being the flagship of the nation’s military, has all it takes to win...

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One in Every Ten Persons May Have Contracted COVID-19 – WHO

CoronavirusWorld NewsOne in Every Ten Persons May Have Contracted COVID-19 – WHO

Beloved John (Staff Writer)October 6, 2020

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has said about 10 percent of the world population may have contracted COVID-19. Mike Ryan, the executive director of the WHO’s health emergencies programme, made this known on Monday while speaking at  a special session hosted by the organisation’s executive board. According to Worldometer, over 35 million cases of the coronavirus have been recorded globally. But with an estimated 7.6 billion world population, according to WHO’s estimates, 760 million people...

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Buhari to Present 2021 Appropriation Bill on Thursday

EconomyNewsNigeriaBuhari to Present 2021 Appropriation Bill on Thursday

Beloved John (Staff Writer)October 6, 2020

President Muhammadu Buhari will present the Appropriation Bill for 2021 to the Joint Session of the National Assembly on Thursday. Ahmad Lawan, the senate president mentioned this while reading out the letter sent by President Buhari, conveying his intention to present the budget to National Assembly at plenary on Tuesday in Abuja. “May I crave the kind indulgence of the distinguished Senate to grant me the slot of 11 hours on Thursday 8th October 2020...

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EFCC Arrests Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Ibadan

Crime & SecurityNewsEFCC Arrests Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Ibadan

Beloved John (Staff Writer)October 3, 2020

Ten suspects have been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), for their alleged involvement in Internet fraud. The Commission’s spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren, disclosed this in a statement issued to pressmen on Friday in Ibadan. Uwajuren disclosed that the suspects were arrested in the early hours of Friday at their hideout located on Ajinde Road 4, off Akala-Expressway in Ibadan by the commission’s officials. He also stated that their arrest followed credible intelligence...

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Appellate Court Judgment: PDP Governors Congratulate Diri

NewsNigeriaPoliticsAppellate Court Judgment: PDP Governors Congratulate Diri

Beloved John (Staff Writer)October 2, 2020

The Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum has congratulated Gov. Duoye Diri of Bayelsa State over the Court of Appeal judgment in his favour. The appeal court set aside the judgment of the Bayelsa State Election Tribunal which nullified his election. Chairman of the PDP Governor’s Forum, Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State, congratulated Diri in a statement issued by the Director-General of the Forum, C.I.D. Maduabum, in Abuja on Friday. Tambuwal said that the news...

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NewsUnited StatesOil, Shares Declines As Trump Test Positive For Coronavirus

Beloved John (Staff Writer)October 2, 2020

Shortly after the U.S President, Donald Trump announced that he has tested positive for Covid-19, oil price losses extended by almost 3 percent. This development is coming one month before the  country’s presidential election In the early hours of Friday, the President confirmed that he and the first lady, Melania Trump, had been diagnosed with coronavirus. The diagnosis puts him on the list of World leaders and high profile politicians to have contracted the virus....

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