Okonjo-Iweala Seeks Second Term as WTO Director-General

NewsNigeriaWorld NewsOkonjo-Iweala Seeks Second Term as WTO Director-General

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)September 17, 2024

The Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, WTO, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has announced her intention to seek another four-year term. Okonjo-Iweala, who made history as the first woman and African to lead the global trade body in 2021, aims to complete ‘unfinished business’ from her first mandate. “I would like to be part of this chapter of the WTO story and I stand ready to compete for the position,” Okonjo-Iweala told Reuters on Monday. She confirmed...

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PHOTOS: Tinubu Visits Maiduguri, Pledges Government Support for Flood Victims

NewsNigeriaPHOTOS: Tinubu Visits Maiduguri, Pledges Government Support for Flood Victims

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)September 17, 2024

President Bola Tinubu on Monday arrived in Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, to commiserate with the government and people over the recent flood disaster. The President landed at 3:40 p.m. and proceeded to an emergency camp to meet with the displaced victims of the flood. At the camp, Tinubu reassured the victims of the government’s commitment to their welfare. “I want to assure you that we are going to support you, we will support...

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Gunmen Bomb Anambra Police Station, kill  Two Policemen

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaGunmen Bomb Anambra Police Station, kill  Two Policemen

PilotnewsSeptember 17, 2024

Gunmen on Monday set ablaze the Umunze Police Station in Orumba South Local Government Area of Anambra State and killed two policemen. The suspected gunmen attacked the police facility with improvised explosives, shooting sporadically, which caused a fire to catch part of the station. During the attack, two police operatives on duty were killed in the gun battle as they attempted to resist the assailants and prevent further damage. Confirming the attack, Anambra State Police...

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Tito Jackson Of Jackson 5, Dies At 70

EntertainmentLifestyleNewsWorld NewsTito Jackson Of Jackson 5, Dies At 70

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)September 16, 2024

Mr Tito Jackson, brother of Michael Jackson has died at the age of 70. Tito’s sons Taj, Taryll and TJ Jackson confirmed the demise of their father, who rose to fame alongside his brothers in the Jackson 5,  in an Instagram tribute on Monday. “We are shocked, saddened and heartbroken. Our father was an incredible man who cared about everyone and their well-being”, the tribute said. Reports suggest that Tito died from a heart attack,...

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Federal Government Dismisses 120 University Lecturers

EducationNewsNigeriaFederal Government Dismisses 120 University Lecturers

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)September 16, 2024

The Yola Zone of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has expressed dissatisfaction over the dismissal of about 120 academics from several universities for participating in the 2021 national strike. Dani Mammam, ASUU Yola Zone Coordinator said the affected institutions include, Federal University of Technology Owerri, Lagos State University, Ebonyi State University, Ambrose Ali University Ekpoma, Prince Abubakar Audu University, and Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University. Mammam explained that such actions are a violation of...

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Flooding: 281 Inmates Escape Maiduguri Prison

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaFlooding: 281 Inmates Escape Maiduguri Prison

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)September 16, 2024

The Nigerian Correctional Service has confirmed that seven out of 281 inmates who escaped from the correctional center in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital have been recaptured. The inmates escaped followed the severe flooding that damaged both public and private facilities in Maiduguri, the state capital and some other parts of the state. The statement issued by the Public Relations Officer of the Service, Umar Abubakar, said those recaptured have been returned to custody. “The...

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Enugu Govt to Assemble Tractors Locally, Build Agricultural Produce Cities

National DevelopmentNewsNigeriaEnugu Govt to Assemble Tractors Locally, Build Agricultural Produce Cities

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)September 16, 2024

To grow the State’s economy from $4.4bn to $30bn and ensure food security, the Enugu State Government has identified the role of farming in the achievement of her goals and as such set in motion plans to assemble 1000 tractors locally and build an agricultural produce city. The Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah revealed this when he received in audience the President of the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association, NECA, Dr. Ifeanyi Okoye, and...

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Enugu Govt. Flags Off Revitalization Of United Palm Product Ltd

National DevelopmentNewsNigeriaEnugu Govt. Flags Off Revitalization Of United Palm Product Ltd

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)September 16, 2024

In keeping with her promise to zero tolerance for moribund assets, the Enugu State Government has flagged off the revitalization of the Enugu United Palm Products Ltd, EUPPL. The revitalization of the Enugu United Palm Products Ltd located at Ibite Olo in Ezeagu Local Government Area was made possible by a partnership deal between the Enugu State government and Pragmatic Palms. While the Pragmatic Palms is investing a sum of sixty billion naira, the state...

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NNPCL Loads Petrol At N898 Per Litre As Dangote Refinery Begins Distribution

NewsNigeriaOil & GasNNPCL Loads Petrol At N898 Per Litre As Dangote Refinery Begins Distribution

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)September 15, 2024

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has commenced the loading of premium motor spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, at its gantry, signalling the beginning of a new era in Nigeria’s downstream petroleum sector. The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, started loading petrol on Sunday after deploying over 100 trucks to the petrol-loading gantry of Dangote refinery on Saturday afternoon, in preparation for the scheduled petrol loading on Sunday. This marks a significant step following the...

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Photos: Nigerian Air Force Distributes Relief Materials To Flood Victims

NewsNigeriaPhotos: Nigerian Air Force Distributes Relief Materials To Flood Victims

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)September 15, 2024

The Nigerian Air Force, NAF, has commenced the distribution of relief materials to victims of flood disasters in Maiduguri and its surrounding communities. NAF has launched a medical outreach initiative to support flood victims, in addition to the feeding of over 2,000 Internally Displaced Persons, IDPs. Deputy Director of Public Relations and Information, Group Captain Kabiru Ali in a statement said the airlift mission and medical outreach are part of a broader effort to support...

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