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I’m best for WTO job, but need help with PR – OKONJO-IWEALA

Posted by admin Headlines, Women Politics Wednesday, July 8th, 2020

Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala. Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has said she is the best candidate for the Director-General of World Trade Organisation, WTO, position, but that she needs volunteers as she lacks the resources to engage public relations firms and lobbyists that other candidates might be using. Dr. Okonjo-Iweala spoke in an interview on Arise Television’s prime […]

Man allegedly stones wife to death in honour killing

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics, Headlines, Sex and Relationship Wednesday, July 8th, 2020

A man is accused of stoning his 24-year-old wife to death with the help of his brother in a so-called honour killing. The mutilated body of the victim was found near Indus Highway on June 27, close to the village of Wadda Chacha in Pakistan. An honour killing is when a relative, predominately a female, […]

How Ghanaian footballer, Derrick Otim, died in a U.S. lake

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics, Headlines, Soccer, Sports Tuesday, July 7th, 2020

By Nimot Adetola Sulaimon British-born Ghanaian footballer, Derrick Otim, has reportedly died after he drowned in Lake Keowee, South Carolina in the United State of America. At the time of his death, Derrick was 24 years old. According to reports, the former Nottingham Forest midfielder moved from the United Kingdom to the U.S to complete a […]

U.S. asks more than one million international students taking fully online courses to leave or risk deportation

Posted by admin American Politics, Headlines, NNP News Tuesday, July 7th, 2020

(NNP) The United States Department of Homeland Security has added to the headache of international students hit hard by the ongoing pandemic by asking those whose institutions have gone fully online due to coronavirus concerns to leave the country and take their courses from their home countries. The new ruling exempts those who are taking […]

Gov Umahi, aides test positive for COVID-19; in isolation

Posted by admin COVID-19, Ebonyi, Governors, Headlines, Health, State News Sunday, July 5th, 2020

Governor David Umahi Governor Dave Umahi of Ebonyi State has tested positive for COVID-19 and is currently in isolation, working from home. However, he handed coordination of the state’s fight against the pandemic to his Deputy, Kelechi Igwe. According to Governor Umahi, in a statement on Saturday, he and some of his close aides tested […]

How law school illegally paid cleaner N32m – Auditor General

Posted by admin Corruption Politics, Headlines Sunday, July 5th, 2020

By Taiwo Okanlawon The Office of Auditor-General of the Federation on Thursday revealed how the Nigerian Law School paid N32 million illegally into the account of an unnamed cleaner over a period of 12 months. The 2015 Financial Report of the office is currently being scrutinised by the Senate Public Accounts Committee for investigation. The […]

Evacuation: 322 Nigerians from U.S. to arrive in Lagos

Posted by admin American Politics, COVID-19, Headlines, Health Sunday, July 5th, 2020

The Federal Government say 322 Nigerians, who departed New Jersey in the U.S. are expected to arrive at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos on Saturday. Minister of Foreign Affairs Geoffrey Onyeama made this known via his verified twitter handle on Saturday. According to him, the returnees are expected to arrive at 2.30 p.m. “Evacuation […]

Video: Univ. of Ibadan tops African Universities

Posted by admin Education, Headlines, Whatsapp Files Sunday, July 5th, 2020

In this epic competition involving more than 32 of the best universities across the continent, the premier university in Nigeria, the University of Ibadan, shows why it is among the best in Africa. wp_posts

Nigeria has Madagascar’s COVID-19 herb – Health Minister Ehanire

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics, COVID-19, Headlines, Health Friday, July 3rd, 2020

Dr Osagie Ehanire, Nigeria’s Minister of Health has disclosed that Nigeria already has a plantation of herbs used to produceMadagascar’s ‘COVID Organics.’ Speaking during aPresidential Task Force on COVID-19 briefing, Ehanire said ananalysis of Madagascar’s ‘COVID Organics’ shows that the mixture contains largely anti-malarial constituents. “Further research on its efficacy will be conducted when the […]

Herder/farmer clash: Bauchi Gov suspends Emir of Misau, others

Posted by admin Bauchi, Headlines, State News Friday, July 3rd, 2020

Gov. Of Bauchi, Bala Mohammed By Ayinde Olaide Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State on Friday suspended the Emir of Misau, the District Head of Chiroma Village and the Village Head of Zadawa in Misau over a land crisis between farmers and Fulani herders in the area. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that […]