September 2021

Barely seven months into her four-year tenure as the Director-General at the World Trade Organisation (WTO), there are credible reports that Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is growing frustrated with the workings of the organization and has floated the idea of resigning if no headway can be found on critical issues.

According to Bloomberg, at least five trade officials, who declined to be identified, reported that Okonjo-Iweala has fully grasped the frustrating reality of the WTO’s historical inertia, and has considered relinquishing the position.

The officials said that she has repeatedly told ambassadors and staff that she could easily walk away from …

The head of the catholic church, Pope Francis has condemned the recent spate of killings and kidnappings in Nigeria while also calling on President Muhammadu Buhari to do everything within his power to guarantee the safety of all Nigerian citizens.

Francis expressed his solidarity with Nigerians after 34 people were killed by bandits in villages in the north-western state of Kaduna earlier in the week.

Speaking on Wednesday to a General Audience at the Vatican City, Pope Francis said ‘I pray for those who have died, for the injured, and for the entire Nigerian population’.

The Pope while describing the …

Prosecutors in Côte d’Ivoire have revealed that they had opened an investigation into a prominent minister who was recently accused of rape by a young woman.

Africa Daily News, New York reports the probe is mainly focused on the minister for reconciliation, Kouadio Konan Bertin, who also contested last year’s presidential election.

‘The young woman filed a complaint with the police. A (judicial) investigation is underway,’ the prosecutor’s office said, adding that Bertin had filed a suit against her for libel.

‘The two cases will be handled concurrently,’ the official said.

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The Nigerian government has declared October 1st as a public holiday to mark Nigeria’s 61st independence anniversary celebration.

The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, made this announcement even as he congratulated Nigerians on the 61st independence.

Aregbesola in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Shuaib Belgore assured Nigerians of the government’s commitment to tackle and eradicate all forms of challenges and all diverse problems.

The statement which was obtained by Africa Dialy News, New Yoek parlty read: ‘Our warmth, welcoming spirit and love as well as the abundant wealth inherent in our human capital and …

Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday threw his weight behind the calls for electronic voting in the country, saying that it is shocking to discover that some people still oppose the idea.

According to him, the system would not only ensure the independence of the Independent National Electoral Commission but also make elections in the country credible.

He stressed that he finds it difficult to believe the opposition that has greeted the use of the electronic voting despite the advancement technology has brought.

Jonathan made the assertions while delivering a lecture on Wednesday at the inauguration ceremony/lecture of the …

As part of critical measures towards ending banditry, the Kaduna State Government has shut down Telecommunication services in several Local Government Areas of the state.

The state Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, explained that the decision was taken on Wednesday following a meeting with relevant federal agencies who recommended the shutting down of telecom services ahead of the commencement of a military onslaught against bandits.

He further explained that the move is part of many steps taken to address the current security situation in Kaduna State and neighbouring states in the North-West and North-Central regions.…

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has criticised governors who depend on the monthly Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC), insisting that no state in Nigeria is poor.

Wike who spoke during a lecture of the Executive Management Course 14 in Abuja, wondered why governors are always fond of lamenting that there is no money in their states yet seek a second term in office.

He believes that development can thrive if every governor is able to explore the advantages of the State for the benefit of the state and its people.

‘No state is poor in this country, it is this …

Omokri made this assertion while reacting to Northern Governors’ rejection of power shift to the south.

Africa Daily News, New York recalls that the Northern Governors’ Forum (NGF) had said that the south’s insistence on producing the next president of Nigeria contradicts the provisions of the constitution.

They stated their position following a meeting in …