Just in: US backs Okonjo-Iweala to lead WTO
President Joe Biden’s administration on Friday offered its “strong support” to Nigeria’s Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala to lead the World Trade Organisation, AFP reports.
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FG suspends outbound Emirates flights for violation of COVID-19 guidelines
For allegedly violating the guidelines placed by the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, (NAMA) has placed a 72-hour suspension on…
ASUU kicks against approval of 20 new varsities
Some stakeholders in University education in Nigeria, on Thursday, warned against the proliferation of universities in the country, following Wednesday’s approval of 20 new…
Herdsmen killings: ECOWAS Court to deliver judgment in SERAP suit against FG April 22
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NBS: Nigeria’s foreign capital inflow in record low, sinks to $9.68bn
The National Bureau of Statistics, (NBS) on Friday said foreign capital flow into Nigeria sank by more than half in 2020 to $9.68bn, its lowest level in four years.
In its…
US Congresswoman who supported QAnon, Trump conspiracy theories loses key post
The US House of Representatives has voted to expel a Republican congresswoman from two committees over incendiary remarks she made before being elected last November.…
Myanmar coup: Teachers join growing protests against military
A civil disobedience movement in Myanmar is gaining momentum with teachers and students protesting against Monday's military coup.
Demonstrators at a university in the…
Imo North: Ararume’s Senate Bid suffers setback as Supreme Court rejects request to be made APC’s candidate
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COVID-19: Obiano imposes curfew over increasing cases in Anambra
Anambra State Governor, Willie Obiano, has imposed a curfew on the state in a bid to curtail the recent increase in the number of cases of COVID-19.
A statement by the…
Trump quits union that represents US entertainers, media professionals
Former President Donald Trump on Thursday submitted his resignation from SAG-AFTRA, the union representing roughly 160,000 professionals, from actors and musicians to media…