African Union’s landmark decision-Arkebe for UNIDO
The African Union unanimously endorsed ACET Board member Dr. Arkebe Oqubay as the sole African candidate for the post of Director General of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) at the 38th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of the African Union (AU), held February 3-4, 2021. Dr. Arkebe
Belarus crisis is ‘greatest attempt to destabilize Europe’ since Cold War
Poland’s PM Mateusz Morawiecki slammed Belarus’ efforts to use migrants as “weapons” against the bloc ahead of talks with EU leaders. He also accused Belarus of having the “back-room support” of Russian President Putin. Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki accused Belarus on Sunday of seeking to destabilize the EU by
CAN:US shouldn’t have removed Nigeria from Religious Freedom Blacklist
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has expressed displeasure at the removal of Nigeria from the religious freedom blacklist by the United States Government. CAN’s President, Rev Samson Ayokunle in a statement titled, ‘CPC List: We Are At a Loss On the Data the US Government Used for the Delisting
Rail workers go on strike over low salary payments, poor welfare
Locomotive drivers and workers of the Nigerian Railway Corporation or NRC started a three-day warning strike on Thursday over low salary payments and poor welfare. The workers protested at the train stations in Lagos, Oyo and Abuja. They accused Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi of depriving them of their rights.
Bandits kill 213 in Katsina State in four months
President Muhammadu Buhari’s home state Katsina has lost 213 people over the span of four months to banditry. In addition, 676 people were kidnapped between July until October 2021. Secretary to the Katsina State Government, Dr Mustapha Inuwa, addressed this urgent issue while speaking on the development of combatting banditry
FG to focus on 100% increase in crude oil production
In response to Nigeria’s declining oil production, the Federal Government has committed to rebuilding the upstream sector to pump crude oil output by 100 per cent to 3.0 million barrels per day, up from an average of 1.5 million since this year. Chief Executive, Nigeria Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, Engr.
Lagos counsel: At least 40 discrepancies found in the report
Counsel for the Lagos State Government, Abiodun Owonikoko, said there are at least 40 discrepancies inside the report submitted by the Judicial Panel of Inquiry on Restitution for Victims of SARS Related Abuses and Other Matters. “I am particularly shocked to read what is contained in the report because it
Profile Review: Agnes Ochanaya Agada’s Streams and Style Clothing
Agnes Ochanaya Agada, CEO of Streams and Style Clothing, has established a brand that seamlessly bridges African cultural heritage with modern fashion sensibilities. Since its inception, Streams and Style has grown into a celebrated label, known for its unique blend of traditional African motifs with sleek, contemporary designs that appeal
Gombe APC Stakeholders warns Goje for inciting crisis
The former Gombe state governor senator Danjuma Goje ,has ran into trouble ,as his party the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) is calling for his suspension from the party. Goje who was called in Gombe during his government as ’emperor’ due to his links to many crisis was alleged to
Trump: China could take over Bagram Air Base after US withdrawal
After the US military abandoned Bagram Air Base during the Biden administration’s “surrender” of Afghanistan this summer, former President Donald Trump warned that China could take it over. The 45th president accused the Biden White House of seeking to wash the war-torn country’s disastrous retreat under the rug. They