During the G20 summit in New Delhi, India, U.S. President Joe Biden seized the opportunity to create lasting memories by snapping a selfie with Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO). The moment showcased the camaraderie and engagement between the two leaders on the global stage. President Biden’s enthusiasm didn’t end there; he also turned photographer, capturing candid snapshots of Director-General Okonjo-Iweala as she posed alongside her team and Jake Sullivan, the National Security Advisor to the U.S. President. These informal yet meaningful interactions highlighted the collaborative spirit and international cooperation at the heart of the G20…
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The Department of State Services (DSS) has apprehended and is presently detaining Aisha Ahmad, the Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria responsible for Financial System Stability. She is being held in connection with alleged fraudulent activities related to the acquisition of shares in Polaris Bank, Titan Bank, and Union Bank. The DSS has initiated an interrogation process to ascertain the details of how Titan Bank managed to raise $300 million for the completion of the Union Bank acquisition. Ms. Ahmad is currently undergoing questioning in relation to these financial transactions.”
The Federal Government announced on Saturday that it had engaged in discussions with health associations to resolve the ongoing strike and conflicts within the healthcare sector. During a press briefing outlining the ministry’s healthcare agenda, Professor Ali Pate, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, emphasised the critical role of human resources in advancing healthcare and enhancing the well-being of the population. He said, “We have got amazing doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and laboratory scientists in Nigeria, and people call them outside of the country all the time, but we need to make them visible so that we can be…
During the opening session of the two-day G20 Summit, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that the African Union (AU) has been officially granted permanent membership in the Group of 20 (G20), a prestigious global organization composed of 55 nations. This landmark announcement marked the AU’s inclusion as a full-fledged member of the G20. Following the declaration, Azali Assoumani, the President of the Union of Comoros and the Chairperson of the AU, assumed the role of a permanent member within the G20. Prime Minister Modi emphasized the principle of “sabka saath” (with everyone) and expressed India’s proposal to grant the…
What Morocco experienced was a powerful 6.8-magnitude earthquake that resulted in a staggering loss of life, with over 1,300 people confirmed dead, according to officials. Many of the victims are located in hard-to-reach regions south of Marrakech, where the earthquake’s impact has been most severe. What is latest on the Morocco earthquake? Rising Death Toll: The number of fatalities from the earthquake has surged from an initial count of 1,037 to a devastating 1,305, as reported by Morocco’s interior ministry. Injuries: A total of 1,832 individuals have been reported injured, surpassing the earlier count of 1,204. Alarmingly, around 1,220 of…
Habitants of the earthquake struck city of Marrakech, in Morocco, reported unbearable screams following the powerful seismic activity Friday night. The quake reportedly caused widespread panic and damaged buildings across cities, with an ever-growing number of victims. “At around 11:11pm exactly, there was an earthquake here in Marrakech, which appears to have reached 6.8 on the Richter scale in the commune of Ighil at a depth of 8 km. It was an atrocious experience,” explained Driss Talbi, teacher. Hospitals in the city are reportedly handling a massive influx of injured people. African News report of Videos of individuals gathered outside…
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has unveiled a significant development in Nigeria’s import landscape, with used cars worth N733.9 billion entering the country during the second quarter of 2023. In a report titled “Foreign Trade in Goods Statistics (Q2 2023),” the NBS highlighted the remarkable increase in used car imports, ranking them as the second most imported product during this period, just behind Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol. This quarter marks the first instance where used vehicle imports, specifically those with diesel or semi-diesel engines and cylinder capacities exceeding 2500 cc, have taken the second spot…
A cult group suspected to be the ICelanders has beheaded the divisional Police Officer of Ahoada in Ahoada Local Government Area of Rivers State, CSP Bako Amgbasim. Ahoada LGA is notorious for deadly rival cult groups. It was learned through newsmen that the DPO was ambushed and killed by the cultists on Friday when he and his team raided the hideout of the deadly Icelander cult group. The community sources also said that the team ran out of ammunition and was ambushed and killed by the gunmen. Going viral was a video showing the decapitated and headless body of the…
The United States has pledged an additional $163 million in humanitarian assistance to address the ongoing crisis in Sudan. U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, made this announcement during her visit to Chad. This funding comprises $60 million from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and nearly $103 million from the U.S. Department of State. It reflects the United States’ continued commitment to supporting the people of Sudan and those affected by the regional crisis. The Sudanese Armed Forces and Rapid Support Forces have been engaged in persistent conflict since April 15, resulting in a significant loss…
In turn around event, Sanwo- Olu administration of Lagos State government has dissolved its Park and Garages Committee (LASPG) to allow the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) to coordinate activities across motor parks and garages in the state. It was gathered that the Lagos governor instructed the Ministry of Transportation to dissolve the committee and return NURTW. This dissolution was made on Friday after the state government lifted the indefinite suspension placed on NURTW barely one year and a half ago over internal leadership wrangling between members. After weeks of mediation by the Lagos State Government between the…
The Department of State Services (DSS) has launched a comprehensive investigation into a substantial economic fraud case, implicating Olam Nigeria Limited, Olam International, and nine associated subsidiaries, amounting to over $50 billion. This investigation centres on a series of round-trip foreign exchange transactions that have been ongoing since 2015. Olam, through its Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs), purportedly registered approximately $34 billion as capital importation with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) at official exchange rates. However, instead of utilising these funds for investments in the Nigerian economy, the company is alleged to have engaged in round-tripping of foreign exchange, selling…
Those who had an experience with my data and information being stolen would never forget these horrible experiences. For some, only their bank account was attacked yet some never retrieved it all. If that is never your case, you probably must have an experience of your Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, or Email hacked. Once hacked, they change all information about you or use your personality to dupe your loved ones. You must have heard ‘phishing’ before, and if you have not, Phishing is a type of scam that falls under the category of social engineering. The recipient is subsequently deceived into…