Month: September 2020

How Nigeria’s Okonjo-Iweala Won WTO DG first contest, Moved To Next Phase

ADEOLA YUSUF

Nigeria’s candidate for the Director General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has won the first run of elections and has along with four others advanced to the second phase. The other contestants, who are from Kenya, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, and the UK, on Friday advanced to the next round of voting after six days of confidential consultation with members. Ambassador David Walker, Chair of the WTO General Council in a briefing on the outcome of the election gave the Head of Delegation meeting, details of the process that…

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Nigeria’s COVID-19 Curve Flattening, Government declares

ADEOLA YUSUF

The Nigeria’s Presidential Task Force on the control of coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) in the country has said that the nation was flattening the curve of the disease considering the consistent drop in number of reported cases in the country. This came as the body appealed to the striking Joint Health Sector Union (JOHESU) to shelve its strike as the country would not afford the consequences particularly at the face of the ravaging COVID-19 pandemic. The PTF also urged the electorates billed to perform their civil responsibilities of voting at the…

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NNPC’s oil trading surplus hits 858%, swells to ₦20.36bn in July

ADEOLA YUSUF

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) had a clean slate in July, recording 858 per cent increase in trading surplus of ₦20.36 billion in July 2020 compared to the ₦2.12 billion surplus in June 2020. The Monthly Financial and Operations Report (MFOR) of the Corporation, sighted by Platforms Africa, which showed this, also indicated that the 858 per cent overall upswell in performance was largely due to the 178 per cent rise in the surplus posted by the Nigerian Petroleum Development Company (NPDC), NNPC’s flagship Upstream entity. The NPDC’s impressive…

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China ‘intentionally’ manufactured, released COVID-19 – Chinese Virologist, Whistleblower

ADEOLA YUSUF

The Chinese government intentionally manufactured and released the COVID-19 virus that led to mass shutdowns and deaths across the world, a top virologist and whistleblower told Fox News host Tucker Carlson on Tuesday. Carlson specifically asked Dr. Li-Meng Yan whether she believed the Chinese Communist Party released the virus “on purpose.” “Yes, of course, it’s intentionally,” she responded on “Tucker Carlson Tonight.” Yan said more evidence would be released but pointed to her own high-ranking position at a World Health Organisation reference lab as a reason to trust her allegation. “I work[ed] in the WHO reference…

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Nigeria spits Fire over prolonged Injustice Citizens suffer in Ghana, Assures Of Action

ADEOLA YUSUF

  Nigerian Vice President expressed surprise citizens’ closed shops are yet to be opened despite the assurances given to President Muhammadu Buhari by his Ghanaian counterpart, President Akufo Ado in different private conversations.   The Nigerian government has, in strong terms, criticised the prolonged injustice Nigerian traders currently suffer in Ghana as a result of stiff business regulation imposed on them by the host country. Vice-President gave this assurance during a meeting with representatives of the Nigerian community in Ghana. Osinbajo also expressed surprise that their closed shops had yet…

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How 200 Inmates stripped naked, escaped from Ugandan Prison

ADEOLA YUSUF

  Ugandan forces are searching for more than 200 naked prisoners who escaped jail, broke into an armoury, then stripped and fled into a remote wilderness area in the country’s north-east. At least three people – a soldier and two of the 219 escapers – died in the firefight, according to Brigadier Flavia Byekwaso, a spokeswoman for the military. The jailbreak occurred on Wednesday afternoon near the army barracks in the district of Moroto, reports The Associated Press. “They overpowered the warden who was on duty,” Byekwaso said. The prisoners…

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EKEDC Boss, Fadebiyi, named Lagos Smart Meter Hackathon 2020 lead Judge

ADEOLA YUSUF

  Managing Director of leading power utility firm in Nigeria, Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC), Adeoye Fadeyibi, has been named one of the lead judges at the ongoing Lagos Smart Meter Hackathon 2020. The Smart Meter Hackathon is an initiative of the Lagos State Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources in partnership with Eko Innovation Centre to design, develop and produce smart metering system using local talents. The Hackathon is expected to improve access to electricity, by accelerating the production of affordable electricity meters to bridge the metering gap in Lagos State and by extension Nigeria. Out of…

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22 year-old U.S.-based Nigerian charged For Killing Another Nigerian Over $40 Debt

ADEOLA YUSUF

  A 22-year-old Nigerian man identified as Ofon Phillip Idiong has been charged for allegedly killing his 22-year-old friend, Brian Njoku. The deceased was owing the suspect $40(N15, 000) and had reportedly been trying to pay via an online banking platform but the money kept reversing. According to reports: “Ofon picked up Brian and they went to a mutual friend’s house at 8811 Gustine Lane, to watch a basketball match on Monday, September 7,2020. “The suspect asked for his money but Brian tried to explain the situation. An argument ensued…

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BBNaija’s Erica GoFundMe campaign hits $36,000

ADEOLA YUSUF

Nigerian controversial cross-dresser, Bobrisky, gives disqualified Housemate N1m, promises Dubai trip The GofundMe campaign launched for disqualified BB Naija housemate Erica Nlewedim has garnered $36,000 by Thursday morning. This represents about a third of the $100,000 target. The fundraising was launched by Ehizode Irefo appeal on behalf of Isioma Anumele on September 6, the day Erica was evicted from the house, for breaching the rules. According to Irefo: “The funds will be used to raise awareness for mental health as per therapist’s fees and also help her get back up…

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How NNPC’s litigation team clawed back $5.48bn, bagged Africa Arbitration Award

ADEOLA YUSUF

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) on Wednesday declared that it saved over $5.48 billion in legal liabilities for Nigeria. The litigation Team of the Corporation has, based on this feat, won the Leading Case Counsel Team of the 2020 Africa Arbitration Awards. A press release by the Corporation’s Group General Manager, Group Public Affairs Division, Dr. Kennie Obateru, states that the award was given to the NNPC Litigation Team in recognition of its stellar performance at the 8th Edition of the East African International Arbitration Conference (EAIC) which held…

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