Okonjo-Iweala Nominated By Buhari For World Trade Organisation DG Position

OKONJO-Iweala has been nominated by President Buhari for the position of director-general of the World Trade Organisation. The candidacy of Yonov Frederick Agah, Nigeria’s permanent representative to the WTO was withdrawn to make way for the ex-coordinating minister. The election is scheduled to hold in Geneva, Switzerland in 2021 for a four-year term that would run from 2021 to 2025 after Roberto Azevedo, …

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Remembering Kudirat Abiola: Here Are 14 Facts To Know About The Late Democracy Heroine

Kudirat Abiola was the wife of Late MKO Abiola, the winner of the annulled June 12 election, and was also a pro-democracy campaigner. Here are some facts about her. 1. She was born in 1951 in Zaria. 2. She attended Muslin Girls High School Ijebu-Ode and was the Head Prefect. 3. She didn’t attend university but used her brideprice to …

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Watch Meghan Markle’s Powerful Speech In Support Of The Black Lives Matter Movement

Meghan Markle has lent her voice in support of the ongoing Black Lives Matter movement. The Duchess of Sussex said this while addressing the 2020 graduating class of her former school, the Immaculate Heart High school. Meghan, who was born and raised in LA where she now lives with Prince Harry and their son Archie, shared her memories of the …

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Outrage Online As 19-Year-Old Barakat Is Raped And Stabbed To Death In Ibadan

Another rape case has emerged amidst the ongoing demand for justice for rape victims from Nigerians. Barakat Bello, A 19-year-old lady was gang-raped and murdered in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital. The incident was reported to have occurred on Tuesday, June 2, 2020, in the Akinyele area of Ibadan. Barakat’s death comes in the wake of the rape and murder …

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7 Safety Tips For Pregnant Women To Stay Safe During COVID-19

The level of anxiety in the community regarding the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic is currently high, as with every virus comes paranoia, hence, it’s no surprise a lot of people are concerned about the potential bump on pregnant women and their babies. However, If you feel anxious and worried about your own health and that of your family, you’re not alone. …

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Reasons Why Victims Of Rape Don’t Speak Out

Despite being in a new era, women are expected to carry the whole blame of another man’s choice. Society has painted a picture of how “good women” never get raped. Over the years, women have moved on in silence for fear of being judged if they told their stories. The struggle to be heard continues as “rape” only has one …

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8 Tips To Help Enhance Productivity While Working Remotely

The outbreak of the Coronavirus pandemic has made remote work the order of the day. Organisations and businesses have forced their employees and workers to work from home. For some people, maximizing productivity with the many distractions has been a challenge. For those new remote work, here are tips to help you cope and enhance productivity. 1.Create a schedule that …

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Nigerians Again Demand #JusticeForUwa, A 22-Year-old Undergraduate Who Was Raped And Murdered In A Church

Nigerians are demanding justice over the rape and murder of a 22-year-old lady in Benin. Uwaila Omozuwa, a 100 level Microbiology undergraduate of the University of Benin was raped and killed inside a church by unknown men where she had gone to read. The tragic incident occured at a Redeemed Church around the Ikpoba Hill area of Benin City on …

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A Profile On Kiki Omeili, The Nollywood Actress Who Studied Medicine As She Turns A Year Older

  Kiki Omeili is a doctor turned actress and presenter who has become an household name in Nollywood. Here is a profile on her as she turns a year older. Early life and Education Nkiruka ‘Kiki’ Omeili was born on May 30 and she is the second of four children. She hails from Nimo in Anambra State but was born and …

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