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California Governor Gavin Newsom has been celebrating his emphatic victory over a Republican-led campaign to oust him from office through the special recall election. Newsom won his first term election in 2018 by a landslide. And on Tuesday he claimed another round of resounding victory in the recall election. That means he would remain in office through his term ending in January 2023 and see…

Some Nigeria’s Gifts to the World…

“Thoughtful and helpful conversation with the United States Deputy Treasury Secretary @wallyadeyemo (Adewale Adeyemo). “Good to discuss the impact of macro fiscal issues on trade, and debt and fiscal space challenges for low income and lower middle income countries. “Great exchange on our Nigerian roots!” © Words of the Director-General, World Trade Organization (WTO), Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala

***Then…December 15, 2019*** “The suggestion that I joined the APC is false and insulting. Those that are peddling this fake news should bury their heads in shame. With what we have witnessed I would rather die than join a filthy, rat-infested sinking ship like the Almajiri Peoples Congress (APC). “Those that claim that I have joined them & that seek to link my good name to such a bloodthirsty,…

WHO Appoints Ihekweazu as Head of Newly Created Hub for Pandemic and Epidemic Intelligence in Berlin & Assistant Director-General for Health Emergency Intelligence in Geneva

“Even as we respond to the pandemic, we must learn the lessons it is teaching us. “One of the most clear is the need for new, powerful systems and tools for global surveillance, to collect, analyse and disseminate data on outbreaks with the potential to become epidemics and pandemics. “Viruses move fast, but data can move even faster. “With the right information, countries and communities can…

And the World Leaders Failed Afghanistan…Welcome to New Era of ‘National Terrorists’ Sovereignty’

It is no longer news that Afghanistan has once again slipped back to the hands of the Talibans. This development, however, the arguments and counter-arguments, the fact is sacrosanct – the world leaders have failed the people of Afghanistan! Were the world leaders expecting miracle to take place after the United States of America repeatedly signaled her intentions to withdraw all her troops…

Mohammed Fawehinmi, the first son of of late legal luminary and human rights activist, Gani Fawehinmi, Wednesday died at the age of 52. It was gathered that Mohammed reportedly complained of difficulty in breathing and he was rushed to a hospital where he was later pronounced dead. Confirming the news, veteran journalist and lawyer, Richard Akinnola, wrote on his Facebook page: “Mama called…

Welcome Back ‘Almighty’ Toll Gates! Henceforth, Cars to Pay N200; SUVs N300; Buses: Private N300; Commercial N150; Luxury N500; and Trucks N500

The President Muhammadu Buhari administration Wednesday approved new regulations and the return of toll gate operations across the federal roads and bridges in the country. Under the latest regime, recommended Tolling Fees in the Approved Policy and Regulations range from N150 to N500. The breakdown shows that henceforth Cars would pay N200; SUVs N300; Private Buses N300; Commercial Buses N150;…

Governors elected on the platform of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Tuesday acknowledged the major cracks in the party and quickly moved to appease members ahead of 2023 general elections. It would be recalled that seven PDP national officers Tuesday resigned from their roles in the party. The aggrieved party chieftains in different letters alleged that they were being sidelined and unfairly…