The Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has called on members of the global trade body to use the platform for dialogue and to engage on the issues contributing to the current global trade tensions. Okonjo-Iweala stated this while speaking at the 2025 meeting of the WTO’s General Council in Geneva, Switzerland. Her admonition came as China’s Ambassador to the WTO, Li Chenggang voiced strong concern over the US unilateral imposition of tariffs and their harmful effects, calling on her to remove these measures and urged all parties to take meaningful action to uphold the rules-based multilateral…
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The Plateau State Government has sued a member of the House of Representatives representing Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam Federal Constituency, Yusuf Gagdi, for re-awarding a road construction contract initially awarded by the state government. The lawsuit, marked PLD/P5/2025, was filed by the state’s Attorney-General, P.A. Daffi, before the Plateau State High Court in Pankshin. The state government is seeking to stop Gagdi’s ongoing construction of the 33km Gunji-Shiwer-Dokpai Road with a spur to Tiplik, which he undertook as part of his constituency projects. The plaintiffs argue that the road contract, originally awarded in 2008 to Hajaig Nigeria Limited, remains legally binding and that…
The United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills, has dismissed allegations that the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is funding Boko Haram or any terrorist organization. Speaking after a meeting with the Nigeria Governors Forum in Abuja on Wednesday night, Mills emphasized that the US has strict policies to prevent any American financial assistance from being diverted to terrorist groups. OsunDailyNG reports that the controversy began on February 13, when US Congressman Scott Perry accused USAID of indirectly funding groups like Boko Haram, ISIS, and Al-Qaeda. Perry made the claim during a hearing of the Subcommittee on Delivering on…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is currently meeting with Senate President Godswill Akpabio at his official residence in Aso Rock Villa, Abuja. Naija News gathered that Akpabio’s motorcade was stationed outside the premises on Wednesday evening. Other vehicles were also seen entering the Villa, though the occupants could not be identified as journalists were not granted access. The meeting comes just hours after the Senate summoned intelligence chiefs to investigate allegations by U.S. Congressman Perry Scott that the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has been funding terrorist organisations, including Boko Haram. The Senate resolution followed an Order of Urgent…
The leader of the British Conservative Party, Kemi Badenoch, has faulted the position of President Donald Trump on President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine. OsunDailyNG reported that President Trump, on Wednesday described Zelenskyy as a dictator who failed to conduct election. He said Zelenskyy went to war with Russia even as he knew he would not win. Trump further accused him of manipulating former President Joe Biden to get millions of dollars in support. The US President also slammed the European Union (EU) for failing to secure peace between Ukraine and Russia. Reactinf on her 𝕏 handle on Wednesday, the Nigeria-born,…
Many young Nigerians dream of financial independence, but few achieve it early. One young entrepreneur, however, turned his first ₦40,000 salary into homeownership by 21. No shortcuts, no rich parents, just strategy, discipline, and smart decisions. Isaac Oladipupo recently shared his journey on Founders & Fortunes, breaking down the exact steps he took to build wealth at a young age. His story is not just empowering, it is a practical guide for anyone ready to take control of their financial future. From Struggles to Success Isaac grew up in Lagos in a home where things were once comfortable. Then everything…
In a critical meeting held today with top British diplomats, Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State decried the unlawful occupation of local government councils, accusing Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun of colluding with the All Progressives Congress (APC) to impose illegality across the state. Speaking to the delegation led by Deputy High Commissioner Mr. Jonny Baxter, Governor Adeleke expressed grave concerns regarding the current state of democracy in Nigeria, labeling the actions of the IGP as a “serious threat” to the democratic process. He stated, “It is unfortunate and a disservice to democracy that the Inspector General of…
The Chairman of the Osun State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Hon. Sunday Bisi, held a world press conference today, expressing grave concerns about the escalating security situation in the state. The briefing drew attention to what Bisi described as attempts by the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to destabilize the state through orchestrated violence in collaboration with the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC). During the press conference, Bisi accused Egbetokun of facilitating unrest by deploying Special Forces to assist alleged miscreants in local government areas. He characterized these actions as a “blatant coup” against the democratically…
Authorities in Niger State have apprehended 33 individuals accused of engaging in illegal mining activities that pose serious environmental and security risks. The arrests took place in the Gbokuchi-Kotongba area of Paikoro Local Government during a coordinated enforcement operation. The operation, spearheaded by the Niger State Ministry of Mineral Resources, was conducted in collaboration with the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) and the Forest Hunters Association. The ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Yunusa Nahauni, led the raid, emphasizing the government’s commitment to tackling unauthorized mining. Reports indicate that the arrested individuals had been unlawfully extracting minerals from land that belongs…
In a press conference held today at the Osun State House of Assembly Complex, Speaker Adewale Egbedun addressed the public regarding the recent illegal invasion of local government secretariats across Osun State by members of the All Progressives Congress (APC). His statement emphasized a strong condemnation of these actions as “lawlessness” and a direct threat to the foundations of democracy. Speaking to a gathering of citizens, journalists, and state officials, Egbedun detailed how APC members forcibly broke into local government offices, ambiguously infringing upon established legal protocols. He highlighted the unprecedented escalation of political tension and threats to public order…