Desertion is starving the Ukrainian army of desperately needed manpower and crippling its battle plans at a crucial time in its war with Russia, which could put Kyiv at a clear disadvantage in future ceasefire talks.Facing every imaginable shortage, tens of thousands of Ukrainian troops, tired and bereft, have walked away from combat and front-line positions to slide into anonymity, according to soldiers, lawyers and Ukrainian officials. Entire units have abandoned their posts, leaving defensive lines vulnerable and accelerating territorial losses, according to military commanders and soldiers.Some take medical leave and never return, haunted by the traumas of war and demoralized by bleak...
166 WTO MEMBERS REACHES AGREEMENT TO REAPPOINTS DR. OKONJO-IWEALA
“It is with humility and a great sense of honour that I thank each and every one of the 166 WTO members for the consensus they achieved in supporting my reappointment!“Thank you for the wonderful words of recognition and support. I don’t take this lightly. I also want to thank my colleagues in the Secretariat Staff for their dedication and hard work.“This is an enormous responsibility and I will redouble my efforts to work with each and every member to try and deliver the results this organization needs, including the necessary reforms to make it fit for 21st century challenges....
Nigerian Army Denies Detaining Investigative Journalist Over Customs/Borders’ Corruption, Says He’s Been Interrogated For Oil Theft And Pipeline Vandalism
The Nigerian Army in a statement on its X account has announced that it arrested and detained Fisayo Soyombo an investigative journalist in linkage with oil bunkering in Port Harcourt as against the narrative circulating online.The Nigerian Journalist has been in the custody of the Nigerian Army Headquarters, 6 Division, Port Harcourt since on Tuesday 26th November 2024.There has been allegation that Soyombo was arrested over his investigation into the Nigerian Customs activities at the Border where he exposed a syndicate that illegally moved 130,000 bags of rice into country from Bebe, Benin to Sango, presenting the customs with overwhelming...
DG WTO REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO DELIVER RESULT AS GENERAL COUNCIL REAPPOINTS HER FOR ANOTHER FOUR-YEAR TERM
Following her reappointment as the Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), by the General Council to appoint her for a second four-year term, which will commence on 1 September 2025, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala reaffirmed her commitment to the organization.The DG on Friday shortly after her reappointment pledged to work alongside dedicated staff in building inclusive trading system that benefit all through trade promotion.Her appreciative statement read: “I am deeply honoured by the trust and support of the WTO General Council and its 166 Members. It is a privilege to continue serving as Director-General for a second four-year term.“In recent...
ACTRESS OMOTOLA JALADE EKEINDE EXPRESSES GRATITUDE AS SHE RECOUNTS HER NEAR-DEATH EXPERIENCE.
Nigerian actress, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, known as Omosexy, in a video has thanked God following a life-threatening health scare that left her battling for survival.In a thanksgiving post shared on Instagram, the veteran actress recounted her experience, detailing how she underwent emergency surgery after enduring severe back and chest pain, persistent vomiting, and stomach discomfort.Omotola revealed that her ordeal began while she was busy working on her films and attending the Academy Voting Members’ screening of Gladiator II. Despite her enthusiasm for the event, she struggled to remain upright during the screening as her symptoms worsened.The actress, who described her recovery...
PHOTO; GENERAL COUNCIL HAS APPOINTS DG WTO OKONJO-IWEALA FOR A SECOND TERM.
Congratulations are in order as the General Council has appointed Director-General World Trade Organization (WTO) Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala for a second term, effective 1 September 2025. WTO made the announcement on Friday via its X handle.Dr. Okonjo-Iweala is a Nigerian Economist who became the first woman and first African to lead the World Trade Organization as Director-General. The seventh Director-General of the WTO took office on 1 March 2021. By; Adeoye Olorunseun Elizabeth
BRITISH LAWMAKERS TO VOTE ON ‘ASSISTED DYING’ AFTER DEBATE
British lawmakers are set to vote Friday on a landmark bill that would for the first time help terminally ill adults end their lives.If passed, it would see the U.K. follow other countries such as Canada and Australia, as well as some U.S. states, and represent one of the most significant social reforms in a generation.The bill would allow mentally competent adults in England and Wales with fewer than six months to live to request and receive help to end their lives.Assisted suicide is currently illegal in Britain and carries a prison sentence of up to 14 years. That same sentence will remain for anyone found guilty...