Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Nigerian-born economist and international development expert, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has emerged the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO). EyewitnessMedia had reported that majority of EU member states voted in favour of her taking the top job. Okonjo-Iweala polled 104 votes from 164 member countries to defeat South Korea’s Yoo Myung-hee, 53, the first woman from her country to head the Ministry of Commerce. The 66-year-old is expected to be official announced by the WTO at 3pm Nigerian time.

I heavily grieve for those who have lost their lives or been injured during the period of these protests. My deepest sympathies go to their families and loved ones for none should have been made to pay such a dear price. My career as an active politician spans nearly three decades. In that time, I have seen many things as Nigeria has struggled, sometimes against itself, to undertake the often painful yet inexorable push toward democratic government accountable to, and protective of, the people. Though this journey, I have traversed the landscape of human experience. Having been as a political…

Prince Ned Nwoko earlier in the week received a delegation from the Nigeria Youth Congress at his Abuja Office. The team came to pledge their solidarity to him in appreciation for his fight for the Eradication of Malaria in Nigeria. They also promised to contribute their little quota in sensitisation as well as ensuring a clean Nigeria which is the first step in the Eradication of Malaria as put forward by the Prince Ned Nwoko Foundation.

Access Bank Nigeria Plc. has announced N50 billion in support of Nigerians through interest-free loans and grants to support communities, the youths, and micro, small and medium-sized businesses. This information was disclosed by the bank through its official LinkedIn page. The bank’s official statement read thus, “Now more than ever, we remain committed to our purpose of impacting lives positively. In light of the recent occurrences, we will be supporting Nigerian businesses with 50 Billion Naira interest-free loans and grants. Watch this space for more information.” Why it matters The impact of the pandemic, coupled with the hijacked #EndSARS protests…

Initiator of the Malaria Project, Prince Ned Nwoko was received by the National Leadership of Algon through representatives from the 6 geo political zones, led by the National President Kolade David Alabi. Ned presented the malaria project and explained the activities so far and the need for close partnership with ALGON and by extension the 774 local government in view of the implementation of the malaria project ie sanitation, waste diaposal and fumigation. The last 2 are related to the Local Government mandate hence collaboration of the ALGON is salient. The National President of ALGON gave full endorsement and promised…

A group of women from Idumuje -Ugboko community in Aniocha North local government area of Delta state today held  a protest at the capital city of Asaba accusing the crown prince of the community, JUSTIN CHUKWUNONSO NWOKO  of  acts of terrorism,murder, harrasment and  intimidation  The women, who matched to Government House, Asaba alleged that Prince Chukwunonso Nwoko who is yet to receive staff of office as King from the Delta state government has continually destabilized the community, through mayhem and divide and rule, since the past few years. They carried placards bearing different inscriptions “ WE NEED PEACE IN IDUMUJE-UGBOKO “ …

Prince Ned Nwoko today held valuable talks with the Director General of Nigerian Governors Forum Mr A. B Okauru on the need for Nigerian Governors across the Federation to key into the Malaria Eradication Project. Ned explained the strategies for Environmental clean up which includes setting up 3 recycling plants on each state of the Federation and getting the state and local governments to buy into the project. Prince Ned was accompanied by the Malaria Project Coordinator Chukwuebuka Anyaduba. The Director General who was once in Cuba for a Malaria Programme stressed on the need for Nigeria to be malaria…

Renowned international businessman and philanthropist, Captain Hosa Wells Okunbo, has stated that it is not only unglodly but inhuman to link his health situation to the outcome of the September 19, 2020 governorship election in his native Edo State during which he publicly supported the candidate of the All Progressive Congress, APC, Pasto Osagie Ize-Iyamu. In a statement personally signed by the Edo elder statesman and released by his media aide, Samuel Ajayi, Captain Okunbo said his attention was drawn to a rash of social media posts regarding his health. “It is evidently ungodly for people to gloat over the fact…

After spending over 46,824 hours in office as the 15th Nigerian Head of State without tangible achievements to show for it, Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, has besmeared the image of Nigerian President, Major General Muhamadu Buhari (retd.), with the mishmash colours of green, white, grime and deceit. I’ll confess. Fashola never set out to disfigure the President. He actually set out to drape the threadbare Buhari government in brilliant paints, but somewhere along the line, Fashola stepped on gloss and tripped, inadvertently dipping the canvas bearing Buhari’s image in a smorgasbord of riotous colours. Thus a bespattered…

Billionaire Philanthropist and Antarctica explorer Prince Ned Nwoko was yesterday confered with Distinguished Service to Humanity Award by Delta State University, Abraka, Delta State.The event witnessed by the vice chancellor with Governing council , royal fathers, cultural troupes and students of the higher institution. The high points of the event was when the Vice Chancellor, Prof Andy Egwunyenga presented the Award to the Initiator of Eradication of malaria in Africa, Hon. Ned Nwoko for his global campaign about the scourge of malaria in Africa and his contributions to humanity. To whom much is given, much is expected, The Star Prince…