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Sharp, Long-lasting Slowdown to Hit Developing Countries Hard, World Bank reports.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 10, 2023 Global growth is slowing sharply in the face of elevated inflation, higher interest rates, reduced investment, and disruptions caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, according to the World Bank’s latest Global Economic Prospects report. Given fragile economic conditions, any new adverse development—such as higher-than-expected inflation, abrupt rises in interest rates to contain it, …

STOP PRESS! UK Historical Space Rocket Is A Woeful Failure
Virgin Orbit’s modified Boeing 747 jet — dubbed “Cosmic Girl” — took off Monday from Newquay in England’s Cornwall county, 245 miles west of London, in a first launch for the country from UK soil. But nearly two hours after the plane left the ground, Virgin Orbit revealed the launch was a failure. Richard Branson’s Virgin …

Ajulo Makes Surprise Appearance At UK Court Where Ekweremadu & Wife Are Facing Trials, As Judge Adjourns Till October 31
Constitutional lawyer and Rights Activist, Dr. Kayode Ajulo was among prominent Nigerians who appeared before the Central Criminal Court in United Kingdom in solidarity for the former Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu and wife, Beatrice during the continuation of their organ harvesting trial on Thursday August 4, 2022 Adamu Bulkachuwa, Senate committee chairman on foreign …

Pacesetter buses will provide world-class transportation system in Oyo – Makinde
…inspects Omi Tutun luxurious buses at Pacesetter Transport Service, Eleyele See Video Here : https://youtu.be/SlGJRl6vpW8 Oyo State Governor, ’Seyi Makinde, on Thursday, declared that the Pacesetter buses soon to be launched by his administration will provide world-class transport service to the state. The governor while inspecting the Omi Tuntun luxurious buses at the Pacesetter Transport …

Breaking: Boris Johnson meets with Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson met with Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv on Saturday, Downing Street said. A No 10 spokesman said the prime minister was using the unannounced visit to set out a new package of financial and military aid. “The prime minister has travelled to Ukraine to meet President …

UK travellers will have to pay a fee to enter the EU
UK travellers will have to pay a fee to enter countries in the European Union from next year. People who do not live in the EU will need to fill out a €7 (around £5 at the current exchange rate) application to enter. At present people can spend up to 90 days, in every 180, …

Senator Oriolowo congratulates Nigerian Ambassador to Mexico on 60th birthday
The Senator representing Osun-west Senatorial district at the upper legislative house has congratulated the Nigeria Ambassador to Mexico Rt. Hon Adejare Bello on the attainment of his 60th birthday. The Senator in a statement through his Media office felicitates with the former Speaker of Osun state House Assembly describing him as a grassroots politician, …

Why we want Dare Adeleke sacked -Group
Communiqué We are addressing this public tribunal, not for the sake of ourselves but this generation and the next generations of Oyo State indigenes and Nigeria. We are indigenes of Oyo State who are not only interested in the progress of the state but also have a deep interest in ourselves and our well being. …

Can Europe, US & South America learn from South Africa’s Ministry of Health response to first and second Covid-19 waves?
By Wale-Ojo Lanre While leaders in the United States and Brazil rejected scientific and medical advice, and chose to embrace conspiracy theories, South Africa’s Ministry of Health immediately adopted a science and fact-based approach to fighting Covid-19. The Ministry fought the virus, not the science. Since the first coronavirus case was reported in South Africa …

Afe Babalola calls for a strong legal framework for tourism in Nigeria
A legal legend and founder, Afe Babalola University Ado Ekiti, ABUAD, Aare Afe Babalola, SAN, has called for the drafting of a robust and strong legal framework for the enhancement of the tourism sector in Nigeria. Aare Afe Babalola made this call while receiving the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor of Ekiti _ State on …

World Investors Gather In London To Tap Into NDDIS and Nigeria’s ICT Potentials
The Nigerian Diaspora Direct Investment Summit (NDDIS) in London has announced its next ‘face to face’ summit with the theme: “Computer Village” & Information Communication Technology (ICT) Summit. At an online Press conference, the founder of NDDIS, Otunba Bimbo Roberts Folayan announced that NDDIS had entered into collaboration with the ‘Computer Village – Market …

OPEN LETTER | RE: APPROVAL OF BODY-WORN CAMERAS FOR OFFICERS OF LAW ENFORCMENT AGENCIES IN LAGOS STATE
OPEN LETTER KAYODE AJULO & CO. CASTLE OF LAW BARRISTERS / SOLICITORS/ CONSULTANTS/ ARBITRATORS/ NOTARIES BN 2028223 KACCL/LET/AS/04/01 1st April, 2021 H.E Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, The Executive Governor of Lagos State, Lagos State. Your Excellency, RE: APPROVAL OF BODY-WORN CAMERAS FOR OFFICERS OF LAW ENFORCMENT AGENCIES IN LAGOS STATE IMPERATIVE OF A LEGAL AND REGULATROY …

How President Joe Biden stumbled 3 times upon climbing Air Force helicopter
President Joe Biden stumbled multiple times then fell to his knees as he climbed the steps of Air Force One on Friday in the latest of a string of incidents which raise concerns over his health. Biden, 78, was boarding the aircraft at Joint Base Andrews just before noon for a flight to Atlanta …

Communiqué – Meeting of the SW Governors, MACBAN and Security Agencies
COMMUNIQUE ISSUED AT THE END OF THE MEETING OF THE GOVERNORS’ FORUM WITH THE LEADERSHIP OF MIYETTI-ALLAH CATTLE BREEDERS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA (MACBAN) AND THE HEADS OF SECURITY AGENCIES ON EMERGING SECURITY CHALLENGES IN THE SOUTH-WEST GEO-POLITICAL ZONE, HELD AT THE INTERNATIONAL CULTURE AND EVENT CENTRE (DOME), AKURE, ONDO STATE ON MONDAY, 25TH JANUARY, 2021. …