The World Trade Organization (WTO) has reaffirmed its confidence in Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala’s leadership, reappointing her as Director-General for a second term spanning four years. This unanimous decision by the WTO’s General Council underscores Dr. Okonjo-Iweala’s exceptional stewardship and her capacity to navigate the complexities of global trade. Ambassador Petter Ølberg of Norway, Chair of…
A high-profile trial is currently underway in Paris, involving six individuals accused of extorting French soccer star Paul Pogba. The defendants, including Pogba’s sibling Mathias, face allegations of orchestrating a kidnapping plot and coercing Pogba into paying a substantial sum of €13 million. The case has cast a shadow over Pogba’s already tumultuous career, marked…
The artwork in question is a banana duct-taped to a wall, titled “Comedian” by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan. It was sold for a staggering $120,000 at Art Basel in Miami Beach in 2019. However, it’s reported that Justin Sun, a Chinese tech entrepreneur, purchased a replacement banana for $6.2 million, which he then ate.Justin Sun…
Afrobeats sensation Ayodeji Ibrahim, professionally known as Wizkid, has achieved a groundbreaking feat on Spotify. His latest album, Morayo, has garnered an impressive 48 million streams within a mere six days of its release. This remarkable accomplishment has shattered the previous record held by South African artist Tyla, who had achieved 46.4 million streams in…
The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) is poised to reinstate the collection of a $300 fee for helicopter landings, following a six-month suspension. The fee’s collection was initially halted in May 2024 due to opposition from stakeholders.Tayo John, NAMA’s Director of Air Traffic Services, revealed that the agency will resume collecting the fee from helicopter…
