Category: Foreign News

Nigerian Doctor, Bolu Ogunyemi elected President of Canadian Medical Association

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Nigerian-born Dr. Bolu Ogunyemi, a clinical associate professor of medicine at Memorial University of Newfoundland, has been elected as the president-elect of the Canadian Medical Association (CMA).   Dr. Ogunyemi, a practicing dermatologist in St. John’s, Newfoundland, and a visiting specialist in Labrador City since 2018, secured victory in an election held between November 20 and December 4, 2024. He competed against Dr. Susan MacDonald, a prominent advocate for palliative care.   Following CMA’s approval, Dr. Ogunyemi will officially take up the role of president-elect and is slated to become…

BREAKING: Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala reappointed as WTO DG

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The World Trade Organisation (WTO) has reappointed Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as its Directors-General for a second term.   The WTO announced in a post on X on Friday that the decision was taken after its members agreed to give Okonjo-Iweala a second term after a general council meeting today.   WTO said the reappointment will take effect on September 1, 2025.   “Her second four-year term, which was approved at a special General Council meeting, will begin on 1 September 2025,” WTO said.   “DG Okonjo-Iweala took office as Director-General in…

US President announces ceasefire between Israel, Hezbollah

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A ceasefire aimed at ending the 14-month-old war between Israel and Hezbollah officially came into force in the wee hours of Wednesday, hours after President Joe Biden hailed the “historic” moment. The ceasefire started after the heaviest day of raids on Beirut, including a series of strikes in the city’s centre, since Israel stepped up its air campaign in Lebanon in late September before sending in ground troops. By 7am in Lebanon there were no immediate reports of alleged violations of the truce. Some celebratory gunshots could be heard in…

Nigerian Kemi Badenoch emerges first African to be elected as leader of UK Conservative Party

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Former British Business Secretary, Kemi Badenoch, has emerged as the new leader of the Conservative Party, defeating Robert Jenrick in the final round of voting.   Badenoch, raised in Nigeria, is the first black woman to lead a major political party in the United Kingdom and takes over a Conservative Party reeling from its worst-ever election defeat.   She takes over from Rishi Sunak as leader of the opposition after winning 53,806 votes against 41,388 for Jenrick, in a result announced by the party on Saturday morning.   – Most…

NiDCOM Boss applauds Nigerian Community in Alberta, urges stronger partnership

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM),has expressed gratitude to Hon Nathan Cooper, Speaker of the Alberta Legislature, for recognising and appreciating the Nigerian Community’s progressive impact in Alberta in particular and Canada in general. Dabiri-Erewa praised the Nigerian community for their contributions to Alberta, noting how they have become good ambassadors of Nigeria.   She said “The Nigerian community in Alberta has shown that beyond numbers, they are progressive, hardworking, and contribute significantly to the province’s growth.”   She encouraged Cooper to visit Nigeria, highlighting the importance…

Former Liberian Vice President, Howard-Taylor appointed UNIPGC Matron

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The first female Vice President of Liberia, Jewel Howard-Taylor has been appointed the Matron of United International Peace and Governance Council (UNIPGC) for its African chapter.   She was officially sworn into office on Friday at the Jewel Starfish Headquarters in Monrovia, Liberia a colourful event that recorded overwhelming success.   She was taken through an oath of allegiance by the Global President & Chairman of Supreme Council of UNIPGC Africa, H.E. Amb. Dr. Jonathan Ojadah.   The former Vice President swore to lead people and manage resources, and create…

Presidential guard ,two others arrested as Benin Republic foils coup attempt

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A presidential guard and two others have been arrested as the Benin Republic foiled a suspected coup attempt scheduled to take place on Friday.   The two others accused of plotting the coup are a former sports minister and a businessman with close ties to President Patrice Talon.   According to Elonm Mario Metonou, the special prosecutor at Benin’s court for financial crimes and terrorism, the alleged coup was set to take place on Friday.   “It appears the Republican Guard commander in charge of the president’s security was engaged…

Modernization: President Xi Jinping seeks synergy between China and Africa ….. As Forum on China-Africa Cooperation summit opens in Beijing

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The President of the People’s Republic of China,H.E. Xi Jinping has called for synergy between China and Africa to advance modernization, described Modernization as an inalienable right of all countries,added that Western approach to it has inflicted immense sufferings on developing countries.   He said since the end of World War II, Third World nations, represented by China and African countries, have achieved independence and development one after another, and have been endeavoring to redress the historical injustices of the modernization process.   President Xi Jinping stated this in his…

Police arrest Canadian-Nigerian Woman who threatened to poison Yoruba and Benin people

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The Toronto Police in Canada have arrested a Canadian-Nigerian woman, Amaka Sonnberger who threatened to poison Yoruba and Benin people.   The 46-year-old woman was arrested on Sunday following an investigation into online content she reportedly posted on August 25, threatening violence against specific members of the Nigerian community.   According to the police, Sunnberger who is scheduled to appear in court on Monday, September 2, 2204, before a judge at the Ontario Court of Justice is charged with uttering threats.   The case is being treated as a suspected…

Court orders seizure of 3 Nigerian presidential jets in France and Switzerland

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A French court has granted an order for the seizure of three presidential jets linked to the Federal Government of Nigeria.   The court’s decision was coming as part of a lawsuit filed by Zhongshan, a Chinese company, to ensure the payment of a $74.5 million compensation award.   The company had a business dispute with the Ogun State government, which led to this significant legal action, sources familiar with the matter have told Premium Times.   The three seized jets include a Dassault Falcon 7X at Le Bourget airport…