Good morning Nigeria. Welcome to the Naija News roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Saturday, 30th November, 2024.
The World Trade Organisation (WTO) has reappointed Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as its director-general for a second term.
Naija News reports that the latest development was made known in a statement on Friday.
WTO said Okonjo’s reappointment will take effect on September 1, 2025.
According to the statement, the Council agreed by consensus to reappoint Okonjo-Iweala as DG for a second four-year term, stressing that the decision reflects broad recognition of her exceptional leadership and strategic vision for the future of the WTO.
It further explained that the reappointment process, initiated on October 8, 2024, was overseen by Ambassador Petter Ølberg of Norway, Chair of the General Council.
The 6th Division of the Nigerian Army in Port Harcourt has reportedly arrested and detained investigative journalist, Fisayo Soyombo.
Naija News reports…