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Okonjo-Iweala seeks more women inclusion in leadership positions .

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May 13, 2024

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The Director–General of the World Trade Organisation, WTO, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has called for more women inclusion and participation in leadership roles.
Okonjo-Iweala made the call while addressing newsmen after a meeting with Duchess of Sussex Meghan and other women at the Nigerian Women in Leadership event, on Saturday in Abuja.
She explained that women had continued to face many challenges while trying to become leaders.
The WTO-DG added during the deliberations, the women and the Duchess exchanged their views on various issues and also discussed the way forward in ensuring more women in leadership positions.
According to her, it was imperative to increase the percentage of women in leadership positions both in the states and at the federal government levels.
She further stated that the issues discussed during the conversation with the duchess bordered on areas such as the challenges that women face in trying to become leaders and how they could overcome them.
Okonjo-Iweala said that they also discussed how women could support themselves and also improve their position in the country.
“How do we improve the position of women in the country? We have a very low percentage of women in the National assembly. We have never had a woman governor, let alone something higher.
“That has to change but no one is going to hand it to the women. Women have to fight for it, but the men also have to support because you cannot have 50 per cent of your population not participating.
“So, these were some of the issues we discussed today and we have to proffer solutions on how the women could deal with challenges of leadership.
“Most of the women in the room here are already leaders; they are not even struggling to get to the top as they are already there,” she added.
Okonjo-Iweala seeks more women inclusion in leadership positions

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Kenya’s Ruto chooses interior minister as new deputy

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October 18, 2024

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FILE PHOTO: Kenya's Cabinet Secretary of the Ministry of Interior and National Administration Kithure Kindiki speaks during a joint press conference, with British Minister of State for Security Tom Tugendhat during his visit, in Nairobi, Kenya May 10, 2023. REUTERS/Monicah Mwangi/File Photo © Thomson Reuters

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By George Obulutsa

NAIROBI (Reuters) -Kenya’s President William Ruto has nominated interior minister Kithure Kindiki as his new deputy president, a day after the Senate voted to impeach Ruto’s previous deputy Rigathi Gachagua.

“I have received a message from … the president, regarding the nomination of Professor Kithure Kindiki to fill the vacancy which has occurred in the office,” Speaker Moses Wetang’ula said in parliament on Friday.

Gachagua, who denied all the charges against him during impeachment proceedings, backed Ruto in his 2022 election win and helped secure a large block of votes from the populous central Kenya region.

But in recent months, Gachagua has spoken of being sidelined, amid widespread reports in local media that he has fallen out with Ruto as political alliances have shifted.

Kindiki, a close ally of Ruto, has held the interior ministry post throughout Ruto’s two years as president.

He previously served as senator for Tharaka Nithi County and was a top contender to be Ruto’s running mate during the 2022 election.

Parliament will later have to vote to approve Kindiki’s appointment before he is sworn in.

(Reporting by George Obulutsa; Editing by Alexander Winning and Andrew Heavens)

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The Government of Imo State has announced a road diversion at 7½ Junction Obowo due to bridge construction on the Owerri-Mbaise-Umuahia road.

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October 18, 2024

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BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION – DIVERSION

The Government of Imo State has announced a road diversion at 7½ Junction Obowo due to bridge construction on the Owerri-Mbaise-Umuahia road. Motorists are advised to use designated alternative routes, with special instructions for trailers and tankers.

The government assures the public of a swift project completion and seeks cooperation for smooth traffic management

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Elon Musk Contributes Nearly $75 Million To Boost Trump’s Presidential Campaign

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October 17, 2024

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According to recent filings with the Federal Election Commission (FEC), Billionaire Elon Musk has contributed almost $75 million to a political action committee (PAC) he established to back Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign.

The donation underscores Musk’s growing involvement in Trump’s bid for the White House.

Musk, the world’s richest man, has become increasingly active in the Republican campaign.

He joined Trump on stage at a Pennsylvania rally and regularly criticizes his Democratic opponent, Kamala Harris, on social media.

Trump has praised Musk at campaign events and promised to appoint him to a committee to reduce government bureaucracy if re-elected.

Musk’s America PAC raised $74.95 million between July and September, focusing on grassroots efforts to boost voter turnout in key battleground states like Pennsylvania.

The PAC’s website offers volunteers $30 per hour to help increase voter participation, with performance bonuses available.

In contrast, Kamala Harris’s Harris Victory Fund PAC raised $633 million during the same period.

Harris, who entered the presidential race after President Joe Biden’s withdrawal, has energized the Democratic base with a strong campaign focused on swing states.