FRSC CONFIRMS FATAL CRASH THAT KILLED 12 VICTIMS AT GADA BIYU ALONG YANGOJI–ABUJA CORRIDOR. (PHOTO).

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 FRSC CONFIRMS FATAL CRASH THAT KILLED 12 VICTIMS AT GADA BIYU ALONG YANGOJI–ABUJA CORRIDOR The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), has confirmed a fatal multiple vehicle road traffic crash that claimed twelve lives at about 1145hrs on Sunday, 11 January 2026, at Gada Biyu, along the Yangoji–Abuja (YGJ–ABJ) corridor. According to a statement signed by the Corps Public Education Officer, Segun Ogungbemide, The crash involved four vehicles: one commercial trailer conveying coal, one commercial bus, and two commercial cars.  Preliminary investigations revealed that the incident could have been caused by speed violation and dangerous driving which led to loss of control. Further information gathered indicated that the truck driver was driving at an excessive speed beyond the legally prescribed limit for the corridor, lost control, and crashed into already parked vehicles, triggering the fatal collision. Out of 18 persons involved in the crash, Five victims died instantly at the scen...

WTO REAPPOINTS NGOZI OKONJO-IWEALA FOR SECOND TERM AS DIRECTOR-GENERAL. (PHOTO).



 WTO Reappoints Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala for Second Term as Director-General


The World Trade Organization (WTO) has reappointed Nigeria's Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as its Director-General for a second term, effective September 1, 2025.


The announcement was made by the WTO on Friday via a post on X. The General Council confirmed the reappointment after reaching a consensus, recognizing Okonjo-Iweala's exceptional leadership and strategic vision for the organization’s future.


The reappointment process, which began on October 8, 2024, was led by Ambassador Petter Ølberg of Norway, Chair of the General Council. With no other nominations received by the November 8 deadline, Okonjo-Iweala was the sole candidate.


During a special General Council meeting on November 28-29, 2024, Okonjo-Iweala presented her vision for the WTO’s future. Following her presentation and a Q&A session, the Council formally endorsed her reappointment.


The General Council commended Okonjo-Iweala for her outstanding leadership, particularly in navigating global economic challenges and achieving significant milestones at the 12th and 13th Ministerial Conferences.


Okonjo-Iweala first took office as WTO Director-General on March 1, 2021, becoming the first woman and the first African to hold the position. Her first term is set to conclude on August 31, 2025.

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