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Chinese President Xi Jinping at the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China in Beijing. Photograph: Kevin Frayer/Getty Images by Helen Davidson in Taipei Xi Jinping has been confirmed as leader of China for a precedent-breaking third term, after a week-long political meeting eliminated key rivals and strengthened his political power. The 20th Party Congress, the most important meeting of the ruling Chinese Communist party five-year political cycle, saw about 2,400 delegates gather in Beijing to rubber-stamp major reshuffles and constitutional changes before its official close on Saturday. At a press event on Sunday, the seven members of China’s most powerful political body, the politburo standing committee (PSC), were revealed as they walked on stage in order of rank. “I was reelected as the general secretary of the CPC central committee,” Xi said in opening remarks, before presenting the six other members: Li Qiang, Zhao Leji, Wang Huning, Cai Qi, Ding Xuexiang, a...

For his commitment to national security and cohesion, President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday last week conferred on the Director General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Alhaji Yusuf Magaji Bichi the award of Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (CFR). He was among the 447 high-profile personalities across Nigeria and beyond to be so honoured with the country’s revered national awards. Interestingly, this rare recognition did not come on a platter of gold. His acumen on the security turf provided the kernel of the federal government’s capacity to decimate the lingering insurgency and pockets of threats in the north and south of Nigeria. As would be expected, Yusuf Magaji Bichi upon the renewal of his mandate by President Buhari only recently, vowed that comprehensive data on individuals and groups threatening national security and the peaceful coexistence of Nigerians would be compiled with a view to dealing decisively with the malevolent elements. Magaji said all ...

The Minister of State for Science, Technology and Innovation, Chief Henry Ikechukwu Ikoh, has said that STI will strengthen financial, Fiscal and Monetary Policies in Nigeria. Chief Ikoh said this at the opening ceremony of the South East Zonal dialogue between government and stakeholders in the Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) ecosystem for global competitiveness and productivity in Enugu State. The Minister stated that the world is moving STI based economy, stressing that any financial policy that is not in line with STI driven will surely fail. He said that the dialogue was a key strategy for the full implementation of the Presidential Executive Order NO.5 which is aimed at placing Nigerian Service Providers, Farmers, Manufacturers, Youth, Women and other National Stakeholders at the centre of the Nigerian Economy. Chief Ikoh pointed out that the dialogue is key to the establishment and implementation of the Technology and Innovation Centres for Global Competitivenes...

The Speaker house of representative Rt Hon Femi Gbajabiamila has expressed deep pleasure on the decision by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to suspend their eight Months strike action. Gbajabiamila said the decision is the right one as it will Allowed students at public universities in the country to resume their academic activities. He thanked the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency Muhammdu Buhari, GCFR; Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr Boss Mustapha; Minister of Education, Alhaji Adamu Adamu; Minister of Labour, Senator Chris Ngige; Professor Emmanuel Osodeke and the leadership of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) for working to resolve the issues that necessitated the strike action. The speaker also Appreciated the efforts of his colleagues in the House of Representatives for the decision to intervene in negotiations with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). I am confident that the House will ...