Appeal Court Confirms Julius Abure as Labour Party National Chairman
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has reaffirmed Barrister Julius Abure as the National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), following a judgment delivered on Friday by Justice Hamma Barka. This ruling, based on a prior judgment from November 13, 2024, addressed two separate appeals: Appeal No. CA/ABJ/CV/1217/2024, filed by Senator Esther Nenadi Usman and […]
Tinubu Committed to Bold Economic, Healthcare Reforms — VP Shettima
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s dedication to revitalizing Nigeria’s economy through bold policies and transformative initiatives. Shettima made this assertion on Friday during a meeting with Mark Maloney, chairman of the trustee of the Rotary Foundation of Rotary International, at the State House in Abuja. Stanley Nkwocha, the vice-president’s spokesperson, quoted […]
Taiwan Executes Convicted Killer in First Use of Death Penalty in Five Years
Taiwan carried out its first execution in five years on Thursday, sparking criticism from human rights organizations and the European Union. Despite its reputation as Asia’s most liberal democracy, Taiwan continues to retain the death penalty. Opinion polls show broad public support for the practice, though executions have become increasingly rare. The Justice Ministry confirmed […]
Imran Khan Sentenced to 14 Years, Wife to 7 Years in High-Profile Corruption Case
A Pakistani court has sentenced former Prime Minister Imran Khan to 14 years in prison and his wife, Bushra Bibi, to seven years following their conviction on corruption charges related to a controversial land deal. The verdict, confirmed by officials and Khan’s lawyer, marks another major setback for the embattled politician. The case revolves around […]
Netanyahu Announces Hostage Deal as Israel Prepares for Ceasefire Approval
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Friday that an agreement has been reached to secure the return of hostages held in the Gaza Strip, following earlier reports of last-minute obstacles in finalizing a ceasefire. The deal aims to pause 15 months of conflict and bring significant humanitarian relief to the war-torn region. Netanyahu stated that […]
Mayor Eric Adams Heads to Mar-a-Lago for Meeting with President-Elect Trump Amid Legal Troubles
Mayor Eric Adams is in Florida, set to meet with President-elect Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago on Friday afternoon. According to the mayor’s office, the discussion will center on advancing New York City’s future, though it comes against the backdrop of Adams’ federal indictment and Trump’s influence over the Justice Department. Adams has tread carefully in […]
Ondo Declares Today Public Holiday Ahead of LG Elections
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has declared Friday, January 17, 2025, as a public holiday ahead of the local government elections scheduled for Saturday, January 18. In a statement issued by Ebenezer Adeniyan, the governor’s chief press secretary, the holiday is intended to give citizens ample time to travel to their respective local government […]
PDP Withdraws from Ondo Council Polls, Citing Lack of Trust in ODIEC
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced its decision to boycott Saturday’s council election in Ondo State, citing a lack of confidence in the Ondo State Independent Electoral Commission (ODIEC). Bakita Bello, the acting chairman of the PDP in Ondo State, disclosed the decision on Thursday, stating that the party had formally notified ODIEC of […]
Presidency, Governors Agree on New VAT Sharing Formula to Avoid Tax Hikes
After months of debate over contentious tax reforms, Nigeria’s presidency and the 36 state governors have reached a consensus to scrap plans for increasing the Value Added Tax (VAT) rate. Instead, they have adopted a new revenue-sharing formula aimed at promoting equitable resource distribution. The agreement was finalized during consultations with the Presidential Tax Reform […]
Nnamdi Kanu Blames Political Interference for Legal Battle Delays
The detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has attributed the delays in his legal case to political interference rather than judicial or legal factors. Speaking through his legal team during a press briefing in Abuja on Thursday, Kanu’s lead counsel, Aloy Ejimakor, Esq., described the ongoing trial as persecution and […]
