Ebonyi: Supreme Court Validates Gov. Francis Nwifuru’s Election
In a decisive ruling, the Supreme Court has upheld the election of Francis Nwifuru from the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the Governor of Ebonyi State. This affirmation echoes the prior decision of the Court of Appeal in Lagos, which had dismissed the appeal presented by Chukwuma Odii of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), deeming […]
Lagos State: Supreme Court Affirms Governor Sanwo-Olu’s Election
In a unanimous decision delivered by Justices Lawal Garba and Adamu Jauro on Friday, the Supreme Court has affirmed the election of Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, as the Governor of Lagos State. The five-member panel dismissed two separate appeals challenging Sanwo-Olu’s victory, thereby confirming his declaration as the winner of the […]
Bauchi: Supreme Court Upholds Gov Bala Mohammed’s Victory
In a significant ruling, on Friday, the Supreme Court has confirmed the election of Bala Mohammed, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), as the Governor of Bauchi State. The apex court, endorsing the decision of the Court of Appeal, dismissed the appeal presented by Sadique Abubakar of the All Progressives Congress (APC), deeming […]
Kano: S’Court Reinstates Gov Abba Yusuf, Overturning Previous Sack
In a significant reversal, the Supreme Court has affirmed the election of Abba Yusuf as the Governor of Kano State, overturning the earlier decisions of both the Court of Appeal and the Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal, which had led to the governor’s dismissal. Justice John Okoro, delivering the lead judgment on Friday, stated that the […]
Tinubu Approves N683bn As University Intervention Funds, Others
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has granted approval for the allocation of N683 billion as the 2024 Intervention Funds for public tertiary education institutions across the country. The disclosure was made by Sonny Echono, the Executive Secretary of Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), during the Fund’s strategic planning meeting with heads of beneficiary institutions in Abuja […]
Tinubu Appoints New CEOs For Creative Ministries (Full List)
President Bola Tinubu has given the nod for the appointment of eleven Chief Executive Officers to head agencies within the Ministry of Art, Culture, and Creative Economy. The announcement was made by Presidential spokesman Ajuri Ngelale in a statement issued on Friday in Abuja. The President has charged the newly appointed CEOs to execute their […]
US, British Militaries Launch Massive Retaliatory Strike Against Iranian-backed Houthis In Yemen
The U.S. and British militaries bombed more than a dozen sites used by the Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen on Thursday, in a massive retaliatory strike using warship- and submarine-launched Tomahawk missiles and fighter jets, U.S. officials said. The U.S. Air Force’s Mideast command said it struck over 60 targets at 16 sites in Yemen, including “command-and-control […]
Britain To Increase Ukraine Support To £2.5bn, Rishi Sunak Announces
The UK will provide £2.5bn of military aid to Ukraine over the coming year, Rishi Sunak has said – Britain’s largest annual commitment since Russia’s invasion. The PM made the announcement during a rare visit to the country, where he will also sign a new agreement supporting its long-term security. Officials said the package will […]
Hunter Biden Pleads Not Guilty To Federal Tax Charges
US President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter, has pleaded not guilty to tax offences in a California federal court. He was indicted last month on nine criminal counts, including for failing to pay his taxes on time from 2016 to 2019, filing false tax returns in 2018 and tax evasion. If convicted on these charges, Mr […]
Ecuador City Tries To Return To Normal After Gang Horror
Gradually, and with trepidation, life in Guayaquil is beginning to return. Few residents have fully recovered from the shock – from the outright chaos and bloodshed – of this week, a moment which will live long in the city’s collective memory. But Dina Moreno can’t afford to stay home any longer. She sells mobile phone […]
