APC Dissolves Rivers State Exco, Appoints Wike’s Loyalists To Lead
On Wednesday, former Transportation Minister Rotimi Amaechi faced another setback as the National Working Committee (NWC) of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) dissolved the Rivers State executive committees at all party levels. The NWC took the step of forming a caretaker committee, predominantly comprising loyalists of the current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory […]
Controversy Deepens Over Inconsistent CTC As Kano Governor’s Legal Team Clashes With Court Of Appeal Judges
A heated dispute has erupted between the legal representatives of Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State and the justices of the Court of Appeal concerning the conflicting certified true copy (CTC) of the judgment leading to his removal from office. The latest development in the CTC controversy unfolded as both parties rejected the service of […]
Appeal Court To Announce Verdict Today In Nasarawa State Gubernatorial Dispute
The Abuja-based Appeal Court is scheduled to deliver its judgement today in the ongoing dispute over the Nasarawa State governorship election. Governor Abdullahi Sule of the All Progressives Congress (APC) lodged an appeal against the tribunal’s decision, which had nullified his victory and declared David Ombugadu of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the rightful […]
Truce Deal Set To Free Hostages In Swap, Raising Hopes Of Halting Worst Mideast Violence In Decades
Israel and Hamas have reached an agreement for a four-day halt to the devastating war in Gaza, accompanied by the release of dozens of hostages held by the militant group in return for Palestinians imprisoned by Israel, mediators said Wednesday. The truce marks the biggest diplomatic breakthrough since Hamas’ Oct. 7 rampage into southern Israel ignited a war that […]
Sam Altman: Ousted OpenAI boss to return days after being sacked
OpenAI co-founder Sam Altman will return as boss just days after he was fired by the board, the firm has said. The agreement “in principle” involves new board members being appointed, the tech company added. Mr Altman’s sacking on Friday astonished industry watchers and led to staff threatening mass resignations unless he was reinstated. “I […]
Kano Thrown In Confusion Over “Clerical Errors” In CTC Of Judgment Removing Gov
Kano is facing confusion following the disclosure of the Certified True Copy (CTC) of the Court of Appeal’s judgment on the state’s gubernatorial election dispute. As earlier reported, the appellate court recently affirmed the removal of the state governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), in its Friday judgment. However, upon […]
Sanwo-Olu Accepts Criticism Amidst Controversy Over Expenses
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has expressed his administration’s willingness to accept criticism, amidst the controversy surrounding the procurement record released by the Lagos State Public Procurement Agency. While inaugurating the Lagos State Building Control Agency Building in Ikeja, the governor specifically acknowledged and welcomed an open letter from Funso Doherty, the governorship candidate of […]
FG Seeks $35 Billion For Commencement Of Concrete Roads
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has stated that the Federal Government is in need of $35 billion to initiate the construction of concrete roads nationwide. This announcement came during a meeting between Umahi and Shuaib Audu, the Minister of Steel Development, held in Abuja on Tuesday, as reported in a statement by the Chief […]
Hamas Officials Say Hostage Agreement Could Be Reached Soon
Senior Hamas officials said Tuesday that an agreement could be reached soon in which the militant group would release hostages and Israel would free Palestinian prisoners. Israel, the United States and Qatar, which mediates with Hamas, have been negotiating for weeks over a hostage release that would be paired with a temporary cease-fire in Gaza […]
N Korea Tells Japan It Will Launch Spy Satellite In Days
North Korea may attempt a third spy satellite launch as early as midnight on Wednesday, Japanese media reported. Tokyo said Pyongyang has notified them of a nine-day window for the launch, which closes at 23:59 local time (14:59 GMT) on 30 November. Japan will work with South Korea to “strongly urge” the North not to […]
