NGF Invites Eric Adams, Tony Blair, Others For Induction Of Govs-elect On May 15
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has set May 15 as the commencement date for its induction programme for newly elected and re-elected governors. The induction would focus on critical aspects of governance, including ethics, vetting, and recruitment into the governor’s office to ease the task of administering their various states. Abdulrazaque Barkindo, the NGF’s director […]
FAAN Relocation Notice Worries Private Jet Owners
Private aircraft owners have expressed worry over the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria’s (FAAN) order to airline operators to move their aircraft from the General Aviation Terminal (GAT) of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA), Abuja, to other airports. Private jet owners who lack an aircraft hangar to park their aircraft are those who are […]
Breaking: Ex-PM Imran Khan Arrested Outside Court In Pakistan
Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has been arrested by paramilitary officers outside the High Court in the capital Islamabad. Mr Khan was appearing in court on charges of corruption, which he says are politically motivated. Reports said Mr Khan was detained by forces in armoured personnel carriers after entering the court compound. He was […]
China Expels Canadian Diplomat In Tit-for-tat Response
China announced the expulsion of a Canadian diplomat on Tuesday in retaliation for Ottawa ordering a Chinese consular official to leave the country over alleged threats he made against a Canadian lawmaker and his family. The Foreign Ministry said China was deploying a “reciprocal countermeasure to Canada’s unscrupulous move,” which it said it “firmly opposes.” It said […]
Israeli Strikes In Gaza Kill 3 Senior Militants, 10 Others
Israel killed three senior commanders of the militant Islamic Jihad group in targeted airstrikes early Tuesday, the military said. Palestinian health officials said 13 people were killed in all, including the commanders, their wives, several of their children and others nearby. The attacks in densely populated residential areas set the stage for a new round […]
Presidential Election Tribunal Continues Petition Hearing Of APM, PDP Today
Monday marked the beginning of the pre-hearing stage for the petitions challenging the results of the February 25 presidential election before the Presidential Election petition Tribunal in Abuja. The presiding Judge, Justice Haruna Tsammani on Monday declared that the petition of APM and PDP will be heard on Tuesday. The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate […]
Presidential Tribunal: Peter Obi, LP’s Petition Against Tinubu Adjourned Till May 10
The pre-hearing of the petition filed by the Labour Party (LP) and Peter Obi contesting Bola Tinubu’s victory in the presidential election on February 25 has been adjourned by the Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal in Abuja on Monday until May 10, 2023. The All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate Tinubu’s victory is being challenged by […]
APC NWC Selects Akpabio For Senate President, Adopts Zoning Structure
The All Progressives Congress’ (APC) National Working Committee (NWC) adopted a zoning structure for the 10th National Assembly’s key officer positions. The party indicated that Senator Godswill Akpabio (Akwa Ibom), from the South South, would be the Senate President in a document released at the conclusion of the NWC meeting in Abuja on Monday. Others […]
Ahead Of Main Hearing, Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal Issues Warning To All Parties
Prior to the main hearing, the Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal has issued a warning to all parties involved in the presidential election portion as it would not accept any technicalities or sensational remarks from petitioners’ lawyers. The tribunal convened its inaugural session on Monday, which is a required procedure before the actual hearing of petitions […]
Osun: Adeleke, Oyetola Awaits Supreme Court Ruling Today
The Osun State chapters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) today (Tuesday) awaits the Supreme Court’s ruling on the outcome of the governorship election in 2022. Ademola Adeleke, a PDP candidate, received 403,371 votes, while Adegboyega Oyetola, a candidate for the APC, received 375,027. The Independent National Electoral Commission […]
