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The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi, has appealed against the judgment of the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC) which upheld the victory of President Bola Tinubu. Obi in a 50 grounds notice of appeal by his lead counsel, Dr. Livy Uzoukwu, SAN, filed in the Supreme Court, challenged the decision of the presidential election tribunal. Obi, in his appeal, maintained that the PEPC erred in law and thereby reached a wrong conclusion when it dismissed the petition he lodged to challenge the outcome of the presidential poll that was held on February 25. Among other things,…

The Department of Development Control, Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), says it will begin arresting violators of Abuja Master Plan in addition to demolishing the structures. Its Director, Mr Mukhtar Galadima, stated this after a foiled attempted demolition of an abandoned three-storey building at Asokoro in Abuja on Tuesday. Officials of the department had begun demolishing the fence of the building when the owner came with a court order stopping the exercise. Galadima told journalists that the building was not only abandoned but was also constructed in violation of the approval given for the structure. “Aside from building contrary to…

A 37-year-old man, Umar Ayuba, has died in a well at Kawon Maigari in Nassarawa Local Government Area of Kano State. The Public Relations Officer of Kano State Fire Service, Alhaji Saminu Abdullahi, confirmed the incident to the newsmen in Kano. Abdullahi said that the incident occurred on Tuesday evening. “We received an emergency call at about 5:20 p.m. from one Mamuda Abdallah, who said that a man had been trapped inside a well. “We immediately sent our rescue team to the scene at about 5:32 p.m,’’ he said. Abdullahi further said that Ayuba was asked to help retrieve some…

The National Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, on Tuesday described the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Olalekan Balogun, as a good manager of diverse ethnic groups. Ganduje, while speaking during a visit to the Olubadan palace, said the traditional ruler has done well in managing the diverse ethnic groups in the city. He said the Olubadan had been known for his exceptional quality in ensuring peace and harmony in Ibadanland and the country at large. “I found it absolutely necessary to pay homage to the king as one of the respected traditional institutions in Yoruba land before…

Online platform X could introduce a monthly fee for all users, its owner Elon Musk said Monday, citing the need to cut down on bots. The tech tycoon has made multiple changes since taking over the site for $44 billion in October last year when it was known as Twitter. He has fired thousands of employees, introduced a paid premium option, cut content moderation and reinstated formerly banned accounts including that of former US president Donald Trump. He said in July the platform had lost roughly half its advertising revenue. Bots — accounts run by computer programs rather than humans…

Alhaji Abubakar Atiku, the presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), has taken his legal battle to the Supreme Court, urging it to invalidate the judgment of the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC) that affirmed Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the winner of the February 25 presidential election, as declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). In the Notice of Appeal submitted to the apex court, Atiku’s argument is built upon 35 grounds, emphasizing that the Election Tribunal, in its judgment led by Chairman Justice Haruna Simon Tsammani, made grave errors and committed a miscarriage of justice in its…

Suspected gunmen have abducted a farmer named Kayode Ajayi and his daughter in Kwara State. The abduction occurred as they were returning from their farm in Afon, Asa Local Government Area of Kwara State. The incident unfolded on Monday evening, although it remains unconfirmed whether the abductors have initiated contact with the family for ransom as of Tuesday afternoon. READ ALSO: Eight Security Operatives Set Ablaze in Imo Ambush The Kwara State Police Command’s spokesperson, SP Ajayi Okasanmi, verified the incident. He said the daughter had been rescued. “But efforts are ongoing to rescue the father. Operatives are working tirelessly…

The CEO of Kenyon International, Dr. Victor Ekpenyong, has advocated a gradual switch to renewable energy sources due to the negligible country’s carbon emission. Ekpenyong, a well control expert, noted that conversations around climate change and renewable energy was skewed against the African continent and had made minimal contribution to global warming. The Communications Manager at Kenyon, Mr Kingsley Muonyili, in a statement on Tuesday, noted that Ekpenyong spoke at the round table at the 12th Emmanuel Egbogah Legacy Lecture Series. Ekpenyong at lecture held at the Emerald Institute of Energy Studies, University of Port Harcourt, called for a National…

President Bola Tinubu says the African Union (AU) is strategically positioned to secure consensus positions for the continent on economic and socio-political relations with the world. The president, in a bilateral discussion with the President of the Union of Comoros and Chairperson of the AU, President Azali Assoumani, on Monday in New York, said this is possible with Nigeria’s strong of the continental body. “There is nothing that can bring development and prosperity, outside of embracing freedom and constitutional order. It is a critical hallmark of sustainable development. ‘’We appreciate that the AU is working hard to bring about peace…

In his persuasive opening remarks at the first Africa Climate Summit (ACS), President William Ruto of Kenya pointedly urged a change of strategy in the continent’s pursuit of a sustainable solution to its climate crisis. The inaugural ACS was jointly organised by the African Union and the Government of Kenya to discuss sustainable solutions to global climate challenges. Its theme: “Driving Green Growth and Climate Finance Solutions for Africa and the World” shows the desire of the continent to submit a unified stance on climate action ahead of the 28th UN Climate Change Conference (COP28). According to Africa Development Bank…

The Adamawa government has approved the release of over N30 billion for construction of flyover and a super highway in Jimeta facilitate easy traffic flow in Jimeta metropolis. Mrs. Nedo Kufulto ,the State Commissioner for Information and Strategy made this known while addressing newsmen in Yola on Tuesday. She explained that out of the amount, N21 billion would be spent on the construction of the super Highway, saying the stretch of the highway would cover about 20.8 kilometers . ” The highway will be constructed from welcome to Yola in Numan Road to the Army barracks junction in the metropolis,”…

Members of the Last Generation climate group have blocked traffic in several parts of Berlin for the second day in a row. This is as part of a new wave of open-ended protests to call for an end to fossil fuels. As of Tuesday morning, traffic was disrupted in 10 different locations, police said. Up to 500 officers have been deployed to deal with the blockades. READ ALSO: NNPP south East leaders reconfirm confidence in national leadership of the party Police took to the social media platform X, formerly Twitter, to appeal to drivers to remain calm and not intervene…

The central parity rate of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the Yuan, strengthened 3 pips to 7.1733 against the U.S. Dollar on Tuesday, according to the China Foreign Exchange Trade System. In China’s spot foreign exchange market, the Yuan is allowed to rise or fall by two per cent from the central parity rate each trading day. READ ALSO: Out-of-school: Nigeria needs 20,000 more schools, 907,769 classrooms—UBEC The central parity rate of the Yuan against the U.S. Dollar is based on a weighted average of prices offered by market makers before the opening of the interbank market each business day.

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has extended an invitation to the Department of State Services (DSS) to join the ongoing investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of the late music artist, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad. Mohbad’s untimely demise occurred last Tuesday, and he was laid to rest in Lagos’ Ikorodu area the following Wednesday, leaving family and admirers in a state of shock. In an official statement released via his verified X platform (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday, the governor, through his Chief Press Secretary, Gboyega Akosile, stated, “We have been closely working behind the scenes with relevant…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has dismissed top management staff who have less than 15 months to retire. This decision follows the recent replacement of three Executive Vice Presidents (EVPs) within the organization. Those impacted by the previous shakeup included Abdulkabir Ahmed, who was hitherto in charge of gas, power and new energies; Adokiye Tombomieye, who headed the upstream segment as well as Adeyemi Adetunji, who was in charge of the downstream. They were replaced by Olalekan Ogunleye as EVP gas, power and new energies; Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan for the company’s upstream operations, while Adedapo Segun took charge of…

LG Energy Solution, based in South Korea, confirmed on Tuesday it had raised $1 billion in its first global green bond issuance. Good Evening Nigeria reports that a green bond is a type of financial instrument specifically issued to fund environmentally sustainable projects and initiatives, adhering to strict guidelines that ensure the use of proceeds for eco-friendly purposes. Last month, reports from Reuters, citing insider sources, indicated that LG Energy Solution had set its sights on generating approximately $1 billion in funds through the issuance of two dollar-denominated green bonds. The $1 billion bond offering comprises two segments: a three-year…

Prince William of Britain held a meeting with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in New York on Monday to discuss the joint efforts required to accelerate the fight against climate change and protect the environment, as confirmed by a UN spokesperson. During their meeting, they also explored strategies to enhance the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and financing for development. Prince William’s visit to the UN headquarters in New York coincided with the annual high-level meeting of the UN General Assembly, where world leaders gathered. UN Secretary-General Guterres is set to host a “no-nonsense” climate ambition summit on…

The Federal Government and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) have agreed to continue talks over post-subsidy removal palliatives for workers before the 21-day ultimatum issued by the NLC. Both also pledged to find solutions to key demands tabled before the government by organised labour before the deadline. Mr Simon Lalong, Minister of Labour and Employment said this while addressing newsmen at the end of a closed door meeting with the NLC on Monday in Abuja. The meeting was called by the minister to avert the organised labour’s planned strike and other issues. It would be recalled that the NLC had…

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has given the federal government until Friday to meet its demands or face another round of industrial unrest. This ultimatum was issued during a meeting between the Ministry of Labour and Employment and NLC leaders, yesterday. Some of the key demands presented by the NLC include wage awards, tax exemptions and allowances for public sector workers, a reduction in the cost of governance, the provision of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses, the release of modalities for N70 billion for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), the release of National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) officials…

The aggrieved traditional kingmakers in Oyo town, known as Oyomesi, have said that Gov. Seyi Makinde rejected the nominee forwarded to him as the next Alaafin of Oyo because his selection did not follow due process. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the kingmakers comprised the Agbaakin of Oyo, High Chief Asimiyu Atanda, the Samu of Oyo, High Chief Alhaji Lamidi Oyewale and Baale Ajagba, Chief Odurinde Olusegun. The kingmakers, in a statement made available to newsmen in Ibadan on Monday, said that the process that led to the selection of a certain nominee was flawed and could,…