EXTRA: I’m unbothered by court ruling on my sack… I’ve even added weight, says Umahi
David Umahi, governor of Ebonyi, says he is not worried about the recent court judgment removing him from office. TheCable had reported how a federal high court sitting in Abuja ordered the removal of Umahi and his deputy, Eric Igwe, over their defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives […]
‘99% effective in mice’ — scientists develop male contraceptive pill
Scientists in the United States (US) say they have developed a non-hormonal contraceptive pill for males. The researchers from the University of Minnesota presented the results of their trial on Wednesday at the spring meeting of the American Chemical Society (ACS). There are currently two effective birth control options for men — condoms […]
We’ll back Buhari’s candidate for national chairman, say APC governors
Governors on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) say they will back whoever President Muhammadu Buhari endorses to become national chairman of the party. Atiku Bagudu, governor of Kebbi and chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF), said this on Wednesday after the governors’ meeting with Buhari at the presidential villa. […]
Like reps, senate to appeal court ruling deleting section 84(12) of electoral act
The senate says it will appeal a court judgment on the deletion of section 84(12) of the Electoral Act 2022. The senate’s decision comes after the house of representatives resolved to also appeal the judgment. President Muhammadu Buhari had assented to the electoral act amendment bill on February 25. He had, […]
Deleting section 84(12) of electoral act still in progress, says Malami
Abubakar Malami, attorney-general of the federation, says the federal government is taking the necessary steps towards deleting section 84 (12) of the Electoral Act, 2022. The section reads: “No political appointee at any level shall be a voting delegate or be voted for at the convention or congress of any political party for […]
Buhari meets with APC governors ahead of convention
President Muhammadu Buhari is currently meeting with the governors of the All Progressive Congress (APC) at the state house, Abuja. The meeting is taking place ahead of the national convention of the ruling party scheduled for Saturday, March 26. The governors were led to the meeting by Mai Mala Buni, chairman of […]
Hillsong megachurch founder resigns over ‘misconduct’ towards two women
Brian Houston, the founder of Hillsong Church, the world-renowned worship centre based in Australia, has resigned over claims that he behaved inappropriately with two women. Source: Top Stories
FEC approves N92.1bn for second Abuja airport runway project
The federal executive council (FEC) has approved N92.123 billion for the construction of a second runway at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. The meeting, presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari, was held on Wednesday. Hadi Sirika, minister of aviation, announced the development to state house correspondents after the FEC meeting at […]
‘I’ll rescue Nigeria’ — Atiku formally declares 2023 presidential bid
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has formally declared his intention to run for the 2023 presidency. The former vice-president declared his intention to contest in the 2023 presidential election at the International Conference Centre in Abuja on Wednesday. Atiku said his interest in contesting the 2023 presidency and his “enduring persistence” is born […]
‘It’s an aberration’ — reps ask Malami to desist from deleting section 84(12) of electoral act
The house of representatives has asked Abubakar Malami, attorney-general of the federation (AGF), to desist from deleting section 84 (12) of the Electoral Act, 2022. The section reads: “No political appointee at any level shall be a voting delegate or be voted for at the convention or congress of any political party for […]