1. Like PDP, Labour Party closes case at presidential election tribunal
The Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and his party on Friday closed their petition challenging President Bola Tinubu’s victory in the February 25 election at the presidential election petition tribunal.
2. Appeal Court upholds Akwa Ibom YPP guber candidate, Bassey Akpan’s fraud conviction
The Court of Appeal, Calabar, on Friday, upheld the conviction of the Young Progressives Party (YPP) governorship candidate in Akwa Ibom State, Bassey Akpan, for fraud.
3. Ahead of meeting, TUC says it doesn’t expect Nigerian govt to meet all its demands
The President of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), Festus Osifo, has disclosed that the labour union can’t achieve 100 per cent of their demands.
4. Court adjourns ex-Lagos Assembly speaker, Ikuforiji’s money laundering trial to July 17
Justice Mohammed Liman of the Federal High Court, Lagos on Friday adjourned till July 17 the trial of a former Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Adeyemi Ikuforiji, for alleged money laundering.
5. Nigeria’s Police to establish ‘Quick Intervention Squad’ in fight against crimes
The Acting Inspector-General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun said on Friday the Force management would establish a Quick Intervention Squad to tackle crimes and criminality in the country.
6. Zulum kicks as ISWAP fighters kill 8 farmers in Borno
The Islamic State for West African Province (ISWAP) on Thursday killed eight farmers in Mafa Local Government Area of Borno State.
7. Tinubu signs New Global Financial Pact for investment in Paris
President Bola Tinubu has signed the New Global Financial Pact in Paris, France, after visiting the European country for a summit that bares a similar name to the agreement.
8. Fitch Ratings issues Stanbic IBTC stable outlook
Fitch Ratings, a credit rating agency, has issued a stable outlook on Stanbic IBTC Holdings Plc handing the Nigerian financial company its National Long-Term Ratings at ‘AAA’
9. 116 houses affected as flood overruns Abuja estate
At least 116 houses have been submerged by flood at Trademore Estate in the Lugbe area of Abuja.
10. FIFA to host expanded 32-team Club World Cup in USA
World football governing body, FIFA has granted the United States the hosting rights of an expanded Club World Cup featuring 32 men’s teams in 2025.
