Author: David Great

Sen. Ifeanyi Ararume has instituted an N100 billion suit against the Federal Government at the Federal High Court, Abuja over his alleged unlawful removal as a non-executive chairman of the newly Incorporated Nigeria National Petroleum Company (NNPC). Ararume is asking for N100 billion as damages caused him in the alleged unlawful and unconstitutional way and manner he was removed as the NNPC chief after using his name to incorporate the entity. When the matter was called on Wednesday, one of Ararume’s counsel, Mr Chris Uche, (SAN) told the court that all parties in the matter had been served the necessary…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, says it seeks to set aside the remand order on its chairman, Abdulrasheed Bawa, who was held for contempt of court. Bawa, a former investigator, oversaw the wrongful seizure of N40,000,000 and Range Rover and has failed to return the said property and money to its owner. Reacting to the remand order, Wilson Uwujaren, the EFCC spokesperson said in a press statement that, “The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, received with shock, report of the ruling by Justice Chizoba Oji of a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in Maitama,…

Meta Platforms Inc said on Wednesday it will let go of 13% of its workforce, or more than 11,000 employees, in one of the biggest layoffs this year as the Facebook parent battles soaring costs and a weak advertising market. The mass layoffs, first in Meta’s 18-year history, follow thousands of job cuts at other major tech companies including Elon Musk-owned Twitter and Microsoft Corp. The pandemic-led boom that boosted tech companies and their valuations has turned into a bust this year in the face of decades-high inflation and rapidly rising interest rates. “Not only has online commerce returned to…

A man was detained on Wednesday after eggs were thrown at King Charles and Camilla, his wife and queen consort, as they carried out an engagement in northern England. Footage on social media showed four eggs flying past the British monarch and his wife and smashing on the ground as they arrived for a traditional ceremony in York. They appeared to be unmoved by the incident and carried on with the engagement. The man was arrested after throwing eggs at King Charles, shouting: “This country was built on the blood of slaves.” Police officers rushed in to drag away a…

Democrats were enjoying a stronger-than-expected showing in the US midterm elections early on Wednesday, as it appeared the party was limiting its losses in the US House of Representatives and capturing important governors’ races. But as votes for the midterm elections were still being counted in several states, there remained the possibility that Republicans could end up with control of both the House and the US Senate. Here are some takeaways by Reuters from the election so far: FETTERMAN HAS THE UPPER HAND Democrat John Fetterman’s hard-fought victory over Republican Mehmet Oz gives Democrats another seat in a Senate currently…

Democrat Wes Moore was elected Maryland’s first Black governor Tuesday, defeating Republican Dan Cox in a state where Democrats outnumber Republicans 2-1, AP reports. Wes Moore’s victory flips a governor’s office from Republican to Democratic. Of the 36 governor’s races this year, Maryland and Massachusetts represented the best chances for Democrats to regain a governor’s office at a time when the GOP holds a 28-22 edge in governor’s seats. Republican Gov. Larry Hogan is term limited. Democratic Attorney General Maura Healey was elected governor of Massachusetts, making history as the nation’s first openly lesbian governor. Only two other Black politicians…

Democratic governors in several presidential battleground states narrowly defended their seats in Tuesday’s U.S. midterm elections, defeating Republican challengers who had embraced former President Donald Trump’s false claims of voter fraud in the 2020 election. Though gubernatorial races typically get less attention than the battle for control of Congress, they carried high stakes this year for issues such as abortion access, transgender rights, guns and future elections in those states. Here are results from the most consequential gubernatorial races, as forecast by data provider Edison Research: MICHIGAN Democratic Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer won a second term as expected, fending off…

Newcastle have a clear run at signing summer target Yannick Carrasco in January as Atletico Madrid are likely to sell the 29-year-old Belgium winger. (Mundo Deportivo via Sport Witness) Tottenham are looking to replace 35-year-old France goalkeeper and club captain Hugo Lloris next summer. (TeamTalk)  Tottenham are keen on Sporting Lisbon’s 23-year-old English midfielder Marcus Edwards, who came through the youth ranks at Spurs. (Record via Sport Witness) Manchester United have identified Bayern Munich and Cameroon forward Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting, 33, as a replacement for 37-year-old Portugal striker Cristiano Ronaldo in January. (Sky Sports Germany) British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s Ineos has ruled itself out of the running to…

Netflix Inc is exploring investments in live sports broadcasting and has recently bid for the streaming rights for sports leagues, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter. The company recently bid for the streaming rights for the ATP tennis tour for some European countries, including France and the UK, but dropped out, the report said. Netflix declined to comment, when contacted by Reuters. The company also discussed bidding for other events, including UK rights to the Women’s Tennis Association and cycling competitions, and was in talks late last year to acquire the World Surf…

At least four people were killed and a dozen more injured on Tuesday following a blast at a popular market in Onitsha, Anambra state, a witness and an official said. Emeka Umeagbalasi, who heads civil society group Intersociety and witnessed the incident, said the blast occurred in a section of the market that sells chemicals, leading to a fire that razed some shops while “four people died and scores (were) injured.” Onitsha South local government area chairman Emeka Orji confirmed the death toll to reporters, adding that, at least 12 people were injured as people stampeded to leave the market.…