President Bola Tinubu convened a meeting with King Charles of England in anticipation of the upcoming COP28 Climate Action Summit set to be held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

News ToGo gathered that the President recently embarked on a journey from Abuja, Nigeria, en route to Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, to partake in the COP28 Climate Summit, also known as the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference or Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC.

Ajuri Ngelale, President Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, had indicated on Tuesday that “Tinubu, who will be participating in the World Leaders’ Summit on December 1 and 2, 2023, will deliver a national statement outlining Nigeria’s position on various thematic issues, including renewable energy and climate financing.”

During his sojourn in Dubai, Tinubu will actively engage in crucial sideline events that will further “support the advancement of his avowed commitment to aggressively attract foreign direct investment for enhanced wealth creation and revenue expansion in the country, in addition to other events hosted by the Nigerian delegation.”

Ngelale further stated that the Nigerian delegation to COP28 will actively explore opportunities to establish new and deeper bilateral partnerships to facilitate the implementation of Nigeria’s Energy Transition, Article 6 Projects, Internationally Transferred Mitigation Outcomes, Technology Transfer, Capacity Building, and Methane Mitigation initiatives.

The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has resigned his position immediately and accepted President Bola Tinubu’s appointment.

News ToGo reports that Desmond Akawor, the Chairman of PDP in Rivers State tendered his resignation following his appointment as the Federal Commissioner representing the state at the Revenue Mobilization, Allocation, and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC).

Akawor’s resignation was communicated through a letter addressed to the acting PDP National Chairman, Umar Damagum.

In the letter, Akawor expressed gratitude to the PDP for the opportunity to lead and acknowledged President Bola Tinubu for the appointment. The excerpt from the letter reads: “After consultation with my leaders and family, I have accepted this opportunity to serve our country, which I consider as a national service. Consequently, I have resigned my position as the Rivers State Party Chairman of our great party – The PDP, and immediately handed over all duties to the Deputy Party Chairman – Hon. Aaron Chukwuemeka who has commenced action in this stead.”

He further stated, “I am grateful for the opportunity to have steered the ship of our great Party, The PDP at the State level from 2020 to 2023, and especially grateful for your support and the support of the National body during my tenure. My family and I are extremely grateful to Mr. President – Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for his consideration and for finding me worthy to serve in this capacity.”

Femi Falana, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) has reacted to the release of the Certified True Copy (CTC) of the Court of Appeal’s judgment on Kano State election.

News ToGo reports that the CTC affirmed the election of Abba Yusuf as the governor of Kano State.

People noticed discrepancies in the judgment. Those discrepancies were contrary to the initial pronouncement by the chairman of the three-man panel, Moore Adumein. Adumein upheld the tribunal’s judgment declaring Nasiru Gawuna of the All Progressive Congress (APC) as the winner.

In the CTC, signed by the three justices, the appellate court awarded a cost of N1,000,000 in favor of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP). The APC was to pay the cost.

Falana highlighted the contradictory nature of the judgment. He quoted it, “I will conclude by stating that the live issues in this appeal are hereby resolved in favor of the 1st respondent (APC) and against the appellant (Governor Abba Yusuf).”

The court continued, “In the circumstances, I resolve all the issues in favor of the appellant (NNPP) and against the 1st respondent (APC). Therefore, I find no merit in this appeal, which is liable to be and is hereby dismissed.”

In the final line of the judgment, the court set aside the tribunal’s judgment that removed the governor.

Reacting to the confusion, Falana criticized the development, describing it as scandalous to the integrity of the judiciary. Furthermore, he questioned the court’s decision to penalize millions of voters for mistakes made by INEC officials.

Falana said, “You will be surprised if I show you the judgment of Kano. That one was almost scandalous. To my utter dismay, the majority judgment upheld the appeal, set aside the judgment of the lower court, and awarded cost in favor of the governor that was removed by the lower tribunal, contrary to the impression that was given out there,”

“The main judgment of the Court of Appeal has confirmed that the judgment of the lower court is wrong and has set it aside in writing and granted all the relief sought by Governor Abba. So many contradictions that the court can no longer explain,” he added.