Germany’s embattled defence minister, who was criticised over the pace of a massive project to modernise the military and for Berlin’s stuttering response to the Ukraine war, has resigned. Christine Lambrecht said in a written statement on Monday that “months…
Akintoye steps down as Yoruba Nation leader
The leader of the apex body of the Yoruba self-determination struggle, Ilana Omo Oodua Worldwide, Prof. Banji Akintoye, has stepped down from his position. It was gathered that Akintoye’s resignation followed alleged infighting among members of the self-determination group. But…
Okupe resigns as Labour Party Campaign DG
The Director General of Labour Party Campaign Council, Dr. Doyin Okupe, has announced his resignation from the party’s campaign council over what he described as personal travails. Okupe made the announcement in a letter addressed to Peter Obi, the presidential…
Taraba Speaker resigns, says reason personal
The Speaker of the Taraba State House of Assembly, Professor Joseph Aibasu Kunini, has resigned citing personal grounds. His resignation notice was contained in a letter transmitted to the lawmakers on Wednesday and was read by the Deputy Speaker, Hammanadama…
Japan’s justice minister resigns after death penalty quip
Japan’s justice minister stepped down on Friday, over a scandal in less than a month and forcing a last-minute delay for the embattled premier’s Asia tour. The justice minister, Yasuhiro Hanashi, became the second minister to leave Prime Minister Fumio…
Akintoye’s Deputy, Wale Adeniran resigns from Ilana Omo Oodua
The Deputy Alana of Ilana Omo Oodua Worldwide, the apex body of Yoruba Self-Determination Struggle, Professor Wale Adeniran, on Monday, resigned his position effective from Sunday November 6th, 2022. Adeniran, a former Commissioner for Education in Osun State, resigned from…
Ex-PDP spokesman, Metuh, resigns from partisan politics
Former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Olisa Metuh, has resigned from partisan politics. Metuh, in a letter dated October 25, and addressed to the National Chairman, Iyorchia Ayu, said he believes he contribute better to the country’s democracy by being non-partisan.…
Jacob Rees-Mogg resigns from cabinet as Rishi Sunak prepares reshuffle
Jacob Rees-Mogg has resigned from the cabinet, as Rishi Sunak began to assemble his new top team. The close ally of Boris Johnson and Liz Truss has served as business secretary in the last government and recently accused Sunak of…
Liz Truss announces resignation as UK Prime Minister
Liz Truss has resigned as the UK prime minister just 44 days after taking over from Boris Johnson. In a statement read outside Downing Street, Ms Truss said: “I came into office at a time of great economic and international…
Grant Shapps replaces Suella Braverman as home secretary
Grant Shapps has been appointed as the new home secretary, replacing Suella Braverman after her shock resignation. The former transport secretary, who backed Rishi Sunak in the Tory leadership race and has been critical of some of PM Liz Truss’…