The Peoples Democratic Party has summoned an emergency meeting of its National Working Committee following Friday’s judgment of the Federal High Court in Abuja halting its planned national convention billed for November 15 and 16 in Ibadan, Oyo State.

A member of the NWC, who spoke to Saturday PUNCH on condition of anonymity because he was not authorised to comment publicly, said the meeting would hold on Saturday at the party’s national secretariat, Wadata Plaza, Abuja.

United States Vice President JD Vance warned Wednesday of the tough task ahead in disarming Hamas and building a peaceful future for Gaza, as Washington sought to reassure its ally Israel over the next steps in its ambitious ceasefire deal.

Vance met Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the second day of a trip to Israel, part of a diplomatic blitz in support of the US-brokered plan to end the fighting, recover hostages and, eventually, rebuild the devastated Palestinian territory.

Rapper and singer, Zlatan, has opened up about his journey from humble beginnings, while reflecting on his evolution as an artiste.

Speaking in an interview with Nandi Madida on Apple Music 1, the Zanku singer stated that his new album, ‘Symbol of Hope’, is rooted in his desire to inspire others who come from difficult backgrounds.

A former President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Chief Wole Olanipekun (SAN), has urged the National Assembly to suspend further amendments to the 1999 Constitution of the country.

The legal luminary said the country required a new homegrown constitution that would genuinely reflect the collective will of Nigerians and their uniqueness instead of another round of patchwork reform.

Ex-Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has stated that Mohamed Salah should no longer be an automatic starter for Liverpool, noting that the forward’s recent form warrants a rethink from manager Arne Slot.

Salah was one of Liverpool’s poorest performers in their 2-1 loss to Manchester United on Sunday, missing two clear chances and extending his run to seven Premier League games without a goal from open play, which is his longest drought since arriving at Anfield.