Morning recap: Court ruling deepens ADC crisis, IG cancels police leave, other top stories

The leadership crisis rocking the African Democratic Congress has deepened following a Federal High Court judgment invalidating a resignation letter allegedly written by former Deputy National Chairman, Nafiu Bala Gombe.

Meanwhile, Canada has announced plans to grant permanent residency to up to 100,000 workers and eligible family members already living in the country.

In the United States, police have arrested a 17-year-old boy over the murder of 15-year-old Ghanaian student, Javits Frimpong, who was shot dead while walking to school in the Bronx.

Here are five top stories making headlines this morning.

1. 2027: Court judgment worsens Atiku’s troubles

The leadership crisis within the African Democratic Congress has deepened ahead of the 2027 general elections after a Federal High Court in Abuja invalidated a resignation letter allegedly written by former Deputy National Chairman, Nafiu Bala Gombe.

Read here: https://punchng.com/2027-court-judgment-worsens-atikus-troubles/

2. New York police arrest 17-year-old over Ghanaian teen’s murder

The New York Police Department has arrested a 17-year-old boy over the murder of 15-year-old Ghanaian student, Javits Frimpong, who was shot dead while walking to school in the Bronx on October 29.

Read here: https://punchng.com/new-york-police-arrest-17-year-old-over-ghanaian-teens-murder/

• Canada plans permanent residency for 100,000 workers, family members
• ADC faults APC over cash inducements, recycled 2023 promises
• Taifa Stars’ clashes must-games, Ex-int’ls charge Eagles

3. Canada plans permanent residency for 100,000 workers, family members

Canada is introducing a time-limited measure to grant permanent residency to up to 100,000 workers and their eligible family members already living in the country.

Read here: https://punchng.com/canada-plans-permanent-residency-for-100000-workers-family-members/

4. Who is Eagles’ new boy Suleiman Mubarak?

Nineteen-year-old midfielder Suleiman Mubarak is among the latest young talents invited to the Super Eagles following his impressive rise at Czech champions Slavia Prague.

Read here: https://punchng.com/who-is-eagles-new-boy-suleiman-mubarak/

5. 2027: IG cancels police leave

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has cancelled the leave of police personnel assigned to election security ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Read here: https://punchng.com/2027-ig-cancels-police-leave/

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