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The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service has arrived Alakara Bus Stop, Idi Oro, Mushin, Lagos followng a fire outbreak. The Lagos State Fire Service explained that fire alert which was received at 13:17 hrs, saw the agency mobilize other emergency responders of the State to put up a concerted efforts in combatting the inferno. Preliminary investigation revealed that it is a 33,000 tanker that is fully ladden with Premium Motor Spirit, otherwise known as petrol that is on fire. Although the cause of the disaster is yet to be ascertained, officials of Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service remain…

President Muhammadu Buhari’s request that that Section 84 (12) of the Electoral Act 2022 be amended has failed to pass second reading during plenary on Wednesday. The President, in a letter, drew the attention of chamber to the provisions of Section 84(12) of the Electoral Act, which, according to him, constitutes a “defect” that is in conflict with extant constitutional provisions. According to him, Section 84(12) of the Electoral Act constitutes a disenfranchisement of serving political office holders from voting or being voted for at conventions or congresses of any political party, for the purpose of nomination of candidates for…

The March 8th Initiative 2022 programme will benefit at least two citizens from all 774 local government areas across Nigeria. The programme will provide young people with the opportunity to expand and advance their businesses. According to a statement by the Friends of Prof, the Initiative is targeting young entrepreneurs and researchers who are able to exhibit the comparative advantage in their respective LGAs. THE MARCH 8TH INITIATIVE 2022 PROGRAMME; A FOCUS ON EDUCATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP The March 8th Initiative is organised by the “Friends of Prof” to inspire and promote communal, entrepreneurial, and public-spirited endeavour within Nigeria in honour of…

Senate President Ahmad Lawan says the ruling by the Federal High Court in Abuja, won’t stop the National Assembly from amending the Electoral Act. The court in a ruling delivered on Monday by Justice Inyang Ekwo, on an ex-parte application by the Peoples Democratic Party, barred the President Muhammadu Buhari, the Attorney General of the Federation and the Senate President from tampering with the newly amended Electoral Act 2022. The Court maintained that the Electoral Act having become a valid law could not be altered without following the due process of law. President Buhari, in a letter dated 28th February,…

The Senate has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to allow duly registered and eligible prison-electorates to exercise their franchise during all general elections in Nigeria. This was even as it called on the Electoral body to determine the status of the inmates that are constitutionally and legally qualified to be registered as eligible voters and should vote at elections. The chamber also urged the Commission and relevant agencies to carry out voter’s enlightenment in all prisons in Nigeria, to educate the inmates of their rights and necessity to exercise their franchise in general elections. It further called on…

Newcastle United are interested in signing Germany defender Antonio Rudiger when the 29-year-old’s Chelsea contract expires at the end of the season. (Telegraph) But Manchester United will rival their fellow Premier League side for Rudiger this summer. (Express) United, however, could miss out on signing the centre-back due to the uncertainty over who will become the next manager at Old Trafford. (90min) Arsenal could attempt to re-sign Germany winger Serge Gnabry from Bayern Munich, with the 26-year-old – who spent four years with the Gunners – valued at £63m. (Football.London) Tottenham are prepared to listen to offers for 23-year-old Brazilian defender…

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has explained that low power generation is responsible for the power outage and load shedding witnessed across the country. Dismissing media reports that claimed that the TCN is responsible for the power shedding, Ndidi Mbah, GM, Public Affairs, noted that the reports were incorrect. “The Transmission Company of Nigeria wishes to notify consumers of electricity that the current load shedding being experienced nationwide is as a result of very low power generation by the Generation Companies (GENCOs) for TCN to wheel through the transmission grid to distribution companies nationwide,” a statement issued on Tuesday…

Senator Ademola Adeleke emerged winner of the factional governorship primary election of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, held at Osogbo City Stadium, Osun state. In a parallel primary of the PDP, Prince Dotun Babayemi was declared winner. The primary election was held at WOCDIF Centre, in Osogbo, Osun state. Declaring the result of the exercise held at the stadium, Bayelsa State Deputy Governor, who led the party’s National Congress Committee, Senator Lawrence Ewurujakpo, said Senator Ademola polled 1,887 votes to emerge the winner, while the closest governorship aspirant to him, Mr. Sanya Omirin garnered four votes. He added that Dele Adeleke…

Jurgen Klopp said Liverpool deserve to be in the Champions League quarter-finals despite some “slapstick” finishing as they were beaten by Inter Milan in the second leg of their last-16 tie at Anfield. An outstanding finish by Lautaro Martinez was not enough for the Italian champions as the late goals by Roberto Firmino and Mohamed Salah in the first leg in Milan three weeks ago proved decisive. “The art of football is to lose the right games,” said manager Klopp after Liverpool’s seven-match winning run in Europe this season came to a disappointing end. “I still hate it, but if…

Senator John Akpanudoedehe has denied resigning as national secretary of APC Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC). In a press conference at the APC national secretariat in Abuja, Akpanudoedehe debunked the rumour making the rounds on social media. “I have read in the social media that I have resigned as Secretary of the APC Caretaker Committee. I want to state that it is not true. I didn’t resign. “If I have resigned, you would have seen my letter of resignation written by me. Someone cannot just say somebody is dead when he is alive. “I am not bigger than the party,…