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In Abuja, the presidential election petition tribunal has begun hearings. Remember that Peter Obi of the Labour Party, LP, and Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, are contesting Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress, APC, as the winner of the February 25 presidential election. According to media reports, Atiku is asking the court, among other things, to force the electoral authority to hold a new poll due to alleged irregularities at voting stations during the presidential poll. Obi, for one, claimed that Tinubu did not get a majority of legitimate votes and did not receive…

The Action Alliance (AA) has dropped its petition against the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu. On Monday, the party announced their withdrawal at the pre-hearing session of the presidential election tribunal. The petition’s major contention was that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) wrongfully excluded the party’s candidate, David Okanigbuan. Unknown men abduct Chairman of Action Alliance Oba Maduabuchi, a senior advocate of Nigeria (SAN), leads the party’s legal staff. Following the revelation of the Action Alliance’s plans, no representatives from the other parties indicated objection to the proposal. As a result, the panel determined…

The Nigeria Safety inquiry Board (NSIB) and the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) have stated their willingness to undertake an extensive inquiry into the cause(s) of the Max Air plane’s tyre failure. On Sunday, the tragedy happened at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA) in Abuja. The NCAA Director General, Capt. Musa Nuhu, said in a statement published on Monday in Abuja that the findings of the probe will assist the authorities in making necessary recommendations to avoid such instances in the future. “With 144 passengers and six flight crew on board, Max Air flight NGL1649, a B737 aircraft with…

To avoid imprisonment, the Idiroko Unit Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has cautioned motorists not to use fading number plates. Mr. Akinwunmi Olaluwoye, the FRSC’s Idiroko Unit Commander, told reporters on Monday in Ota, Ogun, that some criminals utilised fading number plates to conduct crimes, thus the caution. “As a result, we are warning those who enjoy using faded number plates to stop doing so in order to avoid being apprehended by the FRSC,” he stated. According to the unit commander, the command has begun detaining people deemed wanting in response to an order from the headquarters…

Max Air plane crashed into the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja after a tyre allegedly caught fire on Sunday. According to Max Air spokesman, there were no injuries since all 144 passengers and six staff members on board were successfully evacuated. The plane had flown in from Yola, Adamawa State, and was being towed when the event happened. The airport’s Aerodrome Rescue and Firefighting Service (ARFFS) was quickly sent to extinguish the fire. Dr. Mike Ogirima, former President of the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), presented an account of the occurrence, saying the tyre burst shortly after takeoff at Yola…

Mr. Osilamah Braimah, Director of the Abuja Environmental Protection Board (AEPB), says the board was not pleased with the closure of the Garki International Market on Friday. Mrs. Janet Peni, the AEPB’s Deputy Director of Information, said this on Sunday in Abuja. While the board was not thrilled about shutting down the market, he noted that “it will be failing in its responsibility if the market is allowed to operate in its current deplorable condition.” Braimah said why the move was implemented, saying, “Environmental Health Officers of the Board carrying out routine monitoring activities in the market a week ago…

Real Madrid defeated Osasuna 2-1 on Saturday to win their 20th Copa del Rey trophy and first since 2014. Rodrygo scored twice while Vinicius Jr sparkled. Brazilian Rodrygo scored after two minutes, but Carlo Ancelotti’s side were pegged back 13 minutes later when Lucas Torro levelled. Rodrygo, on the other hand, tapped in a loose ball in the 70th minute to give Real a much-needed victory and a confidence boost as they prepare to meet Manchester City in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final on Tuesday. Real have lost two of their past three games and are 14…

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Niger State Council has educated its members in solution journalism, introducing them to new practises in the field. Mr. Ismail Abdulaziz, Deputy Editor-in-Chief of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), led the workshop in Minna on Saturday. According to media accounts, representatives from all of the state’s correspondent chapels attended the course. “Solutions journalism is rigorous research and fact-based reporting on solutions to social problems that affect people’s lives taken by both state and non-state actors.” “It’s a satisfying new initiative for journalists because it makes the news interesting to readers and subscribers who…

Pastor William Kumuyi, General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry, believes that if Nigerian youngsters are adequately guided and equipped, they will stand out among nations. Young people, he believes, are a critical mass that can help Nigeria stand out, but they must be guided and equipped with the correct ideals to do so. He spoke virtually at a news conference in Abuja ahead of the Global Crusade with Kumuyi, GCK-hosted Global Children and Teenagers Convocation. Nigeria, according to Kumuyi, has a bright future, and young people are an important part of that future. As a result, he underlined…

The Abuja Environmental Protection Board (AEPB) has closed down the Garki International Market in Abuja due to accumulated garbage dumps that could result in an epidemic breakout. Mr. Osi Braimah, Director of the AEPB, who led the board operatives in sealing it up, criticized the breakdown of law and order in the market. “By April 26, our environmental officers discovered that the market was in poor condition while carrying out their routine/monitoring activities.” “Solid wastes, cabbages all over the place, bleeding sewage lines, and heaps of refuse dumps were all over the market. “We served them an abatement notice unfortunately…