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Afenifere Rejects Tinubu’s Victory, Insists Obi Won The Pan Yoruba Socio-Political Group, Afenifere, yesterday insisted that the Presidential election, held on February 25, was won by the Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi and not the candidate of the All Progressive Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu. It therefore, said that the decision of Obi to challenge the results of the election in court, has the group’s support This was contained in a communique issued after its Special General Meeting, held, at Isanya-Ogbo, Ogun State, on Tuesday. “That with particular reference to Lagos State, Afenifere confirms that the Governorship candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour is a person of Yoruba origin, whose great- grandparents are not only Yoruba but definitely one of the notable founding families of Lagos. “We unequivocally endorse and urge the people of Lagos to vote for him. Reviewing, the last elections, the group lamented that the deliberate non-compliance...

Demi Moore Moves in with Bruce Willis  Demi Moore has reportedly “moved in” with ex-husband Bruce Willis in the home he shares with now-wife Emma Heming and their two young children. She reportedly intends to help Heming take care of him and stay until "the very end." The 67-year-old Hollywood superstar was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, a degenerative disease that causes behavioral and language disorders. Moore and her three grown-up daughters with Willis quarantined in his home in Sun Valley, Idaho at the height of the pandemic. Bruce Willis  worried ex-wife, Demi Moore, has found a way to be of help as the Die Hard stud as he battles his dementia diagnosis — she's moved in with his current wife, Emma Heming, and the couple's two young daughters, "At first no one outside the family could understand what Demi was doing living with her ex and his new wife, but now it makes sense," charged the insider. "Demi has been a rock for the family and is...

CAN Disowns Letter Written On Governorship Election In Kaduna The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Kaduna State chapter, has refuted what it called “a fake letter, circulating on social media and other platforms in the name of CAN for Christians to vote for a particular political party in the governorship election in the state. CAN noted that the address, signature, letterhead, content, mode and pattern of writing is not written by CAN, saying that it is meant to tarnish the image of the body of Christ in the state. The aim of the fake letter, according to Rev. John Joseph Hayab, in a statement issued on Tuesday, said, “Why? Because some desperate politicians want to use us to poison the minds of our good brothers and neighbors Muslims. Christians and the general public should kindly disregard this.” The purported letter said, “After the review of the presidential and National Assembly elections that just concluded, all Christians in Kaduna State are requested to vote for a part...

PRESIDENT BUHARI COMMISERATES WITH VICTIMS OF LAGOS AUTO SPARE PARTS MARKET   President Muhammadu Buhari has learned with deep sadness the death of a 65-year-old security guard, the loss of personal property and means of livelihood of some hardworking Nigerians at the Akere Spare Parts market in the Apapa Ajegunle area of Lagos State.   The President's deepest sympathies are with the traders and their families, who bear the brunt of this unfortunate incident and are at crossroads of what to do after this temporary setback.   The President is equally concerned that a similar fire incident occurred at the popular Balogun market a few weeks ago, calling on relevant authorities to take precautions to stem the tide.   While the full extent and cause of the damage is being assessed, President Buhari commends the Lagos State Fire Service for responding to the incident, salvaging a nearby filling station with a 33,000 litres PMS tanker, amongst other adjoining buildings. ...

Court Adjourns Ex-Air Chief, Amosu, Others’ Alleged N21bn Fraud Trial Till June 7 Justice C.J. Aneke of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, adjourned till June 7, 2023 further hearing in the alleged N21bn fraud involving a former Chief of Air Staff, Adesola Amosu, and two others. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission,  EFCC,  on Tuesday,  November 13, 2018, re-arraigned Amosu  alongside  Air Vice Marshal Jacob Bola  Adigun, a former Chief of Account and Budgeting, and Air Commodore Gbadebo Owodunni, a former Director of Finance and Budgeting on an amended  13-count charge bordering on money laundering to the tune of N21bn. The defendants are being prosecuted for alleged conspiracy  and  conversion  of the funds belonging to the Nigerian Air Force, NAF, to the their personal use.  

 Court Grants INEC’s Request To Reconfigure BVAS Machines 8, 2023 The Court of Appeal has granted INEC permission to reconfigure BVAS. The Court of Appeal granted INEC’s request because the electoral body said all data in BVAS machines would be transferred to a back end server before they are reconfigured and will not be tampered with. The Applicants have also been granted permission to inspect BVAS. The court also ordered INEC to allow the Applicants to inspect and carry out digital forensic examination of all the electoral materials used in the conduct of the elections, as well as to avail them the Certified True Copy, of result of the physical inspection of the BVAS. The INEC deposed in their affidavit that the accreditation data will not be tampered with.

SANWO-OLU SYMPATHISES WITH AJEGUNLE FIRE VICTIMS  ·        Governor orders probe    Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has commiserated with the traders who lost their goods in the Akere Spare Parts Market in Ajegunle. He is shocked by the incident.  Mr. Governor, on behalf of the government, genuinely shares their grief. He has ordered a probe into the fire, which emergency workers have put out.  Besides, Mr Governor implores Lagosians to desist from attributing the unfortunate incident to any political party or its agents. Those who are struggling to make political gains from the incident are being mischievous.  It is shameful to take advantage of the misfortune of others to feather some political nests.  Gbenga Omotoso  HC, Information & Strategy.

I am on the ground in Akere Market, Ifelodun to assess the damage done by a fire allegedly set by an arsonist & political thugs.  This is most unfortunate. Our politics should be about ideas, not violence. Ajegunle people, do not be intimidated. We will rebuild together.  Lagos is built on harmony and cooperation, it is the center of excellence, despicable violence & fanning the flames of ethnic tension has no place in this beautiful state. -GRV. According to another source, they said he donated N15 million to the victims.  Watch video  and More photos below .

AJEROMI IFELODUN LOCAL GOVERNMENT, LAGOS STATE. AKERE MARKET FIRE INCIDENT: AN APPEAL FOR CALM. We have received with sadness the unfortunate incident at the Spare Parts Market, Akere in Olodi-Apapa, that was engulfed by an inferno in the wee hours of Wednesday, March 8, 2023. The immediate cause of the fire disaster is still to be established. The Chairman of the Council, Hon. Fatai Ayoola Ebie  was among the early callers to the scene after rushing to see for himself the extent of the damage as soon as he got wind of the incident. While at the scene, he sympathized with the traders, appealed for calm, ordered an investigation into the remote cause of the incident and assured the traders of government's resolve to rebuild the market. The Chairman has also gotten in contact with the executives of the market association. The Local Government legislators are also billed to visit the scene later today. Alas, since the news of the fire incident broke out overnight, there have been spur...

2023 ELECTIONS: IGP DIRECTS CPs, STRATEGIC COMMANDERS TO PROTECT ELECTORAL PROCESS As IGP Assures Electorates of Adequate Security, Level-Playing Ground In furtherance of the meeting held with Strategic Police Managers to discuss and review topical issues and strategies for a more secured electoral process, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, psc(+), NPM, NEAPS, fdc, CFR, has directed all Commissioners of Police and Strategic Commanders posted for the Gubernatorial and State Houses of Assembly election duties to mobilize all resources at their disposal to defend electorates, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) officials and sensitive materials, as well as the electoral process during the conduct of elections on 11th March 2023. Similarly, the IGP has ordered strategic deployments in accordance with the developed standard operating procedure for polling units to ensure maximum protection against intimidation, harassment, and assault on law-abiding citize...

March 7, 2023 Press Statement Ifeanyi Odii Remain Our Governorship Candidate in Ebonyi State - PDP The attention of the National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has been drawn to mischievous misinformation being peddled by some anti-democratic elements claiming that the PDP do not have a Governorship Candidate in Ebonyi State. The PDP States in clear terms that Ifeanyi Chukwuma Odii is and remains the Governorship Candidate of the PDP in Ebonyi State for the Saturday, March 11, 2023 Governorship election. The PDP therefore, in very strong terms, condemns the misinformation as the handiwork of enemies of our Party whose aim is to cause confusion, distract our Party members and mislead the people of Ebonyi State who have already made up their minds to vote in our Candidate, Ifeanyi Chukwuma Odii as the next Governor of Ebonyi State. Our Party urges our teeming members and supporters in Ebonyi State to disregard the said misinformation and continue to support...

On this International Women's Day, I celebrate the incredible contributions that women have made and continue to make in every aspect of Lagos. Women in our government, innovative female business leaders, hardworking women in the workplace and in our homes.  I also celebrate my wife Dr Ibijoke Sanwo- Olu, a strong voice in promoting and protecting the rights of women and girls.  As a government, we will continue to create opportunities for women, and drive legislation that promotes the rights of women in Lagos State.- Governor Sanwo-Olu.  One more photo below. 

I appreciate the hardwork and dedication of women all over the world, particularly Anambra women who are unrelenting in their pursuit of an excellent Society! Happy International Women’s Day Celebration. CC. Soludo CFR. Anambra State Governor   

"HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMEN DAYS TO US WOMAN"-  James Brown.  To me this is a joke taken too far because it is criminal in Nigeria and James Brown might face upto 14 years imprison. Nigeria's President Goodluck Jonathan signed a bill on Monday January 13,2014 ,criminalises same-sex relationships, defying western pressure over gay rights and provoking US criticism. The bill, which contains penalties of up to 14 years in prison and bans gay marriage, same-sex "amorous relationships" and membership of gay rights groups, was passed by the national assembly but Jonathan had delayed signing it into law. Nigeria's President Goodluck Jonathan signed a bill on Monday that criminalises same-sex relationships, defying western pressure over gay rights and provoking US criticism. The bill, which contains penalties of up to 14 years in prison and bans gay marriage, same-sex "amorous relationships" and membership of gay rights groups, was passed by the national as...

Fire guts Akere spare parts market in Lagos There was a fire outbreak at the Akere Spare Parts Market in Olodi-Apapa, Ajegunle area of Lagos State on Wednesday morning. The fire destroyed properties worth millions of naira. The cause of the fire is still unknown as of the filing of this report,but the rumours going round is not what I want to mention here on my blog because it might cause a riot because it involves two major tribes in Nigeria and who they voted for. According to reports, the fire started around 3:am on Wednesday morning. Watch video below and More photos below.