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Lagos Gov Petition: Rhodes-Vivour Concludes Case Against Sanwo-Olu
The Lagos State Labour Party (LP) governorship candidate for 2023, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour has closed his arguments against the legitimacy of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s win in the March 18 election on Tuesday.
Rhodes-Vivour is additionally disputing the eligibility of Lagos State Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hazmat, to run for office, citing allegations that Hazmat renounced his Nigerian citizenship and pledged allegiance to the United States of America.
During the ongoing hearing on Tuesday, the petitioner’s legal representative, Mr. Idowu Benson, informed the governorship election petition tribunal, headed by Arum Ashom and comprising three justices, that the petitioner would be concluding his case.
Throughout the Labour Party candidate’s petition, ten witnesses provided testimony.
Furthermore, the petitioner’s counsel submitted a Certified True Copy (CTC) of the INEC Form EC9, which is an affidavit containing the candidate’s details which was completed by Hamzat and was previously presented by the legal representative of the fourth respondent, All Progressives Congress (APC), during the tribunal proceedings.
Despite objections raised by the counsel representing the four respondents, the tribunal decided to accept the document presented by the petitioner as evidence. The document was marked as Exhibit PE713.
Mr. Noris Quakers (SAN), the counsel for the All Progressives Congress (APC), argued that the Certified True Copy (CTC) submitted by the petitioner had been stored by the first respondent and was not included in the court records.
He said “It’s not a document before this tribunal. It’s only a document signed by the Independent National Electoral Commission that can be tendered.
“We will further argue on why this document should not be admitted in the final written address.” He added.
During the tribunal proceedings, the INEC counsel, Mr. Eric Obigor, expressed his intention to schedule a date to present their defense while commending the petitioner for concluding their case.
In response, the tribunal directed the first respondent to commence their defense on the upcoming adjourned date.
However, the first respondent requested additional time from the court to organize their materials and prepare their case.
In response, Mr. Bode Olanipekun (SAN), the counsel representing Sanwo-Olu and Hamzat, praised the petitioner for concluding their case, suggesting that they should have withdrawn earlier.
It was reported that the proceedings on Monday were delayed due to the health condition of a witness from the Labour Party (LP).
Subsequently, the tribunal decided to adjourn the proceedings until July 5 to allow INEC to present its defense.
Super Eagles Captain, Ahmed Musa has been signed up by Jaiz Bank as a brand ambassador.
An elated Musa made the disclosure in a statement on his verified handle on micro-blogging site, X on Thursday.
The Kano Pillars striker urged his fans to troop to Jaiz Bank to do business for trusting him with the new role.
He exclaimed, “And to my amazing fans – if you want to support me, make sure to head over to Jaiz Bank and open your accounts with them today! ”
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He wrote, “✨Alhamdulillah✨ I am SO excited to announce that I’ve officially joined Jaiz Bank as their newest ambassador! 🎉💼
“A huge thank you to @JaizBankNG for trusting me and allowing me to be a part of this amazing journey! 🙏🏼💚 It’s an honor to represent a brand that believes in growth, security, and financial empowerment.
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On November 20, 2024, Kenya’s First Lady, Rachel Ruto, celebrated her 56th birthday and her husband President William Ruto publicly expressed his love and appreciation for his wife on this special day, wishing her well.
The birthday celebrations were marked by an outpouring of goodwill from political figures, media, and citizens across Kenya, who praised her for her grace, leadership, and significant contributions to society, particularly through initiatives like the Joyful Women Organisation, which aims to empower rural women.
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The day was characterized by a collective acknowledgment of her role as a national figure dedicated to community upliftment.
In a heartfelt message, President William Ruto took to social media, writing, “Happy birthday my love, @MamaRachelRuto. Continue being a blessing to me and our children. Mungu akubariki sana,” which translates to “God bless you abundantly.”
Other prominent leaders also extended their wishes to the First Lady, with Anne Waiguru, EGH, OGW, Governor of Kirinyaga County, tweeting, “Happy Birthday First Lady,” further showing the respect and admiration for Rachel Ruto’s leadership and impact.
A gas cylinder explosion at a filling station in Jibia Local Government Area of Katsina State has resulted in significant damage to six vehicles, according to a statement from the Katsina State Police Command.
The command’s spokesperson, Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu, confirmed the incident, which occurred on Friday, November 15, 2024.
He explained that a loud explosion alerted police operatives from the Jibia Divisional Police Headquarters. Responding promptly, the Divisional Police Officer led a team to the site, supported by military personnel.
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“Upon arrival, operatives found a truck loaded with gas cylinders engulfed in flames at Tamal filling station, along Kagadama-Magamar Jibia Road,” Sadiq-Aliyu stated. The joint team acted swiftly, deploying measures to protect lives and limit property damage. Their efforts successfully extinguished the fire.
The spokesperson added, “Six motor vehicles were significantly affected by the fire incident, but fortunately, no life was lost.”
State Commissioner of Police, Aliyu Abubakar-Musa, has directed a thorough investigation to determine the cause of the explosion. Updates on the findings will be provided as investigations progress.
This incident highlights the need for heightened safety measures at gas filling stations to prevent such occurrences.
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