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September 6, 2023 Deliver Judgement Without Fear, LP Tells Presidential Tribunal

Deliver Judgement Without Fear, LP Tells Presidential Tribunal

The long-awaited verdict of the Presidential Election Petitions Court is set to be delivered in some hours.

The Lagos State Chapter of the Labour Party has urged the judges sitting at the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal in Abuja to deliver judgment with utmost fairness as they set to deliver judgment today, Wednesday, September 6, 2023.

The judgment will be delivered by the tribunal's Chairman, Justice Haruna Tsammani, assisted by other members of the panel-Justices Stephen Adah, Monsurat Bolaji-Yusuf, Moses Ugo, and Abba Mohammed.

The proceedings will be held at the Court of Appeal, Three Arms zone in Abuja.

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof Mahmood Yakubu, had on the first of March declared Bola Tinubu of the All-Progressives Congress as the president-elect after polling 8.8 million to defeat the PDP standard bearer, Atiku Abubakar, who scored 6.9 million, the LP candidate, Peter Obi, who polled 6.1 million and 15 other candidates.

September 6, 2023 Tight Security As Presidential Tribunal Pronounces Judgment Today

Tight Security As Presidential Tribunal Pronounces Judgment Today

The Court of Appeal Headquarters in Abuja is brimming with a robust security presence as the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC) readies itself to pronounce judgment on three petitions seeking to unseat President Bola Tinubu from office.

Security personnel, armed to the teeth and representing the Nigeria Army, Nigeria Police Force (NPF), and the Nigeria Civil Defence and Security Corps (NSCDC), have been strategically positioned at all entrances to the court. Meanwhile, armed with extensive lists, the Department of State Services (DSS) personnel meticulously verify the identities of all individuals entering the premises.

The court has warned that only accredited individuals will be granted access, even instructing its staff to remain home. However, it has announced its intention to allow a live broadcast of the judgment on the three petitions.

The five-member panel, led by Justice Haruna Tsammani, had given the green light for judgment on August 1 after all parties had presented their final briefs of argument.

The three petitions, identified as CA/PEPC/03/2023, CA/PEPC/05/2023, and CA/PEPC/04/2023, were filed by Mr Peter Obi of the Labour Party (LP), former Vice President and People’s Democratic Party (PDP) candidate Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, and the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), respectively.

On March 1, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared President Tinubu, the candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), as the winner of the presidential election held on February 25. He secured a total of 8,794,726 votes, defeating his two major rivals - Alhaji Atiku of the PDP, who came in second with 6,984,520 votes, and Mr Obi of the LP, who placed third with 6,101,533 votes.

Dissatisfied with the election outcome, Atiku and Obi approached the court to challenge the validity of the election results. In their separate petitions, they claimed victory in the presidential poll and contested President Tinubu's eligibility to contest the election. Additionally, they are seeking the withdrawal of the Certificate of Return issued to him by INEC.

September 6, 2023 UNILAG Students Stage Protest Against Tuition Increase Today

UNILAG Students Stage Protest Against Tuition Increase Today

The Lagos State Police Command's Request for Notification Regarding the UNILAG Protest on September 6, 2023"

The Lagos State Police Command has called upon the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) to notify them about their planned protest, scheduled for today, September 6, 2023, at the University of Lagos.

NANS had previously cautioned the Department of State Services (DSS) not to obstruct students' exercise of their right to protest, emphasising that this right is universally recognised as a fundamental human right. On Monday, Giwa Temitope, the National Public Relations Officer of the union, dismissed the DSS's assertion that certain politicians were inciting student leaders to engage in violent protests against the Federal Government on socio-economic issues, deeming it propaganda and confirming that the protest would proceed as planned.

Last week, the Student Solidarity Group Against Fee Hike announced their intention to protest against the fee increase at the University of Lagos on September 6, 2023. Femi Adeyeye, one of the group's leaders, assured the media that the protests would proceed as scheduled, stating, "We're all set, students are ready."

In support of the students, the NANS Public Relations Officer (PRO) issued a statement on Tuesday, declaring the student body's intention to participate in the UNILAG protest and urging the DSS not to infringe upon students' rights. Giwa commented, "It is quite embarrassing that the DSS has veered into being the propaganda arm of the Federal Government, raising false alarms and interfering in matters unrelated to their professional mandate. As an association, we remain dissatisfied with how Nigerian society is managed, particularly regarding arbitrary fee hikes in our tertiary institutions. Therefore, students are encouraged to come out in large numbers and join the protest to demand the immediate reversal of fees at the University of Lagos."

The University of Lagos management had increased fees in July 2023, citing "prevailing economic realities" as the rationale behind the hike. However, the state Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, emphasised that protesting is a fundamental human right, and the police request that students inform them in advance to implement appropriate measures. Hundeyin stated, "The police do not prohibit protesters. It is their inherent right. We only advise them to inform the police so that necessary measures can be taken."

September 5, 2023 BNXN Set To Release Debut Album ‘Sincerely, Benson’ On October 5

BNXN Set To Release Debut Album ‘Sincerely, Benson’ On October 5

Music sensation BNXN has made a name for himself through his string of hit collaborations and singles, making him one of the most successful artists in Afrobeats' digital era.

The singer has announced his debut album' Sincerely, Benson' on his Instagram account, October 5, 2023, as the release date. He described the album as everything he wanted and stands for.

"This is about everything I want and everything I stand for. This is about everything that keeps my heart racing and everything I'd die for. This is about truth. This is about perspective. This is about purpose. This is about reality. My reality. This is as Sincere as it gets."

Since announcing himself on the mainstream in 2020, BNXN has become a popular figure in Nigerian music, especially for his stellar guest appearances on hit singles such as Ladipoe's 'Feeling' and Pheelz's 'Finesse'.

After establishing himself as Nigeria's chorus master, BNXN released his debut EP 'Sorry I'm Late' in 2021. He followed it up with his sophomore EP 'Bad Since '97' in 2022, featuring guest appearances from Wizkid and Olamide.

In 2023, BNXN released the charting singles 'Pray' and 'Gwagwalada' featuring Kizz Daniel & Seyi Vibez, likely in his upcoming debut album. He also made a remarkable guest appearance on Minz's 'Wowo' remix.

BNXN's popularity has soared since the release of his sophomore EP, and he hopes to use his debut album to propel his success further.

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