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September 25, 2023

September 25, 2023September 25, 2023 IFMNEWS

Lagos Governorship Election Tribunal Upholds Sanwo-Olu’s Victory

The Lagos Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal has ruled in favour of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, dismissing the petitions filed by Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour and the Labour Party, as well as Olajide Adediran of the People’s Democratic Party.

Both Rhodes-Vivour and Adediran contested the results of the March 18 governorship election in Lagos state, challenging the victory of Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu and his deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat. The judgement, delivered by Justice Mikhail Abdullah on Monday, September 25, 2023, affirms Sanwo-Olu's win.

September 25, 2023

September 25, 2023September 25, 2023 IFMNEWS

Supreme Court Assures Presidential Election Petition Unaffected By Fire Outbreak

Festus Akande, the Public Relations Officer for the court, has stated that the fire incident that occurred on Monday morning has no connection to and will not affect the ongoing presidential election petition.

Earlier reports indicated that a section of the Supreme Court complex located at the Three Arms Zone in Abuja was engulfed by fire on Monday morning. Addressing the situation during an interview on Arise TV, Akande clarified that the fire outbreak would not disrupt proceedings within the court.

He explained, “There is no link, and it will not impact anything in the court. This incident occurred in a chamber equipped with a computer, other equipment, and a functional library used by any justice occupying such a chamber. The only items affected were the books and computer equipment in the chamber. Even the books can be replaced."

Akande further emphasised that this incident was unrelated to the ongoing proceedings, as it was caused by an electrical fault that could occur anywhere and is part of daily occurrences.

September 25, 2023

September 25, 2023September 25, 2023 IFMNEWS

Yahaya Bello Dismisses Aide Ogah In Stakeholders’ Relations Role

In an announcement on Monday, Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State declared the termination of his Special Adviser on stakeholder relations, Anthony Ogah.

The decision was conveyed through a statement released in Lokoja by Folashade Arike-Ayoade, the Secretary to the Government of Kogi. This dismissal became effective as of Sunday.

"The directive for the immediate dismissal of Ogah, who served as the Special Adviser to the Governor on Stakeholders Relations, has been issued by Gov. Bello. Ogah's role as the special adviser to the governor officially concludes on September 24. Gov. Bello extends his best wishes to Ogah in his future endeavours," stated the government.

No specific reason was provided for Ogah’s dismissal. He was instructed to promptly surrender his identity card and any other government property or documents to the Permanent Secretary, Administration, in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the state.

September 22, 2023

September 22, 2023September 22, 2023 IFMNEWS

TUC Declares 1-Day Protest In Lagos

In a significant move, the Trade Union Congress (TUC) has scheduled a one-day protest in Lagos State, South-West Nigeria, set to take place on Monday, September 25.

This demonstration is in response to what the TUC perceives as the Lagos State Government's stringent measures against the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN), an affiliate of the TUC.

During a press briefing in Abuja, TUC President Festus Osifo emphasised the necessity of this protest, citing the failure of the Lagos State Government to adhere to a court ruling on the matter. Osifo pointed out that strikes are typically considered a last resort for trade unions, expressing hope that the state government will take definitive steps to avert industrial action that could potentially have repercussions within and across the nation.

Various affiliate members of the TUC are already in the process of mobilising their constituents. These include the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), the Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria, the Association of Senior Staff of Banks, Insurance and Financial Institutions (ASSBIFI), and the Senior Staff Association of Statutory Corporations and Government-Owned Companies.

Stay tuned for further updates on this crucial event, a testament to the TUC's dedication to upholding workers' rights and interests.

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