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LAWSAN calls for calm, congratulates President Elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu
The National President of the Law Students’ Association of Nigeria (LAWSAN), His Excellency, Sen. Yasir Abubakar, GCOL and his Vice President, Her Excellency, Miss. Agogo Florence, OOL urges the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to look into the grievances of electorates across the Country and political parties flowing from the conduct of 2023 general elections of Nigeria which held this past Saturday. While commending INEC for the job so far, the Leaders of the Association noted that for an elections to be adjudged free, fair and credible, the electorates who are the foundation of the whole process must be heard and cleared of all their grievances, also the various political parties who participated in the electoral process.
The Association further added that all citizens deserve to be rewarded by a process that ensures that their votes truly count, having gone out in light of the prevailing situation in the Country to cast their votes. Even if not for anything else, but for this singular reason, their voices should be heard and addressed.
Also, they commended the INEC for the good job it has done so far and expressed optimism and confidence in the body to ensure that the process is not only seen but adjudged to be free, fair and credible as it has already set in motion a transparent narrative so far.
Conclusively, the Leaders of the Association appealed to all Candidates, their respective parties and citizens of the Country to remain calm, in line with the Peace Accord signed by all political parties and their candidates, while INEC after a thorough process has announced the APC Presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as the Presidential Elect,we enjoined all political parties, stakeholders, youths and women groups to join hands with the Presidential Elect to steer the ship of state and move Nigeria forward to the promised land, where equity, justice, fairness and freedom reigns supreme. The peace and progress of Nigeria remains the ultimate goal and we must all collectively come together to foster and uphold that peace, progress, unity and stability for the growth of the nation.
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has reported its seventh partial grid collapse in 2024. Despite the recurring issue, TCN’s General Manager of Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, reassured the public that efforts to restore power are well underway, with about 90% of substations receiving bulk power.
Mbah noted that the Azura Power Station initiated the grid recovery, although a minor setback occurred. However, power supply has been restored to the Abuja region and other key distribution centers. The Ibom Gas Generating Station remained unaffected, continuing to supply power to the South-South region.
An investigation into the cause of the collapse will commence once full grid restoration is achieved.
Vice President Kashim Shettima has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic tanker explosion in Jigawa State, which claimed over 100 lives. In a statement issued by his media aide, Stanley Nkwocha, Shettima, on behalf of President Bola Tinubu, extended condolences to the affected families, praying for strength and comfort in their time of grief.
Shettima assured the public that the federal government is mobilizing resources to support the injured and assist those affected. He has directed the immediate deployment of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to provide aid. The Vice President also stressed the need for a review of fuel transportation safety protocols to prevent future incidents.
In a separate statement, First Lady Oluremi Tinubu offered her condolences to Jigawa Governor Umar Namadi and the people of Jigawa, praying for peace and comfort for the families affected. She called the incident “unfortunate” and extended prayers for the recovery of the injured and the repose of the souls lost in the tragedy.
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has revealed that it intercepted a total of 10,598 pieces of arms and 114,929 rounds of ammunition valued at N9.58 billion over the past six years. Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, made this disclosure during a press conference on enforcement activities in Zone A.
Adeniyi highlighted that 60% of these seizures occurred in 2023, reflecting the Customs’ increased efforts to curb arms smuggling. He also mentioned that recent operations such as Operation Whirlwind and Operation Swift Sting are part of a strategic response to tackle evolving smuggling tactics.
In addition to arms seizures, the Customs CG announced the largest pangolin scale seizure since 2020, with 9,493 kg of scales confiscated in collaboration with the Wildlife Justice Commission. The joint operation led to four arrests across Kano, Kaduna, and Lagos. The NCS continues to intensify efforts against wildlife trafficking, targeting supply routes in northern Nigeria and border areas.
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