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Tribunal: Atiku, PDP Indicates Plans To Call 100 Witnesses

Both the Peoples Democratic Party and it’s candidate, Atiku Abubakar are challenging the declaration of the President-elect, Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in the February 25 election.
Both PDP and Atiku have indicated plans to call “not more than 100 witnesses” to the Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal.
Counsel for Atiku and the PDP, Chris Uche, addressing the court in Abuja on Saturday, said all the parties had met, and considered and agreed on the numbers of witnesses, duration and examination of witnesses.
Uche added that though the new time given them to call the witnesses is seven weeks, they would need three weeks, since the issues were getting narrower.
All the parties in the suit agreed to streamline the numbers of witnesses as well as the duration of each party to call witnesses.
For the evidence in chief, they categorised them into 30 minutes for the lead witness because they will tender and identify documents.
They also proposed 15 minutes for each respondent for cross-examination and five minutes for re-examination of the lead witness of the petitioners. In addition, 10 minutes was proposed for other witnesses of the petitioners, as well as 10 minutes for cross-examination of these witnesses, by the respondents.
The star witnesses of the respondents — the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Tinubu and the APC — 30 minutes was proposed, while 30 minutes was proposed for cross-examination of the respondents’ witness, by the respondents.
INEC said it has two witnesses that will testify, while the counsel to President -elect said it had 39 witnesses ready.
For the President-elect, the report of any star witness should be made available 48 hours before hearing.
The schedule of documents to be filed must be given to other parties before the hearing and calling of witnesses.
Examination of experts/star witnesses was fixed for 20 minutes, while cross-examination by respondents was scheduled for 30 minutes. Re-examination was fixed at five minutes.
Furthermore, examination of non-experts/star witness was scheduled for 10 minutes; cross-examination, 15 minutes; and re-examination at five minutes.
The same applies for the APC. The only difference is the number of witnesses — it has 25 witnesses set to testify.
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NIPOST Intercepts Cannabis By Post
The shipment originated from Bangkok, Thailand, and was addressed to a recipient in Lagos.

The Nigerian Postal Service has intercepted a consignment containing seven pouches of cannabis concealed inside a duvet cover that arrived in Lagos from Thailand.
The shipment originated from Bangkok, Thailand, and was addressed to a recipient in Lagos.
Details of the sender and receiver have been withheld as investigations are ongoing by the appropriate Security Agencies.
This interception underscores NIPOST’s commitment to transforming the postal industry into a secure, reliable, and trusted channel of communication and commerce.
The agency is determined to protect the public from the dangers of illicit substances while safeguarding the integrity of the postal network.
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BREAKING: Fire Outbreak at Afriland Tower on Broad Street, Lagos Island (Photos)

A fire outbreak is currently raging at the six-storey Afriland Tower on Broad Street, Lagos Island.

According to the Deputy Controller General of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Ogabi Olajide, the emergency call was received at exactly 1:38 PM today.
Firefighters from the Ebute Elefun and Sari Iganmu Fire Stations swiftly responded to the scene.

The blaze reportedly started in the inverter room located in the basement of the building. Thick smoke has since spread throughout multiple floors, shrouding the entire structure.
Evacuation of occupants is actively underway. Firefighting crews have successfully brought the flames under control, helping to restore calm after initial panic gripped the area.
More updates to follow.
Video link below: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DOqok93jsE8/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
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UPDATE: LASEMA Promises Swift Action Following Ebute Meta Building Collapse

Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has reaffirmed its dedication to protecting lives and property following the recent building collapse in Ebute Meta.
At the site on Monday evening, LASEMA’s Permanent Secretary, Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, announced that a thorough investigation is underway to determine the cause of the collapse. The probe will include material testing and other technical assessments by relevant authorities.
“Our top priority is safeguarding lives, and we are committed to preventing similar incidents in the future,” Oke-Osanyintolu stated. “We have mobilized all necessary agencies for a comprehensive investigation.”
He urged residents to support government efforts by complying with building regulations and reporting unsafe structures, emphasizing that enforcement requires community cooperation.
Regarding casualties, Oke-Osanyintolu said the numbers are still being confirmed. So far, six people have been rescued alive, while four have been confirmed dead. Emergency teams remain on site, conducting rescue operations with caution and professionalism.
Heavy-duty equipment has been deployed, and efforts have continued nonstop since the collapse on Friday evening.
The Permanent Secretary stressed that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s administration is committed to enforcing building codes strictly but called on residents to adhere to approved standards for their safety.
“We urge everyone to stay calm and allow rescue teams to work without disruption,” he added.
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