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UPDATE: Lagos House of Assembly passes vote of confidence on Speaker, Meranda

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Lawmakers at the Lagos State House of Assembly have passed a vote of confidence on the Speaker, Mojisola Meranda.

The passing of the vote comes amid ongoing disagreement between the Department of State Services, DSS, and the Nigerian Police Force over the sealing of their offices.

Recall that the Police Force alongside the Department of State Security, DSS, stormed the premises of the Lagos State House of Assembly, in the early hours of today Monday, February 17, sealing up the offices of the Speaker, Mojisola Meranda, her deputy and clerk of the house.

As of 10 am, armed security personnel have taken over the premises at Alausa, Ikeja, and the environs frisking every passerby.Meranda, however, arrived with her convoy at about 11.15am.

The embattled, former Speaker of the House, Mudashiru Obasa, has sued the state lawmakers challenging his removal as the Speaker of the Assembly.

The sealing of the offices comes after Obasa had filed a motion at the Ikeja Division of the State High Court, where he is seeking an accelerated hearing of his suit.

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Nigeria’s National grid collapses plunge 36 cities into darkness

The Nigeria National Grid, reported on its X handle that the megawatt (MW) generated dropped from 2,917.83 (MW) to 1.5 (MW) between 11 am and 12 pm on Wednesday, adding, “System restoration is in progress.

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The Nigeria national grid collapsed again on Wednesday.

Consequently, the Disco loads of all power distribution companies across the country aside Ibadan DisCo have come down to zero megawatt.

The Nigeria National Grid, reported on its X handle that the megawatt (MW) generated dropped from 2,917.83 (MW) to 1.5 (MW) between 11 am and 12 pm on Wednesday, adding, “System restoration is in progress.”

The statement read, “Dear Valued Customers, Please be informed that the power outage currently being experienced is due to a loss of supply from the national grid at 11:23 hrs today, affecting electricity supply across our franchise areas.

“Rest assured, we are working closely with the relevant stakeholders to ensure power is restored once the grid is stabilized. Thank you for your patience and understanding.”

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15 die While Returning from Jehovah’s Witnesses Convention

The accident occurred at about 6:45 p.m. when a trailer driving against traffic collided with a bus carrying the victims.

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Tragedy struck yesterday as 15 Jehovah’s Witness worshippers lost their lives in a fatal road crash at Awomama Bridge in Imo State.

The accident occurred at about 6:45 p.m. when a trailer driving against traffic collided with a bus carrying the victims.

The witnesses from the Agwa community in Oguta Local Council, were returning from the annual Jehovah’s Witness Assembly Convention in Uli, Anambra State.

All passengers in the bus reportedly died on the spot. Their remains have been deposited in a morgue.

The Chairman of Oguta Local Council, Ifeanyi Nnani, expressed shock over the incident.

In a statement signed by his aide, Orum Desmond, he commiserated with the families of the deceased and prayed for God’s comfort and strength for them in their time of grief.

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Bayelsa Viral Assault: Court Orders 21-Day Remand for Three Female Suspects

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Three young women linked to a disturbing assault captured in a viral video have been remanded at the Okaka Correctional Centre in Yenagoa, the capital of Bayelsa State. The suspects — identified as Kadi Blessing, Becky, and Miracle — appeared before a Magistrate Court on Tuesday, where they were formally arraigned on multiple serious charges.

The case, which has sparked widespread outrage on social media and across the country, involves allegations of a violent physical attack that was recorded and circulated online, drawing the attention of both the public and law enforcement authorities.

During the court proceedings, the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) requested additional time to allow investigators to conduct further inquiries into the incident. Granting the request, the presiding magistrate ordered that the defendants be remanded in custody for an initial period of 21 days at the Okaka Correctional Centre.

The three women are currently facing a slew of charges, including assault, cyberbullying, cyberstalking, attempted murder, and other related offenses. Legal experts suggest that the gravity of the allegations could potentially lead to a transfer of the case to a higher court, depending on the outcome of ongoing investigations.

Meanwhile, human rights advocates and child protection groups have called for a thorough and speedy investigation to ensure justice is served, not just for the victim but as a deterrent against similar acts of violence.

Bayelsa State Police Command has assured the public of its commitment to ensuring that all parties involved in the incident are held accountable in accordance with the law.

The court is expected to reconvene after the 21-day remand period to review the findings of the investigation and determine the next phase of legal proceedings.

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