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Foreign AffairsPresident Of Gabon Nguema Shows Dance Moves, Cracks Up Audience by BlessedGift(op): 12:19pm On Apr 09, 2025

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-32bgkN2XLU

President of Gabon Brice Clotaire OLIGUI Nguema showing off his dance moves!

The dance is to show that he is healthy, energetic and sound to pilot the affairs of the country with lofty heart and with a little sleek dance move!🕺🏾

PoliticsRe: My Glasses Is AI, Has Charger, Software - Sowore (video) by BlessedGift(op): 10:58am On Apr 09, 2025
Lol


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9bIcrRil1A
Hopez456:
Lol! An analogue mind in a digital world. Love or hate Sowore, at least he's heating the buttocks of our oppressors and constantly being a check to their excesses. Wishing we have many like him. May strength comrade!
PoliticsRe: My Glasses Is AI, Has Charger, Software - Sowore (video) by BlessedGift(op): 7:14pm On Apr 08, 2025
Levels o
BlessedGift:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9bIcrRil1A

Today, I had an unsettling experience in court with Justice Musa Suleiman Liman of the Federal High Court in Abuja. He seemed unaware that a QR code represents an air ticket and was unfamiliar with AI glasses.

He also did not realize that these glasses could be medicated and even prescribed.

Additionally, he was not informed that one can book an appointment with a doctor via an app without knowing the specific doctor until the date of the visit, which may result in a different doctor from the same team attending to you. This situation arose during a case that the Police brought forth concerning IGP Kayode Egbetokun’s illegal position as Inspector General of Police.

I argued that he is illegally occupying this role, as he is supposed to retire in 2024.

Unfortunately, the judge’s cynicism turned what should have been a serious discussion into a farcical display of analog reasoning related to what ought to be a serious trial relating to “cybercrime.”

How do you as a judge sit over Cybercrime case when you have no knowledge of the cyber world?
PoliticsMy Glasses Is AI, Has Charger, Software - Sowore (video) by BlessedGift(op): 7:13pm On Apr 08, 2025

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9bIcrRil1A

Today, I had an unsettling experience in court with Justice Musa Suleiman Liman of the Federal High Court in Abuja. He seemed unaware that a QR code represents an air ticket and was unfamiliar with AI glasses.

He also did not realize that these glasses could be medicated and even prescribed.

Additionally, he was not informed that one can book an appointment with a doctor via an app without knowing the specific doctor until the date of the visit, which may result in a different doctor from the same team attending to you. This situation arose during a case that the Police brought forth concerning IGP Kayode Egbetokun’s illegal position as Inspector General of Police.

I argued that he is illegally occupying this role, as he is supposed to retire in 2024.

Unfortunately, the judge’s cynicism turned what should have been a serious discussion into a farcical display of analog reasoning related to what ought to be a serious trial relating to “cybercrime.”

How do you as a judge sit over Cybercrime case when you have no knowledge of the cyber world?

PoliticsRe: "Tinubu's Attack Dogs": Bwala Blasts Ndume Over Comment by BlessedGift(op): 5:49pm On Apr 08, 2025
Lol


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvRYv2_0vrE

snowball11:
Even the name "Bwala" sounds like an idiotic dog! grin
PoliticsRe: "Tinubu's Attack Dogs": Bwala Blasts Ndume Over Comment by BlessedGift(op): 2:10pm On Apr 08, 2025
Lol, Torh
BlessedGift:
Presidential spokesperson Daniel Bwala has blasted Senator Ali Ndume, who represents Borno South, for claiming that President Bola Tinubu has “attack dogs” who ignore facts and launch personal attacks.

Ndume made the statement during an interview on Arise TV, where he expressed concerns about the President’s appointments, saying they lacked fairness and federal character. He warned that after his interview, “attack dogs or Maga dogs” would likely target him for speaking out.

In response, Bwala called Ndume a frustrated politician and said it was wrong for him to repeatedly refer to government spokespersons as attack dogs without any pushback from the TV host.

Bwala posted on X (formerly Twitter), saying, “It’s amusing how a frustrated politician can appear on TV and call government spokesmen ‘attack dogs’ over seven times without being corrected. He spread false information without being fact-checked.

“But when a government spokesperson tries to respond, they’re interrupted before they can even complete a sentence, like a broken cassette from the 1980s. It’s sad.”
Politics"Tinubu's Attack Dogs": Bwala Blasts Ndume Over Comment by BlessedGift(op): 2:10pm On Apr 08, 2025

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvRYv2_0vrE


Presidential spokesperson Daniel Bwala has blasted Senator Ali Ndume, who represents Borno South, for claiming that President Bola Tinubu has “attack dogs” who ignore facts and launch personal attacks.

Ndume made the statement during an interview on Arise TV, where he expressed concerns about the President’s appointments, saying they lacked fairness and federal character. He warned that after his interview, “attack dogs or Maga dogs” would likely target him for speaking out.

In response, Bwala called Ndume a frustrated politician and said it was wrong for him to repeatedly refer to government spokespersons as attack dogs without any pushback from the TV host.

Bwala posted on X (formerly Twitter), saying, “It’s amusing how a frustrated politician can appear on TV and call government spokesmen ‘attack dogs’ over seven times without being corrected. He spread false information without being fact-checked.

“But when a government spokesperson tries to respond, they’re interrupted before they can even complete a sentence, like a broken cassette from the 1980s. It’s sad.”



Previous thread https://www.nairaland.com/8392591/ndume-knocks-tinubu-over-lopsided
PoliticsRe: LP Reveals Plans By Gov Otti to Contest From Another Party in 2027 (Video) by BlessedGift(op): 1:51pm On Apr 08, 2025
Definitely
VnAhunnaPl:
Obi and Alex Otti are playing the LP clown game.
PoliticsRe: LP Reveals Plans By Gov Otti to Contest From Another Party in 2027 (Video) by BlessedGift(op): 11:17am On Apr 08, 2025
Another twist
BlessedGift:
The Comrade Julius Abure-led National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Labour Party (LP), has threatened to sanction the Abia State Governor, Alex Oti, should he go ahead with the planned “illegal” stakeholders meeting, scheduled to hold on Wednesday, April 9th, 2025.
PoliticsLP Reveals Plans By Gov Otti to Contest From Another Party in 2027 (Video) by BlessedGift(op):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrbT65OzA38

The Comrade Julius Abure-led National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Labour Party (LP), has threatened to sanction the Abia State Governor, Alex Oti, should he go ahead with the planned “illegal” stakeholders meeting, scheduled to hold on Wednesday, April 9th, 2025.

It also warned the party’s Presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Mr. Peter Obi, against any conduct or utterance which promotes disunity within the party.

The party leadership said it would no longer take kindly to anti-party activities from any member “no matter how highly placed.”

In the same vein, the LP NEC also announced the sack of Hon. Afam Ogene from his position as leader of the party’s caucus in the House of Representatives. In his place, NEC appointed Barr. Ben Eternabene as the new leader.

These derisions were contained in a Communique read by the Party’s National Secretary, Alhaji Umar Farouk, at the end of a NEC meeting held at the party’s National Secretariat, In Abuja, on Monday.

Farouk said, “NEC in session in the exercise of its duties, hereby caution the former presidential candidate of our great party not to participate in any action capable of undermining the peace unity, and integrity of the party as the NEC will not hesitate to issue a stiffer penalty if found culpable.”

The party’s NEC also expressed satisfaction with the resent ruling of the Supreme Court affirming the Supremacy of the party in determining its leadership.

It further stressed that at no point within the Supreme Court judgement did it sack Julius Abure as National Chairman.

Farouk further said, “Accordingly, NEC in session reaffirmed the Nnewi National Convention held on the 27th of March 2024 that produced the current National Working Committee (NWC) members under the chairmanship of Barrister Julius Abure.

“NEC in session condemn in strong terms the activities of the Caretaker Committee illegally established by Alex Otti and Peter Obi in a so-called Stakeholders meeting held on the 4th of September 2024 in Umuahia.

“The Supreme Court admonished party leaders and members of the party to always abide by the constitution of the party.

“NEC noted that Article 14 (4) (B) gives the power to call meetings only to the National Secretary with the approval of the National Chairman.

Accordingly, NEC warned all members to abide by the constitution of the party.”

Speaking specifically about the Abia State Governor, the communique said, “NEC in session notes the various anti-party activities of Gov. Alex Otti, including calling of unauthorized Stakeholders meeting and usurping the powers of NEC.

“He also conducted the LGA Election using another Political Party. The Governor has also intensified his effort to factionalize the party leadership by calling an illegal NEC scheduled to hold on Wednesday.

“The leadership of the Labour Party is also aware of Governor’s plot to cripple our party before moving to another political party where he hopes to contest the 2027 Governorship Election.

“His anti-party activities is unbecoming of a highly respected personality and can no longer be acceptable, NEC stated that it will not hesitate to discipline him in line with Article 19 of the Party’s Constitution.

“NEC in session noted that would not hesitate to discipline any other erring member who violates the party constitution regardless of how big or powerful such individuals may be.

ogene’s removal as LP Caucus leader: “NEC in session reviewed the activities of the House of Representatives Caucus leader, Honourable Victor Adam Ogene and wishes to note as follows:

“That the voice of the current leadership of the party is not being heard in the hallowed lower chambers; that there is a lack of cohesion amongst our members in the House; that the leadership appears to be compromised; and that the ideology and programs of the party are not well represented.

“NEC in session, as a result of the aforementioned decided to relieve Honourable Ogene of that leadership role for dereliction of duty. Consequently, Hon. Barrister Ben Etanabene has been appointed by the NEC in session as the Labour Party’s Caucus Leader in the House of Representatives.”

The NEC subsequently mandated the NWC to communicate the decision to relevant authorities.

It also demanded they Ogene hand over all the party’s properties in his possession, particularly all the financial contributions made so far by other Labour Party lawmakers which are in his possession to the party, and render proper account to the party with immediate effect.

The party vows to go to any length to retrieve all its belongings, including monies that belong to it which Hon. Ogene is holding tight to.

Earlier, in his address of welcome, Abure who chaired the NEC meeting said, “Recent developments within our party, particularly in the aftermath of the Supreme Court’s pronouncement on the leadership matter, have necessitated this gathering.

“ Let me begin by extending our profound appreciation to the Supreme Court of Nigeria for its courageous and principled stance in affirming the supremacy of political parties in managing their internal affairs.

“In its judgement concerning the Labour Party, the apex court unequivocally reasserted that leadership disputes arising within a political party remain within the exclusive purview of the party’s constitution and governance structures.

“ Accordingly, the Court declined jurisdiction in the appeal brought by Senator Nenadi Usman, thereby reinforcing the foundational principle of party autonomy.

“It is, however, regrettable that certain actors, most notably Senators Nenadi Usman and Darlington Nwokocha, have chosen to misrepresent the ruling, deliberately misleading the public and attempting to manufacture confusion through a purported “Caretaker Committee.”

“Let it be stated categorically: this so-called committee is both unconstitutional and illegitimate.

“Those who convened the meeting in Umuahia lacked the legal authority to do so. Neither holds the office of National Chairman nor National Secretary as required by our party’s constitution.

“The Labour Party held a valid National Convention in 2019, whose tenure was constitutionally due to end in June 2023.

“In response to the extraordinary demands of the 2023 general elections, our NEC, meeting in Asaba in April of that year, authorized a one-year extension, pushing the end of tenure to June 9, 2024.

“In line with this resolution and the constitution of our party, a fresh National Convention was duly convened and held on March 27, 2024, in Nnewi, Anambra State.

“All procedures relating to that Convention were properly executed, and multiple court rulings have validated the legitimacy of the convention.

“Furthermore, our Constitution, specifically Articles 12 and 14 of the amended 2024 edition, clearly outlines the structure and authority of the party’s organs.

“Article 14 vests the power to issue notices for meetings of the National Convention, the NEC, and the National Working Committee (NWC) in the National Secretary, but only with the consultation and approval of the National Chairman.

“All proper procedures were followed in the convening of the March 2024 Convention, and the actions taken were both constitutional and widely endorsed.

“Let it be known across the federation and beyond: there is no vacuum in the leadership of the Labour Party.

“The National Working Committee, under my chairmanship, remains the recognized and legitimate leadership body of our party.

“We shall not cede ground to illegitimate actors or unconstitutional contraptions posing as transition committees.”

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2025/04/lp-crisis-abure-led-nec-threatens-to-sanction-gov-otti-peter-obi/
PoliticsRe: French-nigerian Lady Shares Personal Experience Of Harassment To Secure Contract by BlessedGift(op): 9:42am On Apr 08, 2025
Yes o
Nukilia:
Nigeria will survive these period...
Christianity EtcRe: ‘If You Criticize Me In Auchi, Somebody Will Kill You,’ Apostle Suleman (video) by BlessedGift(op): 4:33pm On Apr 07, 2025
Christianity Etc‘If You Criticize Me In Auchi, Somebody Will Kill You,’ Apostle Suleman (video) by BlessedGift(op): 4:32pm On Apr 07, 2025

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UfpFPR6VvwI

The General Overseer of Omega Fire Ministries International, Apostle Johnson Suleman, has boasted that there is a tendency for his critics to be killed if they speak ill of him in his church situated in the Auchi Area of Edo State.

Suleman sparked controversy with the statement in a video circulating on social media on Friday to prove his followers’ unwavering loyalty.

He said, “If you want to die and you’ve been praying for death, but it hasn’t come, there’s a way to make it happen,” Suleman declared.

“Come to Auchi, stand by the front gate of our church, and say something against me. Somebody will kill you, another will bury you, and the third will be doing praise and worship on your dead body.”

He went further to recount instances where individuals allegedly punished critics on his behalf.

“I’ve had cult boys bring people to me and say, ‘This boy was insulting you, we beat him and told him to apologize.’ I asked them, ‘Who are you?’ They said, ‘You no go like who we be, but you don help us.’ Kindness.”

Suleman is known for speaking about societal issues ranging from secular, governmental policies to entertainment.

PoliticsRe: Umahi Explains 'Miracle' Behind Quick Rehab Of Lagos Independence Bridge by BlessedGift(op): 12:35pm On Apr 07, 2025

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QvhyJncKDMs
iLoveYouToo:
Read the entire article and understand it
PoliticsRe: Take-It-Back Movement Protests In Lagos, Abuja, Rivers, Others by BlessedGift(op):
Protest in Lagos

Police PRO, earlier on TV


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PVt2SndkdU

BlessedGift:
Protest in Lagos
PoliticsTake-It-Back Movement Protests In Lagos, Abuja, Rivers, Others by BlessedGift(op): 11:06am On Apr 07, 2025

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vag_doikWxo?si=h8oSK1hYLgJPimS4

Young demonstrators under the aegis of the Take-It-Back Movement on Monday defied police warning and staged protests in Abuja, Lagos, Oyo, Rivers, among other states.

Clad in their signature orange berets, the protesters began their rally in Lagos at the Ikeja Under Bridge, marching through major roads in the state capital while chanting solidarity songs, under the watchful eyes of police officers.

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) had earlier urged the movement to cancel its planned nationwide protest, describing the timing as “ill-conceived and mischievous.”

However, in a swift response, activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore dismissed the police’s concerns, rejecting claims that the protest, scheduled for Monday, was intended to undermine the National Police Day celebration.

The Take-It-Back movement protests are usually without any specific demands. The “Take It Back” movement has been active in organizing protests and making demands on various issues: The state of the Nigerian economy, the president’s declaration of state of emergency in Rivers State, among other issues.

In Oyo, members of the Take-It-Back Movement protest held their peaceful demonstration in Ibadan, the state capital with security operatives on standby to ensure no breach of peace.
https://www.channelstv.com/2025/04/07/youths-defy-police-warning-stage-protests-in-lagos-oyo-rivers/amp/

PoliticsRe: French-nigerian Lady Shares Personal Experience Of Harassment To Secure Contract by BlessedGift(op): 10:33am On Apr 07, 2025
Lol
purples25:
Especially the bi racial and light skinned beautiful women. Them no dey use eyes see that one.
PoliticsRe: French-nigerian Lady Shares Personal Experience Of Harassment To Secure Contract by BlessedGift(op): 2:38am On Apr 07, 2025
French-Nigerian lady makes deep allegations
BlessedGift:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLGNPT6wbAM

In a Shocking new twist A French-Nigerian lady has exposed her personal experience of harassment—boldly backing Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s allegations.

The French-Nigerian woman’s account exposes the deep-rooted culture of abuse that women often face in Nigeria’s political and professional spheres.
PoliticsFrench-nigerian Lady Shares Personal Experience Of Harassment To Secure Contract by BlessedGift(op): 2:37am On Apr 07, 2025

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLGNPT6wbAM

In a Shocking new twist A French-Nigerian lady has exposed her personal experience of harassment—boldly backing Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s allegations.

The French-Nigerian woman’s account exposes the deep-rooted culture of abuse that women often face in Nigeria’s political and professional spheres.

PoliticsRe: Umahi Orders Closure Of Eko Bridge Waterway Over Safety Concerns (video by BlessedGift(op): 6:56am On Apr 06, 2025
Lol
booblacain:
This man is starting to look more like the Minister of works of Lagos than of Nigeria.
PoliticsRe: Umahi Explains 'Miracle' Behind Quick Rehab Of Lagos Independence Bridge by BlessedGift(op): 5:37am On Apr 06, 2025
Lol, true though
Catapault:
How many African countries have you visited?

Mr “Africa as a whole”.

You think “Africa” is what they show you on CNN?

Sit there talking rubbish about “Africa” while they are shooting ahead.

Don’t visit Tanzania or Kenya or Angola or Mozambique or Rwanda or Ivory Coast or Senegal to see how fast they are developing.

Any money you get now, is it not Dubai or London or America you will rush to, with your white-worshiping head?

Since your CNN-brainwashed head has told you that “Africa as a whole” is all about poverty, war, and deprivation.

BRAINWASHED THING.

Even in Nigeria there is growth. HEAVY GROWTH.

Many places that were glorified villages in the 1980s are now major cities with heavy infrastructure, from Abakiliki to Uyo, from Abuja to Akure, from Calabar to Awka to Asaba.

Railway networks and stations are much expanded with more under construction.

Have you used the Lagos intra-city Metro rail? It’s world class, and expanding.

There is heavy manufacturing of vehicles by indigenous companies like INNOSON, Nord, and PROFORCE.

Did your illiterate grandparents under colonial rule enjoy anything apart from New Yam festival or Osun festival in the village?

What do you mean there has been no growth?

Ignorant nonsense.
PoliticsRe: Umahi Orders Closure Of Eko Bridge Waterway Over Safety Concerns (video by BlessedGift(op): 5:11am On Apr 06, 2025
Minister showing workings
BlessedGift:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ekqua_98GQE

The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has called for immediate closure of the waterway between Eko Bridge and Carter Bridge due to damage on Eko Bridge by dredging activities.

Umahi made the call during an inspection tour of some bridges in Lagos State.

He urged Lagos State Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu to enforce the closure to prevent further accidents.

” The dredger that hit pier cap and the pier tumbled and they sunk,” the minister said.
He said that the driver of the dredger or its owner had been arrested, adding that the Federal Government would take a decisive action on that because the damage was much.

“I also saw a very serious dredging along Third Mainland Bridge, notwithstanding that the Federal Executive Council, about four months ago, banned dredging along a 10km radius from all bridges in Nigeria.”

The minister said that dredging near bridges undermined their structural integrity.

Umahi also appealed to members of the public to avoid parking and loading on bridges.

He emphasised the importance of safeguarding the lives of Nigerians and the country’s road infrastructure.
PoliticsUmahi Orders Closure Of Eko Bridge Waterway Over Safety Concerns (video by BlessedGift(op): 5:11am On Apr 06, 2025

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ekqua_98GQE

The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has called for immediate closure of the waterway between Eko Bridge and Carter Bridge due to damage on Eko Bridge by dredging activities.

Umahi made the call during an inspection tour of some bridges in Lagos State.

He urged Lagos State Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu to enforce the closure to prevent further accidents.

” The dredger that hit pier cap and the pier tumbled and they sunk,” the minister said.
He said that the driver of the dredger or its owner had been arrested, adding that the Federal Government would take a decisive action on that because the damage was much.

“I also saw a very serious dredging along Third Mainland Bridge, notwithstanding that the Federal Executive Council, about four months ago, banned dredging along a 10km radius from all bridges in Nigeria.”

The minister said that dredging near bridges undermined their structural integrity.

Umahi also appealed to members of the public to avoid parking and loading on bridges.

He emphasised the importance of safeguarding the lives of Nigerians and the country’s road infrastructure.

PoliticsRe: Umahi Explains 'Miracle' Behind Quick Rehab Of Lagos Independence Bridge by BlessedGift(op): 4:35am On Apr 05, 2025
Great update
BlessedGift:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QvhyJncKDMs
Minister of works, David Umahi, has declared the rehabilitated Independence Bridge in Lagos fit for use as he reopened it. The Bridge, which would have been closed to traffic for two months, became an emergency and was, therefore, reopened Friday afternoon as promised.

This was after a 72-hour work by construction firm, Buildwell, which was supervised by the minister himself. The bridge was shut down because a section on Victoria Island outbound caved in, became unusable and turned into an emergency project.

Umahi said a more permanent work would be done on the bridge after three weeks. The minister said that when the bridge was to be closed, there wasn’t enough announcement about alternative routes so that Lagosians who bore the pain of the closure would have worked out how to navigate.

He said in case of road or bridge closure in the future, the concerned Works controller or engineer must make full disclosure of alternative routes first.

Umahi expressed appreciation to Hitech Construction Company for its support and materials provided for the repair work, and all the engineers and workers who worked night and day to ensure that the bridge was reopened as fast as possible.

He also was thankful to Buildwell, the contractor that handled the work. “They didn’t first ask about price and cost when they were asked to provide their equipment,” the minister disclosed.

According to Umahi, the damage to the bridge was caused by the escape of sand beneath the roadway, which led to gradual sinking before the road eventually collapsed. The contractor, Buildwell, has constructed a retaining wall on piles to prevent further sand loss, stabilizing the structure.

Providing further details, the minister explained that the long-term repairs will be carried out in phases to minimize traffic disruption. The initial phase involves filling the affected section with sub-sand and laying a 450mm-thick stone base, allowing traffic to resume for two weeks.

After this period, reconstruction of the bridge deck will begin in sections, with traffic restricted to one half of the carriageway while work progresses on the other.

Umahi noted that completing the first carriageway could take up to two months, as the concrete slab will require 21 days to cure before traffic can be diverted to the repaired section and work can commence on the remaining half.

On Wednesday, April 2, 2025, Lagos experienced severe gridlock following the closure of the Independence Bridge (Marina-bound) for rehabilitation, which began the previous day, April 1. The shutdown disrupted traffic flow across major routes on Lagos Island, forcing motorists to seek alternative routes that quickly became overwhelmed.

The situation was worsened by heavy rainfall in Victoria Island, further slowing movement. Many commuters were trapped in traffic for over 12 hours, with some only reaching their destinations the following morning.
PoliticsUmahi Explains 'Miracle' Behind Quick Rehab Of Lagos Independence Bridge by BlessedGift(op): 4:34am On Apr 05, 2025
Minister of works, David Umahi, has declared the rehabilitated Independence Bridge in Lagos fit for use as he reopened it. The Bridge, which would have been closed to traffic for two months, became an emergency and was, therefore, reopened Friday afternoon as promised.

This was after a 72-hour work by construction firm, Buildwell, which was supervised by the minister himself. The bridge was shut down because a section on Victoria Island outbound caved in, became unusable and turned into an emergency project.

Umahi said a more permanent work would be done on the bridge after three weeks. The minister said that when the bridge was to be closed, there wasn’t enough announcement about alternative routes so that Lagosians who bore the pain of the closure would have worked out how to navigate.

He said in case of road or bridge closure in the future, the concerned Works controller or engineer must make full disclosure of alternative routes first.

Umahi expressed appreciation to Hitech Construction Company for its support and materials provided for the repair work, and all the engineers and workers who worked night and day to ensure that the bridge was reopened as fast as possible.

He also was thankful to Buildwell, the contractor that handled the work. “They didn’t first ask about price and cost when they were asked to provide their equipment,” the minister disclosed.

According to Umahi, the damage to the bridge was caused by the escape of sand beneath the roadway, which led to gradual sinking before the road eventually collapsed. The contractor, Buildwell, has constructed a retaining wall on piles to prevent further sand loss, stabilizing the structure.

Providing further details, the minister explained that the long-term repairs will be carried out in phases to minimize traffic disruption. The initial phase involves filling the affected section with sub-sand and laying a 450mm-thick stone base, allowing traffic to resume for two weeks.

After this period, reconstruction of the bridge deck will begin in sections, with traffic restricted to one half of the carriageway while work progresses on the other.

Umahi noted that completing the first carriageway could take up to two months, as the concrete slab will require 21 days to cure before traffic can be diverted to the repaired section and work can commence on the remaining half.

On Wednesday, April 2, 2025, Lagos experienced severe gridlock following the closure of the Independence Bridge (Marina-bound) for rehabilitation, which began the previous day, April 1. The shutdown disrupted traffic flow across major routes on Lagos Island, forcing motorists to seek alternative routes that quickly became overwhelmed.

The situation was worsened by heavy rainfall in Victoria Island, further slowing movement. Many commuters were trapped in traffic for over 12 hours, with some only reaching their destinations the following morning.
https://businessday.ng/news/article/breaking-independence-bridge-opened/?amp

PoliticsWhat Supreme Court Judgement Means To LP - Party Lawyer Explains (video) by BlessedGift(op): 2:38pm On Apr 04, 2025

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSj8YF2eO5c
Now that the Supreme Court has set aside the judgment of the Court of Appeal in Abuja recognising Julius Abure as the National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP).

In a unanimous judgment, a five-member panel of the apex court held that the Court of Appeal lacked the jurisdiction to have pronounced Abure National Chairman of the Labour Party, after finding out earlier that the substance of the case was about the party’s leadership.

The apex court held that the issue of leadership was an internal affair of a party over which courts lacked jurisdiction.

The court further allowed the appeal filed by Senator Nenadi Usman and one other and held that it was meritorious.

It also proceeded to dismiss the cross-appeal filed by the Abure group of the Labour Party for being unmeritorious.

In January, the Court of Appeal in Abuja reiterated that Abure remained the chairman of the LP.




A three-member panel of the appellate court, in a judgment delivered by Justice Hamma Barka, held that its judgment of November 13, 2024, which recognises Abure as national chairman, subsists and has not been set aside by any court.

Justice Barka made the declaration while delivering judgment in two separate appeals filed by Senator Esther Nenadi Usman and the caretaker committee and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

The appellate court in the two separate appeals held that it did not delve into the issue of the leadership of the Labour Party because such issues are not justiciable.

It said that anything done outside jurisdiction amounts to a nullity. Hence, the judgment of the Federal High Court delivered on October 8, 2024, by Justice Emeka Nwite is of no effect because it was delivered without jurisdiction.

PoliticsRe: Finally, Natasha Explained Why She Refused To Stand To Honour Akpabio In Senate by BlessedGift(op): 10:14am On Apr 04, 2025
Sure
Disenfranchised:
Uncle wey go chase small girl that girl no go respect am nah.
PoliticsRe: Finally, Natasha Explained Why She Refused To Stand To Honour Akpabio In Senate by BlessedGift(op): 7:10am On Apr 04, 2025
Lol
sariwlau:
This woman no regard this guy at all.
PoliticsRe: Finally, Natasha Explained Why She Refused To Stand To Honour Akpabio In Senate by BlessedGift(op): 2:49am On Apr 04, 2025
Interesting
BlessedGift:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcpR0YcOrgs

Suspended Kogi Central senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has explained why she refused to stand to honour, the Senate President, Goodwill Akpabio before her suspension.

Recall that the Senate had advised her to respect and obey the rules and orders of the legislative institution.

Rising on Order 55(1), the Chief Whip of the Senate, Mohammed Monguno pointed out that “it is the Rules and Order of the Senate that when the Senate President is being ushered into the chamber by the Sergeant-at-arms, all senators must stand up”.

The chief whip regretted that Natasha disrespected the Rules and Order of the Senate on Wednesday and Thursday by refusing to stand up like other senators, as required, when Akpabio entered the chamber.

He called on the female lawmaker to abide by the rules, irrespective of any circumstances, noting that the institution must be protected at all costs.

Senate President Godswill Akpabio sustained the order and urged all senators to be guided.
PoliticsFinally, Natasha Explained Why She Refused To Stand To Honour Akpabio In Senate by BlessedGift(op): 2:34am On Apr 04, 2025

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcpR0YcOrgs

Suspended Kogi Central senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has explained why she refused to stand to honour, the Senate President, Goodwill Akpabio before her suspension.

Recall that the Senate had advised her to respect and obey the rules and orders of the legislative institution.

Rising on Order 55(1), the Chief Whip of the Senate, Mohammed Monguno pointed out that “it is the Rules and Order of the Senate that when the Senate President is being ushered into the chamber by the Sergeant-at-arms, all senators must stand up”.

The chief whip regretted that Natasha disrespected the Rules and Order of the Senate on Wednesday and Thursday by refusing to stand up like other senators, as required, when Akpabio entered the chamber.

He called on the female lawmaker to abide by the rules, irrespective of any circumstances, noting that the institution must be protected at all costs.

Senate President Godswill Akpabio sustained the order and urged all senators to be guided.

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Torh
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Only the man name don tell you say na bush man.
PoliticsRe: Nwaebonyi Makes U-turn Plans To Report Ezekwesili To Igbo Traditional Leaders by BlessedGift(op): 3:54pm On Apr 03, 2025
Lol


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5LMWoDV_ws
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Help me tell that to ebuuubuuu the cow urine drinker.

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