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BAGANBAZAR GRAPHSource-attributed newsWORLD deskThe Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has dismissed a suit filed by Chris Nkwonta challenging the emergence of a member of the House of Representatives, Sam Nwogu, as the All Progressives Congress, APC, candidate for Ukwa East and Ukwa West Federal Constituency.Nkwonta had approached the court to challenge Nwogu's emergence as the winner of the APC House of Representatives primaries for the constituency.Delivering judgement, the presiding judge, Justice Joyce Abdulmalik, held that the suit lacked merit and affirmed that Nwogu duly emerged as the candidate of the party through a valid and lawful primary election conducted in line with the Electoral Act and the APC guidelines.The court consequently dismissed the case and affirmed Sam Nwogu as the authentic APC candidate for Ukwa East and Ukwa West Federal Constituency.Nwogu thanked the judiciary for standing for truth and dedicated the victory to the people of Ukwa. He called for unity among party faithful ahead of the general electionAs of the time of this report, details of the certified true copy of the judgement are still being awaited.2027: Court dismisses suit challenging candidacy of APC Rep, Nwogu
BAGANBAZAR GRAPHSource-attributed newsWORLD deskGoods worth millons of naira have been destroyed after fire ravaged some shops at Bodija market, in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. The incident occurred in the early hours of Monday. It was learnt that 15 shops were affected.Chairman of the Oyo State Fire Service, Maroof Akinwande, confirmed the incident. He said that his men were immediately mobilised to the scene when they were informed. Akinwande in a statement made available to DAILY POST on Monday said, "On arrival, the crew discovered that 15 out of a row of 44 shops had been engulfed by flames and thick smoke billowing from the affected premises. "No casualty was recorded. The fire incident was as a result of electrical surge."Goods worth millons of naira destroyed as fire ravages shops in Ibadan market
BAGANBAZAR GRAPHSource-attributed newsWORLD deskThe Ogun State Government says Mistura Adebayo, a young girl reportedly found wandering on two occasions, is now in its custody as medical investigations begin in order to assess her health and determine the care she needs.The Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development disclosed this in a statement signed by its Permanent Secretary, Mrs Adebimpe Folusho Obienu, on Monday.The ministry said its intervention followed reports brought to the attention of the former Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Hon. Adijat Adeleye, by Adetoun Adejobi.According to the statement, Adeleye contacted the Permanent Secretary, who coordinated the deployment of social workers to the police station where Mistura had been taken.However, when the social workers arrived, they were informed that the girl had already been released to her grandmother.The ministry said it received another report the following day that Mistura had been seen wandering again, prompting a fresh intervention that led to her being taken into government custody.“Medical tests are ongoing to assess her health condition and determine whether she has any underlying issues that require further medical attention,” the ministry said.“We will continue to take all necessary steps to protect Mistura and ensure that she receives appropriate and lasting care in her best interests,” the ministry said.The ministry also urged residents to report cases of gender-based violence, child abuse, neglect, exploitation and other issues that threaten the safety and welfare of women and children.“Prompt reporting can save lives and protect vulnerable persons. We urge residents to speak up whenever they encounter situations that threaten the safety and welfare of women and children,” the ministry said.Mistura Adebayo in our