Topnaija latest news updates for today, 5th July, 2024

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61-year-old Lagos man electrocuted during flood incident

A 61-year-old man lost his life after being electrocuted during a flood in Lagos State, according to the Lagos Police Command.

The incident occurred on Wednesday in the Orile-Iganmu area during heavy rainfall. Read more here.

Rivers State Assembly: court overturns order against speaker

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has dismissed an ex parte order issued by the Rivers State High Court that barred Martin Amaewhule from parading as the Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly and restricted 24 pro-Wike lawmakers from accessing the Assembly complex.

A three-man panel led by Justice Jimi Olukayode-Bada upheld the appeal filed by Amaewhule and the 24 lawmakers against the Speaker, Victor Oko-Jumbo, and others. The state high court had previously barred these lawmakers, alleging their defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Read more here.

Polaris Bank entangled in alleged N16.5 billion fraud

The Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, has taken over the prosecution of Polaris Bank and a staff member, Chinenye Duru, for alleged N16.5 billion fraud.

The office of the Inspector General of Police, which filed the case in December 2023, accused Polaris Bank and Mr Duru of fraudulently diverting over N16.5 billion from a customer’s various accounts within nearly eight years. Read more here.

Labour Party poised for historic landslide in UK Exit Polls

In a monumental shift in British politics, exit polls on Thursday indicated that the Labour Party is set to achieve a landslide victory, ending 14 years of Conservative rule. This seismic shift positions Labour leader Keir Starmer as the next Prime Minister, replacing Rishi Sunak.

According to the exit poll conducted for UK broadcasters, Labour is projected to win 410 seats in the 650-seat House of Commons. This would represent a dramatic reversal of fortune for the Conservatives, who are expected to secure only 131 seats. The Liberal Democrats are predicted to capture 61 seats, while Nigel Farage’s Reform UK could win 13 seats. Read more here.

Messi and Ronaldo: The Penalty Parallels

Argentina captain, Lionel Messi ironically missed a penalty kick just days after his rival, Cristiano Ronaldo missed his for Portugal. Why isn’t this surprising? And where have we seen this movie before?

The recent miss by Lionel Messi at the Copa America for Argentina against Ecuador is reminiscent of several instances where he and Ronaldo have faltered from the penalty spot in critical moments. Read more here.

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