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Tragedy Strikes Again: Two Dead, Shops Destroyed In Lagos Gas Explosion
Tragedy Strikes Again: Two Dead, Shops Destroyed In Lagos Gas Explosion
A gas explosion at a retail shop in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos State, has claimed the lives of at least two individuals and left three others with severe injuries. SP Benjamin Hundeyin, the state’s Police Public Relations Officer, confirmed the incident via a post on his official X handle on Wednesday.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
According to Hundeyin, the explosion, which occurred on Tuesday at Abule Pan along the Lekki-Epe Expressway in Ibeju Lekki, engulfed approximately four shops. The devastating incident underscores the urgent need for heightened safety measures in handling gas-related activities.
Expressing condolences, Hundeyin emphasized the importance of preventing avoidable deaths and urged the public to prioritize safety awareness.
This tragedy comes just one week after a similar gas explosion in Lagos State, which resulted in property damage and multiple injuries. In that incident, which took place in the Alayabiagba community in the Ajegunle-Apapa area, a pregnant woman and 21 others sustained varying degrees of injury.
The recurrence of such incidents underscores the critical need for comprehensive safety protocols and public awareness campaigns to mitigate the risks associated with gas usage and storage.
The leadership crisis within the Labour Party has escalated as Julius Abure rejected the recent ruling of the Court of Appeal and announced plans to challenge it at the Supreme Court of Nigeria.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
News reports that the Court of Appeal in Abuja dismissed Abure’s case and upheld an earlier judgment removing him as the party’s national chairman. The court also affirmed recognition of Nenadi Usman as the legitimate leader of the party.
The dispute traces back to a Federal High Court ruling, which relied on a Supreme Court decision that nullified the process that brought Abure into office. The courts maintained that his tenure had ended and directed the Independent National Electoral Commission to recognise Usman’s leadership.
However, Abure rejected the judgment, insisting that the 2024 party convention that produced him remains valid and supports his claim to leadership.
He has now instructed his legal team to approach the Supreme Court in a bid to overturn the Appeal Court’s decision.
Abure described the ruling as unacceptable to him and his supporters, arguing that it contradicted established legal principles and internal party autonomy.
He maintained that the Labour Party’s 27 March 2024 convention in Nnewi remains valid for four years, claiming the court failed to properly consider it in its decision.
He also faulted the Umuahia meeting that produced a caretaker committee, describing it as unconstitutional under the party’s rules, arguing that only the National Chairman and National Secretary have the authority to convene NEC meetings.
Abure reaffirmed that the judgment would be appealed, stating that his legal team has already been mobilised to take the matter to the Supreme Court for final determination.
What is the current Dollar to Naira exchange rate in the black market, also known as the parallel market (Aboki FX)?....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Below is the latest black market rate for the Dollar to Naira exchange on Tuesday, 21st April, 2026. At this rate, you can exchange your dollars for naira.
Dollar to Naira Black Market Rate Today
In the Lagos parallel market, Bureau De Change (BDC) operators reportedly sold the dollar at ₦1400 and bought it at ₦1393, according to market sources.
It is important to note that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) does not recognize the parallel (black) market and advises individuals seeking foreign exchange to carry out transactions through official banking channels.
Black Market Rate (USD to NGN)
- Selling Rate: ₦1400
- Buying Rate: ₦1393
CBN Official Rate (USD to NGN)
- Highest Rate: ₦1357
- Lowest Rate: ₦1345
Exchange rates may vary depending on location and dealers, as market prices are not fixed and can change frequently.
The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, has issued a notice of consequences for disobedience of court order against Samuel Anyanwu and the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Joash Amupitan.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In a Form 48 dated April 20, 2026, the court warned that both individuals could face imprisonment if they fail to comply with its judgment delivered on January 12, 2026.
The judgment had earlier dismissed Anyanwu’s suit challenging his expulsion from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
The notice stated in part that continued disobedience of the court’s order would amount to contempt, punishable by imprisonment.
The case, Suit No. CV/1050/2025, listed Anyanwu as respondent, while senior PDP officials, including Iliya Umar Damagum representing the party’s National Executive Committee, appeared as applicants.
The dispute originated from the PDP’s decision to expel Anyanwu over alleged anti-party activities, a move recommended by the party’s National Disciplinary Committee in March 2025 and later approved by its leadership.
Although Anyanwu filed an appeal on April 10, 2026, a faction of the PDP insists that the original judgment remains valid and enforceable.
The party referenced Section 287(3) of the 1999 Constitution, arguing that filing an appeal does not automatically suspend the execution of a court judgment.
It further maintained that Anyanwu is no longer a member of the party and therefore cannot act in any official capacity.
The development reflects ongoing tensions within the PDP, which is currently divided into rival factions.
One faction is led by Tanimu Turaki (SAN) and supported by governors such as Seyi Makinde and Bala Mohammed, while another group is aligned with Nyesom Wike.
In a related letter dated April 16, 2026, the Turaki-led faction urged INEC to withdraw recognition of Anyanwu as PDP National Secretary, warning that failure to comply could trigger contempt proceedings against the commission’s leadership and further legal action.
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