Oyo Govt Secretariat Partially Torched By Ibadan Explosion
The impact of the explosion that occurred in the Adeyi area of Bodija, Ibadan on the night of Tuesday, January 17, extended to the Oyo State Government Secretariat in Agodi. Some glass windows of the Governor’s office were shattered, including those in the governor’s private office and hallways, were affected by the force of the explosion. The incident also damaged a section of...
I Lost My Brother In Ibadan Explosion – Survivor
A survivor of the explosion that occurred at Dejo Oyelese Street, Bodija, Ibadan, Oyo State on Tuesday night, who simply identified himself as Adeleke, said he lost his elder brother to the incident. There were also videos online that showed dusty clouds and burning houses and cars. The survivor, who spoke with a local broadcasting station, Lagelu FM, asserted that they...
Ibadan Explosion: Two Die, 77 Injured – Gov. Makinde
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state confirmed that preliminary investigation has revealed two fatalities while 77 persons suffered varying degrees of injuries. Makinde made the disclosure shortly after visitng the scene of the explosion which rocked Bodija part of the capital city. But, unconfirmed sources said the casualty figures could be higher as resources effort continues. Property worth millions have also been confirmed destroyed Makknde...
Sen. Adamu Wants Border With Niger Reopened, Says Closure Affects Nigerian Economy
The Senator representing Kebbi Central, Senator Adamu Aliero, has expressed concern over the closure of the land border between Nigeria and the Republic of Niger, saying the blockade has had a damaging impact on Nigeria’s economy. Aliero stated this in an interview with Arise Television on Tuesday. The two-term governor of Kebbi State described the closure of the border under the...
Driver, Passengers Burnt To Death In Anambra Fatal Crash
Three persons were burnt beyond recognition in a ghastly motor accident along the Ezinano-Nkwo Agulu section of the Agulu road in Anaocha local government area of Anambra state. The crash which occurred Sunday night, involved a 14-seater Mitsubishi 300 bus heading to Ekwulọbịa from Amawbia. The deceased, were the driver and two passengers, a male and a female. According to a survivor who gave...
Crisis Looms As FCTA Workers Reject Posting Of New Perm Sec
Crisis may be looming in the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) following the reported posting of a new Permanent Secretary to the FCTA, Dr. Magdalene Ajani. President Bola Tinubu had on Friday approved the redeployment and assignment of portfolios to 24 permanent secretaries, including Dr. Ajani, from the Transportation Ministry, to replace the incumbent Permanent Secretary at the FCTA, Mr....
Southeast Residents Ignore Sit-At-Home Order Storm Uzodimma’s Inauguration
In what looks like end to the Monday’s sit-at-home order of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), the residents of the southeast region were seen trooping in to Imo state to participate in the second term inauguration of the Imo state governor, Hope Uzodimma. People were seen trooping into Dan Anyiam stadium in Owerri, venue of inauguration ceremony. It has always been...
Insecurity: Adequate Training Responsible For Our Success In South East — Army
The Nigerian Army has said that the significant successes it had recorded in the Southeast and some parts of Southsouth were due to adequate training given to the troops. The General Officer Commanding 82 Division, Nigerian Army, Major General Hassan Taiwo Dada, stated this at a security sensitisation lecture for officers and soldiers at the Headquarters 82 Division, Enugu. The lecture,...
EFCC Considers Revisiting N70 Billion Alleged Fraud Against Matawalle
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) yesterday said that it would under its present leadership revisit the N70 billion money laundering case against former Zamfara State governor and current Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle. The commission specifically said all high profile cases left behind by its former chairman, Abdulrasheed Bawa, were being reviewed. The Acting Director of Public...
Ex-President Jonathan Loses Sister
Madam Obebhatein Jonathan, the elder sister of former President Goodluck Jonathan, has passed on. She died on Thursday, January 11, 2024, at the Federal Medical Centre, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, after a brief illness, at the age of 70. This was announced in a statement issued by Jonathan’s media office on Thursday. It noted that the deceased, popularly known as Amissi, was a...
