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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Buhari Breaks Silence On Why He Refused To Sack Emefiele
Former President Muhammadu Buhari has explained why he did not sack the erstwhile governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, despite speculations surrounding his (Emefiele) presidential ambition during the 2023 elections. Buhari disclosed that he did not remove Emefiele because of the absence of firm evidence that he was indeed pursuing a presidential ambition. Buhari revealed this in a...
Ibadan Explosion Affected Over 20 Houses — NEMA
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has said that over 20 residences were affected by the explosion that shook Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, on Tuesday night. However, NEMA stated in a statement on Wednesday, January 17, that it did not have information on the number of casualties involved. It also disclosed that the explosion was most likely triggered by an improvised...
Hope Uzodinma Dissolves Cabinet After Second Term Inauguration
Governor Hope Uzodimma, on Tuesday, dissolved his cabinet, a day after he was sworn in for a second term as the governor of Imo State. The governor disclosed this during a meeting at the Sam Mbakwe Executive Chambers at the Government House, Owerri. The governor thanked all the cabinet members and all appointees for their contribution to the successful completion...
Boat Mishap: 8 Bodies Recovered, 12 People Still Missing – NSEMA
Eight bodies have been recovered with 12 people still missing from the boat accident which occurred on Monday around Tungan Leda in Borgu local government area of Niger state. The Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA) said that it rescued 11 people alive adding that the dead passengers include five females and three males. The reason for the capsizing of the boat...
