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Fuel tanker explosion kills five in Rivers, 70 vehicles burnt
Five people were reportedly burnt to death and over 70 vehicles including heavy-duty trucks destroyed during a multiple explosion at the Eleme section of the East-West Road in Rivers State on Friday night. The spokesperson for theRivers State Police Command, Grace Iringe-Koko, told journalists on Saturday, that five people have been confirmed dead. She added that the Commissioner of Police,…
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Tinubu sings restructuring again, dances round state police, by Femi Adeoti
It was a mouthful one. And you could easily read his lips accurately. His was joy overflow. It was a day the Lord had made. And he was exceedingly glad in it.And guess what, it was one of his finest moments. He was characteristically in his best element. He wouldn’t feign it. He couldn’t pretend it.He showcased it to whoever…
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IGP, senior INTERPOL officials meet on international crime cooperation
…explore workable alliances to combat transnational organized crime in Nigeria, West Africa The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, participated in a high-level meeting of the Regional Police Chiefs Committees Chairmen convened by INTERPOL in France on Friday. The meeting, attended by senior officials including the President of INTERPOL, Major General Ahmed Naser Al-Raisi, aimed to enhance collaboration…
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Tinubu arrives Saudi Arabia for World Economic Forum
President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to attend a special meeting of the World Economic Forum. The president just concluded an official visit to the Kingdom of the Netherlands and is on the second leg of his trip. The World Economic Forum meeting will focus on Global Collaboration, Growth and Energy for Development and it will use…
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Oyo holds local government elections on Saturday
Local government elections are due to be held in Oyo State on Saturday and movement will be restricted during the poll. The Chairman of the Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC), Isiaka Olagunju confirmed this. The election will be held across councillorship and chairmanship positions in the 33 local government areas of the state between 8 am and 3 pm.…
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Workers trapped as building collapses in Kano
By Innocent Raphael In the Kuntau area of Gwale Local Government Area in Kano State, a building collapse has left an unspecified number of workers trapped under rubble. Sources report at least 11 individuals are stuck amidst the debris. According to sources also, rescue operations are presently in full swing, with officials from the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) already…
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King Charles ‘very unwell’…as Palace reportedly begins planning monarch’s funeral
While multiple sources have said King Charles is optimistic about his health, it has been claimed the monarch’s condition is dire and funeral plans are underway. A source has claimed Buckingham Palace has actively been preparing for King Charles’ funeral amid bombshell allegations the monarch’s health is rapidly deteriorating. Buckingham Palace announced in February that King Charles had been diagnosed…
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Ajaokuta Steel: Minister engages Russian Consortium to revive plant
….Plans visit to Moscow to secure required funding for revitalisation of plant The Honourable Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuaibu Abubakar Audu, has engaged a consortium led by the original developers of Ajaokuta Steel Company Limited (ASCL), Tyamzhpromexport (TPE), to revive the steel plant. The Minister, who met with the consortium comprising a team from Russia’s TPE/Rostec, Novostal, and Nigeria’s…
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APC woos aggrieved Ondo governorship aspirants
The All Progressives Congress (APC) suggested an all-inclusive government on Thursday to address Ondo State’s post-governorship primary crisis.The National Working Committee (NWC) proposed measures of reconciliation that included reorganizing the State Executive Council and appointing a caretaker committee to represent various interests in local administration. During a reconciliation meeting held on Thursday at the national secretariat in Abuja, it was…
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Ibadan Mogajis pay respect to Olubadan-designate
By Innocent Raphael The Ibadan Mogajis, who are heads of the various families of indigenes of Ibadan, led by the Aare Egbe Mogaji, Asimiyu Ariori, paid homage to the Olubadan-designate, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, as per Ibadan tradition following his nomination. This visit, which took place on Thursday, April 25, showcased the continued reverence and respect of the executive committee of…
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