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Stored explosive devices by illegal miners cause of Ibadan explosion – Makinde
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, says preliminary investigations have revealed that the explosion which rocked Ibadan Tuesday evening was caused by explosives devices stored in a building by illegal miners. The governor stated this in a statement he issued early Wednesday morning. He aalso revealed that two people died in the incident while another 77 were left injured. The governor…
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‘You are doing well,’ IGP tells EFCC boss, Olukoyede
The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has commended the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, on his sterling efforts in fighting economic and financial crimes and other acts of corruption since he assumed office, pointing out that he is doing well on his job. He gave the commendation in Abuja on Monday,…
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BREAKING: Explosion rocks Ibadan, damages cars, buildings
A massive explosion shook Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, on Tuesday evening, causing widespread damage and panic among the residents. According to Channels Television, witnesses reported that the blast was so powerful that it destroyed cars and buildings in several areas, including Awolowo, Bodija, and Akobo. The exact number of victims was unknown at the time of writing. Saheed…
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How Nigeria loomed large in Saudi Arabia’s minerals forum, By Segun Tomori
The third edition of Saudi Arabia’s Future Minerals Forum (FMF) has come and gone but what remains to be told is the story of Nigeria’s prominence in the comity of over 80 nations that graced the conference. The FMF, conceptualized to create resilient and responsible mineral value chains in Africa, Western and Central Asia has become the foremost gathering of…
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AbdulRazaq visits accident scene at Oko-Olowo
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Tuesday visited the accident scene at Oko-Olowo ExpressWay in Ilorin West local government of the state, where two heavy trucks had collided and caught fire. Three persons have been confirmed dead while some others were injured in the resulting inferno. The Governor commiserated with the victims and their families, urging motorists to always drive…
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Why I rejected $20,000 to sit with fan at AY’s show – Tacha
Reality TV show star and social media influence, Anita Akide aka Tacha, has explained why she allegedly rejected an offer of $20,000 just to sit beside a fan at AY’s show. Tacha, who was disqualified for inappropriate behaviour on the season four of the Big Brother Naija show tagged Pepper Dem in 2019, claimed that she was once offered $20,000…
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Dabiri-Erewa congratulates Ogunlesi on joining African billionaires club
Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has congratulated Mr Adebayo Ogunlesi,a renowned Nigerian in the diaspora, a global banker and entrepreneur as he joins the feat of the African billionaires club. Dabiri-Erewa in a congratulatory message by the Director of Media and Public Relations of NIDCOM, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, described Ogunlesi as a pride to Nigeria and Africa with…
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Birthday tributes to a political titan called Chief Bisi Akande at 85, By Mashood Erubami
The leader of a principal Human Rights and Pro Democracy Group, the Coalition for Democracy in Nigeria (CODIN) and a former Aspirants to the Federal House of Representatives under the Egbeda – Ona Ara Federal Constituency had lauded Chief Bisi Akande, an elder state man who turns 85, acknowledging his tireless efforts in National Progressive politics and unrelenting productive leadership…
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VIDEO: Osun PDP chairman, Bisi declares war against factional members
The Chairman of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State, Sunday Bisi, has ordered an attack on the factional members of the party led by a former governorship aspirant, Dotun Babayemi. The chairman, who spoke during a program at Awo in Egbedore local government area of the State, a video of which was posted online, vowed to lead the…
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Donald Trump wins Iowa Republican caucuses in first contests of 2024
Former President Donald Trump has won the Iowa Republican caucuses, according to a race call by The Associated Press. “This has been an incredible experience,” Trump said late Monday night. Trump thanked Iowans for delivering him a decisive win. Trump also thanked his team and supporters who turned out to vote despite the arctic blast that brought freezing temperatures throughout…
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