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Several injured as gas explodes in Lagos community
Barely 24-hours after 23 persons died in a Lakota tanker explosion, several people were on Thursday severely injured in a gas explosion that occurred at Iju Ishaga, Lagos State.
Apart from those injured, many vehicles were…
Kogi Petrol tanker explosion: Gov Bello declares two-day state mourning
Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State has declared a two-day state mourning in honour of the victims of the Felele tanker accident on Wednesday.
This was contained in a press statement issued by Kingsley Fanwo, Commissioner for…
FG puts presidential jet up for sale
A jet in the Presidential Air Fleet, Hawker 4000 aircraft, with registration number, 5N-FGX/: RC 066, has been put up for sale by the Federal Government.
The notice of the sale was published in some national dailies on Wednesday. …
Niger Gov condoles with Kogi over tanker accident
Governor Abubakar Bello of Niger has condoled with the government and people of Kogi over the tragic accident involving a fuel-ladder tanker which led to the death of 23 people on Wednesday.
The incident reportedly occurred…
U.S. expresses satisfaction over peaceful conduct of Edo election
The United States (U.S) government has expressed satisfaction with the peaceful conduct of the Edo State governorship elections on Sept. 19.
The U.S. government made this known in a message posted on the Facebook page of the…
Governors hold emergency virtual teleconference over NLC’s planned strike
The 36 state governors are to hold an emergency meeting over the threat by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to embark on an industrial action to demand that the Federal Government rescinds its decision on the recent hike in the…
My ancestors are Igbo, Bishop T.D Jakes reveals
Popular American preacher, Bishop T.D Jakes of the Potter’s House, has said that his ancestors are Igbo, from South-East of Nigeria.
He said this in an interview with BBC Igbo.
According to him, “Mine was traced back to…
NIDCOM clears air on alleged arrest of Nigerians in Switzerland
Following an alleged video circulating on social media that Nigerians were arrested at Nigerian Embassy in Switzerland, the Nigerians In Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), on Wednesday, denied the allegations, saying only 10 applicants…
Strike: Again, FG to meet with Labour Thursday
Determined to avert an industrial strike, the Federal Government has summoned the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) to a crucial meeting on Thursday at the Presidential Villa.…
10 persons die in Lokoja petrol tanker explosion
Ten persons, including a primary school pupil, died after a petrol tanker exploded in the Felele area of Lokoja, Kogi State capital, on Wednesday.
It was gathered that the tanker lost control and rammed into oncoming vehicles…