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Tanker Explosion Claims Scores Along Warri – Benin Highway
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EditorNo fewer than 20 people were said to have lost their lives following a tanker explosion at Koko junction along Warri – Benin Highway in Warri North Local Government Area of Delta State.
Vanguard gathered that the incident, which occurred in the early hours of Sunday was as a result of a spark from a faulty vehicle while the persons were busy scooping fuel that spilled from the tanker.
It was learned that among the dead were a pregnant woman, children, and some elderly persons.
An eye witness, who preferred anonymity, said the tanker fell and spilled its contents on the road and some persons rushed to scoop fuel despite being warned by drivers and security men who had stormed the scene after they learnt the tanker had fallen.
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“We tried to prevent them but the youths threatened to beat us up telling us it’s their community. They came in their numbers carrying all sorts of containers and when the explosion happened around 12:15 am this morning we all fled.
“You can see dead bodies on the ground, some of them ran into the forest as I speak some dead bodies have been removed, I counted over 20 bodies” the eye witness who called his name Yusuf said.
When Vanguard visited the scene, some dead bodies burnt beyond recognition were seen on the ground, while burnt vehicles including the exploded tanker.
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Gunmen Assassinate Governor Aiyedatiwa’s Campaign Coordinator In Ondo
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3 mins agoon
April 28, 2024By
EditorUnknown gunmen have killed Alaba Excel Abbey, one of the campaign coordinators of the gubernatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, and the incumbent governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa.
It was gathered that Abbey was also the Returning Officer for Ward 10 in Supare Akoko, Akoko South West Local Government Area of Ondo State in the recently concluded All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary election.
The deceased who served as a ward coordinator for the Lucky Aiyedatiwa Campaign Organisation Foot-Soldiers (LACO-SF), was shot dead in front of his house.
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The deceased’s elder brother, Samuel Abbey, who confirmed the incident to Leadership, said Alaba was assassinated around 9 pm on Saturday, April 27, 2024, shortly after returning home.
In a statement released by its State Information Director, Mr Kayode Fasua, the group revealed that the late Abbey was actively involved in campaigning for the election of Governor Aiyedatiwa until his untimely demise.
Spokesperson for the State Police Command, Funmilayo Odunlami-Omisanya said an investigation has begun into the case.
“In brief, the command is aware of the incident at Supare, and the investigation is ongoing to unravel all that happened,” she added.
Five yet-to-be-identified persons have sustained varying degrees of injuries in an accident that occurred around 6:00 p.m. at Gbagada Bridge in Lagos State.
This was disclosed in a statement made available to journalists by the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department, Adebayo Taofiq, on Sunday.
According to the statement, a three-year-old suffered a head injury, while the four other individuals had fractures in different parts of their bodies.
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Taofiq added that a preliminary investigation revealed that the driver of a Benz car with registration number JJJ-219 XU lost control while using a mobile phone and collided with a Volkswagen Commercial bus with registration number APP-46 GZ parked on the roadside for battery repair.
He noted that the driver of the Mercedes car had been turned over to police officers from the Alonge Police Station and that the victims had been taken to Gbagada General Hospital.
The Special Advisor to the Governor on Transportation, Sola Giwa, expressed condolences for the injured victims while urging motorists to drive safely.
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The statement partly reads, “Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) operatives responded swiftly today at 6:00 PM to a collision on Gbagada Bridge heading towards Gbagada Express Way, Lagos, rescuing a 3-year-old girl and four others.
“Preliminary investigation revealed that a driver of a Benz car (JJJ 219 XU) lost control while using a mobile phone and collided with a Volkswagen commercial bus (APP 46 GZ) parked on the roadside for battery repair.
“Mr Adebayo confirmed that the 3-year-old girl sustained a head injury, while the four others, including the commercial bus driver, suffered fractures in various parts of their bodies.
“The rescued individuals were promptly taken to Gbagada General Hospital by LASTMA officials and Lagos State Ambulance Service personnel.”
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Scarcity: Lagos Filling Station Under Fire For Forcing Customers To Buy Meat Pie Before Selling Fuel
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54 mins agoon
April 28, 2024By
EditorIn a video that surfaced on Twitter over the weekend, a Total filling station said to be located in Igando, Lagos, has been called out for allegedly compelling customers to purchase meat pies before being sold fuel.
This is as many Nigerians are still grappling with the pain of another fuel scarcity that started last week.
Despite assurance from the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited that the situation was under control, vehicle owners, commercial drivers, and consumers still have to wait in long queues from a few selling filling stations.
The situation has also seen transport fares jump up while many commuters are left stranded.
The now-viral video shows several customers with jerry cans and another buyer in an SUV waiting for their turn to get fuel.
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The recorder of the video could be heard complaining about what he described as an unusual situation.
“I don’t understand what is happening at this Total filling station. How on earth will I be asked to buy meat pie before I buy fuel? What sort of rubbish is this? Is this place open for meat pie or for fuel?
“This Total filling station trying rubbish (sic) with the masses,” he complained to a smiling attendant dressed in black.
The attendant remonstrated with the man for recording the video while a lady dressed in a black dress, who appeared to be affiliated with the station, advised him to ‘go and eat’.
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The video immediately generated outrage from many netizens who condemned the actions of the filling station.
@Taohnooni on TikTok urged the consumers to report to the appropriate authorities.
“What’s happening in this country? They should be reported to the appropriate authority. ICPC should take note,” he posted
Flicker Findz, meanwhile urged the complainant to report to the company’s headquarters.
Narrating his ordeal in the hands of a fuel attendant, Marvis said he was asked to give bribes before he could get fuel.
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“You never see anything. The fuel attendant told me make I bribe him before he sold me fuel. If not nothing me,” he said.
Baba Egbeshosho tweeted as @flowfemmy lambasted the management of the filling station for their actions.
“Make una come see something. So this is our new business model Total. Coerce customers into paying for a non-essential item before they can buy fuel. Hope u realise that Nigerians have no limits when they push back at oppression. ? Dey play!!!,” he tweeted
Total Nigeria could not be immediately reached for reaction as of the time of filing this story on Sunday.
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