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Five die in Ijebu-Ode-Ore expressway crash

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6 months ago

November 12, 2023

Five die in Ijebu-Ode-Ore expressway crash

Early Sunday morning, a tragic crash at the Ososa junction along the Ijebu-ode-Ore expressway resulted in the loss of five lives, leaving one person injured while two others escaped unharmed.

The collision involved an unmarked Mack truck and a Honda Accord without a registration number.

As stated by Florence Okpe, the Spokesperson of the Ogun State Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps, preliminary investigations suggest that the accident occurred due to the Honda Accord’s wrongful overtaking, leading to a collision with the truck.

The injured individuals were rushed to the General Hospital, Ijebu-Ode, while the deceased were taken to the hospital’s morgue for further procedures.

The statement partly reads “The fatal crash occurred in the early hours this morning at about 0609 hrs involving 02 vehicles, a Mack truck and a Honda Accord car with no registration number on it.

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“A total of 08 persons were involved 07 male adults and 01 female adult. 01 person was injured and 05 persons were recorded death 04 male adults and 01 female adult while 02 persons were unhurt.

“The suspected causes of the crash were speed and wrongful overtaking on the part of the Honda car and had a side collision with the truck.

“The injured victim was taken to General Hospital, Ijebu-ode, and the dead bodies were deposited at the same hospital morgue”.

Ogun FRSC Sector Commander, Anthony Uga has however described the crash as very avoidable if caution was put in place.

Uga while reacting to the accident advised motorists to stop making quick turns on the expressway and rather use the intersection or the proper turning point.

He sympathized with the families of the victims and advised them to contact FRSC Ijebu-Ode Command for more information about the crash.

Five die in Ijebu-Ode-Ore expressway crash

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Fire guts new NNPCL tank farm in Lagos

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13 hours ago

May 17, 2024

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Fire guts new NNPCL tank farm in Lagos

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited, NNPCL Tank Farm at Kayode Street, Marine Beach, in the Apapa area of Lagos was on Friday was gutted by fire.

According to an eyewitness, Mr Tunde Are, the raging fire starter at about 11:00 am.

He said people ran helter-skelter to contain the fire before a rescue team arrived.

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The rescue team, led by the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Lagos State Emergency Management Authority, LASEMA, were still battling to put off the raging fire as of the time of filing this report.

The inferno, it was gathered, resulted from a spillage of petroleum products within the perimeter of the terminal

Confirming the incident, the Director, Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Mrs Margaret Adeseye, said concerted effort with various emergency responders within the oil and gas industry was on to contain the situation.

Fire guts new NNPCL tank farm in Lagos

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BREAKING: Cosmetic surgeon convicted over failed plastic surgery

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13 hours ago

May 17, 2024

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BREAKING: Cosmetic surgeon convicted over failed plastic surgery

The Federal High Court in Lagos has convicted Dr. Anuoluwapo Adepoju, founder of MedContour Services Ltd., for her role in a botched plastic surgery resulting in the death of Nneka Onwuzuligbo in 2020, FIJ has reported.

Former Director-General of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, Babatunde Irukera, announced the conviction via Twitter, expressing pride in prosecuting the case.

He emphasized the importance of accountability and the justice system’s role in societal growth.

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In his tweet, Irukera, tweeting as #TundeIrukera, wrote, “Today is a day of pride for me that I personally prosecuted Anu Adepoju and her medical practice. Though I’ve left, the case has ended in a conviction strengthening the accountability framework for all in society, professionals or otherwise. This is how society should work and grow.

“Dr. Anu Adepoju and her medical practice convicted in all 5 counts charged by FCCPC. The wheel of justice may grind slowly, but we must see it through. What we need are enforced with audacity and the will to prosecute competently and diligently. Good day for consumers of professional services.”

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Two notorious kidnappers arrested in Taraba

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13 hours ago

May 17, 2024

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Notorious kidnappers

Two notorious kidnappers arrested in Taraba

Troops of 6 Brigade/Sector 3 Operation WHIRL STROKE (OPWS) of the Nigerian Army have arrested two alleged kidnappers identified as Nali Umaru and Abubakar Umaru in Pamanga village of Bali Local Government Area of Taraba State.

The two suspects arrested said to be involved in incidents of kidnappings in the area were arrested on 16 May 2024 by troops from the 20 Model Battalion Sub-Sector 3A OPWS during a patrol to Pamanga Village.

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According to a statement by the Nigerian Army, Nali Umaru (26) from Jauromani and Abubakar Umaru (25) from Jauro Damji, both of Sunkani Local Government Area of Taraba State, confessed to being part of a notorious kidnapping gang operating in the general area.

The statement indicated that two locally made pistols, 60 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, one round of 7.62mm NATO ammunition and two cartridges were recovered from the suspects.

“The arrest of these two suspected kidnappers underscores the unwavering commitment of the Nigerian Army in eradicating all forms of criminal activities and instilling confidence in the residents in the state. The public is therefore encouraged to remain vigilant and provide security agencies with timely information on any suspicious activities in their communities,” the statement indicated.