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A massive fire tore through the Yar-Dole motorcycle market in Gusau, Zamfara State, on Saturday evening, leaving traders and residents devastated as the flames consumed shops and stalls worth millions of naira. Eyewitnesses described the scene as chaotic, as the cause of the fire remains unknown, but its rapid spread left many unable to…
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Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has urged Nigerians to persevere in the present economic realities in the country, describing the situation as a passing phase, after which a relief would suffice. Oyetola gave this assurance yesterday during Friday prayer service at Egbeda Central Mosque, in the suburb of Iragbiji, Boripe Local Government,…
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The Akwa Ibom State government has alerted the public about a fraudulent link falsely promising a Christmas grant from Governor Umo Eno. The fake URL, (http://ikbitz.com/AKWA-25k), claims recipients will receive ₦25,000 after answering a series of questions. In a statement on Saturday, the governor’s spokesperson, Ekerete Udoh, dismissed the link as a scam designed to…
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No fewer than 20 people from the Okija community in Anambra State are reported to have died in a stampede that occurred during a Saturday morning rice distribution event. Sources indicate that the victims of the tragic incident were predominantly women. Videos circulating on social media show lifeless bodies sprawled on the ground, while others…
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The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has thrown more light on the ongoing developments along the Lekki-Victoria Island coastal route, addressing concerns about property management, Federal Government jurisdiction, and the Eko-Atlantic project. Speaking to newsmen during an inspection of the project, Umahi emphasised the federal government’s efforts to protect critical infrastructure and properties in the…
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