The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde has revealed that the explosion that rocked the ancient city of Ibadan has claimed two lives, while 77 others were injured. The governor in a statement issued on Wednesday said he visited the scene of the explosion which occurred at about 7.44 pm on Tuesday in Bodija, Ibadan. He added that the unfortunate incident resulted in death and injury to residents in the vicinity and also affected property. Makinde noted: “We have already deployed first responders and all relevant agencies within Oyo State to carry out comprehensive search and rescue operations. These operations…
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More that 12 people have died has multiple explosion rocked the ancient city of Ibadan. The incident happened at about 7:30 p.m. on Tuesda at Deji Oyelese street, Adeyi Avenue, Ibadan. At the moment, there are conflicting reports about the cause of the explosion. TheHintsNews gathered that a construction company working on the link bridge between Bola Ige’s house and BON hotel left it dynamite in the road Which led to the explosion. Another eyewitness said the explosion was as a result of underground tank which got exploded. However, rescue teams on from the Nigerian Police are already at the…
A group, Civil Society For Peace, Security and Development (CSPSD) has kicked against a proposed Bill for an Act to provide a framework for the appointment of staff of the Office of the National Security Adviser (NSA). The group said the Bill, according to sponsor was enhance institutional memory and effective performance of the responsibilities of the NSA and for related matters The Co-Convener of the group, Obadiah Ovye, while addressing a press conference on Tuesday in Abuja, said the proposed Bill, the NSA would among others, appoint such number of Staff as he deems necessary and expedient for the…
Ahead of Edo State Governorship Primary Election scheduled for February 17, the National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has shut down the clamour for zoning. The Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the party, Duro Meseko disclosed this at a news conference on Tuesday in Abuja, while briefing journalists on the outcome of the meeting with Edo State APC stakeholders held at the national secretariat of the party on Monday night. He added that the party has also adopted the direct mode of primary for picking its candidate for the Edo election. The NWC has approved direct…
A former National Vice Chairman, North-west of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Salihu Lukman, has called on the leaders of the party to provide support for President Bola Tinubu to help him succeed in his fight against corruption. Lukman in a statement issued Tuesday said it was a bold move by the President that gave a notion that it would no longer be ‘business as usual.’ He stressed that the inability to regulate the conduct of public officials by political parties was at the root of the problem facing democracy in Nigeria, which, he said, strengthened prebendal politics. Lukman…
It was on 5th of June, 2012 that Prophet Temitope Balogun Joshua crossed the great river to join the world on the other side. He was a renowned Nigerian Pastor and televangelist. He was an instrument and vessel of his creator in founding Synagogue Church of All Nations in Lagos which gained global recognition. He was known for his healing and deliverance services. Joshua, impacted the lives of many with his messages of faith and compassion.Incredible in his earthly ministry and a Spiritual leader per excellent. It’s amazing how he was able to bring hope and comfort to those in…
The Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives has said that the recent judgment of the Supreme court has renewed the faith of Nigerians in the Judiciary. The Leader of the caucus, Hon. Kingsley Chinda in a statement issued Monday congratulated minority parties governors whose victories have been upheld by the apex court. He congratulated Dr. Alex Otti, Governor of Abia State; Umo Eno, Governor of Akwa Ibom State; Sen. Bala Mohammed; Governor of Bauchi State, Abba Yusuf, the governor of Kano State, Caleb Mutfwang, Governor of Plateau State; and Lawal Daudu, Executive Governor of Zamfara State. Chinda added: “We…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has described a chieftain of the Labour Party, Prof. Pat Utomi as a serial promoter of mega parties. The National Publicity Secretary of the party, Felix Morka, stated this in a statement issued Monday while reacting to a statement credited to Utomi on a possible merger among the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), LP and the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) ahead of 2027. He said: “As a serial promoter of mega parties that never materialize, Prof. Pat Utomi’s statement cannot be taken that seriously. “In 2021, Prof Utomi and his collaborators disturbed the airwaves with…
There appears to be no end to the rain of terror unleashe on the residents of Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and border communities by blood-thirsty bandits. The bandits at the weekend allegedly slaughtered scores of people and dumped their bodies at Jere, a community along Abuja-Kaduna expressway. Meanwhile, kidnappers, who abducted 10 people from Sagwari Estate Layout at Dutse in Bwari Area Council of the FCT on January 7, 2024, have killed two more of the abductees to send a strong warning to their relatives negotiating ransom payment. It was gathered that after killing some of the kidnap victims, the…
The Rivers State Police Command has apprehended a notorious armed robber and cult leader, Silas Oderereke, in Oderereke, Ahoada-West Local Government Area. In a statement issued Sunday, the police said Oderereke, also known as ‘General,’ had been on the run for the past four years, evading arrest. It said, however, his reign of terror came to an end when he resisted arrest and opened fire on the police, resulting in his death. The police added: “As the head of the Greenlanders’ cult group in the Ubie clan of Ahoada West, Oderereke and his gang were infamous for their criminal activities,…