Nigeria Oyo Top Story Tragedy

President Tinubu orders investigation into Ibadan funfair tragedy

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed profound sorrow over the tragic incident at the Children’s FunFair in Ibadan, which resulted in the loss of numerous young lives and left many injured. The President extended his heartfelt condolences to the Government and people of Oyo State, as well as to the grieving families who have lost Read More…

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Accident Metro

Lagos State begins immediate rehabilitation of Alapere footbridge damaged by truck crash

The Lagos State Government announced urgent plans for the rehabilitation of the Alapere footbridge in Ketu, severely damaged in the early hours of Friday by a truck, as revealed by Mr. Shina Odunuga, spokesperson for the Lagos State Ministry of Works and Infrastructure. “The immediate rehabilitation of the Alapere footbridge, affected by the unfortunate truck Read More…

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Crime Financial Crimes Nigeria Top Story

‘Protect your ATM card, scammers on the prowl,’ EFCC warns

The EFCC Head of Media and Publicity, Mr Dele Oyewale, cautioned the public about ATM swap fraudsters, stating that the commission had received numerous complaints concerning the issue. Oyewale, in a statement released in Ibadan and provided to newsmen, highlighted the EFCC’s investigations linking unauthorised bank withdrawals to Automated Teller Machine (ATM) debit card swapping Read More…

Building Rules Disaster Metro

Fatal building collapse in Oyingbo displaces families, claims life of elderly woman

An 80-year-old woman lost her life and seven families were displaced on Thursday following a building collapse in Oyingbo. Confirming the incident, Mr. Ibrahim Farinloye, Territorial Coordinator of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), relayed the unfortunate development to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos. Farinloye disclosed that the building had exhibited signs Read More…