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About 20 persons, including a pregnant woman and four children have been critically injured by a gas explosion that occured in the Orazi axis of Port Harcourt, Rivers State.It was gathered that the incident occurred close to densely populated area in Orazi called ‘Big Tree’.It was learnt that many of them suffered severe burns and were rushed to the Rivers State University Teaching Hospital in ...

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to citizens’ welfare, promising to ensure that Lagosians enjoy the full dividends of democracy through strategic collaboration with the federal government.Speaking at the 25th annual Lagos State Thanksgiving Service, themed “Harvest of Thanksgiving,” held at Tafawa Balewa Square yesterday, Sanwo-Olu highlighted t...

The Niger Delta Youth Council, a sociopolitical group in the South-South region, has urged President Bola Tinubu and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited to ensure that the newly revamped Warri Refining & Petrochemicals Company operates at full capacity.Commending the president for resuscitating the once-moribund refinery, the group highlighted the economic advantages of consistent production at local refiner...

Five persons have been reportedly feared dead, with many property, including banks, and vehicles burnt in a tanker explosion in Agbor, Ika South Local Government Area of Delta State.It was gathered that the incident occurred along the ever-busy Old Lagos-Asaba Road by the First Bank right inside the Agbor Central on Sunday afternoon, leaving many dead, others injured, and vehicles and houses burnt.A source...

 The Lagos State Government has unveiled plans for monthly landmark tours to showcase its cultural heritage and boost tourism.The Government stated that the tours would take place on both land and water, emphasising the aim to present Lagos, along with its growing transportation and tourism sectors, to the world.The Special Adviser to the Lagos State...

A passenger on a Royal Air Maroc flight, named Ibok Ibok, erupted in anger after discovering his luggage had not arrived, leading to a heated confrontation with a Consumer Protection Officer from the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority.Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection of the NCAA, Michael Achimugu, made this announcement on his official X account on Saturday.Eyewitnesses report that Mr. Ibo...

The Nigerian Air Force said it has acquired 12 additional fighter aircraft for the operational capabilities of the Force.The new additions to the NAF fleet include 2 King Air 360i light transport aircraft, 4 T-129 ATAK helicopters, 2 Agusta Westland 109 Trekker, and 4 DA-62 surveillance aircraft.The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Hassan Abubakar, stated this on Saturday during a parley with NAF Veteran re...

Amid Nigeria’s military claim of degrading and pushing back the Lakurawa armed group, the terrorist group in a fresh attack at Natseni village under Argungu local government area of Kebbi state had killed two policemen and rustled over two hundred cows.The Spokesperson of Kebbi Police Command, SP, Nafiu Abubakar, confirmed the incident in a statement on Saturday in Birnin Kebbi....

The Police have declared that it will no longer tolerate assaults or attacks on its officers and personnel. Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, stated this during a visit to the Enugu State Command.Egbetokun emphasised that any form of assault on police officers is a criminal act and an attack on the institution as a whole. He assured that such incidents would be met ...

The Petroleum Products Retail Outlet Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has requested the Federal Government to privatise the Port Harcourt and Warri Refineries in 2025 to firms for efficiency and reduction of Government spendings.It made the request in a document titled: “To whom It may concern,” which The Nation obtained from Abuja on Saturday.The document was signed by the National Pres...