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Two Petrol Tankers catches Fire in Oyo

Two tankers loaded with Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, also known as petroleum, caught fire in Oyo State. The incident occurred opposite Current Foam along the Ife/Ibadan Expressway in Ibadan around 9 a.m. on Wednesday. The fire incident was the result of a trailer tanker loaded with 45,000 litres of PMS, which lost control while in motion, swerved off the road, fell into a nearby ditch, and caught fire. It was learned that another tanker caught fire in the process. The General Manager of Oyo State Fire Service, Mr. Yemi Akinyinka, confirmed the development. Akinyinka, in a statement made available to journalists on Thursday, noted that the fire incident involved the two tankers. He said, “The fire incident was reported at exactly 09:29hrs on Wednesday, 16th April 2025. “Immediately the address was taken, firemen led by ACFS Adesina Olusoji were promptly deployed to the scene of the incident. On arrival, we found two trailer tankers engulfed in fire. We quickly swung into action and were a...
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Aiyedatiwa Reiterates Commitment To Accelerated Development



Ondo state Governor, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has felicitated with the Muslim community in Ondo State as they celebrate this year’s Eid-el-Kabir.

The Governor, in his Sallah message, prays that this year’s celebration will bring blessings, peace and prosperity for all Muslim faithful in the State.

Governor Aiyedatiwa reiterates the commitment of his administration to the rapid development of the State and the sustenance of religious harmony and peaceful coexistence among the people.

While assuring the Muslim faithful on the fulfilment of promises made by his administration on inclusive governance, the Governor urges them to continue to give the government necessary support.

Governor Aiyedatiwa prays that Allah showers His countless blessings upon all and makes this year’s Eid-el-Kabir a memorable one.

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