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Osun: Fire Destroy Property Worth N15.3bn in 2024

    Osun State Fire Service says property worth N15,308,651,017 were lost to fire outbreaks in the state between January and December 2024. The losses were recorded in the state fire service's annual ‘fire incident record,’ which the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) obtained on Friday in Oshogbo. According to the data, the state fire service received 103 fire outbreak calls in the year under review, and it attended to 16 additional non-fire-related calls. The data also reflected that the majority of the fire outbreaks took place in February and December when 20 fire outbreaks were recorded each. READ:  Soun appoints Rev Owoade as Palace Chaplain However, the highest property loss was recorded in December, with N12.580 billion in property lost to fire outbreaks. This was followed by the month of May when property worth N1.249 billion was destroyed during five recorded fire incidents. According to the data, seven persons died from the fire incidents, with one death recorded in ...
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Akande Sadipe Congratulates Muslims At Eid-el-Kabir

Federal lawmaker, Tolulope Akande-Sadipe has congratulated the Muslim Ummah in Nigeria for marking another Eid-el-Kabir, a very important celebration in the Islamic faith.

Akande-Sadipe, who represents Oluyole Federal Constituency in a message, said the festivity provides a special opportunity for Muslims to reflect on their faith and also reach out to people of other faiths and humanity at large.

She said Eid al-Adha, is known as the Festival of Sacrifice; a time of profound reflection, compassion, and unity.

Hon. Akande-Sadipe who Chairs the House Committee on Ethics and Privileges appealed to Nigeraians to emulate Prophet Ibrahim, urging them to embrace the values of sacrifice, charity, and faith that the holy day represents.

In the spirit of Eid al-Adha, I extend my heartfelt greetings to all my Muslim brothers and sisters as we celebrate this auspicious occasion. Eid al-Adha, also known as the Festival of Sacrifice, is a time of profound reflection, compassion, and unity.

“As we commemorate the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son in obedience to Allah’s command, let us also embrace the values of sacrifice, charity, and faith that this holy day represents”, she said.

“I pray that this Eid brings abundant wealth, good health, and countless blessings to all. May your homes be filled with joy, your hearts with peace, and your lives with prosperity. Let us use this time to strengthen our bonds of unity and extend our hands to those in need, ensuring that the spirit of Eid reaches every corner of our community.”

“On this sacred day, let us remember the less fortunate and strive to spread kindness and generosity. Together, we can build a society grounded in compassion, understanding, and mutual respect.”

“Eid Mubarak to all, and may the blessings of this joyous occasion illuminate our lives and guide us towards a brighter, more harmonious future

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