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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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Eid-ul-Adha: FG declares next Monday, Tuesday public holidays

 


The Federal Government has declared Monday 17th, and Tuesday 18th June 2024 as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-ul-Adha celebration.

Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Dr Aishetu Gogo Ndayako who disclosed this in a statement on Friday in Abuja said the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government.

She said the minister congratulated Muslim Ummah both at home and in the Diaspora on this occasion.

Tunji-Ojo called on the Ummah to continue to imbibe the spirit of peace, kindness and sacrifice, as exemplified by Prophet Ibrahim (Peace be upon Him) and to also use the period to pray for unity, prosperity and the stability of our country.

“The Minister assured that the Administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR is committed to safeguarding the lives and property of all Nigerians.

“While wishing the Muslim Ummah a happy Eid-ul- Adha celebration, the Minister advised all Nigerians to take responsibility in the resolve to hand over a prosperous Nigeria to our children”, the statement added.

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