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Sad! Four vehicles burnt as petrol carrier explodes along Ife-Ibadan express

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Four vehicles and several houses were burnt as petrol-loaded trucks caught fire along the Ibadan-Ife road on Saturday.

The incident occurred at the Ajia Circular Road end in Egbeda Local Government Area, causing a traffic gridlock leading to motorists and commuters being stranded for several hours.

Four vehicles were affected, including a petrol-loaded truck, an 18-passenger bus, a mid-sized truck, and a Micra taxi.

According to the General Manager of the State Fire Services, Mr Yemi Akinyinka, the fire which started at approximately 5:45 pm damaged property and displacing several families.

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He also said preliminary findings suggest that it may have been triggered by residents attempting to siphon fuel from the leaking truck.

He said, “On September 7, 2024, at approximately 5:45 PM, a devastating fire broke out inside a petroleum truck. The fire ravaged the truck’s pump, displacing several families and causing significant property damage.”

“Preliminary investigations suggest that the fire was caused by some residents trying to use the fuel leak for their benefit. Some people suffered minor injuries.”

As of the time of filing this report, it could not be officially confirmed whether lives were lost in the incident.

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(Photos)Just in: Ondo Election: DSS Arrest Vote Buyer

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The Department of State Services (DSS) operatives made a notable arrest during the Ondo State governorship election, apprehending a suspected vote-buyer in Akure.

The individual was found in possession of two large bags filled with cash, believed to be intended for influencing voters in the election. The arrest occurred around 9 a.m. at Ward 4, Polling Unit 007, near St. Stephen’s Primary School.

Meanwhile, the election day saw Ondo State’s incumbent governor and the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, casting his vote early in the day. The governor voted at Polling Unit 05, Ward 4, in Obenla, Ilaje Local Government Area at precisely 8:52 a.m.

After casting his ballot, Governor Aiyedatiwa commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for ensuring an organized and seamless process at the polls, particularly in his ward. He also encouraged voters across the state to participate peacefully, stressing the importance of each vote in shaping Ondo’s future.

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Reports from polling units across the state indicate that voting materials arrived on time, and INEC ad-hoc staff were present and prepared to conduct the election. Security personnel from multiple agencies were stationed across Ondo to ensure a secure and orderly voting environment.

The Ondo governorship election has drawn widespread attention, with Governor Aiyedatiwa and a diverse field of candidates from several political parties competing for the state’s highest office. The election marks a critical moment for Ondo’s residents, who are eager to see their chosen leaders guide the state forward.

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DJ Cuppy Shares Heartfelt Prayer to God About Her Future Husband

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By Kayode Sanni-Arewa

Nigerian DJ and billionaire heiress, DJ Cuppy, has shared a heartfelt prayer on social media, expressing her desire for a deep spiritual connection with God.

In the post, she prayed that her relationship with God be so strong that her future husband would first have to seek God in order to find her.

The emotional prayer resonated with many of her followers, who praised her commitment to faith and personal growth.

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Bobrisky files petition against EFCC and Security Agencies of Human Rights Violations

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By Kayode Sanni-Arewa

The EFCC and other security agencies in Nigeria are violators of human rights” Bobrisky says as he shares court filing praying the court to restrain security agencies from violating his rights.

Bobrisky, through his lawyer, had filed a petition in the Federal High Court of Nigeria to restrain the EFCC and other security agencies from harassing, arresting, detaining, or declaring the crossdresser wanted.

Bobrisky said that despite the court filing, the EFCC violently assaulted him and pulled him out of a plane that was about to tale off, which is a violation of his fundamental human right.

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He said he now wants the world to see the security agencies in Nigeria for what they are.

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