January 17, 2024
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Ibadan explosion traced to illegal miners’ explosives, 2 dead, 77 injured -Makinde
The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Wednesday, said preliminary investigations by security agencies revealed that the explosion that rocked the Bodija Area of Ibadan, the state capital on Tuesday was caused by explosive devices stored by illegal miners. No fewer than 10 persons were feared killed and 15 others hospitalised following the explosion that […]
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Comoros President Azali Assoumani wins fourth term in disputed poll
Comoros President Azali Assoumani has been re-elected for a fourth term in a poll disputed by the opposition as “fraudulent”. He secured the win with 63% of the vote, the electoral body Ceni said. Opposition candidates in the Indian Ocean archipelago alleged instances of ballot stuffing in favour of Mr Assoumani and that polls had […]