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Properties worth millions of naira destroyed as fire ravages shops in Ibadan
Properties worth millions of naira were destroyed on Tuesday as fire ravaged some shops in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. The incident occurred beside Akin- Alamu building, Papa area in Alakia Isebo Road, Ibadan. Our correspondent learnt that the fire affected five shops in the complex. Chairman of Oyo State Fire Service Hon Maroof Akinwande […]
Yelwata: Killing of over 200 Christians in Benue shocking – Mexican Bishops
The Mexican Episcopal Conference has sent a condolence message to the people of Benue State, Nigeria, following the massacre of over 300 people on June 13 in Yelwata, Guma LGA of the state. In a statement signed by Bishop Ramón Castro Castro, President of the Conference, and Bishop Héctor M. Pérez Villarreal, Secretary General, the […]
Catholic Bishops knock Nigerian Govt over Benue killings
Following the rampant killings in Benue State and other parts of the country, the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), has accused both the Federal and the Benue State governments of failing in their primary responsibility to protect lives and ensure public safety. In a statement signed by Archbishop Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji, President of the […]
Eid-Kabir Tragedy: Fire destroys hundreds of shops in Kano GSM market
Tragedy has struck the Kano GSM Market as a daylight fire incident on Sallah Eid Day, struck burning down over 300 shops and destroying properties worth millions. The devastating fire was said to have started around 2:00 pm at the popular Farm Center GSM Market in Tarauni Local Government Area of Kano State. The fire, […]
Ibadan: Three shops razed, properties destroyed in Sango early morning fire
Properties worth millions of naira have again been destroyed following another fire incident that ravaged shops in Ibadan, Oyo State. DAILY POST gathered that the incident occurred behind a petrol station at the Sango area of Ibadan, in the early hours of Friday. Three shops were reported;y destroyed in the early morning fire. General Manager […]
JUST IN: Fire razes shops in Oyo
No fewer than 12 shops were, on Thursday night, razed by fire in Ibadan, Oyo State. Witnesses told The PUNCH, on Friday, that the fire began around 10:55pm at Block A, No 64, Mayegun Cement Store Market, Araromi, Agodi-Gate in Ibadan and raged for more than three hours before it was extinguished. It was further […]
Uromi killings: Shops shut, public places deserted in Sokoto amid increased fear of reprisal
There is a growing tension in Sokoto State following the killing of 16 Hausa hunters in Uromi, Edo State, allegedly by local vigilantes and some youths. The tragic incident, which occurred on Thursday last week has sparked fears of reprisals in parts of the North, leading to panic and shutdowns in some areas. On Friday, […]
Fire Guts Popular Kwara Market, Destroys 7 Shops
A fire outbreak on Friday night destroyed shops and property worth millions of naira at Olusola Saraki Market, Ita-Amo in Ilorin, Kwara State capital. LEADERSHIP gathered that the night fire outbreak was caused by power surge. Sources said the fire that ravaged seven shops containing wares such as clothing materials, meat and provisions, started about […]
Hoodlums burgle shops after fire guts Ibadan spare parts market
The General Manager of the Oyo State Fire Service, Akinyemi Akinyinka, on Saturday , raised the alarm that hoodlums have broken into some shops at the popular Araromi Spare Parts Market, Agodi-Gate in Ibadan, the state capital. it had earlier reported that a massive fire engulfed the market, destroying goods and property worth millions of […]
Fire razes 30 shops in Nasarawa market
Fire razes 30 shops in Nasarawa market An inferno has razed tailoring shops at the new modern market in Lafia, the Nasarawa State capital, destroying goods worth millions of naira. When our correspondent visited the scene of the incident on Friday evening, it was gathered that the fire started on Thursday night at about 9:30 […]