A recent explosion which occurred in Ibadan, Oyo State Capital, as a result of explosions in stores by illegal miners had raised noise and wide reactions. No fewer than five persons reportedly died, 77 injured and 58 buildings damaged by…
Bodija Estate Residents Association (BERA) on Wednesday in Ibadan said about 10 people were still missing following the Jan. 17 explosion in the area. “I think it is now more towards eight and nine persons now, or even 10, whom…
The recent explosion in Ibadan, caused by illegal mining activities, has once again highlighted the urgent need for the Nigerian government to regulate the mining sector. It is disheartening to see how many lives must be lost before the authorities…
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, has stated that the Federal Government is awaiting the outcome of the forensic investigation into the Ibadan explosion, which occurred on Jan.16, to determine its next action. No fewer than five…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Governor of Ondo state, Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa and Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke have commiserated with the victims of the…
…State sets up emergency centre, provides accommodation to victims Three persons have been confirmed dead in an explosion that rocked Ibadan on Tuesday. This is as the explosion affected major parts of Ibadan in Dejo Oyelese Street, Adeyi Avenue, Old…
Gov. Dapo Abiodun of Ogun has described Tuesday’s explosion in Ibadan, Oyo State, as a monumental tragedy. Abiodun stated this on Wednesday in a condolence message he personally signed to his Oyo state counterpart, Gov. Seyi Makinde, the government and …
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said that those responsible for the tragic explosion in Ibadan, Oyo State, on Tuesday must be fished out and punished. Ajuri Ngelale, the presidential spokesperson, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday. Tinubu directed the…
