Day: March 15, 2025

About 90 people, not 500, affected in Oyo market fire, say victims

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Victims of Tuesday’s fire incident at Alesinloye Market, Ibadan, have clarified that about 90 people, and not 500 as reported in a section of the media, were affected by the incident. This is because the Oyo State Government has directed the victims to cooperate with the Oyo State Emergency Management Agency for a full enumeration and verification of the victims. Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Bayo Lawal, gave this directive on Friday, when he hosted the Plastic and Cooler Sellers from Alesinloye Market, who were mostly affected by the fire…

Lawmaker denies involvement in petrol smuggling to Ghana, Togo

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The member representing Badagry Federal Constituency, Lagos State at the National Assembly, Sesi Whingan, has debunked rumours making the rounds of his involvement in the smuggling of Premium Motor Spirit, also known as petrol from Badagry to the neighbouring countries of Ghana and Togo. This was contained in a press statement made available to our correspondent in Lafia, the Nasarawa State capital on Saturday by his Senior Legislative Aide, Faruk Tunga. The statement noted that in recent days, a video had circulated on social media alleging that Whingan was involved…

Man Utd co-owner, Ratcliffe, warns he’ll quit if fan abuse becomes unbearable

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Manchester United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe said he will walk away from the club should the abuse he has received reach the same level endured by the Glazer family. Ratcliffe bought a minority stake in United a year ago but has drawn the ire of fans as fortunes have continued to fade on the field, while he has raised ticket prices and made swingeing cuts to the club’s staffing. The British billionaire has not yet received the same level of backlash as the Glazer family, who have owned the club since…

Kano clarifies A’Court’s judgment on Sanusi’s reinstatement as emir

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The Kano State Government has made clarification on the recent Court of Appeal judgment concerning the ongoing emirship dispute, addressing widespread misinterpretations and speculative reports in the media. This was contained in a statement issued on Saturday by the Governor’s spokesman, Sunusi Dawakin-Tofa. Speaking at a press briefing held at the NUJ Secretariat in Kano, the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Haruna Dederi, emphasised the need for accurate information regarding the legal proceedings. Dederi explained that the Court of Appeal, in its judgment delivered on January 10, 2025, upheld…