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BREAKING: Many Feared Dead As Petrol Tanker Bursts Into Flames In Jigawa (Photos)

A fuel tanker explosion has occurred in Majiya, Taura Local Government Area of Jigawa State, along the Kano-Hadejia Expressway.

The incident took place at approximately 11:45 a.m. on Tuesday, according to a report by Mansur Ahmed, the former Jigawa State Governor’s Media aide.

In the post, written in Hausa, Ahmed stated, “At least 300 people were critically injured, and many lives were lost following a devastating fire caused by the explosion of a fuel tanker in Majia town, Taura Local Government.

The incident occurred between 11:45 p.m. and 3:15 a.m.

”Attempts to reach relevant Jigawa State authorities for comments were unsuccessful at the time of filing this report.
Meanwhile, Police public relations Officer of the State, Lawal Shiisu in a voice note sent to journalists confirmed the unfortunate event that has also left over 50 people injured.
The police authorities said the fire was ignited after some residents of the community tried to swoop petrol from the tanker that fell down.
The flames was said to spread rapidly, causing extensive damage and overwhelming emergency services in the area.
Rescue and recovery operations are actively underway according to the police authorities.
Some of the survival of the inferno are currently receiving treatment at the Ringim general hospital.
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Reps Launch Investigation into NPF Amidst Allegations of N50 Billion Procurement Fraud
House of Representatives has resolved to investigate the alleged contract racketeering in the Nigerian Police amounting to billions of naira.
The decision was taken after a motion of urgent national importance moved by the member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia federal constituency, Abia, Rep. Ibe Osonwa during the plenary on Thursday in Abuja.
Mr Osonwa had raised concerns over the alleged award of N6 billion contact by the Nigerian Police Procurement department without due process which according to him was erosion of public trust.
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Peter Obi’s brother Lagos Property: We didn’t carry out the demolition – Omotosho
Omotoso said Obi’s allegations on the demolition are “disturbing and without facts

• Peter Obi at the scene of the demolished property
The Lagos State Government has commenced an investigation into the demolition of a property belonging to the brother of the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi.
Obi had alleged that a property belonging to his younger brother was demolished in the Ikeja area of Lagos State without a court order.
Reacting to the demolition via a statement on Thursday, June 26, the Lagos State Commissioner of Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, said no agency was involved in the demolition.
Omotoso added that the investigation will help clarify the circumstances surrounding the demolition and ensure that any necessary actions are taken.
The former governor of Anambra State, in a post on his X account on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, disclosed that the property owned by his brother’s company had stood for over 15 years before it was demolished.
Omotoso said Obi’s allegations on the demolition are “disturbing and without facts”.
The commissioner stated: “We wish to categorically state that the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) or any other arm of the Lagos State Government did not carry out the said demolition.
“Dr. Olajide Abiodun Babatunde, Special Adviser, eGIS & Urban Development, who supervises LASBCA, has confirmed that the agency was not involved in the demolition.
“The Lagos State Government is committed to upholding the rule of law and ensuring the safety and security of all residents.
“We will not tolerate any acts of lawlessness or violations of extant laws. Any individual or group found involved in such acts will be brought to justice,” he said.
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BREAKING: President Tinubu Vetoes NDLEA Bill Due to Crime Proceeds Clause

President Bola Tinubu has declined to sign the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency Bill, 2025 into law.
The President’s decision not to sign the bill passed by both chambers of the National Assembly was contained in a letter read in the Green Chamber on Thursday during plenary.
The President, citing Section 58(4) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), explained that the proposed law seeks to empower the NDLEA to retain a portion of the proceeds from drug-related crimes, a move he said contradicts existing financial regulations.
He noted that under the current system, “All proceeds of crime are paid into the government’s Confiscated and Forfeited Properties Account.
Disbursements to any recovery agency, including the NDLEA, can only be made by presidential approval, subject to the consent of the Federal Executive Council and the National Assembly.”
The President maintained there was no compelling reason to alter a process designed to uphold accountability through executive and legislative oversight.
Details later….
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