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The political crisis in Edo State’s local government areas intensified on Wednesday as two chairmen were reportedly impeached by their elected councillors in Uhunmwonde and Orhionmwon local government areas. Meanwhile, the chairman of Owan East Local Government Area, Aminu Okodo-Kadiri, has vehemently stated that his “purported impeachment” and that of his deputy, Clement Ojebuovbo, were
A devastating tanker explosion at Dikko Junction along the Abuja-Kaduna Expressway in Gurara Local Government Area of Niger State on Saturday morning has claimed several lives and injured many others. The explosion occurred around 10 a.m. According to reports, the tragic incident happened when a crowd gathered to scoop fuel from the overturned tanker. The
Tanker explosion in Niger leaves many dead, scores injured
A devastating tanker explosion at Dikko Junction along the Abuja-Kaduna Expressway in Gurara Local Government Area of Niger State on Saturday morning has claimed several lives and injured many others. The explosion occurred around 10 a.m.
According to reports, the tragic incident happened when a crowd gathered to scoop fuel from the overturned tanker. The resulting blast led to a high casualty rate, though the exact number of fatalities is yet to be determined.
Confirming the incident, the Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Niger State, Kumar Tsukwam, revealed to news men “Investigations are ongoing, and the total number of victims will be disclosed in due course.”
Reacting to the tragedy, Niger State Governor Mohammed Umar Bago, through his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, expressed profound concern over the recurring cases of tanker explosions in the state.
He stressed the urgent need for stronger safety protocols and public education to avert future disasters.
More details on this tragic event will be released as investigations progress.
Tanker explosion in Niger leaves many dead, scores injured
The Kano State government said the sum of N2.5 billion has been earmarked for the conduct of mass weddings in…
Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court in Abuja has recused herself from the trial of the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu in the terrorism charges brought against him by the federal government. DAILY POST reports that the Judge on Tuesday opted out of the trial following the
BREAKING: Judge hands off Nnamdi Kanu’s trial over uproar in court, no confidence allegation
Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court in Abuja has recused herself from the trial of the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu in the terrorism charges brought against him by the federal government.
DAILY POST reports that the Judge on Tuesday opted out of the trial following the outburst of Kanu that he had no confidence and trust in the judge.
In the middle of Tuesday’s proceedings, Kanu had jumped up from the dock and ordered his lawyer, Aloy Ejimako to sit down for him to address the court.
In the uproar that ensued, Kanu took over the proceedings, announced that he no longer had confidence in Justice Binta Nyako and demanded that she rescued himself immediately.
Although the federal government lawyer, Adegboyega Awomolo, SAN, objected to Kanu’s request, the Judge insisted on recusing herself.
Awomolo had argued that the order to open the trial was in line with a Supreme Court Judgment, Justice Binta Nyako said she would prefer another judge to handle the trial.
The judge subsequently recused herself and ordered that the case file be returned to the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, John Tsoho for reassignment to another judge.
Meanwhile, Kanu has been returned to the DSS custody.
Details later…
BREAKING: Judge hands off Nnamdi Kanu’s trial over uproar in court, no confidence allegation
