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The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company has issued a public apology to customers following widespread power disruptions across its service areas. The outages, which affected several 11kV feeders, were attributed to a combination of forced outages, load shedding, earth faults, and disconnections due to non-payment. This was outlined in a press release shared by IBEDC on
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The trial of a former employee of PUNCH Nigeria Ltd, Olusegun Ogunbanjo, accused of N998m fraud involving stationery supplies, suffered a setback on Thursday due to a change in his defence counsel. Ogunbanjo was arraigned on June 21 on eight counts bordering on conspiracy to commit a felony, obtaining money under false pretences, stealing, and
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The trial of a former employee of PUNCH Nigeria Ltd, Olusegun Ogunbanjo, accused of N998m fraud involving stationery supplies, suffered a setback on Thursday due to a change in his defence counsel. Ogunbanjo was arraigned on June 21 on eight counts bordering on conspiracy to commit a felony, obtaining money under false pretences, stealing, and
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has mourned the victims of the stampede at a funfair held at Islamic High School, Orita Bashorun, Ibadan. DAILY POST reports that authorities have confirmed 35 minors dead with seven suspects arrested for their roles in the disaster. In a post on his official X handle on Thursday, the 2023
My heart is heavy – Atiku mourns Ibadan stampede victims
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has mourned the victims of the stampede at a funfair held at Islamic High School, Orita Bashorun, Ibadan.
DAILY POST reports that authorities have confirmed 35 minors dead with seven suspects arrested for their roles in the disaster.
In a post on his official X handle on Thursday, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, said he was heartbroken by the incident, praying that God comforts the families of the victims.
“How do we tell nearly three dozen parents and wards that the children they saw off with excitement to a holiday funfair in Ibadan will not be returning home, not even late for Christmas?
“I am heartbroken, like millions of our citizens, over the tragedy that befell children who only wanted to have some fun after the rigours of the school term had come to an end. My thoughts and prayers are with the families who may have had their beautiful flowers plucked from them so early in the day.
“I pray that Almighty God provides comfort to all affected families and friends and heals the injured. My deepest condolences also go to the government and people of Oyo State. May the beautiful souls of the deceased rest in peace,” he tweeted.
My heart is heavy – Atiku mourns Ibadan stampede victims
In a bid to reduce emissions and promote sustainable eco-friendly environment, the Ogun State government has engaged relevant stakeholders towards ensuring a seamless conversion of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) vehicles to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered. Commissioner for Environment, Ola Oresanya, said the programme would engage staffers on quality and safety inspections of CNG-powered vehicles and
Ogun Govt engages stakeholders on seamless CNG conversion
In a bid to reduce emissions and promote sustainable eco-friendly environment, the Ogun State government has engaged relevant stakeholders towards ensuring a seamless conversion of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) vehicles to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered.
Commissioner for Environment, Ola Oresanya, said the programme would engage staffers on quality and safety inspections of CNG-powered vehicles and refueling stations by relevant regulators.
Oresanya spoke during a three-day workshop on Application of Nigerian Industrial Standard, organised by the Ministry, in conjunction with Standard Organisation Of Nigeria, (SON), in Abeokuta.
He argued that, in achieving a safe environment for CNG usage, synergy with other relevant Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), including Ministry of Transportation, Fire Services and those in charge of registration of gas stations, among others, must be adopted
The commissioner said, “Recent audits by the Ministry and its sister agency, Ogun State Environmental Protection Agency (OGEPA), revealed a lot of safety gaps and poor orientation by the handlers of the CNG and other stakeholders had been the major cause of fire incidence experienced earlier in the year, which could have been averted if necessary measures were put in place.”
Oresanya stated that a safety desk had been set up to regulate and ensure safe manufacture, distribution and handling of all gases in the state, as well as division of gas handlers into commercial and industrial sectors.
He urged all stakeholders involved in the exercise to adhere to standards and prioritise safety such that both regulatory requirements and protection of the health and welfare of our communities were maintained.
On his part, Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Gbenga Dairo, said the present administration in the state was committed to supporting the laudable initiative due to its economic advantage and reduction of emission.
He noted that adequate enforcement and regulations must be adhered to for a safer environment.
In their separate goodwill messages, Director General, SON, Dr. Ifeanya Chukwunonso, represented by Director, Laboratory Service, David Ikhebome, and Managing Director, Safety Plus, Mrs. Omolara Odebunmi, expressed their organisations’ determination to ensure improvement in the quality of CNG products, underscoring the need to train staffers on CNG safety precautions and its usage with different vehicles.
Ogun Govt engages stakeholders on seamless CNG conversion
