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10 things to know about Madam Efunroye Tinubu, the powerful slave trader and kingmaker

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Madam Efunroye Tinubu is a remarkable figure in Nigerian history, renowned for her influential role as a business mogul, political leader, and staunch opponent of colonial rule.

Born in the late 18th century, she navigated a male-dominated society and emerged as a powerful woman in Yoruba land.

Her life and legacy are emblematic of the resilience and resourcefulness that characterized many women of her time.

Here are more things to know about her:

Business Mogul

Madam Efunroye Tinubu built a formidable business empire in Badagry, dealing in tobacco, salt, and slaves. She leveraged connections with prominent figures like Oba Adele to expand her trade.

Political Influence

Tinubu had substantial influence in the Yoruba political landscape. She played a key role in elevating her brother-in-law, Akitoye, to the throne, showing her power in palace politics.

Commercial Concessions

In 1851, under Oba Akitoye’s reign, Tinubu was granted favorable commercial concessions, allowing her to continue trading in slaves for guns with Brazilian and Portuguese traders.

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NOTABLE HAZARD: BRIDGE PULLS OUT AT IMO RIVER, URGENT NEED TO AVERT DANGER

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NOTABLE HAZARD AND URGENT NEED TO AVERT DANGER
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NOTABLE HAZARD AND URGENT NEED TO AVERT DANGER

The attached pictures show the section of Imo River bridge close to IMSU college of Engineering, along the ever busy Owerri-Okigwe Road in Umuna, Onuimo LGA of Imo State.

A look at it shows that the rails indicating that it’s a bridge has pulled out and it’s completely open which exposes motorists to falling into the Imo River which is very deep above ground level, in the event of any error in driving or loss of control.

Ekwutosblog gathered that the rail of the bridge was knocked down by a heavy duty vehicle which ran into the River months back but nothing has been done about the situation since then.

 

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Plate number colours and what they indicate;

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Plate number colours and what they indicate;

The plate number that is lettered in BLUE indicates a private owned vehicle.

While the RED lettered plate number indicates a vehicle used for commercial purpose.

Then the GREEN lettered plate number shows that the vehicle is government owned and is used by government officials.

Lastly, the BLACK lettered plate numbers are for members of the Armed Forces, that is, the Military/Paramilitary etc

So from the colour of a vehicle’s plate number, you can easily tell the purpose of the vehicle.

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PRESIDENT TINUBU CELEBRATES REVIVAL OF PORT HARCOURT REFINERY AND DIRECTS NNPC LIMITED TO PROMPTLY REACTIVATE WARRI AND KADUNA REFINERIES

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STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE

PRESIDENT TINUBU CELEBRATES REVIVAL OF PORT HARCOURT REFINERY AND DIRECTS NNPC LIMITED TO PROMPTLY REACTIVATE WARRI AND KADUNA REFINERIES

President Bola Tinubu extends his heartfelt congratulations to the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) on the successful revitalization of the Port Harcourt refinery, marked by the official commencement of petroleum product loading on November 26, 2024.

The President acknowledges the pivotal role of former President Muhammadu Buhari in initiating the comprehensive rehabilitation of all our refineries and expresses gratitude to the African Export-Import Bank for its confidence in financing this critical project.

Furthermore, President Tinubu commends the leadership of NNPC Limited’s Group Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Mele Kyari, whose unwavering dedication and commitment were instrumental in overcoming challenges to achieve this milestone.

With the successful revival of the Port Harcourt refinery, President Tinubu urges NNPC Limited to expedite the scheduled reactivation of both the second Port Harcourt refinery and the Warri and Kaduna refineries.

These efforts will significantly enhance domestic production capacity alongside the contributions of privately-owned refineries and make our country a major energy hub, with the gas sector also enjoying unprecedented attention by the administration.

The President underscores his administration’s determination to repair the nation’s refineries, aiming to eradicate the disheartening perception of Nigeria as a major crude oil producer that lacks the ability to refine its own resources for domestic consumption.

Highlighting the values of patience, integrity, and accountability in the rebuilding of the nation’s infrastructure, President Tinubu calls upon individuals, institutions, and citizens entrusted with responsibilities to maintain focus and uphold trust in their service to the nation.

In alignment with the Renewed Hope Agenda

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