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NEMA Links Rivers Tanker Explosion To Reckless Driving

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The National Emergency Management Agency has confirmed that the fire incident that raged in the Eleme area of Rivers State on Friday night was caused by a reckless truck driver.

Ekwutosblog reports that the fire that occurred between the Indorama Petro-Chemical Company Gate and the Aleto Bridge on the ever-busy Eleme section of the East-West Road burnt motorists and commuters beyond recognition and destroyed over 120 vehicles on Friday night.

 

In a statement posted on its official Facebook page on Sunday, NEMA stated that the fire was caused by a collision between a truck and the tanker vehicle.

The statement partly read, “The incident occurred as a result of reckless driving by a truck vehicle driver, which led to a collision with a tanker vehicle loaded with Premium Motor Spirit.


“The collision was said to have caused the PMS to spill on the road, which led to the fire outbreak.”

The statement added that the total number of casualties could not be confirmed because many of the affected persons scampered for their lives, but the NEMA team counted four corpses, including that of a pregnant woman.

It added, “NEMA South South team, in collaboration with the Rivers State Emergency Management Agency, Ministry of Transport, Police, NSCDC, FRSC, Fire Service, etc., carried out a joint assessment of the PMS tanker fire, which occurred at about 8p.m. on April 26, 2024.

“The FRSC bagged and evacuated the four corpses to a military hospital.

“The inferno was rapidly put out by Indorama fire service men, who also deployed one of their earth-moving equipment to assist in removing other burnt vehicles, obstructing the free flow of traffic on the highway.”

Credit: Facebook| NEMA Nigeria

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Nigerians May End Up Buying Fuel N5000 Per Litre Under Tinubu Government – NLC Warns

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It had also been reported that the move by the outlets was in compliance with a directive given by the NNPC management, compelling an immediate increment of fuel price from N568 to N855.

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has stated that Nigerians may end up buying petrol at N5000 per litre.

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Bayelsa: Man Arrested For Circulating Nude Video Of A Girl.

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Police operatives in Bayelsa State have arrested one 24year old Godgift Bai, alleged to be circulating a viral private video of a young girl on social media platforms.

The State Police Spokesperson, ASP Musa Mohammed, in a statement today Friday 6th of September, said the suspect was arrested in Yenagoa on Sept. 3rd, 2024.

The arrest of Godgift Bai who hails from Ogbolomabiri in Nembe Local Government Area, follows a thorough investigation by the Cyber Crime Unit, acting on the directive of the Commissioner of Police, CP. Alonyenu Francis Idu.

 

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BREAKING: Canada to Nigeria govt. Go and resolve your ethnic and inter tribal issues through peaceful means…… Canada Govt

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Amaka Clears Air on Toronto Police Interaction, Denies Arrest Claims. Amaka has refuted recent media reports, claiming she was arrested and detained by Toronto police. According to Amaka, she was not charged with any crime. Instead, she was invited by the police following a report from the Nigerian government. During her interaction with Canadian authorities, Amaka presented video evidence demonstrating that her actions were in response to threats against the Igbo nation in Nigeria from some people of Benin and Yoruba descent. After reviewing the evidence, the police concluded that she had no further questions to answer and allowed her to leave.

At the same time, the Canadian government used the opportunity to call on the Nigerian government to address its internal tribal issues through peaceful and amicable solutions.

Madam Abike Dabiri, so tribalism and hate towards the Igbos did not allow you to review the video evidence before writing to Canadian authorities. You concluded because you heard Amaka, and of course, she must be “Omo-igbo.”

 

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