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Tragic Accident Claims Lives And Injures Many On Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway
Tragic Accident Claims Lives And Injures Many On Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Nine individuals lost their lives and seven sustained injuries in an early morning collision on Tuesday along the Lagos-Abeokuta expressway at the Kere Bridge in Ewekoro Local Government Area of Ogun State. The tragic incident involved a truck and a Mazda bus bearing the number plate SMK 808 YD……..CONTINUE READING
According to Florence Okpe, the spokesperson for the Ogun State Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), the crash, attributed to excessive speed and route violation, led to a head-on collision between the truck and the Mazda bus.
Okpe revealed that the injured victims had been rushed to the General Hospital in Ijaye, while the deceased were transported to the Lantoro Hospital in Abeokuta.
Detailing the casualties, Okpe stated, “A total of 17 persons were involved which comprised seven male adults, nine female adults, and one female child. A total of seven persons were injured, which include five female adults, one male adult, and one female child. Unfortunately, nine persons were recorded dead from the crash, five male adults, and four female adults.”
The vehicles involved were identified as a truck of black color with no registration number and a white Mazda bus with the registration number SMK808YD.
Meanwhile, Anthony Uga, the Ogun Sector Commander of the FRSC, emphasized the importance of adhering to traffic regulations and cautioned against speeding and route violations. He extended his condolences to the families of the victims, praying for strength in coping with their losses.
Former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Chairman and veteran Nigerian businessman Alhaji Bamanga Tukur has passed away at the age of 90.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
According to confirmation given by his family to TRT Afrika, Tukur died on Saturday at his residence in Abuja following a prolonged illness. His funeral rites and burial are scheduled to take place on Saturday at the Lamido of Adamawa’s Palace in Yola, Adamawa State. He is survived by 17 children.
A Storied Political and Business Career
Tukur’s legacy spans decades across both public service and the private sector:
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Second Republic Governance: He served as the governor of the former Gongola State, a territory later split into modern-day Adamawa and Taraba states.
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Ministerial Role: He held office as the Minister of Industries during the military administration of General Sani Abacha, alongside making bids to contest the Nigerian presidency.
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Party Leadership: He later assumed the mantle of PDP National Chairman, steering the party through a high-profile tenure and leaving a lasting footprint on contemporary Nigerian politics.
Former Vice-President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar has clarified that his plan to reintroduce a fuel subsidy is designed to lower production costs for domestically refined petroleum rather than subsidize imported fuel.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Responding to social media inquiries on Saturday, Atiku emphasized that the policy aims to stimulate local manufacturing, boost domestic output, and make fuel more affordable for citizens.
Production Subsidy vs. Import Subsidy
Drawing a sharp line between past practices and his proposed framework, Atiku compared his approach to supporting indigenous manufacturing. Using the analogy of local shoemakers, he explained that instead of using public funds to cheapen imported goods, the government should back local producers—such as shoemakers in Aba—to lower operational costs, create jobs, and offer affordable prices.
“I am not restoring subsidy so that Nigeria can keep paying for imported petrol. I am restoring subsidy so that Nigerians can produce more at home, pay less for fuel, and keep more money in their pockets,” Atiku stated. “That is the difference between import subsidy and production subsidy.”
Under his administration, he noted that the same principle would apply to the oil sector by backing locally refined crude to drive down production and retail costs.
Easing the Cost of Living for Households and Businesses
Atiku argued that cheaper fuel would create a ripple effect across the economy, cutting down transportation overheads and lowering the cost of moving agricultural produce from farms to markets.
His broader vision focuses on improving household finances and easing daily pressures for ordinary Nigerians:
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Lowering morning bus fares and reducing logistics costs for traders and small business owners (barbers, tailors, and welders).
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Easing food inflation and transport burdens for families.
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Ensuring households and small business owners retain tangible disposable income and profits rather than merely earning enough to cover daily energy expenses.
Concluding his remarks, Atiku maintained that economic affordability must be measured by direct positive impacts on everyday family budgets, promising to make both life and the nation affordable again.
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has executed his second minor cabinet reshuffle since taking office, redeploying four commissioners to new portfolios to boost government efficiency.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Announced in a statement on Saturday by the Secretary to the Edo State Government, Musa Ikhilor, the adjustments are designed to strengthen governance, optimize service delivery, and enhance the overall management of state affairs.
Commissioner Portfolio Changes
The immediate changes involve the following swaps:
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Felix Ehiguese Akhabue: Transferred from the Ministry of Water Resources to the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development.
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Barrister Vincent Osas Uwadiae: Moved from Physical Planning and Urban Development to the Ministry of Water Resources.
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Andrew Momodu: Shifted from the Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy to the Ministry of Oil and Gas Resources.
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Prof. Omorodion Ikponmwosa: Reassigned from Oil and Gas Resources to head the Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy.
Ikhilor urged the affected commissioners to leverage their wealth of experience in their new roles and remain strictly dedicated to the administration’s “SHINE Agenda” aimed at driving sustainable development across Edo State.
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