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We Saw It Coming” – NOA Blames Community Leaders For Deadly Niger Tanker Explosion.
The Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Lanre Issa-Onilu, has attributed the recent Niger State tanker explosion that claimed dozens of lives to weak leadership at the community level.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
According to Nivo News, the tragic explosion, which occurred on Tuesday in the Essa community of Katcha Local Government Area, killed 42 people and left over 60 others severely injured. The incident happened after a petrol tanker overturned on the dilapidated Bida–Badeggi–Agaie Road and burst into flames as residents attempted to scoop fuel from the spilled tanker.
Speaking on a live television programme, Issa-Onilu described the disaster as “frustrating and entirely avoidable,” noting that early warnings had been issued following a similar incident in Dikko, also in Niger State, earlier this year.
“It’s frustrating, but we saw it coming. After the Dikko explosion, the President instructed us to begin a nationwide sensitisation campaign,” he said, explaining that the agency had collaborated with stakeholders such as community leaders, religious heads, youth groups, and security agencies.
However, Issa-Onilu lamented that public enlightenment alone was not enough to stop such tragedies, stressing that many citizens knowingly ignore safety warnings. He accused local leaders of failing in their responsibility to guide their communities against such dangerous behaviour.
The NOA boss revealed that discussions had been held with the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) and downstream regulatory bodies to strengthen safety regulations and prevent future disasters.
Condemning the act of scooping fuel from fallen tankers, Issa-Onilu described it as both criminal and morally wrong. He emphasised that spilled fuel remains private property and that taking it constitutes theft.
“Our values have eroded over time. Parents must question their children’s motives when they attempt to take what does not belong to them. Even that fuel is someone’s investment — taking it is stealing,” he stated.
He urged communities to assist tanker owners in securing their products rather than exploiting accidents for selfish gain, calling for a collective effort to restore moral values and civic responsibility.
Issa-Onilu concluded that preventing such incidents requires a “whole-of-society approach,” rooted in rebuilding Nigeria’s moral and ethical foundations.
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Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has announced that the FCT University of Science and Technology in Abaji will begin operations during President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
Wike made the revelation on Tuesday while on a thank-you tour of Abaji Area Council, appreciating residents for supporting Tinubu’s candidates in the February 21 FCT area council elections.
He noted that the FCT Administration is already putting in place the necessary infrastructure and essential facilities to ensure the university’s successful launch.
Wike urged the community to remain patient, assuring that the university would become a reality within Tinubu’s tenure.
“From our discussions, it is clear how significant this university is, not only for the people of Abaji but for all FCT residents. It will create jobs and drive development in the community. I would be honored to officially open the university for operations,” he said.
The minister emphasized that his visit was to thank residents for keeping their promise to support the President, highlighting the importance of acknowledging positive deeds.
Describing politics as a reciprocal process, Wike stressed that the era of empty promises was over:
“Leaders must demonstrate their commitment to delivering good governance. You cannot make promises during elections and vanish afterward without fulfilling them. We asked you to support Tinubu, starting with the area council elections. On February 21, you came through, delivering 133 of the 135 polling units in the council for Tinubu. What more can we say but thank you? You have done your part; we will now do ours. Abaji people have spoken, and they spoke decisively,” he said.
Wike also praised the outgoing Abaji Area Council Chairman, Abubakar Abdullahi, describing him as a humble and dedicated leader.
The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has officially sworn in 17 newly appointed permanent secretaries.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The announcement was made via his official X account on Tuesday, coinciding with the swearing-in ceremony. Governor Makinde urged the appointees to maintain high standards of public service.
Describing the appointments as “a call to higher service based on merit,” he highlighted that his administration has put in place a transparent, merit-based selection process that ensures broad representation.
He further charged the officials to perform their duties diligently, warning against letting personal interests influence their professional responsibilities.
The Senator representing Kano South, Senator Abdurahman Sulaiman Kawu Sumaila, has called the alleged rejection of his Ramadan rice gifts by some constituents a case of dangerous political blackmail orchestrated by his opponents.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
A viral video circulating on social media showed a group of politicians returning five bags of rice, claiming they were intended for the entire Albasu Local Government Area of Kano South Senatorial District.
Reacting to the incident, Senator Kawu Sumaila dismissed the rejection as a political stunt. He explained, “We distributed 500 bags to each LGA and provided for various groups and individuals, totaling nearly 15,000 bags. Somewhere along the line, some people were short-changed.”
He added, “They chose to go to the press to tarnish our image. We will handle the situation. This is politics. Whenever you work with people, such issues can arise. It’s a normal part of life, but it will not stop me from continuing welfare programs for my constituents.”
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