Day: October 16, 2024

Nigeria’s Tanker Explosion Kills Over 94

Abibat Babalola

“About 300 injured, over 50 hospitalised,’ update on the explosion that led to the loss of lives and limbs       A petrol tanker accident in Majiya village of Taura local government area of Jigawa State, has seen over 94 people reportedly killed with more than 50 hospitalised and about 300 sustained different degrees of injuries It was gathered that the incident happened at around 12:30 am on Wednesday with the tanker said to have fallen, making villagers to scoop fuel before the explosion. Jigawa Police spokesman, DSP Lawal…

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‘She Died At Appointed Time,’ NNPC Boss Breaks Silence On Daughter’s Death

Aliyu Aliyu

“(I’m) looking forward to meeting her (Fatima) in Jannah,” emotional gratitude Mele Kyari wrote for sympathisers over the death of 25 year-old daughter   Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, Mele Kyari, has expressed his gratitude for the outpouring of support following the passing of his daughter, Fatima. Reflecting on her life, Kyari, in a statement via X on Monday, described her departure as occurring at her appointed time and expressed hope of reuniting with her in Jannah by Allah’s grace. NNPC Boss, Mele Kyari,…

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Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Rises To 32.7%

Abibat Babalola

Nigeria’s inflation rate rose to 32.7 percent in September, reversing a two-month consecutive decline to 32.15% in August. The National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, disclosed this in its Consumer Price Index, CPI Report for September. The Bureau said: “In September 2024, the Headline inflation rate was 32.70% relative to the August 2024 headline inflation rate of 32.15%. Looking at the movement, the September 2024 Headline inflation rate showed an increase of 0.55% compared to the August 2024 Headline inflation rate. “On a year-on-year basis, the Headline inflation rate was 5.98%…

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