APC National Chairman Commiserates With Govt, Over Tanker Explosion

Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has commiserated with the government and people of Niger State over the tragic tanker explosion that claimed several lives and left many others injured. In a press statement on Sunday issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the National Chairman, Edwin Olofu, Ganduje described the incident as a heartbreaking tragedy that has caused immense pain to families and communities across Niger State. He...

Tragedy in Niger State as Petrol Tanker Explosion Claims 86 Lives

A petrol tanker explosion at Dikko Junction in Niger State on Saturday has claimed the lives of at least 86 people, with 55 others injured. The incident occurred when a tanker overturned and spilt its contents, prompting residents and passersby to rush to scoop the leaking fuel. Moments later, the tanker exploded, engulfing dozens in flames and leaving a scene of devastation. Among the injured were rescuers who attempted to save victims. The Niger State...

Gov Bago Bans Heavy-Duty After Tanker Explosion Kills 73 Persons

…Ban is for Trucks Using One-Way Route The catastrophic tanker explosion that occurred on Saturday at the Dikko Junction, Abuja-Kaduna Expressway, Niger State has consumed the lives of 73 persons, and several others sustained various degrees of injuries. Police said. The truck loaded with petrol lost control and eventually caught fire, and those who died in the disaster were attempting to scoop fuel from the overturned tanker. The Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi in...

Sir Paul Chukwuma Primary Campaign Council Inaugurates Coordinators for Anambra South

Chief Jude Osude, the deputy director general of Sir Paul Chukwuma Primary Election Campaign Council for Anambra South Senatorial zone, inaugurated local government coordinators across the seven LGAs of Anambra South zone. The inauguration, which was held at Igbo-Ukwu in Aguata LGA of Anambra South Senatorial zone, was attended by local government chairpersons of the All Progressives Congress, APC. It was also attended by the Sir Paul Chukwuma Youth Coalition across the zone, Ikemba Front...

Uzu Okagbue Questions Soludo’s Appointment of ASTRC Chairman  

Uzu Okagbue, former Chief of Protocol and Deputy Chief of Staff to Willie Obiano, former governor of Anambra State, has faulted Governor Soludo’s appointment of Eze Obosi, Igwe AC Iweka, as the Chairman of Anambra State Traditional Rulers Council, ASTRC. According to Okagbue, the governor’s appointment of Eze Obi is suspicious, contradictory, and summarily an attempt to stalk the old rivalry between Onitsha and Obosi. “You, (Governor Soludo) declared the tenure of the Obi of...

Soludo Launches Operation Udo Ga-Achi, Unveils 200 Security Vehicles 

Anambra State Governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo has launched a new statewide security operation, named “Operation Udo Ga-Achị,” aimed at combating rising crime rates and ensuring safety of residents. He also signed the Anambra State Homeland Security bill into Law and unveiled 200 vehicles for security agencies. Speaking at the International Convention Centre, Awka, venue of the launch, the Governor emphasized that the operation is a response to the growing concerns regarding public safety and crime...

Anambra APC Chieftain Outlines Priorities ahead of November Election

A leader of the All Progressives Congress – APC in Anambra State, Chief Kodilichukwu Okelekwu, who was the Anambra Central Candidate of the party in the 2023 General Elections, has called on the leadership of the APC to be determined and focused on some key issues he thought would make the difference for the party ahead of the November 2025 Anambra State governorship election. Highlighting his six priority considerations for the APC on the selection...

Anambra Assembly Creates New Security Outfit – ‘Agunechemba’

On Thursday during plenary, the Anambra State House of Assembly considered an executive Bill entitled “Anambra State Homeland Security Bill”. The Bill introduced to the Assembly on Thursday created a new security outfit known as “Agunaechemba.” The law upon introduction on Thursday, was expedited, read for the first, second, and third time, and then passed into law. The Bill to establish Agunechemba and provide for the maintenance of internal security and order in the State...

Tinubu Govt Shares Rice Palliatives to SUG Presidents Nationwide

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended palliative support to Student Union Government (SUG) Presidents across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. The gesture, which included the distribution of rice, was facilitated through the office of the Special Adviser on Students Engagement, Asefon Sunday. Speaking during the distribution event held in Abuja on Tuesday, Asefon highlighted the President’s commitment to supporting students and youth leaders. He noted that the initiative was part of Tinubu’s...

Military Blames Sahelian Fighters for Rising Terrorist Attacks

The Nigerian military says foreign fighters from the Sahel region are behind the recent surge in terrorist activities in the North-East and North-West. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja, Major General Edward Buba, Director of Defence Media Operations, explained, “The resurgence in terror attacks can be attributable to the influx of foreign fighters who came in as reinforcements for these terrorists. These foreign fighters are from the Sahelian region.” Buba also said the collaboration...

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