1. Tragedy struck in Rivers State on Friday night as a fuel-laden tanker ignited, engulfing four individuals and around 100 vehicles at the Eleme section of the East-West Road. The incident occurred when the tanker collided with another vehicle, triggering a fiery explosion that rapidly spread to other tankers and vehicles trapped in the traffic jam.
2. Ola Olukoyede, the executive chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has appointed Michael Nzekwe as his chief of staff, alongside zonal directors for each of the commission’s 14 zonal commands.
3. A fatal gas tanker explosion claimed one life on Saturday following an accident in the Ita Oshin area of Abeokuta North Local Government Area, Ogun State. The accident, which occurred around 4:16 pm, was confirmed by Florence Okpe, Chief Route Commander and Education Officer for the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC).
4. The Naira staged a recovery against the US dollar at the parallel market, appreciating to N1280/$. This represents a notable gain of 8.57% compared to the N1,400 exchange rate on the previous day, as reported by currency traders.
5. Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State expressed concerns over ongoing efforts to destabilize the state, voicing his sentiments during a gathering at the country home of Sir Celestine Omehia in Ubima community, Ikwerre Local Government Area.
6. In Osogbo, Osun State, a tragic road accident claimed the lives of a fashion designer identified as Seun and the motorcyclist transporting her. The accident occurred on Friday evening in the OgoOluwa Area of Osogbo.
7. The All Progressives Congress (APC) has called for the cancellation of the recently conducted local government election in Oyo State, labeling it a “sham” and warning of potential damage to the state’s reputation if allowed to stand.
8. Retired Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, Aderemi Adeoye, recounted his encounters with various insurgent groups, including the Niger Delta militants, Boko Haram terrorists, and Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) insurgents, during his pullout ceremony in Awka, emphasizing that divine grace safeguarded him throughout.
9. The Benin Traditional Council (BTC) suspended five officials for allegedly engaging in sacrilegious behavior against Benin custom. The suspension was prompted by their visit to the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, where they misrepresented themselves as emissaries of the Oba of Benin and provided inaccurate information regarding the connection between the Benin Royal Dynasty and the Ooni-ship of Ife.
10. The Anambra State Police Command apprehended 16 notorious cultists and declared 21 others wanted in a bid to curb the resurgence of cult-related violence in Awka, the state capital. The statement, issued by SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the command’s spokesman, highlighted intensified efforts to address the issue.
