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ANDY UBA BATTLES INCREASED DEATH TOLL AT HIS TANK FARM

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The death toll of Sunday’s explosion at Linc Oil and Gas Depot, a tank farm in Calabar, Cross River State owned by Senator Andy Uba, has risen from 9 to 11, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports.

 

According to the news agency, nine survivors were admitted to the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCHT) after the explosion on Sunday. Two of those patients died on Monday morning.

 

Senator Andy Uba (Anambra South) Guardian NG The chief medical director of the UCHT, Thomas Agan, said the hospital needs assistance from the federal government in order to adequately treat the remaining patients, who suffer from severe burns.

 

“We had to use all we had to ensure that they are kept alive. Our consumables are now exhausted,” he told NAN.

 

“We need massive assistance, not only from the federal government, but from the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation and all the facilities involved in the matter.”

 

At the time of publication, the direct cause of the explosion had not been ascertained. Cross River State Commissioner for Petroleum Itaya Nyong told NAN that the commission would conduct a thorough investigation into the incident.

 

SaharaReporters revealed on Sunday that the tank farm is owned by Senator Andy Uba of Anambra State. The senator, a who served as an aide to former President Olusegun Obasanjo, stated on his assets declaration that he owns “Linc Nigeria Limited,” which he described as an “oil tank farm” in Calabar, Cross River State.

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Funke Akindele’s ‘Everybody Loves Jenifa’ hit $100,000 in diaspora sales

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December 26, 2024

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Award-winning actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has expressed her gratitude and excitement as her latest film achieves a groundbreaking feat.

The movie has become the first Nollywood film to reach $100,000 in diaspora sales, and the numbers are still counting.

Akindele thanked her talented cast, dedicated fans, colleagues, and the diasporan community for their unwavering support.

She acknowledged that their love and encouragement have been the driving force behind her success, and she couldn’t have achieved this milestone without them.

Funke wrote on Instagram: “We did it, guys. $100,000 in diaspora sales and counting, the first Nollywood film to hit this milestone.

“I’m beyond grateful to my incredible cast, the unstoppable Jenifans, my amazing colleagues, the diasporan community and everyone who’s been part of this journey, you’re the real MVPs.

“Your love and support have been the fuel behind this dream. I couldn’t have done this without you. THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart.”

 

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JUST IN: Fire guts FIIRO office in Lagos

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December 26, 2024

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The Federal Institute of Industrial Research (FIIRO), office in Oshodi, Lagos, near Cappa Bus Stop has been gutted by fire.

The Nation gathered that men of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, in collaboration with the Lagos State Emergency Management Authority are currently on the ground to contain the incident.

Although no casualties have been reported so far, the fire has reportedly destroyed property worth millions of naira.

Efforts are underway to prevent the flames from spreading to adjoining offices and buildings.

The cause of the fire remains unknown at the time of filing this report.

More details soon…

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Ogun gov appoints ex-commissioner Oluwatoyin Taiwo as chief of staff

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December 26, 2024

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The Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has appointed Oluwatoyin Taiwo as his Chief of Staff.

Prior to this appointment, Taiwo was the Deputy Chief of Staff to the governor.

This was according to statement signed by the governor’s Special Adviser on Media and Strategy, Kayode Akinmade, and made available to journalists on Thursday.

Akinmade said that Abiodun, on Wednesday, handed over the letter of appointment to Taiwo.

The statement added, “The appointment, according to the letter, took effect from 18th December 2024.

“The governor, while congratulating the new Chief of Staff, described the appointment as well-deserved”.

Taiwo had served as Commissioner for Culture and Tourism during Abiodun’s first term and was subsequently elevated to the position of Deputy Chief of Staff before his new role.

He is an alumnus of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, where he obtained a B.Sc. in Statistics before pursuing further degrees up to Ph.D.

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