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Kano Explosion: Igbo leaders beg residents to remain calm, shun rumor mongers

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3 years ago

May 17, 2022

Igbo leaders under the aegis of Igbo Community Association, ICA Kano, on Tuesday has appealed for restraints, in the aftermath of the explosion that rocked a residential building located at Aba by court road,in Sabon Gari axis of the ancient city of Kano.

The President General , ICA Kano, Donatus Nwugo in a chat with our reporter at the scene of the incident urged residents to remain calm in the face of daunting challenges invoked courtesy of the explosion.

According to him, relevant government agencies are vigilant and were on top of the situation, while urging residents to go about their businesses with our fear.

In his words “ we are appealing to our people and all those conducting their activities in the city of Kano to please go about their business in peace.

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“we ask them to shun fear, panic, or any moves that is targeted to cause panic, they should go about their activities with our fear.”

Nwugo reassured that traditional rulers, the ICA in conjunction with all critical stakeholders are working in a coordinated manner to ensure peace continue to reign across the ancient city.

He applaud the state governor, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje for the prompt response that was given to the unfortunate incidence that occurred in Sabon Gari, in the early hours of Thursday.

“our traditional ruler , Igwe Boniface Ibekwe as usual has risen to the challenge to make sure all that needs to be done has been done, we are working with all other traditional leader to make sure all issues are addressed squarely .

He applaud security agencies and their egg heads, alongside emergency relief service providers for their sacrifices

“our security agencies were timely in their response and were highly professional in how they handled the situation today at Aba road by Court road, they should be commended.

“in all we must warmly thank Kano state government under the leadership of governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, and his deputy, Naisru Gawuna, who strongly stood by us in our hard moments.

He further urged Ndi-Igbo to refute any form of incitement, rumor mongering, fake news and nefarious attempts to spread cheap rumor and blackmail to usurp public peace ,stressing that security agencies will continue to furnish the populace with relevant information on developments surrounding the explosion..

The Igbo community leader prayed that God will grant repose to the soul of those who loss their lives in the Thursday explosion and grant their families the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.

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Stampede at Catholic Church in Maitama Claims Ten Lives During Food Distribution

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9 hours ago

December 21, 2024

Nigerian Tracker

Ten people have been confirmed dead in a stampede at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Maitama, on Saturday, 21st December 2024, during the distribution of food items to vulnerable and elderly individuals.

The unfortunate incident, which occurred around 6:30 am, resulted in the loss of ten lives, including four children, and left eight others injured with varying degrees of severity. Four of the injured have been treated and discharged, while the remaining victims are still receiving medical attention.

The FCT Police Command, in a statement issued by its spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, confirmed the tragedy, extended condolences to the families of the deceased, and wished the injured a swift recovery.

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Port-Harcourt Refinery Fully Operational- Says NNPC

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13 hours ago

December 21, 2024

Nigerian Tracker

The attention of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has been drawn to reports in a section of the media alleging that the Old Port Harcourt Refinery which was re-streamed two months ago has been shut down.

We wish to clarify that such reports are totally false as the refinery is fully operational as verified a few days ago by former Group Managing Directors of NNPC.

Preparation for the day’s loading operation is currently ongoing.

Members of the public are advised to discountenance such reports as they are the figments of the imagination of those who want to create artificial scarcity and rip-off Nigerians.

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Port Harcourt Refinery Halts Production Less Than a Month After Resumption

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14 hours ago

December 21, 2024

Nigerian Tracker

Less than a month after the porthacourt appeared to have resumed production, the facility has stopped working.

It was gathered that the lifting of petrol actually stopped last Friday, December 13, as the 18-arm loading bay of the new Port Harcourt refinery was empty.

While about 18 trucks littered the stretch of the busy road leading to the refinery itself, nine trucks were spotted inside the parking yard, while the loading bay was empty.

Journalists who visited the refinery on Thursday, December 19, 2024, observed that the lifting of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) had stopped completely.

The depot, which is usually a beehive of activities where tankers scramble for space at the parking yard, was a shadow of itself with literally no vehicular or human activity relating to operations.

This was after $1.5bn was approved in March 2021 and spent on the rehabilitation of the facility.

The inauguration of the 60,000 barrel per day production capacity plant by the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, Mele Kyari, on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, was met with celebration and fanfare.

During the re-opening of the facility, there was lifting of petrol to the excitement of the cheering crowd.

However, less than 10 trucks of petrol were lifted that day as against widespread claims that about 200 trucks carried petrol out of the bay.