KWARA GOVT DONATES 150 OFF-ROAD MOTORCYCLES TO NIGERIAN ARMY. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE

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 Kwara Govt donates 150 off-road motorcycles to Nigerian Army •LGAs acquire 320 motorcycles to boost vigilantes' security operations  In a bid to further strengthen security operations and maintain peace across Kwara State, His Excellency Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq-led Kwara State Government has donated 150 off-road motorcycles to the Nigerian Army. The motorcycles are expected to enhance troops' mobility and effectiveness, particularly in rugged terrains such as forests, where non-state actors may be hiding with intent to destabilise the peaceful atmosphere of the state. This strategic intervention follows recent reports of the disturbances of non-state actors in parts of Kwara South and Kwara North.  In response, on Monday, April 21, 2025, Governor AbdulRazaq led a high-powered joint security delegation on an operational assessment tour to the Kaiama Local Government Area in Kwara North. Within 24 hours of the tour, the Governor also held a strategic meeting with t...

NIGER TANKER EXPLOSION DEATH TOLL RISES TO 98.(PHOTO).


 Niger Tanker Explosion Death Toll Rises to 98


The death toll from the Dikko tanker explosion has increased to 98, with 69 others injured and 20 shops destroyed, according to the Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA).


The agency's Director-General, Alhaji Abdullahi Baba-Arah, confirmed the updated figures in a statement issued on Monday in Minna.


The explosion occurred on Saturday morning around 9 a.m. along the Dikko-Maje road near Baddegi fuelling station in Gurara Local Government Area. The tragedy unfolded as Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) was being transferred from a crashed tanker to another. The fuel ignited after coming into contact with a generator used in the process, triggering a devastating explosion.


The incident resulted in significant loss of life, injuries, and property damage worth millions of naira.


Authorities, including the Niger State and Federal Government, have expressed condolences to the victims' families and pledged support for those affected.


The state government also urged the Federal Government to expedite the Minna-Suleja road project, citing it as a contributing factor to frequent accidents in the area.

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