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January 27, 2025 President Tinubu Condoles with the People and Government of Enugu State Over Tanker Explosion
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President Tinubu Condoles with the People and Government of Enugu State Over Tanker Explosion

President BOLA TINUBU has condoled with the government and the people of Enugu State over the fuel tanker explosion, which resulted in the loss of lives on Saturday.

He also directed traffic control agencies to enforce extra measures to prevent recurring fuel tanker explosions.

TINUBU conveyed his condolences in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, BAYO ONANUGA.

The fuel tanker reportedly spiralled out of control and burst into flames while navigating the Ugwu-Onyeama section of the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway.

It comes just days after a similar incident in Niger State, which claimed over 80 lives.

TINUBU commiserated with the families of the deceased and the injured and prayed for the repose of the souls of the departed and quick recovery for those receiving medical treatment.

The president called for caution and adherence to safety measures among road users, particularly fuel tanker operators.
Furthermore, he directed agencies in charge of enforcing traffic rules to implement measures to prevent recurring fuel tanker explosions nationwide.

January 25, 2025 UCCDA Sets Up Enforcement Team for Motor Parks and Street Trading
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UCCDA Sets Up Enforcement Team for Motor Parks and Street Trading

The Uyo Capital City Development Authority (UCCDA) has inaugurated a Special Development Control Enforcement Team (SDCET) to address the challenges facing the capital city.

The team inaugurated by the Chairman of UCCDA, Rt. Hon. ANIETIE EKA, yesterday, is tasked with enforcing development control in line with the Town Planning Laws and Laws of Akwa Ibom State 2022, as amended.

The enforcement team, according to the agency,  will focus on several key areas, including unapproved filling stations, illegal parks and street trading, cemeteries, telecommunication masts and billboards, client service, and estate development.

According to Rt. Hon. EKA, the inauguration of the special team is part of UCCDA‘s efforts to transform Uyo into a smart city, in line with Governor Umo Eno’s Arise Agenda. He noted that the team’s work will focus on addressing challenges such as traffic congestion, compromised safety, and hindered aesthetics, which undermine the city’s potential.

On his part, the Head of Town planning Department, UCCDA, EDIDIONG EDOHO, said the development would bring sanity into the sector while ensuring public safety.

Speaking on behalf of the committee heads, Koffi Ayado, the  Head of Unapproved filling station, Gas Station Outlet Unit assured that the committee will live up-to its expectation.

January 24, 2025 Marbug Virus Kills 9 in Tanzania
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Marbug Virus Kills 9 in Tanzania

Nine people have been confirmed deadin Tanzania following an outbreak of the Marburg virus.

The country on Monday confirmed the second outbreak of the deadly virus in its history, following a 2023 outbreak that killed six people, but has not commented on any recent fatality figures.

Africa CDC’s chief of staff and head of the executive office, NGASHI NGONGO, in a weekly briefing held yesterday, said the African Union’s Centres for Disease Control and Prevention said there have been 10 cases that have been notified, of which nine have already died.

NGONGO said that teams, including members who had already countered a recent outbreak in neighboring Rwanda, were already on the ground.

The CDC Chief noted that from the 10 cases reported, about 281 contacts have been listed and are being followed, praising the tracking of the virus so far.

January 21, 2025 NOA Akwa Ibom Warns Indigenes and Residents Against Fuel Scooping
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NOA Akwa Ibom Warns Indigenes and Residents Against Fuel Scooping

Due to the increasing incidents of petrol tanker accidents and the attendant dangers its possess to humans and the environment, the State Director of the National Orientation Agency, Akwa Ibom State, Mr. MKPOUTOM MKPOUTOM has charged the Chief Orientation and Mobilization Officers of the 31 Local Government Areas to intensify efforts on the ongoing Sensitization campaign on the dangers of fuel scooping in their respective Local Government Areas.

Speaking with newsmen in Uyo, MKPOUTOM stated that the rampant cases of fallen tankers and its attendant hazards have drawn the attention of both government and well-meaning Nigerians.

The NOA State Director highlighted some of the immediate health hazards of scooping fuel from a fallen tanker to include skin irritations, respiratory problems, dizziness, headaches, and even unconsciousness.

He identified that one of the most pressing dangers of collecting fuel from a downed tanker is the potential for fire explosion.

MrMKPOUTOMcharged the state National Orientation Agency to ensure public safety by continuing its job on public awareness to adhere strictly with its mandate, thus ensuring responsible behavior among Citizens.

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