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Tragedy at Christmas Fair: Ibadan School Event Turns Deadly with 35 Children Lost in Crowd Crush

Ibadan, Nigeria – A devastating crowd crush at a Christmas fair in Basorun Islamic High School claimed the lives of at least 35 children, with six more critically injured amidst the chaos. The incident occurred on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, in Ibadan, the third-largest city in Nigeria, during an event that attracted thousands of hope-filled attendees, largely due to the promise of scholarships and other gifts. The fair was organized by the Women in Need …

Extradition Delayed for Malians Indicted in Ibadan Explosion, Governor Reveals

Ibadan, Nigeria – Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state has shed light on the delays in extraditing three Malians implicated in the explosion that took place at Bodija, Ibadan in January. The governor cited Mali’s withdrawal from the Economic Community of West Africa States as the reason for the extradition hold-up. The explosion in January caused significant damage in parts of Ibadan, resulting in casualties, injuries, and extensive property destruction. Governor Makinde attributed the blast …

Explosive Investigation: Governor Seyi Makinde Receives Report on Ibadan Tragedy

IBADAN, Nigeria – Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has formally received the report on the explosion that occurred in Bodija, Ibadan, which resulted in the tragic deaths of five individuals on January 16th. The report was presented to the governor by the Special Adviser on Security, Fatai Owoseni, who disclosed the latest developments in a briefing with journalists. Owoseni revealed that three individuals of interest have been identified in connection with the cause of …

Explosion Strikes Ibadan, Leaving Residents Fearful and Uncertain

Fear gripped the residents of Ibadan, the capital of Oyo state in South West Nigeria, on Tuesday night after a massive explosion rocked the city. The explosion, which occurred in the Bodija Estate area on Adeyi Avenue, caused tremors in many areas up to a 15km stretch. Local reports indicated that Ologuneru, Apete, New Garage, Bashorun, Akobo, Sango, and Eleyele were among the places affected by the explosion. Videos of the aftermath of the explosion …