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Early Morning Inferno Razes Tailoring Factory In Ibadan

A four-bedroom apartment serving as a tailoring workshop in Ibadan has been destroyed by fire.

The incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday at Benjamin Alabama junction in the Eleyele area of Ibadan.

It was learnt that equipment and properties worth millions of naira were affected.

No casualty was recorded in the incident, Daily Post reports.

Chairman, Oyo State Fire Service, Maroof Akinwande, confirmed that incident on Saturday.

In a statement made available to Daily Post, Akinwande noted that the officers of the agency were immediately mobilised to the scene when they were contacted.

He advised residents to report fire incident to the agency on time, while also urging them to provide the correct address in cases of emergency.

“The fire emergency was received through telephoning at exactly 04:15 on Saturday 20th September, 2025. Immediately the address was taken, the fire personnel led by ACFS Bamidele Samsudeen promptly mobilized and responded to the distressed call.

“On getting to the scene of incident, it was the ground floor of a storey residential building of four bedroom flat use as tailoring factory on fire. Our officers swiftly swung into action, the fire was completely curtailed and restricted from affecting the building”.

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Shooting Stars Assistant Coach Akin Olowokere Slumps, Dies During Training

The Nigerian football space is in shock following the sudden death of Akin Olowokere, who had just been named Assistant Coach at Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC).

The melancholy incident occurred early Monday morning during a routine training session in Ibadan.

Eyewitnesses recounted how Olowokere “slumped on the pitch during the team’s Monday morning training session and was rushed to the hospital,” where he was later pronounced dead

Another account confirmed: “He slumped on the pitch and was rushed to the hospital. Sadly, he was confirmed dead on arrival”

Olowokere was part of the freshly unveiled technical crew at 3SC, stepping in following the departure of the Gbenga Ogunbote-led coaching staff.

His reputation as a “soft-spoken” figure earned respect over years—first as a standout player with Sunshine Stars of Akure, and later as an assistant coach under Edith Agoye at the same club.

At the time of writing, the club has not released an official statement regarding the cause of death.

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Goods Worth Millions Of Naira Destroyed As Fire Ravages Shop In Ibadan

Goods worth millions of naira have been destroyed as a result of fire that ravaged a container shop in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.

It was gathered that the incident occurred around Mobil Filling Station, Ring Road in Ibadan on Tuesday.

It was learnt that the container shop was stocked with goods worth millions of naira.

No casualty was recorded in the incident.

Chairman of Oyo State Fire Service, Hon Maroof Akinwande confirmed the incident.

Akinwande in a statement made available on Wednesday morning said, “The firemen quickly got to work and curtailed the fire from spreading to the surrounding filling station and other shops within the vicinity.

“No casualty was recorded. The fire only affected the container shop and the lubricant oil stored inside it, while the Mobil Filling Station, nearby shops and properties worth millions of naira were saved from the devastating fire by the fire service”.

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Ibadan Explosion Caused By Explosives Stored By Illegal Miners; 2 Killed, 77 Injured, Says Oyo Gov, Makinde

Seyi Makinde, the Oyo State Governor, has explained that two people were killed in the explosion that rocked Ibadan, the state capital on Tuesday evening.

He said 77 people were so far injured.

According to him, preliminary investigation revealed that the explosion was caused by explosives stored by illegal miners occupying a house in the Bodija area of the city.

He said, “We visited the scene of the explosion which occurred at about 7.44 pm yesterday, 16 January 2024 in Bodija, Ibadan. This unfortunate incident resulted in death and injury to residents in the vicinity and also affected properties. We have already deployed first responders and all relevant agencies within Oyo State to carry out comprehensive search and rescue operations. These operations will continue throughout the night.

“Earth moving equipment, ambulances, emergency lights, and security were deployed to the scene of the incident. The wounded and injured are being treated and moved to public and private hospitals within Ibadan. Medical personnel are on standby at these hospitals to provide all needed assistance to the injured. We have visited UCH to see some of those injured during the incident.

“In total, we have 77 injured victims so far, most of whom were treated and discharged and 2 fatalities. May their souls rest in peace and may God give their loved ones the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss.

“I have directed that the medical bills of all victims be covered by the government. We will also be providing temporary accommodation for those whose houses were affected and ensuring that they are supported to rebuild their lives.

“Preliminary investigations by the security agencies revealed that illegal miners occupying one of the houses in Bodija had stored explosive devices there which caused the blast. The investigations are ongoing. All those found culpable for this will be brought to book.

“I urge all residents to please call 615 for any emergencies they may be experiencing at this time and to remain calm and stay away from the immediate scene of the incident to allow rescue operations to be carried out without interference.

“We are grateful to the first responders, security personnel and all those who are at the scene to assist with the rescue operations as well as the medical personnel taking care of the injured.

“Please say a prayer for those who have been affected by this disaster as we continue with the rescue operations.”

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Islamic Group, MURIC Attacks Oyo Governor, Makinde For Naming Rebuilt Mosque After Self

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has slammed Seyi Makinde, the governor of Oyo State.

MURIC said that Seyi Makinde has no moral right to rename the rebuilt Adogba Central Mosque, which his administration demolished in 2020, after himself.

The MURIC Executive Director, Prof. Ishaq Akintola, said this in a statement on Saturday.

The group warned Makinde to remove his name from the mosque before next Saturday’s Governorship election.

The statement read, “Our attention has been drawn to the name of Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, which has been conspicuously printed on the newly rebuilt Adogba

Central Mosque, Iwo Road, Ibadan. It’s an insult to the corporate dignity of the Muslim community of Oyo State, in particular, and the entire Muslim Ummah in Nigeria.

“Makinde has no moral right to name the mosque after himself because it was a replacement of the original mosque, which was demolished by him.

“MURIC advised the governor to effect the change before the gubernatorial election on Saturday to avoid a protest vote. It doesn’t belong to him. It’s an attempt to rewrite history.”

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JUST IN: Fire razes Ibadan’s spare parts market, destroying goods worth millions of naira.

Fire reportedly destroyed goods worth millions of naira at the Araromi spare parts market in Ibadan, Oyo State’s capital.

According to reports, the incident occurred around 2 am on Saturday, January 14, 2023, as a result of the burning of refuse.

Oyo State Fire Service General Manager, Rev. Canon Yemi Akinyinka confirmed the development saying about 45 shops were affected.

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He went on to say that the command’s men were able to put out the fire around 5 a.m. on Saturday.

Akinyinka said; “Our men are at Araromi Market Agodi Gate since 2:30 a.m. where they are putting off the fire caused by indiscriminate refuse burning.

“The fire was suppressed at 5:00 a.m. Cooling down operation is ongoing to suppress reignition. On my way for on the spot assessment.

“I cannot say specifically the number of shops now, you know it is an emergency. It started in the night. About 45 shops”.

The incident is coming a few weeks after a tanker lost control and burst into flames in Ibadan.