FRSC says 9 bodies burnt beyond recognition in Otedola bridge tanker explosion

The Lagos commander of the Federal Road Safety Commission FRSC, Hyginus Omeje, says nine persons were burnt beyong recognition in the petrol tanker explosion that occured at Otedola bridge in Lagos this evening.

He said 54 vehicles were also burnt in the inferno and that efforts to remove the damaged vehicles to open up the road is still ongoing.

''Otedola tanker explosion, most unfortunate and regrettable'' Lagos state govt

The Lagos State Government has commiserated with families of victims who lost their lives and property in a fatal tanker explosion which occurred on Thursday evening on Otedola Bridge, inward Ojodu Berger area of the State.

The incident, which occurred at about 5pm, left scores of vehicles burnt while some lives were lost.

The Government, in a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Kehinde Bamigbetan, described the incident as a sad development, saying that the incident was most unfortunate and regrettable.


“On behalf of the Lagos State Government, we extend our deepest commiseration to the families of persons who lost their lives as well as properties to the incident. Our thoughts and prayers are with them in this time of pain and grief. As a government, we would not relent in putting measures in place to ensure safety of lives and property of all residents,” Bamigbetan said.

The Commissioner said that Governor Ambode has directed all relevant agencies to move into the area to normalise the apprehension that had taken over the area and to also ensure that those in need are adequately taken care of.

The governor assured that clearing of the highway of damaged vehicles to establish normal traffic flow would continue throughout the night until the objective is achieved.

He called for the co-operation of all citizens with the officials of the agencies to restore the situation to normalcy.

He also urged motorists to continue to adhere to the safety standard and the State Traffic Laws so as to prevent a reoccurrence of such incidents.

This is particularly appalling'' PDP attacks presidency for referencing killings while party was in government

Earlier today, presidential media aide, Femi Adesina, attacked PDP for holding a 7-day mourning period for victims of the massacre that took place in Plateau state over the weekend. Femi in his statement listed the number of mass killings that took place while PDP was in power.

In a statement released this evening, the opposition party condemned the presidency for making reference to killings that took place while they were in ofice. Read the statement below




The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) expresses shock by the statement credited to the Buhari Presidency justifying its failure to stem the tide of killings and bloodletting in the country, particularly in the Plateau, Zamfara, Benue, Yobe, Adamawa, Borno, Kogi, Taraba and other troubled states.

It is indeed reprehensible that the Presidency in its usual arrogance and insensitivity to the mood of the nation chose to condemn the PDP for declaring a seven-day mourning and flying our flags at half-mast in honour of the dead and solidarity with the bereaved.

It is disturbing that even in death, the Buhari Presidency still wants to deny these victims of callous murder the honour of being mourned.

We are particularly appalled that instead of joining Nigerians in mourning the dead and seeking ways to stem the escalation of the bloodletting under its watch, the Buhari Presidency is engaged in morbid reference to past killings as if the lives of Nigerians have no value under President Buhari's watch.

The PDP, as a party, will continue to identify with Nigerians at this troubled time irrespective of ethnic, religious and political affiliations and will therefore not allow itself to be dragged into a needless mire with the Buhari Presidency, which has shown by its statement, that it has no iota of regard for the lives of Nigerians.

PDP urges the Buhari Presidency to confront the challenge of fulfilling the basic responsibility of governance by providing security to the lives and property of all Nigerians irrespective of their creed, tribe and political affiliations.

Finally, the PDP assures Nigerians that we will not be deterred in speaking out against the killings and the failure of the Buhari administration to take concrete steps to stem this ugly tide.

VIDEO: Solidstar – Eleganza

Solidstar continues the new chapter in his career as he drops the official music video to his recently heard single – “Eleganza”.

The video was directed by Directoryla

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VIDEO: OD Woods Ft. Zaaki Azzay, Rapizzo, Jumabee, Mark Owi – Our Benue

In light of the continuous massacres and destruction of properties by the suspected Fulani herdsmen in Benue State, Nigerian Artiste OD Woods has teamed up with other concerned and affected Artistes (Legendary Zaaki Azzay, Rapizo, Jumabee and Mark Owi) from Benue State to use music as a means of seeking for a permanent solution to the Benue killings and insurgency in Nigeria. “Our Benue” video is Dir by Dr Nell for Woodhouse Entertainment

VIDEO: Adol – Ride On

Adol – Ride On

The talented songster Adol spares no moments as he releases the visuals to his buzzing new single ‘Ride On’. The song was originally released as a Valentine’s Day special and now has a befitting visuals.

Watch below and enjoy as Adol promises to dish out more quality content before the year runs out.

VIDEO: Mr Eazi – Overload ft. Slimcase & Mr. Real

Banku Music creator, Mr Eazi serves up the visuals to his previously heard single – “Overload” featuring two of the hottest street-hop acts right now – Slimcase and Mr. Real.

The single is off his forthcoming body of work  ‘Life is Eazi, Vol. 2 – Lagos To London’. 

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