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  • Lagos explosion not caused by pipeline vandals – NEMA

    Lagos explosion not caused by pipeline vandals – NEMA

    National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) on Sunday said the explosion which occurred at Abule Ado, Trade Fair axis of Lagos State was not caused by a disruption of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) oil pipeline.

    TheNewsGuru (TNG) had earlier reported that residents of Lagos State were thrown into confusion following an explosion on Sunday morning.

    Several houses were shaken by the explosion, while some collapsed at Abule-Ado junction.
    Speaking on the incident, Acting Coordinator, Lagos Territorial Office, NEMA, Mr Ibrahim Farinloye, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that contrary to information earlier put out on the social media, the explosion which occurred at about 9a.m. was unconnected to pipeline vandalism.

    “From the information given by officials of the Lagos State Fire Service who are currently on ground, the implosion is not connected to pipeline but might have occurred in a factory located in the Abule Ado area.

    “Emergency responders are on ground while others are still on their way to the scene. The situation is under control and we hope to get more information soon to ascertain its cause,” he added.

    Farinloye also confirmed that several buildings were affected by the explosion which was heard several kilometers away in many parts of the state including Amuwo Odofin, Ijegun and Agege.

    He added that NNPC had shutdown the pipeline passing through the area as a precautionary measure after the oil company was notified of the incident.

  • Fans mob Tacha in Festac town [VIDEO]

    Fans mob Tacha in Festac town [VIDEO]

    Disqualified BBNaija housemate 2019 Tacha Akide a.k.a Tacha visited Festac town on Wednesday 23rd of October 2019 for a meet and greet.

    Fans of the light-skinned showed up like an army and the Festival Mall in Festac town became chaotic. Even the security guards couldn’t stop them.

    In the midst of the shouts and chaos , one of Tacha’s fans stole her glasses.

     

     

     

    Check out the videos below

     

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    https://www.instagram.com/p/B3_ZdtanbBn/

     

     

     

  • Xenophobia: Calm returns to Shoprite mall Festac

    Xenophobia: Calm returns to Shoprite mall Festac

    Calm appeared to return to Shoprite Mall in Festac following five days of business inactivity in the shopping mall as a result of reprisal attacks foiled by operatives of Nigerian Police Force last Wednesday.

     

    Our correspondent who visited the mall observed that many of the outlets opened for business.

    The South African owned PEP store inside the mall also opened for business, with customers engaging in shopping.

     

    In the same vein, our reporter observed that though customers can be seen buying things in Shoprite, patronage has declined. Only a few persons were seen engaging in commercial activities.

    A peek at the popular Silverbird Cinema which brim with activities, is a shadow of itself as the workers had no one to sell movie tickets to.

    Despite the snail paced business activities in the mall, the major entrance of the business hub is still being locked.

    The security operatives stationed in the mall tell customers to make use of the second entrance where Festac residents mostly use.

     

     

     

     

  • Xenophobia: Shoprite, businesses shutdown operations in Festival mall

    Xenophobia: Shoprite, businesses shutdown operations in Festival mall

    South African-owned company,Shoprite and other businesses located in Festival Mall, Festac in Lagos State on Wednesday, closed, due to fears of reprisal attacks, over the recent xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa.

    When our correspondent visited Shoprite in Festac town within Lagos metropolis it was observed that business facilities operative inside the mall, including Shoprite were under lock and key.

     

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    TheNewsGuru gathered that armed policemen were already drafted in the business premises, so as to ward off any possible protest around the vicinity.

    ADENIRAN OGUNSANYA MALL SURULERE SHUTS DOWN BUSINESS OPERATIONS

    In the same vein, a visit by our correspondent reveal that the Adeniran Ogunsanya mall located in Surulere is on total lock-down. Individuals who own businesses in the mall were not allowed entry. They were told by Police officers to check by on Friday when the pressure might have dwindled.

     

     

     

  • Xenophobia: Shoprite shuts down outlets In Ikeja, Festac over fear of attack

    Xenophobia: Shoprite shuts down outlets In Ikeja, Festac over fear of attack

     

    South African company, Shoprite has shut down operations with staff locked inside its shopping complexes across Lagos.

    TheNewsGuru gathered that at the Ikeja outlet located in the Ikeja City Mall, the franchise abruptly shut down operations leaving shoppers confused and perplexed.

    A notice on the door reads, “Dear customers, we condemn the xenophobic attacks happening in South Africa in its entirety.

    “These attacks are totally incompatible with the values of our company and we are not in any way in support of it.”

    The latest development follows xenophobic attacks on Nigerians and other African migrants in South Africa since August 28, leading to loss of lives and the destruction of dozens of businesses owned by Nigerians.

    TheNewsGuru reports that the Festac outlet of Shoprite located in Festival mall, shut down its operations abruptly at about 1pm this afternoon, leaving customers stranded and confused.

    Outraged by the situation, several Nigerians have called for a reprisal in the country where South African businesses flourish .

  • Man loses 17 exotic vehicles (N80m) to Festac fire – TNGtv

  • UPDATED: How ‘young, inexperienced driver’ caused fatal accident on Festac bridge [Videos/Photos]

    More facts have emerged on how a petrol tanker laden with Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) tumbled and exploded on Festac link bridge in Lagos on Wednesday afternoon.

    A visit by TheNewsGuru.com to the scene of the accident which happened around 12:45 pm revealed that the tanker driver heading to the popular Apple Junction in Awumo Odofin lost control of the vehicle while making attempts to climb the bridge.

    Other vehicles lined up behind it couldn’t maneuver their way through before the tanker tumbled and busted out into flames.

    The driver of the commercial bus behind the tanker who spoke exclusively with TheNewsGuru.com said: “The was a short traffic this afternoon towards Festac bridge inwards Okota. I was directly behind a tanker laden with fuel. However, on getting to the tip of the bridge, the driver couldn’t climb on the bridge and he skidded back afterward. Before I could maneuver my way behind its back, the tanker had busted into flames. As soon as the tanker exploded, the driver who looked too young and inexperienced to drive it absconded. The ensuing pandemonium could not allow me to raise alarm when he ran. All the goods in my vehicle which belonged to some petty traders got burnt. It is estimated to cost over N100,000:00.

    A big casualty of the inferno who operates an automobile shop along the road could not control his emotions when he spoke with TheNewsGuru.com team.

    According to him, over 17 exotic vehicles worth over N78m was lost in the inferno.

    UPDATED: Loaded tanker falls, explodes, wreaks havoc in Festac [Video/Photos]

    In his words: “I can’t believe this is happening to me today. The tanker was driven by a young, uneducated and inexperienced driver. He (the driver) was finding it difficult to climb the bridge and this led to the explosion. All the exotic vehicles in my automobile shop are completely razed down. The vehicles are over seventeen (17) in number and its valued at over N78 million. How do I get back all these?” he asked almost shedding tears.

  • UPDATED: Loaded tanker falls, explodes, wreaks havoc in Festac [Video/Photos]

    By Eddie Odivwri

    A major disaster happened this morning at about 11.05 am when a 33,000-litre petrol tanker climbing the Festac link bridge lost compression, rolled back and fell.

    It soon after caught fire after about five minutes and exploded with huge balls of fire.

    The ensuing flame, assisted by the dry harmattan haze, soon spread wild into the nearby car park, where second-hand cars were being sold.

    The tanker, while rolling back had crushed some two tricycles and a danfo bus, before the balls of fire enveloped the entire precinct. It was not certain at at press time if lives were lost the inferno. Some occupants of the danfo bus were seeing weeping saying the “fire burnt all my goods loaded into the danfo”.

    There were intermittent sounds of explosions accompanied by balls of fire from the burning tanker and displayed vehicles.

    When TheNewsGuru.com visited the scene, over 25 exotic cars had been burnt while efforts were being made to rescue many others from the flaming park by pushing them out of the park.

    The burnt carcasses of motorcycles, tricycle and different vehicles are testimonies of the severity of the fire.

    After about an hour of untamed flame, the federal fire service truck arrived and combated the rage of the fire, but soon ran out of water, and so became helpless, while the fire raged on.

    About another hour later, the Lagos state fire service arrived, accompanied by independent water tankers.

    The chairman of the Amuwo-Odofin Local Government Area, Mr. Valentine Braimoh, who rushed to the scene with senior members of his council, l bemoaned the incident. He could not confirm if any life was lost.

    “We cannot confirm that (loss of lives) now, until this mess is cleared”, Braimoh said.

    The accident which attracted the huge crowd, was being controlled by police and LASTMA officials.

    The road was barricaded to other road users, causing a long queue of drivers.

    The flame was yet burning at the time of this report while the firefighters were yet battling to put it out.

     

  • In photos: Pastor Sam Atewe celebrates 60th birthday

    In photos: Pastor Sam Atewe celebrates 60th birthday

    There was jubilation at the Redeemed Christian Church Of God [RCCG]; Hope Centre, Festac Town, Lagos, on Sunday as the Pastor in charge, Sam Atewe, marked his 60th birthday.

    To mark Atewe’s milestone, friends, family members among other dignitaries all gathered together at RCCG, Hope Centre in Festac to honour him [Atewe] as he celebrates his Diamond Jubilee birthday anniversary. See photos…

    60th birthday celebrant, pastor Sam Atewe, all smiles
    Pastor Atewe, wife Betty and their children David and Mercy.

     

    Pastor Atewe, wife Betty

     

    From left: Pastor Austin Ukaiwe, PCIP Province; celebrant Pastor Sam Atewe and wife, Betty
    Pastor Atewe welcomes wife of PCIP Jayeoba
    Pastor Dele Jayeoba and his wife Moradeun

     

    From left: Pastor Austin Ukaiwe, PCIP Province; celebrant Pastor Sam Atewe and wife, Betty

     

    From left: Taiwo Oguntimehin;Pastor Steve Ojika, and Publisher, TheNewsGuru.com Mr. Mideno Bayagbon
  • Suicide: Man who jumped into Festac canal identified

    Suicide: Man who jumped into Festac canal identified

    The man who jumped into the candal under Festac Link Bridge in Lagos has been identified.

    The young man has been identified as Bayode Ahmed Lawal, an Industrial and Applied Chemistry graduate of Unilorin, Kwara State.

    According to Festaconline, a community online news site, the sad event started from Mobil filling station when Bayo laid down on the floor.

    He was with some of his friends at this time and they beckoned on him to stand up while trying to find out what was wrong with him.

    He stood up and started walking fast before he broke into a run towards the bridge. His friends tried to stop him, chasing him, before they could get hold of him, he had already jumped into the canal.

    Some people claimed that he had psychological issues which might have been deduced from his last tweet.