Tag: Karu
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Karu explosion: Death toll rises to 10
The Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Department (FEMD) says the death toll from Wednesday’s Karu multiple explosions has increased to 10. Acting Director-General of the department, Mr Abdulrahman Mohammed
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FCT emergency department reveals cause of Karu explosion
The Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Department (FEMD) has confirmed that the explosion at Karu Bridge, which caused a gridlock between Kugbo and Nyanya in Abuja on Wednesday, was caused by a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) truck. Mr Mark Nyam, Head of the Forecasting,
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Angry protesters, hoodlums block roads in Karu
The popular Mararaba junction, in Karu Local Government Area, Nasarawa State was in chaos on Thursday as angry protesters and hoodlums blocked the road and burned tyres. The protesters and hoodlums, who hindered motorists from accessing
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Fire guts popular Abuja market, destroys goods, properties worth millions ( Video)
A famous market in the Federal Capital Territory, Karu has been engulfed in fire, leading to the tragic destruction of goods and properties worth millions of Naira. TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports that many properties and goods were reduced to ashes, leaving traders and shoppers in despair. Confirming the incident, the Acting Director of FCT Fire Service,…
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NNPC confirms death of ex-GMD, Baru condoles family
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) on Saturday confirmed the death of its former Group Managing Director (GMD), Dr. Maikanti Kacalla Baru who passed on Friday night. Dr. Baru, a consummate Mechanical Engineer, died after a brief illness, NNPC Group General Manager, Group Public Affairs, Dr. Kennie Obateru stated this in a release today. The…