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13 die concurrently in Kaduna, Ogun auto crashes
Report has it that many lives were lost which includes a couple and 12 others in two different accidents, weekend, in Kaduna and Ogun states, with many sustaining injuries.
In Kaduna, 11 travellers died, Sunday, when the bus they were travelling in went up in flames at Mararaban Issah in Iddah ward of Kagarko Local Government Area of the state after hitting a construction vehicle parked by the roadside.
It was gathered that the travellers were going to Zaria from Edo State when the accident occurred.A source said nine of the passengers were burnt beyond recognition, while two others that were rushed to the hospital, also died.
Mr Nasara Rabo, Chairman of Kagarko Local Government Area, described the incident as unfortunate and prayed for the dead.According to him, the bodies were deposited at the General Hospital Kagargo Mortuary.
In a related development, a couple and one other reportedly lost their lives, while three others sustained injuries in an auto-crash on the Benin-Ore/Ijebu-Ode Expressway Sunday.
It was gathered that the accident involved a black Toyota Camry with number plate APP 477 DY and a white Volkswagen with number plate KTU 923 AJ.
According to eye witnesses, five occupants, four males and a female, were in the vehicles when the Volkswagen driver, driving against traffic, collided with the Toyota Camry.
Two occupants of the Toyota Camry, a couple, were said to have died on the spot while three others, including the driver of the Toyota Camry were injured.
The Toyota Camry driver reportedly died a few minutes later in the hospital. Those rescued were rushed to.
Spokesperson, Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps, TRACE, Babatunde Akinbiyi, confirmed the incident.
The All Progressive Congress (APC) Women under the aegis of Capacity women presented awards of excellence to the Convener of the pre-inaugural Hangout, Tosin Adeyanju and the co-Convener, Dr. Mai Agogo.
The award was presented on Monday at the Day 57 of pre-inauguration hangout of the supporters of Bola Tinubu, the president-elect.
The award according to the leader of the group, Hajia Zainab Arome Ibrahim, is in recognition of their undaunted efforts and Continuous Contributions to the Successes of the APC.
“For all your effort in ensuring Tinubu/Shettima mandate emerged at the 2023 presidential election.
We also want to thank you for your sacrifices, the sleepless nights, under the sun, and in rain and also in putting Pre-Inauguarantion hangout together with it’s beautiful results.
“Most importantly we want to thank you for protecting the APC mandate even After the 2023 election, as we are fully aware of all your efforts.” She said.
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has unveiled his latest wife, Opeoluwa Elizabeth Akinmuda.
The king reportedly took his sixth wife sometime in May and is set to officially welcome her into his Royal Palace of Oodua in Ile-Ife.
Invitations for the Thanksgiving service and reception of the new queen have all reportedly been sent out. Major dignitaries in the country are expected to attend this grand event. The event is scheduled to hold on Saturday 20th May 2023.
The event will be preceded by the traditional entry of the Queen into the ancient Ife Oodua Palace of Ile-Ife this Thursday.
The couple reportedly tied the knot on May 10th, 2023.
Recall Oba Enitan Adeyeye, is already married to five other women namely; Olori Mariam, Olori Tobi Phillips Ogunwusi, Princess Ashley Adegoke, Princess Ronke Ademiluyi and Temitope Adesegun.
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