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Tears, Losses As Gas Explosion Ravages Orile Market In Lagos
Tears flowed freely on Sunday as traders at the Orisunmibare Market, off Baale Street in Orile-Iganmu, Lagos, counted their losses following a devastating gas explosion that destroyed several shops and goods worth millions of naira.
The explosion, which occurred around 2:13 p.m., sparked widespread panic in the busy commercial area as thick smoke billowed into the sky and traders ran for safety.
The fire, traced to a gas retail outlet that stored multiple cylinders, quickly spread through adjoining shops, consuming properties and merchandise.
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Although no lives were lost, one person sustained a minor hand injury during the chaos.
An eyewitness, identified simply as Ejem, narrated how he narrowly escaped the inferno.
“I was inside when it happened. There are three filling stations around this area — one opposite my street, another behind it, and a man who has a very big shop where he sells gas. They said one of the boys at the gas shop was pressing his phone when the explosion occurred. The fire spread fast because some nearby traders were also using camp gas,” he said.
For many of the affected traders, the explosion came without warning and left them in despair.
Several stalls filled with food items, clothing materials, and household goods were reduced to ashes before firefighters could contain the flames.
Confirming the incident, the Director of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Mrs. Margaret Adeseye, said emergency teams responded promptly to prevent the fire from escalating.
“No lives were lost, except for one person who sustained a minor injury. Our operatives acted swiftly and successfully curtailed the spread of the fire,” she stated.
Adeseye also disclosed that within the same 48-hour period, firefighters battled two other emergencies in different parts of Lagos.
One of the incidents involved a 33,000-litre petrol tanker with registration number AAB-942YC, which collided with a Mercedes-Benz Jeep (LSR 606HX) and seven other stationary vehicles along the Apapa-Oshodi Expressway near Berger Car Depot.
The prompt intervention of the Ajegunle and Ijegun-Egba fire crews, she said, prevented another major tragedy.
“The remaining fuel was safely transferred to another tanker, and recovery of the damaged vehicles is ongoing,” Adeseye added.
In another case, firefighters rescued a 55-year-old man who fell into an underground drainage channel along Ikorodu Road, near Idiroko Bus Stop, inward Maryland, Anthony Village.
The victim was pulled out alive after a sustained rescue operation and handed over to the Police for further action.
Adeseye reaffirmed the agency’s readiness to protect lives and property across the state.
“Despite multiple emergencies within 48 hours, all incidents were contained efficiently without loss of life,” she assured.
As calm gradually returned to Orile on Sunday evening, several traders were seen rummaging through the debris, hoping to salvage what remained of their goods. For many, however, the reality of their losses was too much to bear.
“I just stocked my shop yesterday. Everything is gone,” one distraught trader cried as emergency workers secured the area.
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FCT Police Chief Inspects Worship Centres, Commends Residents for Peaceful Conduct
The Commissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command, CP Ahmed Muhammad Sanusi, has inspected security deployments at churches across the territory, urging officers to maintain professionalism and vigilance during religious activities.
The inspection was disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday by the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh.
Sanusi conducted the inspection on November 8, 2026, to assess the operational readiness of personnel deployed to worship centres and evaluate security arrangements for residents and worshippers.
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The exercise followed a similar inspection of mosques across the FCT on Friday, November 6, as the Command sustained efforts to strengthen security around religious centres.
During the visits, the police commissioner charged officers to remain professional and responsive in the discharge of their duties.
He also commended residents for their peaceful and orderly conduct following mosque and church services, noting that public cooperation remained essential to maintaining security and public order across the territory.
The commissioner urged residents to continue cooperating with the police and other law enforcement agencies, remain security-conscious and promptly report suspicious persons, movements or activities to the nearest police station.
He further encouraged residents to utilise the Command’s emergency lines, 08032003913 and 08061581938, to report security concerns.
Adeh said the Command’s Public Relations Office remained open and accessible to members of the public for enquiries, complaints, information and other security-related matters.
The FCT Police Command reiterated its commitment to protecting residents and worshippers and maintaining security across the Federal Capital Territory.
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2027: Shettima Arrives in Uyo for APC Presidential Campaign Rally
Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital, for the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign rally ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The development was disclosed on Friday by Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications in the Office of the Vice President.
Akwa Ibom occupies a strategic position in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, with major federal investments expected to strengthen infrastructure and economic activities across the state.
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One of the major projects is the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway, which has an approximately 82.8-kilometre stretch passing through Akwa Ibom.
The project, according to the statement, “promises improved connectivity, expanded trade, greater investment and new economic opportunities for communities across the region.”
Beyond infrastructure, the administration’s interventions in education, agriculture, healthcare, youth empowerment and social protection are also designed to improve livelihoods and broaden economic participation.
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFund) is among the initiatives highlighted, complementing Governor Umo Eno’s investments in roads, aviation, tourism and human capital development.
The statement noted that the Uyo rally provides “another opportunity to strengthen the APC’s growing political presence in the South-South and make the case for continuity in 2027.”
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Elohor Aiboni Honoured with DTN@100 Changemaker Award
Executive Vice President and Country Chair, Shell Companies in Nigeria, Elohor Aiboni was among 100 people honoured with the DTN@100 Award.
She joined a list of distinguished recipients recognised by the Daily Times newspapers. The contributions of the awardees to national development will be documented in a special publication, titled Nigerian Grand Book.
Daily Times which started publication in 1926 gave the awards as part of its centenary celebrations in Lagos. The centenary theme is: “Honouring the Past, Shaping the Future.” Chairman, Folio Media Group and Publisher Daily Times of Nigeria Fidelis Anosike said: “We proudly celebrate Elohor Aiboni, Executive Vice President and Country Chair of Shell Companies in Nigeria, for her well-deserved recognition at the Daily Times Heroes Award. As a visionary female leader, Elohor has shown that true leadership is defined by action. Her forward-thinking policies continue to drive real, positive change across our nation.”
In her response, Elohor said: “Although this award is presented to me, I do not regard it as mine alone. I share it with my colleagues across the Shell Companies in Nigeria, our partners, and the many people I have had the privilege of working with and learning from over the years.”
Elohor was commended for her achievements in a career in the energy industry that started in Shell in 2002. In addition to serving in operational roles within and outside Nigeria, she has worked as asset manager for Bonga, leading up to her appointment as Managing Director of Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo) in 2021, the first female to hold the post. Early this year, she took up the role of Executive Vice President and Country Chair, Shell Companies in Nigeria, also the first female and Nigerian to hold both roles.
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In her acceptance speech, Elohor also called for concerted efforts towards educating the girl-child. She said: “If we are serious about shaping Nigeria’s future, we must be equally serious about educating and empowering the Nigerian girl child. Education provides not only knowledge, but also confidence, choice and the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to her community and country.”
Photo Caption – L-R: Energy and Investment Solicitor, Sam Aiboni; Executive Vice President and Country Chair, Shell Nigeria, Elohor Aiboni; actress Rita Dominic; and Daily Times Chairman, Fidelis Anosike, during the award presentation at Harbour Point, Lagos.






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