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Chaos in Ibadan as Petrol Tanker Explosion Destroys Multiple Vehicles
Panic ensued in the Iyana-Ajia, Egbeda area of Ibadan, Oyo State, after a petrol-laden tanker exploded, setting off a massive fire that engulfed several vehicles.
The explosion, which occurred near the ongoing Iyana-Ajia bridge construction on the Ibadan-Ife Expressway, has left the community in shock.
According to eyewitnesses, the incident involved a petrol tanker that caught fire, causing widespread damage.
Two articulated trucks, an 18-seater passenger bus, two commercial cabs, and three motorcycles were reduced to ashes by the intense flames.
By the time the report was filed, the tanker was still burning, while the affected vehicles had been completely destroyed.
Although the scene was chaotic and property was lost, there was relief as no lives were reported to have been lost in the incident.
Local residents, many of whom fled the scene in panic, expressed their fear and concern over the frequency of such accidents in the area.
Emergency responders were quickly alerted, and efforts to contain the fire were underway.
Firefighters and local authorities were working to prevent further damage, while security personnel ensured the safety of those nearby.
The Ibadan-Ife Expressway, which is a major route for travelers and commuters, experienced traffic disruptions due to the accident.
The explosion occurred in close proximity to the Iyana-Ajia bridge, which is still under construction, raising concerns about safety measures on the ongoing project.
As investigations into the cause of the explosion continue, local authorities are expected to release more details.
For now, the immediate focus remains on extinguishing the fire and ensuring the safety of residents and travelers in the area.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has paid tribute to late Nigerian actor Olu Jacobs, recalling his contributions to the creative industry and his impact on Nigeria’s cultural identity.
In his tribute, Tinubu described Jacobs as a giant of the Nigerian creative industry and said “He was a giant of the Nigerian creative industry. His passing is a great loss to Nigeria, the African film industry and the global community of lovers of the performing arts. His remarkable body of work will continue to speak to generations yet unborn.
“The nation recognises the enormous contributions of Nigeria’s creative practitioners to the country’s cultural identity, global image and economic development. Olu Jacobs played a big role in creating this identity.”
Human rights lawyer and activist Deji Adeyanju has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to declare a state of emergency over the proliferation of counterfeit and substandard drugs and consumer products in Nigeria.
Adeyanju also called for the removal of the Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Professor Mojisola Adeyeye, as well as the heads of other regulatory agencies, including the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON).
“Nigerians are being exposed to dangerous products daily, from fake and substandard medicines to unsafe consumer goods, with reports of drugs being sold wholesale in the open under the hot sun. No responsible government should expose its citizens to such risks and expect mortality rates not to rise.”
Adeyanju also called out NAFDAC over what he described as failures in regulating the circulation of counterfeit and substandard products in the country.
It can be noted that various counterfeit products continue to circulate in Nigerian markets, while NAFDAC has also reported seizures and destruction of counterfeit, expired and substandard products.
Lagosians have lamented heavy traffic caused by ongoing construction work at Kara Bridge along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
The Federal Government announced that repairs on the damaged expansion joints at Kara Bridge would begin on September 8, 2026. The project, initially scheduled to begin in August, was delayed to allow further traffic management planning due to concerns over its impact on motorists.
Since work began, traffic around the Kara area has become heavy, with Lagosians sharing updates on social media about spending two hours or more on the road.
Some commuters say the delays have made their 9-to-5 routines difficult, with several hours spent travelling to and from work.
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