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Fire Outbreak at Dangote refinery plant

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A fire broke out at a section of the Dangote Refinery in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos State, on Wednesday morning. The cause of the outbreak has not yet been confirmed.

Anthony Chiejina, Group Head of Corporate Communications at Dangote Petroleum Refinery, confirmed that a minor fire broke out at the refinery’s effluent treatment plant on Wednesday, June 26. The fire was quickly contained, and there were no injuries or operational disruptions.

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery, which processes 650,000 barrels per day, began producing diesel and aviation fuel in January. The first crude delivery occurred on December 12, 2023, with the sixth cargo arriving on January 8. Recently, the refinery received an additional one million barrels of Bonny Light crude from the Nigeria National Petroleum Company (NNPC Ltd) to further its production of refined petroleum products.


 

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Concern Grows Over Rising Insecurity Following Kwara Abduction Case

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It was reported that bandits were seen in Kwara State and abducted six residents from Rukpete Village.

The incident was reported to have occurred on June 8 at about 11 p.m.

Sources revealed that seven people were initially taken, but an elderly man was later released, leaving six victims in captivity.

The rising cases of insecurity in the country remain quite alarming.


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Panic as Bandit Rumours Spark School Safety Concerns in Abuja

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The state of the country is affecting many people, as they believe nowhere is safe, including schools where they keep their children.

It has been reported that some parents have started withdrawing their children from schools in Abuja.

It can be noted that rumours of bandits being sighted near a school triggered panic, causing parents to hurriedly remove their children for safety.

While the reports of bandits have not been confirmed, the school has also issued safety measures to ensure the protection of students within the premises.


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Lagos Residents Raise Alarm After Suspected Bandits Are Reported in Ibeju-Lekki

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It has been rumored that bandits have made their way to Lagos, and allegedly they were spotted in Ibeju-Lekki, where some residents became suspicious of them and reported the matter.

A clip of the group of men went viral online, and many people became concerned. Whether true or not, fear has been sparked among Lagosians as they worry that bandits may already be in the state. Even if the reports remain unconfirmed, many believe it is still a possibility worth paying attention to.


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