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First Lady Oluremi Tinubu Mourns Victims of Jigawa Tanker Explosion
Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, extended her heartfelt condolences to the people and government of Jigawa State in response to the devastating petrol tanker explosion that occurred in Majiya town, Taura Local Government Area.
The tragic incident, which took place on October 16, 2024, claimed the lives of over 90 individuals, leaving several others injured and causing widespread destruction.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, Oluremi Tinubu expressed her deep sorrow over the loss of lives, offering her prayers for those affected.
She called on Almighty Allah to grant the departed eternal rest in Aljanah Firdaus and to provide comfort to those mourning their loved ones.
The First Lady specifically addressed the Governor of Jigawa State, Mallam Umar Namadi, acknowledging his leadership during this difficult time. She expressed solidarity with him and the entire state, noting the magnitude of the tragedy that has befallen the community.
Oluremi Tinubu remarked on the profound loss not only of lives but also of properties and livelihoods, emphasizing that the effects of the incident would be felt for a long time.
She went further to urge the people of Jigawa to remain strong in the face of adversity, calling on both state and federal authorities to continue providing support to the victims and their families.
The First Lady also extended her prayers for the speedy recovery of those who were injured, urging that they receive the necessary medical attention to regain their health.
Reflecting on the impact of the explosion, she expressed her hope that measures would be put in place to prevent similar occurrences in the future.
Additionally, she underscored the importance of unity and support during this period of mourning, encouraging Nigerians from all walks of life to offer their assistance in any way they could.
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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