Explosion rocks Kogi, three killed ahead of Buhari’s visit
An early morning explosion has killed three persons in Kogi ahead of President Muhammadu Buhari’s visit to the state.
The explosion occurred near the Oyinoyi’s palace in the Okene local government area on Thursday.
According to Channels TV, the explosion came a few hours before Mr Buhari’s arrival to inaugurate some projects in Kogi.
The explosion caused panic among residents as many scampered for safety.
It was gathered that security agents, mostly from the police’s anti-bomb unit, were already at the explosion scene.
Peoples Gazette could not immediately confirm if a bomb caused the explosion. The police did not reply to The Gazette’s inquiry regarding the incident.
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
States
Independence: NBA urges Nigerians to expect better future
The NBA said that ordinary Nigerians should be deriving benefit from the subsidy removal rather than hardship.
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
Sport
Relegation-battling Sunderland shock Chelsea as Brighton climb to second on EPL table
Enzo Le Fée scored the only goal from the penalty spot in the 36th minute to give Sunderland the maximum points.
Economy
Dangote Petrol Cut: Motorists seek reduction in fuel pump prices
Checks by journalists showed that petrol prices at various filling stations still ranged between N1,385 and N1,420 per litre.
Politics
Aregbesola appeals judgement sacking Mark-led ADC
Mr Aregbesola prayed the Court of Appeal to vacate Justice Peter Lifu’s ruling on the grounds of lack of jurisdiction.
States
Police arrest wanted suspected thug in Kano
Mr Kiyawa said the suspect remained in police custody and was undergoing discreet investigation.
Showbiz
I’m not paedophile; I was framed, Baba Ijesha insists
Baba Ijesha denied being a paedophile, adding that he only got to know the meaning of the word in prison.
NationWide
NDLEA intercepts N900 million worth of opioids in nationwide raids
The consignment, made up of eleven cartons packed in two wooden structures, arrived at the airport’s import shed on Tuesday.
