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9 killed in oil depot explosion in Calabar

An explosion at Linc Oil and Gas tank farm in Calabar, Cross River state, on Sunday morning has reportedly led to the death of nine persons. The state commissioner of police, Hafiz Inuwa confirmed the incident to NAN. He said several persons sustained injuries and are bring treated at an undisclosed hospital. He added that... Read More

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January 11, 2013

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Opinion: Apapa explosion: The menace of oil depots

by Ejike Alphonsus Kanife Why should potentially dangerous facilities like bomb arsenals and oil depots be situated too close to residential and business areas? Or conversely, why should people be allowed to build houses and live too close to such dangerous facilities? It was around 11:35am on Wednesday the ninth day of January this year... Read More

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