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Tinubu appoints Olumode as new controller-general of fire service

30 July 2025

The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board made the announcement in a statement signed by its Secretary, Major General A.M. Jibril (retd.), on behalf of the President on Wednesday. “This appointment follows the imminent retirement of the current Controller-General, Engr. Abdulganiyu Jaji, on August 13, 2025, upon attaining the age of 60,” the […]

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Millions of naira lost as fire guts Oyo factory

21 July 2025

Investigations revealed that the incident occurred at Shril-Balaj Industrial Limited, in the Olopomeji area of Ibadan. Eyewitnesses said the recycling section of the facility, which housed an accumulation of disused tyres, was affected, leading to the destruction of properties worth millions of naira. The Chairman of the State Fire Service, Maroof Akinwande, who confirmed the […]

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Oyo fire service rescues two year old

18 June 2025

The incident occurred at Orita Mokola Junction, Seedu Sabarumu, Sango in Saki Local Government Area. Special Adviser to Governor Seyi Makinde on Fire Services, Maroof Akinwande, confirmed the rescue.Akinwande said the girl was found and handed over to a police team led by CSP Odunbanjo Kehinde for further action. He added that CFM Adediran Jacob […]

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Fire razes Christ Embassy Headquarters in Lagos

23 June 2024

The Christ Embassy Headquarters in the Oregun area of Lagos has been razed by fire. The incident occurred on Sunday morning. A couple of worshippers said an electrical spark may have been responsible for the fire. Personnel of the Lagos state fire and rescue service were on the scene to put out the fire. Police […]

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