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Ex-ABN Chieftain, Abimbola Davis dies at 67

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Abimbola Davis Photo credit: Getty image Abimbola Davis, a prominent figure in Nigerian politics and sports, passed away, marking the end of an era. Born on September 29, 1957, in Ibadan, Davis made multifaceted contributions to various spheres of society. Davis gained prominence as a chieftain of the Association for Better Nigeria (ABN) during the tumultuous period surrounding the annulment of the June 12, 1993, presidential election, led by Arthur Nzeribe. Renowned for his passion for golf, Davis was a familiar face at the Ibadan Golf Club, earning respect and admiration among fellow enthusiasts. His sudden demise in his Jericho residence in Ibadan on Friday came as a shock to many. According to his elder brother, Mr. Azeez Olalekan, Davis's death followed a sudden deterioration in his health, despite appearing lively just days prior. Davis's legacy extends beyond politics and sports. As Chairman/CEO of Capital 3 Limited, he played a pivotal role in business consulting, parti

5 things you should know about Abule Egba pipeline fire

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Abule egba pipeline up in balls of fire after vandals went to work (ETMGeneral) Here's a quick one on the Abule Egba pipeline explosion. Shortly before midnight on Sunday, January 19, 2020, residents of Abule Egba, a Lagos suburb, began posting disturbing images of a raging fire from Ile Epo, in the Alimosho local government area of Lagos State. Here's what we know thus far: 1.. This was the handiwork of vandals or petrol thieves who rupture pipelines passing through remote communities in order to scoop petrol which is then sold at the black market. 2.. The pipeline belongs to the  Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) , the state run oil company tasked with distributing Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) commonly known as petrol, and other petroleum products, across Nigeria. 3..Ibrahim Farinloye,  who is the Acting Coordinator, Lagos Territorial Office, NEMA (National Emergency Management Agency),  said two persons lost their lives  in the inferno. Reports also say houses, tr