Ibadan tragedy
20 Dec
President Bola Tinubu has directed the relevant authorities to investigate the circumstances which led to the tragic incident at the Islamic High School, Basorun, Ibadan on Wednesday, December 18, during a Christmas funfair, resulting in the loss of innocent lives and many injured.
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