2008 July 24: In the main city of Lagos, a petrol tanker exploded into flames, killed twelve (12) people, and left several others with severe burns.
2007 July 24: President Umaru Yar’Adua ordered the release of funds belonging to Lagos State Government, seized in previous years by his predecessor.
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