Malian illegal miners have been blamed by residents of Adeyi Avenue in Bodija, Ibadan, Oyo State, for the explosion that rocked the ancient city on Tuesday night. Naija News reported that at least three persons have been confirmed dead and over 80 were injured in the explosion which also destroyed several buildings, vehicles, and other property. In an interview with journalists in Ibadan on Wednesday, a resident of Adeyi Avenue, who simply identified himself as Apa, said there were no illegal mining sites in the area.

Best known for his Academy Award nominated role as Mark Zuckerberg in the 2010 film The Social Network. He has also starred in the films The Squid and the Whale, Adventureland, 30 Minutes or Less, Now You See Me, Zombieland and Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. Before Fame He made his first television appearance when he was 16 on Fox's Get Real. He had his first leading role in the 2002 film Rodger Dodger.  Trivia He played himself in the 2013 comedy film He's Way More Famous Than You.

Zimbabwean politician who serves as the President of the Zimbabwe Federation of Trade Unions. He has been accused of leading the violent invasions of commercial farms in Zimbabwe that occurred in the mid 2000's. Before Fame He worked as a security guard for the Harare City Council. Trivia He was also the National Vice-Chairman of the Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans Association. Family Life He married Mufambi Chinotimba. Associated With He endorsed Robert Mugabe.

Actor who played Othello on Broadway and was a 1976 Tony Award nominee for The Poison Tree. He also starred on stage in Jean Genet's The Blacks. Before Fame He grew up in Missouri with six siblings and went on to attend Tennessee State University for college and Kansas University for graduate school. Trivia His performance in Roots, a 1977 television miniseries, earned him an Emmy nomination. Family Life He and his wife, Gwendolyn Mumma Landes, became parents to a son named Justin.

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