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  1. [UPDATE] Niger State Tanker Explosion: 86 Dead, 55 Injured, Mass Burial Conducted

    Nigeria [UPDATE] Niger State Tanker Explosion: 86 Dead, 55 Injured, Mass Burial Conducted

    A tanker explosion in Niger State has resulted in 86 deaths and 55 injuries. The victims were buried in a mass grave, and authorities are working to manage the aftermath. The incident has prompted calls for increased safety measures and the completion of the Minna-Suleja Road. A devastating...
  2. Police Confirm 73 Dead After Tanker Explosion on Abuja-Kaduna Highway

    Nigeria Police Confirm 73 Dead After Tanker Explosion on Abuja-Kaduna Highway

    A tanker explosion on the Abuja-Kaduna Expressway killed 73 people, with several others critically injured. The explosion occurred when a petrol truck lost control and caught fire. Police and authorities urge greater road safety enforcement to prevent future tragedies. A tragic tanker explosion...
  3. Tragic Niger Tanker Explosion Claims 50 Lives at Dikko Junction

    Nigeria Tragic Niger Tanker Explosion Claims 50 Lives at Dikko Junction

    A petrol tanker explosion at Dikko Junction in Niger State has claimed at least 50 lives, with several injured. The accident occurred during fuel transfer operations, igniting a massive fire. Authorities confirmed casualties and promised investigations. Governor Umar Bago extended condolences...
  4. Tragic Tanker Explosion in Delta State Claims Five Lives

    Nigeria Tragic Tanker Explosion in Delta State Claims Five Lives

    A fuel tanker explosion in Delta State on January 5, 2025, killed at least five people and caused widespread damage. The fire destroyed buildings in Agbor, Ika South Local Government Area. This tragedy follows similar incidents amid Nigeria’s economic crisis, with soaring petrol prices and...
  5. Fatal Petrol Tanker Explosion Claims Over 48 Victims in Niger

    Nigeria Fatal Petrol Tanker Explosion Claims Over 48 Victims in Niger

    A tragic tanker explosion in Niger State on September 8, 2024, claimed over 48 lives when a petrol tanker collided with a passenger truck. Rescue efforts are ongoing, with more victims feared trapped in the wreckage. Governor Umaru Bago urged road users to exercise caution to prevent future...
  6. Families of Victims to Receive Support After Deadly Tanker Explosion: Governor Fubara Assures

    Nigeria Families of Victims to Receive Support After Deadly Tanker Explosion: Governor Fubara Assures

    In the aftermath of a devastating tanker explosion on the East-West road in Eleme, Rivers State, Governor Siminalayi Fubara vowed to provide support to the families affected by the tragedy. The incident, which occurred on Friday night, resulted in a massive inferno engulfing numerous vehicles...
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