Death toll in Nigeria gas tanker explosion rises to 98
The death toll from a gasoline tanker explosion in north-central Nigeria has risen to 98, the country’s emergency response agency said Monday.
Nigeria: Niger Tanker Explosion Death Toll Hits 86, Tinubu, Others Mourn
The death toll in last Saturday's tanker explosion at Dikko Junction in Gurara local government area of Niger state has increased to 86 people as some of the injured victims died while receiving treatment.
Gasoline tanker explosion kills 70 in Nigeria's Niger State
At least 70 people were killed in a devastating gasoline tanker explosion in north-central Nigeria, officials confirmed on Saturday.
‘Soul-crushing event’ — southern governors commiserate with Niger state over tanker explosion
The Southern Governors Forum has condoled with Umar Bago, governor of Niger, over the petrol tanker explosion in Gurara LGA of the state.
Nigeria: Niger Tanker Explosion Death Toll Rises to 86
The death toll in Saturday's petrol tanker explosion at Dikko in Niger state has risen to 86 from 50. The Niger State Emergency Management Agency NSEMA Director General Alhaji Abdullahi Baba Arah said in a statement this morning that the corpses of the deceased were recovered from the scene of the accident.
Tragedy Strikes as Petrol Tanker Explosion Claims Lives in Northern Nigeria
A devastating petrol tanker explosion in Niger state, Nigeria, has resulted in at least 70 fatalities and numerous injuries. The incident, resembling a similar tragedy last October, emphasizes ongoing safety threats amid recent drastic fuel price hikes.
Nigeria death toll from fuel truck blast reaches 98
The death toll from a weekend fuel truck blast in Nigeria has reached 98 after more bodies were recovered from the wreckage on Monday, the head of the regional emergency agency said, adding 69 people were receiving treatment in hospital.
Northern Senators Commiserate With Victims of Tanker Explosion in Niger
Senators of the nineteen northern states under the aegis of Northern Senators Forum, NSF have mourned the death of over eighty persons following the tragic tanker explosion that occurred on Saturday at Dikko Junction along the Abuja-Kaduna expressway in Niger State.
Senator Abubakar Bello visits tanker explosion site in Niger
Senator Abubakar Sani Bello Visits Dikko Tanker Explosion Site, Extends Condolences to Niger State Government, Victims’ Families, and Suleja Emirate Council; Calls for Increased Education on the Dangers of Inflammable MaterialsSenator Abubakar Sani Bello,
NEMA Distributes Relief Materials To Niger Tanker Explosion Victims
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has delivered food and non-food items including medical supplies for treatment of the injured victims and relief support for families of the affected persons in the tanker explosion that occured at Dikko Junction in Niger State last Saturday.
Nigeria Tanker Blast Death Toll Reaches 98
A gasoline tanker explosion in north-central Nigeria has now claimed 98 lives, according to the country's emergency response agency. The event occurred early Saturday near Suleja in Niger state. It happened as individuals tried to transfer gasoline from a crashed tanker to another vehicle using a generator,
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The Global Peace Foundation Nigeria (GPFN) has launched a peace and unity initiative in Agaie Local Government Area of Niger State.The initiative, is aimed at promoting peaceful coexistence among ...
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Tragic Aftermath of Nigeria's Fuel Truck Explosion
A devastating fuel truck explosion in Dikko, Niger State, Nigeria, resulted in 86 casualties. The disaster unfolded as ...
Fuel tanker truck blast kills at least 70 in Nigeria
MAIDUGURI, Nigeria (Reuters) -At least 70 people were killed and more injured in northern Nigeria on Saturday when a petrol ...
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Fuel tanker truck blast kills at least 85 in Nigeria
The death toll from a gasoline tanker explosion in north-central Nigeria has risen to 86 ... hours of Saturday near the Suleja area of Niger state after individuals attempted to transfer ...