The accident, which occurred around 1:00 p.m., involved a tanker carrying 45,000 litres of diesel. Witnesses said it rammed into a commercial minibus before being sandwiched...
Some of the victims have been referred to Gwagwalada Teaching Hospital, Federal Medical Centre,Keffi and Cedarcrest Hospital Abuja for proper care.
Mrs. Tinubu said in the statement: “I am deeply saddened by the unfortunate incident of the tanker explosion that occurred on Wednesday, March 19th, 2025, by...
The death of 11 victims returning from Anambra State for the burial of their late father, Chief Augustine Nwaji happened as a petrol tanker explosion occurred...
The most recent major tragedies occurred on January 18, 2025, when a fuel tanker exploded near Dikko Junction in Suleja, Niger State, killing at least 98...
About 5.12 pm, the agency’s Director, Adeseye Magret, said, “The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service is currently mitigating spillage from a 33,000 liters tanker which...
He explained that trouble started when the fuel started spilling into a stream in the community while the residents continued to scoop the fuel with buckets...
The city’s mayor told reporters that homeless people around the area, who often sleep rough on the pavements overnight, had been moved to temporary shelters.
“Members of the public are to refrain from nearing any naked flame while motorists are to avoid the area, LASEMA Spokesperson, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, said in...