Tanker Explosion

Updated: Death toll from Niger tanker explosion rises to 98

The death toll from Saturday’s devastating petrol tanker explosion has risen to 98, up from 86 reported on Sunday by Persecondnews. The Director...

Suleja Tanker Tragedy: Southern Governors’ Forum Expresses Sympathy with Niger Governor

The Southern Governors’ Forum has expressed deep condolences to Gov. Mohammed Umar Bago and the people of Niger State over the tanker fire...

Niger Tanker Tragedy: 86 Lives Lost in Devastating Explosion – NSEMA DG

The tragic tanker explosion which occurred at Dikko Junction in Gurara Local Government Area of Niger State at the weekend has so far...

NNPC Ltd laments loss of lives in Niger State petrol tanker explosion, offers condolences

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has extended its heartfelt condolences to the victims of the tragic petrol tanker explosion that...

At least, 50 people are feared killed in Niger State fuel tanker explosion

No fewer than 50 people have lost their lives in a devastating petrol tanker explosion that occurred on Saturday along Dikko-Maje Road in...

Jigawa tanker fire: Death toll rises to 147

The death toll from the tanker explosion in Majia in the Taura Local Government Area of Jigawa State, has risen to 147. Mr....

Disaster: At least 90 lives perish in Jigawa tanker explosion

A tragedy of magnitude occurred in Majiya in the Taura Local Government Area of Jigawa State on Tuesday as a petrol tanker explosion...

Breaking: Abeokuta gas tanker explosion claims four lives, ignites six vehicles

A gas tanker explosion in the Ita-Oshin area of Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, has left a trail of devastation, with at least...

Port Harcourt petrol tanker fire: Bereaved families to get govt. succour – Gov. Fubara

With about 70 automobiles consumed and five fatalities recorded in a petrol tanker fire at the Eleme portion of the East-West Road in...

Black Independence Day anniversary: At least, 20 roasted in tanker explosion

No fewer than 20 people including a pregnant woman and children were in the weehours of Sunday killed following a petrol tanker explosion...

Petrol tanker fire triggered by spark from phone claims pregnant woman, children, 11 others

A petrol tanker explosion caused by a spark from a phone clutched by one of the people scooping petrol at the scene has...