At least seven people lost their lives on Tuesday following a fuel tanker explosion in Niger State, which also killed several bystanders and destroyed farmland in the community. The incident occurred in Karamin Rami village, Mashegu Local Government Area of the state at around 6:30 pm. It was learnt that the accident happened when a tanker truck attempted to manoeuvre …

At least 98 persons have been confirmed dead and 69 injured from the petrol tanker explosion that occurred in Gurara Local Government Area (LGA) of Niger state. A statement on Monday by the Director-General of Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA) Abdullahi Baba-Arah said that over 20 shops were destroyed during the incident. He said the explosion occurred on Saturday …

Niger State Governor, Dr. Umar Bago has prohibited heavy-duty trucks from using the one-way route through Dikko Bridge following a tanker explosion on Saturday. During his visit to the explosion site at Dikko Junction, Bago expressed sadness over the loss of lives, describing the incident as pathetic. He expressed relief that the explosion did not spread to nearby communities. The …

Niger State Governor Mohammed Bago has expressed sadness over the loss of lives and property following an oil tanker explosion that led to the death of nearly 50 people in Niger State. Also, over 50 cows were burnt to death in the accident, which occurred on Sunday along Lapai-Agaie, 2km from Dendo Community in Agaie Local Government Area. The accident …