A fuel-laden tanker has exploded in Maitama, one of Abuja’s upscale districts, causing injuries and widespread panic on Monday night. The incident, which occurred along Shehu Shagari Way, left several people injured, including passengers in a commercial vehicle. Eyewitnesses described the scene as chaotic as emergency responders rushed to the scene, and nearby hospitals were quickly alerted. A health official …

The Delta State Commissioner of Police, Olufemi Abaniwonda has led an investigating team to the site of Friday’s fuel-laden tanker explosion, which led to the death of no fewer than seven people at the Ometan community junction, along the Warri-Sapele road in Okpe Local Government Area of the state. It was reported that the tanker fire incident ruined property worth …

Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara has described as very unfortunate the fire incident caused by a tanker conveying premium motor spirit otherwise known as petrol which burnt motorists and commuters beyond recognition and destroyed several vehicles on Friday night. The incident occurred between the Indorama Petro-Chemical Company Gate and the Aleto Bridge on the popular and ever busy Eleme …

Delta Central Senator, Chief Ede Dafinone has expressed his deep condolences to the victims of the petrol tanker explosion at Ugbenu, along the Sapele-Benin road in Ethiope West Local Government Area of Delta State, calling on the Federal Government to take immediate action in fixing the failed sections of the highway. The tragic explosion which occurred in the early hours …

A petrol tanker explosion in Koko, Warri North local government area of Delta State has claimed several lives estimated to be 20. The incident happened yesterday morning when residents of the area rushed to the scene to scoop fuel from the burning vehicle. Unofficial sources put the death toll at 20 with several others affected with severe degrees of burnt. …