Niger, tanker explosions

Fuel tanker explosion kills dozens of people in Nigeria
A tanker has exploded after crashing in Nigeria, killing 77 people who had rushed to collect fuel from the scene, authorities say.The tanker overturned and spilled its contents in the Suleja area of North Central Niger state on Saturday.
Nigeria: Fuel Tanker Explosion Kills at Least 86 | Firstpost Africa | N18G
Firstpost Africa | N18G A fuel tank explosion has killed at least 86 people in Nigeria. A truck carrying around 60,000 litres of gasoline exploded in central Nigeria after flipping over on a road on Saturday.
Tanker Explosion: Scores Killed, Others Injured Scooping Fuel In Niger
Another tragedy from the recurring fuel tanker explosions struck yesterday at Dikko Junction, Niger State. Scores of residents, who rushed to the scene to scoop the content were killed while several others were injured and rushed to the hospital by rescue workers for treatment.
Nigerian gasoline tanker explosion death toll rises to 86, with 55 others injured
The death toll from a gasoline tanker explosion in north-central Nigeria has risen to 86, the country’s emergency response agency said.
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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Delta tanker explosion: Deputy Gov, Onyeme visits scene, pledges support for victims
Delta State Deputy Governor, Monday Onyeme, on Monday, visited the scene of a tanker explosion in Agbor, Ika South Local Government Area, promising government’s support for those affected by the ...
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Driver burnt to death in Ibadan tanker explosion
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Edo APC Senatorial Aspirant Calls For Enhanced Security Measures to Prevent Tanker Explosions in Niger state
Written by Hendrix Oliomogbe   Worried by the high cases of fuel tanker explosions in the country, a frontline All ...
Nigerian gasoline tanker explosion kills at least 70 people, authorities say
At least 70 people have been killed in north-central Nigeria after a gasoline tanker exploded, the country’s emergency ...
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We’ve set up committee to probe tanker explosions on highways, says minister
Mohammed Idris, the Minister of Information, says President Bola Tinubu will establish a high-level committee to investigate ...
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Tinubu To Set Up Committee To Tackle Tanker Explosion — Minister
At least 86 persons died and 55 others were injured on Saturday, January 18, 2025 whilst scooping fuel from a fallen tanker.
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Tinubu Issues Fresh Directives as Over 80 People Die, Many Injured in Niger Tanker Explosion
President Bola Tinubu expresses deep sorrow over the tragic fuel tanker explosion in Niger that killed over 80 people and ...
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After 400 deaths, FG jerks to life, plans awareness campaigns on tanker explosions
A recent fuel tanker explosion in Suleja, Niger State, reignited concerns over the recurring tragedies caused by fuel scooping in Nigeria. With over 98 lives lost in the latest incident, and almost ...