9 d. ago PHOTOS: Fire service chief visits Abuja tanker explosion victims

The Controller General of the Federal Fire Service, Jaji Abdulganiyu, has called for stricter enforcement of restrictions on articulated vehicle movement at unapproved hours following the tragic truck explosion at Karu Bridge along the Abuja-Keffi Expressway. Speaking during a Friday visit to victims receiving treatment, Jaji expressed deep sadness over the incident, which claimed 10 Read More

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1 week ago SON cracks down on substandard tyres to enhance road safety, market standards

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has ramped up efforts to eliminate substandard tyres from circulation, strengthening its commitment to road safety and industry standards.   As part of this initiative, SON hosted a Tyre Stakeholders’ Forum at Apo Mechanic Village on Thursday, themed “Tyre Awareness – A National Imperative.” The forum […] The post SON cracks down on substandard tyres to enhance road safety, market standards appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Wike offers to foot medical bills of Abuja truck explosion victims

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has offered to offset the medical bills of victims of an accident involving a truck and multiple vehicles near Karu Bridge, along the Abuja-Keffi Expressway, Abuja on Wednesday. The Senior Special Assistant to the Minister on Public Communication and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, disclosed the development Read More

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1 week ago Tinubu orders probe, priority treatment for victims of Abuja truck explosion

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday ordered priority treatment of persons injured in Wednesday’s tanker explosion at various medical facilities in Abuja. He also directed a thorough investigation into the incident that resulted in multiple accidents and loss of lives in Karu, Abuja. Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, revealed the directive Read More

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1 week ago Abuja truck explosion: PCNGI boss seeks enhanced road safety awareness

The Chief Executive and Programme Director of the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative, Michael Oluwagbemi, has called for increased road safety awareness following a tragic accident at Karu Bridge, Abuja. Oluwagbemi, who visited the accident site on Thursday, was accompanied by officials from the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority and the Standards Organisation Read More

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1 week ago Abuja truck explosion: PCNGI boss seeks enhanced safety monitoring, driver training

The Chief Executive and Programme Director of the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative, Michael Oluwagbemi, has called for increased road safety awareness following a tragic accident at Karu Bridge, Abuja. Oluwagbemi, who visited the accident site on Thursday, was accompanied by officials from the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority and the Standards Organisation Read More

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1 week ago VIDEO: ‘I saw fire on my Face,’ survivor of Abuja truck explosion recounts ordeal

A tragic truck explosion near Karu Bridge in Abuja on Wednesday evening left six people dead and 14 vehicles destroyed, causing widespread panic among commuters and residents. One of the survivors, Mr. Elvis Samuel, in an interview on Thursday recounted the moment the accident unfolded. He said, “I think around 6pm or so we were Read More

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1 week ago VIDEO: Eyewitnesses recount horror of Abuja truck explosion that claimed six lives

A truck fire near Karu Bridge in Abuja on Wednesday evening led to chaos, destruction, and loss of lives. According to eyewitnesses, the accident occurred when a speeding trailer, suspected to have suffered brake failure, crashed into multiple vehicles before bursting into flames. The impact of the explosion resulted in a massive inferno that spread Read More

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1 week ago Abuja truck explosion: Agency urges blood donation for victims

The National Blood Service Agency has called on Nigerians, particularly residents of the Federal Capital Territory to donate blood to support victims of the tanker explosion that occurred on the Aya-Karu expressway, Abuja. The NBSA, in a statement on Thursday signed by its Director General, Prof Saleh Yuguda, said the incident resulted in multiple casualties, Read More

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1 week ago NEMA confirms six deaths, 18 vehicles burnt in Abuja truck explosion

The National Emergency Management Agency on Thursday confirmed six fatalities, while the number of injured persons is yet to be known in the tanker explosion along the AYA-Karu expressway, Abuja. The agency also said the injured victims have been taken to the National Hospital, State House Clinic, Karu General Hospital, and Customs Clinic Karu for Read More

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1 week ago Police confirm six dead, 14 vehicles burnt in Abuja truck explosion

The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has confirmed six persons dead, and 14 vehicles burnt, following the explosion of a truck near Karu bridge, along the Abuja-Keffi Expressway on Wednesday evening. The PUNCH reports that the FCT Emergency Management Department confirmed that the incident occurred at 7:14 pm, when the truck lost control and ran Read More

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1 week ago How CNG truck brake failure caused Abuja explosions – Fire service

By Seyi Babalola The FCT Fire Service (FFS) has revealed that a brake failure by a truck conveying Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) canisters led to Wednesday’s Abuja-Keffi expressway explosions. The FFS Public Relations Officer, Ibrahim Mohammad, confirmed this in an interview with the Newsmen on Wednesday in Abuja. Mohammad said that the truck which was […] The post How CNG truck brake failure caused Abuja explosions – Fire service appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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