5 d. ago SORENID CEO Calls For Urgent Assistance Amid Explosion Damage

The Society for Reconciliation of Nigerians in Distress (SORENID) has incurred significant structural damage following debris from a tanker explosion at Karu Bridge, Abuja, which has jeopardised its operations. Reports state that the explosion on March 19, 2025, resulted in at least nine fatalities and the destruction of around 30 vehicles. Although there were no […]

Events

8 d. ago Osun communal clash: Oyetola calls for peace, condoles with victims’ families

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo Former Governor of Osun State and Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has appealed to all parties involved in the Ifon-Osun and Ilobu crisis to stop the carnage and give peace a chance. Ifon-Osun and Ilobu are neighbouring communities in Orolu and Irepodun Local Government Areas of Osun State, […] The post Osun communal clash: Oyetola calls for peace, condoles with victims’ families appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Politics

9 d. ago Kingibe mourns victims of Karu bridge explosion, seeks more attention to safety regulations

Tribune Online Kingibe mourns victims of Karu bridge explosion, seeks more attention to safety regulations The Senator representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Ireti Heebah Kingibe, has expressed her sadness over the tanker explosion that occurred on Karu Bridge, Abuja-Keffi Expressway, Abuja, which claimed the lives of at least 10 people and destroyed about 30 vehicles. Kingibe mourns victims of Karu bridge explosion, seeks more attention to safety regulations Tribune Online

Events

1 week ago PDP Blames APC For Abuja Tanker Explosion As Death Toll Rises To Eight

Peoples Democratic Party has berated ruling All Progressive Congress for the deadly tanker explosion that claimed many lives along Karu Bridge, Abuja. Recall that many residents and travelers were severely injured and properties worth millions of naira were destroyed in the incident. In a statement by Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Department’s Head of Public […] The post PDP Blames APC For Abuja Tanker Explosion As Death Toll Rises To Eight appeared first on Information Nigeria.

Events

1 week ago Oluremi Tinubu Offers Condolences To Families Affected By Abuja Tanker Explosion

Senator Oluremi Tinubu, the Wife of the President, has released a statement expressing her condolences to the families of the victims of the devastating tanker explosion on the Abuja-Keffi highway. The incident, which occurred on Wednesday evening, has left many dead and injured. In her message, Mrs. Oluremi Tinubu acknowledged the severity of the incident […] The post Oluremi Tinubu Offers Condolences To Families Affected By Abuja Tanker Explosion appeared first on Information Nigeria.

Events

1 week ago Tinubu orders probe into Karu tanker explosion, treatment for victims

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has directed a thorough investigation into the tanker explosion that resulted in multiple accidents and loss of lives in Karu, Abuja, on Wednesday night. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, he ordered priority treatment of the injured in various medical […] The post Tinubu orders probe into Karu tanker explosion, treatment for victims appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Events

1 week ago Karu Tanker Explosion: PCNGI Urges Caution, Condoles With Victims

The Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGI) has urged caution and extended condolences to the families of the victims of the tanker explosion on the Karu Bridge between Kugbo and Nyanya in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). A tanker explosion occurred near Karu Bridge in Abuja on Wednesday evening, leaving several people feared dead and […]

Events

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

Events

1 week ago Abuja Explosion: FCT Residents Begged To Donate Blood For Victims 

The National Blood Service Agency (NBSA) is appealing to Nigerians , particularly residents of Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to urgently volunteer to urgently make blood donations to save the lives of victims involved in the tragic tanker explosion that occurred Wednesday evening on Abuja-Keffi Road around Karu in Abuja. The incident left multiple casualties, many […]

Events

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

Events

1 week ago PCNGI attributes Abuja tanker explosion to brake system failure

…says investigation ongoing The Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGi), following the tanker explosion which occurred on the Karu Bridge read more PCNGI attributes Abuja tanker explosion to brake system failure

Events

1 week ago Tanker explosion must be treated as national emergency – Atiku

A devastating tanker explosion on the Karu Bridge along the Abuja-Nyanya-Keffi Highway has prompted ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar to call for immediate presidential intervention, labelling the recurring tragedy a “national emergency.” The explosion, which occurred on Wednesday, resulted in multiple fatalities and property damage, sparking widespread concern and calls for urgent action. In a statement Read More

Events

1 week ago Vehicles Burnt, Motorists Feared Dead In Abuja Tanker Explosion

A yet to be ascertain number of persons have been reportedly killed, following the explosion of a Compressed Natural Gas tanker near Karu Bridge in Abuja on Wednesday evening. It was gathered that the truck lost control near the Karu Bridge, located between Kugbo and Nyanya on the Abuja-Keffi Expressway. The Federal Capital Territory Emergency […] The post Vehicles Burnt, Motorists Feared Dead In Abuja Tanker Explosion appeared first on Information Nigeria.

Events

4 w. ago Kebbi gov visits victims of bandit attack, vows improved security

Kebbi State Governor, Dr. Nasir Idris, has assured residents of Ba-jiza and Rausa Kade villages in Arewa Local Government Area of his administration’s commitment to tackling insecurity following a deadly bandit attack. Idris, who visited the communities on Saturday, extended his condolences to the families of the victims and pledged to strengthen security measures in Read More

Events