32 h. ago Tanker explosion devastates shops in Akwanga, driver’s bravery averts worse disaster

From Abel Leonard, Lafia A petrol tanker explosion rocked A.A. Shafa Filling Station opposite UBA in Akwanga, Nasarawa State, on Saturday evening, April 13, at around 6:50 p.m., destroying nearby shops. The blaze erupted during fuel offloading, with spilled fuel rapidly spreading flames to surrounding areas, according to eyewitnesses. Musa Ahmed, a shop owner, recounted […] The post Tanker explosion devastates shops in Akwanga, driver’s bravery averts worse disaster appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Tanker explosion: FG urged to ban movement of trucks in daytime

Tribune Online Tanker explosion: FG urged to ban movement of trucks in daytime The former Corp Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Boboye Oyeyemi, has called on the Federal Government to implement a 6pm ban on trucks and tanker movement in a bid to avert recurring explosions in Nigeria. Tanker explosion: FG urged to ban movement of trucks in daytime Tribune Online

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1 week ago Governor Namadi Gives Lifetime Support To Majiya Explosion Victims

After months of sorrow and heartbreak, Friday, March 28, 2025, marked a moment of joy and renewed hope for the families of over 140 victims who lost their lives, as well as the more than 70 others who sustained injuries. In the Majiya Tanker explosion, Governor Malam Umar Namadi delivered long-awaited financial support from various […]

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2 w. ago Jigawa To Disburse N813m To Majiya Tanker Explosion Victims 

The Jigawa State Executive Council has approved the disbursement of N813 million to the over 210 victims of the Majiya tanker explosion in October 2024. The state commissioner for information, youth, sport, and culture, Hon Sagir Musa, disclosed this while briefing journalists on the outcome of the council’s meeting. He stated that the Majiya Committee has […]

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2 w. 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 […]

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3 w. ago 1,613 died in tanker explosions from 2009 to 2024 — Senator Hussaini

Tribune Online 1,613 died in tanker explosions from 2009 to 2024 — Senator Hussaini Hussaini explained that in the period under review, many tragic accidents occurred on Nigerian roads which claimed lives and valuable items were lost. 1,613 died in tanker explosions from 2009 to 2024 — Senator Hussaini Tribune Online

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3 w. 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

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3 w. 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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3 w. ago Survivors of Abuja tanker explosion in stable condition — Hospital

Tribune Online Survivors of Abuja tanker explosion in stable condition — Hospital An Inspector of Police, Rachael Chukwuemeka, and two other victims of Wednesday’s tanker explosion receiving treatment at a private hospital in Abuja are in stable condition, the hospital has confirmed. Survivors of Abuja tanker explosion in stable condition — Hospital Tribune Online

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3 w. 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.

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3 w. 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.

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3 w. 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.

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3 w. ago Tinubu orders probe into Karu tanker blast, 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 blast, treatment for victims appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. 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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3 w. ago Tinubu Orders Review Of Road Safety Protocols After Fatal Abuja Explosion

President Bola Tinubu has directed a thorough investigation into the tanker explosion that resulted in multiple accidents and loss of lives in Karu area of Abuja, on Wednesday evening. The President, in a statement by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, condoled with family members who lost loved ones in the inferno, which happened at the peak […]

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3 w. 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 […]

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3 w. 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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3 w. 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 […]

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3 w. ago Six dead, 14 vehicles burnt in Abuja tanker explosion — Police

Tribune Online Six dead, 14 vehicles burnt in Abuja tanker explosion — Police The statement reads, “The impact engulfed fourteen vehicles in a raging inferno. Panic and chaos followed as bystanders and motorists scrambled for safety. Emergency responders rushed to the scene, battling thick smoke and intense heat to rescue those trapped. Six dead, 14 vehicles burnt in Abuja tanker explosion — Police Tribune Online

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3 w. 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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