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How did as many as 140 people die in one of Nigeria's deadliest tanker explosions?

Nigerian authorities have announced measures to correct lapses that resulted in the death of more than 140 people in an explosion as they were trying to scoop up fuel from an overturned fuel tanker on Wednesday

The Independent UK

Mass funerals held for over 150 killed in Nigeria fuel tanker explosion

Mass funerals held for over 150 killed in Nigeria fuel tanker explosion

Many killed while scooping up spilled petrol from road, rising fuel prices forcing them to take ‘desperate measures’.

Fuel Tanker Explosion In Nigeria Leaves 153 Dead

Fuel Tanker Explosion In Nigeria Leaves 153 Dead

Tragic fuel tanker explosion in Nigeria's Jigawa state underscores safety risks and economic struggles in the country.

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Explosion kills scores of Nigerians collecting fuel from crashed tanker

People were collecting fuel from tanker that had crashed when it blew up, according to local police

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Elite corruption has the power to ignite mass protests in Nigeria – why police corruption doesn’t

Nigerians took to the streets in August 2024 to voice their frustration at a series of government policies. These policies had been ostensibly designed to make Nigeria more attractive for outside investment.

The Conversation

More than 140 people are killed and dozens injured after a gasoline tanker explodes in Nigeria

More than 140 people, including children, have died and dozens were injured in Nigeria after an overturned gasoline tanker truck exploded in flames while they were trying to scoop up fuel pouring from the vehicle

The Independent UK

Nigeria fuel tanker explosion kills more than 140 and injures dozens more

The explosion happened after the tanker overturned in Jigawa state and people rushed the vehicle to scoop up the fuel

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Deadly Fuel Tanker Explosion Kills Over 100 In Nigeria

Deadly Fuel Tanker Explosion Kills Over 100 In Nigeria

Devastating fuel tanker explosion in Nigeria's Jigawa state claims over 100 lives, highlighting urgent safety concerns.

Nigeria fuel tanker explosion kills more than 150, injures dozens

Nigeria fuel tanker explosion kills more than 150, injures dozens

Police say explosion on Jigawa state expressway happened as people rushed to the overturned vehicle to collect fuel.

Floods leave 10 million children out of school in west and central Africa

Floods leave 10 million children out of school in west and central Africa

An estimated 10 million children across Nigeria, Mali, Niger and the Democratic Republic of Congo are unable to attend school after devastating regional flooding, the charity Save the Children has said.

Radio France Internationale

Meta’s Oversight Board says viral video left on Facebook threatened LGBTQ+ people in Nigeria

Meta’s Oversight Board says viral video left on Facebook threatened LGBTQ+ people in Nigeria

Meta’s oversight board has expressed serious concern over the company’s failure to take down a viral graphic video showing two men bleeding after they were apparently beaten up for being allegedly gay

The Independent UK

Africa Cup of Nations bosses investigate Nigeria squad's Libyan airport debacle

Africa Cup of Nations bosses investigate Nigeria squad's Libyan airport debacle

African football chiefs launched an inquiry on Tuesday into an incident in which a plane carrying the Nigeria football squad and its technical advisers was diverted from its scheduled destination and landed at an airstrip hundreds of kilometres away from the venue of their Africa Cup of Nations clash against…

Radio France Internationale

Nigeria return from Libya as Algeria and Cameroon qualify for AFCON 2025

Nigeria return from Libya as Algeria and Cameroon qualify for AFCON 2025

Nigeria’s claims about mistreatment in Libya are being investigated by the Confederation of African Football.

Nigeria boycott AFCON qualifier against Libya as CAF launch investigation

Super Eagles were stranded in an airport for 20 hours in ‘disturbing conditions’ with no food or water provided

Evening Standard

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Former U.S. agent Tigran Gambaryan denied bail by Nigeria as family and supporters decry unjust detention

Gambaryan’s employer Binance said the company is “deeply disappointed.”

Nigeria boycotts AFCON 2025 qualifier in Libya over ‘inhumane treatment’

Nigeria captain William Troost-Ekong says his team have been left at an abandoned airport for more than 17 hours.

The National (Scotland)

Rangers' Balogun condemns 'unacceptable' treatment as national team 'held hostage'

Rangers defender Leon Balogun has condemned the "unacceptable treatment" of his Nigeria team-mates during the international break after…

Evening Standard

Nigeria to boycott Libya AFCON qualifier after 'disgraceful' 12-hour airport nightmare

Super Eagles were stranded in an airport for 20 hours in ‘disturbing conditions’ with no food or water provided

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Nigeria boycott Libya match after players ‘locked in airport without food or drink for 12 hours’

Nigeria were due to play an African Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya on Tuesday but have pulled out after ‘disgraceful’ treatment

Nigeria boycott fixture, with government called in to rescue team after 'disgraceful behaviour'

Nigeria are refusing to play against Libya in an AFCON qualification match after being abandoned in an airport without food or water

International Business Times

Seeing Double In Nigeria's 'Twins Capital Of The World'

On a normal day a visitor might pass Igbo-Ora with little more than a double take, wondering why so many pairs of residents wear matching clothes.

The Guardian - UK

‘He knew this was going to be the last story he wrote’: the epic legacy of literary maverick Biyi Bándélé

The film-maker, playwright and novelist finished his last book, Yorùbá Boy Running, the day before he died in 2022. Now, loved ones and collaborators, including his daughter Temi and longtime friend Kwame Kwei-Armah, celebrate the passionate man behind the work

The Independent UK

They fled their homes to escape Boko Haram. Now Nigeria is resettling them back despite their fears

For over a year now, authorities in Nigeria have been resettling people displaced by the fighting between government forces and Boko Haram, Islamic militants who launched an insurgency in 2009 with northeastern Borno state as the epicenter of the fighting

Evening Standard

Nigeria vs Libya LIVE! AFCON 2025 qualifier result, match stream and latest updates today

Super Eagles have made unbeaten start to AFCON qualifying campaign

The Conversation

Post-flood recovery: lessons from Germany and Nigeria on how to help people cope with loss and build resilience

Extreme climate events — floods, droughts and heatwaves — are not just becoming more frequent; they are also more severe.

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