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42 persons confirmed dead, 52 injured in Niger tanker explosion – NSEMA

A tragic tanker explosion in Niger State has claimed the lives of 42 people and left 52 others injured, according to the Niger State Emergency Management Authority (NSEMA). The agency’s Director General, Abdullahi Baba Arah, disclosed the figures during an interview on Arise Television on Wednesday, describing the incident as one of the most devastating […]

Nigerian Army confirms explosion and fire outbreak at Ogun barracks

The Nigerian Army has announced that there was a small explosion followed by a fire at Ilese Barracks in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, on Thursday morning, August 14, 2025. Lieutenant Colonel Appolonia Anele, the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, said in a statement that the incident was quickly handled and the fire was put out. […]

Four dead, several injured in explosion at Niger mining site

An explosion at a mining site in Sabon Pegi, located in Niger State, has tragically resulted in the deaths of four people and left many others injured. The explosion occurred on Sunday morning as miners were starting their day’s work at the site. While the exact cause of the blast is still under investigation, residents […]

Explosion at Buni Yadi Market in Yobe State Injures Girl

An unsettling incident occurred today at Buni Yadi market in Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State, Nigeria. At approximately 12:30 pm, an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) detonated in the bustling market area, causing significant alarm among residents. According to local reports and confirmed by Captain Muhammad Shehu, spokesperson for the Sector 2 Joint Task […]