MAJIYA, Nigeria — An explosion tore through scores of people who had rushed to collect fuel spilling from a crashed tanker in northern Nigeria, killing at least 147, officials told Agence France-Presse (AFP) on Wednesday.
MAJIYA, Nigeria — An explosion tore through scores of people who had rushed to collect fuel spilling from a crashed tanker in northern Nigeria, killing at least 147, officials told Agence France-Presse on Wednesday.The tragedy is the latest such accident at a time when fuel has become a precious commodity in the country, which is suffering its worst economic crisis in a generation.
The Nigerian Medical Association has urged doctors to rush to emergency rooms to help with the influx of patients.In the capital Abuja, Nigerian lawmakers observed a minute of silence in the Senate.President Bola Ahmed Tinubu pledged to support those affected and said he was 'committed to the swift and comprehensive review of fuel transportation safety protocols across the country.
Fuel Tanker Blast Leaves More Than 145 Dead
Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Hustle culture is out: 2 ways to shift to the soft life mindsetSoft Life, an online movement that originated from the Nigerian influencer community, values inner peace and personal well-being over endless productivity and societal pressures. American psychologist Mark Travers, PhD, noted this fundamental shift is more than just a fleeting social media phenomenon.
Read more »
Israel strikes Hezbollah in a huge blast targeting the militant group's leaderBEIRUT (AP) — The Israeli military said it struck Hezbollah’s headquarters in Beirut on Friday in a series of massive explosions that targeted the leader of the militant group and leveled multiple high-rise apartment buildings.
Read more »
Mets advance on Lindor blast; Dodgers stay aliveNEW YORK—The New York Mets, fueled by Francisco Lindor’s grand slam, beat Philadelphia to advance in the Major League Baseball playoffs on Wednesday as
Read more »
Dcott tightens security after Zamboanga blastDavao City Overland Transport Terminal (Dcott) strengthens security measures following a fatal power explosion in Zamboanga del Sur. New rules and restrictions aim to prevent contraband and reduce traffic congestion.
Read more »
Mine Blast In Eastern Iran Kills 51 WorkersA methane gas explosion at a coal mine in Tabas, Iran, has tragically killed 51 workers and injured 20 others. Rescue teams are working to recover 22 workers still trapped underground.
Read more »
Japan to sweep airports after WWII bomb blastLatest Philippine news from GMA News and 24 Oras. News, weather updates and livestreaming on Philippine politics, regions, showbiz, lifestyle, science and tech.
Read more »