Explosion

Senate raises panel to probe Bayelsa explosion

The Senate has constituted an ad hoc committee to investigate the recent explosion near the Gbarain-Ubie gas processing facility in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. This followed the adoption of a motion…

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Kaduna Gov orders probe of explosion that killed 1 pupil, injured 10

An explosion in Kidandan village of Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna State has claimed the life of a pupil of an Islamiyya school while ten others have reportedly been…

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Man dies in Kano trailer explosion

The Kano State fire service says a 36-year-old man, Aminu Sulaiman, has died after a trailer exploded at Kwotago Western bye pass in Kumbotso Local Government Area of the state.…

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Police confirm 12 dead in Rivers’ Friday morning explosion

The Police Command in Rivers State has confirmed that 12 persons died in the early Friday morning explosion in Rumuekpe community of Emoha Local Government Area. The Spokesperson for the…

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Suspect in Turkey explosion arrested, 6 confirmed dead, dozens injured

At least six people have been killed and 81 wounded in an explosion in a busy area of central Istanbul, Turkish authorities have said. The blast happened at about 16:20…

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2 die, 3 injured in fuel tanker explosion at Ota

Two persons had been burnt beyond recognition, while three others sustained injuries when a tanker laden with Premium Motor Spirit (PMS or petrol) exploded at Ilo-Awela Junction, at Toll-Gate area…

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