Tag: NIGER
Niger State Tanker Explosion Death Toll Hits 42, Residents Blame Bad Road
The death toll from the tragic petrol tanker explosion in Essa community, Katcha Local Government Area of Niger State, has risen to 42, with over 60 others injured. The incident occurred on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, when the tanker overturned and exploded as residents were reportedly scooping fuel from the fallen vehicle. Grieving residents blamed…
30 Burnt To Death While Scooping Fuel From Fallen Tanker, Over 40 Injured In Niger
At least 30 people have allegedly lost their lives and around 40 sustained various degrees of injuries in a tanker explosion. It was gathered the incident occurred on Tuesday morning in Essan and Badeggi communities along the Bida-Agaie road in Katcha local government area. According to eyewitnesses, the victims were scooping petroleum products from the…
13 Dead, 26 Rescued In Niger Boat Accident
The boat conveying an unspecified number of passengers and goods to Kwata, Zumba Market, capsized Rescue officials are seen at the scene of the boat capsize in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State. A boat carrying 39 passengers has capsized in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State. The incident which happened on Saturday…
Fencing Niger Republic Border Will Check Terrorists Influx-Defence Chief
Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has identified the country’s border with the Niger Republic as the most dangerous and porous, calling for an urgent border fence to stem the tide of terrorism. Musa made the remarks during an interview while discussing the country’s worsening security challenges. According to him, terrorist groups such…