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48 Dead in Niger Petrol Tanker Explosion, Victims Given Mass Burial
A tragic tanker explosion in Niger State has claimed the lives of 48 people, all of whom were laid to rest in a mass burial on Sunday in Agaie Local Government Area.
The deadly incident occurred in the early hours of the morning when a petrol tanker collided head-on with a truck carrying passengers and cattle from Wudil in Kano State.
The resulting explosion led to a devastating fire that engulfed both vehicles and claimed dozens of lives.
According to Abdullahi Baba-Arab, the Director General of the Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA), the mass burial was necessary because the victims had been burnt beyond recognition, making individual identification impossible.
He further revealed that the initial death toll, which stood at 30, rose to 48 after further search and rescue efforts uncovered 18 additional bodies.
“During our ongoing search and rescue operations, we found 18 more bodies.
Unfortunately, all the victims were burned so badly that individual identification was not feasible, and so we conducted a mass burial,” Baba-Arab stated.
The horrifying accident occurred around 12:30 a.m. on the Lapai-Agaie road, roughly 2 kilometers from the Dendo community in Agaie LGA.
The intense inferno also claimed the lives of over 50 cattle that were being transported, along with the destruction of a crane truck and a pickup van that were caught in the blaze.
The full extent of the damage continues to unfold, as authorities investigate the cause of the collision and the scale of the devastation it left behind.
This tragedy has sent shockwaves through the local community, as families mourn the loss of loved ones, and residents come to grips with the scale of the disaster.
Emergency response teams are still working to assess the aftermath, and many are left asking how such a catastrophic accident could have occurred.
LeBron James, the NBA’s all-time leading scorer and Los Angeles Lakers star, has announced a temporary break from social media.
The 39-year-old made the announcement on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram after sharing a post by Rich Kleiman, agent to NBA star Kevin Durant, criticizing the media’s focus on negativity.
Kleiman wrote, “With so much hate and negativity in the world today, it confuses me why some of the national sports media still think that the best way to cover sports is through negative takes… I, for one, find it all a waste of breath.” James shared the post, adding a simple comment: “AMEN!!”
In a follow-up post, James confirmed his social media hiatus, writing, “And with that said, I’ll holla at y’all! Getting off social media for the time being. Y’all take care.”
James, known for his strong presence on and off the court, is taking this break amidst ongoing discussions about the role of media in shaping public perceptions of athletes.
Lagos State Governor, Sanwo-Olu presents 3 Trillion Naira as the budget for the proposed Appropriation Bill for 2025 to the house of assembly. The assembly meeting was led by Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa. The budget is themed Budget of Sustainability and will be a blue print for the commitment to Lagosians.
The ceremony was held in the state house, Alausa, Lagos. With this proposed bill the state government is focusing on environment, education, technology, security and public safety.
Former Petroleum Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke has filed a motion to amend her lawsuit challenging the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) order for the final forfeiture of her seized assets.
At a Federal High Court hearing in Abuja presided over by Justice Inyang Ekwo, Alison-Madueke’s counsel confirmed filing the amendment motion and serving the EFCC. Notably, no EFCC representatives appeared in court.
The embattled ex-minister also sought an extension of time to contest the EFCC’s public notice regarding the sale of her confiscated properties, claiming she was denied a fair hearing during the forfeiture proceedings.
The EFCC, however, rejected Alison-Madueke’s allegations, maintaining that the forfeiture cases were lawfully adjudicated over time.
Justice Ekwo adjourned the case to February 17, 2025, to consider the motion to amend the originating process.
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