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Another Tanker Explodes in Jigawa, Quick Response Prevents Death

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2 years ago

November 14, 2024

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Another tanker explosion has hit Jigawa State, sparking fear among residents of Tsaida community in Dutse Local Government Area.

This incident follows closely on the heels of a devastating tanker explosion just weeks earlier in Majia town, Taura LGA, where over 150 lives were tragically lost.

Aliyu M. A., the spokesperson for the Federal Fire Service, shared details of the incident in a statement.

According to him, the service received an urgent call on the morning of November 12, 2024, from Zubairu Ahmad, the village head of Kuho, alerting them to the tanker accident at Tsaida, located near Kwanar Kalle along the Maiduri Road.

This area, with its busy roads, has seen increasing traffic from heavy-duty vehicles transporting fuel and other goods across the region, making such incidents a rising concern.

In response to the distress call, Federal Fire Service personnel, supported by security teams, immediately mobilized and rushed to the scene.

Their swift action helped to contain the blaze, preventing it from spreading further and causing additional damage.

The firefighters worked alongside police and local security forces, whose coordinated efforts were instrumental in bringing the situation under control.

Thanks to these combined efforts, no lives were lost in this incident, though one person sustained a minor injury.

Aliyu commended the prompt response and teamwork that helped avert a major tragedy, emphasizing the importance of quick action during emergencies.

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Federal Government Clarifies Position on Proposed Tax Recommendations

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2 weeks ago

June 17, 2026

Ese Ohwofa

The federal government reacted to claims stating that the new tax rules will be imposed on telecommunications and petroleum products for Nigerians.

The FG released a statement to explain the process and stated that there is no intention to place taxes on telecom and petroleum products and services.

“Those recommendations do not amount to government policy and are not binding on Nigeria. Decisions on tax matters are taken through established constitutional and legislative processes and are guided by national priorities and prevailing economic realities.”

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Peter Obi Raises Concerns Over Nigeria’s Hunger Index Ranking

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3 weeks ago

June 11, 2026

Ese Ohwofa

Nigerian politician Peter Obi speaks on the increase in the cost of living in Nigeria and shared how more Nigerians are now hungry and the hunger crisis is increasing in the country.

He stated, “Despite three years of Tinubu’s food emergency, Nigeria’s hunger ranking index declined to among the worst nations globally.”

“Yet the outcome of this has been the opposite. Nigeria’s hunger index has worsened significantly. Nigeria’s hunger index ranking was 103rd out of 123 countries surveyed in 2022/2023, and this figure has since worsened to 115th out of 123 countries surveyed in 2025/2026.”

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U.S. Government Warns Influencers Ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup

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3 weeks ago

June 11, 2026

Ese Ohwofa

The U.S. government has released a warning to social media influencers who will be coming to watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The government placed a rule on creating content to make money while using a tourist visa and stated that it could lead to deportation back to their country.

It can be noted that the World Cup will be hosted in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

“People who enter the United States under a visitor program and receive income from a U.S. source would be violating the conditions of their admission status.”