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NGF Mourns 105 Lives Lost in Jigawa Tanker Explosion
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has expressed profound sorrow over the tragic loss of 105 lives in a tanker explosion that occurred in Majiya, Jigawa State. In a statement from the NGF, Chairman AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq extended heartfelt condolences to the victims’ families and the people of Jigawa. He emphasized the need for enhanced safety measures when handling flammable materials and urged citizens to refrain from collecting fuel from spills due to the inherent dangers.
The forum’s statement highlighted the urgency for better safety protocols to prevent similar incidents in the future. The explosion happened late Tuesday night when the tanker driver lost control of the vehicle near Khadija University. The situation became more tragic as individuals attempted to scoop fuel, which led to the significant loss of life. The NGF called for reflection on these events and offered prayers for the families affected by this devastating incident.
Nigerian news analyst, Mahmud Jega, has shared his opinion on the recent airstrike carried out by the United States in Nigeria, stating that Nigerians should not blame President Bola Tinubu for the incident.
Jega made this statement during a recent interview, where he said he does not believe many people will hold the Tinubu administration responsible, as Donald Trump had issued threats against Nigeria long before Tinubu’s administration.
“No, I don’t think many people will blame the Tinubu administration for what is happening now because President Donald Trump, when he first made the threats, it was clearly not in coordination with the Tinubu administration or the government of Nigeria,” Jega said.
It has been reported that the United States carried out an airstrike targeting ISIS in the northwest region of Nigeria. The order was reportedly given by former U.S. President Donald Trump.
“Tonight, at my direction as Commander in Chief, the United States launched a powerful and deadly strike against ISIS terrorist elements in northwest Nigeria,” Trump said.
He added, “I have previously warned these terrorists that if they did not stop the slaughtering of Christians, there would be hell to pay, and tonight, there was.”
The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially declared the holiday dates for the festive season.
Thursday, December 25 will be observed as Christmas Day, December 26 as Boxing Day, and Thursday, January 1 as New Year’s Day.
The declaration was made by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Dr. Magdalene Ajani. He also added that Nigerians should celebrate the holidays in faith and pray for the nation.
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