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Tragic Jigawa Tanker Explosion Claims 90 Lives With 50 Injured
A tragic petrol tanker explosion in Majiya Town, Taura local government area of Jigawa State claimed the lives of at least 90 people on Tuesday night.
The devastating accident occurred near Khadija University when the driver of the tanker lost control around 11:30 p.m.
The vehicle, which had departed from Kano and was en route to Nguru in Yobe State, exploded shortly after the crash, engulfing the area in flames.
According to the police spokesperson in Jigawa, Mr. Shi’isu Adam, 50 individuals who sustained various injuries are currently receiving treatment at Ringim General Hospital.
Many of them are in critical condition, with some facing life-threatening burns.
Mr. Adam revealed that the high number of casualties was largely due to the crowd that gathered around the site of the crash despite repeated warnings from authorities to avoid accident scenes involving fuel tankers.
He expressed concern over this persistent disregard for safety precautions, stating that it was the primary reason for the massive loss of life in this incident.
“We’ve consistently advised the public to stay away from such sites, but unfortunately, many people rushed to the scene, leading to these tragic deaths,” Mr. Adam said.
The scale of the disaster has left the community in shock. Families who lost loved ones are in deep mourning, while others anxiously await news about their hospitalized relatives.
In response to the large number of victims, local officials have scheduled a mass burial for Wednesday morning at 9 a.m., with families and community leaders expected to attend.
The tanker explosion has raised concerns about the frequency of such accidents in Nigeria, particularly in rural areas where emergency response is slower and where residents often approach accident sites unaware of the dangers.
Safety experts have called for more public awareness campaigns and stricter enforcement of safety protocols to prevent future tragedies.
This heartbreaking event highlights not only the risks associated with fuel transportation but also the importance of educating the public on how to react in emergency situations.
The people of Jigawa are now left to pick up the pieces from this horrific event while hoping for the recovery of those still fighting for their lives in the hospital.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has paid tribute to late Nigerian actor Olu Jacobs, recalling his contributions to the creative industry and his impact on Nigeria’s cultural identity.
In his tribute, Tinubu described Jacobs as a giant of the Nigerian creative industry and said “He was a giant of the Nigerian creative industry. His passing is a great loss to Nigeria, the African film industry and the global community of lovers of the performing arts. His remarkable body of work will continue to speak to generations yet unborn.
“The nation recognises the enormous contributions of Nigeria’s creative practitioners to the country’s cultural identity, global image and economic development. Olu Jacobs played a big role in creating this identity.”
Human rights lawyer and activist Deji Adeyanju has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to declare a state of emergency over the proliferation of counterfeit and substandard drugs and consumer products in Nigeria.
Adeyanju also called for the removal of the Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Professor Mojisola Adeyeye, as well as the heads of other regulatory agencies, including the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON).
“Nigerians are being exposed to dangerous products daily, from fake and substandard medicines to unsafe consumer goods, with reports of drugs being sold wholesale in the open under the hot sun. No responsible government should expose its citizens to such risks and expect mortality rates not to rise.”
Adeyanju also called out NAFDAC over what he described as failures in regulating the circulation of counterfeit and substandard products in the country.
It can be noted that various counterfeit products continue to circulate in Nigerian markets, while NAFDAC has also reported seizures and destruction of counterfeit, expired and substandard products.
Lagosians have lamented heavy traffic caused by ongoing construction work at Kara Bridge along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
The Federal Government announced that repairs on the damaged expansion joints at Kara Bridge would begin on September 8, 2026. The project, initially scheduled to begin in August, was delayed to allow further traffic management planning due to concerns over its impact on motorists.
Since work began, traffic around the Kara area has become heavy, with Lagosians sharing updates on social media about spending two hours or more on the road.
Some commuters say the delays have made their 9-to-5 routines difficult, with several hours spent travelling to and from work.
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