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Tragic Fuel Tanker Blast in Suleja, Nigeria Claims 98 Lives Amid Fuel Scarcity Crisis

Suleja, Nigeria — In a tragic incident early Saturday morning, a fuel tanker explosion in Suleja, Niger State, claimed the lives of 98 people and injured at least 69 others. The disaster occurred during an attempt to siphon fuel from an overturned tanker, a practice alarmingly common in regions facing severe fuel shortages. The Federal Road Safety Corps in Niger State confirmed that chaos ensued when locals rushed to collect the leaking fuel, leading to …

Tragic Fuel Tanker Explosion in Jigawa State, Nigeria Claims Over 150 Lives, Injures Scores Amid Economic Hardship

Majiya, Nigeria — A devastating explosion resulting from a fuel tanker accident has killed at least 153 people and injured over 100 others in Majiya, a township in Jigawa State, northern Nigeria. The tragedy occurred on the evening of October 15, 2024, when the tanker, laden with gasoline, overturned and began leaking its highly flammable cargo into a nearby drainage ditch. Eyewitnesses report that the driver of the tanker was attempting to evade a collision …

Tragic Weekend in Nigeria: Woman Initiates Series of Suicide Bombings at Social Gatherings, Over 130 Victims

Gwoza, Nigeria — Over the weekend, a series of suicide bombings in Nigeria claimed the lives of at least 30 individuals and left more than 100 injured. The wave of attacks unfolded across multiple venues, intensifying concerns about security in the region. The initial explosion occurred at a wedding reception in the town of Gwoza, orchestrated by an unidentified woman who, according to Alhaji Mohammed Shehu Timta, the Emir of Gwoza, concealed explosives beneath her …

Mosque Explosion in Nigeria: Family Dispute Leads to 24 Injured Worshipers

KANO, Nigeria — A shocking attack on a mosque in Kano state left at least 24 worshippers injured, including four children. The incident occurred early Wednesday morning when a 38-year-old man, reportedly involved in a long-standing family dispute, launched an explosion in the mosque where they were praying. The suspect confessed to carrying out the attack in hostility, aiming to settle the dispute by making his voice heard. The violent act caused panic in Kano, …

Violence Against Christians in Nigeria Deccried by USCIRF in 2024 Report

Lagos, Nigeria – President Bola Tinubu and state governors of Nigeria are under scrutiny for failing to address the “egregious violence” targeting Christian worshippers in the country, according to the 2024 annual report by the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF). The report, covering developments in 2023, highlights the challenges faced by both federal and state governments in identifying the perpetrators behind violent attacks on Christians and understanding the motives driving these acts …

Priest warns of religious erosion in Nigeria due to unauthenticated ministries

YAOUNDÉ, Cameroon – The credibility of the Catholic Church in Nigeria is under threat due to the rapid proliferation of ministries within the Church, according to a leading Nigerian priest and scholar. Father Anthony Akinwale, speaking at the 2024 Plenary Assembly at the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN) Resource Center in Durumi, highlighted the erosion of the Church’s credibility in Africa’s most populous nation. Father Akinwale, who serves as a Professor and Deputy Vice Chancellor …