President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday sympathised with victims of the recent gas explosion at Ita-Oshin, Abeokuta North Local Government Area of Ogun State. “The President also sympathises with the Ogun State Government and residents of the state over this tragedy,”…
Gas explosion razes Yobe varsity female hostel
A fire outbreak from a gas explosion has burnt down a female hostel block in the Yobe State University, Damaturu. Daily Trust gathered that the fire started at about 7pm of Tuesday, from a cooking gas cylinder in the building.…
Gas explosion destroys shops, goods in Lagos
Several shops and goods were destroyed following a gas explosion that occurred at a market at the Council bus stop, Ikotun area of Lagos State, on Saturday. The Director of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Services, Margaret Adeseye, disclosed…
Johannesburg explosion: South Africa concern over 2nd possible gas explosion
South African authorities are concerned there could be a second explosion in Johannesburg’s business district, after one person died and 48 were injured in a large blast on Wednesday. Videos show a main road split wide open from the force…
At least 31 killed in gas explosion at China barbecue restaurant
At least 31 people have been killed and seven injured when gas used for cooking exploded at a barbecue restaurant in northwestern China. The blast tore through the restaurant about 8:40pm (12:40 GMT) on Wednesday on a busy street in…
Lagos Mainland Youths mourn as Lagos gas explosion victim is buried
Young people under the aegis of Mainland Youth Initiative have donated cash to victims of a gas explosion which occurred in April 2023 at Lagos Mainland of Lagos State. The Convener of Mainland Youth Initiative, Mr Rilwan Tinubu, said in a…
Ireland gas station blast kills 10
Ten people including a schoolgirl were killed in an explosion at a gas station in Ireland’s northwest, police said Saturday suggesting a “tragic accident” may have been to blame. The blast occurred around 3:20 p.m. (1520 GMT) Friday in the…
4 die in gas explosion in Kano
The police command in Kano State, has confirmed the killing of four persons after a gas explosion on Tuesday morning in Kano. Mr Samaila Dikko, the state Commissioner of Police, said this in a radio and television broadcast on Tuesday…
Senate probes Lagos gas explosion
The Senate has begun a probe into the Tuesday’s explosion that rocked Ladipo, Mushin area of Lagos State, leaving five persons dead, with 10 others injured and 12 vehicles and buildings destroyed. The Senate has mandated its Committees on Petroleum…
Many feared dead in Lagos gas explosion
Many residents have been feared dead in a gas explosion that occured at Ojekunle Street, Papa Ajao Lagos on Tuesday morning. The Nation reports the explosion occurred around 8am. Many bodies have been taken away from the scene with more…
