Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Charred remains of a petrol tanker lie at the scene of a deadly explosion that killed dozens along the Bida-Agaie road in Niger ...

A fuel tanker has overturned and exploded in Nigeria’s northern Niger State, killing at least 35 people, according to the country’s Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC). The vehicle skidded off the road ...

A massive explosion involving a fuel tanker tore through the Song metropolis in Adamawa State late Thursday night, destroying a filling station, several vehicles and furniture showroom. The incident ...

The tanker was said to be coming from Awka and heading towards Asaba when it break failed and rammed into the populated Asaba motor Park, killing dozens. Tragedy struck at Asaba motor park, Onitsha, ...

A fuel tanker carrying petroleum motor spirit (PMS) has overturned at the Tincan Liverpool Bridge in Apapa, Lagos, triggering ...

No fewer than 90 people were confirmed dead, following a petrol tanker explosion in Majiya Town, Taura Local Government Area of the state on Tuesday. Shi’isu Adam, the Police Spokesperson in Jigawa, ...

The death toll from a petrol tanker explosion in central Nigeria's Niger state has risen to 39 from 29, with dozens more injured, the rescue agency said Wednesday.

Despite countless deaths from tanker explosions, many Nigerians continue the deadly practice of fuel scooping. Learn why this ...

A potential disaster was averted in the early hours of Monday after emergency responders swiftly moved in to contain a diesel ...