Scores feared dead in Niger state as petrol tanker explodes A devastating tanker explosion in Niger State's Gurara Local Government Area has left many feared dead and several others injured. The incident occurred at Dikko junction on Saturday, January 18, 2025, when a petrol tanker spilled its contents, leading locals to rush to scoop fuel at the scene. Eyewitness accounts suggest that the explosion claimed over 30 lives, including a pregnant woman and a mother with her one-week-old baby. Although the exact number of casualties remains unverified, the scene has...