Explosions In Nigeria
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On Camera, Midair Explosion Leaves Jet Engine Shredded, Passengers Terrified
A commercial passenger flight operated by Arik Air made an emergency landing in southern Nigeria after one of its engines exploded, causing severe damage, according to officials and safety reports.
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7 Killed In Blast At Mosque In Nigeria
An explosion ripped through a mosque in the northeastern Nigerian city of Maiduguri and killed at least seven worshippers Wednesday, witnesses and security sources told AFP.
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70 Killed In Nigeria As Petrol Tanker Explodes
A petrol tanker truck exploded after flipping over in central Nigeria on Saturday, killing 70 people who had gathered to take the spilt fuel, the national road safety authority said.
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170 Killed As Fuel Tanker Explodes In Nigeria
A fuel tanker explosion in northern Nigeria has killed more than 170 people, with a further 70 receiving intensive care in hospital, police said on Friday.
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48 Killed After Fuel Truck Explodes In Nigeria After Collision With Vehicle
At least 48 people were killed on Sunday in a fuel tanker truck explosion following a collision with another vehicle in north-central Nigeria, the state's disaster management agency said.
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Nigeria Church Attack: Gunmen Kill 'Many' Worshippers
Gunmen with explosives stormed a Catholic church in southwest Nigeria's Ondo state on Sunday, killing "many" worshippers and wounding others, the government and police said.
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80 Killed In Nigerian Oil Blast: Emergency Services
An explosion at an illegal oil refinery in southern Nigeria has killed at least 80 people, the emergency services said on Sunday.
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Over 100 Killed In Nigeria Oil Refinery Blast: Reports
Several people were feared burnt to death overnight following an explosion at an illegal oil refinery in southern Nigeria, an NGO said Saturday.
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3 Killed, 19 Injured In Bar Attack In Nigeria: Police
An explosive device went off in a bar in Nigeria's northeastern Taraba state on Tuesday, killing three people and injuring 19, police told AFP.
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World Cup 2018: Croatia Take On Nigeria In Potentially Explosive Match
African players and nations have often had to deal with a lot of racist insults during matches.
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On Camera, Midair Explosion Leaves Jet Engine Shredded, Passengers Terrified
A commercial passenger flight operated by Arik Air made an emergency landing in southern Nigeria after one of its engines exploded, causing severe damage, according to officials and safety reports.
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7 Killed In Blast At Mosque In Nigeria
An explosion ripped through a mosque in the northeastern Nigerian city of Maiduguri and killed at least seven worshippers Wednesday, witnesses and security sources told AFP.
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70 Killed In Nigeria As Petrol Tanker Explodes
A petrol tanker truck exploded after flipping over in central Nigeria on Saturday, killing 70 people who had gathered to take the spilt fuel, the national road safety authority said.
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170 Killed As Fuel Tanker Explodes In Nigeria
A fuel tanker explosion in northern Nigeria has killed more than 170 people, with a further 70 receiving intensive care in hospital, police said on Friday.
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48 Killed After Fuel Truck Explodes In Nigeria After Collision With Vehicle
At least 48 people were killed on Sunday in a fuel tanker truck explosion following a collision with another vehicle in north-central Nigeria, the state's disaster management agency said.
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Nigeria Church Attack: Gunmen Kill 'Many' Worshippers
Gunmen with explosives stormed a Catholic church in southwest Nigeria's Ondo state on Sunday, killing "many" worshippers and wounding others, the government and police said.
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80 Killed In Nigerian Oil Blast: Emergency Services
An explosion at an illegal oil refinery in southern Nigeria has killed at least 80 people, the emergency services said on Sunday.
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Over 100 Killed In Nigeria Oil Refinery Blast: Reports
Several people were feared burnt to death overnight following an explosion at an illegal oil refinery in southern Nigeria, an NGO said Saturday.
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3 Killed, 19 Injured In Bar Attack In Nigeria: Police
An explosive device went off in a bar in Nigeria's northeastern Taraba state on Tuesday, killing three people and injuring 19, police told AFP.
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World Cup 2018: Croatia Take On Nigeria In Potentially Explosive Match
African players and nations have often had to deal with a lot of racist insults during matches.
