Nigeria’s President Orders Release of Minors Detained Over Protests

In response to public outrage, Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has ordered the release of minors who were detained and charged with treason after participating in August protests against the rising cost of living. The directive to release the children, according to Information Minister Mohammed Idris, comes amid mounting criticism over the government’s handling of protests, …

Explosion from Crashed Fuel Tanker in Nigeria Kills 147

MAJIYA: An explosion killed at least 147 people who were collecting fuel from a crashed tanker in northern Nigeria, officials said on Wednesday. The incident occurred in Majiya, Jigawa state, after a fuel tanker overturned while trying to avoid another vehicle. The tragedy unfolded when residents gathered around the tanker to scoop up the leaking …

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