Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1917, The Bisbee Deportation occurs as vigilantes kidnap and deport nearly 1,300 striking miners and others from Bisbee, Arizona. In 1928, Alastair Burnet, English journalist (died 2012) was born. In 1961, ČSA Flight 511 crashes at Casablanca-Anfa Airport in Morocco, killing 72. In 1961, Indian city Pune floods due to failure of the Khadakwasla and Panshet dams, killing at least two thousand people. In 1967, Riots begin in Newark, New Jersey. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2007, U.S. Army Apache helicopters engage in airstrikes against armed insurgents in Baghdad, Iraq, where civilians are killed; footage from the cockpit is later leaked to the Internet. In 2012, A tank truck explosion kills more than 100 people in Okobie, Nigeria. In 2012, Syrian Civil War: Government forces target the homes of rebels and activists in Tremseh and kill anywhere between 68 and 150 people. In 2014, Valeriya Novodvorskaya, Russian journalist and politician (born 1950) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Just in: Panic as gas tanker catches fire in Lagos
By Olasunkanmi Akoni Panic erupted on Friday afternoon after a mini gas tanker caught fire along the Owode-Elede corridor inward Ikorodu, Lagos, following a gas leak. Emergency responders said there were no reported casualties as of the time of filing this report. The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, in collaboration with the Lagos State [] The post Just in: Panic as gas tanker catches fire in Lagos appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Daily Post Nigeria
· Jul 3, 2026
Lagos escapes major inferno as gas tanker leak sparks fire — LASTMA
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, in collaboration with the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, on Wednesday, averted what could have turned into a major fire disaster after a leaking mini gas tanker caught fire at the Owode Elede area along Ikorodu Road. The incident occurred when a six-tyre gas tanker developed a [] Lagos escapes major inferno as gas tanker leak sparks fire — LASTMA
Voice of Nigeria
· Jun 23, 2026
Nigerian Government Orders Crackdown on Cooking Gas Hoarding
The Nigerian Government has directed regulatory and security agencies to intensify efforts against the diversion, hoarding and illegal storage of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), commonly known as cooking gas, in a bid to stabilise prices and ensure adequate supply nationwide. The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, issued the directive during an [] The post Nigerian Government Orders Crackdown on Cooking Gas Hoarding appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.
Dateline Nigeria
· Jun 29, 2026
FRSC’s strategic push to curb tanker and trailer crashes in Nigeria
In Nigeria’s road transport ecosystem, Tanker and Trailer operations remain one of the most critical yet high-risk segments. From devastating fuel explosions to multi-vehicle collisions, the consequences of articulated vehicle crashes have historically been severe, claiming lives, destroying property, and disrupting economic activity. Between 2020 and early 2025 alone, Tanker-related incidents accounted for at least The post FRSC’s strategic push to curb tanker and trailer crashes in Nigeria appeared first on Dateline Nigeria.
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