In northern Nigeria, a devastating explosion killed at least 147 people as they gathered fuel from a crashed tanker in Jigawa state. The tanker overturned while avoiding another vehicle, causing chaos as locals, struggling with economic hardship and soaring fuel prices, rushed to collect the fuel. The explosion left many victims unrecognizable, sparking renewed calls for improved safety in fuel transport. Pabi moloi spoke with Nigerian media practitioner and public affairs analyst, Franklin Ebuka.