LAGOS (AFP) — An oil pipeline explosion killed about 100 people on Thursday in a northern suburb of Nigeria's biggest city Lagos, the Red Cross said.

By George Esiri IJEGUN, Nigeria (Reuters) - At least 100 people were killed and scores injured when fuel from a pipeline ruptured by an earthmover caught

At least 100 people have been killed by an explosion on an oil pipeline in a northern suburb of Lagos, Nigeria's biggest city, Red Cross officials say.

Several people were burnt to death and dozens others were injured when fuel from a pipeline ruptured by an earthmover building a road on the outskirts of

At least 100 people have been killed during an oil pipeline fire in Lagos, Nigeria, the Red Cross has said. "We have so far rescued more than 20 people with

At least 100 Nigerians have been killed and scores have been trapped during a oil pipeline fire in Lagos, the Red Cross has said.

LAGOS, Nigeria - Flames from a burst fuel pipeline swept through homes and a school on Thursday, killing about 100 people and injuring some 20 others on the

Nigeria is the world`s no.8 oil exporter, but most Nigerians live in poverty and are prepared to take huge risks to obtain free fuel.