Nigeria: Abuja Explosion - Minister Puts Official Death Toll at 75

Nigeria's minister of health, Onyebuchi Chukwu, has stated that the official death toll from the Monday morning Abuja explosion has increased to 75. The government had on Monday said at least 71 people died from the blast.

Mr. Chukwu stated this on Tuesday in Abuja after visiting admitted victims in various hospitals.

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