7 hours ago Stampedes: Stop Politicising People’s Misfortune – Presidency Tells Obi, Says Tinubu Doing His Best

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s government has replied former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi over his recent comment on viral stampedes that killed many Nigerians across the country. Recall that on the 18th of December , 2024, 35 children, who visited a charity event in Ibadan, Oyo State, lost their lives, while 22 persons were also […] The post Stampedes: Stop Politicising People’s Misfortune – Presidency Tells Obi, Says Tinubu Doing His Best appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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12 hours ago Stampedes: Peter Obi criticises IGP over restrictions on palliatives distribution

Tribune Online Stampedes: Peter Obi criticises IGP over restrictions on palliatives distribution Peter Obi, the Labour Party (LP) Presidential Candidate in the 2023 election, has criticised the recent directive issued by Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun, which imposes restrictions on the distribution of palliatives to the less privileged. Tribune Online reports that at least 57 lives have been lost in three separate stampedes during the […] Stampedes: Peter Obi criticises IGP over restrictions on palliatives distribution Tribune Online

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13 hours ago IGP’s Restrictions Against Giving Out Palliatives Will Discourage Philanthropists From Helping The Vulnerable – Peter Obi

Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has criticized the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, for imposing restrictions on the distribution of palliatives to the poor. Obi described the move, via X on Monday as “unnecessary bureaucracy” that could discourage philanthropists from helping vulnerable citizens. The criticism comes after a series of tragic incidents, […] The post IGP’s Restrictions Against Giving Out Palliatives Will Discourage Philanthropists From Helping The Vulnerable – Peter Obi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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14 hours ago Palliatives: IGP’s directive open to abuse, could discourage charity – Peter Obi

By John Ogunsemore The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi has warned that the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun’s recent directive on palliatives distribution exercises could discourage charity to the poor during the festive period. Obi said this in a statement posted on X on Monday. In a Saturday statement, Force […] The post Palliatives: IGP’s directive open to abuse, could discourage charity – Peter Obi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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37 hours ago Tinubu cancels engagements as 39 killed in Anambra, Abuja food stampedes

•IG orders probe, Peter Obi blames systemic failure No fewer than 39 Nigerians have lost their lives following stampedes during food-sharing events in Okija, Anambra State, and Maitama, Abuja, on Saturday, Sunday PUNCH can confirm. In the struggle to get ahead and obtain the free food items distributed by organisers, the residents trampled upon one Read More

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