5 hours ago Organisers responsible for fatal stampedes in Ibadan, Anambra, Abuja — Tinubu

Tribune Online Organisers responsible for fatal stampedes in Ibadan, Anambra, Abuja — Tinubu President Bola Tinubu has condemned the recent fatal stampedes in Ibadan, Anambra, and Abuja, blaming the organisers of the palliative distribution events for the tragedies. The stampedes, which occurred while residents were trying to collect groceries, resulted in the loss of over 60 lives, including children.¹ Tinubu, in a media chat on Monday, described the […] Organisers responsible for fatal stampedes in Ibadan, Anambra, Abuja — Tinubu Tribune Online

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6 hours ago I have been giving out palliatives in Bourdillon for the last 25 years, no stampede – Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has blamed the recent stampedes during handouts in the country on lack of organisation. He said there read more I have been giving out palliatives in Bourdillon for the last 25 years, no stampede – Tinubu

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9 hours ago Stampedes: APC national women leader appeals for safer, structured distribution methods

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja All Progressive Congress (APC) National Women Leader, Mary Alile has called for safer and structured distribution methods, in order to prevent a repeat of stampedes that claimed over 30 lives during palliative distributions across Nigeria. Speaking in response to the tragic incidents in Ibadan, Oyo State, Anambra and Abuja, Alile, noted […] The post Stampedes: APC national women leader appeals for safer, structured distribution methods appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 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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16 hours ago Federal Gov’t Unveils Safety Measures To Avoid Stampede, Death During Palliative Distribution

The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management, and Social Development, Nentawe Yilwatda, on Monday, highlighted protocols that event organisers must adhere to when planning future palliative distribution to vulnerable Nigerians, to prevent stampede and death. The development comes after many persons were killed while struggling to receive palliatives last week in Abuja, Oyo and Anambra […]

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17 hours ago Stampedes: Palliative Distributors, Shows Promoters Must Get Approval – Lagos Govt Warns, Vows To Punish Defaulters

The Lagos State Government has called on show promoters, non-governmental organisations and private individuals to ensure proper crowd management before organising any events to avoid stampede. The state’s Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr Gbenga Omotosho, made the call during a press conference on Sunday. He said that it was important to warn event planners […] The post Stampedes: Palliative Distributors, Shows Promoters Must Get Approval – Lagos Govt Warns, Vows To Punish Defaulters appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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18 hours ago Stampedes: Restrictions On Palliatives Distribution Will Discourage Charity, Says Obi

Scores of persons died and several others were wounded in multiple stampedes in Anambra and the FCT during the distribution of food items on Saturday. The post Stampedes: Restrictions On Palliatives Distribution Will Discourage Charity, Says Obi appeared first on Channels Television.

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18 hours ago How To Avoid Future Stampedes, Deaths During Palliative Distribution — Minister

Yilwatda's advice came following deaths recorded during palliative distribution in Abuja. Ibadan and Anambra last week.  The post How To Avoid Future Stampedes, Deaths During Palliative Distribution — Minister appeared first on Channels Television.

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22 hours ago Palliative stampedes: Buhari, Uzodimma, Abiodun, Alia, minister condole with Tinubu, Oyo, Anambra, FCT, Catholic Church

From JulianOyo, Obalonye, Ndubuisi Orji, Fred Ezeh, Abuja  and Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Former president, Muhammadu Buhari,  Governors Dapo Abiodun, Hope Uzodimma, Hyacinth Alia, Deputy Speaker of the House of Reresentatives,  Benjamin Kalu and Minister for Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, have condoled with President Bola Tinubu, Governors Seyi Makinde and Chukwuma Soludo of Oyo and Anambra […] The post Palliative stampedes: Buhari, Uzodimma, Abiodun, Alia, minister condole with Tinubu, Oyo, Anambra, FCT, Catholic Church appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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