2 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 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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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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13 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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13 hours ago Don’t stifle generosity, Peter Obi criticises IG’s directive on palliative distribution

Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has expressed concerns over the recent directive by the Inspector General of Police imposing restrictions on the distribution of palliatives to the less privileged. Obi shared his thoughts in a statement on X.com (formerly Twitter) on Monday, describing the directive as “disturbing.” He said although the directive was aimed at Read More

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13 hours ago Palliative stampedes: NAS condoles deceased families, wants FG to tackle rising hunger

By Adewale Sanyaolu The National Association of Seadogs (Pyrates Confraternity) has expressed concern over the tragic loss of over 60 lives in Oyo, Anambra, and Abuja during the recent palliative distribution stampedes. The association, in a statement on Monday by the NAS Capn, Dr. Joseph Oteri, said these needless deaths, a grim reflection of the […] The post Palliative stampedes: NAS condoles deceased families, wants FG to tackle rising hunger appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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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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13 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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14 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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