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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2 hours ago ‘Borrowing Is Not Criminal’, Tinubu Defends Federal Gov’t Debt Profile

President Bola Tinubu has defended borrowing as a strategic necessity for economic growth and national development, saying that it is not a criminal act but a vital tool for building a prosperous future. Speaking during his first Presidential Media Chat on Monday night at his Ikoyi residence in Lagos, Tinubu outlined his vision for Nigeria’s […]

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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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8 hours ago Terrorism: 888 Suspects Acquitted, 742 Convicted Since 2017 — Federal Gov’t

The Federal Government has subjected 1,743 suspected terrorists to trial in six phases since 2017 to date. A total of 742 convictions were secured, while 888 suspects have been discharged and acquitted due to lack of evidence, among other reasons. Meanwhile, 92 trials have been adjourned to future dates. The Director of Public Prosecution of […]

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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 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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