2 hours ago I warned my wife against going for food distribution – Anambra husband

The husband of one of the victims of the stampede that occurred at Okija, in Anambra State on Saturday, identified as Uchenna Nwaudo, has lamented the loss of his wife in the incident, saying he had warned her not to attend the programme, but she did not need his advice. No fewer than 22 persons Read More

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5 hours ago Delta CP orders massive police deployment ahead of Christmas celebration

From Joe Obukata Ogbodu, Warri The Commissioner of Police Delta State CP Olufemi Abaniwonda has ordered massive deployment of Personnel across the state to provide adequate security before, during, and after the celebration to ensure the protection of all residents in the state. State Police Public Relations Officer SP Bright Edafe stated this in a […] The post Delta CP orders massive police deployment ahead of Christmas celebration appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 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 Yuletide: Full list of parks to get FG’s 50% discount on transport fare

Tribune Online Yuletide: Full list of parks to get FG’s 50% discount on transport fare In a bid to ease the financial burden on Nigerians traveling for the 2024 Christmas and New Year celebrations, the Ministry of Transportation has rolled out a 50% discount on road transport fares.   This initiative will be available from December 24, 2024, to January 5, 2025, across major transport parks in the country. Here […] Yuletide: Full list of parks to get FG’s 50% discount on transport fare Tribune Online

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8 hours ago Over 3,000 North Korean troops fighting for Russia killed or wounded — Zelensky

Tribune Online Over 3,000 North Korean troops fighting for Russia killed or wounded — Zelensky Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has revealed that more than 3,000 North Korean soldiers have been killed or wounded while fighting for Russia in the western Kursk region. The announcement followed a briefing by General Oleksandr Syrskyi, Ukraine’s top military commander, on the ongoing conflict in the area, which has been active since Ukrainian forces launched […] Over 3,000 North Korean troops fighting for Russia killed or wounded — Zelensky Tribune Online

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10 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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10 hours ago South Sudan overwhelmed by refugee influx, cholera outbreaks, says MSF

South Sudan is facing a “completely overwhelming” influx of refugees from war-torn Sudan as well as a rapidly growing cholera epidemic, Doctors Without Borders warned Monday. The medical charity said up to 5,000 people were crossing the border every day. The United Nations recently put the figure even higher at 7,000 to 10,000 a day. Read More

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11 hours ago Yuletide : Protect our sweepers, bag your waste, LAWMA urges Lagosians

The Lagos Waste Management Authority has called on motorists to exercise caution and patience while driving, especially during the festive season, to ensure the safety of its sanitation workers. The agency also urged residents to properly bagg and containerise their waste. The Managing Director/CEO of LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, made the appeal on Monday at Read More

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13 hours ago Pere Of Kabowei Kingdom, Others Attend Olu Of Warri’s Royal Iwere Christmas Carol

The Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, and Olori Atuwatse III, on Saturday, hosted the Royal Iwere Christmas Carol Concert at Aghofen, the palace of the Olu of Warri Kingdom in Delta State. The event, which is part of activities planned to promote Warri Kingdom, was a perfect spotlight for Warri Kingdom. As expected, the […]

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