4 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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5 hours ago 3,500 lives saved from emergency evacuation in FCT in 2024 – Ag. DG FEMD

Launches “Operation Eagle Eye” to promote road safety during yuletide From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Department (FEMD) on Monday disclosed that it successfully rescued over 3,500 lives from various emergencies through 165 calls on its 112 emergency toll-free number. Acting Director-General of FEMD, Abdulrahman Mohammed, made the disclosure while giving […] The post 3,500 lives saved from emergency evacuation in FCT in 2024 – Ag. DG FEMD appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 hours ago Stop sharing food items, provide empowerment – IPOB to Igbo philanthropists

From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri Irked by the deaths of some Igbo people and others from various parts of the country who lost their lives while struggling for palliatives in Anambra, Abuja, and other locations, the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has advised philanthropists from the South-East to stop sharing food items and instead focus on […] The post Stop sharing food items, provide empowerment – IPOB to Igbo philanthropists appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 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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25 hours ago Stampede: FG condoles with victims’ families, issues advisory on public events

Tribune Online Stampede: FG condoles with victims’ families, issues advisory on public events The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has expressed sympathy to the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives in the tragic stampedes during food distribution exercises in Ibadan, Abuja, and Okija. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims, their families, and all those affected by these unfortunate incidents,” […] Stampede: FG condoles with victims’ families, issues advisory on public events Tribune Online

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26 hours ago Stampede: CAN commiserates with Abuja Catholic Church, victims’ families

Tribune Online Stampede: CAN commiserates with Abuja Catholic Church, victims’ families The Christian Association of Association of Nigeria (CAN) has sent their condolences to the Catholic Church and the families of victims who lost their lives during a stampede that occurred while palliatives were being shared on Saturday as Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Maitama, Abuja. CAN described the incident as tragic and disturbing as it learnt […] Stampede: CAN commiserates with Abuja Catholic Church, victims’ families Tribune Online

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34 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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35 hours ago Stampede: Tinubu Cancels Official Engagements, Calls For Strict Enforcement Of Crowd Control

As part of efforts to avoid casualties and stampede killings, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called for strict enforcement of crowd control. Tinubu also cancelled his official events in Lagos State in honour of victims in Abuja, Oyo Anambra state, who lost their lives in an event initiated by charity organizations . Recall that INFORMATION […] The post Stampede: Tinubu Cancels Official Engagements, Calls For Strict Enforcement Of Crowd Control appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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