Okija, Ibadan, FCT Stampedes: Tinubu Brought Destruction To Nigeria – Sowore Blows Hot
Omoyele Sowore, the Nigerian activist and politician, has accused President Bola Tinubu of causing destruction in Nigeria since he became president in 2023. His comments came after a series of deadly stampedes across the country that resulted in the deaths of over 100 people. On Saturday, a stampede at a rice distribution event in Okija, […]
President Tinubu Cancels Lagos Events Over Stampede Deaths In Abuja, Anambra
On Saturday, December 21, President Bola Tinubu announced the cancellation of his scheduled events in Lagos, where he was spending his Christmas holidays. This decision came after two tragic stampedes in Abuja and Anambra State, which resulted in multiple deaths. The first incident occurred at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Maitama, Abuja, where the […]
Ibadan Stampede: Social Workers Promise Support For Victims’ Families
The Nigeria Association of Social Workers (NASoW) has promised to help the families affected by the tragic stampede in Ibadan. The incident, which took place at a children’s funfair carnival in Bashorun, Ibadan, led to the death of at least 35 children. NASoW, through a statement from its Oyo State Chairman, Mr. Adegoke Ayodele, expressed […]
BBNaija’s Beauty Tukura confirms break up with Neo [VIDEO]
Big Brother Naija star, Beauty Tukura, has addressed the ongoing rumors about her breakup with fellow reality TV star, Neo Akpofure. The two had sparked speculation after unfollowing each other on Instagram, leaving fans curious about the status of their relationship. In a recent red-carpet interview, Beauty confirmed that she and Neo are no longer […]
Tinubu cancels Lagos events over stampede deaths in Abuja, Anambra
President Bola Tinubu has canceled all his planned Christmas events in Lagos State following tragic stampedes in Abuja and Anambra State, which claimed many lives and left several others injured. The first stampede occurred at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Maitama, Abuja, where 10 people lost their lives, and many were hospitalized. In a similar […]
Fire Guts Fonex Petrol Station In Akwa Ibom
On Saturday morning, a fire broke out at a petrol station in Itam, Itu Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. The fire, which consumed an entire truck filled with Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), caused significant destruction to the station. Firefighters from the state fire service, with support from police officers, worked for hours to […]
Oyo, Anambra, FCT Stampedes: Nigerians Are Desperately Searching For Food – Peter Obi
The harsh economic situation in Nigeria has driven many citizens to take desperate measures for survival, leading to heartbreaking incidents. Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, has raised concerns about these growing tragedies. On Saturday, Obi reacted to reports of stampedes in Oyo, Anambra States, and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). In Okija, […]
Nigerian Police Confirm Fatal Stampede In Anambra During Rice-Sharing Event, Deploy Operatives To Okija Community
On Saturday, December 21, 2024, a tragic stampede occurred during a rice-sharing event in Okija, a community in the Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State, Nigeria. The event, organized to distribute Obijason Rice, turned chaotic as residents struggled to get their share. Eyewitnesses reported that over 100 people, including men, women, and pregnant women, […]
NNPCL Slashes Petrol Price to N899 Per Litre
In a move to ease the financial burden on Nigerians, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has slashed the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, to N899 per litre. This reduction comes after the price was previously set at N1,020 per litre. The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of […]
Youths Burn Down Only Primary School in Bauchi Community
In a heartbreaking incident, some unidentified youths have set fire to the only primary school in the Kandahar area of Bauchi metropolis. This unfortunate event has left many children in the community without a place to learn as schools are preparing to reopen in 2025. The fire broke out on Friday after a disagreement between […]