Abuja

Obi blames Hunger, Systemic Failures for Stampedes

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Peter Obi attributes the recent devastating stampedes across Nigeria to two major factors: widespread hunger and deep-seated systemic failures. A series of deadly stampedes hit Ibadan, Okija, (Anambra) and Abuja within a week, claiming several lives and injuring many, with two of the incidents occurring on Saturday during charity food giveaways.. Obi, who was the … Read more

Tinubu cancels Lagos Christmas events over Abuja, Anambra Stampede

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President Bola Tinubu has canceled all planned official events in Lagos State, where he was expected to celebrate Christmas, following the tragic stampedes in Abuja and Anambra State that claimed many lives. iDeemlawful earlier reported how the two tragedies claimed many lives and left several others injured on Saturday. According to the Federal Capital Territory, … Read more

Like Ibadan, 10 die and Many Injured at Abuja Church during Christmas food stampede

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Tragically, a stampede occurred at a Catholic Church in Abuja during a Christmas food distribution, resulting in the deaths of 10 individuals and injuries to many others. This incident bears similarities to the stampede that took place in Ibadan during a similar event. The annual Christmas food-sharing event by the Saint Vincent De Paul Society … Read more

Wike orders all beggars to leave Abuja, sets deadline for forceful eviction

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Federal Capital Territory FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike has given all beggars in Abuja till Sunday night to leave the city or risk a security clampdown. Wike spoke on Tuesday during the flag-off of the construction of some projects in Katampe District.His words: “In terms of security, let me say it clearly now. We have declared … Read more