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  1. Survivors Recall Horror as 10 Die in Abuja Church Stampede Amid Desperation

    Nigeria Survivors Recall Horror as 10 Die in Abuja Church Stampede Amid Desperation

    A tragic stampede at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Maitama, Abuja, resulted in at least 10 deaths, including four children, during a food-sharing event. Over 3,000 people, many from impoverished communities, were caught in the surge. The incident highlights Nigeria's poverty crisis and the...
  2. FG Refutes Claims Linking Food Stampedes to Tinubu’s Economic Reforms

    Nigeria FG Refutes Claims Linking Food Stampedes to Tinubu’s Economic Reforms

    The Federal Government has denied claims linking recent food distribution stampedes to President Tinubu's economic reforms. Minister Mohammed Idris emphasized proper crowd control for such events, urging collaboration with security agencies. He criticized attempts to politicize the incidents...
  3. Peter Obi Blames Systemic Failures for Deadly Stampedes in Nigeria

    Nigeria Peter Obi Blames Systemic Failures for Deadly Stampedes in Nigeria

    Peter Obi condemns the recent stampedes in Nigeria that claimed lives, including incidents in Ibadan, Anambra, and Abuja. He attributes these tragedies to systemic failures and the harsh economic conditions causing desperate measures. Obi urges the government to address food insecurity and...
  4. Abuja Stampede: Nine Recover as Wike Approves Free Medical Care

    Nigeria Abuja Stampede: Nine Recover as Wike Approves Free Medical Care

    Nine victims of the Abuja church stampede have been discharged following FCT Minister Nyesom Wike's directive for free medical treatment. The tragic event at Holy Trinity Catholic Church claimed 10 lives. Wike has introduced stricter safety guidelines to prevent future occurrences and expressed...
  5. Survivors Recount Harrowing Stampede at Abuja Palliative Event

    Nigeria Survivors Recount Harrowing Stampede at Abuja Palliative Event

    A stampede during a palliative distribution event at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Abuja left several dead and injured. Survivors, like Amarachi Nwosu, share harrowing accounts of the chaos. The event, meant to aid the struggling, highlighted the dangers of overcrowding and inadequate crowd...
  6. IGP Orders Investigation Into Deadly Stampedes in Oyo, Anambra, and Abuja

    Nigeria IGP Orders Investigation Into Deadly Stampedes in Oyo, Anambra, and Abuja

    Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun has ordered investigations into stampede incidents in Oyo, Anambra, and Abuja that claimed multiple lives. He warned event organizers that negligence is a criminal offense and urged better planning of relief material distributions. The police plan...
  7. Abuja Stampede: Church Palliative Event Turns Tragic, 10 Dead

    Nigeria Abuja Stampede: Church Palliative Event Turns Tragic, 10 Dead

    A stampede at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Maitama, Abuja, during a palliative distribution event left at least ten people dead and several others injured. The tragedy highlights the need for improved crowd management at public gatherings. Eyewitness accounts reveal chaos as the crowd surged...
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