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Okija

January 10, 2025

Victims of Anambra stampede buried amid tears

The victims who died in a stampede that occurred during a Christmas rice distribution in Okija, Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra, were buried on Friday.

Stampede in Anambra
January 6, 2025

Why Tinubu must focus on addressing Nigeria’s acute hunger in 2025

Hunger is a failure of governance with tragic consequences for our humanity.

HUNGRY CHILDREN; TINUBU SLEEPING
December 27, 2024

Reps minority caucus tells Tinubu, governors, LG chairs to tackle hunger, poverty

“We are saddened that as a result of harsh economic realities, many people…throng every palliative event in search of what to eat,” said Mr Chinda.

People queuing for food at Tinubu's residence
December 23, 2024

Death by Hunger: Stampedes in Nigeria from 2014 to 2024

Mr Tinubu has deflected blame that his harsh policies are responsible for the recent stampedes.

Stampede in Anambra
December 22, 2024

Anambra stakeholders mourn Okija rice stampede victims

According to the police in Anambra, 22 people died from the incident.

Stampede in Anambra
December 22, 2024

Reps mourn stampede victims in Ibadan, Anambra, Abuja

He also urged caution during the Christmas and New Year celebrations.

House of Representatives
December 22, 2024

Stampedes: Ondo AG issues control directives at public events

Mr Ajulo stated that the measures were designed to protect lives and property, urging full compliance from parties involved.

Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa
December 22, 2024

FG orders immediate support to families of stampede victims

Mr Shettima stated that the loss of lives was not for individual states but the entire nation.

Kashim Shettima
December 22, 2024

Anambra, Abuja: Sanwo-Olu sympathises with Soludo, Wike over stampedes

Mr Sanwo-Olu, in a statement on Saturday, also extended his condolences to the families who lost their loved ones during the sad events.

Sanwo-Olu, Wike, Soludo
December 21, 2024

Stampede in Oyo, Anambra, Abuja indication of Tinubu’s economic destruction: Sowore

The activist lamented the monumental dangers posed by Mr Tinubu’s economic decisions for the country and Nigerians.

Bola Tinubu Ibadan and Abuja rice-sharing incidents and Sowore