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September 23, 2025

Lions trigger drowning of 80 buffalos in Namibia’s Chobe River

Ms Hamunyela said that the animals fell from a deep cliff into the river, with some tumbling over each other.

Lions/Buffalos
March 20, 2025

Ibadan Stampede: Oyo withdraws criminal charges against Ooni’s ex-wife, Oriyomi, headteacher

Mr Aikomo stated, “It is in the interest of justice to discontinue these charges,

Naomi Silekunola and Hamzat Oriyomi
February 11, 2025

Stampede: Oyo assembly moves to regulate public gatherings

It emphasised the need for organisers of gatherings involving minors to secure permits from relevant authorities before proceeding with such events.

OYO HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY
December 27, 2024

Stampedes: Charity events became death traps due to Tinubu’s leadership failure, says Ezekwesili

Ms Ezekwesili criticised Mr Tinubu and other Nigerian politicians for impoverishing the people and said they should be held responsible for the tragedies.

Oby Ezekwesili, Stampede
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 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 22, 2024

Abuja Deadly Stampede: FCT minister orders free treatment for victims

No fewer than 10 people, including children, lost their lives, while 10 others sustained injuries in the stampede.

stampede at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Abuja
December 19, 2024

Eight suspects arrested, 35 died in Ibadan funfair stampede: Police

Mr Osifeso said the case had been transferred to the Homicide Section of the SCID, Iyaganku.

Silekunola/Hamzat/Makinde
December 18, 2024

Agidigbo FM denies organising Oyo’s tragic children’s party sponsored by Ooni’s ex-wife’s foundation

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo issued a statement vowing to hold those involved in the unfortunate incident accountable.

Ooni's ex-wife Naomi and Agidigbo FM logo
July 2, 2024

27 die, several injured in Indian stampede

Medical authorities said the stampede in Mughalghari village in Uttar Pradesh.

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