Sierra Leone had needed a point to progress, but 37-year-old striker Kei Kamara saw his 84th-minute penalty kick saved by Jesus Owono.
While Ivory Coast and Equatorial Guinea cruised to the round of 16 with seven and 6 points respectively, Algeria crashed out with one point.
“The doctors said 29 persons died and some are on the critical list,” Mr Tonpo said, calling into state radio from a nearby hospital. “This is a sad day for the country.”
President Buhari will be special guest of honour at the ceremonies to be attended by other African leaders.
Super Eagles have six points from two games, having beaten Egypt and Sudan, while Guinea-Bissau have just one point.
Dams in South Africa are said to be at their bursting points due to this month’s torrential rains.
Authorities in Sudan had been limiting the freedom of expression and gathering since the coup d’etat on October 25.
The Nigerian first lady decried the “abysmal” presence of women in her husband’s cabinet during a meeting with Liberian Vice-President Jewel Howard-Taylor in Abuja.
FIFA called Mendy “The greatest men’s goalkeeper in the world,” while announcing the award.
Shortly after the coup d’etat that overthrew him, the junta granted him all the benefits for a former president.
