No fewer than 20 persons are feared dead in a stampede that ensued during the distribution of Christmas rice in Okija, Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State. The incident, which happened on Saturday, occured during a philanthropic activity of the Founder of the Obijackson Foundation, Chief Ernest Obiejesi, to support the less privileged members…
Kenneth Okonkwo Calls for President Tinubu’s Resignation Over Government-Induced Hardship and StampedesKenneth Okonkwo, a former chieftain of the Labour Party (LP), has called for the resignation of Nigeria’s current leadership, urging the emergence of a new generation of leaders. He made the statement following the recent stampedes in Ibadan, Maitama, and Okija communities in Oyo,…
The Nigerian Federal Government has allocated a significant sum of ₦6.36 billion for the refurbishment and upgrading of residential accommodations for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, and various members of their staff in the proposed 2025 national budget. This allocation was outlined in the 2025 Appropriation Bill presented to the National Assembly,…
In a move to bolster sports development in Imo State, Governor Hope Uzodinma has handed over three brand-new buses to the Heartland Football Clubs of Owerri. The presentation, which took place on Saturday morning at the Imo Government House, saw Heartland FC receiving a Toyota Coaster Bus and a Sprinter Bus, while Heartland Queens FC…
Residents of Abia State have been urged to adopt environmentally friendly practices by properly disposing of household waste as the festive season approaches. Following the final cleanup exercise of 2024, held in December, the State Commissioner for Environment, Mr. Philemon Asonye Ogbonna, emphasized the importance of adhering to Governor Alex Otti’s advocacy for environmental cleanliness…
The Anambra State Government has expressed deep grief on the tragic loss of lives in the stampede that occurred during a rice-sharing event in Okija town in Ihiala Local Government Area of the state on Saturday. In his expression of sympathy, Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, extends his deepest condolences to the…
The Federal Government has announced plans to review the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road project to reduce costs and scale down the lanes from 10 to six. The Minister of Works, David Umahi, disclosed this during a tour of the highway on Friday. Umahi explained that the review became necessary due to variations in the initial designs…
…As 2 Other Incidences Hit FCT, Anambra. The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM., has raised serious concerns about the unorganized distribution of palliatives and relief items in the country during this festive period. This trend is worrisome and calls for urgent concerns to save the lives of citizens of this country,…
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has said it has put all its zonal, territorial and operations offices on alert to tackle the growing incidents of stampedes leading to deaths. The NEMA also called for better crowd management during palliative distribution to prevent stampedes and the resulting loss of lives. The NEMA’s appeal follows a…
Four suspected members of Ambazonian rebels have been arrested by the troops of the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke. The Ambazonia is a rebel group operating in neighbouring Cameroon Republic. The acting Assistant Director of Army Public Relations, Capt. Olubodunde Oni, in a statement on Saturday, said the suspects were arrested…
