stampede

Two children have died following a stampede that occurred at the Gombe main Eid prayer ground on Sunday. The children were identified as Aisha Salisu Ahmed (4½ years old) and Maryam Abdullahi Gwani (4 years old), The stampede was…
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An Oyo State High Court sitting in Ibadan, on Thursday, struck out the case instituted against Queen Naomi Silekunolami; popular Ibadan-based broadcaster, Oriyomi Hamzat, and the principal of Islamic High School, Orita Bashorun, Ibadan,…
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The death toll from Sunday’s Bauchi alms-giving stampede has risen to seven, the police said Monday. The police spokesperson in Bauchi, SP Ahmed Wakil, said three more women died. Four people were reportedly trampled to death on…
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An Oyo State High Court in Ibadan has granted a former wife of Ooni of Ife, Naomi Silekunola, and two others, being prosecuted for murder and manslaughter, N10 million bail each. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that also…
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An Oyo State High Court, presided by Justice K. B. Olawoyin has fixed Tuesday, January 13, to deliver his ruling on the bail application filed by Ooni of Ife’s ex-queen, Naomi Silekunola, Alhaji Oriyomi Hamzat, and Abdulahi Fasasi. …
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The Governor of Oyo state, Seyi Makinde says those involved in the stampede that claimed the lives of 35 children must face justice regardless of their social status. The incident occurred at a funfair organised for children at Islamic…
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The management of Agidigbo FM has denied reports claiming that its chairman Oriyomi Hamzat, estranged wife of Ooni of Ife Naomi Silekunola and the Principal of Islamic High School Abdullahi Mfasasi, have been released from prison custody. …
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The Chief Magistrate Court sitting in Iyaganku, Ibadan, Oyo State has ordered the remand of Prophetess Naomi Silekunola, Alhaji Oriyomi Hamzat and Mr. Abdullahi Fasasi at Agodi Correctional Center following their roles in the Ibadan…
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Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the last general election, Peter Obi,  says the directive from the police restricting the distribution of palliatives will stifle generosity and goodwill. Last week, more than 67…
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Inspector-General of Police, (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun has ordered an investigation into the stampede incidents that occurred in Oyo, Anambra, and the federal capital territory. In a statement on Saturday, Egbetokun warned organisers of…
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