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Top 5 Stories of the Day | Tinubu Directs Security Agencies to Eradicate Insecurity by 2025
Tinubu Directs Security Agencies to Eradicate Insecurity by 2025 · Federal Government Disburses ₦16.1 Billion to 22 Manufacturers · Senate Debates Controversial Tax Reform Bill Amidst Regional Tensions…
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3 ‘die’ in Synagogue church during stampede
At least three persons have been confirmed dead at the Synagogue Church of all Nations, Ikotun, Lagos following a stampede on the church’s premises on Saturday. According to The Punch the incident…
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These are some of the Nigerians killed in Hajj stampede
Not less than 717 people were killed and 863 injured at the Hajj stampede in Saudi Arabia on Thursday. According to the Saudi Civil Defence Service, the stampede broke out during the symbolic stoning…
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20 photos from #Mecca stampede (VIEWER DISCRETION)
At least 220 people are said to have been killed and 450 injured in a stampede in Mina outside the Muslim holy city of Mecca on Thursday in Saudi Arabia.…
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The brutal scam by a government against its youth, the ‘NIS recruitment tragedy’
by Godwin Akanfe Its been a year since the Minister of Interior, Abba Moro unlawfully took advantage of his position and defrauded about 700,000 poor, job seeking Nigerians with job…
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First lawsuit on NIS exam stampede filed against Federal government
by Azubuike Azikiwe On 15 March, the Nigerian Immigration Service organised the ill fated recruitment examination/screening, which resulted in a stampede, that led to the loss of several lives, and…
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Immigration recruitment scam: Jonathan is yet to fulfil promise to victims family
by Kolapo Olapoju It's been over seven months since the National Immigration Service tragedy occured around the nation, and several of the victims suffer still. Some of the victims of…
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Lagun Akinloye: NIS stampede highlights Nigeria’s youth employment crisis
by Lagun Akinloye ...the stampede was not just a result of poor crowd control but a symptom of Nigeria's desperate dearth of employment opportunities. Both Nigeria's Senate and House of…
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Opinion: Abba Moro – The story of a Nigerian minister, scam and reckless statements
by Ayobami Ladipo As expected of any responsible public servant, we thought the 'Honourable' Minister would have come out to apologize to Nigerians and mourn the departed souls. Rather, Abba,…
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Opinion: Hold Peter Obi responsible for the 28 people who died in Anambra stampede
by Rotimi Fasan Death at political rallies, which was what happened at the Adoration Ground crusade, is commonplace thing in Nigeria. The least organisers of such rallies could do is…
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Opinion: Anambra church stampede – When NOT to seize the moment
by Frank Onuoha It is sad and gives everyone a clue of the character of these candidates. An African proverb says “the beak of the bird is what tells us…
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Tragedy: Stampede reportedly kills 30 people, injure many others in Anambra (Viewer Discretion)
by Oge Okonkwo There are reports that a stamped allegedly caused by members of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) party who were campaigning in the early hours of November…
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Is’haq Modibbo Kawu: Bukola Saraki’s annual ritual of stampede
by Is'haq Modibbo Kawu The media variously reported between 10 and 20 deaths; the online medium, Premium Times, quoted a mortuary source at the Sobi Specialist Hospital in Ilorin, as…
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“I’m deeply saddened” – Bukola Saraki offers condolences to victims of Sallah stampede (READ)
by 'Jola Sotubo News was received today of a stampede in Kwara State which led to the deaths of some people and caused varying degrees of injury to others during…
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Tragedy: Several die in Kwara stampede as people scramble for Bukola Saraki’s sallah gifts
by Oge Okonkwo An unknown number of persons who were members of the Kwara state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, died on Wednesday night as they scrambled for handouts…
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Stampede at PDP Sallah event leaves 10 dead, others injured in Kwara
by 'Jola Sotubo The Sallah festivities ended in sadness for some families in Kwara State after a stampede reportedly left at least 10 people dead and others injured. The incident…
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Sad news: 3 children die, 8 others injured in stampede over Sallah gift
by Oge Okonkwo Three children were killed and eight people injured, during a stampede which occurred at about 9pm on Sunday, at the residence of the Sokoto State Governor, Alhaji Aliyu…
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Sad news: 6 people dead in stampede as Ramadan largesse turns rowdy
by Rachel Ogbu At least six people have been reported dead in a stampede in Gusau as millionaire, Shehu Danfulani Maidoya in the spirit of Ramadan, tried to give food…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy