The PUNCH reports that about 40 children died during a stampede at a children’s fair in Ibadan, Oyo State, on Wednesday. Similarly, on Saturday, a stampede during the distribution of rice and ...

And on the same day a separate stampede outside a church giving food to the "vulnerable and elderly" in the capital Abuja killed at least 10 people, prompting Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu to ...

The police have confirmed that 22 people died in the Okija Christmas rice stampede which happened on Saturday, December 21 The figure was made known by the state command public relations officer, SP ...

Police said they were investigating the two incidents, only days after another stampede in which several children were killed. Africa’s most populous country is seeing a growing trend by local ...

Anambra State Police command has given an update on the tragic stampede that happened in Okija, Anambra State on Saturday, during an event to distribute rice to indigent people. Spokesperson of ...

Di Anambra State Police Command don confam on Sunday say 22 people die for di rice stampede shele occur on Saturday 21 December for Okija, Ihiala local goment area of di state. Dis latest figure ...

Mass gatherings, such as concerts, festivals, and sporting events, attract large crowds, creating vibrant and memorable experiences but also posing risks like stampede. However, these events also ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Share ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Ten people, including four children, have been killed in a stampede in Nigeria ...

At least 10 people were said to have lost their lives in a stampede that ensued as the church distributed palliatives to provide some relief for people during the Yuletide season. It was learnt that ...

Wia dis foto come from, Holy Trinity Catholic Church Maitama At least 10 pipo, including children, die and several odas sustain injuries sake of stampede wey happun for di Holy Trinity Catholic ...

A fun fair at an Islamic high school in Ibadan, meant to bring joy, turned into a deadly disaster as many children died during a stampede Reacting, the Oyo state government ordered an investigation ...

A devastating stampede at a children’s funfair in Ibadan has left over 30 children dead, with the organisers of the event arrested. The event, organised by Queen Naomi Silekunola Ogunwusi in ...