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Why did at least 67 people die in Christmas charity stampedes in struggling Nigeria?
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Why did at least 67 people die in Christmas charity stampedes in struggling Nigeria?

Associated Press  

ABUJA, Nigeria — Stampedes during three Christmas charity events across Nigeria have left at least 67 people dead in the past week, many of them children. “The average Nigerian has seen food go out of their reach,” said Cheta Nwanze, managing partner at the Lagos-based SBM Intelligence research firm. Organizers of such charity events often do not consider security a …

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Stampedes in Nigeria leave at least 32 dead during Christmas food distribution
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Stampedes in Nigeria leave at least 32 dead during Christmas food distribution

Associated Press  

ABUJA, Nigeria — The death toll from stampedes during two Christmas charity events in Nigeria has increased from 13 to 32, police said Sunday. The victims, including at least four children, collapsed during crowd surges as people grew desperate for food items while the country grapples with the worst cost-of-living crisis in a generation. The dead included 22 people in …

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Why did at least 67 people die in Christmas charity stampedes in Nigeria?
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Why did at least 67 people die in Christmas charity stampedes in Nigeria?

LA Times  

Christmas decorations in Lagos, Nigeria. Stampedes during three Christmas charity events across Nigeria have left at least 67 people dead in the past week, many of them children. “The average Nigerian has seen food go out of their reach,” said Cheta Nwanze, managing partner at the Lagos-based SBM Intelligence research firm. Organizers of such charity events often do not consider …

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Stampedes in Nigeria leave at least 32 dead in a rush to get Christmas gifts
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Stampedes in Nigeria leave at least 32 dead in a rush to get Christmas gifts

New Indian Express  

ABUJA: The death toll from stampedes during two Christmas charity events in Nigeria has increased from 13 to 32, police said Sunday. The victims, including at least four children, collapsed during crowd surges as people grew desperate for food items while the country grapples with the worst cost-of-living crisis in a generation. The dead included 22 people in southeastern Anambra …

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13 people including children die in stampedes in Nigeria at Christmas charity events
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13 people including children die in stampedes in Nigeria at Christmas charity events

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ABUJA, Nigeria — At least 13 people, including four children, were killed in two separate stampedes in Nigeria as large crowds gathered to collect food and clothing items distributed at annual Christmas events, the police said Saturday. The two accidents came days after another such stampede in Africa’s most populous country, amid a growing trend by local organizations, churches and …

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At least 13 people killed in Nigeria stampedes at charity events
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At least 13 people killed in Nigeria stampedes at charity events

Al Jazeera  

At least 10 killed in the capital, Abuja, and three killed in the town of Okija during charity distributions. At least 13 people, including four children, have been killed in two incidents in Nigeria as large crowds gathered to collect food and clothing distributed at annual Christmas events, police say. “This unfortunate event, which took place around 6:30am, resulted in …

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Several children killed in stampede at a holiday fair event in Nigeria, state governor says
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Several children killed in stampede at a holiday fair event in Nigeria, state governor says

Associated Press  

ABUJA, Nigeria — Several children have died during a stampede on Wednesday at a holiday funfair in southwestern Nigeria, authorities said. Security forces attended the scene and arrested the event organizers, state governor Seyi Makinde said in a statement. “Earlier today, an incident occurred in Islamic High School Basorun, the venue of an event organised for families. Local media identified …

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West Africa regional bloc approves exit timeline for 3 coup-hit member states
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West Africa regional bloc approves exit timeline for 3 coup-hit member states

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ABUJA, Nigeria — West Africa’s regional bloc ECOWAS approved Sunday an exit timeline for three coup-hit nations after a nearly yearlong process of mediation to avert the unprecedented disintegration of the grouping. “The authority decides to set the period from 29 January, 2025 to 29 July 2025 as a transitional period and to keep ECOWAS doors open to the three …

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Gunmen kidnap at least 50 people in northwestern Nigeria
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Gunmen kidnap at least 50 people in northwestern Nigeria

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ABUJA, Nigeria — Armed men kidnapped dozens of people in northwestern Nigeria, residents and the police told The Associated Press on Tuesday, in the latest mass abduction in the region. The gunmen abducted at least 50 people, including several women and children, in the Maradun area of the state of Zamfara over the weekend, residents said. Kidnappings have become common …

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Nigeria confirms that at least 27 people died and more than 100 are missing after boat capsized
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Nigeria confirms that at least 27 people died and more than 100 are missing after boat capsized

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ABUJA, Nigeria — At least 27 people died and more than 100, mostly women, were missing on Friday, after a boat transporting them to a food market capsized along the River Niger in northern Nigeria, authorities said. About 200 passengers were on the boat that was going from the state of Kogi to neighboring state of Niger when it capsized, …

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At least 7 members of Nigerian security force missing after insurgents ambush convoy
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At least 7 members of Nigerian security force missing after insurgents ambush convoy

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ABUJA, Nigeria — At least seven members of a Nigerian government protection agency are missing after their convoy was attacked by Boko Haram insurgents in north-central Nigeria, authorities said. A team of 80 security operatives tasked with protecting the power network were ambushed Monday in Shiroro, Niger state, by about 200 Boko Haram fighters during a patrol mission, Babawale Afolabi, …

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PM Modi arrives in Brazil to participate in the G20 Summit. What's on the agenda?
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PM Modi arrives in Brazil to participate in the G20 Summit. What's on the agenda?

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro to take part in the 19th edition of the G20 Summit as a Troika member since India hosted the international event last year After concluding a fruitful trip to Nigeria, Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to take part in the G20 Summit. pic.twitter.com/bBG4ruVfOd — Narendra …

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5 takeaways after PM Modi's meeting with Nigerian President Bola Tinubu
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5 takeaways after PM Modi's meeting with Nigerian President Bola Tinubu

Firstpost  

“Our cooperation is very strong and there are many new possibilities as well for us to take our cooperation forward,” PM Modi said Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President of Nigeria Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the G20 summit. Image courtesy X Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s landmark visit to Nigeria, the first by an Indian leader in 17 years, saw several …

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Indian and Nigerian leaders pledge stronger security ties and support for Global South
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Indian and Nigerian leaders pledge stronger security ties and support for Global South

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ABUJA, Nigeria — The leaders of Nigeria and India pledged stronger ties in maritime security and counterterrorism during a meeting on Sunday where they also agreed on more support for Global South nations. Modi has often touted India as the voice of the Global South, the group of countries primarily considered developing nations, including Nigeria, but which also includes China …

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PM Modi Becomes Only Foreign Dignitary After Queen Elizabeth To Receive Nigeria's Second-Highest Honour — WATCH
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PM Modi Becomes Only Foreign Dignitary After Queen Elizabeth To Receive Nigeria's Second-Highest Honour — WATCH

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Nigeria honoured Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday by conferring upon him the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger, the country's second-highest national award. Expressing his gratitude after receiving the award from Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Modi said, "Honoured to be conferred with the ‘Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger’ Award by Nigeria. pic.twitter.com/K4yJf7pDcP — …

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India, Nigeria renew strategic ties as both seek greater global influence
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India, Nigeria renew strategic ties as both seek greater global influence

Firstpost  

PM Modi’s visit to Nigeria was billed by New Delhi as a meeting of the largest democracy in the world and the largest in Africa, “natural partners” as both push for a more central role in world affairs. India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu met to renew what they called the “strategic partnership” between the giants …

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‘India gives high priority to strategic partnership with Nigeria’: PM Modi
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‘India gives high priority to strategic partnership with Nigeria’: PM Modi

Hindustan Times  

In Nigeria for the first leg of his three-nation tour, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said India accords “high priority” to its strategic partnership with the host nation. PM Narendra Modi and Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu “We give high priority to our strategic partnership with Nigeria…I am confident that a new chapter in our ties will begin following …

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PM Modi in Nigeria: Talks to focus on strengthening strategic partnership
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PM Modi in Nigeria: Talks to focus on strengthening strategic partnership

Firstpost  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recieved a grand welcome as he touched down in Nigeria to kick-start his three-nation visit. Upon his arrival in the Nigerian capital Abuja, PM Modi received a ceremonial welcome from Nigeria’s minister for federal capital territory, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, who presented him with the symbolic ‘Key to the City’ of Abuja PM Modi received a ceremonial …

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PM Modi Arrives in Nigeria for Three-Nation Tour, Receives Grand Welcome from President Tinubu
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PM Modi Arrives in Nigeria for Three-Nation Tour, Receives Grand Welcome from President Tinubu

ABP News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Abuja, the capital of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, on Sunday. Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu welcomed Prime Minister Modi at the Abuja airport. The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Ezewon Wike, presented Prime Minister Modi with the key to the city of Abuja, symbolizing the trust and respect extended to him …

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PM Modi honoured with Nigeria's second-highest civilian award, first foreign dignitary after Queen Elizabeth
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PM Modi honoured with Nigeria's second-highest civilian award, first foreign dignitary after Queen Elizabeth

India TV News  

The President of Nigeria on Sunday Bola Ahmed Tinubu conferred the Grand Commander of The Order of the Niger on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in Abuja. PM Modi became the first foreign dignitary to receive the award after Queen Elizabeth who received it in 1969. Upon receiving the GNOC award, PM Modi said, "This award will keep inspiring us to …

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PM Modi arrives in Nigeria, receives grand welcome by Indian diaspora on historic visit | WATCH
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PM Modi arrives in Nigeria, receives grand welcome by Indian diaspora on historic visit | WATCH

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Nigeria on Sunday as part of a three-nation tour. Invited by Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, PM Modi was accorded a ceremonial welcome upon landing at Abuja airport. PM Modi welcomed by Indian diaspora Meanwhile, members of the Indian community in Nigeria also gathered at the airport to extend a warm welcome, waving Indian …

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PM Modi gets unique welcome in Nigeria, presented with 'Key to the City' of Abuja | What does it mean?
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PM Modi gets unique welcome in Nigeria, presented with 'Key to the City' of Abuja | What does it mean?

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi touched down in the city of Abuja in Nigeria on the first leg of his three-nation visit. Significance of 'Key of the City' of Abuja Meanwhile, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, Nigeria's Minister for the Federal Capital Territory, presented the Indian Prime Minister with the symbolic "Key of the City" of Abuja. In a gesture symbolising deep trust …

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Nigeria's 'GCON' award to PM Modi. What is it?
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Nigeria's 'GCON' award to PM Modi. What is it?

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to receive Nigeria's highest civilian honour, the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger, making him only the second foreign dignitary to be awarded this prestigious title. WARM WELCOME Upon his arrival, PM Modi was welcomed by Nigeria’s Minister for the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike. Wike also presented the Prime Minister …

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PM Modi arrives in Nigeria, receives grand welcome on maiden visit
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PM Modi arrives in Nigeria, receives grand welcome on maiden visit

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Abuja on Sunday, marking his maiden visit to Nigeria as part of a three-nation tour that will also include stops in Brazil and Guyana. Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu welcomed PM Modi at Abuja airport. The members of the Indian community in the Nigerian capital of Abuja greet PM Modi. PM Modi earlier said, …

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