US EditionNigeria: I'm Pained By the Loss of Lives Due to Floods, Auto Crash
- President Bola Tinubu expressed sorrow over the deaths of 21 Kano State athletes who lost their lives in a road accident on Saturday while traveling back home after participating in the Gateway Games 2024 held in Ogun State.
- The accident took place near Gadar Yankifi, roughly 50 kilometers away from Kano, shortly after the athletes had finished their events and were traveling back home.
- Tinubu described the accident as a devastating blow to the nation, paid tribute to the victims, and noted their dedication reflected the resilient Nigerian spirit.
- He emphasized that the best way to honor their memory is by actively implementing measures to avoid similar tragedies and to enhance safety protocols throughout the country’s transportation networks.
- The president extended condolences to Kano State and the victims’ families, assuring the government’s continued support and calling for prayers and unity during this difficult time.
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Nigeria: I'm Pained By the Loss of Lives Due to Floods, Auto Crash
Former President Muhammadu Buhari has sent messages of condolence following the death of more than one hundred persons in flash floods that destroyed homes and displaced thousands of residents earlier last week in Niger state and that of 22 young athletes, coaches, and officials, who died in a ghastly auto crash in Kano state.
Buhari, Akpabio mourn tragic death of 22 Kano athletes
Former Nigeria’s President, Muhammad Buhari says he is devastated over the recent tragedies in Niger and Kano states. In a statement on his official X handle on Sunday, Buhari mourned the death of 151 Mokwa residents, following an unstoppable flood, and the passing of 22 Kano athletes en route Kano from Ogun state. He noted that the quick sequence of the occurrence of the tragedies have left many in shock. According to Buhari, “I am deeply paine…
Tinubu mourns Kano athletes' death - Daily Trust
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu says he has received with deep sorrow the tragic news of the accident involving members of the Kano State contingent returning from the National Sports Festival in Ogun State. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy in a statement, said the President extented his heartfelt condolences to the government and people of Kano State, as well as to the families and loved ones of those who d…
ACF condoles Niger, Kano states over flood disaster, road accident — National Accord Newspaper %
By AMOS MATHEW, Kaduna – Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has commiserates with the Governments and peoples of Niger The post ACF condoles Niger, Kano states over flood disaster, road accident appeared first on National Accord Newspaper.
Atiku blames government failures for Kano athletes’ deaths, Niger flood tragedy - Business Hallmark
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has lashed out at the federal and state governments over what he described as recurring failures in safety and disaster management systems, following two recent tragedies that have shocked the nation: a fatal road accident that killed 21 Kano State athletes and devastating floods in Niger State that have claimed […] The post Atiku blames government failures for Kano athletes’ deaths, Niger flood tragedy first…
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