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Türkiye extends condolences to flood victims in Nigeria
Türkiye expressed deep sorrow Saturday over the devastating floods in Nigeria’s Niger State, which have claimed over 150 lives.
21 athletes killed in bus crash in northern Nigeria
Reuters
At least 21 athletes have died after their bus veered off a bridge in Kano while returning from a national sports event.
At least 21 athletes have died after the bus they were traveling in plunged off a bridge in Nigeria’s northern state of Kano.
The group had been returning from the National Sports Festival, where they had spent the past week competing.
According to officials, the driver appeared to lose control while crossing the Chiromawa Bridge on the Kano-Zaria expressway. Authorities suspect fatigue and excessive speed following a long overnight journey may have caused the crash.
More than 30 people were on board. Several others were injured and taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Kano has declared Monday a day of mourning. Deputy Governor Aminu Gwarzu announced that families of the victims would receive monetary compensation and food aid.
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Death toll from major floods in Nigeria surpasses 151
At least 117 people have died after severe flooding hit central Nigeria following heavy rains earlier this week.
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Nigeria floods kill 21 in Niger state after heavy rains
At least 21 people, including children, have died in floods triggered by heavy rains in Nigeria’s Niger state, officials said.
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Suspected herders
Suspected herders kill at least 17 in Nigeria amid rising clashes
At least 17 people were killed when suspected cattle herders launched attacks on communities in central Nigeria's Benue State on Thursday, police confirmed. The assault is part of a worrying resurgence in violent clashes between farmers and herders, which have long plagued the region.
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Armed herdsmen attack Nigerian community, killing seven in Benue State
Armed herdsmen attacked the Otobi community in Nigeria’s Benue State on Tuesday, killing seven people and injuring over 20, a day after gunmen killed 51 in neighbouring Plateau State.
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