Ibadan Stampede: Court Grants Queen Naomi N10million Bail
An Oyo State High Court, on Monday granted a N10million bail to ex-queen of the Ooni of Ife, Naomi Silekunola, following the Ibadan stampede. Edum News reports that Justice K.B Olawoyin who gave the ruling on Monday, disclosed that the bail also applies to Ibadan-based media personality, Oriyomi Hamzat and the Principal of Islamic High […]
BREAKING: Many Feared Dead As Another Stampede Hit Anambra During Christmas Rice Distribution
Another stampede tragedy has struck the nation as over 20 persons have reportedly died during rice distribution in Okija, Ihiala local government area of Anambra State. Edum News gathered that the tragic incident happened early morning of Saturday (today) at the residence of Chief Earnest Azudialo Obiejesi, popularly known as Obi Jackson. The victims of […]
BREAKING: 10 Killed, Others Injured In Palliative Stampede In Abuja
Ten persons including children have reportedly died in a stampede at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Maitama, Abuja, on Saturday morning. Edum News gathered that the incident occurred as thousands of residents scrambled to receive palliatives distributed by the church. The event which was organised to provide relief to struggling residents, had over 3,000 […]
Ibadan Stampede: Ex-queen Naomi Hospitalised, IG Heads Probe
Naomi Silekunola, the estranged wife of the Ooni of Ife has been hospitalized following the death of 35 children during a stampede at a christmas funfair she organized in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. Edum News also learnt that the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has taken charge of investigations into the tragic incident. […]
Ooni Of Ife Mourns Ibadan Christmas Carnival Victims, Shows Solidarity To Ex-Wife
Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, the Ooni of Ife has sympathized with families who lost their children at the tragic stampede that happened at the Christmas carnival in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital on Wednesday. Edum News reports that the Ooni said this in a statement released on Thursday, the Ooni also commiserated with the Government of […]
Police Arrests Ooni’s Ex-wife, Naomi As Christmas Carnival Death Toll Hits 35
The estranged wife of the the Ooni of Ife, Naomi Silekunola has been arrested by men of the Oyo State Police Command following a tragic stampede at a children’s carnival she organised. Edum News reports that the tragedy happened on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at the Islamic High School, Bashorun, Ibadan. Her arrest was made […]