OBI ATTRIBUTES STAMPEDE TRAGEDIES IN OYO, FCT, AND ANAMBRA TO HUNGER AND SYSTEMIC ISSUES. (PHOTO).

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 Peter Obi has blamed hunger and systemic failures for the recent spate of stampedes across the country.  Scores of persons were dead, and many others wounded in the tragic incidents in Ibadan, Oyo State; Okija in Anambra and another one in the nation’s capital of Abuja. The stampedes happened in a space of five days with the last two occurring on Saturday morning during food distribution campaigns. Obi, who was the Labour Party (LP)’s presidential candidate in the 2023 election, said the incidents underline the rising hunger in the country which has led to desperation. “I am deeply saddened and distressed by the tragic loss of lives in desperate searches for food,” Obi, who is a former governor of Anambra State, wrote in a post on his X account Saturday afternoon. “While I will not cast blame but instead appreciate the organizers of these respective events for their kind gestures in providing palliatives and support to society, especially the poor, these tragedies reflect the...

GEORGE CLOONEY AND HIS FIANCEE AMAL,TO TIE THE KNOT TOMORROW IN VENICE.

Blushing bride: Human rights lawyer Amal couldn't contain her joy as she stepped out into the sunshine with her handsome beau                                            53 year old George Clooney and his fiance 36 year old Amal Alamuddin and some other celebrities jetting off to Venice Italy ahead of their marriage tomorrow.His close friend Matt Damon was one of the first guests seen arriving in the Picturesque city,as he boarded a taxi boat with his beautiful wife Luciana Barroso today friday.More photos below.                                                                                                                   Stepping out in style: Amal wowed as she walked beside her famous fiancé in a black-and-white dressHelping hand: Glamorous Amal received some assistance as she boarded the boat with the Hollywood actorSpecial guests: Cindy Crawford arrived with her husband Rande Gerber, who will serve as George's best manKeeping it casual: Matt opted for a black sweater and jeans as he arrived in the historic city Raise a toast... or two: Rande is reported to have transported boxes of tequila over to Italy for the weddingStrike a pose: The foursome used the stunning city as their backdrop as they posed for snapshotsTaking to the water: The photogenic couples sailed along one of the city's many canalsConnections: Veteran screen star Ellen appeared alongside George in the 2007 movie Ocean's ThirteenHe's a little bit rock 'n' roll: Toto rocker Steve Lukather was also among the starry arrivalsThe love boat: George was all smiles as he sailed away on the appropriately named boatSail away, sail away, sail away: The couples appeared to be fascinated with their striking surroundingsIn hot pursuit: Boats full of photographers surrounded the stars as they sailed along the city's canalsReady for their close-up: The stars kept the party going as snappers zoomed in for shots

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