Crazy Flux
  • Business
  • World
  • Stocks
  • Investing
  • Business
  • World
  • Stocks
  • Investing

Crazy Flux

World

Athletes, coaches and officials among 22 killed in road accident in northern Nigeria

by admin June 2, 2025
June 2, 2025
Athletes, coaches and officials among 22 killed in road accident in northern Nigeria

Athletes, coaches and officials are among 22 people killed in a road accident in northern Nigeria as they returned from the country’s National Sports Festival on Saturday, local authorities have said.

Others were left “seriously injured” by the accident, according to a statement issued by Kano’s government office. The majority of the victims were young, it added.

“It is with a deeply saddened heart that I received the tragic news of the unfortunate incident which claimed the lives of 22 innocent citizens and left several others injured,” Abba Kabir Yusuf, governor of Kano State, said in the statement.

“On behalf of the government and the good people of Kano State, I extend our heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased. We mourn with you and share in your grief,” he continued.

The accident was a “lone road crash that might have occurred as a result of fatigue and excessive speed,” Nigeria’s Federal Road Safety Corps said in a statement. The crash occurred at 12:30 a.m. local time Saturday (7:30 p.m. Friday ET), the statement said.

The athletes killed in the crash were returning home after “representing their state with distinction,” Nigeria’s National Sports Commission (NSC) said in a statement posted to Instagram. The commission said it was “deeply heartbroken” by the “tragic road accident.”

The victims “carried the hope of a brighter future for our nation through their passion and commitment to excellence in sports,” NSC chairperson Mallam Dikko said. “It is our duty to ensure such heroes are never forgotten.”

Sports clubs including Kano Pillars, Kano’s local soccer team, and the Nigeria Tennis Federation have also posted their condolences online.

Nigeria’s 22nd National Sports Festival was held in Ogun State in the southwest of the country, according to the NSC. After 11 days of events, the competition held its closing ceremony on Thursday, the NSC said.

Monday will be a day of mourning for “the good people of Kano to pray and sympathize with the families of the victims,” its governor announced.

This post appeared first on cnn.com

previous post
Climate activist Greta Thunberg joins aid ship sailing to Gaza
next post
Development update – Collie graphite micronising facility

Related Posts

Ukraine says it has uncovered Hungarian spy network...

May 10, 2025

Lawyers ask El Salvador’s Supreme Court to evaluate...

March 25, 2025

Prosecutors in Thailand drop royal defamation case against...

May 2, 2025

Trump calls Sumy missile strike a ‘mistake.’ But...

April 15, 2025

Zelensky to meet King Charles and European leaders...

March 2, 2025

At least 31 suspected Maoist rebels killed in...

May 15, 2025

Putin has waited for this moment for 3...

February 13, 2025

What does Trump’s push for peace in Ukraine...

February 13, 2025

‘Made in Russia’ goods are the new craze...

March 16, 2025

European leaders to hold emergency summit on Ukraine...

February 16, 2025

    Join our mailing list to get access to special deals, promotions, and insider information. Your exclusive benefits await! Enjoy personalized recommendations, first dibs on sales, and members-only content that makes you feel like a true VIP. Sign up now and start saving!


    By opting in you agree to receive emails from us and our affiliates. Your information is secure and your privacy is protected.

    Recent

    • Russia and Ukraine hold peace talks in shadow of Kyiv’s audacious air raid

      June 3, 2025
    • UK to build new attack submarines and ramp up ‘war-fighting readiness’ with an eye on Russia, Starmer says

      June 3, 2025
    • Ukraine’s wily drone strikes expose Russia’s vulnerability and could shift war’s narrative

      June 3, 2025
    • Police to start new search near where toddler Madeleine McCann disappeared in 2007

      June 3, 2025
    • Inside Ukraine’s audacious drone attack on Russian air bases

      June 3, 2025
    • Putin didn’t budge in Ukraine peace talks. Now Donald Trump may be forced to act

      June 3, 2025
    • About us
    • Contacts
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms and Conditions
    • Email Whitelisting

    Disclaimer: crazyflux.com, its managers, its employees, and assigns (collectively “The Company”) do not make any guarantee or warranty about what is advertised above. Information provided by this website is for research purposes only and should not be considered as personalized financial advice. The Company is not affiliated with, nor does it receive compensation from, any specific security. The Company is not registered or licensed by any governing body in any jurisdiction to give investing advice or provide investment recommendation. Any investments recommended here should be taken into consideration only after consulting with your investment advisor and after reviewing the prospectus or financial statements of the company.


    Copyright © 2025 crazyflux.com | All Rights Reserved