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Tragedy, Over 1000 Death, 5,300 Injured At Turkey, Syria Quake

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4 years ago

February 6, 2023

A rescue operation is under way across much of southern Turkey and northern Syria following a huge earthquake that has killed more than 1,000 people

It will be recalled that, 7.8 magnitude quake struck in the early hours of Monday while people were asleep and dozens of aftershocks have been felt since

Reacting the Turkey’s President Erdogan said 912 people had been killed in Turkey alone, with more than 5,300 wounded

Authorities are racing to save people trapped beneath the rubble after hundreds of buildings collapsed in both countries

World leaders, including UK PM Rishi Sunak and French President Emmanuel Macron, have pledged to send aid after Turkey issued an international appeal for help

Millions of people across Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, Cyprus and Israel felt the earthquake – the epicentre was near the Turkish city of Gaziantep

Another report have it that the death toll from the quake in Turkey has risen to over 1,200, the White Helmets, a humanitarian organisation working in rebel-held areas in Syria, have called for urgent aid.

The Turkish President Recep Erdogan, has said that at least 912 people had died in Turkey following this morning’s earthquake. Some areas badly affected by the quake are not under government control, so access to medical care and emergency supplies are limited.

The latest estimate received for Syria, which comes from the UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, is 320. The earthquake hit near the border between the two countries.

That means the total estimated death toll for the quake now exceeds 1,200.

Erdogan also said that at least 5,383 people had been wounded in Turkey. Dozens more are injured in Syria.

The death tolls in both countries are expected to rise. Details and updates still being expected.

Schools in the 10 cities and provinces across Turkey hit by the earthquake will be closed for a week, the country’s vice president Fuat Oktay has said.

The cities and provinces are are Kahramanmaraş, Hatay, Gaziantep, Osmaniye, Adıyaman, Malatya, Şanlıurfa, Adana, Diyarbakır, Kilis.

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29 Days To AACT 2026: IBB Club Renewal Heralds Nigeria’s African Golf Showcase

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7 hours ago

October 4, 2026

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

With 29 days to the 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT), Nigeria is stepping up preparations to host the continental women’s team golf championship, with the extensive rehabilitation of the IBB International Golf and Country Club in Abuja providing a major boost to the country’s readiness.

In a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja Director of Communication AACT 2026, Kayode Adeniyi said the Club’s Board of Trustees has assured that the facility will be fully prepared to welcome golfers, officials and delegates from across Africa when the championship tees off on November 2.

Chairperson of the Board of Trustees, Hon. Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem, CFR, gave the assurance after inspecting ongoing rehabilitation works at the Club, expressing satisfaction with the progress recorded so far.

The IBB International Golf and Country Club has undergone extensive rehabilitation following its closure to regular golfing activities for more than a year. The intervention has focused on the golf course, selected holes, the clubhouse and other key facilities required to provide a befitting venue for the continental championship.

Justice Dongban-Mensem expressed confidence that the rehabilitation programme would be completed in time for the AACT, further reassuring stakeholders that the Club would be ready to host Africa’s leading female golfers.

Chairman of the Club’s Interim Management Committee, Peter Deshi, also expressed optimism over the progress of work, with regular golfing activities expected to resume ahead of the championship.

For the Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN), the readiness of the host venue remains a critical component of the country’s preparations.

President of the Association, Dr. Lami Ahmed, has similarly expressed confidence in Nigeria’s preparations to stage a successful championship.

The 2026 AACT is scheduled to take place from November 2 to 7 at the IBB International Golf and Country Club, Abuja.

With the countdown now entering its final month, the rehabilitation of the Club is sending a strong message about Nigeria’s determination to deliver a successful championship and provide a worthy stage for Africa’s finest female golfers.

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