Turkey earthquake

Death toll from Turkey earthquake exceeds 40,000

The death toll from the earthquake that struck Turkey and neighbouring Syria has surpassed 40,000, leaving many survivors homeless in near-freezing winter temperatures. Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan acknowledged shortcomings in the initial response to the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck…

Nigeria condoles with Turkish authorities over earthquake

Hajiya Sadiya Umar Farouq, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development has commiserated with the Turkish Government over the recent earthquake in that country. Umar Farouq, who paid a condolence visit to Turkish Ambassador to Nigeria, Hidayet…

Turkey earthquake: Death toll hits 3,381

The confirmed death toll in Turkey following a devastating earthquake which occured in the Syrian-Turkish border region has risen to 3,381. Turkey’s Disaster and Emergency Management Authority, AFAD, stated that more than 20,000 people were injured. The authority added that…