Fire Engulfs Trademore Estate Market In Abuja
Residents of Trademore Estate, Lugbe, Abuja, were shocked and confused when the only market was destroyed by a devastating fire in the early hours of Monday. The inferno, which reportedly started around 3.30am shortly after the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company restored power, engulfed the market before emergency services could respond, reports Channels TV. While the exact cause of the fire remains...
Samuel Chukwu Breaks Silence On D£ath Of His Wife Jessica, Says Mother-in-law Allowed Daughter To Give Birth At Home, D!ed Of Complications
Mr Samuel Chukwu, who was accused of beating his wife, 24-year-old (not 25-year-old) Jessica Olua Chukwu, to death, has denied the claim, saying it is a false narrative to tarnish his image. Mr Chukwu is a forensic auditor who hails from Amaokwe Item in Bende LGA of Abia State. He said the wife died as a result of the alleged negligence...
Tinubu Travels To South Africa For Bilateral Talks With Ramaphosa
On Monday, President Bola Tinubu will leave France for Cape Town, South Africa, where he will join President Cyril Ramaphosa as co-chair of the 11th session of the Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission. The presidential Bi-National Commission scheduled for Tuesday, December 3, will follow a ministerial meeting planned for December 2, 2024, at the South African Parliament Building in Cape Town. Presidential...
‘Religion Happened To Me’ – Father Mourns Loss Of Wife, Daughter In Aba CKC Stampede
The heartbreaking story of Mr. Peter Ukaegbu has captured widespread attention following a tragic stampede at Christ the King Cathedral (CKC) in Aba, ABN TV reports. Peter lost his wife, Emmanuella Igbokwe Peter Ukaegbu, and their young daughter, Onyinyechi Prisca Ukaegbu, in the devastating incident. For Peter, November 30, 2024, was supposed to be a joyous occasion. He and Emmanuella had...
British Parliament Votes In Support Of Assisted Suicide
British lawmakers on Friday voted in favour of a landmark bill which will for the first time help terminally ill adults decide to end their lives. The parliamentary voting which had 330 votes in favour and 275 against marks the beginning of months of debate and possible changes to the bill as it is expected to pass through the House...
UK Set Up Africa’s Largest Visa Application Center In Lagos
On Wednesday, the United Kingdom opened its biggest visa application center in Africa, which is situated in Ikeja, Lagos. Operated by VFS Global, the new centre marks a significant step in enhancing visa application services for Nigerians travelling to the UK. This was contained in a statement by the British High Commission in Lagos on Wednesday. With additional centres in Abuja and...
Abia Gov Sympathizes With Victims Of Aba Catholic Feast Tragedy
Abia State Governor Alex Otti has offered condolences to the families of those killed in the Catholic feast procession, which reportedly left five people dead and some injured. The incident is believed to have occurred due to the overcrowding of the Christ the King Cathedral, as security men were alleged to have locked the gates of the church. The governor assured...
Truck Loses Control, Crashes Into High-Tension Electric Poles, Shops In Umuahia (Photos, Video)
A near-tragic accident disrupted the quiet of Lagos Street by St. Finbars Road junction in Umuahia, Abia State last night as a runaway truck wreaked havoc around 8 p.m. According to information gathered by ABN TV, a big truck reportedly experienced brake failure and subsequently lost control, crashing into a high-tension electric pole. The impact caused significant damage to the...
NDLEA Relocates To New Headquarters In Abuja
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has moved its headquarters to a new building in Abuja's Jahi neighborhood, which is currently under construction. The director of media and advocacy at NDLEA Headquarters in Abuja, Femi Babafemi, made this known in a statement on Wednesday. Babafemi said the facility, which is the first phase of the national headquarters project expected to...
Edo Gov Approves Free Transportation For Residents
Monday Okpebholo, the governor of Edo State, has authorized the Edo City Transport Service to provide free bus services to the state's citizens. In a press statement on Tuesday issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Fred Itua, the initiative is part of the Okpebholo administration’s drive to entrench his policy direction. The free bus service, according to the...
