TRAGEDY AVERTED AS 120-YEAR-OLD ANCESTRAL TREE FALLS AT OBOSI MARKET. (PHOTO).#PRESS RELEASE.

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 Tragedy Averted as 120-Year-Old Ancestral Tree Falls at Obosi Market By Chiedu Okoye A major tragedy was averted at Eke Obosi Market in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State after a 120-year-old ancestral tree collapsed, destroying shops and goods but leaving traders and visitors unharmed. The massive tree, estimated to be about 150 feet tall, fell within the market premises, damaging at least 12 shops and valuable merchandise. Residents and traders described the incident as miraculous, noting that no lives were lost despite the extent of the destruction. The fallen tree held significant cultural importance as a sacred symbol of Eke Obosi Market, which is regarded as a stronghold of the traditions and cultural heritage of the Obosi people. Beyond serving as a centre for commercial activities, the market is also known as a venue for communal traditional rites and ceremonies. Eke Obosi Market was recently rebuilt and modernised by renowned businessman, politician and ...

OPERATIVE OF NIGERIA'S SECRET POLICE,DSS SHOT DEAD IN IMO.[PHOTO].

Operative Of Nigeria's Secret Police, DSS Shot Dead In Imo


An operative of the Department of State Services (DSS) identified as Prince Nwachinaemere Ezemuonye Ozuzu has been shot dead in Owerri, the Imo state capital.


Daily Trust reports that the officer, from Umuoyo, Irete in the Owerri West Local Government Area of the state was murdered on Owerri-Onitsha Road.


The incident came less than 48 hours after gunmen burnt the DSS office in Nnewi, Anambra State.


The officer was said to have been deployed for an official duty in Anambra a few hours after the burning of the DSS office in Nnewi.


He was said to have been killed while returning to his station.


The details of the incident are still sketchy as another account said that he was killed by an accidental discharge.


An account said a bullet mistakenly fired by one of his colleagues was said to have hit him.


“The family is suspecting foulplay as he was said to have been recently promoted.


“He joined the service about four to five years ago and was married with four children.”

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