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 ...

FRSC FEMALE HANDBALL TEAM WINS ARDOVA PREMIER LEAGUE, SECURES CONTINENTAL TICKET TO REPRESENT NIGERIA IN 2025 AFRICA CUP WINNERS COMPETITION . (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.


 FRSC FEMALE HANDBALL TEAM WINS ARDOVA PREMIER LEAGUE, SECURES CONTINENTAL TICKET TO REPRESENT NIGERIA IN 2025 AFRICA CUP WINNERS COMPETITION 

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Female Handball Team has made history by winning the Ardova Premier League for the fifth time, and securing a continental ticket to represent Nigeria in the 2025 Africa Cup Winners Competition. This achievement is a testament to the team's hard work, dedication, and passion for the sport.


Elated by the victorious outing, the Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed while receiving the trophy from the team, commended their tenacity, unmatched talent and excellent skills. 


He pledged his continual support to sporting activities so as to encourage fitness amongst personnel.


The Handball Team emerged unbeaten in the tournament having played a total of 18 matches and won all.


Among the trophies won by the Corps sporting teams in 2024 include; NUJ FCT Correspondent Chapel football tournament, Corps Marshal 1st Edition Paramilitary football competition, gold in the mixed doubles of the Rock-city Badminton Championship (Governor's Cup) in Jos, and 3 bronze medals in the Comptroller General of Custom Military/ Paramilitary Wrestling Championship in October, 2024.


Signed:


Olusegun Ogungbemide, mni, FISPON, anipr 

Assistant Corps Marshal 

Corps Public Education Officer 

Federal Road Safety Corps Headquarters, Abuja 

cpeo@frsc.gov.ng 


14 December, 2024.

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