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 ...

ELEVEN KILLED, 12 INJURED AS BUS OVERTURNS IN SOUTHERN MEXICO. (PHOTO).


 Eleven Killed, 12 Injured as Bus Overturns in Southern Mexico


At least eleven people lost their lives, and twelve others sustained injuries after a bus overturned in southern Mexico, authorities reported.


The Oaxaca state government stated that the cause of the crash, which occurred near the town of Santo Domingo Narro, is still under investigation.


Expressing his condolences, Oaxaca Governor Salomon Jara assured that support and assistance would be provided to the victims' families.


Speaking on local radio, Interior Minister Jesus Romero revealed that the bus was carrying over 40 passengers and was en route to the Isthmus of Tehuantepec.


Initial reports suggest that the passengers were returning home after attending a political rally in Mexico City organized by President Claudia Sheinbaum on Sunday.

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