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 ...

THE PRINCESS OF WALES HAS PRESENTED THE QUEEN ELIZABETH II AWARD FOR BRITISH DESIGN TO PATRICK MCDOWELL AT THE BRITISH FASHION COUNCIL IN LONDON.(PHOTOS).


 The Princess of Wales has presented the Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design to Patrick McDowell at the British Fashion Council in London.


First presented by The late Queen at London Fashion Week in 2018, the Award recognises the role of British design and fashion in the country’s culture and trade.


Each year, the Award is presented to an emerging British fashion designer who shows exceptional talent and originality, whilst demonstrating value to the community and strong sustainable policies.


In 2018, Queen Elizabeth II joined Anna Wintour on the front row at London Fashion Week, before presenting Richard Quinn with the inaugural Award.


In 2019, The Queen (as Duchess of Cornwall) presented the Award to Bethany Williams.


In 2020, The Princess Royal presented the Award to Rosh Mantani.


In 2021, The Duchess of Edinburgh (as Countess of Wessex) virtually presented Priya Ahluwalia with the Award.


In 2022, The Princess of Wales (as Duchess of Cambridge) presented the Award to Saul Nash.


In 2023, The King presented Foday Dumbuya with the Award.


Last year, in 2024, The Duchess of Edinburgh presented the Award to Steven Stokey-Daley.

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