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 ...

MINISTER OF ENVIRONMENT, BALARABE ABBAS LAWAL, RECEIVES KOGO FOREST RESERVE AS NIGERIA'S NEWEST NATIONAL PARK. (PHOTOS).


 MINISTER OF ENVIRONMENT, BALARABE ABBAS LAWAL, RECEIVES KOGO FOREST RESERVE AS NIGERIA'S NEWEST NATIONAL PARK


Kogo Forest Reserve has officially become Nigeria's newest national park, marking a significant milestone in the country's commitment to environmental conservation and sustainable development under the Renewed Hope Agenda of His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR.


Minister of Environment, Balarabe Abbas Lawal, received the reserve from Katsina State Governor, Dr. Dikko Umaru Radda, with the National Park Service providing necessary resources, including vehicles, equipment, and advanced technologies, to ensure its long-term protection.


This move is expected to boost conservation efforts and promote sustainable development in the region, preserving Nigeria's natural heritage and contributing to global conservation efforts. The Kogo Forest Reserve is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including birds, amphibians, and mammals, making it a vital ecosystem for biodiversity support and climate resilience .

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