PRESIDENT TINUBU MOURNS FORMER SUPER EAGLES COACH ADEGBOYE ONIGBINDE. (PHOTO).

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 PRESIDENT TINUBU MOURNS FORMER SUPER EAGLES COACH ADEGBOYE ONIGBINDE President Bola Tinubu has sympathized  with the family and associates of renowned football administrator and former Super Eagles head coach, High Chief Festus Adegboye Onigbinde, aged 88. A statement by Bayo Onanuga Special Adviser to the President,  Information & Strategy,  says Chief Onigbinde passed away on Monday.  It adds, the President extends his condolences to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), the National Sports Commission (NSC), professional colleagues and fans of the administrator who distinguished himself as the first indigenous coach of the Super Eagles in 1982.  President Tinubu commends the contributions of the Modakeke high chief to the development of grassroots football and to the strengthening of football administration in Nigeria. The President acknowledges the historic leadership of Chief Onigbinde, who guided the Super Eagles to the finals of the Africa Cup o...

15 TRADERS DIE IN AUTO CRASH AFTER ATTENDING WEDDING IN ENUGU . (PHOTO).


15 TRADERS DIE IN AUTO CRASH AFTER ATTENDING WEDDING IN ENUGU 


16th February, 2026  

At least 15 traders have reportedly lost their lives in a fatal road accident while returning to Umuahia, Abia State, after attending a traditional marriage ceremony in Enugu State.

The tragic incident occurred on Sunday, February 15, 2026, and has thrown the Bonny Street business community in Umuahia into mourning. The victims were said to be traders who had travelled to Enugu to honour the wedding rites of a colleague.

According to eyewitness accounts, the vehicle conveying the traders was involved in a ghastly crash during the return journey. Several passengers were said to have died on the spot, while others sustained varying degrees of injuries.

The injured victims were rescued and taken to the Federal Medical Centre, Umuahia, where they are currently receiving treatment.

As of the time of filing this report, authorities are yet to officially confirm the cause of the accident or release a comprehensive statement on the incident.

Meanwhile, families and colleagues of the deceased have been left devastated by the sudden loss, as investigations continue.

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