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Many Trapped in Anambra Market After Two-Storey Building Collapse
A two-storey building under construction at Eke Amawbia market in Awka, Anambra State, collapsed on Thursday, trapping numerous traders and shop owners inside. The incident occurred around noon, causing panic among traders and residents. Although the exact casualty figure is unknown, it’s feared that lives may have been lost.
Eyewitnesses reported that the building suddenly crumbled, burying several traders under the rubble. As of the latest update, one person has been rescued and taken to Amawbia Maternity Home for urgent medical care, while many others remain trapped. Police officers are on the scene coordinating rescue efforts and maintaining order.
Traders blamed the collapse on substandard engineering work, alleging compromised structural integrity, while others cited persistent rainfall over the past week as a contributing factor. SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the spokesman for the state police command, confirmed that two victims have been rescued and that rescue operations are ongoing.
The atmosphere at the market is tense, with onlookers anxiously awaiting news of the rescue efforts. The community is calling for an investigation into the cause of the collapse.
It has been reported that a Nigerian won the 2026 Spelling Bee World Championship, which was held in Shanghai, China. The winner, Chinedu Great Okdediachi, has now returned home to Delta State after his victory.
It can be noted that the student had already emerged as one of the Gold Award winners in the Middle School Group category.
“Congratulations once again, Chinedu! Your success continues to inspire young Nigerians to pursue excellence through education. Welcome home, Champion!”
The young star has made Nigeria proud by winning the international competition.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has stated that his administration’s economic reforms have helped stabilise Nigeria’s economy and placed the country on a path toward steady growth.
He said “My reforms have stabilised Nigeria’s economy and put it on a path of steady growth.”
The President added that the reforms are creating more opportunities for development across the country.
However, many Nigerians reacted online, with some questioning the impact of the reforms and saying they have yet to experience the positive effects.
Nigerian politician and FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has said that he is aware many civil servants do not like him.
He shared that he understands why he is unpopular among some civil servants, explaining that funds previously spent on unnecessary conferences are now being redirected to road construction projects.
He said “Some people say conferences for corruption and I say what is that? You are going for conferences to do what? These are ways government funds are being diverted. I say put this money in this road here and the people will get the impact.”
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