Two Containers Fall On Vehicle In Onitsha

The FRSC confirmed on Monday that two persons sustained injuries at Onitsha in Anambra when two containers fell off an articulated vehicle at Upper Iweka on the Onitsha-Owerri highway.

The Sector Commander of the FRSC in Anambra, Mr Andrew Kumapayi, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Awka that the accident occurred at about 8:30 a.m.

Onitsha, the commercial hub of Anambra State has been witnessing tragedies week after week in recent times, especially at Upper Iweka, a hot spot in the city that is also home to many transport companies.

Kumapayi explained that the 20 feet containers fell off a Mercedes 911 articulated vehicle and damaged a

Volkswagen Golf car with registration number AU 813 NSH.

He said the articulated vehicle lost control, due to bad spots along the road, making the containers to fall, damaging the car and causing injuries to the driver and a passerby.

“Two persons sustained injuries, the driver of the car and a woman passingbye but no fatality was recorded.

“They have been taken to a nearby hospital and are responding to treatment,” the commander said.

Kumapayi said that efforts were going on to clear the bstruction caused by the incident, to restore traffic flow on the highway.

He, however, advised motorists to always put their vehicles in good working condition and drive with caution to avoid loss of lives and property.

Fire Razes Otowodo Market In Ughelli, Delta State.

Fire razes Otowodo market in Ughelli, Delta State.
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Headies 2019: Full List of winners

The 13th edition of the Headies Awards took place at the Eko Hotel and Suites and witnessed amazing performances from talented acts.

Teni, Falz, Burna Boy and Rema were some of the big winners of the night. While Teni won four awards for best vocal performance (female), best recording of the year, best pop single and Headies Viewers' Choice, Falz bagged three awards for best rap singer,best rap album and album of the year.

Top performance from veteran singers, Zaki Adzay, Sunny Neji, Victor AD and Wurld; who emerged winner of best vocal performance (male) wowed the audience and viewers of the show.

The event was hosted by TV personality, Nancy Isime and rapper, Reminisce.

Below is the full list of winners (in bold):

Davido’s Girlfriend/wife Chioma Has Given Birth To A Baby Boy ( video )

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Satana Market in Benin, razed down by fire (video)

Satana Market was razed down by fire which reportedly started in the late hours of yesterday October 19.

Though the level of damage caused by the fire is still not clear at the time of filing this report,  residents of the community the market is located in were spotted in a viral video trying to put out the fire.

Here is a video from the scene of the incident below;
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Lion escapes from Kano Zoo

A lion has reportedly escaped from the Kano Zoological Garden yesterday, October 19.

Governor Umar Ganduje's aide,  Salihu Tanko Yakasai who confirmed the report said authorities are doing everything possible to recapture the Lion.

He also told residents of Zoo Road in Gadun, Kano, to be vigilante even though the lion is said to be within the premises of the zoo.

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