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TOP NEWS TODAY: 4 FIRS Directors, Managers Die in Afriland Towers Fire, Owners of Building Mum, Amid Other Casualties
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Four staff members of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) have been confirmed dead in the deadly fire outbreak at Afriland Towers on Broad Street, Lagos Island, on Tuesday.
Also, the Chairman of Afriland Properties Plc, Mr. Tony Elumelu, has cut short his trip to New York for the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) after learning of the tragedy.
Although nine persons were allegedly burnt in the inferno, only four working with the FIRS have been officially confirmed dead, while mum has been the word from emergency agencies and owners of the building as to the state of the rest.
The deceased FIRS staff, who were working on the sixth and seventh floors of the building, were identified as Mrs. Ekelikhostse George (Assistant Director), she was 58 years old and had served for 32 years, Mr. David Sunday-Jatto (Assistant Director), was 51 years old and had clocked 15 years at the agency, Mrs. Nkem Onyemelukwe (Senior Manager), was 54 year old and had served the agency for 13 years and Mr. Peter Ifaranmaye (Manager) who was 48 years old and had served the revenue agency for nine years.
The fire, which eyewitnesses said started from the inverter room in the basement, spread quickly to the upper floors, trapping many occupants.
In a statement, the Special Adviser on Media to the FIRS Chairman, Dare Adekanmbi, confirmed the deaths and expressed condolences to the bereaved families.
He wrote: “It is with a heavy heart that FIRS announces the tragic loss of four of its staff members during the fire incident at Afriland Towers, Broad Street, Lagos, on Tuesday. The management and entire staff are in deep shock and sorrow. We will provide all the necessary support to the families at this trying time.”
Adekanmbi added that FIRS was working with relevant agencies to determine the cause of the fire and would review safety measures in all its offices nationwide.
Meanwhile, Elumelu, in a statement, described the incident as a devastating loss and announced that a minute of silence would be observed across his Group companies at 12 noon on Wednesday in honour of the victims.
He said: “I am shattered by yesterday’s devastating incident at Afriland Towers, that took the lives of our dear colleagues. No words can capture the magnitude of this loss – not for their families who loved them, not for the friends who valued them, and not for those of us who worked beside them.
“Yesterday was a stark reminder of what truly matters: our irreplaceable people, those who walk through our doors each day and share our mission.”
Elumelu noted that he was en route to New York for the UNGA when he received news of the incident, prompting him to cut his trip short to Lagos as a mark of respect to his lost colleagues.
He further called on staff and associates to stand in solidarity with those receiving care, while assuring that the company would extend full support to the families of the deceased.
As we navigate this grief, I urge you all to reach out to those who are receiving care. In the coming days, we will convene colleagues in a memorial to honour the memories of the departed, as we provide support to their families.
“I also want to thank all those who supported in one way or the other, from emergency responders and first aid workers to members of the public who showed courage and compassion,” he added.
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Terrorists release photo of m8rdered Kaduna Anglican priest’s wife and daughter with g^n pointed at them
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Terrorists have released a picture of the abducted wife and daughter of slain Kaduna Anglican priest with gun pointed at them.
LIB reported that Ven. Edwin Achi, his wife Sarah and their daughter were abducted from their residence in Chikun Local Government Area on October 28, 2025.
The terrorists threatened to k!ll the victims if their family failed to pay N200 million ransom.
The abductors killed the priest before the ultimatum lapsed and later released a picture of him and his wife on his Facebook page.
A family member, Avril, confirmed the latest development on X while addressing journalist Rufai Oseni.
“Please keep pushing the news that Ven. Edwin Achi’s wife Sarah Achi is still in captivity. Their captors recently uploaded a picture of her and daughter, with a gun pointed at them. Their demands are incoherent at this point,” he wrote.
Posting a heart wrenching photo of the victims on Wednesday, he wrote: “This is not a country.”
A heartwarming act of kindness by Senator Natasha Hadiza Akpoti has captured hearts on social media after she surprised her long-time domestic staff, Abdul Bambamba, with a home of his own.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING
Abdul, a skilled plaster-of-Paris (POP) artisan, had been contracted to work on a building, unaware that he was actually constructing his future home, the emotional revelation left him in tears of disbelief and gratitude.
In her words, she said:
“This particular house has a special story behind it, and the owner does not know it belongs to him. His name is Abdul Bambamba. He is actually an uncle to my children. I was married to his relative.
Even though the marriage failed, Abdul remained committed to me. He always cared for me and the children, even before I met my husband now. He has been a very special person to me.”
The gesture was more than just a gift; it was a recognition of years of loyalty and unwavering support. According to Senator Natasha, Abdul is more than an artisan, he is a family.
Even after her previous marriage ended, Abdul remained a steadfast presence, looking after her and her children through difficult times and significant milestones.
Overwhelmed by his humility, kindness, and steadfast loyalty, Senator Natasha decided to honor him in a way he would never expect: by giving him a home he had helped build with his own hands.
The touching moment has gone viral on social media, with many praising Senator Natasha’s generosity and describing Abdul’s loyalty as rare and commendable.
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Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s daughter Simone confirms romance with wrestler Tatyanna Dumas
Simone Johnson, the eldest daughter of actor Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, has confirmed her romance with fellow wrestler Tatyanna Dumas.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING
Simone took to their shared Instagram account to give fans a sweet look at their love story.
“From day one,” the two wrote in the caption of an Instagram video posted Dec. 7, “to everything time can’t erase.”
Dwayne ?The Rock? Johnson?s daughter Simone confirms romance with wrestler Tatyanna Dumas
In the video—set to Charli XCX’s “Everything is Romantic”—Simone, 24, and Tatyanna, 26, could be seen spending time together at the beach, grabbing dinner, traveling and sharing a few sweet kisses.
The video echoed the lyrics from the song, with the duo writing, “Fall in love, again and again.”
Dwayne ?The Rock? Johnson?s daughter Simone confirms romance with wrestler Tatyanna Dumas
The couple first started their joint Instagram account in early November, writing in the bio, “Two souls. One story. Exploring life like it’s a main event.”
Through the account, Simone—who wrestles under the name Ava Raine—and Tatyanna have given fans an insider view of their joint wrestling careers as they’ve traveled around the globe.
The move came shortly after Simone—whose mother is Dwayne’s ex Dany Garcia—and Tatyanna joined the actor on the red carpet at the premiere of his film The Smashing Machine in September.
And as a fourth-generation wrestler, the Moana actor said he was incredibly honored that his daughter wanted to join in the family business of wrestling.
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