At least two people were feared dead, and one critically injured as fire razed a part of the Embassy of Canada in Abuja on Monday.
According to eyewitnesses, the incident occurred while the Embassy's power generating plant was being repaired, and fire broke out from it.
Sources said the victims were part of the technical crew attending to the generating set when the incident happened. Some staff, who ran out of the Embassy for refuge outside the gates, told our correspondent that the fire broke out at about 12pm as fire fighting trucks moved in to extinguish the inferno.
The Head of Operations of the FCT Fire Service, Amiola Adebayo, confirmed the incident, saying that some victims had been rushed to the hospital.
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Nigeria: Several Feared Dead As Rival Gang Clash At Drinking Spot in BenueAt least several persons have reportedly been killed in Chito and Tyo Akosu communities of Ukum Local Government Area, LGA, Benue State following a brawl between two rival gangs leading to a bloody fight at a drinking spot in Tyo Akosu's settlement.
Read more »
Nigeria: Abuja Hotels Bolster Security Amid U.S. Embassy's Security AlertIn response to the security alert issued by the U.S. embassy in Nigeria, cautioning its citizens about increased threats targeting major hotels in the country's capital city, hotels in Abuja have taken immediate steps to enhance the safety and security of their guests.
Read more »
Nigeria: How National Assembly Clerk Violates Nigeria's Code of Conduct LawThe company owned by NASS Clerk Tambuwal was incorporated in 2010 and is focused on 'trading, to carry on the business of general contracting, trading, import, export, general logistics services, supplies, transportation, etc.'
Read more »
Nigeria: Climate Change Poses Risks to Nigeria - Agora Policy ReportAn Abuja-based think tank, Agora Policy, has warned that unless urgent and bold actions are taken, Nigeria risks becoming one of the worst-affected countries by climate change.
Read more »
Nigeria: Climate Change Poses Grave Risks to NigeriaNigeria is facing significant health and environmental threats and risks losing $100 billion annually from the impact of climate change, according to a new report.
Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu, Appointment of Partisan RECs and the Endangering of Nigeria's DemocracyEditorial - Tinubu should embrace universal best practices in making these appointments or else, he risks being seen as a leader mired in the morass of deception...
Read more »