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Lightning kills 14 at refugee camp in Uganda

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At least 14 people, including several children, were killed in northern Uganda’s Palabek refugee camp when lightning struck a makeshift church during a heavy storm on Saturday evening.

According to the police, around 50 people had gathered for prayer when lightning hit the building’s metal roof.

William Komech, the resident district commissioner for the Lamwo region, confirmed that the victims included five girls and nine boys, all between the ages of 14 and 18, adding that another 34 people sustained injuries and were treated at a nearby health centre.

He stated that most of the refugees in the camp are from South Sudan’s Nuer community and that Uganda’s government is coordinating with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, UNHCR, to provide aid to the survivors.

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“The government team is on the ground assisting families and ensuring the bodies are returned to their loved ones,” said Hillary Onek, Uganda’s Minister for Refugees and Disaster Preparedness.

Uganda has experienced several fatal lightning incidents in recent years. In 2011, lightning struck a primary school, killing 18 students. In August 2020, nine teenagers were killed in a similar incident.

Lightning also claimed the lives of four endangered mountain gorillas in Mgahinga National Park in February 2020.

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Just in : Dangote Refinery reduction in petrol price, now N970 per litre

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The Dangote Group has announced a reduction in the price of its Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) to N970 per liter.

This was contained in a statement issued by Anthony Chiejina, the Group’s Chief Branding and Communications Officer, on Sunday.
Chiejina stated that the refinery has lowered its petrol price for marketers from N990 to N970 per liter, providing them with a N20 discount per liter.

Furthermore, he emphasized that despite the price reduction, the quality of the company’s products remains uncompromised.

The statement regarding the price adjustment reads:

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“Dangote Petroleum Refinery has effected a reduction in the prevailing price of its Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) from N990/litre to N970/litre for the marketers.

“As the year comes to an end, this is our way of appreciating the good people of Nigeria for their unwavering support in making the Refinery a dream come true. In addition, this is to thank the government for their support as this will complement the measures put in place to encourage domestic enterprise for our collective well-being.

While the refinery would not compromise on the quality of its petroleum products, we assure you of best quality products that are environmentally friendly and sustainable.

“We are determined to keep ramping up production to meet and surpass our domestic fuel consumption; thus, dispelling any fear of a shortfall in supply.”

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Insecurity! Bandits k!ll 7 farmers, burn 50 bags of maize in Niger state

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Bandits have k!lled seven farmers, including a vigilante, and burnt 50 bags of maize inside a truck in Bangi, Mariga Local Government Area of Niger State.

Sources on Saturday, November 23, told Daily Trust that the victims had gone to bring the harvested maize home from their farm when the bandits ambushed them, k!lled all the occupants in the truck and set the truck.

Bandits have killed seven of our farmers who had gone to farm to bring the maize they had harvested home. The attackers hid and waited until after the victims had loaded the 50 bags of maize into the truck and were about to take off to return home when they opened fire on them. After k!lling the victims, they also set the truck and the 50 bags of maize already loaded ablaze,” a source said.

He said it was difficult for farmers in Mariga to harvest their crops this year due to k!llings and kidnappings by bandits.

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SAD! Roman Catholic Oldest Priest Monsignor Thomas Oleghe dies at 103

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The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Auchi, most Rev. Dr. Gabriel Ghieakhomo Dunia announces the passing unto eternal glory of Rt. Rev. Monsignor Thomas Oleghe, at the Immaculate Conception Cathedral Auchi, during the solemnity of Christ the King

Rev. Monsignor is the oldest Catholic Priest in Nigeria.

Monsignor Oleghe death is very remarkable as the centenarian died during the feast of Christ the King.

The demise of the priest of the order of Melchizedek should be best described as (TRANSITION TO GLORY)

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