BREAKING: Panic erupted at Nigeria’s National Assembly after fire reportedly gutted part of the Senate wing, forcing lawmakers, staff, and visitors to flee the complex.
Eyewitnesses said thick smoke was seen billowing from the affected section as emergency responders battled to contain the blaze. Some senators and aides were reportedly evacuated in haste amid fears the fire could spread to adjoining offices.
The cause of the incident is still unclear as of the time of reporting, while authorities are yet to issue a full official statement on the extent of damage or possible casualties.
The development has triggered tension around the Assembly complex, with security operatives tightening access to the area.
More details shortly.
BREAKING NEWS:
The Department of State Services (DSS) has reportedly alerted the Edo State Government about a possible plot by båndits to carry out a mass åbduction of school children.
BOKI, NIGERIA — The Danare community in Boki Local Government Area, Cross River State, was thrown into a state of panic earlier today following an unauthorized incursion by over 200 officers of the Cameroonian Armed Forces.
Senate @NGRSenate Orders Arrest of Ex-NNPCL @nnpclimited Boss Mele Kyari Over Alleged N210tn Unaccounted Funds. - Legislative vibes https://t.co/83W8jLyBvm
@ChidiOdinkalu@OvieOmoAgege@SenateNGR@NGRSenate is the official handle for the Nigerian Senate, I think everyone is making the mistake of using @SenateNGR which is not verified and not the official handle.
We should all kindly take note ✅🙏
@NGRSenate is the official handle of the Nigerian Senate, I think everyone is making the mistake of using @SenateNGR which is not the Senates handle, it's bio says unofficial and it's not verified.
We should all kindly take note.
Beware. ✅🙏
"Mr. Speaker, what exactly are our Service Chiefs doing?! Terrorists and bandits are literally taking over Nigerian territory!
Their fundamental duty is to secure and protect our land, yet communities are falling under their control.
In the first week of May, bandits invaded my hometown of Goro in Sokoto State — they killed one person and abducted 10 women and children. Just five days later, they struck Rimau town, killing another innocent soul and abducting 24 more people .Where is the urgency? Where is the decisive action? As a nation, where are we heading if our military and security leadership cannot reclaim our own soil from these criminals?
This is unacceptable. The Service Chiefs must rise to the occasion and do their job — enough is enough! #SecureNigeria #EndInsecurity"