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Bride dies after falling into well

A bride-to-be has died after tripping and falling into a well at her bridal shower in Danbatta, northern Nigeria.

Fatima Abubakar, 16, was set to tie the knot with her fiancé on Thursday.

Her father told the BBC that she was standing very close to the well when the accident happened at her aunt’s home on Wednesday, where she was celebrating with friends.

He said his daughter was excited about the wedding, adding that she and her fiancé were very much in love.

The groom is distraught and could not talk on the phone.

Her father said their would-be wedding guests were now mourning at his home.

 

Source: bbc.com

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Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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