**Fire Envelops Federal Secretariat in Abuja, Causes Widespread Panic** A section of the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF) in Abuja was engulfed by a devastating fire on Monday morning. The cause of the incident is yet to be confirmed, but sources speculate that a power surge might have triggered the blaze. Firefighters were quickly deployed to the scene to battle the inferno and prevent it from spreading to other parts of the building. At the time of filling this report, officials of the Federal Fire Service were yet to comment on the incident. The dry season, which is characterized by hot and dry weather conditions, is a peak period for fire incidents in Nigeria. In recent months, several markets and buildings have been gutted by fire in various parts of the country. Recall that the Singer Market in Kano, a popular market in Northern Nigeria, was ravaged by fire just a few days ago. The incident is a stark reminder of the vulnerability of our public buildings and infrastructure to fire incidents. In Lagos, the commercial hub of Nigeria, several buildings have been destroyed by fire in the past months, including a popular supermarket that caught fire last year. Similarly, in Yobe State, a major fire incident occurred at a market, causing significant losses. The Federal Secretariat fire incident is a cause for concern, particularly as it occurred in the heart of Abuja, the nation's capital. As investigations into the cause of the incident continue, Nigerians are urged to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.