FCT: Wike visits site of collapsed hotel, orders arrest of owner, contractor
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has visited the site of a collapsed building known as Ugo West Hotel in Jikwoyi, Abuja, and directed that the owner and contractor be arrested immediately. Wike arrived at the location after reports of the incident and expressed anger over what happened, describing the collapse as […]
Many trapped as Ugo West Hotel under construction collapses in Jikwoyi, Abuja
A tragic building collapse has been reported in Abuja after a hotel under construction, identified as Ugo West Hotel, gave way in the Jikwoyi area. The incident has left several people feared trapped under the rubble. Eyewitnesses said the structure collapsed suddenly, leaving workers and others at the site buried in debris. The unexpected incident […]
Yemco School Building Collapses In Aguda, Ogba, Lagos
A four-storey building housing Yemco Nursery, Primary and Comprehensive College collapsed around midday at 11 Adudatu Street, Aguda, Ogba, Lagos. Students and teachers had been evacuated minutes before the incident, preventing casualties. Residents said the building had shown early signs of distress, including cracks and falling window frames, prompting the quick evacuation. An elderly man […]
Two bodies recovered from rubble of burnt Great Nigeria Insurance Building in Lagos
Emergency workers in Lagos have recovered two bodies from the rubble of the Great Nigeria Insurance building that was recently destroyed by fire. The discovery was made during a search operation after firefighters and rescue teams gained full access to the damaged structure. Officials said the intense fire caused the building to collapse partially, making […]
Again, one dead, eight rescued as three-storey building collapses in Lagos
A fresh building collapse in the Apapa area of Lagos has claimed one life, while eight people were rescued alive. The tragic incident happened on Thursday at No. 28 Baale Alayabiagba Street, in the Alayabiagba community of Ajegunle, Apapa. According to the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), the three-storey building, which had a penthouse, […]
NUJ calls for implementation of workers’ promotion exercise in Abia
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Abia State Council, has called on the Abia State Government to ensure the full implementation of the recently approved 2024–2025 promotion exercise for civil servants. The union commended Governor Alex Otti for approving the process but expressed concern that the last promotion exercise has yet to reflect in workers’ […]
Ebonyi: Gov Nwifuru orders full investigation into collapse of students’ hostel
Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has asked for a full investigation into how a building used by students of Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu Alike Ikwo, collapsed. He said that most cases like this happen because of human mistakes or because people fail to follow building regulations, which puts lives at risk. He expressed […]
UPDATE: One Person Confirmed Dead, 12 Others Rescued In Lagos Building Collapse
A sad event happened in Lagos when a three-storey building collapsed at 10 Oremeta Street, Ojodu. The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) confirmed that one person died and 12 others were rescued from the rubble. The building had a restaurant called Equal Right Restaurant and was also used by families and customers. It suddenly collapsed […]
Two Bodies Recovered As Two-storey Building Collapses In Lagos
A tragic incident occurred at Mega Mall Estate, Inikpa Ajah, Lagos, on Tuesday, January 28, as a two-storey building collapsed. Emergency responders arrived quickly, working tirelessly to rescue anyone trapped under the debris. A video from the scene shows them digging through the rubble, hoping to find survivors. So far, two bodies have been found, […]
Three-Storey Building Crashes Down in Rivers State
A three-storey building under construction in Rivers State collapsed on Tuesday morning, October 29, 2024. The building, located in Iriebe Community within Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, was still in the early stages when it fell. Workers had already arrived for the day’s work, but fortunately, there have been no reports of injuries or fatalities. Local […]