Peter Obi Condemns Frequent Building Collapses, Calls for Arrest of Negligent Builders
In Nigeria, recent cases of building collapses have become a growing concern, leading many to call for stricter safety measures. Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s candidate in the 2023 presidential election, has publicly spoken out, urging the government to hold irresponsible builders accountable and prioritize safety in construction. This concern follows a recent incident in […]
Lagos Orders Demolition of Police Barracks Over Imminent Collapse
The Lagos State Government has issued an urgent notice regarding the demolition of the Mopol 20 Barracks located in Onigbongbo, Ikeja, due to the risk of collapse. This action follows an assessment by the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), which found that some parts of the barracks are in a critical state. The demolition […]
Four People Injured as Building Collapses After Heavy Rain in Plateau State
In Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State, a residential building collapsed early Monday morning after heavy rain swept through the area. The house, owned by a local man named Samuel Stephen, could not withstand the pressure from the intense rainfall that weakened its foundation. According to local sources, the heavy downpour, which lasted for […]
Jigawa : Father and young son d!e as building collapses
A tragic incident occurred in Madabe village, Buji Local Government Area of Jigawa State, on the night of Sunday, August 11, 2024. During a heavy downpour, a building collapsed, resulting in the deaths of a 30-year-old man and his two-year-old son. The event has left the local community in deep shock and mourning as they […]
Building Collapse in Lagos: Three Workers Confirmed Dead
Today, July 25, a tragic incident occurred in the Maryland area of Lagos state when a building collapsed at Arowojobe Estate. This unfortunate event has resulted in the loss of three lives. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has confirmed that the collapse happened at No. 13, Wilson Mba Street, Arowojobe Estate. The Permanent […]
School Building Collapses on Students Taking Exams in Jos
Saints Academy, a two-story secondary school located in Jos North LGA, Plateau State’s Busa-Buji neighborhood, fell this morning, July 12, 2024. Just before 11 a.m., students were finishing exams when the building fell, and many are worried that they may be buried beneath the rubble.
Tragedy in Ebonyi as Three-Storey Building Collapses
In Ebonyi State’s capital, Abakiliki, a three-storey building collapsed tragically on Tuesday night. The incident happened near the Alex Ekwueme Federal Teaching Hospital Abakaliki (AE-FUTHA 1). Rescue operations are underway as workers remain trapped in the rubble. One person has been rescued and taken to the hospital. The building is owned by Hon. Oluchukwu Ukie […]
Five-Story Building Under Construction Collapses in Onitsha
A five-story building that was being built collapsed on Wednesday in Onitsha, Anambra State. Reports indicate that the building fell down at about 7:15 in the morning. The source said. “I was going to work this morning when I saw it. The entire building came down in rubbles.“I don’t think there were casualties in the […]