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 […]
Why fire outbreaks may never be totally eliminated — Lagos Fire Service
The Lagos State Fire Service has explained that completely eradicating fire outbreaks may not be realistic, even with strong prevention measures. According to the agency, fires can be triggered by several unpredictable factors, including electrical faults, human error, and environmental conditions, making total elimination nearly impossible. Officials noted that while technology, awareness campaigns, and safety […]
Lagos Fire Service rescues 84-year-old man from deep well in Aboru
The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service has confirmed the successful rescue of an 84-year-old man who fell into a deep well in the Aboru area of Lagos on Tuesday morning. According to the agency, an emergency call was received at about 10:09 a.m. from No. 35A, Fadeyemi Street, Pipeline area of Aboru, under the […]
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, […]