Tag: building collapse
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One person dead, others trapped as building collapses in Ondo
One person has been confirmed dead following a building collapse in Akure, the Ondo State capital. The affected storey building located along Fanibi Junction within Akure metropolis collapsed while the occupants were fast asleep. A body of a woman was retrieved from the debris while members of her family were said to be trapped. According…
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Rainfall: Plane crashes, collapse of bridges likely – NEMA
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), on Thursday, said the country may witness plane crashes following the onset of rainfall. The prediction, according to the agency is due to the volume of rainfall witnessed in some parts of the country and how the runways are constructed. The agency also said the above-normal rainfall could lead…
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UPDATE: Seven dead, 20 injured in Lagos collapsed building
Seven people have been confirmed dead and 20 others injured in Sunday’s collapsed building in Obalende, Eti-Osa area of Lagos State. A three-storey building under construction at No, 60 Odo Street, Obalende Eti-Osa, caved in with many people trapped. Director-General, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, Dr. Femi Oke-Osanyintolu confirmed that seven dead bodies had…
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Heavy rain collapses building in Abia, five feared dead
About five persons have reportedly died in a building collapse incident in Aba, the commercial nerve of Abia State. According to reports, the building collapsed on Wednesday after a heavy rain that fell throughout Tuesday. Eyewitness account say one person who was rescued from the rumble, is receiving treatment in an undisclosed hospital. Sources informed…
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One dead, four injured as building collapses in Delta
One person died and four others were injured after a building collapsed in Okwe, Oshimili South Local Government Area of Delta State. It was gathered that the one-storey building was originally a car park which was remodelled. It was being roofed when it collapsed. The owner, Capt. Sam Akaraiwe (rtd), supervised the work. The structure…
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Why buildings collapse in Nigeria
The Builder, Construction and Skilled Artisans Association of Nigeria (BACSAAN) has attributed selfishness of contractors as the major factor responsible for the incessant collapse of buildings in Nigeria. Members of BACSAAN comprise bricklayers, carpenters, welders, plumbers, tilers, Aluminium, block makers among others. The National President of BACSAAN, Alhaji Fasasi Muhammad-Jamiu stated this on Sunday during…
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Another building collapses on Lagos Island, one dead, six rescued [Photos/Video]
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) on Saturday rescued six people alive, underneath the rubbles of a three-story building which collapsed on Freeman Street, Lagos Island, Lagos State. The agency also recovered the body of a child who died in the collapsed building. Three storey building collapsed early Saturday morning at 20 Freeman street,…
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Two kids murdered, 10 injured in Lagos building collapse
Two children were on Wednesday confirmed dead and 10 others injured after a story building collapsed in Lagos. The sad incident occurred at 46, Gafari Balogun Street Ogudu, around 12:30pm. It was gathered that the edifice collapsed following a mudslide which was occasioned by a heavy downpour. Director General (DG) Lagos…
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Two kids killed, 10 injured in Lagos building collapse
Two children were confirmed dead and 10 others injured after a story building collapsed in Lagos on Wednesday. The incident occurred at 46, Gafari Balogun Street Ogudu, around 12:30pm. It was gathered that the building collapsed following a mudslide which was occasioned by heavy downpour in that part of the state. According to the Director…
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Man trapped as three-storey building collapses in Lagos
A man, yet-to-be-identified, was trapped under rubble as a three-storey building under construction collapsed in Ago Palace Way axis of Lagos State on Friday. The Director-General of Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), Dr Oluwafemi Oke-Osanyintolu, who confirmed this, noted that emergency officials were already at the scene and making efforts to rescue the trapped…