4 d. ago Myanmar Earthquake: Death Toll Surpasses 1,600 As Rescue Efforts Continue

Myanmar’s military leadership has confirmed that 1,644 people have died, with 3,408 injured and 139 still missing. after a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar on Friday and sending tremors as far as Thailand and Pakistan. Rescue efforts are underway as emergency teams struggle to reach those trapped under collapsed buildings. The city of Mandalay, the […]

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2 w. ago Regulation Key to Ending Quackery In Architecture — Gbajabiamila

The Chief of Staff to the President, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, has assured the Nigerian Institute of Architects (NIA) that the Federal Government will collaborate with the institute to ensure proper regulation in order to curtail the incessant building collapse witnessed in different parts of the country. Gbajabiamila spoke at the State House on Wednesday […]

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3 w. ago Building collapse: Certified accreditors will compliment govt’s activities — LASBCA boss

Tribune Online Building collapse: Certified accreditors will compliment govt’s activities — LASBCA boss According to him, the certified accreditors would help in screening of drawings, stage inspection and monitoring to ensure compliance with the Lagos State Building Control Regulations. Building collapse: Certified accreditors will compliment govt’s activities — LASBCA boss Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Lagos collapsed building: Death toll rises to 5, 1 more person rescued

By Christopher Oji Death toll has increased  to four as additional two  dead bodies have  been  recoverd from the  rubbles in the collapsed  building  that occurred yesterday in Lekki Lagos. Two bodies were recovered on Wednesday when the building collapsed while 14 persons were rescued. However,two more bodies were recovered yesterday ,while one person was […] The post Lagos collapsed building: Death toll rises to 5, 1 more person rescued appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago UPDATE: Four bodies recovered, 15 rescued in Lagos building collapse

Tribune Online UPDATE: Four bodies recovered, 15 rescued in Lagos building collapse No fewer than four dead bodies have been retrieved and 15 persons rescued so far from the scene of the collapsed building at Oriwu Estate, Elf Busstop, inward Ajah, Lekki/Epe expressway Lagos State. According to the first responder, two bodies were recovered on Wednesday immediately after the incident occurred, and an additional two bodies were […] UPDATE: Four bodies recovered, 15 rescued in Lagos building collapse Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Lagos building collapse: Death toll rises to 5, one other rescued

By Christopher Oji The death toll has increased to five as two additional dead bodies have been retrieved from the rubble of a collapsed building that occurred in Lekki, Lagos. Two bodies were recovered on Wednesday when the building collapsed, while 14 persons were rescued. However, two more bodies were recovered while one person was […] The post Lagos building collapse: Death toll rises to 5, one other rescued appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Growing crisis of building failures – how poor soil testing is costing lives

Tribune Online Growing crisis of building failures – how poor soil testing is costing lives   A building collapse is not just a structural failure—it is a human tragedy. Families are displaced, lives are lost, and investments are wiped out in seconds. Yet, behind every failed structure lies an overlooked but critical factor: poor soil testing and weak foundation design. As an engineering geologist and building control expert, I have […] Growing crisis of building failures – how poor soil testing is costing lives Tribune Online

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4 w. ago Tragedy Strikes In Lagos As Building Under Construction Collapses

A building under construction in the Lekki Phase 1 area of Lagos State has collapsed, trapping several people under the rubble. The incident occurred at around 4 pm on Wednesday, according to Lagos State Police Command’s spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin. Emergency responders quickly deployed to the scene, and rescue efforts are ongoing. As of the latest […] The post Tragedy Strikes In Lagos As Building Under Construction Collapses appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 w. ago JUST IN: 14 rescued, others trapped in Lagos building collapse

A building under construction at Oriwu Street in the Lekki Phase 1 area of Lagos State has collapsed, trapping several people under the rubble. The state police command’s spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed in a statement on Wednesday that the incident happened at about 4 pm. Hundeyin added that 14 persons had been rescued from the Read More

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