45 h. ago Lagos building collapse: 12 rescued, 5 dead as rescue efforts continue

By Toks David A devastating collapse of a three-storey building at 9 & 10 Oremeta Street, Ojodu-Berger, on April 19, 2025, has claimed five lives, with 12 victims rescued alive as of 02:41 a.m. on Sunday, April 20. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), which confirmed the figures, reported that the deceased include three […] The post Lagos building collapse: 12 rescued, 5 dead as rescue efforts continue appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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47 h. ago Lagos building collapse: 12 rescued, 5 dead as rescue operations continue

By Toks David A devastating collapse of a three-storey building at 9 & 10 Oremeta Street, Ojodu-Berger, on Saturday, April 19, has claimed five lives, with 12 victims rescued alive as of 02:41 a.m. on Sunday, April 20. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), which confirmed the figures, reported that the deceased include three […] The post Lagos building collapse: 12 rescued, 5 dead as rescue operations continue appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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48 h. ago Lagos Building Collapse Update: 12 rescued, 5 dead as rescue operations continue

By Toks David A devastating collapse of a three-storey building at 9 & 10 Oremeta Street, Ojodu-Berger, on Saturday, April 19, has claimed five lives, with 12 victims rescued alive as of 02:41 a.m. on Sunday, April 20. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), which confirmed the figures, reported that the deceased include three […] The post Lagos Building Collapse Update: 12 rescued, 5 dead as rescue operations continue appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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57 h. ago JUST IN: Second casualty recorded in Lagos building collapse

By John Ogunsemore A second victim has died in the building collapse that occurred in the Ojodu-Berger area of Lagos State on Saturday. Head, Public Education of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Amodu Shakiru disclosed this in a message sent to Daily Sun on Saturday evening. “A second dead casualty has been recorded […] The post JUST IN: Second casualty recorded in Lagos building collapse appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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57 h. ago One Killed, 12 Rescued In Lagos Building Collapse (Pictures)

At least one person has been killed at the scene of the two-storey building that collapsed on Oremeta Street in Ojodu-Berger area of Lagos State. It was gathered that 12 persons were rescued in the unfortunate incident which occurred on Saturday. This was contained in a statement by Permanent Secretary of Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, […] The post One Killed, 12 Rescued In Lagos Building Collapse (Pictures) appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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63 h. ago Lagos: Ojodu building collapse traps victims, rescue efforts intensify [Video & Images]

The Sun A three-storey building housing Equal Rights Restaurant and Bar collapsed at 10 Oremeta Street, Ojodu-Berger, on Saturday, April 19, trapping several victims under debris. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) received distress alerts at 09:45 hrs and activated its Emergency Response Plans, with response teams arriving by 09:52 hrs. Eight victims have […] The post Lagos: Ojodu building collapse traps victims, rescue efforts intensify [Video & Images] appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago 3 Suspects Killed As Police Rescue Kidnapped US Missionary In South Africa

United States missionary Josh Sullivan, who was abducted from his church last week has been rescued by the police after a shoot-out in which three suspects were killed, South African police said Wednesday. LEADERSHIP recalls that 45-year-old Sullivan was taken at gunpoint last Thursday while delivering a sermon at the Fellowship Baptist Church in Motherwell […]

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1 week ago Kebbi student rescued, Katsina bandits killed in joint security raids

The Katsina State Police Command, in a collaborative effort with the military and the Department of State Services, have killed five armed bandits in the state. In a statement signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, Assistant Commissioner of Police, Olumuyiwa Adejobi and made available to PUNCH Online on Friday, Adejobi said on April 10, Read More

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1 week ago 1 Bandit Killed As Security Agents Rescue 10 Kidnap Victims In Katsina

One bandit was neutralised as security agents rescued 10 abducted victims during a coordinated operation in Musawa local government area of Katsina State. The victims comprising six women and four men were abducted from the communities of Kiroro, Kabbi, and Dogon Marke by armed bandits. According to a statement by Katsina Commissioner for Internal Security […]

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1 week ago Security operatives rescue 10 kidnap victims, kill 1 bandit in Katsina 

Katsina State Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs announced that joint security operatives have rescued 10 kidnapped victims including six women and four men who were abducted from Kiroro, Kabbi, and Dogon Marke communities, Musawa Local Government Area of the state by armed bandits on Tuesday. A statement by the Commissioner of Internal Security Read More

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1 week ago Nearly 100 dead in Dominican Republic nightclub roof collapse

Rescuers raced to find survivors early Wednesday after the roof of a Dominican Republic nightclub collapsed during a concert by popular singer Rubby Perez, one of nearly 100 people killed in the disaster. Rescue workers were pressing on with the search effort, which more than 24 hours after the roof caved in began to be Read More

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1 week ago “700 Buildings To Be Demolished, Not 1,500 – FG Gives Update On Lagos

The Federal Government has announced that only 700 buildings will be demolished to facilitate the construction of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, marking a significant reduction from the previously estimated 1,500 structures. This update was revealed by the Lagos State Controller of Works, Mrs. Olukorede Kesha, during a stakeholders’ meeting held on Tuesday. According to Kesha, […] The post “700 Buildings To Be Demolished, Not 1,500 – FG Gives Update On Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway Project appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Gunmen kill 2 Chinese, policeman in Abia, 4 expatriates rescued

By Okey Sampson, Umuahia Gunmen attacked and killed two Chinese nationals and a policeman on Friday, 4 April 2025, in Agukwu-Amaya, Ndundu Community, Uturu, Isuikwuato Local Government Area of Abia State. Security forces later rescued four Chinese expatriates and two police officers. Abia State Police Public Relations Officer Maureen Chinaka confirmed the incident in a […] The post Gunmen kill 2 Chinese, policeman in Abia, 4 expatriates rescued appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Nigerian Muslims in diaspora plan N500m educational project in Epe

Tribune Online Nigerian Muslims in diaspora plan N500m educational project in Epe A group of Nigerian Muslims based in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and Europe has unveiled plans to build a ₦500 million educational facility in Epe, Lagos State, with the mission of propagating Islam by deploying their resources to support education and sports. Nigerian Muslims in diaspora plan N500m educational project in Epe Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Security Agents Kill Suspected Kidnapper, Rescue Victim In Anambra

A member of a five-man kidnapping gang has been neutralised by a joint security team in Ihiala, Ihiala local government area of Anambra State. The security team comprising personnel of the Nigerian Police, military and Ihiala vigilante also rescued a kidnap victim which the hoodlums were trying to escape with in a black shuttle bus […]

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3 w. ago Lagos, LIFC Sign Partner City Of UK To Build International Financial Centre

The Lagos State government, in partnership with EnterpriseNGR under the platform of the Lagos International Financial Council (LIFC), on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding with City of UK and the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) for the development of an International Financial Centre in Lagos to drive economic growth. The signing of the […]

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3 w. ago Lagos govt inaugurates school buildings in Ojo, Badagry, others

Tribune Online Lagos govt inaugurates school buildings in Ojo, Badagry, others Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has inaugurated new school buildings – a new block of classrooms at Ipara Junior College, Majiyagbe; State Junior High School Ibereko, Badagry; Awori Junior College, Ojo and Thogli community grammar school, Badagry. The projects are spearheaded by the Committee on Rehabilitation of Public Schools (SCRPS). In addition, the state government […] Lagos govt inaugurates school buildings in Ojo, Badagry, others Tribune Online

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