Building collapse in Kano Local Government Area traps workers. At least 11 people are trapped, with two rescued and taken to the hospital. Excavation efforts underway, with some bodies recovered, but the total number of casualties remains unknown. EKO HOT BLOG reports that an unidentified number of workers are currently trapped at a building which collapsed … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that an unconfirmed number of individuals may be trapped following the collapse of a five-storey building under construction at Basden Street, Fegge, in the commercial hub of Onitsha, Anambra State. Reports indicate that the building, intended for commercial use upon completion, collapsed during the early hours of Sunday while several construction workers … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that two residents of a two-storey building in the Ebute-Metta area of Lagos State have died after the collapse of the structure. The Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Emergency Management Authority (LASEMA), Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, disclosed the development in a statement on Friday. The building collapsed earlier on Friday, trapping at … Read more
Lagos, a bustling metropolis teeming with energy and life, has long grappled with seasonal flooding and a disturbing surge in building collapses. Beyond mere inconveniences, these issues have claimed precious lives and wreaked havoc on properties, exacting heavy tolls on residents and business establishments. Editor’s Pick NCAA Lifts Suspension On United Nigeria Airlines NDLEA Intensifies … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has issued a warning against engaging in building projects that lack supervision from the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA). The governor conveyed this message during a stakeholder’s engagement event themed “Achieving Building Compliance: A Task for All Stakeholders,” organized by LASBCA in Lagos … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has called on professionals in the building industry not to cut corners, saying cutting corners has been found to be responsible for many cases of building collapse in the state. This was as the governor urged residents to collaborate with the government to … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the newly appointed Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Oluyinka Olumide has said that transparency in the built sector and zero tolerance for building collapse would be his watchwords. He made this known after he assumed office amidst high expectations from stakeholders of the ministry. EDITOR’S PICKS Sanwo-Olu … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a two-storey building construction at 17, Olanrewaju Street, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos State, has suddenly collapsed. The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service disclosed the development in a statement on Wednesday. The service said the building caved in late Tuesday evening, after having its supporting base collapsed. However, none of the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a building sheltering Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) at a camp in Borno State has reportedly collapsed. This online media platform gathered that at least seven people died while two others sustained varying degrees of injuries in the incident. EDITOR’S PICKS JUST IN: Police Service Commission Orders Compulsory Retirement Of … Read more
The Lagos government has recently been on an aggressive mission to rid the state of defective buildings. The mission was intensified following multiple cases of building collapse in parts of the state in recent months. The government has taken its efforts to the popular Alaba market. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government … Read more
A three-floor building collapsed in the Apapa area of Lagos on Sunday. The collapse comes nearly two weeks after a seven-storey building crumbled on Banana Island. The Lagos government said the Banana Island building developers also ignored warnings to stop construction. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has said that the developers … Read more
Sanwo-Olu has blamed the FG for the unapproved Banana Island extension. The governor made the statement on Saturday when he led a delegation of government officials on an on-the-spot assessment of the site. A seven-storey building under construction had collapsed in the high-brow area, killing one person and leaving 25 injured. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
Last Wednesday, an ongoing seven-storey building collapsed on Banana Island. The collapse has prompted a probe and several mitigating actions by the Lagos government. The Lagos governor inspected the Banana Island collapsed building site on Saturday. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has condemned the illegal activities of developers hiding … Read more
A seven-storey building collapsed last week Wednesday in Lagos. The initial roll call on the day of the collapse suggested that only 25 people were at the construction site, but one body was eventually found. The Lagos government is probing the incident after saying the building construction went on unapproved. Eko Hot Blog reports that … Read more
A seven-storey building collapsed last week Wednesday in Lagos. The initial roll call on the day of the collapse suggested that only 25 people were at the construction site. However, emergency workers found a body more than a day later. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has inaugurated a seven-man technical committee … Read more
A seven-storey building collapsed on Wednesday in Lagos. The initial roll call suggested that only 25 people were at the construction site. However, emergency workers found a body more than a day later. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government is yet to ascertain the cause of the collapse of a seven-storey building … Read more
A seven-storey building collapsed on Wednesday in Lagos. The initial roll call suggested that only 25 people were at the construction site. However, emergency workers have made an unfortunate discovery. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) officials have found and recovered one body from the rubble of the collapsed building … Read more
Lagos State has witnessed an unusual high rate of building collapses in recent times. The state’s building control agency has taken a proactive step by demolishing a distressed structure. The agency urged residents to give reports of defective buildings. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA), on Tuesday, demolished a … Read more
The Lagos State Government is investigating the partial collapse of of an old building on 2/4 Oye Sonuga Street, Plamgrove, Mushin. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Engr. Omotayo Bamgbose-Martins on Friday visited the site of the four-floor building, which is said to be about 40 years old. … Read more
Two Rescued, Many Trapped As Another Building Collapses In Lagos. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a three-storey building has collapsed on Sonuga Street, Palm Avenue, in the Mushin area of Lagos State. A yet-to-be-identified person and a child have been rescued from the rubble of the three-storey building that collapsed on Sonuga Street, … Read more