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 Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Oluyinka Olumide, said the ongoing demolition in the state is not targeted at any group. Olumide stated this in an interview on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily programme on Wednesday. Editor’s Pick CBN Issues New Directive To Banks, Nigerians On Old, … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesome Wike, commenced the demolishing exercise in Abuja on Monday. This online media platform gathered that the FCT Administration demolished its first structure, a fully completed multimillion naira duplex for building in an alleged unapproved plot of land. EDITOR’S PICKS JUST IN: Police Service … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Kano state governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has said that he has no regret whatsoever on the demolition exercise and recovery of public properties that were illegally acquired and distributed to sacred cows by the immediate past administration. He disclosed this on Friday while receiving the Emir of Kano Alh Aminu … Read more
A Federal High Court in Kano has issued an order to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, halting the ongoing demolition of buildings in the state. The court granted a Motion which sought to restrain the Kano State Government from demolishing structures along BUK road. The court also directed the state government to cease plans to demolish … Read more
Lagos State Government has announced the intensified efforts to reduce incidences of building collapse as the rainy season approaches. It said no effort would be spared in demolishing derelict buildings across the state. The General Manager, Lagos State Building Control Agency, Gbolahan Oki, made this known during the demolition of distressed buildings located at 17b, … Read more