Lagos: Flood, Building Collapse, Demolition And Matters Arising

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

Lagos Govt Cautions Artisans Against Unsupervised Construction Projects

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

“No Discrimination In Demolition:” Lagos Govt Denies Targeting Igbo Properties

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

FCT: Wike Begins Demolition Exercise, Razes Multimillion Naira Duplex

Wike Demolition

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

No Regrets Over Demolition Exercise In Kano Metropolis, Says Gov.Yusuf

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

Lagos Pulls Down Distressed Buildings

Lagos Pulls Down Distressed Buildings

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