Contractors Flee as Two-Story Building Collapses in Umuahia on Christmas Day

A two-story building still under construction at No. 20 Ozuitem Street, Umuahia, the Abia State capital, collapsed on Christmas Day while site workers were off duty. The structure is reported to belong to a “very wealthy” resident of Umuahia. Although the official cause of the collapse is yet to be determined, neighbors have alleged that … Read more

Lagos Govt Begins Demolition of Shanties, Illegal Structures in Ikoyi

The Lagos State Government, through the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA), has begun demolishing shanties and illegal structures around NIPOST on Bourdillon Road in the Ikoyi area. A statement released on Sunday by LASBCA’s Director of Public Affairs, Adu Ademuyiwa, stated that the demolition is part of the state government’s ongoing commitment to urban … Read more