Another Building Collapses In Lagos

A storey building has collapsed at Flour Mills Estate in the Badagry area of Lagos state.

The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service says the building, which was under construction, caved in on Wednesday.

The incident happened barely two weeks after the Ikoyi building collapse, which killed about 46 persons.

According to the acting coordinator of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), south-west, Ibrahim Farinloye, the incident happened at about 1 p.m.

He confirmed that four workers died in the incident, while five persons were rescued with various degree of injuries.

Mr. Farinloye said while the four persons that died were taken to the Badagry General Hospital for treatment, the injured workers were treated at Catholics hospital, Magbon.

The NEMA official said rescue operations have been concluded at the scene of the incident.

Another Building Collapses In Lagos

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3 Killed In Gas Explosion

A gas explosion that has killed about five persons at Ladipo in Mushin Local Government area of Lagos State.

The explosion occurred this morning at the Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) domestic retail Centre located on Ojekunle Street at the popular Ladipo Spare Parts Market.

Spokesman for the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Ibrahim Farinloye, confirmed the incident in an interview with Inspiration FM.

While a 10-year-old boy was rescued and taken to the hospital, he died before getting to a medical Centre.

Farinloye explained that the fire at the scene had already been put out while emergency workers were making effort to recover more bodies.

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Buhari Condoles Dangote

President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with Founder and Chairman of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, over the passing of his younger brother and Vice President of the Dangote Group, Sani Dangote on Sunday.

President Buhari in a statement by his media aide, Femi Adesina, on Monday joined the family in mourning the industrious son, who over the years played a key role in the success of the family business, dedicating his time to ensure fairness and optimum result in all endeavours.

Reputed for his gentleness, loyalty and generosity, President Buhari urged approximation of his wonderful deeds on earth, praying that the Almighty God will grant him eternal rest.

Buhari Condoles Dangote.

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