Five Dead, 26 Injured in Lagos Building Collapse – Police sources

By Zagazola Makama

Five persons have been confirmed dead while 26 others sustained varying degrees of injuries following the collapse of a two-storey building under construction in the Ojodu area of Lagos State.

The incident occurred at about 9:00 a.m. on Friday at No. 10 Oremeta Street, Ojodu, where the building, owned by Equal Right Company, caved in during ongoing construction work aimed at adding a third floor.

Police at the Lagos state command said that the building, which had remained under construction for several years, was being used as a restaurant on the ground floor, with staff and customers trapped at the time of the collapse.

Upon receipt of a distress call, the police said rescue efforts were swiftly activated as a combined team of conventional policemen, Police Tactical Teams, firefighters, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), Lagos State Ambulance Service, Red Cross, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), and Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) were mobilized to the scene.

“So far, 26 victims who sustained varying degrees of injuries have been rescued and taken to the hospital for treatment, while five persons were recovered dead,” the statement read.

Police said search and rescue operations are ongoing, as more victims may still be trapped under the debris.

aFive Dead, 26 Injured in Lagos Building Collapse – Police sources

INTERNATIONAL GOLFERS ARRIVE DELTA STATE

· LATE OLARE-AJA OF KOKO GOLF TOURNAMENT BEGINS IN KOKO

· AKOGATE, COUNTRY CLUB UNVEIL ACTIVITIES FOR AGANBI MEMORIAL

By: Our Reporter

The Late Olare-Aja of Koko Golf Classic is due to begin on Friday, April 25, 2025 in Delta State.

The tournament scheduled from April 25-27 will be held at Country Club, Canaan Land.

‘’The invitational event is to celebrate the life and legacy of Deacon S. E. Aganbi, Second Republic Politician, Bible Interpreter and Revered Founder of Canaan Land, who served his people with unwavering dedication until his passing. It is also to honour his enduring values of leadership, integrity, love and cultural stewardship’’ a statement by the Chief Executive Officer of Akogate Group, Felix Aganbi said.

The statement issued in Koko, headquarters of Warri North Local Government Area, expressed excitement about the tournament’s potential success.

‘’ ‘’There is a huge amount at stake. We are looking forward to the top talent from across the world competing at the Late Olare-Aja of Koko Golf Classic. We are also looking forward to a memorable weekend filled with friendship, competition and community spirit.

The statement highlighted Akogate’s role in the advancement of sports and inspiration of sportspersons in Nigeria and abroad.

‘’We are excited by the overall enthusiasm of amateur and professional golfers towards the history making Late Olare-Aja of Koko Golf Classic’’

The statement unveiled badminton, table tennis, darts, Ayo, Ludo, cocktail night and award presentation party as activities lined up for the celebration of the life of the renowned lawyer and politician’’.

It further highlighted the exceptional opportunity for rising stars to compete against world-class players.

‘There are a lot of players who will be playing. There are also many players on the waiting list hoping to gain entry. It will be a star-studded field’’ the statement added.

INTERNATIONAL GOLFERS ARRIVE DELTA STATE

Council Durbar inaugurated to revive cultural heritage—Committee Secretary

By: Yahaya Wakili

The Bade emirate council durbar committee was inaugurated three years ago by His Royal Highness, the Mai of Bade, Alhaji Abubakar Umar Suleiman, with sole responsibility to revive and improve the cultural heritage of the emirate.

The secretary of the committee, Alhaji Sale Garba Suleiman, disclosed this to newsmen in Gashua, the headquarters of the emirate. He said, By reviving our cultural heritage, our younger generation will grow up with their own culture.

He revealed that the committee will solicit advice and cooperation from the Yobe State Art and Culture Board to improve and boost our cultural heritage and also advise other emirates to emulate what the Bade Emirate Council is doing.

Sale maintained that his royal father was the first person who put his contribution into the committee account; therefore, he appealed to all sons and Bade emirate lovers to contribute generously to this committee.

The Secretary thanks and deeply appreciates the leadership of His Royal Highness, the Mai of Bade, Alhaji Abubakar Umar Suleiman, for his dedication to preserving the rich cultural heritage of Bade.

He also commended the effort of Hon. Yau Usman Dachia, Deputy Speaker of the Yobe House of Assembly, for his support, encouragement, and contribution to rendering this committee able to execute its function successfully.

Council Durbar inaugurated to revive cultural heritage—Committee Secretary