Workers trapped inside collapsed 7-storey building at Banana Island

A seven-storey building that collapsed at First Avenue, Banana Island, Ikoyi area of Lagos during construction, has trapped workers under the rubble. It was reported that, some of the workers jumped from the top floors, just before the building collapsed. And some kids walking around the site narrowly escaped. It was alleged that the building was unapproved and that the collapse occurred when casting was being done. A statement by Mukaila Sanusi, Deputy Director, Public Affairs, Lagos State government reads: “An unapproved seven-floor building under construction has collapsed in Banana…

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Kogi 2023: Dino Melaye carpets Gov. Wike in press statement

      Barely 24-hours after Nyesom Wike, governor of Rivers, says Sen. Dino Melaye does not have what it takes to be governor of Kogi State, the Senator has replied Wike. Recall that Wike spoke on Tuesday at a media chat in Port Harcourt, the capital of Rivers. Dino Melaye, a former senator, is among the contenders screened by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ahead of the primary election. Wike said if Melaye wins the party’s ticket, he can’t defeat other candidates in the race to secure victory in…

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