The death toll from the collapse of a three-storey building on Oremeta Street in the Ojodu-Berger area of Lagos has risen to five, according to the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA). In a statement issued on Sunday, NEMA confirmed that 15 people had so far been rescued from the rubble. The building, which housed a […]
Five people were rescued on Saturday morning following the collapse of a building in the Ojodu-Berger area of Lagos. The building, reportedly housing a local restaurant, collapsed around 8 a.m. on Oremeta Street, triggering an emergency response. Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), Dr. Damilola Oke-Osanyintolu, told journalists at the scene […]
The Federal Government has called on the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) to take necessary measures to curb the recurring incidents of building collapses in the country. During a visit by COREN members, Mr. Mahmuda Mamman, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Works and Housing, emphasized the need for the […]
