The Lagos State Government is setting up an independent panel to probe the collapse of the 21-storey building on Gerrard Road, Ikoyi. Members of the panel will be drawn from the Nigeria Institute of Architects (NIA), Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP), Nigeria Society of Engineers (NSE) and other professional bodies. It will independently investigate
Breaking : Another Building collapses in Lekki, lagos
Another building has collapsed in the Lekki area of Lagos State, News Direct is reporting. The collapsed building which is located in Osapa London is under construction. The number of casualties cannot be ascertained as of press time. Jkcyno news gathered that the building which is still under construction collapsed after a heavy downpour last
Death Toll Rises To 15 In Ikoyi Building Collapse
More people have been confirmed killed and more survivors rescued hours after a high-rise building collapsed in the Ikoyi area of Lagos State. Channels Television had reported the incident which occurred on Monday afternoon along Wesley Road in the commercial hub of the nation. While four persons were killed and five others rescued as of Monday
Breaking : EFCC Arrests Socialite Obi Cubana
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a socialite Obinna Iyiegbu, better known as Obi Cubana. Obi Cubana is being questioned at the commission’s headquarters in Abuja. He arrived at the EFCC office around noon on Monday. Although details of allegations against the Anambra-born tycoon are still sketchy, a source told Channels Television
CBN unveils ‘100 for 100’ policy criteria
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has unveiled selection criteria for private sector companies to participate in its new financial instrument tagged, ‘The 100 for 100 PPP — Policy on Production and Productivity’. The apex bank made this known on Sunday in a document released and signed by Yusuf Yila Philip, CBN’s director, development finance.
Many trapped as 21-storey building collapses in Ikoyi (video)
A 21 storey building has collapsed at Gerald road, Ikoyi lagos, with many people reportedly trapped under the rubles. Rescue operations are ongoing as distressed calls has been sent out to Lagos State Emergency Management Agency and other relevant agencies. Possible cause of collapse and number of persons feared trapped are yet to be ascertained.
Full list of All Phones to be blocked on WhatsApp from Today
From November 1, which is today , WhatsApp will be blocked on millions of phones across the world. Few weeks ago, UK Sun had reported that some iPhones and Android mobiles would be locked out of WhatsApp forever. In the tech space, companies usually stop supporting older devices. Google did just that with old Android
The True Reality About the embattled Anambra Airport
ON ANAMBRA AIRPORT, The True Reality on ground By Ambassador Elijah Onyeagba. I have refrained from commenting on this issue because I wanted to speak from the point of view of information and not from emotions or politics. Now from a very informed perspective, here is the true position from an Aviation Expert. Official memos
FULL LIST: All the 21 members elected into PDP NWC
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has elected new executive members into its National Working Committee (NWC). The national convention was held at Eagles Square in Abuja on Saturday. At the end of the voting exercise, 21 people were elected into different positions to take over the leadership of the PDP. Iyorchia Ayu, a former senate
Court Orders Interim Forfeiture Of Two Houses, Cars Linked To Invictus Obi
A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has ordered the interim forfeiture of houses and cars linked to convicted cybercriminal Obinwanne George Okeke also known as Invictus Obi. Justice Peter Lifu made the order on October 29, 2021, sequel to an ex parte motion filed and argued by Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) counsel,