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Sanwo-Olu Orders Demolition of Distressed Alakija Buildings, Owner to Face Trial
The Lagos State Government has announced the immediate demolition of all buildings marked as distressed in the vicinity of the collapsed three-storey building at Alakija, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has directed.
The Governor’s position was made known on Friday during an on-site assessment of the tragic incident. Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Gbenga Omotoso, who represented Governor Sanwo-Olu at the scene, expressed deep sympathy to the families of the victims and commended emergency responders for their swift and professional intervention.
According to the Commissioner, 27 people were rescued alive from the rubble while nine persons lost their lives. The search and rescue operation continued throughout the night, involving multiple agencies including the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA), the Police, and other security and emergency units.
“Governor Sanwo-Olu is deeply saddened by this incident and has sent his heartfelt condolences to the affected families,” Omotoso said.
He added that the collapsed building had earlier been marked as structurally distressed, with occupants directed to vacate the premises, but the directive was allegedly ignored.
“All other buildings already marked as unsafe within the area will be demolished to prevent similar tragedies and safeguard the lives of residents,” the Commissioner stated.
Omotoso further disclosed that the owner of the collapsed building will be prosecuted, while anyone found to have violated building regulations or frustrated enforcement efforts will face appropriate legal action.
The Commissioner strongly condemned the construction of buildings under high-tension electricity lines, describing the practice as “dangerous” and “suicidal.”
“You cannot build under high-tension power lines. It is dangerous and unacceptable in any civilized society. It shows disregard for the law, and the government will not tolerate that,” he said.
The cause of the collapse is still under investigation, while survivors are receiving treatment in various hospitals. The government urged residents living in buildings around the scene to relocate immediately for their safety.
LASEMA Permanent Secretary, Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, and Special Duties Commissioner, Gbenga Oyerinde, who were also at the scene, joined in commending all first responders and security personnel for their tireless efforts in evacuating survivors.
The state government reiterated that the protection of lives remains its topmost priority and called on residents to always comply with safety directives and building regulations.
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PFIPC: Adeyemi should be prosecuted – ICPC chairman
President Tinubu had on July 7, mandated the ICPC to investigate the matter and submit its report within 30 days.
• State House Photo:The Chairman of the ICPC, Musa Adamu Aliyu, submit an interim report of its investigation on PFIPC, to President Bola Tinubu on Thursday, August 6,2026
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has urged the Federal Government to prosecute the Director -General of the fake Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew.
The Chairman of the ICPC, Musa Adamu Aliyu, made the call on Thursday when he submitted an interim report of its investigation into the controversy surrounding the existence of the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) .
As part of the recommendations, the ICPC boss said Mr Adeyemi should be prosecuted, while administrative sanctions should be imposed on public officers “whose acts of omissions, negligence, facilitated the illegal operation of the council because our investigation found that some public officers failed to do due diligence.”
President Tinubu had on July 7, mandated the ICPC to investigate the matter and submit its report within 30 days.
Submitting the report, the ICPC chairman said that the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council “was never established by any law or executive order or other instrument of government, and the appointment letter presented by Adeyemi Matthew was completely forged alongside similar documents used to perpetuate the illegal activities of the fake agency.”
“What we discovered was that the office used by the fake agency was broken into. The lock was broken, and he had access to the office. That was how he was able to get inside that office, and also the false widespread impersonation and wide range of illegal activities were perpetrated by the fake DG or the fake agency, Adeyemi.”
He emphasised that public officers should also be sanctioned, because “They failed to adhere with the standard procedures that are supposed to be complied with in their ministries and departments, and that gave Adeyemi Matthew the opportunity to conduct this illegal act.
“Then institutional reform has also been recommended that there is need for institutional reform so that the internal control of the MDAs can be strengthened to block this kind of illegal activity.”
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PSC hands over 50,000 newly recruited constables to police for training
Receiving the recruits on behalf of the Inspector-General of Police, DIG Isyaku Mohammed, who oversees the Force Training and Development Department, commended the commission for conducting what he described as a transparent recruitment exercise.
• IGP Tunji Disu
The Police Service Commission on Thursday formally handed over 50,000 newly recruited police constables to the Nigeria Police Force for training.
A statement issued on Thursday by the commission’s spokesperson, Torty Kalu, said the handover was presided over by retired Justice Paul Galumje, Commissioner I.
The statement said the recruitment exercise was conducted in line with the directive of President Bola Tinubu and relevant statutory provisions.
Galumje thanked the President for his support of the recruitment process and formally presented the successful candidates to the Nigeria Police Force for training at designated police colleges and other approved institutions.
He also handed over the detailed list of successful candidates, contained in a flash drive, to the police authorities.
Receiving the recruits on behalf of the Inspector-General of Police, DIG Isyaku Mohammed, who oversees the Force Training and Development Department, commended the commission for conducting what he described as a transparent recruitment exercise.
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Kogi vigilantes clash leaves eight dead
Chairman of Lokoja Local Government Area, Abdullahi Adamu, confirmed the incident, clarifying that the violence was not a bandit attack on the affected communities.
• One of the dead victims / Ohibaba image
At least eight people have been killed following a violent clash between local vigilante members and Fulani vigilantes in the villages of Abugi, Mikugi, and Gudanchi, all located in Lokoja Local Government Area of Kogi State.
The violence which erupted on Thursday, has thrown residents of Abugi and surrounding communities into panic.
Sources said the crisis began after a confrontation between a member of the local vigilante group and his counterparts from the Fulani vigilante group.
The disagreement reportedly escalated when one of the men allegedly opened fire, killing the other instantly.
The killing triggered a series of reprisal attacks, with the death toll rising to at least eight as of the time of this report.
The exact number of those injured is yet to be confirmed.
Chairman of Lokoja Local Government Area, Abdullahi Adamu, confirmed the incident, clarifying that the violence was not a bandit attack on the affected communities.
The council chairman said security agencies had been briefed and promised to provide further details as investigations progress.
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