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Flood Disaster: Hostel Housing University of Benin Student Collapse in Ekosodin
In the early hours of this morning, a hostel in Ekosodin, Benin City, housing students of the University of Benin, collapsed following a heavy downpour that left the entire community severely flooded.
The torrential rains overwhelmed the area, causing widespread flooding that affected many residents.
Community members quickly mobilized, launching a search and rescue mission to assist those trapped or in danger due to the collapse.
Thankfully, no fatalities have been reported as of the time of this report.
However, the incident has raised alarms about the safety of buildings in flood-prone areas, and many are now urging authorities to take swift action to address the infrastructure challenges in Ekosodin.
It has been reported that Bola Ahmed Tinubu was absent at the commissioning of the Opebi-Mende Link Bridge, which took place on April 8, 2026.
However, Senate President Godswill Akpabio represented the President and carried out the ceremony.
As he commissioned the project, he stated “On behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, I commission these projects.”
Residents of Lagos should prepare for traffic disruptions as several roads will be closed due to the visit of Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who is set to commission infrastructural projects.
The commissioning will take place on April 8 and 9, 2026.
Affected areas on Wednesday (April 8):
Opebi, Allen Avenue, Ikeja, Ojota, and Victoria Island.
Affected areas on Thursday (April 9):
Lekki-Epe Expressway, Ikoyi, Victoria Island, and Ajegunle.
Motorists are advised to plan alternative routes and expect heavy traffic during these periods.
President Donald Trump makes headline as he threatens Iran on social media.
The president shared “Open the F***ing Strait, you crazy bastards, or you’ll be living in Hell — JUST WATCH!”
It can be noted that he even did a countdown on Saturday “48 hours before all Hell will rain down on them,” he warned Saturday. “Time is running out.”
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