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Ekosodin Building Collapse: Owner’s Greed Blamed for Structural Failure

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Fortunately, no fatalities were recorded in the building collapse, though several individuals sustained injuries.

Remarkably, all the affected residents managed to escape the wreckage with the help of passersby and neighbors. The building in question wasn’t heavily occupied due to its deteriorating condition.

Originally constructed as a simple storey building, the owner decided to expand it by adding two additional storeys, turning the structure into a high-rise tower.

However, the construction was still ongoing at the time of the collapse.

The ill-advised expansion seems to have overburdened the original foundation, which was only designed to support a single storey.

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The police have arrived at the scene and are currently investigating the situation.

Questions are now being raised about the owner’s decision to extend the building far beyond its initial design, especially in a neighborhood like Ekosodin, where demand for housing has skyrocketed.

With rental prices soaring, the temptation to maximize space and profits has led some property owners to cut corners in construction.

The incident serves as a cautionary tale: the building was intended for a modest structure, but in the quest for financial gain, safety was compromised.

Ekosodin’s housing market is so competitive that people seem willing to take dangerous risks to profit from the demand, but as this case shows, such shortcuts can lead to near-disaster.

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Akpabio Says Tinubu Will Win Big in 2027 as Governor Eno will be Re-elected

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Senate President Godswill Akpabio has expressed strong confidence in President Bola Tinubu’s chances of dominating the 2027 presidential election. Speaking at a grand reception in Uyo to welcome Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno into the All Progressives Congress (APC), Akpabio said he believed Tinubu would secure 99.9% of the votes in the upcoming election.

Governor Eno recently left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the APC, blaming unresolved leadership issues within his former party for the switch. Akpabio, addressing the crowd, praised Eno’s political journey, noting how difficult it was for him to become governor. But he assured him that with his new political alignment, things would take a different turn.

He boldly predicted that Eno would become the first governor in the state’s history to be re-elected in 2027, adding that both the governor and President Tinubu were in for a smooth political ride moving forward.


 

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Catholics in Benue Pray and Ask God to Bring Peace and End the Killings

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Catholics across Benue State came together on Thursday in a heartfelt prayer walk, seeking God’s help for peace to return to the troubled region. The walk, which drew large crowds from different parishes, was marked by hymns, placards, and quiet reflection. Priests, religious groups, and lay faithful joined in solidarity as they moved through the streets.

They also prayed for the victims of the recent violence, including those killed in the attack on Yelwata, Guma Local Government Area, where many lives were lost. Those who took part in the procession spoke out about the rising insecurity and called for healing, unity, and a renewed sense of justice in the state.


 

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Tinubu’s Surprise Visit to Benue Sparks Outrage Over Political Rally Amid Mourning

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The recent surprise visit to Benue State by President Bola Tinubu has stirred many reactions from the public.

It was reported that some school children who were outside were urged to welcome the president under the rain.

It was also noted that what started as a simple welcome turned into a political rally for the President and the Governor of the state.

This gained many criticisms from the public, especially online, as they shared their thoughts on the visit and the welcome. Many highlighted the fact that it was meant to be a condolence visit and not a celebratory event.


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