News
Jos Tragedy: 17 Dead, Over 120 Trapped in Saint Academy Building Collapse
Seventeen fatalities have been confirmed, and more than 120 people are trapped after the Saint Academy building in Busa Buji, Jos, Plateau State, collapsed on July 12.
State Emergency Management Agency Executive Secretary Sunday Àbdu provided updates on the situation, saying,
“We have concluded today’s rescue operations. Casualty numbers continue to fluctuate.”
At Bingham University Teaching Hospital, there are 13 bodies and 43 individuals receiving treatment.
OLA Specialist Hospital is caring for over 40 patients, while Plateau Specialists Hospital has reported four deaths and 40 injured.
Additional casualties have been taken to Jos University Teaching Hospital, though the exact numbers are still unknown.
Lagos State Police react to claims of them taking money from dispatch riders on the Coastal Road in Lagos.
It started after a rumour was shared that police arrest and take money from riders as a demand for high bribes, sometimes reaching ₦200,000, and seize motorcycles if not given.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, then addressed the claims online and stated in his statement that he disagreed that the rumour is true and stated, “The spread of misinformation only causes more harm than good. In this era, we can and must do better.”
It has been announced by the governor of Ogun that Tuesday 3rd of February is a public holiday in order to mark the 50th anniversary of the state creation.
This public holiday declaration was released in a statement by the secretary of the state, Tokunbo Talabi.
He then added that the holiday will provide as a day for the citizens to participate in the activities for the state milestone.
Former Kogi politician, Dino Melaye, faces backlash from the public after he shared a video on social media of him abroad and living well through his luxurious lifestyle.
In the same video, he speaks about Nigeria’s current economy and shares his disappointment.
He wrote, “See country, God help us to build a true nation where our wicked leaders will be in jail and the right people in power. Nigeria must be fixed. YES WE CAN.”
However, many state that what he posted and what he is saying contradict each other, and they accused him of sharing his own records to know if he was a corrupt leader.
Fire9ja Fashion Poll: Which Olandria Look Is Your Favorite?
Priscilla Mkambala and Juma Jux Celebrate 1st Wedding Anniversary
