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Oshodi-apapa Bridge Collapses, Expressway Shut
Chaos erupted on Lagos’ Oshodi-Apapa Expressway Thursday morning when a portion of the Five-Star pedestrian bridge suddenly collapsed.
Miraculously, no lives were lost in the incident.
Eyewitnesses reported hearing a loud crash around 6:30 a.m. as the bridge partially gave way, blocking a section of the road and sparking panic among commuters.
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) swiftly responded to the scene, launching an investigation into the cause of the collapse.
Preliminary findings revealed that an articulated truck carrying heavy equipment had collided with the bridge earlier that morning, causing significant damage and cracks that ultimately led to the collapse.
LASEMA’s Director-General, Dr. Femi Oke-Osanyintolu, confirmed that the agency’s emergency response team worked tirelessly to cordon off the area, ensuring public safety.
“Heavy-duty equipment was deployed to evacuate the impediment and prevent secondary incidents,” Oke-Osanyintolu explained.
“Our primary focus now is to completely remove all concrete debris from the road, restoring safe passage for commuters.”
Recovery operations continued throughout the day, with LASEMA personnel working closely with other emergency responders, including the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) and the Nigerian Police.
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.
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