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School Collapse in Jos: 22 Dead, 132 Injured
On Friday morning, Saints Academy in Jos, Plateau State, collapsed, resulting in 22 deaths and 132 injuries during third-term exams.
Hon Musa Ashom, State Commissioner for Information, confirmed the figures. The government enacted Executive Order 003, urging facilities with structural concerns to close immediately. The Jos Metropolitan Development Board will inspect buildings to prevent future incidents.
By 6:00 pm, 154 people had been rescued. Hospitals are treating the injured, and emergency response teams are active.
Governor Barrister Mutfwang emphasized adherence to safety standards and promised a thorough investigation. The government expressed condolences and committed to providing care for the injured.
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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