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The owner of a 16 floors building and about 20 artisans were reported to have been trapped under the rubbles after the structure under construction around Ikoyi axis of Lagos State collapsed.

As gathered, the property owner was at the site inspecting the structure along Gerald road at Musiliu junction, when the building caved in at about 2:30 pm, with many trapped under the structure.

Sources Claimed that before the structure caved in on Monday, the property owner had been preventing officials of the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) and other building regulatory agencies from gaining access into the structure

Confirming the incident, the General Manager of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, disclosed that he has activated the agency’s emergency response plan to the above incident.

According to him, all first responders are enroute to secure the scene while the heavy duty equipment and life detection equipment have been dispatched.

Property Owner, 20 Others Trap Under Collapse 16 Floors Building In Lagos

The owner of a 16 floors building and about 20 artisans were reported to have been trapped under the rubbles after the structure under construction around Ikoyi axis of Lagos State collapsed.

As gathered, the property owner was at the site inspecting the structure along Gerald road at Musiliu junction, when the building caved in at about 2:30 pm, with many trapped under the structure.

Sources Claimed that before the structure caved in on Monday, the property owner had been preventing officials of the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) and other building regulatory agencies from gaining access into the structure

Confirming the incident, the General Manager of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, disclosed that he has activated the agency’s emergency response plan to the above incident.

According to him, all first responders are enroute to secure the scene while the heavy duty equipment and life detection equipment have been dispatched.

Dr Joe Okei-Odumakin, the widow of the late spokesperson of Afenifere, Yinka Odumakin, was delivered of bouncing twins – a boy and a girl – at a United States of America hospital on Wednesday, October 27, 2021.

This is according to a release posted on her Facebook account on Sunday.

According to the release, the mother and the babies are in excellent health condition.

It reads: “The “miracle” birth fulfilled the wishes of the late Odumakin towards the end of his sojourn on earth to have another baby to be named after him.

“The couple got married in 1997, had their first baby girl in 2000 and the second, a boy, in 2003. While the girl was named after Joe, the boy was named Abraham after the late Afenifere leader, Pa Abraham Adesanya.

“The twins are coming 18 years after the last childbirth.

“After he survived a three-day coma in 2020 and a few months before he succumbed to the illness that eventually but unexpectedly claimed his life, YO, as he is fondly called, developed a strong desire for him and his wife to have another baby.

“Thank God Joe did not dither or procrastinate as she took in just about the time YO took ill and never recovered.

“It was good news that Joe conceived but YO never got to hear the news of his wishes coming to pass as he did not make it out of the ventilator.

“He had, however, prophetically left words concerning what the baby or babies should be called if his wishes materialised.

“YO was so accurate in his predictions that they could be twins (and their sex) that he gave the names of the babies and told his wife how he would raise them.

“While many may interpret this to mean that YO had premonition about his death, it was only a strong desire expressed by him to have babies that he would dot over and who would possibly step into his “aluta” shoes.

“It’s a dream come true!

A 35 year old woman, Mary Ogbeifu, and her 17 year old son, Godwin Ogbeifu have been arrested by men of Ogun state police command over the gruesome murder of their 60 year old neighbor, Iyabo Olasheinde.

A statement released by DSP Abimbola Oyeyemi, spokesperson of the state police command, says the suspects were arrested following a distress call received by the police at Ojodu Abiodun divisional headquarters, that while Godwin Ogbeifu who resides at Akoko Crescent, Yakoyo area of Ojodu went to the compound of the deceased at Omolara street Yakoyo, he was sent away having been warned previously not to come there.

”On getting home, he informed his mother who then followed him to the said compound where the deceased was. While the mother was quarreling with the deceased and demanding the reason why her son was sent away, the son, who is deaf and dumb, took a broken bottle which he brought with him and used it to stab the deceased on her neck.

Upon the distress call, the Dpo Ojodu Abiodun, SP Eyitayo Akinluwade mobilized his men and moved to the scene, where the two suspects were apprehended and the victim was rushed to the nearby hospital for treatment, but she was pronounced dead by the doctor on duty.” the statement in part read

Oyeyemi added that the corpse of the deceased has been deposited at the mortuary for autopsy. He mentioned that the state commissioner of police, CP Lanre Bankole, has ordered the immediate transfer of the suspects to the homicide section of the state criminal investigation and intelligence department for further investigation, with the view to charging them to court as soon as the investigation is concluded.

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibadan Zonal Command on Friday, October 29, 2021 arrested two self-claimed herbalists, Ajisafe Toheeb and Ogundayo Usman at Soka area of Ibadan over their alleged involvement in offences bordering on internet fraud.

They were arrested alongside twenty-four others, four of whom claimed to be students of Lead City University.

Twenty two of the suspects have been indicted by the investigation, which is still ongoing. Details later.

Momodu announced his move to the PDP in a statement, explaining that his decision was based on the need to contribute meaningfully to the development of the country.

“I have consulted widely. And it is clear to me that given the dangerous and disastrous drift that our nation has experienced in the past six years, the only party from which amends can be made to rectify our situation is the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP),” he said in the statement released on Friday morning.

“This accords with my vehement opposition to the policies and practices of the All Progressive Congress (APC) and its leadership, which has denuded our country of everything we hold dear – national unity, cohesion, security, economic prosperity, educational advancement, social infrastructure, and above all, our cherished moral values.

“For these reasons, I am happy to declare that I am now a full-fledged participating member of the great and patriotic Peoples Democratic Party.”

He accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of failing in delivering democratic dividends to Nigerians,  maintaining that the PDP has landmark achievements to show for their 16-year rule.

“It is deeply saddening and regrettable that some of the biggest and landmark achievements recorded under the PDP administration have been diluted, wasted, or diminished by the present APC government,” he added.

Governor Adegboyega Oyetola of Osun has congratulated the Aragbiji of Iragbiji, Oba AbdulRasheed Ayotunde Olabomi Odundun IV, on the occasion of his birthday anniversary.

In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Ismail Omipidan, the Governor thanked Allah for the life of the traditional ruler, which he noted has been marked by outstanding and enduring accomplishments.

Oyetola described Oba AbdulRasheed as a dependable royal father and visionary leader who is passionate about the progress and development of Iragbiji and his subjects regardless of political and religious differences.

“On behalf of my family, the Government and people of Osun, I congratulate you and pray that Almighty Allah continue to grant you wisdom, peace and happiness as you continue to serve your people and humanity in general. Happy birthday to you, sir. Aseyi se amodun, sir. Kabiyesi o !”

Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Thursday urged the people to take advantage of the newly launched exercise by the state government aimed at vaccinating 4 million residents against COVID-19, assuring that the vaccine is 99.9 percent safe.

The Governor, who spoke at the closing ceremony of the 21st National Women’s Conference of the Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials (COWLSO) held at Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, said a simulation exercise recently conducted revealed that the state may enter into the fourth wave by December if care is not taken.

“We are out of the third wave but if we are not careful, the simulation we conducted shows that we can have a fourth wave in December. So, why is it a concern? In December, we usually have huge traffic of travellers. Lagos continues to remain the hub of international travel; we continue to remain the hub of inland waterways services because of the ports here.

“Lagos even continues to remain the hub of land borders. So, Lagos carries the air, the sea and land borders. Lagos cannot sit back and just fold its arms and not do anything,” he said.

Giving details of the vaccination exercise tagged “Count Me In,” the Governor said from Monday, the vaccine would be available in over 800 locations, just as he appealed to people who are yet to get their jabs to take advantage of the exercise, as the vaccine is safe.

“I want to appeal to all of you that have not taken the vaccine that from Monday, the vaccine will be available in over 800 locations. Right now, it’s just in about 100 locations but by Monday, we are pushing it into private hospitals; into all primary health centres; and all public hospitals so that everybody can have access to have their jab.

“The complaint before was that we did not have the vaccine. Now, we have gotten the vaccine; we need people to come out to get their jabs and I can assure you that it is safe; it is 99.9 percent safe. We don’t know how the fourth wave will turn out, and so I am appealing to those who are yet to have their jabs to do so,” he said.

In a communiqué issued at the end of the conference, COWLSO called on government through the Ministry of Health and various stakeholders to institute policies mandating screening for cancer, and HPV vaccination for the girl-child from age 10.

“As a people, we should raise awareness and engage in advocacy to encourage screening so that the three preventable types of cancer – Breast and Cervical (for women) and Prostate (For Men) would actually remain prevented.

“The government, through the Ministry of Health and various stakeholders, should also institute policies mandating screening for these checks and HPV Vaccination for the girl-child from age 10.”

They also recommended that: “As women, we should maintain a healthy record keeping, savings and financial planning culture, in readiness for financing opportunities that could surface.

“The government, in support of women, through the Ministry of Women Affairs and Policy Alleviation at the State and Federal Levels should organize seminars from time to time to educate women on how to keep basic financial records in an effective way, so as to access funds and position them for global opportunities.

“That women should maintain and demonstrate a constant state of readiness by taking advantage of available education, advocacy and community engagement as it relates to COVID-19. The government in turn should ensure deliberate and continuous investment in healthcare delivery, leveraging on technology for further reach.

“That as women, we should rebrand and care for ourselves, possessing strength, perseverance and humility as qualities. We should support and encourage aspiration and leadership.”

In his closing remarks, Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki who was represented by the state’s Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Oluwole Iyamu, SAN, said Lagos remained a pace setter in courses of development in the country.

“Where – ever Lagos goes, eventually Nigeria goes. This State has exported so much to so many other places. There are people who have lived in Lagos and have taken the adventures back home in order to develop it. We want to ask you to continue,” he said.

According to him, the lessons learnt from the Conference have been noted and the same would be introduced and implemented in his home State.

Quoting the saying that when you “train a woman, you train a nation”, Obaseki who closed the Conference, applauded the philanthropic disposition of the Committee towards development courses, charging them “not to become weary.”

On her part, Lagos State First Lady and COWLSO Chairman, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, said the conference theme – “Awake,” was designed to bring women in tune with modern realities and opportunities.

She further emphasized on the need for equal opportunities for women, stressing it was paramount to give them a right of place in leadership position.

According to her, the “positive impacts of the mind shifting training” held during the conference “would be felt across all strata of the society.