8 Confirmed Dead, 26 Rescued As Three Storey Building Collapses In Satellite Town

Scene of the incident

 

Eight persons have been confirmed dead while 26 others were rescued alive yesterday after a three-storey building collapsed at Alakija, Old Ojo Road, near Alakija Bus Stop, off the Lagos-Badagry Expressway, Satellite Town, in Ori-Ade Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Lagos.

Emergency responders, including the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service (LSFRS) and the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), were deployed to the scene after the building collapsed at about 11:00 a.m.

Personnel from the Ijegun-Egba Fire Station were immediately mobilised and arrived at the scene at 11:49 a.m.

The collapsed structure was a three-storey residential building occupied by several tenants at the time of the incident.

It also housed a number of businesses, including cyber cafés, a photo studio, phone repair shops, mobile network outlets, a bookshop and office spaces. Residents described it as one of the oldest buildings in the area, having stood for more than 30 years.

One eyewitness recounted how she narrowly escaped the disaster after attending a meeting elsewhere. She said she had planned to visit a phone shop in the building to exchange mobile phones but decided to attend the meeting instead.

According to her, she had considered leaving the meeting if it did not begin on time, unaware that the decision would save her life. She added that she had called another person who was inside the building to join the meeting, a move she believes also saved that individual, as the building collapsed less than 15 minutes after they left.

Witnesses said the phone shop was usually crowded with customers, raising fears that the number of casualties and trapped victims could be higher than initially reported.

It was learnt that a friend of one of the occupants had advised him to leave the building on Wednesday afternoon during a visit, but the occupant chose to remain.

A woman who lost her child in the incident was seen crying and blaming herself for waking the child to accompany her to the shop.

While relatives of the deceased wailed, other occupants were seen trying to salvage their belongings from the scene amid the chaos.

Speaking with The media, the Head of Operations, NEMA Lagos Territorial Office, Mohammed Olatunde, said: “The three-storey building came down after 11:00 a.m. The rain is making the rescue operation difficult.”

He added that 26 persons had been rescued, while eight bodies were recovered from the rubble.

Commenting on the likely cause of the collapse, he said: “The structural integrity of the building had been compromised. We learnt that the building had shown signs of imminent collapse for days, but the occupants remained inside. The collapse was bound to happen.”

The Director of Operations, LASEMA, Olatunde Akinsanya, said the agency activated the state’s emergency response plan immediately after receiving distress calls.

He added: “There was a structural defect in the building. We learnt that even the staircases were shaking, but people remained in the building.”

A resident, who identified himself simply as Stanley, said: “The number of casualties would have been higher but for the weekly Thursday market environmental sanitation exercise. A father and his son were rescued, but the father was unconscious. A woman lost her 18-year-old child in the building.”

A shop owner, Chidinma Asogwa, said: “The incident happened as some shop owners returned to the market before the weekly environmental sanitation exercise ended. I had a sister there, but she was rescued along with her son.

“The occupants were told to vacate the building on Monday, but it collapsed today.”

  

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You Have 72 Hours To Vacate The Expressway Or Face The Consequences - Lagos Taskforce Warns Traders At Alaba Rago

The Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Unit (Task Force) has issued a 72-hour ultimatum to street traders and illegal occupants operating along the Alaba Rago axis of the Mile 2–Badagry Expressway.

The affected persons have been directed to vacate the area ahead of a planned enforcement exercise.

The Chairman of the Task Force, CSP Adetayo Akerele, announced this in a statement signed by the agency’s spokesperson, Mr Abdulraheem Gbadeyan, on Wednesday in Lagos.

Akerele said the move was part of efforts by the state government to enforce environmental laws and the ban on street trading as stipulated in the state’s Environmental Management and Protection Law of 2017.

He said the planned operation, which would be carried out in collaboration with other enforcement agencies, was aimed at clearing illegal trading activities on highways, walkways, road medians, and setbacks along the corridor.

“The exercise is aimed at addressing growing concerns over environmental degradation, safety risks, and security challenges associated with the area,” he said.

The chairman urged traders and occupants of the affected locations to voluntarily relocate before the expiration of the notice.

He described the Alaba Rago corridor, situated along the Lagos–Badagry Expressway, also known as the ECOWAS Road, as a strategic route that could no longer be allowed to suffer from widespread environmental and physical disorder.

“Lagos State cannot pretend or look the other way over the level of illegal activities and environmental hazards here.

“This situation does not reflect the status of a modern megacity. The time has come to enforce the laws and correct these abnormalities,” he said.

He noted that the enforcement exercise would tackle the proliferation of makeshift shops, illegal structures, mini brothels, used plastic depots, indiscriminate waste disposal, and other environmental infractions affecting the corridor.

The task force chairman said the state government had engaged stakeholders through dialogue and sensitisation before embarking on enforcement, in line with its inclusive governance policy.

“Everyone knows that trading on highways, walkways, and setbacks is illegal. However, because of the Lagos State Government’s people-oriented approach, we have engaged all relevant parties before taking action.

“After this, enforcement will commence against anyone who continues to violate the laws of the state,” he said.

He warned that goods belonging to violators would be confiscated after the expiration of the ultimatum, while offenders would face appropriate legal sanctions.

The chairman reiterated the commitment of the state government to maintaining environmental order, public safety, and security in line with the THEMES+ Agenda of the administration.

According to him, the enforcement exercise is being coordinated by the Lagos State Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources under the leadership of the Commissioner, Mr Tokunbo Wahab. (NAN)

 

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Lagos Jails 14 For Attacking KAI Officials In Oshodi

No fewer than 14 persons arrested for allegedly attacking officials of the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps, popularly known as KAI, have been

sentenced to three months’ imprisonment each.

The convicts were sentenced on Wednesday after pleading guilty to assaulting the sanitation officials while they were carrying out lawful duties at the

Oshodi Resettlement Market.

They were arrested following an attack on KAI personnel during an enforcement operation in the market.

According to the Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, the incident resulted in the assault of KAI officials

and the vandalisation of an operational vehicle by suspected miscreants.

The suspects were reportedly apprehended at the scene and subsequently detained at the agency’s headquarters in Oshodi before being arraigned in court

on Wednesday.

The convicts. Photo: Tokunbo Wahab

 

Providing an update on the case via his X handle on Wednesday, Wahab disclosed that the convicts included Zaradeen Sheu, Abdullahi Bello, Saheed Oladele,

Dan Halima Umar, Nofiu Ibrahim, Abubakar Sari and Alfred Magnus.

Others are Sanni Adamu, Umar Sabi, Dayabu Danmar, Seidu Adam, Isa Muhammed, Yakubu Umar and Abubakar Muktari.

Wahab stated that all the defendants pleaded guilty and were convicted by the court.

“14 individuals were arraigned before the Magistrate Court sitting at Bolade, Oshodi, for assaulting KAI personnel and damaging their vehicle.

“They all pled guilty and were convicted and sentenced to three months in prison,” he wrote.

Recall that in April, a Lagos Magistrate Court also convicted and sentenced three individuals for assaulting KAI officials during a routine enforcement

exercise along Olowu Street in the Ipodo area.

  

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Man Remanded In Kirikiri For Assaulting 18-Year Old Wife In Isheri-Oshun Area Of Lagos

A 32-year-old man, Emeka Joseph, has been remanded at the Kirikiri Correctional Centre in Lagos over the alleged assault of his 18-year-old wife, Ezaka Chisom Prisellia, in the Isheri-Oshun area.

It was gathered that the incident occurred on Sunday on Ayomide Street, Isheri-Oshun, where Joseph was alleged to have pushed and assaulted Prisellia during a confrontation.

In a short viral video of the incident’s aftermath seen by our correspondent on Wednesday, the victim was seen on a hospital bed with visible injuries to her face and body.

In the footage, the 18-year-old wife appeared to be in distress and was weeping.

Despite her condition, the teenager was heard in the clip pleading not to have her husband arrested.

The couple. Photo: File

 

Following the uproar generated by the clip, Joseph was reportedly arrested and arraigned before the Ejigbo Magistrate Court in Lagos on a three-count charge of conduct likely to cause a breach of peace, fighting, and unlawful assault, according to a court document.

The charge sheet partly read, “That you, Emeke Joseph ‘m’, on 21/06/2026 at No. 42 Ayomide Street, Isheri Oshun, Lagos, in the Lagos State Magisterial District, did conduct yourself in a way and manner likely to cause a breach of the peace by pushing one Ezaka Chisom Prisella ‘f’ without her consent, and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 168(d) Law of Lagos State, Nigeria.

“That you, Emeka Joseph ‘m’, on the same date, place and time at the aforementioned magisterial district, did fight one Ezaka Prisellia ‘f’, and thereby committed an offence punishable under Section 172 Law of Lagos State, Nigeria, 2015.

“That you, Emeka Joseph ‘m’, on the same date, place and time at the aforementioned magisterial district did unlawfully assault one Ezaka Prisellia ‘f’ to the extent that she sustained bodily harm, and thereby committed an offence punishable under Section 173 of the Law of Lagos State, Nigeria, 2015.”

Meanwhile, a rights activist, Harrison Gwamnishu, who shared the court document on his Facebook page on Wednesday, disclosed that the suspect had been remanded at the Kirikiri Correctional Centre pending further court proceedings.

“The young man accused of assaulting Chisom in Lagos has been remanded at the Kirikiri Correctional Centre pending further court proceedings. The matter has been adjourned to August 3, 2026,” the post read.

  

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Police Shooting Of Truck Driver Over N500 Bribe Along Ikorodu Road: Victim And DPO Render Conflicting Accounts

A commercial truck driver is battling to save his leg after he was shot by a police officer at a checkpoint along the Ketu-Epe-Ikorodu Road in Lagos.

The victim, Peter Francis, was returning home from work on June 12, 2026, when officers attached to the Ketu-Ereyun Divisional Police Station stopped his vehicle.

According to his lawyer, Olatunji Ajayi, Francis complied after officers instructed him to switch on his vehicle’s interior light.

He noted that an officer identified as Ibrahim allegedly demanded a ₦500 bribe, but Francis explained that he had spent his remaining cash on food, which was on the back seat of the Toyota Corolla.

“Without any provocation, a police officer identified as Ibrahim, who was part of the team, opened fire on the vehicle occupied by Mr. Peter Francis and his friend. One of the bullets struck Mr. Peter Francis in the leg, causing severe injuries and leaving him in excruciating pain,” the lawyer said.

He further alleged that the “officers fled the scene immediately after realising Francis had been hit,” leaving the injured driver without assistance.

The gunshot reportedly attracted military personnel attached to the Lagos State Food and Logistics Hub, who “pursued the fleeing officers to their nearby police station, brought them back to the scene and directed them to take the victim to the hospital.”

According to him, Francis was allegedly turned away by two hospitals before he was eventually admitted to the 68 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital in Yaba, where he underwent emergency surgery.

The Lagos Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO(, Superintendent of Police Abimbola Adebisi, confirmed the shooting but stated that the official police narrative differs significantly from the version being presented by the victim and his lawyer.

“The officers involved have been detained for further questioning,” she said.

When asked about a meeting between the victim’s lawyer and Lagos State Commissioner of Police Fatai Tijani, as well as a petition filed on the matter, she said, “I cannot confirm that now.”

The Divisional Police Officer of the Ketu-Ereyun Divisional Police Station, CSP Kalu Chijioke, countered the lawyer’s account, claiming instead that the victim is a criminal suspect.

“On June 12 at about 21.10hrs, our officers were on a stop and search duty opened because of a government school close by. We are on the Lagos-Ogun border.

“This driver came in with a Camry (Muscle) with a female passenger in the driver seat. And according to the account of the senior officer who led the team, ASP Oguniyi said the vehicle was stopped and he complied.

“When he was approached, he sped off knocking down Oguniyi, brushing another and was rushing towards Corporal Tijani Ibrahim to ram him down, using the vehicle as a weapon, before the latter shot,” the DPO stated.

According to the DPO, Corporal Ibrahim fired at the speeding car, with the bullet ultimately striking Francis in the lower part of his knee.

“This is a case of attempted murder and assault of a police officer in his line of duty and unlawful possession of substances suspected to be illicit drugs,” the DPO in his account hinted.

Denying claims that his men fled the scene, CSP Kalu maintained that the officers immediately began arranging to transport the wounded driver to the hospital. According to him, a group of the victim’s colleagues (“motor boys”) soon stormed the station threatening to burn it down.

“That was when the soldiers accosted them to ask if our officers needed help—which was politely rejected—noting that the situation was immediately contained and that medical attention was provided to the victim,” Kalu said.

The DPO also confirmed that Francis was subsequently taken to two different hospitals, both of which refused to admit him, before he was finally accepted at the military hospital based on his intervention.

He then detailed the events that followed, lasting until Friday, as police struggled to secure the victim’s official statement and account of the incident.

“The records are there. He was referred from the first hospital to another, which refused to admit him. The victim’s life was the priority, and that was when I contacted the military hospital where he was eventually operated on. In fact, when we were unable to get an ambulance, we used our patrol vehicle.

“It was the 68 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital, Yaba, that admitted him, and he underwent surgery there. After the necessary tests, I donated blood and even made payment so his treatment could continue.

“All efforts to obtain personal statements from the lady and the victim after treatment have been futile as we speak.

“We’ve also spoken to the lawyer who came here and told him to give his client a statement form to fill out now that the incident is still fresh in his memory and he has received medical attention, but he refused.

“Our concern is that he gets better. Only then can we take the case to trial,” he said.

However, Francis’ lawyer stressed that his client was a law-abiding citizen returning from work and had documents proving his delivery assignment.

“Mr. Peter Francis is not a criminal suspect,” he said.

He disclosed that the shooting has left Francis unable to move the affected leg, with doctors recommending reconstructive plastic surgery to repair damaged blood vessels.

According to the lawyer, the financial burden includes: “₦1,126,600 in outstanding medical bills already incurred at the military hospital and ₦10 million estimated for corrective plastic surgery.”

The lawyer stated, “The total medical cost is estimated at more than ₦11.1 million.”

The lawyer also confirmed that the Divisional Police Officer of the Ketu-Ereyun Divisional Police Station, CSP Kalu Chijioke, visited Francis in hospital, donated blood, and transferred ₦400,000 to the victim’s bank account on June 15, 2026.

“The Divisional Police Officer… donated blood to Mr. Peter Francis and personally transferred the sum of ₦400,000 into his personal bank account. This conduct further suggests an acknowledgment of responsibility for the incident,” he stated.

However, he insisted that the gesture does not absolve the Nigeria Police Force of responsibility.

He called on the police authorities to cover all medical expenses, rehabilitation costs, and compensation for the victim.

“In the circumstances, we respectfully call on the Nigeria Police Force to take full responsibility for the treatment, rehabilitation and all medical expenses incurred by Mr. Peter Francis as a result of the reckless and unlawful shooting of an unarmed and innocent civilian by one of its officers.

“Justice must be done, and adequate compensation must be provided to Mr. Peter Francis for the physical, emotional and financial trauma he has suffered,” the lawyer also concluded.

 

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Panic As Bomb Explosion Hits Mushin, CP Tijani Urges Calm

Toyota sienna involved in the explosion

 

The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed that an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion occurred in the Mushin commercial area of the state, leaving one person injured.

The incident, which triggered panic among traders and residents, happened at the Shoe Materials Market in Mushin, a busy commercial hub in Lagos.

Police authorities said Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) operatives were immediately deployed after reports of an explosion were received.

The area was subsequently cordoned off and thoroughly searched to prevent any further security threats.

Preliminary findings indicate that the explosive device was allegedly planted under a vehicle and detonated when the engine was started.

Confirming the development at the scene, Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Fatai Tijani, said swift action was taken to secure the environment.

“We promptly deployed our EOD team after receiving reports of an explosion. The area was cordoned off and thoroughly searched,” he said.

He added that early investigations pointed to the use of an Improvised Explosive Device.

“The IED was under the vehicle by the passenger side. It exploded when the vehicle was started,” Tijani stated.

The police boss confirmed that one person sustained injuries in the incident and was taken to hospital, where he is said to be in stable condition.

“There is no further threat in the area. After a detailed sweep by our EOD experts, no additional explosive devices were discovered,” he added.

He urged residents to remain calm and disregard rumours of widespread insecurity in Lagos.

“Members of the public should go about their normal activities. The situation is under control,” he said.

Security operatives later recovered remnants of the explosive device, which have been taken for forensic analysis as investigations continue.

Also, the Baale of Oke Mushin Community, Mr Tajudeen Faronbi, said he was alerted during early morning prayers and immediately notified security authorities.

“Early this morning, around one o’clock, while I was praying, I received a call that something unusual had been seen. When I got there, I saw a vehicle and people were afraid to go near it,” he said.

Faronbi said the swift response helped prevent panic from escalating in the community, adding that the vehicle’s ownership and identity remain unknown.

 Improvised Explosive Devices have been a tool in the hands of terrorist organizations like Boko Haram and ISWAP. 

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Lagos Moves Against Quackery In Health Sector, Intensifies Crackdown On Unlicensed Hospitals

    The Lagos State Government has intensified its crackdown on medical quackery, urging residents to support efforts to identify and report unlicensed healthcare facilities operating across the state.

The Executive Secretary of the Health Facility Monitoring and Accreditation Agency, Victoria Egunjobi, made the appeal during a one-day awareness and sensitisation campaign held in Badagry to educate residents on the dangers of patronising unqualified healthcare providers.

Represented by the agency’s Director of Monitoring and Inspection, Olayinka Daniel, Egunjobi said protecting public health requires collaboration among government agencies, community leaders and residents.

She urged Lagosians to seek treatment only from healthcare facilities displaying the official HEFAMAA accreditation logo, noting that the emblem confirms that a facility has met regulatory standards and has been duly licensed by the state government.

According to her, the sensitisation campaign was organised to deepen public understanding of the agency’s statutory responsibilities, including the monitoring, inspection, accreditation and licensing of healthcare facilities across Lagos State.

“The essence of this programme is to enlighten residents of Badagry on the responsibilities of HEFAMAA, which include monitoring, inspection, accreditation and licensing of health facilities.

 This is aimed at ensuring that only qualified healthcare providers, in line with the provisions of Section 63 of the Lagos State Health Sector Reform Law, are allowed to operate in the state,” she said.

Egunjobi described medical quackery as a major threat to public health and safety, warning that preventable deaths caused by unqualified medical practitioners must not be allowed to continue.

“One life lost due to quackery is one too many,” she said.

She called on traditional rulers, market leaders, artisans, religious organisations, youth groups, healthcare professionals and other stakeholders to join the agency’s efforts to eliminate illegal medical practice in the state.

According to her, the campaign against quackery cannot be won by the government alone and requires active public participation.

“Ensure that you patronise only health facilities displaying the HEFAMAA logo.

“If you notice any facility operating without the logo, do not hesitate to report it. See something, say something, so that together we can win the battle against quackery,” she added.

As part of the campaign, HEFAMAA officials visited several locations in Badagry, including the Primary Health Centre, Ijanikin; Lagos Health District V Office; Badagry Local Government Secretariat, the palace of the traditional ruler of Badagry, Badagry General Hospital; Badagry Market, Badagry Roundabout Motor Park and the Lagos State University campus in Ojo.

At various locations, residents were educated on how to identify accredited healthcare facilities, and informational materials detailing HEFAMAA’s responsibilities and the risks associated with unlicensed providers were distributed.

The campaign forms part of the Lagos State Government’s broader efforts to strengthen healthcare regulation, protect residents from unsafe medical practices and improve access to quality healthcare services across the state.

  

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2026 junior WAEC Examinations Begin June 29 In Lagos - Ministry

The Lagos State Government has announced the schedule for the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination.

According to a statement shared on its official page, the Lagos State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, through the Lagos State Examinations Board, said the examination will be held from “Monday, June 29, 2026, and conclude on Monday, July 6, 2026.”

The Registrar of the Lagos State Examinations Board, Mr. Adebayo Orunsolu, said the examination remains an important milestone in the academic journey of students in the state.

“The examination remains a significant academic milestone in the educational journey of students across the State,” he said.

He urged parents, guardians and school administrators to take note of the timetable and ensure strict compliance with all guidelines issued by the Board.

Orunsolu explained that the BECE serves as the transition examination for students moving from Junior Secondary School to Senior Secondary School in both public and approved private schools.

“The BECE serves as the official transition examination for students in public and approved private schools advancing from Junior Secondary School to Senior Secondary School,” he said.

He also stressed the need for adequate preparation, noting that schools are expected to ensure that all eligible candidates are fully ready and meet examination requirements.

The Registrar assured stakeholders that all administrative and logistical arrangements have been concluded to guarantee a smooth, transparent and credible examination process across the state.

Reaffirming the government’s position on examination integrity, Orunsolu restated the Lagos State Government’s zero-tolerance policy on malpractice.

He warned that any form of examination malpractice, disruption or misconduct would attract disciplinary sanctions in line with existing regulations.

  

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Fire Guts Polaris Bank Building On Lagos Island

The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service has extinguished a fire outbreak that occurred on the third floor of the Polaris Bank Building on Broad Street, Lagos Island.

The incident, which happened at about 11:33 a.m. on Thursday, involved a stationary saloon car parked on the third floor of the 17-storey building, which also serves as a parking facility.

In a statement issued by the Controller General of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Margaret Adeseye, firefighters from the Ebute Elefun and Sari Iganmu fire stations were deployed to the scene immediately after the alert.

“The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service has successfully extinguished a fire outbreak that occurred on the 3rd floor of the Polaris Bank Building, located at 61/65 Broad Street, Lagos Island.

“The only damage recorded was to the affected vehicle and its immediate surroundings. No casualties or injuries were reported,” she said.

Authorities have not disclosed the cause of the fire as of the time of filing this report.

  

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Seadogs, Firefighters Take Fire Prevention Awareness To Residents Of Amuwo-Odofin

The Federal Fire Service (FFS)

Fire safety professionals and the National Association of Seadogs (NAS) have called on Nigerians to be more conscious of the causes of fire outbreaks, stressing that prevention remains the most effective strategy against fire disasters.

The appeal was made during a fire safety sensitisation campaign organised by NAS in partnership with the Lagos State Command of the Federal Fire Service at Mile 2 Estate in Amuwo-Odofin Local Government Area of Lagos State.
The organisers noted that while some fire incidents occur accidentally, many are caused by negligence, ignorance and failure to observe basic safety precautions.

Delivering a lecture on the causes and prevention of fire outbreaks in homes, the Operations Officer of Festac Fire Station, Mr. Oghene Michael, explained that fires are classified according to the nature of combustible materials involved and therefore require different methods of control and extinguishing.
He identified cooking gas, Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), furniture, clothing, curtains and rugs among common combustible and flammable materials found in homes, warning that such materials can ignite easily under certain conditions.

According to him, substances in gaseous form are particularly dangerous because of their low ignition thresholds and ability to spread rapidly.
“Anything with a high flashpoint has a lower risk of ignition when exposed to heat. It is not the material itself that burns, but the vapour it produces. That is why substances in a gaseous state are generally more dangerous than those in liquid or solid forms,” he said.

Michael advised residents to identify and manage potential ignition sources, including matchsticks, lighters, faulty electrical connections, defective appliances and excessive heat.
As part of preventive measures, he urged parents to keep matches and lighters away from children, regularly inspect cooking gas cylinders and hoses, and ensure that kitchens and electrical installations are properly maintained.

He also encouraged good housekeeping practices, including the disposal of unused furniture, electrical appliances and other combustible materials that may obstruct escape routes during emergencies.
In the event of a fire outbreak, he advised occupants to evacuate immediately and contact the nearest fire service station without delay.

He cautioned against using water to extinguish fires involving petroleum products such as petrol, diesel, kerosene and cooking oil, noting that water could worsen such fires by spreading the burning substance.
Similarly, he warned against using water on electrical fires without first disconnecting the power source to avoid electrocution.

Michael explained that Carbon Dioxide (CO₂) fire extinguishers are best suited for flammable liquid and electrical fires, particularly in kitchens and locations containing sensitive electronic equipment, as they leave no residue after use.
He added that Dry Chemical Powder (DCP) extinguishers are effective against fires involving solid materials, flammable liquids and gases, making them suitable for homes, garages and other multi-risk environments.

The fire safety session also featured a practical demonstration by personnel of the Federal Fire Service, including Festac Station Commander, Oyibode Idowu; Operations Officer, Oghene Michael; and Drill Officer, Adebayo Sodiku, who simulated fire outbreak and suppression procedures for residents.
Earlier, the Head of NAS Festac Chapter (Saratoga Deck), Mr. Emeka Achonu, said the sensitisation programme formed part of the association’s quarterly community outreach activities for 2026.

He explained that NAS chapters worldwide regularly organise free advocacy programmes, health interventions and public enlightenment campaigns aimed at improving the well-being of communities and promoting human dignity.
As part of the initiative, the association donated firefighting equipment to the Mile 2 Estate community to strengthen local emergency response capacity.

  

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Residents Of Surulere Petition Reps Member Over Road Project

Residents of Anjorin Community Development Association in Surulere, Lagos State, have petitioned their federal lawmaker, Lanre Okunola, over what they described as poor execution and prolonged delay in the construction of the Anjorin Street road project.

The petition, signed by CDA Chairman Kehinde Okelade, accused contractors of substandard work, lack of professional supervision, and abandonment of sections of the project since work commenced in 2024.

Okelade said residents had endured months of disruption after the initial clearing of drainage channels began in August 2024, but no meaningful construction followed for an extended period.

“Sometime in August 2024, clearing of drainage commenced on Anjorin as preparation for the construction of the road. However, it was not until June 2025 that we noticed the breaking of culverts in front of buildings,” he said.

Democracy Day Protesters Converge at Ikeja Under Bridge

He alleged that when construction eventually resumed, the materials and methods used fell below acceptable standards.

“We observed that the iron rods used for the construction were so tiny, below the required specifications, and the work was being executed by mallams without any engineer on site for supervision,” Okelade said.

He also raised concerns about supervision and interference in the project, alleging that individuals without technical qualifications were directing workers on-site.

“We noticed one of the notable CDA members from Ramoni Ward, by name Ayo, was the one supervising the construction… the said Ayo is not an engineer and does not have any qualification known to us for handling road construction,” he added.

According to the residents, construction activities have also disrupted access to adjoining streets without consultation.

“Ayo instructed the mallams to dig up the Akanji road junction by Anjorin, thereby preventing residents of Akanji from accessing their street. The action was taken without formally informing the CDA or the residents,” the petition stated.

The CDA compared the ongoing project with neighbouring roads, alleging uneven standards of execution.

“The construction of Onadeko was attested by residents of our CDA as the best road construction in Surulere. Sadly, Anjorin Street… is being poorly constructed and will likely fail just as we are currently experiencing with Cole Street,” Okelade said.

He urged the lawmaker to intervene directly by inspecting the project and ensuring accountability in the use of public funds.

“As leaders within the community, we have been receiving so many complaints from residents regarding the state of Cole Street and also Anjorin… which has been ongoing for about two years,” he said.

  

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Femi Otedola Goes To School

Not many people knew that billionaire businessman Femi Otedola recently enrolled at the London Business School . The business bigwig has now completed an executive leadership programme, Leading Businesses for the Future, in the school.

Otedola announced the milestone via his official social media platforms, describing the experience as a powerful reminder that humility remains central to lifelong learning.

According to him, “no knowledge is wasted,” adding that he remains committed to becoming the best leader possible.

The completion of the executive programme marks another milestone for Otedola, who is widely known for building successful businesses across multiple sectors. He has previously stated that he achieved his early entrepreneurial success without obtaining a formal university degree.

The 63-year-old businessman, whom Forbes estimates to be worth more than $1.5 billion, explained in his 2025 memoir, Making It Big, that he did not complete a university degree.

In the book, he disclosed that he struggled academically and eventually left school during his Advanced Levels (Lower Sixth) to focus on business opportunities.

Otedola began his education at the University of Lagos Staff School in 1968 and completed his studies there in 1974 after repeating a class. 

Due to poor performance, his parents switched him to Methodist Boys' High School and then Olivet Baptist High School in Oyo State.

Femi Otedola had, in separate interviews, revealed that academia and he "were not compatible" and that he dropped out of high school because he struggled academically and kept failing exams. Instead of attending a university, he realized he was not as gifted in formal education as his siblings and chose to dive straight into business.

He eventually moved into the family business. He asked his father to let him handle practical work and was put in charge of the family's printing company. By rebranding it and working for a commission, he made enough money to set up his own businesses.

"I did not complete secondary school. My father wanted me to go to the university like my siblings, but I was not that smart in school,” he once stated.

He went on: “I kept failing exams and repeating classes, and at some point, I felt school was not for me. I realised I was not as smart as many of my siblings. I decided to drop out and asked my father to give me a business to handle.

“He put me in charge of his printing company. From there, I told him to make me the sales representative so I could earn 15% of every customer I brought in. My father’s printing company was very big, one of the best in Nigeria, with so many loyal clients. I decided to brand and market it so well that I attracted more customers and earned my 15% commission. With that money, I was able to set up my own company and create my own path to becoming a billionaire.”

Despite not earning a university degree, Otedola went on to build a business empire spanning the oil and gas, finance, and power sectors. He currently serves as Chancellor of Augustine University.

however, the burning desire to complete his education was always there and in spite of his age, social status and other factors that could have pulled him back, the business mogul went ahead to make that desire a reality. 

  

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