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Emergencies: Lagos saved ₦118bn property, rescued over 1,900 lives in 2025
As govt expands fire stations, acquires modern equipment By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Lagos State Government has disclosed that its emergency response agencies saved property valued at about 118 billion and rescued more than 1,900 people from emergencies in 2025. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu also said his administration has expanded the state’s emergency response capacity by adding [] The post Emergencies: Lagos saved 118bn property, rescued over 1,900 lives in 2025 appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Daily Post Nigeria
· Jun 25, 2026
Building collapse: Two dead, 16 rescued alive in Lagos
No fewer than 16 persons have been rescued alive, while two others were recovered dead following the collapse of a two-storey residential building in the Satellite Town area of Lagos State. The latest update was provided by the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, LSFRS, on Thursday as emergency responders continued search and rescue operations [] Building collapse: Two dead, 16 rescued alive in Lagos
Vanguard News
· Jun 22, 2026
Poor sanitation: Why Lagos must be rescued
From Oshodi, Ikotun to Ijegun, Surulere and Lagos Island, indiscriminate waste disposal has become a huge challenge The post Poor sanitation: Why Lagos must be rescued appeared first on Vanguard News.
Voice of Nigeria
· Jul 3, 2026
Governor Otu Tasks Group to Bridge Nigeria’s Housing Deficit
The governor of Cross River State in southern Nigeria, Bassey Otu, has urged housing corporations to bridge the gap and expand access to affordable homes for low-income earners through scalable and innovative models. Governor Otu made the call at the opening of a two-day national workshop of the Association of Housing Corporations of Nigeria (AHCN) [] The post Governor Otu Tasks Group to Bridge Nigeria’s Housing Deficit appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.
Legit.ng
· Jun 25, 2026
Breaking: Number of people declared dead in Lagos emerges as 2-storey building collapses
2 confirmed dead in Lagos building collapse. Six rescued, bringing total survivors to 16. Incident highlights urgent need for building safety standards enforcement.
Arise News
· Jun 26, 2026
Lagos Targets Delivery Of 2,000 Housing Units By May 2027, Warns Delaying Contractors
Lagos pledges 2,000 new homes by May 2027, warning contractors to meet deadlines or face sanctions and replacement.
Dateline Nigeria
· Jul 8, 2026
Windstorm kills seven, affects more than 5000 residents in Jigawa
Three people have died and 5,403 others affected, following a windstorm accompanied by heavy downpour in Jigawa. Mr Hannafi Yakubu, Executive Secretary, Jigawa State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), confirmed the death to journalists in Dutse on Wednesday. He said the disaster affected 120 communities across 13 local government areas of the state, affecting 47 public The post Windstorm kills seven, affects more than 5000 residents in Jigawa appeared first on Dateline Nigeria.
AllAfrica
· Jun 26, 2026
Nigeria: 26 Rescued Alive, Nine Bodies Recovered As Lagos Building Collapse Rescue Enters Critical Ground-Level Phase
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Related coverage for "Emergencies: Lagos saved ₦118bn property, rescued over 1,900 lives in 2025": Daily Post Nigeria — Building collapse: Two dead, 16 rescued alive in Lagos. Vanguard News — Poor sanitation: Why Lagos must be rescued. Voice of Nigeria — Governor Otu Tasks Group to Bridge Nigeria’s Housing Deficit . Legit.ng — Breaking: Number of people declared dead in Lagos emerges as 2-storey building collapses. Arise News — Lagos Targets Delivery Of 2,000 Housing Units By May 2027, Warns Delaying Contractors. Dateline Nigeria — Windstorm kills seven, affects more than 5000 residents in Jigawa. AllAfrica — Nigeria: 26 Rescued Alive, Nine Bodies Recovered As Lagos Building Collapse Rescue Enters Critical Ground-Level Phase