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Gbenga Omotoso: Collapsed Alakija Building Was Marked As Distressed

Arise News

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June 27, 2026

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Omotoso says the Alakija building that collapsed had been marked distressed and shut before occupants returned, leading to tragedy.

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Vanguard News

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· Jun 26, 2026

Lagos to demolish marked distressed buildings after mall collapse

Begins probe as rescue operations end By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Lagos State Government has announced plans to demolish all structurally distressed buildings previously marked for removal in the Alakija area of Amuwo-Odofin Local Government Area following the collapse of a three-storey building that claimed nine lives and left 27 others rescued. The announcement came as [] The post Lagos to demolish marked distressed buildings after mall collapse appeared first on Vanguard News.

Daily Post Nigeria

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· Jun 27, 2026

Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know Saturday morning

Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. All buildings marked as distressed around the collapsed 3-storey building at Alakija, will be demolished, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu said on Friday. Speaking during an inspection tour of the site, Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Gbenga Omotoso, who represented the governor, sympathised with the families of the victims and [] Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know Saturday morning

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· Jul 7, 2026

Popular fashion designer Ejiro reappears after going missing, gives testimony at Jerry Eze's church

Designer Ejiro, missing since 2025, recounts her harrowing experience under a prophetess at Pastor Jerry Eze's church, revealing lost properties worth millions.

The Leader

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· Jun 24, 2026

Orihuela Prepares First Scientific Excavations at Castle-Alcazaba

The archaeological project aims to improve understanding of one of Alicante province’s most important defensive sites and lay the groundwork for its future restoration and public presentation. Orihuela City Council has begun preparing the first scientific archaeological excavations at the city’s Castle-Alcazaba, one of the most significant historic fortifications in Alicante province. The project is [] The post Orihuela Prepares First Scientific Excavations at Castle-Alcazaba appeared first on The Leader - The No. 1 Spanish Newspaper - Spain News, Sport, Spanish Property for Sale, Business Directory, Classifieds, and Advertising.

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jun 23, 2026

Kedai keropok 32 tahun di Losong musnah terbakar

KUALA TERENGGANU: Seorang pemilik kedai keropok di Kampung Losong Haji Su di sini, berputih mata apabila premis perniagaan yang diusahakan keluarganya sejak 32 tahun lalu musnah dalam kebakaran, semalam dengan kerugian dianggarkan mencecah RM500,000. Pemiliknya, Rohaimi Mohd., 43, berkata, kedai itu diambil alih daripada arwah bapa saudaranya sejak 12 tahun lalu. Katanya, rutin hariannya memeriksa ... Read more The post Kedai keropok 32 tahun di Losong musnah terbakar appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

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· Jul 4, 2026

[Vantage Point] PNCC’s great puzzle: Why delisting isn’t so simple

Something unusual is unfolding behind closed doors involving the Philippine National Construction Corporation (PNCC)

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Related coverage for "Gbenga Omotoso: Collapsed Alakija Building Was Marked As Distressed": Vanguard News — Lagos to demolish marked distressed buildings after mall collapse. Daily Post Nigeria — Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know Saturday morning. Legit.ng — Popular fashion designer Ejiro reappears after going missing, gives testimony at Jerry Eze's church. The Leader — Orihuela Prepares First Scientific Excavations at Castle-Alcazaba. Utusan Malaysia — Kedai keropok 32 tahun di Losong musnah terbakar. RAPPLER — [Vantage Point] PNCC’s great puzzle: Why delisting isn’t so simple