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Gbenga Omotoso: Collapsed Alakija Building Was Marked As Distressed
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
· 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
· 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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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