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Ikoyi building collapse: Lagos state govt begins 90 day pull down of Gerrard’s skyscrapers

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Lagos State Government on Thursday began the process for deconstruction of the skyscrapers and other structures within the complex of the 21storey building on 42 Gerrard Road, Ikoyi , which collapsed on November 1, 2021.

The deconstruction which will be deployed through global standard controlled measures, is expected to last for 90 days depending on weather situation.

Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, in company of his counterparts in the Ministries of Special Duties and intergovernmental relations, Tayo Bamgbose-Martins, as well as Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Idris Salako, disclosed this at a media briefing to herald the exercise as well as the handing over of the project to the consultant.

Omotoso, said the briefing was to get the media and public informed on the deconstruction of the buildings in fulfillment of the recommendations of the panel set up to probe the incident which discovered that the building failed integrity test.

The commissioner promised that any action taken on the safety project would be in the interest of public as stakeholders meeting had previously been held in this regard as the government had completed the handing over of the complex to the contractor.

Also speaking at the event where a minute silence was observed in honour of those who lost their lives in unfortunate incident, Salako said the land would be taken over by the state government in line with the Lagos State Physical Planning law.

He added that the site would be taken over by the state government in line with the state physical planning law which stipulated that owners of collapsed buildings would forfeit the land to the state.

According to him, though the state government has not taken a decision on what it would use the land for, but whenever it wants to put it to use, it is likely to be used for something that will help to remember those who died in the building.

Salako stated that the demolition would be done having the interest of the public including the residents at heart.

Also commenting, Bamgbose-Martins, said that the state government has no business with off takers, that is those who have paid to own apartments in the building that collapsed, saying the state government would not consider compensating them.

Lewo, said the deconstruction would take about 90 days but might be extended due to weather condition and that the safety of residents and workers had been put in to consideration as a control method would be used to take down the structure apart.

“We will not demolish the building, but deconstruct it using a controlled method by cutting it in pieces till it gets to ground zero level,” he stated.

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Drama as minors collapse in court as FG arraigns 76 #EndBadGovernance protesters

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There was chaos at a federal high court in Abuja on Friday after some children who allegedly took part in the #EndBadGovernance protests collapsed while waiting to be arraigned.

The court had fixed Friday for the arraignment of the defendants who are mostly minors.

At the commencement of proceedings, the children who looked ill and malnourished, were asked to come forward to take their plea.

While some huddled in the dock, others stood outside the cubicle due to insufficient space.

However, four of them hurriedly rushed out of the courtroom after they collapsed and writhed in pain.

Obiora Egwuatu, presiding judge, had to rise abruptly before calm returned to the courtroom.

When the court session resumed, the prosecution asked that the names of the four ill children be removed from the charge.

The application was granted and the other defendants were arraigned.

The 76 defendants, who were arrested in Abuja, Kaduna, Gombe, Jos, Katsina, and Kano states, are being accused of treason, among other offences.

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Reps consider raising retirement age of health workers to 65

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A bill seeking to raise the retirement age of health workers has scaled the second reading at the house of representatives.

Adewale Hammed, the lawmaker representing the Agege federal constituency of Lagos state, sponsored the bill to raise the retirement age of health workers from 60 to 65 and from 35 to 40 years in service.

Leading the debate on the bill during the plenary on Thursday, the lawmaker argued that the law will enable experienced healthcare workers will continue to contribute their expertise to the sector until they reach the age of 65.

“Nigeria’s healthcare sector is currently experiencing a significant depletion in both the number and quality of professionals due to two main factors,” Hammed said.

“Firstly, a substantial number of health workers are migrating abroad in search of the proverbial golden fleece — a trend difficult to stop given the fundamental human rights of the individuals concerned.

“Secondly, the compulsory retirement age of 60 and the mandatory 35 years of service, as stipulated in the public service rules, are contributing to the exodus of experienced professionals.

“While we cannot control the former, the latter can be addressed through the upward review of the retirement age, which will be achieved by this bill.”

The lawmaker said the retirement age of judges, lecturers, and teachers has been raised, noting that health workers should not be left out.

Mark Esset, a lawmaker from Akwa, opposed the bill, contending that opportunities should be given to many well-trained Nigerians who are searching for jobs rather than extending the service years of those who are due for retirement.

Nwaeke Felix from Rivers also spoke against the bill, backing Esset’s argument.

However, Ahmed Jaha from Borno spoke in favour of the bill, noting that it will not stop the recruitment of new graduates.

Lawmakers voted in support of the bill when Benjamin Kalu, the deputy speaker of the house, subjected it to a voice vote.

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Realtor goes missing after being called to check property in Lagos

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A 43-year-old man identified as Jimi Folarin, a realtor, has gone missing after being called by a client to inspect properties in the Imota area of Ikorodu, Lagos State.

According to his sister, Iremide Omowunmi, Folarin left the house at exactly 4 PM on Wednesday for the property inspection and has not answered his phone since.

She stated, “At about 4 PM, my brother called me to say that the clients he was waiting for had contacted him to come and inspect the properties. This was exactly at 4 PM.

“My brother is a real estate agent who sells land and assists people in buying land. Around 5 PM, I tried calling him to see if he had arrived, but although the phone rang, he did not pick up. I thought maybe he was busy with the clients, so I stopped calling. It wasn’t until 10 PM that I tried reaching him again, but he still didn’t respond. I then texted him on WhatsApp, but he didn’t reply either, which is unlike him.

“While I was calling him, my brother’s friend was also trying to reach him. After a while, a strange number called my brother’s friend, asking who he wanted to speak to. When my brother’s friend questioned the caller, they immediately hung up.

“This morning, I called that strange number, and the person answered. But when I asked for Folarin, my brother, they abruptly ended the call. I have reported the case to the Gbogbo Police Station in Ikorodu,” she added.

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