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Lagos Intensifies Probe As Building Collapse Deaths Hit Seven

The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency on Monday confirmed the recovery of two dead bodies under the debris of the collapsed three-storey building at Oremeta Street in the Ojodu-Berger area of the state, bringing the total number of bodies recovered to seven. This is as the Lagos Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, promised that the owner of the building would face the law. The Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, said, “There is a procedure if there is any building collapse. The state government will find out how it happened. Naturally, the law will take its course — the owner of the building will face the law,” he said. PUNCH Metro recalls that the building, which housed the popular Equal Right Restaurant and Bar, collapsed around 9 a.m. on Saturday, trapping workers, customers, and a family of three. Residents of the area had disclosed that the building has been abandoned for more than a decade before the recent resumption of construction works at the top floor. Emergency responders had since been conducting a search and rescue operation at the scene of the incident. Giving an update on the incident on Monday, the LASEMA spokesperson, Nosa Okunbor, disclosed that two more bodies were recovered on Monday, bringing the death toll to seven and 13 people with injuries. He added that the search for bodies under the rubble has ended. He stated, “As at the time of writing this report, Monday, April 21, 2025, at 13:14hrs, the total number of victims is 20. The number of victims rescued alive is 13, comprising four adult females and nine adult males. “The number of recovered dead commodities is 7, comprising five adult females and two adult males.” Okunbor noted that the search and rescue operation was still ongoing. “Outer and inner cordons are still maintained to ensure safe operation. LASEMA Response Teams are coordinating with full participation in the search and rescue operation,” he concluded.

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Bauchi Probes Dam Plant Workers Deaths

Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has directed a thorough investigation into the circumstances behind the death of four people in the Gubi Dam of the state. Four staff members of the Bauchi State Urban Water and Sewerage Corporation tragically lost their lives during routine maintenance work at the Gubi Dam Water Treatment Plant. The deceased were Shayibu Hamza, 48, Abdulmalik Yahya, 29, Jamilu Inusa, 29, and Ibrahim Musa, 42. A statement by the governor’s Special Adviser Media and Publicity, Mukhtar Gidado, conveyed the governor’s condolences to the families, friends, and colleagues of the deceased persons. “This devastating incident has cast a shadow over the entire state, as we mourn the loss of these hardworking and committed public servants who died in the line of duty while contributing to the essential task of ensuring water supply for our people. “Their sacrifice and service will never be forgotten, and their legacy will continue to inspire all those working tirelessly to build a better Bauchi State. “Our thoughts and prayers are with their immediate families during this time of grief. We pray that the Almighty grants them the strength to bear this great loss and comforts their hearts with His divine mercy,” Mohammed said. He emphasised the urgent need for heightened safety measures and strict adherence to established protocols in all government and industrial operations. “We urge all public institutions and workers across the state to place safety as a top priority during official duties to prevent future occurrences of such painful incidents. “The State Government has already directed a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident and will take all necessary steps to support the bereaved families and enhance workplace safety across all departments, “the governor added. The PUNCH reports that four workers of the Bauchi State Urban Water and Sewerage Corporation lost their on Sunday at the Gubi Dam Water Treatment Plant.

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Futbol

Are Reigning Champions Celtic Out Of SWPL Title Race?

With Celtic losing to Glasgow City on Friday, the SWPL title charge is starting to look like a three-horse race - with the reigning champions falling behind. That defeat left Elena Sadiku's side fourth, nine points off leaders Hibernian and also trailing Rangers by seven and City by six. So, are Celtic out of the reckoning with eight rounds of fixtures still to play? The tightness of the top three means the league leaders could change within one match day, but Celtic need at least a couple of weeks of teams dropping points to get back into the mix. Given Hibs, Rangers and City have lost just seven times between them all season, that is a tall order. With no fixtures this coming weekend because of the international break, it will be mid-April before reigning champions Celtic can resume the chase. That round of games on 13 April could be pivotal but, in truth, all games in the post-split period have that potential. Celtic travel to face Rangers, by which time Hibs will have hosted Hearts and Motherwell will have visited Glasgow City - all three live on the BBC. The SWPL is no stranger to dramatic finishes. The title has been decided on the final day in each of the two past campaigns, with Celtic triumphing on goal difference after scoring late to beat Hibs last season and City doing likewise at Ibrox the year before. "It's a big result," said Scotland captain Rachel Corsie of Glasgow City's Friday win over Celtic on the BBC's Behind the Goals podcast. "Celtic are nine points adrift. I was looking at it thinking I don't know if they can claw that back but everyone plays everyone so I'm going to say they're not out of it. "They're now under quite a bit of pressure. They're going to have to pick up a run." Glasgow City assistant head coach Leanne Crichton agrees, commenting: "From our perspective, I don't think they're out of it. There's too many points up for grabs." Celtic do have the opportunity to take points off the teams they currently need to peg back during the May run-in. Three of their final four games are against the current top three and the current top two - Hibs and Rangers - meet in Glasgow on the final day. The two other sides in the top six - Hearts and Motherwell - could also have a say in the destiny of the title by taking points in the final weeks of the season. Hearts have done just that in recent weeks against Rangers and Celtic. "There's still plenty twists of turns," added Corsie. And Crichton added: "Every game feels like a must-win anyway, there's so much pressure, we felt that on Friday. "Glasgow City go top on on Friday and then by Sunday you're back down to third. It's super exciting."

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Police Arrest Scavenger For Stabbing Late Musicians Grandson To Death

The Ondo State Police Command on Monday confirmed the arrest of one Machidu Abubakar, who allegedly killed Ogo Omoge, the grandson of the late popular musician, Comfort Omoge. Omoge was allegedly stabbed to death by Abubakar, who is said to be a scavenger, following an argument last Thursday at Okitipupa Local Government Area of the state. An argument between the duo had led to a free-for-all, after which the suspect brought out a dagger and cut the throat of the deceased. “There was a minor disagreement between Prince Omoge and the scavenger. What started as a small issue quickly spiralled out of control. “He was brutally killed, and the attacker fled the scene immediately afterwards. The victim was rushed to the hospital but was sadly pronounced dead by medical personnel,” a source said. The Police Public Relations Officer for the Ondo State Command, Mr Ayanlade Olayinka, confirmed the incident, saying the suspect had been arrested by the men of the command. He said, “Yes the incident occurred along the Ayeka/Igodan Igbokoda expressway (in Okitipupa LG). “After an accident, an argument ensued between both parties and Machidu Abubakar, who is now in custody, drew out a knife and stabbed Omoge to death. “Immediately he (the suspect) fled the scene to escape justice but after a manhunt, which lasted for nearly 24 hours, he was arrested and he is now in custody awaiting prosecution.”