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Photos: Siblings Aged 7 And 9 Die As Fence Collapses On Lagos Building

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3 years ago

July 22, 2023

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Tragedy struck when two siblings were recovered dead from the rubble after the fence of an adjacent building, a hotel, collapsed on their bungalow during the heavy Saturday’s downpour at Ishawo, Ikorodu area of Lagos State.

Although first responders battled to save the lives of the two boys, identified as Gbolahan, 7 and Yinka, 9, the siblings were dead.

Sympathisers sobbed and wailed as the bodies of the victims were removed from the rubble by men of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency LASEMA, and Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service.

The tragic incident happened at number 25 Alao Street, Olainukan, Ishawo, Ikorodu area of the state when the fence of the hotel fell on their home.

The hotel is located at 38 Community Road, opposite Iyewa Road, Olainukan Bus Stop, inward Ishawo, Ikorodu.

Their parents could not be reached as at the time of filing this report, while the immediate or remote cause of the incident could not be ascertained as well.

Permanent Secretary, LASEMA, Dr. Femi Oke-Osanyitolu, confirmed the death of the two siblings.

According to Oke-Osanyitolu, “Upon arrival at the incident scene, a single-storey building (hotel fence) at 38 Community Road was found to have collapsed on a three bedroom flat (bungalow) at 25 Alao Street behind the hotel.

“Further investigation revealed that the said building fence was weakened by poor drainage resulting in its collapse on the house at 25 Alao Street.

“Two young boys, aged seven and nine years, named Gbolahan and Yinka Atolagbe, lost their lives. They have since been buried according to Muslim rites.”

Also, commenting on the incident, the South-West Coordinator, National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, Mr Ibrahim Farinloye, who described the incident as unfortunate, lamented that the distress call was not properly channelled to those whose responsibility was to save lives at the right time.

Meanwhile, the agency’s Lagos Response Team, LRT, Lagos State Fire Service, Lagos Neighborhood Safety Corps, LNSC, and the community excutive were the responders at the incident scene.

The building was immediately cordoned off by the agency’s LRT to avoid secondary incident and handed over to Lagos State Building Control Agency, LABCA. (See the images below).

Two children trapped as fence collapses into building in Lagos downpour
Relatives and neighbours digging the rubble for the ‘buried’ children.

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Transfer: Premier League Clubs Scramble For Dele-Bashiru

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4 hours ago

May 6, 2026

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Lazio midfielder, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru is a subject of interest from three Premier League clubs, according to Sky Sports.

Lazio reportedly rejected offers from Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth for the Nigeria international in January.

La Biancolesti are bracing for more interest in Dele-Bashiru ahead of the summer transfer window, according to Sky Sports.

The 24-year-old has two years left on his contract with the Serie A club.

The attacking midfielder joined the Rome-based club from Turkish Super Lig outfit Hatayspor in 2024.

He has been a regular feature for Lazio this season.

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Xenophobic Attacks: Nigerian Students To Picket MTN, MultiChoice, Other Businesses

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4 hours ago

May 6, 2026

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The leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS South-West Zone D, has announced plans to picket South African companies in Nigeria following the ongoing xenophobic attacks in the country.

DAILY POST reports that some Nigerians were recently killed in South Africa over the violent attacks.

A statement issued to newsmen by Comrade Adeyemo Josiah Kayode, Coordinator, NANS South-West, Zone D, said that the association is mobilizing to take decisive and lawful action by organizing peaceful picketing and mass advocacy against South African business interests operating in Nigeria.

“We categorically state that the continued targeting of Nigerians under any guise is unacceptable and must come to an immediate end.

“This will include major corporations such as MTN Group and MultiChoice Group. It is morally indefensible for businesses to thrive in an environment where the lives of Nigerians are protected, while Nigerians are subjected to fear and violence elsewhere.

“This contradiction will no longer be tolerated,” the statement said.

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N5m, N10m Zero-interest Loans: SheVentures Opens Applications For Women Entrepreneurs

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6 hours ago

May 6, 2026

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First City Monument Bank (FCMB) has opened a new round of applications for its SheVentures proposition, offering zero-interest loans of up to ₦10 million to women entrepreneurs to ease access to working capital and support business growth.

The facility provides loans ranging from ₦500,000 to ₦5 million under a general category, and ₦5 million to ₦10 million for sector-specific businesses, with funding capped at up to 50% of an applicant’s average monthly turnover.

At the centre of the offering is a 0% interest rate, with all charges embedded in a transparent structure.

Repayment is structured over four or six months, allowing businesses to match obligations with their cash flow cycles.

Yemisi Edun, Managing Director and Chief Executive of First City Monument Bank (FCMB), said the initiative reflects a deliberate approach to inclusive growth.

“Inclusive growth requires access to capital and the right conditions for businesses to deploy that capital effectively.

“Women-led enterprises are critical to economic activity, yet they face structural barriers.

This intervention aims to help close that gap by providing financing that supports job creation, business expansion, and long-term sustainability for women entrepreneurs.”

“Access to affordable finance remains a major constraint for women entrepreneurs,” said Nnenna Jacob-Ogogo, Group Head, SheVentures and Impact Segments at First City Monument Bank (FCMB).

“By removing the cost barrier and offering quick, flexible funding, this zero-interest loan is designed to safeguard existing jobs, enable businesses to invest in growth initiatives, and foster resilience in challenging economic conditions.”

Women-owned businesses account for a significant share of Nigeria’s small and medium-sized enterprises but continue to face high borrowing costs and limited access to credit.

Through these efforts, SheVentures tackles persistent financing gaps facing women-led businesses, combining targeted funding with broader support to empower women entrepreneurs, encourage business innovation, and enhance their ability to compete on a national scale.

Applications for the zero-interest loan are now open.Apply now.