Another Building Collapse in Lekki, Other Top Stories in Newspaper Review

Another Building Collapse in Lekki, Other Top Stories in Newspaper Review

The two-storey building which collapse in the Lekki part of Lagos recently is among major news stories that trended in mainstream Nigerian media within a period of seven days.

BREAKING: Another Building Collapses in Lekki 24hrs After 14 Died in 21-Storey

A two-storey building collapsed in Lagos. The building caved in, in Osapa London, at the Lekki area of Lagos state on Tuesday, November 2.

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Another building collapsed in Lekki after the 21-story structure went down in Ikoyi
Source: UGC

The building which was still under construction reportedly caved in after the heavy downpour on Monday night.

Photos emerge as President Buhari returns to Abuja after Saudi trip

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President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday, October 29, arrived in Nigeria after spending some days in Saudi Arabia to perform Islamic rites and prayed for the country's unity and peace.

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Next APC national chairman? Photos emerge as Ali Modu Sheriff visits Buhari

Legit.ng reported that the president left the country on Monday, October 25, to attend an investment summit in the middle-east nation.

Nigerian Governor Declares Tuesday, November 2 Public Holiday, Gives Reason

Douye Diri, the governor of Bayelsa state, Douye Diri, has declared Tuesday November 2, as work-free day.

This was disclosed in a statement released by the state's commissioner for information, orientation and strategy, Ayibaina Duba, on Monday, November 1.

List of Top Three Losers As PDP Holds Convention in Abuja

The Peoples Democratic Party has elected new members into its National Working Committee to lead the party ahead of the 2023 general elections.

Only three out of the 21 national working committee (NWC) positions were contested, while consensus candidates were adopted for the remaining positions.

BREAKING: NECO Finally Releases 2021 SSCE Results, Blacklists 20 Supervisors, Gives Reason

The National Examinations Council (NECO) has released the results of the 2021 Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSCE).

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Northern elders' request to exit southeast from Nigeria, other major stories in newspaper review

This was announced by Professor Dantani Ibrahim Wushishi, the registrar of NECO, on Friday, October 29, at the council's headquarters in Minna, Niger state.

Full List of Universities, Polytechnics and Colleges of Education Established by Buhari Administration

Since his assumption of office in 2015, President Muhammadu Buhari-led federal government has approved the establishment of 30 new tertiary institutions.

Among the new tertiary institutions established by the Buhari government are 11 universities, 10 polytechnics and nine colleges of education.

WASSCE 2021: WAEC Reveals When Results Will Be Available

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has revealed when the results of the ongoing 2021 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) will be available.

The examination council's director of public affairs, Demianus Ojijeogu, said the results will be out 45 days after the last paper is written.

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Breaking: President Buhari to depart Abuja for another official trip, lesser hajj

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Onyirioha Nnamdi Onyirioha Nnamdi is a graduate of Literature and English Language at the University of Lagos. He is a Politics/Current Affairs Editor who writes on news and political topics for Legit.ng. He brings into his reporting a wealth of experience in creative and analytical writing. Nnamdi has a major interest in local and global politics. He has a professional certificate from Reuters and was awarded the editor with the best listicle for 2021. Contact: 08062988054, o.nnamdi@corp.legit.ng