MAN FOUND UNCONSCIOUS AFTER ALLEGEDLY THROWING CHILDREN FROM STOREY BUILDING IN ABA. (PHOTO).
DEVELOPING STORY: Man Found Unconscious After Allegedly Throwing Children From Storey Building in Aba A man was reportedly found unconscious but still breathing after allegedly falling from a storey building at New Phase of Umuobe by Barracks, Opobo Road, Obignwa, Abia State. The incident, which occurred on Thursday, has caused panic among residents of the area. Eyewitnesses told Magic FM Aba that the man allegedly threw two of his children from the building before attempting to throw down his wife. However, the circumstances surrounding the incident remain unclear. The two children were reportedly rushed to a hospital for medical attention. As of the time of filing this report, Magic FM Aba could not independently confirm their condition or whether they survived the fall. The man, who sustained an injury to the head, was still lying in front of his house and had yet to receive assistance as of the time of this report. Witnesses said he was unconscious but still breathing. Reside...
Lagos State Governor,Mr Akinwunmi Ambode yesterday saturday flagged off a week long commissioning of 114 roads newly constructed in all the 57 Local Government Areas and Local Council Development Areas {LCDAs} in the State,with a pledge to commence the construction of second round of another 114 roads across the state soon.The construction of the inner roads,which is an initiative of the Ambode administration and in fulfillment of his campaign promise,was geared towards massive intervention on access and link roads,boost security and increase the socio-economic well-being of resident of the state.The newly constructed 114 roads which were designed with walkways,medians,street lights and standard drainage systems,were selected two per each of the 57 LGs and LCDAs in the State.Speaking at the formal flag off of the commissioning ceremony in Ikorodu North LCDA,Governor Ambode said the remarkable feat was not only an eloquent confirmation of a promise kept,but a testimony of the popular saying that nothing can stop a people who have resolved to move forward.Thee Governor,who was represented by his deputy,Dr,Mrs Idiat Oluranti Adebule,recalled the contract of hope which he signed with the people during the electioneering and his inaugural speech,adding that the completion of the 114 roads was a glorious dawn of community development accelerated through inclusive governance and a historic leap of faith for his administration and the citizens.The Governor said ''At a time the national ecoonomy is facing financial challenges,our administration is able to inject over N19 billion into the economy of our State,stimulating employment and engaging the business sector.no fewer than 89 local companies executed the road project with thorough supervision by the communities and government.About 5,700 direct jobs were created for professionals,artisans and laborers in the construction industry.A larger number of people,approximately 10,000 suppliers and dependants felt the positive impact of this stimulus package in their lives''.Giving an insight as to how the roads were selected,the Governor said in line with the principle of civic engagement of his administration,Community Development Associations {CDAs} were encouraged to suggest the roads requiring construction according to their needs,adding that the CDAs were also motivated to participate in the monitoring of the projects with the view to taking ownership on completion.Besides,Governor Ambode said the 114 roads would be an annual rite to make Lagos a true megacity,adding that the process for the second round of the 114 road projects had already begun,and urged the residents to be part of it and guard the infrastructures being provided by government jealously.Speaking through his Deputy,the Governor said that the new look of Alapere-Ketu Lay-By,was characterized by the construction of a two-lane access road from Iyana Oworo inwards Alapere-Ketu that would relieve traffic flow towards Lagos-Ibadan Expressway and Ojodu-Berger axis.He said that provision was also made for pedestrian safety with the integration of a two-metre wide walkway and drainage on one side of the lay-by access inwards Alapere-Ketu,to ensure that vehicular movement is not impeded by pedestrians.All those streets in Abuloshun around that Satelite town area in Lagos which year are they planning to repair their roads and streets is terrible when it rains I have been there several times
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