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Newspaper Headlines: Death toll from collapsed building in Lagos rises to 20

Ayodeji.oluwafemi@thecable.ng'byAyodele Oluwafemi
November 3, 2021 8:05 am

The aftermath of the collapsed 21-storey building in Ikoyi axis of Lagos state appeared on the cover pages of Nigerian newspapers.

The Nation says victims’ relatives besieged the collapsed Lagos building site over what they described as ‘slow’ rescue exercise of victims. The newspaper reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has sought the release of $100 billion climate change fund.
The Guardian says the federal government has budgeted N6.25 billion for working capital and consultancy for the floating of a national carrier — Nigeria Air. The newspaper says Nigerians pay N5.7 trillion for “darkness” eight years after privatisation.
Daily Independent reports that workers have criticised the contributory pension scheme. The newspaper says the supreme court condemned the invasion of the residence of Mary Odili, a justice of the court.
The Nigerian Tribune says the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has dismissed the speculation of fuel scarcity. The newspaper reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said it is ready to conduct the November 6 Anambra governorship election.
The Punch reports that the convention date of the All Progressives Congress (APC) remains shaky as the party faces crisis in 13 states. The newspaper says death toll from Lagos collapsed building rises to 20.

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