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…As Wike Orders Free Medical Treatment For Victims

Five dead bodies have been recovered from the site of three storey building under construction at Durumi Area 3, near Gudu Market that collapsed in Abuja on Saturday.

One person was however brought out alive after been buried in the debris for nine hours.

Spokesman of the FCT Minister, Mr Lere Olayinka, said 11 persons were brought out of the rubble alive and were receiving treatment as at the time of filling this report.

The evacuation was supervised by FCTA Mandate Secretary on Health, Dr Dolapo Fasawe.

Meanwhile, Minister of the FCT , Mr Nyesom Wike has directed that all the victims should be given free medical treatment.

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Social media influencer and relationship therapist, Blessing Okoro, popularly known as Blessing CEO, has been arraigned before the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, over an alleged N36 million fraud case.

She was docked on Friday by the Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on a two-count charge bordering on obtaining money by false pretence and alleged theft.

According to the charge, Blessing CEO allegedly obtained N36 million from Mrs. Ifeyinwa Nonye Okoye between July 14 and 17, 2024, under the pretence of securing a six-bedroom duplex located in Lekki, Lagos, a statement on the anti-graft agency’s website said.

The prosecution alleged that the representation was false and violated provisions of the Advance Fee Fraud and Other Fraud Related Offences Act, 2006.

She was also accused of fraudulently converting the said sum for personal use, contrary to the Criminal Code Act.

Blessing CEO pleaded “not guilty” to the charges when they were read in court.

Following her plea, the prosecution requested that she be remanded in a correctional facility pending trial, while the defence counsel said she had only just been served with the charges and was preparing a bail application.

Justice D. I. Dipeolu ordered that the defendant be remanded in EFCC custody pending the hearing of her bail application.

The case was adjourned till June 5, 2026, for trial.

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The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command on Friday described the alleged reports circulating on social media alleging an influx of herdsmen into Anguwan Dobi, Gwagwalada Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory, and suggesting an imminent security threat within the area as false and misleading.

According to a statement issued by the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josphine adeh: “Upon noticing the circulating videos and reports, Police operatives were immediately deployed to the location and adjoining communities to assess the situation and ascertain the facts of the matter.

“However, no unusual gathering, suspicious movement, or persons matching the claims in the reports were found within the said area or its surrounding environment at the time of investigation.

“The Command wishes to assure residents that it is closely monitoring developments within the area, while investigation is still ongoing to fully ascertain the facts surrounding the matter. Residents are therefore advised to remain calm, go about their lawful businesses without fear or apprehension”.

While reassuring residents of its unwavering commitment to the protection of lives and property, the Command further enjoined members of the public to remain vigilant and promptly report any suspicious persons, movements, or activities to the nearest Police Station or through the FCT Police Command emergency lines: 08032003913 and 08061581938.