Panic as School Building Partially Collapses in Ikorodu, Lagos

• Panic broke out in Odo-Kekere, Ikorodu, after part of a public school building collapsed on January 15.
• Emergency agencies responded swiftly, and no students were affected.

Residents of Odo-Kekere Community in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State were thrown into panic on Thursday evening after a section of a public school building partially collapsed.

According to residents, the incident happened on Thursday afternoon, January 15, when a portion of the structure suddenly gave way.

Emergency officials from the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) and the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) quickly arrived at the scene and cordoned off the area to prevent further danger.

Authorities have begun investigations to determine the cause of the collapse and assess the extent of the damage. Preliminary reports, however, confirmed that students were not inside the classrooms at the time of the incident.

In other news…. Popular and controversial speaker, VeryDarkMan (VDM), has sparked heated debate online after questioning why many Black African countries appear to be less developed compared to others on the continent.

VDM shared his thoughts after traveling and comparing different African countries, focusing on infrastructure, governance, and investment.

“When I came into this country, I started asking myself, is this really an African country? Then I realized that Africa, the only people doing well, are in African countries without Black skin. Are you so crazy?” he wrote.

He went further to question the development gap between regions.

“Are African countries with Black skin cursed? Look at developed countries like Morocco, Algeria, Egypt, and others. Why is Black Africa different?”

According to VDM, the contrast is clear when looking at roads, public facilities, and how systems function.

“Everything is working well elsewhere, but in Black Africa, it’s chaotic. People don’t communicate properly, governance fails, and investment is scarce,” he added.

His comments quickly divided social media users. While some agreed with his observations, others described his remarks as misleading, offensive, or unfair.