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VisitWhat actions will the Edo State Government take in response to the building collapse by June 30, 2025?
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Building Collapse in Edo State Traps UNIBEN Students, No Lives Lost
Sep 14, 2024, 06:05 PM
A storey building housing students of the University of Benin in Ekosodin, Edo State, collapsed early Saturday morning following heavy downpour. The building, located on Ekhator Street, caused panic among the student community but no lives were lost, according to the university management. The Edo State Government has launched an investigation to determine the cause of the collapse.
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