### [2026-06-26](/feed/2026/06/26/index.md)

##### Lagos
# A building collapses in Lagos, Nigeria, killing nine people. 




### Sources:

1. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/lagos-building-collapse-kills-least-nine-authorities-say-2026-06-26/)

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