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The brief: More sad tales from Ikoyi; ISWAP’s Bullets; evil on Will Smith’s mind

The death toll from the 21-storey building that collapsed in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Monday has risen from 22 to 36. This is a very tragic incident and a painful one for many families.

Still on the Ikoyi building collapse, When the mother of Zaynab Sanni Oyindamola, a corps member got her redeployed from Borno State, insecurity was one of the factors she considered. Perhaps, she wanted her child to serve in a more secure environment unknown to her that fate had something else in store.

Suspected fighters of the Islamic State in West African Province (ISWAP) have stormed Borno killing two policemen and a soldier at Malam Fatori, headquarters of Abadam Local Government Area of the state.

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American Actor, Will Smith, has revealed that he once thought of killing his father.
In an excerpt from his memoir, Will Smith disclosed that he contemplated killing his father, Willard Carroll Smith Sr, to avenge the abuse, his mother, Caroline Bright, endured.

Death Toll From Ikoyi Collapsed Building Rises To 36

The death toll from the 21-storey building that collapsed in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Monday has risen from 22 to 36.

Out of the 36 deaths recorded so far, three are females while the remaining 33 are males. “Out of the the survivors, we have one female and eight male. Out of the dead, we have three female and 33 male dead bodies.”

Ikoyi Building Collapse: How Corps Member Who Redeployed From Borno Lost Her Life

When the mother of Zaynab Sanni Oyindamola, a corps member got her redeployed from Borno State, insecurity was one of the factors she considered. Perhaps, she wanted her child to serve in a more secure environment unknown to her that fate had something else in store.

Oyindamola is one of the victims who died in the 21-storey building that collapsed in Ikoyi, a highbrow area in Lagos.

Policemen, Soldier Shot Dead As ISWAP Hits Borno Again

Suspected fighters of the Islamic State in West African Province (ISWAP) have killed two policemen and a soldier at Malam Fatori, headquarters of Abadam Local Government Area of Borno State.

Security sources confirmed this to Daily Trust, saying the deceased were members of a joint security team conducting clearance operations in the area in preparation for the return and resettlement of Displaced Persons (IDPs).

PODACST: The Story Behind Ikoyi Building Collapse

Rescue operation is still ongoing at the site of a building collapse in Lagos state. The high-rise building consisting of 21 stories collapsed on Monday.

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You Must Honour Your Contract, Kwara Utd Tells Biffo

The management of Kwara United Football Club has rejected the resignation of its Technical Adviser/Head Coach, Abdullahi Biffo, urging him to return to his position after recuperating from eye surgery.

The club’s Media Officer, Jimoh Bashir, made this known in a statement on Wednesday in Ilorin.

Ayefele Narrates Encounter With Davido In US

Yinka Ayefele, veteran gospel singer, has described Hip Hop Act, Davido, as humble.

Ayefele said this after an encounter with the artiste at Atlanta, USA. He commended Davido for being down to earth when they met abroad.

Will Smith: Why I thought of killing my father

American Actor, Will Smith, has revealed that he once thought of killing his father.
In an excerpt from his memoir, Will Smith disclosed that he contemplated killing his father, Willard Carroll Smith Sr, to avenge the abuse, his mother, Caroline Bright, endured.

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