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Eight Dead, Many Trapped in Freetown Building Collapse

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At least eight people have tragically lost their lives after a seven-storey building collapsed in Freetown, Sierra Leone’s capital, on Monday.

The disaster has sparked an intense search-and-rescue operation, with teams continuing to sift through the rubble in hopes of finding more survivors.

Several people are still believed to be trapped beneath the debris, and rescue workers are racing against time to locate them.

The National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) has confirmed that six individuals have been pulled from the wreckage so far, with some of the trapped victims managing to communicate their locations to rescuers.

Among the victims identified are three young children—two girls and a boy—each under the age of five.

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The building, which housed both residential and commercial spaces, collapsed late in the morning, between 11:00 and 12:00 local time.

Rescue operations began immediately, with initial efforts involving rescuers using their hands and picks to clear the debris before two cranes were brought in to aid the mission.

Mohamed Camara, a resident, shared his heart-wrenching story with reporters, explaining that his wife and three children were among those still trapped beneath the building.

As emotions run high, the community remains anxiously hopeful that more survivors will be found in the coming hours.

Authorities are still investigating the cause of the collapse, but the disaster has raised renewed concerns about the state of infrastructure in Sierra Leone.

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Brima Sesay, the head of the NDMA, has called for increased public awareness regarding the dangers of hiring unqualified contractors and using substandard building materials.

He emphasized that addressing these issues is crucial to preventing future tragedies like this one.

“We need to conduct more vulnerability assessments to reduce the likelihood of building collapses in the future,” Sesay noted.

He added that Sierra Leone’s widespread poverty and inadequate building regulations contribute to the country’s frequent construction failures.

With infrastructure challenges already a major concern, incidents like this highlight the urgent need for improvements in building safety standards across the nation.

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As the rescue efforts continue, the focus remains on finding those still trapped and understanding what led to this devastating collapse.

The tragedy has shaken the people of Freetown, underscoring the urgent need for action to ensure safer building practices in the future.


 

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Florida Mother Arrested for Allegedly Drowning 14-Year-Old Daughter

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A 14-year-old girl, Giselle Glover, tragically lost her life after her mother, Kelsey Glover, 35, allegedly held her head underwater in a bathtub.

Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez stated that deputies responded to an “armed disturbance” at the Poinciana home on Wednesday, November 20. Upon arrival, officers found Glover attempting to attack witnesses with a hammer after the incident.

Despite attempts to save Giselle, she was found unresponsive and pronounced dead at the hospital. Witnesses reported that they tried to intervene but were unsuccessful in stopping the attack.

Glover, who is being held without bail, faces charges of aggravated assault and battery, with additional charges pending. Authorities are investigating her motives, as she has been uncooperative so far.

Officials confirmed a prior domestic issue involving Glover, where she allegedly attacked her daughter’s father.

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IPOB Disowns Simon Ekpa Due to His Arrest And Calls for Focus on Biafra Struggle

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The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) have urged their members to stay focused on their mission to achieve an independent Biafran state and remain calm amidst the arrest of Simon Ekpa, who describes himself as the Prime Minister of Biafra in Exile.

In a strong condemnation of Ekpa’s actions, IPOB emphasized that every crime has its consequences.

Emma Powerful, the group’s spokesperson, clarified that Simon Ekpa is not, and has never been, a member of IPOB. He accused Ekpa of using violence to destabilize the South-East region since 2021.

In a detailed statement, Powerful said, “Simon Ekpa has no affiliation with the global IPOB family or its leadership.

Despite false narratives claiming otherwise, he has never been registered as a member in Finland or any other part of the world.”

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Powerful reiterated that IPOB, under the leadership of Nnamdi Kanu, has consistently pursued a peaceful path toward achieving Biafra’s independence.

“Mazi Nnamdi Kanu founded IPOB as a non-violent movement dedicated to self-determination through a United Nations-supervised referendum.

Despite repeated provocations and violent crackdowns by the Nigerian government, we have remained steadfast in our peaceful approach for over two decades,” he explained.

Ekpa, however, has been accused of exploiting the Biafran cause for personal gain.

“Many innocent Biafrans, driven by their passion for the Biafran struggle, initially believed in Simon Ekpa’s rhetoric.

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Unfortunately, they later realized he was a destructive force, funded to undermine IPOB’s efforts.

He has recruited violent criminals under the guise of fighting for Biafra and formed the so-called Biafra Liberation Army, which has carried out atrocities in the Eastern region,” Powerful added.

Ekpa, who leads the self-proclaimed Biafra Government in Exile (BGIE), has been linked to violent activities that have harmed civilians.

Powerful accused both the Nigerian and Finnish governments of protecting Ekpa from accountability for his alleged crimes. Despite this, IPOB expressed confidence that justice would prevail.

The statement ended with a call for unity and focus: “We urge all IPOB members, Biafrans, and supporters of our cause to remain calm.

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Our objective remains the same—to restore Biafra’s sovereignty through peaceful means.

No amount of sabotage can deter us from this goal.”


 

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Singer-Comedian Nasboi Criticizes Nigeria’s Internet Space: ‘The Devil Has Done So Much’

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Popular singer and comedian Nasboi has expressed his concerns about the state of Nigeria’s internet space, claiming it has been heavily influenced by negative forces.

In a cryptic post shared online, Nasboi wrote, “Devil has done so much in Nigeria internet space lately.”

While the entertainer did not elaborate further, his statement has sparked conversations, with many speculating he might be referring to the rise of online negativity, cyberbullying, or other troubling trends on social media platforms in the country.

Nasboi, known for blending humor with thought-provoking commentary, continues to engage his audience on and off the stage. Fans await further clarification on his recent remarks.

 

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