Super Eagles Star Kenneth Omeruo Speaks Up on Lack of Football Action Amid Coronavirus Crisis
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Super Eagles Star Kenneth Omeruo Speaks Up on Lack of Football Action Amid Coronavirus Crisis

Nigeria's Kenneth Omeruo, who plays for Leganes in Spain, has shared his thoughts on the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, urging football fans to remain at home to help stop the spread of the disease.   The 26-year-old defender, who secured a permanent move to Leganes from Chelsea last summer, has participated in 19 league games despite the club's current position at the bottom of the table.   With football in Spain, like the rest of the world, brought to a halt indefinitely to combat the virus, Omeruo took to Instagram to express his longing for the game and his hope for an end to the current situation.   "I miss the game; I hope this madness ends soon, but until then, please stay at home," Omeruo wrote.
The United Kingdom: Over 10,000 Cases of Slavery Reported in 2019
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The United Kingdom: Over 10,000 Cases of Slavery Reported in 2019

A new report has revealed a shocking surge in the number of suspected modern slavery victims in the UK, reaching over 10,000, marking a 52% increase in reported cases of slavery in 2019. The figures were first released by NYDailyNews. It is reported that Britain is home to at least 136,000 modern slaves, with four in 10 cases allegedly involving child victims, according to the Global Slavery Index. Data from the Home Office shows that 10,627 potential trafficking victims were referred to the UK's framework for identifying modern slavery abuses in 2019, compared with 6,993 in 2018. "We need to think about how the system is working in practice for the people it was set up to identify and help," said Kate Roberts, manager at Anti-Slavery I...
'Bishop Ignatius Kaigama’s Perspective on the Coronavirus Pandemic: “God is in Control and All Nations are Equal”
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'Bishop Ignatius Kaigama’s Perspective on the Coronavirus Pandemic: “God is in Control and All Nations are Equal”

Bishop Ignatius Kaigama, from Abuja Catholic Diocese, shared his thoughts on the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic, stating that the disease has brought humanity to a common level. Kaigama highlighted that all nations, regardless of their size or power, are in need of assistance as the virus continues to spread rapidly worldwide.   “The disease has equalized us. Both powerful and smaller nations find themselves on the same footing, experiencing the effects and struggling to cope,” Kaigama expressed after conducting a Palm Sunday Mass in an empty church, following government directives to prohibit public gatherings. He added, “The pandemic has emphasized the importance of collective effort in overcoming societal challenges." “All nations, irrespective of their development status...
Wayne Rooney Reflects on His ‘Worst Feeling’ in Football Career After Incident with Cristiano Ronaldo
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Wayne Rooney Reflects on His ‘Worst Feeling’ in Football Career After Incident with Cristiano Ronaldo

Wayne Rooney, England and Manchester United's all-time highest goalscorer, has shared what he considers to be the most distressing experience of his nearly two-decade-long football career. Rooney recalls the 2006 World Cup, during which he clashed with his then Manchester United teammate Cristiano Ronaldo in the quarterfinal match between England and Portugal. Rooney's World Cup journey in the 2006 Germany World Cup ended in controversy as Ronaldo played a role in Rooney's dismissal, who received a red card for a second-half stamp on Ricardo Carvalho.     Portugal's Ronaldo encouraged the referee to send off his Manchester United teammate Rooney and was then seen winking after Rooney was dismissed. As a result, England lost on pena...
Abia State Govt Reacts To Death Of Medical Doctor In Us
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Abia State Govt Reacts To Death Of Medical Doctor In Us

Okezie Ikpeazu ,The Governor of Abia State, has expressed sadness over the death of Dr. Caleb Anya who died from Coronavirus in New York, USA. Anya, who hails from Abia state was among the three Nigerians who died at the frontline of the fight against Coronavirus. Mr Benaoyagha Okoyen, the Consul General of Nigeria in New York confirmed that Anya got the virus while he was on duty in New York, which is the epicentre of the pandemic in the US. Gov. Ikpeazu in a statement signed by Chief John Okiyi Kalu, Honourable Commssioner for Information, offered his condolences to the family and friends of Dr. Anya. The governor prayed that all other health workers who risk their lives daily be protected as they help battle against COVID-19 and other infectious diseases. The statement read: “Our...
Itsekiri Youth Council Demands Justice Over Killing Of Man By Soldiers In Delta
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Itsekiri Youth Council Demands Justice Over Killing Of Man By Soldiers In Delta

The Itsekiri National Youth Council has demanded justice over the killing of one of its members, Joseph Pessu, by personnel of the Nigerian Army in Delta State. Pessu was shot dead by soldiers enforcing a stay-at-home order put in place by the state government after he stepped out to get medicine for his pregnant fiance at a pharmacy in the Ugbuwangue area of Warri. In a statement by Weyinmi Agbateyiniro, President, INYC, and Appearance Afejuku, Secretary General, the group said Pessu was a law-abiding citizen killed for no reason. The statement reads, “The INYC is using this medium to call on the Delta State Government and the Nigerian Army to fish out the recalcitrant and blood-thirsty army officer who used the excuse of the Covid-19 enforcement to murder a defenseless citizen of ...
Lagos Confirms Death Of Another COVID-19 Patient
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Lagos Confirms Death Of Another COVID-19 Patient

Lagos State Government on Sunday confirmed the death of a COVID-19 patient in the state. Prof. Akin Abayomi, the Commissioner of Health in the state, who disclosed this on his Twitter handle, said the deceased was a 36-year-old Nigerian, male who died in a private facility on April 4, 2020. The Commissioner wrote, “We lost a COVID-19 patient; a 36-year-old Nigerian male, who died in a private facility on 4th April, 2020. “Total number of COVID-19 patients who have died are now 2. “One case was evacuated, thus bringing the total number of evacuated to 2. “Let StaySafe#ForAGreaterLagos.” NewsNow had reported that the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Sunday, confirmed ten new cases of coronavirus in the country. The new cases were recorded in Lagos, Abuja and Edo, thereby b...
‘Let’s make sure the government puts these funds to good use’ – Davido reacts to the N19 billion donation made to combat Coronavirus in Nigeria
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‘Let’s make sure the government puts these funds to good use’ – Davido reacts to the N19 billion donation made to combat Coronavirus in Nigeria

Davido expressed his reaction to the donations made to combat Coronavirus in Nigeria, emphasizing the need for the government to utilize the funds effectively. On Friday, contributions to the Private Sector Coalition Against COVID-19 (CACOVID) set up by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to raise funds to combat Coronavirus reached N19.488 billion, up from the earlier collected N15.325 billion. A breakdown of the contributions showed that the Central Bank of Nigeria and Aliko Dangote donated N2 billion each, while Abdul Samad Rabiu (Bua Sugar Refinery), Segun Agbaje (GTB), Tony Elumelu (UBA), Oba Otudeko (First Bank), Jim Ovia (Zenith Bank), Herbert Wigwe (Access Bank), and Femi Otedola of Amperion Power Distribution donated N1 Billion each to the relief fund. Other donors inclu...
'Reactions to Trump’s Palm Sunday tweet about the existence of God’
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'Reactions to Trump’s Palm Sunday tweet about the existence of God’

US President Donald J. Trump used his Twitter platform on Sunday to extend well-wishes for Palm Sunday amidst the Coronavirus pandemic, which has caused around 8,492 deaths in the United States as of Sunday. Trump, a self-proclaimed Christian, hailing from the pandemic's epicenter, New York, tweeted: "'Palm Sunday is the beginning of a Holy week for many people of Faith and a great day to lift our voices in Prayer. I will be tuning into Pastor @greglaurie at @harvestorg Church in Riverside, California tomorrow at 11:00 A.M. Eastern.' Some of his followers were not pleased, attributing him with responsibility for the spread in the US and labeling him as 'hypocritical.' However, the Christian community lauded him for advocating for Christians in America and ...
''Trump Tweets About Palm Sunday and Sparks Controversy Over Faith''
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''Trump Tweets About Palm Sunday and Sparks Controversy Over Faith''

On Sunday, US President Donald J. Trump took to Twitter to extend well-wishes for Palm Sunday amid the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic in the United States, which has resulted in approximately 8,492 deaths.                                                                   Trump, a self-proclaimed Christian, tweeted from the epicenter of the Coronavirus outbreak, his native New York: "Palm Sunday is the beginning of a Holy week for many people of Faith and a great day to lift our voices in Prayer. I will be tuning into Pastor @greglaurie at @harvestorg Church in Riverside, California tomorrow at 11:00 A.M. Eastern."                    Some of his followers were critical, blaming him for the spread of the virus and labeling him as 'hypocritical,'...