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Postponement of National Sports Festival in Edo State by the Federal Government due to Coronavirus
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Postponement of National Sports Festival in Edo State by the Federal Government due to Coronavirus

The National Sports Festival Edo 2020 has been postponed by the Federal Government of Nigeria.   Confirmation of the postponement came from Sunday Dare, the Minister of Youth and Sports Development FGN, who announced the decision on Twitter after a briefing with President Muhammadu Buhari and the Minister of State for Health, Adeleke Mamora.   In his tweet, he stated: "Following the briefing of Mr. President from myself and the Minister of State for Health on COVID 19, Mr. President approved the immediate postponement of Edo Sports festival to a future date.'   This action was taken subsequent to the confirmation of a third case of coronavirus in Nigeria by the Lagos State Ministry of Health.     Following the briefing of Mr. President from myself and the Minister of State for Heal...
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Isolate yourself for 14 days if you were a passenger on flight BA 75 that arrived Lagos on March 13 – Lagos Health Commissioner, Prof Abayomi
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Isolate yourself for 14 days if you were a passenger on flight BA 75 that arrived Lagos on March 13 – Lagos Health Commissioner, Prof Abayomi

The Lagos Health Commissioner, Prof Abayomi, has urged all passengers who were on board British Airways flight 75 that arrived in Lagos on March 13 to isolate themselves for 14 days following the third confirmed case of Coronavirus in Nigeria. Efforts are underway to trace everyone who was on the flight, as the third case, a 30-year-old lady, arrived in Lagos on the mentioned flight. The Lagos state government has issued this call for isolation in response to this development.
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Obsessed Fan of Ariana Grande Arrested for Showing Up at Her Home with Love Letter
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Obsessed Fan of Ariana Grande Arrested for Showing Up at Her Home with Love Letter

After showing up at her home with a love note, an obsessed fan of Ariana Grande has been arrested. Reportedly in his 20s, the fan knocked on the door and inquired about the singer at around 2:00 p.m on Saturday, March 14. It remains unclear how the man managed to bypass the security measures to reach Ariana's house, but TMZ has stated that the property manager, who answered the door, informed the intruder that Ariana was not home. The man was arrested near the house after police were called in, as he had spat on one of the officers. Upon searching him, a love letter addressed to Ariana and directions to her home were found in his possession. The obsessed fan has been charged with "misdemeanor trespassing and felony battery." This incident comes just weeks after a ...
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The PDP Criticizes President Buhari for Failing to Visit Abule Ado Explosion Victims

The President's response to the Abule-Ado explosion in Lagos State has been labeled "embarrassing" by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).   In a statement issued by spokesperson Kola Ologbondiyan on Tuesday, the PDP condemned President Buhari for his failure to visit Lagos and show support to the victims.   The party denounced the President's decision to stay at the Aso Presidential Villa and wait to be presented with photographs of the incident, instead of personally identifying with the victims through a visit.   Here is an excerpt from the statement: The PDP has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to abandon his lackadaisical approach to governance and the welfare of Nigerians and immediately travel to Lagos to reassure the nation following the devastating Abule-Ado explosion that ...
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Flamengo manager Jorge Jesus diagnosed with coronavirus
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Flamengo manager Jorge Jesus diagnosed with coronavirus

Brazilian football club, Flamengo, has confirmed that manager Jorge Jesus has tested positive for coronavirus, and a second confirmatory test is pending.   The 65-year-old Portuguese, and former Benfica coach, underwent testing on Monday, resulting in a 'weak or inconclusive' positive for COVID-19. On Instagram, the Portuguese coach stated, “It’s true that my test came up positive and it’s also true that I feel normal. I feel exactly the same today as I felt a month, a year, two, three years ago. I have no symptoms but the test was positive.” “I am going to stay under quarantine. I think that in a week or two, God willing, I’ll be back to normal.”   The club released a statement, saying: 'Clube de Regatas do Flamengo informs that the tests to detect...
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The Triumph of the GAC GA4 at the Argungun Motor Rally
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The Triumph of the GAC GA4 at the Argungun Motor Rally

Without a doubt, the Argungun Motor Rally added an extra thrill to this year's prestigious Argungun festival. Over the course of three days, the rally witnessed multiple nameplates pushing themselves to the limit, testing their functionality and performance on the challenging terrains of the northern savannah. Speed and maneuverability were crucial, and it was at this ultimate test of quality that the GA4 proved its mettle, emerging as the winner of the rally!   The rally spanned 13 towns and cities from Abuja to Argungu, and it was the Trumpchi GA4 that stood out among the competitors, conquering the challenging terrain and outperforming all odds to emerge victorious. It rightfully earned the title of the automobile "King of the North". ...
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Tragic Incident at Party: Fatal Stabbing in Teenage Fight Over Girl (See Photos)
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Tragic Incident at Party: Fatal Stabbing in Teenage Fight Over Girl (See Photos)

A party in Kayunga district, Uganda took a violent turn when a boy fatally stabbed another boy over a girl.   Hellen Butoto, the Ssezibwa Regional Police spokesperson, confirmed the tragic incident, stating: “It occurred in Kangulumira sub-county ahead of the official launch of SACCOS, which had been slated for Saturday.”   Butoto explained that the event organizers had organized a disco ahead of the launch, drawing a predominantly youthful crowd. “The disco turned violent when a young man named Mangali clashed with 18-year-old Sharif Bbosa over a girl identified as Resty Nabukwasi. Mangali stabbed Bbosa in the head twice, causing the knife to get stuck,” she recounted.     Butoto added that the police quickly responded, and Bbosa was rushed to Jinja regional referral hospital whe...
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Confirmation of the 3rd Coronavirus Case in Nigeria by the Federal Government
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Confirmation of the 3rd Coronavirus Case in Nigeria by the Federal Government

The Federal government has officially verified the presence of a third case of Coronavirus in Nigeria.   As stated by the Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, the patient is a Nigerian woman who recently arrived in Lagos from the UK. He reassured that she is currently in stable condition and receiving treatment at the Infectious Disease Hospital in Lagos.    The first confirmed case involved an Italian man who is still receiving medical care. The second case pertained to a Nigerian individual who had been in contact with the Italian man. After undergoing treatment, he tested negative for the disease.
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Chelsea’s Reminder to Mason Mount for Breaking Club’s Coronavirus Self-Isolation Rules
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Chelsea’s Reminder to Mason Mount for Breaking Club’s Coronavirus Self-Isolation Rules

Chelsea issued a reminder to player Mason Mount and the rest of their first-team squad about their responsibilities amidst the ongoing coronavirus outbreak. This came after Mount broke his self-isolation.   Mount was spotted playing football at Trent Park Football Centre in Barnet on Sunday with West Ham midfielder Declan Rice, despite the club's directive for players and staff to self-isolate for 14 days following winger Callum Hudson-Odoi's positive Covid-19 test last Thursday. West Ham's Rice, a childhood friend of Mount, was not required to self-isolate by his club, as no cases of coronavirus had been reported among players or staff at West Ham. This led him to perceive no issue in playing football with Mount. According to Goal, Chelsea cautioned Mount against breaking self-...
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Actor Zubby Michael Criticizes AMVCA Organizers for Overlooking Nollywood Pillars
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Actor Zubby Michael Criticizes AMVCA Organizers for Overlooking Nollywood Pillars

Nollywood actor, Zubby Michael, has expressed his dissatisfaction with the organizers of the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards for allegedly disregarding the "pillars of Nollywood".   He criticized the predominance of Yoruba individuals among the award's organizers and labeled the situation as "a joke and highly political". Zubby also questioned why the original creator of "Living in Bondage" was overlooked while its remake received 8 awards.   In a post, he stated:  
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