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The cancellation of France’s Ligue 1 and 2 seasons due to the Coronavirus Pandemic leaves PSG likely to take the title
28Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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The cancellation of France’s Ligue 1 and 2 seasons due to the Coronavirus Pandemic leaves PSG likely to take the title

The 2019/20 seasons of France's Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 have been canceled due to the Coronavirus pandemic. The current plan is to start the 2020/21 season in the next four months. The announcement comes a week after the French Professional Football League (LFP) announced plans for Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 to resume on June 17, with UEFA setting a deadline of August 2 for domestic leagues to be completed. However, on Tuesday afternoon, French prime minister Edouard Philippe announced that all sporting events will be cancelled until September, as part of the next stage of their lockdown plans beyond May 11. Speaking at a press conference, Philippe said: "The big sporting affairs cannot occur before September. The 2019/20 football season cannot return." French footbal...
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Rescue of Nigerian Lady Sold by Lebanese Man Online
28Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Rescue of Nigerian Lady Sold by Lebanese Man Online

After being put up for sale online by a Lebanese man, Wael Jerro, Busari Peace, a 30-year-old Nigerian lady, has been successfully rescued. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the Chairman of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), confirmed the rescue on Twitter on Tuesday April 28, announcing that Peace is currently at the Nigerian High Commission in Beirut. ''Update on Nigerian girl put up for sale by a Lebanese, Wael Jerro on Facebook. She has been rescued and safely with officials of the Nigerian Mission in Beirut. More updates later'' she wrote Outrage ensued when Jerro posted on the Facebook page 'Buy and Sell in Lebanon', advertising Busari with her Nigerian passport and putting a price tag of $1,000 on her. Busari, who hails from Oyo...
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Donald Trump’s Commitment to Provide Nigeria with Ventilators as He Talks to President Buhari about Covid-19
28Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Donald Trump’s Commitment to Provide Nigeria with Ventilators as He Talks to President Buhari about Covid-19

The President of the United States, Donald Trump, has made a commitment to send ventilators to Nigeria in a bid to support the country's fight against the Coronavirus disease.   According to the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, this announcement was made during a media briefing by the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 on Tuesday, April 28, 2020. President Trump pledged to provide the ventilators in a phone conversation with President Muhammadu Buhari earlier the same day.   During the phone conversation, President Buhari updated President Trump on Nigeria's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and President Trump, in turn, expressed solidarity with Nigeria during this challenging time. He assured the provision of ventilators to support the country in its battle aga...
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FG declares Friday a public holiday
28Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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FG declares Friday a public holiday

The declaration of Friday as a public holiday by the federal government is to commemorate this year's International Workers' Day Celebration. Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, praised Nigerian workers for their perseverance and understanding in supporting the government's efforts to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, expressing confidence in the country's economic recovery. He assured workers that their dedication will complement the ongoing efforts to control the virus. The statement emphasized the importance of citizen cooperation and adherence to health measures in overcoming the challenges posed by the disease.
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Death of Halima Shitu, the first female Kano Hisbah commander
28Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Death of Halima Shitu, the first female Kano Hisbah commander

At the age of 55, Halima Shitu, the first female Hisbah Commander in Kano state, has passed away, according to a family source.   Before her death, she had been the Chairperson of the Association of Muslim Women in Africa(AMEWA), where she made significant contributions to Islamic scholarship among women in Nigeria and Africa as a whole.   Her sister, Maimuna Shitu, stated, "She left behind a husband, Sheikh Abdulwahab Abdullah, a prominent Islamic Scholar, and six children to mourn her. Her eldest son, Malam Abdullah Abdulwahab, is a system analyst at Bayero University Kano."
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Edo State Reports 4 New Cases of Coronavirus
28Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Edo State Reports 4 New Cases of Coronavirus

The total number of Coronavirus cases in Edo State has risen to 29 with the announcement of 4 new cases by the state government.   It was reported by the Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC) on April 27 that there were 25 cases of the virus in the South-South state.    According to the state’s Commissioner for Health, Patrick Okundia, 254 suspected cases were tested as of April 27.   He also revealed that the state has recorded three deaths since the outbreak of the disease and currently has 18 active cases.    Okundia provided further details, stating:   “We have a total of 29 confirmed cases of COVID-19, with 194 suspected cases testing negative. “The case fatality rate is 10.3% with three deaths out of the 29 confirmed cases. “Eight individuals have been discharged, leavin...
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Tragic Fire Incident Claims Lives of Woman and her Two Children in Rivers (See Photos)
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Tragic Fire Incident Claims Lives of Woman and her Two Children in Rivers (See Photos)

A devastating fire outbreak occurred in Alikor estate in Choba, Rivers state, leading to the tragic death of a Nigerian woman and her two children, both under the age of 10, today on April 28th.   Reports indicate that the fire is suspected to have been caused by the kerosene that the woman sells. The bodies of the woman and her children have been removed and taken to the morgue.    
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Tragic Incident: Woman and Two Children Perish in Fire in Rivers (see photos)
28Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Tragic Incident: Woman and Two Children Perish in Fire in Rivers (see photos)

Today, on April 28th, a devastating fire broke out in a one-room apartment in Alikor estate, Choba, Rivers state, claiming the lives of a Nigerian woman and her two children, both under the age of 10. They were tragically burnt to death in the incident.   Reports indicate that the fire is suspected to have been caused by the kerosene the woman was selling. The bodies of the woman and her children have been removed and placed in the morgue.    
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Tragic Incident: Three Sisters Drown in Ebonyi, Nigeria (Warning: Graphic Photos)
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Tragic Incident: Three Sisters Drown in Ebonyi, Nigeria (Warning: Graphic Photos)

In a tragic incident on Saturday, April 25, three sisters, aged between 14 and 20, drowned in a river at Amaeze village in Ishiagu community of Ebonyi State.   The siblings, who attended Comprehensive Secondary School in Ishiagu, were found floating on the water. The cause of their deaths remains unknown. They were reportedly buried beside the stream without caskets, in accordance with cultural traditions.   The Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Ivo Divisional Police Post, Mr. Nwornu Daniel, confirmed the incident, describing it as a case of sudden and unnatural death.  
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Tragic Drowning Incident Claims Lives of Three Sisters in Ebonyi (Viewer Discretion Advised)
28Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Tragic Drowning Incident Claims Lives of Three Sisters in Ebonyi (Viewer Discretion Advised)

Three sisters aged between 14 and 20 tragically drowned in a river at Amaeze village in Ishiagu community of Ebonyi State on Saturday, April 25.   Found floating on the water, the cause of their deaths remains unknown. The siblings, who were students at Comprehensive Secondary School in Ishiagu, were reportedly buried beside the stream without caskets as per cultural traditions.   Mr. Nwornu Daniel, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Ivo Divisional Police Post, confirmed the incident, describing it as a case of sudden and unnatural death.  
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