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Revealing the Greatest Regrets from the Twenties by People across the Globe

16Mar

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Revealing the Greatest Regrets from the Twenties by People across the Globe

Sharing their experiences on the secret-sharing app Whisper, individuals from different parts of the world have disclosed the decisions they regret making during their twenties. While some voiced their regret of spending years with the wrong person, another individual expressed remorse over involvement in adult films for financial gain.

Biggest Regrets from Twenties Shared by People Worldwide

16Mar

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Biggest Regrets from Twenties Shared by People Worldwide

Revealing their regrets from their twenties, individuals from various parts of the world have turned to the Secret-sharing app, Whisper. One individual expressed remorse over being in a relationship with the wrong person for years, while another mentioned regretting involvement in adult films for financial reasons.

Rescue of Three-Year-Old Unhurt from Debris after Abule Ado Explosion (with Photos)

16Mar

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Rescue of Three-Year-Old Unhurt from Debris after Abule Ado Explosion (with Photos)

At the site of the Abule Ado explosion in Lagos state, officials from the Nigerian Red Cross successfully rescued a young girl from the rubble, unharmed. During the rescue operations on Sunday night, Favour was found among the rubbles, and Chairman of the Red Cross Lagos branch, Adebowale Kolawole, explained the circumstances of her rescue. He also mentioned that Favour’s mother sustained a head injury during the incident, and her brother was also injured. “She woke up this morning and asked for her daughter. Doctors told her she was safe and with the Red Cross. We are happy she is at rest psychologically with her daughter being safe so that the pains she is going through will not increase. As soon as possible we are taking her to go see her mother at the Naval Hospital. Sh...

Odion Ighalo Ready to Forgo ₦2.6b (£6m) in Wages to Stay at Manchester United

16Mar

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Odion Ighalo Ready to Forgo ₦2.6b (£6m) in Wages to Stay at Manchester United

Nigerian striker Odion is reportedly open to relinquishing £6m (₦2.6billion) from his salary with Chinese club, Shanghai Shenhua, to secure a permanent move to Manchester United. The former Watford and Udinese striker has made a significant impact since his unexpected January loan move from Shanghai Shenhua to Man United. Odion Ighalo has scored four goals in eight appearances, and coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been impressed by the Nigerian's attitude in training and towards his teammates. According to a report by The Sun, Ighalo is eager to stay at United permanently and is willing to take a £6 million pay cut to make the move permanent. The Sun UK reported that Ighalo understands that United will not match his curren...

Sanusi's Investigation: Kano Assembly suspends 5 members for attempting to snatch the mace during plenary session

16Mar

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Sanusi's Investigation: Kano Assembly suspends 5 members for attempting to snatch the mace during plenary session

The Kano State House of Assembly has taken action by suspending five of its members for their involvement in attempting to snatch the mace during a plenary session. Last week's disruption led to a free-for-all fight between members of the APC and PDP at the assembly complex as they vied for control of the mace, the symbol of parliamentary authority. This incident occurred as a committee set up to investigate former Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, was about to submit its report. During today's session, Speaker Hon. Abdulazeez Gafasa announced the suspension of the lawmakers involved in the fracas for a period of 6 months due to their misconduct and violation of the house rules. The suspended members include Garba Yau Gwarmai representing Kunchi/Tsanyawa Constituency, Labaran Abdul Mad...

Osho-Virus behind APC crisis – VON DG, Osita Okechukwu replies Tinubu

16Mar

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Osho-Virus behind APC crisis – VON DG, Osita Okechukwu replies Tinubu

The crisis within the All Progressives Congress (APC) has led to a war of words, with Osita Okechukwu, the Director-General of the Voice of Nigeria, responding to accusations made by Bola Tinubu in support of the suspended National Chairman of the party, Adams Oshiomhole. Okechukwu blamed Oshiomhole for the turmoil within the party, citing a prior confrontation before the 2019 election. He regretted the shift in Oshiomhole's leadership, as Okechukwu claimed that party members had previously held him in high regard with high expectations of quality leadership. Okechukwu expressed his disappointment with Oshiomhole's actions, outlining "10 Osho-Virus blunders" allegedly committed by the embattled chairman. These "10 Osho-Virus blunders" detailed Oshiomhole's supposed mishandling of the pa...

Universal Music Group head Lucian Grainge hospitalized after testing positive for coronavirus

16Mar

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Universal Music Group head Lucian Grainge hospitalized after testing positive for coronavirus

The chairman and CEO of Universal Music Group, Lucian Grainge, has been hospitalized after testing positive for coronavirus. The news was confirmed by Variety, with the 60-year-old reportedly being treated at the UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles. Grainge's hospitalization comes after he celebrated his birthday at a party in Palm Springs, California, where notable figures like Apple CEO Tim Cook and music manager Irving Azoff were in attendance. Following Grainge's positive test, Universal Music Group shut down its headquarters in Santa Monica. An unidentified employee, believed to be Grainge, tested positive for the disease, leading to the office's closure.

Liberia’s first case of coronavirus confirmed

16Mar

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Liberia’s first case of coronavirus confirmed

Officials in Liberia have announced the country's first case of coronavirus on Monday, March 16. The confirmed case is Nathaniel Blama, the head of the Environmental Protection Agency, who returned to Liberia on Friday, March 13 after traveling to Switzerland. According to Chief Medical Officer Francis Kateh, "I can confirm that we have a case and we are managing it," he told Reuters. President George Weah is expected to address the nation later today. Residents have been urged to remain calm as health officials work on tracing and quarantining all individuals who may have come into contact with the infected person, for the incubation period of the virus.

Liberia Reports its First Case of Coronavirus

16Mar

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Liberia Reports its First Case of Coronavirus

On Monday, March 16, a ministry official in Liberia confirmed that the country has recorded its first case of coronavirus. The individual who tested positive for the coronavirus is Nathaniel Blama, the head of the Environmental Protection Agency. He recently returned to Liberia on Friday, March 13, after visiting Switzerland. Chief Medical Officer Francis Kateh informed Reuters that, "I can confirm that we have a case and we are managing it." President George Weah is expected to address the nation later in the day. Meanwhile, residents have been urged to remain calm as health officials work to trace all individuals who had contact with the infected person and place them in quarantine for the virus's incubation period.

Update on Oshiomhole’s Appeal Hearing Regarding Removal as APC National Chairman

16Mar

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Update on Oshiomhole’s Appeal Hearing Regarding Removal as APC National Chairman

Following the federal high court's removal of Adams Oshiomhole as the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), the Court of Appeal in Abuja has deferred the hearing on his appeal. In court today, on March 16, a panel of three Justices, led by Justice Stephen Adah, who were overseeing other cases, assured that a new panel would be constituted to consider Oshiomole’s appeal. This development came after the court had sent hearing notices to the involved parties in the appeal. According to The Nation, shortly after the announcement, a court official informed the packed courtroom that a new panel would be established to hear Oshiomole’s appeal on a later date, which will be communicated to the parties at the appropriate time. Addressing journalists after the annou...