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Death toll in Lagos explosion climbs to 20
16Mar By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Death toll in Lagos explosion climbs to 20

As of Sunday, the death toll resulting from the explosion in the Abule Ado area of Lagos state on March 15th has now reached 20.   On Monday morning, the Lagos State Emergency Management Authority LASEMA discovered three additional bodies from the debris of some of the collapsed buildings at the Bethlehem Girls College in Abule-Ado.   Previously, 17 bodies, including that of a family of four, were recovered on March 16 from the explosion site.
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The Family of Premier League Star Jan Vertonghen Was Held at Knifepoint by Burglars While He Was Playing in Germany
16Mar By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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The Family of Premier League Star Jan Vertonghen Was Held at Knifepoint by Burglars While He Was Playing in Germany

Last week, while the Belgian star Jan Vertonghen was away playing the Champions League last 16 second leg with RB Leipzig in Germany, his family in London was attacked and held at knifepoint by burglars. London police reported that four men wearing balaclavas broke into Vertonghen's home while his wife Sophie de Vries and two children were present. The men brandished knives and stole items from the home. "We have been supporting Jan and his family through this terribly traumatic time," a Spurs spokesperson told CNN Monday. A police spokesman stated, "Police were called to a residential address in London NW3 at 7.49pm (19.49 GMT) on 10 March to a report of a burglary. Officers attended. It...
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Wadume, Notorious Kidnap Suspect, Faces Charges of Terrorism and Murder
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Wadume, Notorious Kidnap Suspect, Faces Charges of Terrorism and Murder

The Nigerian Police Force brought Bala Hamisu, also known as Wadume, and 18 others before Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court on charges of terrorism, murder, kidnapping, and illegal arms possession.   Wadume, a high-profile kidnapping suspect, was arrested by the police in Taraba state on August 6th. During his transfer to Jalingo, soldiers opened fire on the police team, leading to the death of three officers and a civilian. Wadume was subsequently released but was rearrested by the police 13 days later.   After his arrest, Wadume admitted that soldiers had rescued him initially. He alleged in a video that the soldiers took him to an apartment in Kano where they removed the handcuffs from his legs and hands. However, the Army has denied these allegations....
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Boxing Champion Tyson Fury May Face an Eight-Year Ban from Boxing Due to Alleged Doping Offence
16Mar By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Boxing Champion Tyson Fury May Face an Eight-Year Ban from Boxing Due to Alleged Doping Offence

If proven true, Tyson Fury could potentially be prohibited from participating in boxing in the United Kingdom for up to 8 years. This follows allegations from a farmer, claiming that the WBC Heavyweight champion induced him in 2015 to falsely state that he provided the boxer with wild boar meat, after he tested positive for the banned steroid Nandrolone.   During an investigation after his victory over Christian Hammer in 2015, Fury, also known as the Gypsy King, was discovered to have excessive levels of the steroid Nandrolone in his blood system. In 2017, he was retroactively banned for two years, alongside his cousin Hughie Fury, who also tested positive for the substance.   Initially, Fury attributed the presence of Nandrolone to consuming uncastrated wild boar. Now, the farmer w...
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“`html 'According to Reno Omokri, if you marry a slay queen, you should be aware that as she ages, her financial needs increase while her beauty decreases'
16Mar By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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“`html 'According to Reno Omokri, if you marry a slay queen, you should be aware that as she ages, her financial needs increase while her beauty decreases'

Former Presidential spokesperson, Reno Omokri, has expressed that marrying a slay queen involves investing in a 'relationship requiring high monetary maintenance, while yielding diminishing returns'   He noted, 'If you marry a slay queen, know that as she ages, her financial needs increase, while her beauty decreases. After a while, you become aware you have invested in a relationship requiring high monetary maintenance while yielding diminishing returns.'     ```
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Gov. Sanwo-Olu visits scene of Abule Ado explosion; sets up N2bn relief fund for victims (video)
16Mar By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Gov. Sanwo-Olu visits scene of Abule Ado explosion; sets up N2bn relief fund for victims (video)

The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, along with his Deputy, Femi Hamzat, made a visit to the scene of the explosion in Abule-Ado, Satellite Town, Lagos State. The purpose of the visit was to conduct an on-the-spot assessment of the situation. Governor Sanwo-Olu pledged to establish a committee to investigate the cause of the explosions at Abule Ado. The committee, chaired by the Deputy Governor Femi Hamzat, has been given a two-week timeframe to submit its report. Additionally, Governor Sanwo-Olu announced the creation of a N2 billion relief fund to support the victims of the explosions, with an immediate allocation of N250 million from the state government. A video of the visit by Governor Sanwo-Olu and his deputy Femi Hamzat was shared on Instagram, providing more insights into...
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Francisca Ordega, a Female Footballer, Constructs a House for Her Mother
16Mar By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Francisca Ordega, a Female Footballer, Constructs a House for Her Mother

It has been reported that Francisca Ordega has recently built a house for her mother.   The talented Super Falcons athlete shared the photos of the house on Twitter and used the opportunity to express her deep appreciation for her mother.   In a heartfelt message, she expressed, "Congratulations Mother. Enjoy your new home. Love you so much, sweetheart. You are the best Mum in the world and you deserve the best. I know you are proud of me. Now I can marry in peace."  
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Reaction of Peter Obi to the Passing of Rev. Sister/Principal of Bethlehem Girls College in Abule Ado Gas Explosion
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Reaction of Peter Obi to the Passing of Rev. Sister/Principal of Bethlehem Girls College in Abule Ado Gas Explosion

Upon learning of the passing of Rev. Sr. Henrietta Alokha, Principal of Bethlehem Girls College, Abule Ado, Lagos, in the gas explosion that occurred yesterday, Peter Obi, former Vice Presidential candidate of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), expressed his heartfelt condolences. He emphasized that the late Reverend Sister courageously sacrificed her life to rescue her students during the tragic explosion. Peter Obi also extended his thoughts and prayers to the injured individuals and families who may have lost their precious ones. He conveyed his sentiments through a series of tweets: At the critical moment, Rev. Sr. Henrietta Alokha, Principal of Bethlehem Girls College, Abule Ado, Lagos, fearlessly put her life on the line to save her students during the Sunday explosion in...
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Delta State Visit Marks the Commencement of Nigeria’s 2020 Olympics Journey by the Minister of Youths and Sports
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Delta State Visit Marks the Commencement of Nigeria’s 2020 Olympics Journey by the Minister of Youths and Sports

The commencement of Nigeria's journey to the 2020 Olympic Games, scheduled to take place in Japan later this year, was marked by a courtesy visit to the Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, by Nigeria's Honourable Minister of Youths and Sports Development, Sunday Dare. During the visit, the minister decorated the governor and presented an award to him in recognition of his significant role in sports development in Nigeria and his support as Grand Patron for Nigeria's 2020 Olympic Games efforts. Addressing the governor at the decoration ceremony held at the Government House, Asaba, the minister expressed gratitude to the governor for welcoming the team in the state and praised the remarkable progress in the development of sports in the state. He highlighted the state's contribution t...
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Olga Kurylenko, the actress famous for her role in James Bond, confirms she has coronavirus and is self-isolating
16Mar By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Olga Kurylenko, the actress famous for her role in James Bond, confirms she has coronavirus and is self-isolating

Olga Kurylenko, known for her role in James Bond, has disclosed that she has been diagnosed with the novel coronavirus and has been in self-isolation for a week.   At 40 years old, Kurylenko is recognized for her portrayal of Bond girl Camille Montes in the James Bond 007 movie, as well as her role in the sci-fi film Oblivion, where she starred alongside Tom Cruise.                         Kurylenko, who holds dual French-Russian citizenship, has resided in London for nearly a decade but did not disclose the country in which she is currently self-isolating.   Addressing her almost 600,000 Instagram followers, she stated: "Locked up at home after having tested positive for Coronavirus. "I’ve actually been ill for almost a week now. Fever and fatigue are my main symptoms." The star a...
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