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Revealing His Dad’s Response to His Afro Cut
16Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Revealing His Dad’s Response to His Afro Cut

When a young man decided to chop off his full afro, his father's typical Nigerian reaction was captured in a tweet.   "So I cut my hair yesterday... look at my dad's response," Maroijenyo tweeted alongside screenshots of his chat with his father.   His father’s reply is something familiar to Nigerian kids.   See the reaction below.  
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Chadwick Boseman’s Significant Weight Loss Raises Concerns Among Black Panther Fans
16Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Chadwick Boseman’s Significant Weight Loss Raises Concerns Among Black Panther Fans

Concerns have been raised among fans of the Black Panther film as its star, Chadwick Boseman, has displayed a significant weight loss in a new video shared on Instagram.   In the video, the American actor, known for his role as Tchalla in Marvel's Black Panther, discussed his collaboration with Operation 42 to commemorate Jackie Robinson Day. Additionally, he announced a donation of $4.2 million worth of personal protective equipment (PPE) to hospitals serving African-American communities during the Coronavirus pandemic.    However, followers were mainly focused on his appearance and have expressed worry over his substantial weight loss.   It remains unclear whether the weight loss is related to a movie role preparation decision made by the actor.    Click the video below to watch. ...
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Alleged Brutalization of NTA Staff by Soldiers in Ondo during Coronavirus Lockdown
16Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Alleged Brutalization of NTA Staff by Soldiers in Ondo during Coronavirus Lockdown

A staff member of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) has raised allegations of being subjected to brutal treatment by soldiers from the 32 Artillery Brigade, Owena Cantonment in Akure, Ondo State, while enforcing a lockdown directive issued by the state government.   An engineer, who recounted the incident on Ondo Road where both the NTA and the Barracks are situated, claimed that his efforts to explain that he was heading home from work were ignored by the soldiers, even after presenting his ID card.   Mr. Jide Bello indicated his intention to take legal action against the Nigerian Army and the Ondo State government over the alleged harassment, following a 14-day self-isolation period.   He expressed his ordeal in the following statement;   My unfortunate experience tonight in...
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Alleged Brutalization of NTA Staff by Soldiers During Coronavirus Lockdown in Ondo State
16Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Alleged Brutalization of NTA Staff by Soldiers During Coronavirus Lockdown in Ondo State

According to reports, a staff member of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) has claimed to have been subjected to brutality by soldiers of the 32 Artillery Brigade, Owena Cantonment in Akure, Ondo State while enforcing a lockdown order issued by the state government. It was stated that the incident took place at Ondo Road where the NTA office and the Barracks are situated. The engineer, who was trying to make his way home from the office, asserted that his pleas and the presentation of his ID card were disregarded by the soldiers. Mr Jide Bello, expressing his intention to take legal action against the Nigerian Army and the Ondo State government for the alleged harassment, emphasized that he would subject himself to a 14-day isolation perio...
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Nigerian Business Mogul, Valentine Ozigbo Donates N20 Million COVID-19 Relief Materials to Vulnerable
16Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Nigerian Business Mogul, Valentine Ozigbo Donates N20 Million COVID-19 Relief Materials to Vulnerable

Nigerian Business Mogul, Valentine Ozigbo Donates N20 Million COVID-19 Relief Materials to Vulnerable Nigerian Business Mogul and Philanthropist, Valentine Ozigbo has contributed relief, health, and educational materials valued at over N20 million in Anambra State to support the vulnerable affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. In collaboration with his foundation, the Chineto Ozigbo Foundation, the esteemed business leader has disseminated thousands of bags of rice, free bottles of hand sanitizers, face masks, and educational materials across more than 60 communities in his home state. In a video statement published on his official Instagram and Twitter handles on Wednesday, April 15, 2020, Mr. Ozigbo urged for the manifestation of "an uncommon generosity" es...
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Valentine Ozigbo, Nigerian Business Mogul, Donates N20 Million in COVID-19 Relief Materials to the Vulnerable
16Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Valentine Ozigbo, Nigerian Business Mogul, Donates N20 Million in COVID-19 Relief Materials to the Vulnerable

Nigerian entrepreneur and philanthropist, Valentine Ozigbo, made a significant donation of relief, health, and educational materials worth over N20 million in Anambra State to support the vulnerable affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Through the Chineto Ozigbo Foundation, Ozigbo and his team distributed thousands of bags of rice, hand sanitizers, face masks, and educational materials to over 60 communities in his home state.   In a statement shared on his official Instagram and Twitter handles on April 15, 2020, Ozigbo emphasized the necessity for "uncommon generosity" during these uncertain times, especially towards the most vulnerable in Nigeria. During a 2-minute video, Ozigbo, who previously served as the Preside...
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Nigerian Doctor’s COVID-19 Experience
16Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Nigerian Doctor’s COVID-19 Experience

Dr James King, a practicing Nigerian doctor, recently shared his encounter with a COVID-19 patient. Dr King revealed that the patient had concealed his travel history from the medical staff, exposing them to the virus. It later emerged that the patient had traveled to Germany and the US before arriving in Nigeria on March 25th. The doctors, nurses, and a non-medical staff who were in contact with the patient underwent isolation and testing, with all results returning negative for the virus. Dr King recounted the incident on his Facebook page, detailing the patient's misleading information and the subsequent measures taken to prevent the spread of the virus. One patient, Alhaji BZ (an alias), visited our hospital on April 10th, 2020, displayin...
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Addressing Coronavirus: Tinubu Urges FG to Prevent Hunger in Nigeria
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Addressing Coronavirus: Tinubu Urges FG to Prevent Hunger in Nigeria

Former governor of Lagos state, Bola Tinubu, has appealed to the federal government to protect Nigerians from hunger and other diseases while combating the Coronavirus pandemic. Tinubu stated that history will not be forgiving to the federal government if Nigerians suffer from hunger as a result of the pandemic. In a statement released on Wednesday, April 15, Tinubu emphasized the need for social intervention programs to support not only small-scale traders but also average salary earners who have lost their jobs due to the lockdown order. He also called for the expansion of the school feeding program and urged for debt relief. Tinubu emphasized the necessity of taking action to prevent both disease and hunger, describing the current situation as an opportunity to establish a more be...
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Alleged Attempt to Sell 4-Year-Old Boy Leads to Arrest of Mother and Son in Niger
16Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Alleged Attempt to Sell 4-Year-Old Boy Leads to Arrest of Mother and Son in Niger

Stella Idris, 46 years old, and her 16-year-old son, Miracle, along with 18-year-old Ebube Ebuka, have been taken into custody by the Niger state police command. They are accused of abducting and trying to sell a four-year-old boy in Suleja local government area.   The father of the missing four-year-old boy reported the abduction to the A’ Division in Suleja. Upon receiving the complaint, a police team commenced an investigation and tracked the group, suspected of being involved in the case, to the location where the transaction was expected to occur.   Upon the arrival of the police, the supposed buyer fled and is currently evading capture, while the suspects have been apprehended and are under investigation.
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Today’s Top Stories from Daily Times Nigeria
16Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Today’s Top Stories from Daily Times Nigeria

Reason why no brand chose me as their ambassador-Terry-G  I earn more from trading than acting - Omobutty Disappointment expressed by brides-to-be over lockdown extension FCTA Introduces Mobile Courts to try COVID-19 restriction order violators 
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