"N6 shares his reaction to Funke Akindele’s arrest: ‘I love Funke but she must face this punishment’"
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"N6 shares his reaction to Funke Akindele’s arrest: ‘I love Funke but she must face this punishment’"

Media personality, Nnamdi Nwabasili, popularly known as N6, has expressed disagreement with those appealing for mercy towards Funke Akindele following her arrest.   Today, the actress and her husband, JJC Skillz, appeared in court and pleaded guilty after Funke defied the Coronavirus lockdown to throw a party for her husband.   This prompted Nigerians to take to Instagram and Twitter, requesting the authorities to show mercy to the beloved actress.   While Daddy Freeze acknowledged Funke's mistake and her subsequent apology, asking the authorities to "temper justice with mercy", N6 held a different perspective. He emphasized that Funke "must face" this "punishment" for "contravening the law" and as "an ambassador" should "have known better".   Express...
Former Libyan Prime Minister Mahmoud Jibril succumbs to COVID-19
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Former Libyan Prime Minister Mahmoud Jibril succumbs to COVID-19

At the age of 67, former Libyan Prime Minister, Mahmoud Jibril, has passed away after contracting Coronavirus.   His National Forces Alliance (NFA) disclosed in a statement on Sunday that he died in Cairo, Egypt, where he had been hospitalized for two weeks.    Referring to his demise, the UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) stated that Jibril lost his life after a “battle with the coronavirus disease.”   Acting Special Representative of the Secretary-General and head of UNSMIL Stephanie Williams expressed, “Dr. Jibril was particularly dedicated to building civil society and promoting the inclusion of women and young Libyans in politics. Dr. Jibril was a friend and mentor to many and participated most recently in the UN-facilitated Political Dialogue Forum. He will be greatly missed...
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Uti Nwachukwu lambastes hypocrites, appeals to Governor Sanwo-Olu for Funke Akindele’s release
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Uti Nwachukwu lambastes hypocrites, appeals to Governor Sanwo-Olu for Funke Akindele’s release

Reacting to the arrest of Funke Akindele-Bello for holding a party during the Coronavirus lockdown in Lagos, Uti Nwachukwu has criticized "hypocrites". He urged those who have strictly obeyed the lockdown to be the first to cast a stone, emphasizing that those who admire you are often the same people who seek your downfall at the slightest misstep. Uti also implored Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to impose a fine and release the actress after she and her husband, Abdulrasheed Bello aka JJC Skillz, pleaded guilty to defying the orders of the Lagos state government on public gatherings and social distancing. Uti wrote, "#freefunkeakindele .NIGERIA: the same ones screaming I love u! The same ones Begging you for help , the same ones admiring you ARE THE SAME PEOPLE That clamour for your p...
Canadian nationals waiting to be evacuated from Nigeria express frustration after waiting for hours for a flight that is "not free" (photos/video)
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Canadian nationals waiting to be evacuated from Nigeria express frustration after waiting for hours for a flight that is "not free" (photos/video)

Canadian nationals stranded in Nigeria are expressing frustration after waiting for hours for a flight that they were surprised to find out isn't free. The High Commission of Canada to Nigeria revealed that the evacuation flight to Canada is scheduled for Monday, April 6, 2020, on Ethiopian Airlines. Images showing the waiting Canadian nationals at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos have emerged. The Canadian nationals arrived at the airport in the early hours and were supposed to depart by 7:50 am. However, they were left waiting for hours. According to a passenger who spoke to LIB, the delay was attributed to the inefficiency of Nigerian immigration and customs officials. The frustrated passenger remarked that the Canadian officials were also unsatisfied with the situ...
Buhari orders $150m withdrawal from NSIA to augment FAAC disbursement
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Buhari orders $150m withdrawal from NSIA to augment FAAC disbursement

President Buhari has ordered the withdrawal of $150 million from the National Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) amid the Coronavirus pandemic. Zainab Ahmed, the minister of finance, budget and national planning, confirmed the development in an interview with newsmen in Abuja. She revealed that the withdrawal would be made from the NSIA stabilisation fund to augment disbursements by the federation accounts allocation committee to the three tiers of government.
Britain’s biggest family welcomes their 22nd baby, a girl
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Britain’s biggest family welcomes their 22nd baby, a girl

Amid the Coronavirus epidemic, Britain's biggest family has joyfully welcomed their newest addition.   Sue Radford, 45, and her husband Neil, 49, revealed the birth of their 22nd child, a baby girl weighing 7lb after a ten-hour labor at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary in the city of Lancaster, England. Their newest addition is their 11th daughter.   Proud mother, Sue, shared with the Sun: 'I was more scared than I had ever been going into the hospital with everything going on with the virus. I was so worried that Noel wouldn't be allowed to stay with me. It was the strangest birth yet, but by the end of it, I would say it was actually one of the best experiences I have had. We can't settle on a name we all like, but we can't register her now anyway because of corona.'     The couple...
Here Comes Baby Number 22 for Britain’s Largest Family – A Baby Girl
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Here Comes Baby Number 22 for Britain’s Largest Family – A Baby Girl

Amid the Coronavirus epidemic, Britain's biggest family has joyfully welcomed their latest addition.   45-year-old Sue Radford and her 49-year-old husband Neil shared the news of the arrival of their 22nd child, a baby girl weighing 7lb, following a ten-hour labor at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary in Lancaster, England. This new member becomes their 11th daughter.   Expressing her emotions, Sue told the Sun: 'I was more scared than I had ever been going into hospital with everything going on with the virus." She added, "I was so worried that Noel wouldn't be allowed to stay with me." "It was the strangest birth yet but by the end of it I would say it was actually one of the best experiences I have had." "We can't settle on a name we all like but we can't register her now anyway bec...
Breaking: Arrest made as 40 individuals including bride, groom, and priest violate South Africa lockdown
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Breaking: Arrest made as 40 individuals including bride, groom, and priest violate South Africa lockdown

South African Police (SAPS) has arrested a bride, groom, a priest, and over 40 guests for violating the lockdown order in South Africa. The wedding took place in Richards Bay, a town in KwaZulu-Natal. The arrests were made right in the middle of their ceremony, and those arrested are currently being held in police cells at Empangeni Station. SAPS National Spokesperson, Brigadier Vishnu Naidoo, confirmed the arrests and stated that prosecutors will guide the police on charges the suspects will face. "People are still taking chances, not realizing the seriousness of this virus. For now, I don't think they can have any reasonable explanation for continuing with that wedding. We will be interviewing each one individually," said Naidoo. "The ...
The arrest of bride, groom, priest, and over 40 guests for violating total lockdown order in South Africa
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The arrest of bride, groom, priest, and over 40 guests for violating total lockdown order in South Africa

Authorities in South Africa, specifically the South African Police (SAPS), have apprehended a bride, groom, a priest, and over 40 guests for disregarding the lockdown order by conducting their wedding in Richards Bay, a town in KwaZulu-Natal. The arrest took place during their ceremony, and those taken into custody are currently being held in police cells at Empangeni Station. SAPS National Spokesperson, Brigadier Vishnu Naidoo, stated that prosecutors will provide guidance on the charges the suspects will face. "People are still taking chances, not realizing the seriousness of this virus. "For now, I don't think they can have any reasonable explanation for continuing with that wedding. We will be interviewing each one individually. "The charges will be pu...
Funke Akindele and husband admit to house party violation
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Funke Akindele and husband admit to house party violation

Actress Funke Akindele-Bello and her spouse, Abdulrasheed Bello, also known as JJC Skillz, have acknowledged their guilt in defying the orders of the Lagos state government on public gatherings and social distancing.     The couple appeared before a Chief Magistrate court in Ogba on Monday, April 6. They were arraigned by the Lagos State Government and the state police command for violating the lockdown order aimed at controlling the spread of coronavirus. The charge was brought forward by the Attorney General of Lagos State, Moyosore Onigbanjo.   Funke and JJC were apprehended for hosting a house party at their Amen estate home on Saturday, April 4, despite the restrictions on movement and social distancing orders imposed by the state government as part of measures to combat the s...