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Kanye West Hints at Voting for Donald Trump in 2020 Election
16Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Kanye West Hints at Voting for Donald Trump in 2020 Election

There are implications from rapper Kanye West suggesting his support for US President Donald Trump in the 2020 election.   Speaking in the May issue of GQ magazine, the 42-year-old artist declared, 'We know who I'm voting on... I'm not going to be told by the people around me and the people that have their agenda that my career is going to be over because of it!'     The father of four, who has faced backlash for openly supporting Trump, told the publication that his primary motivation is 'better real estate' for his decision.    'I buy real estate. It's better now than when Obama was in office. They don't teach you in school about buying property. They teach you how to become somebody's property,' he claimed.    When asked if he was concerned about being an outcast in liberal Hol...
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75-year-old Woman Arrested for Abusing 11-year-old House Help with Pepper
16Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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75-year-old Woman Arrested for Abusing 11-year-old House Help with Pepper

An elderly woman aged 75 has been taken into custody by the Ebonyi State Police Command for inflicting physical abuse on her 11-year-old house help by flogging and pouring pepper into the child's eyes and genitals.   Mrs. Comfort Obi was apprehended by police officers from Ekumenyi Police Station on Tuesday, April 14, following a report of the abuse by a neighbor, Mr. Osita Ezechukwu.   The victim, whose body bore scars from previous mistreatment, has been residing with the elderly woman due to her father's visual impairment which renders him unable to care for her and her four siblings. It was also revealed that the victim's mother is deceased.   Recalling her ordeal, the 11-year-old house help revealed that she was subjected to the recent abuse after consuming the woman's juice and...
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CNN anchor Chris Cuomo’s wife Cristina tests positive for Coronavirus
16Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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CNN anchor Chris Cuomo’s wife Cristina tests positive for Coronavirus

After CNN anchor Chris Cuomo revealed his diagnosis with Coronavirus, his wife, Cristina Cuomo, has also been diagnosed with the virus, he announced during a live interview with his brother, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo.   Chris expressed his heartbreak over the situation, stating, "It's very rare for a family to be one-and-done. And Cristina now has COVID. She is now positive, and it just breaks my heart. It is the one thing I was hoping wouldn't happen, and now it has."   He later reassured everyone that their children are still healthy. "Kids are still healthy but this shook us at our literal core. All are stepping up. Can't wait to shake this fever so I can help her as she helped me. Sucks," he shared via Twitter.   According to Chris, his wife is experiencing symptoms such a...
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Response of Ubi Franklin’s third babymama to Sandra Iheuwa’s claim about Xenophobic attack preventing him from seeing his son in SA
16Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Response of Ubi Franklin’s third babymama to Sandra Iheuwa’s claim about Xenophobic attack preventing him from seeing his son in SA

Nicola Siyo, Ubi Franklin's third babymama, has addressed Sandra Iheuwa's statement regarding the Xenophobic attack as the reason behind Ubi's inability to visit his son, Shiloh, in South Africa.   Previously, Nicola criticized Ubi on Instagram on April 15, after he wished her a happy birthday, alleging that Ubi has never met their son, Shiloh, since his birth in April 2019. She accused him of only posting their son's photos on Instagram to maintain a favorable public image. Read here.    In response, Ubi refuted Nicola's claims, emphasizing that he fulfills his financial responsibilities to all his four children and cited work commitments as the reason for his physical absence from his kids. Following Nicola's criticism, Sandra, Ubi's fourth babymama, defended him on Instagram by a...
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Ben Murray-Bruce confirms death of Keniebi Okoko during plastic surgery
16Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Ben Murray-Bruce confirms death of Keniebi Okoko during plastic surgery

Confirmation has been made by Ben Murray-Bruce, the former Senator representing Bayelsa East Senatorial district, about the death of billionaire and former Bayelsa Governorship aspirant, Keniebi Okoko.   On April 14, the 43-year-old billionaire politician reportedly passed away while undergoing a liposuction surgery in Lagos. It was reported that he died in the theater room in Lagos due to a power outage, as the backup generator failed to start.   Ben Murray-Bruce took to Twitter to confirm the death of Keniebi Okoko and referred to him as a "star." He also extended his condolences to all the loved ones Keniebi left behind.   Through a tweet, he expressed his sorrow:   I am saddened by the news of the death of my friend and brother, Keniebi Okoko. The Ijaw Nation and indeed Nigeria ...
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Soldiers Brutalize NTA Staff In Ondo Amid Lockdown
16Apr By Ahmed AfolabiNo Comments
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Soldiers Brutalize NTA Staff In Ondo Amid Lockdown

Soldiers of the 32 Artillery Brigade, Nigerian Army, Owena Cantonment, Akure, Ondo State on Wednesday brutalised a member of staff of the Nigerian Television Authority, NTA. The victim, Jide Bello, a senior Engineer with the NTA, Akure ran into the soldiers while returning from work on Wednesday night during the curfew imposed by the State Government. It was gathered that the incident occurred on Ondo Road where the NTA and the Barracks are located. Recall that the Ondo State Government had on Monday ordered the imposition of curfew on the State, as part of measures to curb the spread of the deadly COVID-19, following three confirmed cases. While declaring the curfew, Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu had exempted essential workers among whom were journalists and those working in media...
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Tragic Suicide of a Teenage Girl in Jigawa
16Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Tragic Suicide of a Teenage Girl in Jigawa

A distressing incident has occurred in Gwaram Local Government Area of Jigawa, where a 15-year-old girl, identified as Ummi Garba, tragically took her own life by consuming rat poison.   The spokesperson of the state police command, SP Abdu Jinjiri, confirmed the incident, stating that it took place on April 4th at Kofar Gabas quarters. Jinjiri mentioned that the deceased had expressed her disinterest in living before committing suicide.   “Investigation showed that the deceased said she was no more interested in living in the world. The case is under investigation,” he said.
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Maltreatment of Nigerians Addressed in China, Says Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila
16Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Maltreatment of Nigerians Addressed in China, Says Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila

Femi Gbajabiamila, Speaker of the House of Representatives, has announced the resolution of the maltreatment of Nigerians in China between both countries.   According to the Speaker's tweet, the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria has conveyed his findings on the issue.   Gbajabiamila also expressed optimism for future swift and clear communication, especially in cases involving allegations against citizens of other countries.   He tweeted:    “I’m glad the matter of maltreatment of Nigerians in China has been sorted out between both countries. The ambassador has communicated his findings, and we hope that moving forward, communication will be swift and clear, and due process will be observed even where there...
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Kano’s First COVID-19 Fatality
16Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Kano’s First COVID-19 Fatality

For the first time in the North West region of Nigeria, Kano state has reported a fatality due to the Coronavirus outbreak.   The Kano State Ministry of Health conveyed this information via a tweet, announcing the death of a COVID-19 patient at approximately 11:55pm on Wednesday, April 15.   The tweet stated;   “Wednesday, 15th April 2020. As at 11:55 pm, 1 death of #COVID19 has been recorded in Kano State."   Although the NCDC has confirmed 12 new cases in Kano, bringing the total to 16, the Kano State Ministry of Health has reported a total of 21 confirmed cases of the Coronavirus in the state.  
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COVID-19 cases in Nigeria rise by 34
16Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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COVID-19 cases in Nigeria rise by 34

Confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Nigeria have increased by 34.   The Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC) reported that 18 cases were in Lagos, 12 in Kano, 2 in Katsina, 1 in Delta, and 1 in Niger state.   Nigeria now has a total of 407 confirmed cases of the virus, with 12 deaths.
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