Bill Cosby’s Request for Early Release from Prison Denied Despite COVID-19 Outbreak
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Bill Cosby’s Request for Early Release from Prison Denied Despite COVID-19 Outbreak

Despite the presence of dozens of Coronavirus infections in the facility where he is incarcerated, Bill Cosby's plea for early release has been rejected. The 82-year-old comedian is currently serving a three to 10-year sentence at SCI Phoenix in Skippack, Pennsylvania, following his 2018 conviction for aggravated sexual assault. Amid the global pandemic, numerous inmates have been granted early release or placed under home confinement. Last Friday, Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf announced a plan to temporarily release at-risk inmates to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus in prisons, leading to speculation about Cosby's potential release. However, the state's Department of Corrections has dismissed the possibility of an early release for the actor, stating t...
The Game, a Rapper, Loses Control of Record Label and Royalties from “Born 2 Rap” to Sexual Assault Accuser
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The Game, a Rapper, Loses Control of Record Label and Royalties from “Born 2 Rap” to Sexual Assault Accuser

Loss of ownership of his record label and royalties from his latest album "Born 2 Rap" has occurred to American rapper, The Game in a $7 million sexual assault lawsuit.   Priscilla Rainey, a former reality dating show contestant, leveled sexual assault allegations against The Game in 2015, during the taping of his VH1 reality show “She’s Got Game.” She filed a $10 million lawsuit, which he ignored, resulting in a court order to pay $7.13 million in damages.   Despite denying the allegations, The Game did not take the trial seriously, leading to the $7.13 million judgment.   Ever since, the rapper has been contesting the decision not to pay Rainey.   According to AllHipHop, Rainey has been granted “any and all rights, title, and interest” in any money, property, or future paym...
49 new COVID-19 cases recorded in Nigeria, total confirmed cases now 542
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49 new COVID-19 cases recorded in Nigeria, total confirmed cases now 542

The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Nigeria has risen to 542, with 49 new cases reported by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). The NCDC revealed that 23 new cases were in Lagos, 12 were in the Federal Capital Territory, 10 in Kano, 2 in Ogun, and 1 each in Oyo and Ekiti state. The total number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Nigeria is now 542, with 166 discharged cases and 19 deaths. The NCDC shared this update in a tweet, providing a breakdown of the new cases reported in different regions. The tweet also included a reminder for individuals to take responsibility in handling the situation. The NCDC's tweet was accompanied by a visual representation of the reported cases.
Why Funke Akindele trended on twitter during the burial of President Buhari's Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari (videos)
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Why Funke Akindele trended on twitter during the burial of President Buhari's Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari (videos)

The burial of President Buhari's Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari, was marked by Funke Akindele trending on Twitter. This came after Nigerian Twitter users observed the lack of social distancing at the burial ceremony. The Nigerian government faced criticism for perceived hypocrisy, as some pointed out the contrast between Akindele's prosecution for not observing social distancing at a house party and the gathering at Kyari's burial. Here are some related tweets.
Health officials at the Federal Capital Territory disinfect carelessly discarded PPE and gloves used at Abba Kyari's funeral (videos)
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Health officials at the Federal Capital Territory disinfect carelessly discarded PPE and gloves used at Abba Kyari's funeral (videos)

Federal Capital Territory health officials have disinfected carelessly discarded personal protective equipment (PPE) and gloves used at Abba Kyari's funeral at Gudu cemetery in Abuja. Acting Health Secretary Dr. Kawu, upon seeing a viral video of a man dumping his used PPE by the roadside, immediately contacted the Public Health department to dispose of the infected items properly. The cemetery officials involved have been identified, isolated, and tested for coronavirus. You can watch the video below:
Moment Ohafia youths released prisoners before setting DPO's residence and police station on fire over killing of young man (video)
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Moment Ohafia youths released prisoners before setting DPO's residence and police station on fire over killing of young man (video)

The youths of Ebem community in Ohafia, Abia State responded to the alleged killing of a young man by policemen who had a confrontation with a supermarket owner by pushing back against the security operatives. A video has surfaced online showing the moment the youths released prisoners and proceeded to set the DPO's residence and the police station on fire. The tense situation was further described in the video, with a man speaking in the background stating that the youths were releasing their people and had no intention of surrendering. He also mentioned the presence of soldiers who seemed unable to stop them. After the young man's killing, the situation escalated, leading to the burning of a magistrate court and the DPO's house, in addition to the police station. The video capturing th...
Another Coronavirus patient discharged in Osun State
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Another Coronavirus patient discharged in Osun State

The Osun State Government has discharged another Coronavirus patient, bringing the total number of active cases in the state to just one out of the 20 confirmed cases. Rafiu Isamotu, the State Commissioner for Health, confirmed the news on Saturday, April 18. According to him, the discharged patient was one of the two patients receiving treatment at Asubiaro in Osogbo, the state capital. Isamotu told reporters, “This afternoon, another COVID-19 patient was released from our Isolation centre, having fully recovered and tested negative twice for the virus, in compliance with the NCDC protocol. Let me on behalf of Mr Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola, appeal to our people to continue to comply with the sit-at-home order & observe basic personal hygiene habits. Collectively, we shall eradicate C...
Lagos state government reveals hospital where Abba Kyari died
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Lagos state government reveals hospital where Abba Kyari died

The Lagos state government has made public the hospital where Abba Kyari, the former Chief of Staff to President Buhari, passed away from COVID-19 in the state on Friday, April 17th. A statement from the state Commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi, disclosed that Kyari died at the First Cardiology Consultants in Lagos. The statement released by the health commissioner reads as follows: PRESS STATEMENT ISSUED BY COMMISSIONER FOR HEALTH, PROFESSOR AKIN ABAYOMI: DEATH OF MALLAM ABBA KYARI IN LAGOS Following enquiries on the passing away of the Chief of Staff to the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Mallam Abba Kyari on Friday 17th April 2020, the Lagos State Government states that: Mallam Abba Kyari died from complications of Coronavirus infection at First Cardiology ...
Lagos Commissioner of Police Assures Residents: “Sleep with your Eyes Closed; We’ve Neutralized ‘One Million Boys’ Gang”
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Lagos Commissioner of Police Assures Residents: “Sleep with your Eyes Closed; We’ve Neutralized ‘One Million Boys’ Gang”

Lagos state Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu, has assured residents that they can now sleep without fear as the police force has successfully neutralized the notorious criminal gang known as "One Million Boys." Tension had risen in the state following reports of threat letters allegedly sent by the faceless criminal group to some communities, hinting at planned armed robbery attacks in specific neighborhoods. Odumosu, accompanied by squads of anti-robbery policemen, visited these tense communities to allay residents' fears, stating that the "One Million Boys" gang has been disbanded through various operations. The police chief acknowledged the possibility of new criminal elements using the gang's name to intimidate the public and assured that the police, in collaboration with ot...