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Ondo state government grants churches permission to hold Easter Sunday service

8Apr

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Ondo state government grants churches permission to hold Easter Sunday service

Ondo state government has granted permission for churches in the state to hold Easter celebration services on Sunday April 12, despite the current ban on public gatherings due to the Coronavirus pandemic. The statement was released by the chairman of Ondo chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Reverend John Oladapo, on Wednesday April 8. The permission is granted on the condition that all churches adhere strictly to precautionary measures to prevent the spread of Coronavirus. Complying with the conditions entail measures such as obligatory hand washing with soap and water, use of hand sanitizers, and limiting the number of attendees to 20 people in a small church building and 50 persons in a medium-sized one. Big and cathedrals have been instructed to maintain 3 congregan...

Breaking: Man Utd’s Ole Solskjaer set to capitalize on transfer market upheaval caused by COVID-19

8Apr

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Breaking: Man Utd’s Ole Solskjaer set to capitalize on transfer market upheaval caused by COVID-19

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, the manager of Manchester United, has indicated that his team will take advantage of the difficulties faced by less affluent clubs in the transfer market when the football season recommences after the COVID-19 pandemic. The shutdown of football in England and across Europe, aimed at curbing the spread of Coronavirus, has led to inactivity and a lack of revenue, impacting numerous European clubs. Some have asked their players to take pay cuts, while others are on the brink of bankruptcy. Solskjaer believes that this situation will work to the advantage of Manchester United, one of the wealthiest sports clubs in the world. Speaking to Sky Sports, Solskjaer stated: “Football is going to get back to normality at one point, and it’s very important we’re ready whe...

“Snitches on Twitter will result in arrests and still expect you to fight government” – Naira Marley’s message post-arrest for attending Funke Akindele’s houseparty

8Apr

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“Snitches on Twitter will result in arrests and still expect you to fight government” – Naira Marley’s message post-arrest for attending Funke Akindele’s houseparty

Naira Marley, recently arrested for attending Funke Akindele's houseparty in violation of social distancing and public gathering orders, has expressed strong disapproval for "snitches". In a tweet, the rapper criticized those on Twitter who lead to people being arrested while still expecting them to stand against the government. Naira Marley's tweet reads; "Snitches on Twitter will get you arrested and still want you to fight the government for them. From now on, it’s just Marlians Only. Let’s all listen to the government and give them our full support" It was earlier reported by LIB that the Lagos state government withdrew the charges filed against Naira Marley and former governorship candidate, Babatunde Gbadamosi.

Update: Coronavirus stricken Boris Johnson 'improving' and 'sitting up in bed'

8Apr

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Update: Coronavirus stricken Boris Johnson 'improving' and 'sitting up in bed'

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is now 'sitting up in bed' and 'improving' according to UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak. Johnson was admitted to hospital on Sunday barely two weeks after testing positive for Coronavirus and on Monday was transfered to the Intensive Care Unit and placed on oxygen as his condition worsened. But information coming out of Downing street, says the UK leader is getting better as he continues to receive treatment even though he is still being treated in the ICU. Speaking at Downing Street's daily coronavirus briefing on Wednesday, UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak said the prime minister was recovering. "The latest from the hospital is the prime minister remains in intensive care where his condition is improving," the...

"The Timing is Suspicious" Reno Omokri Comments on Fire at Accountant General’s Office a Day after PDP’s Call for Audit

8Apr

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"The Timing is Suspicious" Reno Omokri Comments on Fire at Accountant General’s Office a Day after PDP’s Call for Audit

Reno Omokri has expressed skepticism about the fire incident that destroyed the office of the Accountant General of the Federation. The office, situated in the Federal Capital Territory of Abuja, was engulfed in flames on Wednesday, April 8th. The fire, said to have been caused by a spark from an air conditioner, affected two crucial departments, including the one responsible for processing consolidated revenue sharing amongst the three tiers of government. In response to the fire, former presidential aide Reno Omokri posed several questions and labeled the incident as "suspicious." He commented, "The fire at the Accountant General's office occurred just a day after the PDP called for an audit into the so-called subsidy regime that General Buhari's ...

Dubai suspends marriage and divorce filings to curb spread of Coronavirus

8Apr

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Dubai suspends marriage and divorce filings to curb spread of Coronavirus

All personal legal services, including attestations of marriage contracts and divorce certificates have been suspended by the family court in Dubai as part of the Emirates' latest measure to check the spread of Coronavirus. The justice department made the announcement on Wednesday April 8, saying it was part of an effort to prevent social gatherings that would usually occur during such occasions. Justice Khaled al-Hawsni of the family court also said on the department's website that couples who have already completed marriage formalities, must not organise wedding parties "even among their immediate circles". The UAE has recorded 2,076 cases of the Coronavirus since the outbreak of the disease. At least 11 people have died from the disease in the Middle East country. Ara...

Dubai takes new measures to combat the spread of Coronavirus by suspending marriage and divorce filings

8Apr

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Dubai takes new measures to combat the spread of Coronavirus by suspending marriage and divorce filings

Marriage contracts and divorce certificates attestations are among all personal legal services suspended by the family court in Dubai in an effort to control the spread of Coronavirus. As part of the latest measures to prevent social gatherings during such occasions, the justice department announced the suspension on Wednesday, April 8. Justice Khaled al-Hawsni of the family court emphasized on the department's website that couples who have completed marriage formalities should not organize wedding parties, even among their immediate circles. The UAE has seen 2,076 cases of Coronavirus since the outbreak, with at least 11 reported deaths due to the disease. Arab News reported that the Personal Status Court in Dubai decided on Tuesday, April 7, to suspend all le...

COSON Faces International Losses as Rights Owners Commence Withdrawal

8Apr

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COSON Faces International Losses as Rights Owners Commence Withdrawal

In an unexpected move, owners of a significant portion of earning catalogues for COSON have started to withdraw their rights from COSON for international representation, showing support for the Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC)'s decision to initiate a forensic audit of Copyright Society of Nigeria (COSON) under the leadership of Chief Tony Okoroji. Over the past two years, there have been calls from former COSON board members for the NCC to conduct an audit of COSON under Chief Okoroji. Recently, the Music Publishers Association (MPAN), consisting of owners of interests in copyright catalogues from the 1960s to the present, joined the call and garnered support from several music industry heavyweights for a petition to the NCC. After the NCC comm...

Donald Trump taunts Democrats following Bernie Sanders’ withdrawal from presidential race

8Apr

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Donald Trump taunts Democrats following Bernie Sanders’ withdrawal from presidential race

After Bernie Sanders announced his withdrawal from the presidential race, Donald Trump reacted by mocking Democrats and taking a jab at Elizabeth Warren, who had dropped out earlier. In a tweet following Sanders' announcement, Trump also extended an invitation to Sanders supporters to join the Republican party. Sanders announced his decision to drop out on Wednesday morning after continuing in the race for weeks against Joe Biden. Subsequently, Trump sarcastically tweeted, “Bernie Sanders is OUT! Thank you to Elizabeth Warren. If not for her, Bernie would have won almost every state on Super Tuesday! This ended just like the Democrats & the DNC wanted, same as the Crooked Hillary fiasco. The Bernie people should come to the Republican Par...

Donald Trump taunts Democrats as Bernie Sanders exits presidential race

8Apr

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Donald Trump taunts Democrats as Bernie Sanders exits presidential race

Donald Trump's response to Bernie Sanders dropping out of the presidential race involved taunting Democrats and taking a swipe at Elizabeth Warren who had earlier exited the race. In a tweet posted after Bernie Sanders' announcement, Trump also extended an invitation to Sanders' supporters to join the Republican party. Sanders announced his withdrawal on Wednesday morning after persevering in the race for weeks against Joe Biden. Following this, Trump mockingly tweeted, “Bernie Sanders is OUT! Thank you to Elizabeth Warren. If not for her, Bernie would have won almost every state on Super Tuesday! This ended just like the Democrats & the DNC wanted, same as the Crooked Hillary fiasco. The Bernie people should come to the Republican Party,...