Changes in Football Expected Post-Coronavirus, Says FIFA President Infantino
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Changes in Football Expected Post-Coronavirus, Says FIFA President Infantino

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has stated that football will undergo significant changes once the Coronavirus pandemic comes to an end. Football worldwide has been severely impacted by the virus, leading to the suspension of football leagues across Europe, Asia, South America, North America and even Africa in efforts to curb the spread of the disease. Highly lucrative events such as the Euros, Champions League, Europa League, and even the Olympics have been postponed due to the virus, prompting major clubs to negotiate pay cuts with their players in order to sustain their operations amidst the financial losses incurred during this period of inactivity. Infantino, the president of FIFA, has emphasized that football will be different when it r...
Fire guts Idumota Market in Lagos, LASEMA confirms
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Fire guts Idumota Market in Lagos, LASEMA confirms

The confirmation by LASEMA of a fire outbreak at Idumota Market in Lagos has been made public. The incident saw several shops being ravaged by flames at Ebute Ero market in Lagos Island. The fire has since been controlled by the Emergency Responders at the scene, with no reported casualties. The Director-General of LASEMA, Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, reported that a combined team of responders successfully curtailed the flames which affected the top floor of the building housing five shops. Nosa Okunboru, Head of Public Affairs at LASEMA, emphasized that there were no reported injuries due to the fire, and it has been fully extinguished, affecting only the top floor of the building. Operations were carried out by the LASEMA Response Team along with the Lagos State Fire Service and the Federa...
Nigerian man, Cent Remmy is arrested at his home after he caused panic by allegedly faking Coronavirus symptoms at the airport two weeks ago
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Nigerian man, Cent Remmy is arrested at his home after he caused panic by allegedly faking Coronavirus symptoms at the airport two weeks ago

At his residence, police apprehended Cent Remmy, a Nigerian man, who allegedly feigned Coronavirus symptoms at the airport, causing commotion two weeks prior. Cent Remmy was found at his home on April 3 when law enforcement showed up. In a circulating video, he is seen informing officers about his need to contact legal representation. A fortnight earlier, Cent Remmy's feigned sickness at the airport incited panic, prompting immediate medical attention. However, subsequent reports suggested that his symptoms were fabricated. Today, he was purportedly apprehended and held accountable for deceiving medical professionals, the public, and causing unrest among airport staff. An Instagram post shared by Lindaikejiblog provides insights into Cent Remmy's arrest.
Father shares that his whole family, including eleven children, has contracted Coronavirus
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Father shares that his whole family, including eleven children, has contracted Coronavirus

An entire Spanish family including eleven children have contracted the Coronavirus.    The Cebrian Gervas family from Valladolid in north-west Spain have all been forced to go under strict isolation in their home after every single one of them was diagnosed with the virus.    Mother, Irene Gervas was the first family to test positive for COVID-19, before her husband, Jose Maria Cebrian and their eleven children, Carmen (15), Fernando (14), Luiz (12), Juan Pablo (11), twins Miguel and Manuel (10), Alvaro (8), Irene (5), Alicia (4), Helena (3), and Jose Maria (1) were all diagnosed with the disease.     Father Jose Maria Cebrian told local media that the children fell ill one after the other, with varying degrees of severity. He noted that the virus took some time to manifest, making...
Father’s Shocking Revelation: Entire Family, Including Eleven Children, Infected with Coronavirus
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Father’s Shocking Revelation: Entire Family, Including Eleven Children, Infected with Coronavirus

An entire family from Valladolid, northwest Spain, has been affected by the Coronavirus, including all eleven children.    The Cebrian Gervas family is now under strict isolation at home after every member tested positive for the virus.    Irene Gervas, the mother, was the first to test positive for COVID-19, followed by her husband, Jose Maria Cebrian, and their eleven children: Carmen (15), Fernando (14), Luiz (12), Juan Pablo (11), twins Miguel and Manuel (10), Alvaro (8), Irene (5), Alicia (4), Helena (3), and Jose Maria (1).     Jose Maria Cebrian, the father, shared with local media, "The children fell ill one by one. Some recovered better than others. It takes five or six days for the virus to show symptoms. As they started feeling unwell, we began to connect the dots."   ...
Health Commissioner Akin Abayomi: Eti-Osa LGA Reports Most COVID-19 Cases in Lagos
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Health Commissioner Akin Abayomi: Eti-Osa LGA Reports Most COVID-19 Cases in Lagos

Professor Akin Abayomi, the Commissioner for Health in Lagos state, has revealed that Eti-Osa Local Government Area has the highest number of confirmed Coronavirus cases in the state.   During a press briefing in Lagos, the Commissioner stated that out of the 98 confirmed cases in Lagos, 48 were recorded in Eti-Osa, 24 in Ikeja, and 11 in Lagos Mainland. Alimosho, Agege, and Ikorodu recorded one case each.   He mentioned that 74 out of the 98 confirmed cases are still active, while 24 have recovered and been discharged. The majority of the patients were between 30 and 59 years old, with two patients over 60 years and two others over 70 years. The Commissioner also disclosed that 64% of the patients were male, and 36% were female. Interestingly, 68% of the cases were imported ...
Eti-Osa LGA has highest confirmed COVID-19 cases in Lagos – Commissioner for Health, Akin Abayomi reveals
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Eti-Osa LGA has highest confirmed COVID-19 cases in Lagos – Commissioner for Health, Akin Abayomi reveals

The highest confirmed COVID-19 cases in Lagos are in Eti-Osa LGA, as revealed by Commissioner for Health, Akin Abayomi. Professor Akin Abayomi, the Commissioner for Health in Lagos state, stated that Eti-Osa Local Government Area has the highest number of confirmed Coronavirus cases in the state. Speaking at a press briefing in Lagos today, the Commissioner mentioned that out of the 98 confirmed cases of the viral disease in Lagos, 48 were recorded in Eti-Osa, 24 in Ikeja, and 11 in Lagos Mainland. Alimosho, Agege, and Ikorodu had one case each. The Commissioner further disclosed that 74 out of the 98 confirmed cases in the state are still active, while 24 have recovered and been discharged. He revealed that most of the patients fell between 30 and 59 years,...
Anthony Joshua Postpones His June World Title Defence Against Kubrat Pulev Due to Coronavirus
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Anthony Joshua Postpones His June World Title Defence Against Kubrat Pulev Due to Coronavirus

Anthony Joshua, the British-Nigerian boxer and World heavyweight champion, has postponed his scheduled June 20 title defence against Kubrat Pulev due to the coronavirus pandemic. The two-time heavyweight champion, who hasn't fought in the UK for two years, was set to face Pulev at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. However, these plans have been put on hold as both parties aim to secure a new date, possibly in August, when it is hoped that the coronavirus pandemic will have subsided. "We're speaking to Tottenham, we've postponed the 20th date," said Joshua's promoter Eddie Hearn in an interview with Sky Sports on Friday. "We are working with them for dates in July and early August as well, when we hope we'll be back. "Hopefully we see that fight take place at the end of the summer." ...
Anthony Joshua Delays June World Title Defence Against Kubrat Pulev Due to Coronavirus
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Anthony Joshua Delays June World Title Defence Against Kubrat Pulev Due to Coronavirus

Anthony Joshua, the British-Nigerian boxer, has postponed his world heavyweight title defence against Kubrat Pulev, which was scheduled for June 20, due to the coronavirus pandemic. The two-time heavyweight champion, Joshua, who has not fought in the UK for two years, was supposed to face Pulev at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. However, these plans have been put on hold as both parties collaborate to set a new date, possibly around August, when it is expected that the coronavirus pandemic would have subsided. "We're speaking to Tottenham, we've postponed the 20th date," revealed Joshua's promoter Eddie Hearn to Sky Sports on Friday. "We are working with them for dates in July and early August as well, when we hope we'll be back. "Hopefully we see that fight take place at the end o...
Why I cannot reveal the drugs being used to treat Coronavirus patients- Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire
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Why I cannot reveal the drugs being used to treat Coronavirus patients- Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire

The announcement made by the Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, about the drugs being utilized to treat COVID-19 patients in Nigeria has stirred attention. According to Ehanire, disclosing this information may lead some people to engage in self-medication, potentially resulting in overdose. Currently, 24 Coronavirus patients have been discharged from the Infectious Disease Hospital in Lagos. In a press briefing on April 3 in Abuja, Ehanire emphasized that the drugs used for treatment are the concern of the healthcare providers offering the care. He mentioned that doctors share information with each other on the drugs being used, and over time they will compile a report on the effectiveness of different treatments. Ehanire also highlighted a reported case of chloroquine poisoning in Lag...