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The PDP Criticizes President Buhari for Failing to Visit Abule Ado Explosion Victims

The President's response to the Abule-Ado explosion in Lagos State has been labeled "embarrassing" by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).   In a statement issued by spokesperson Kola Ologbondiyan on Tuesday, the PDP condemned President Buhari for his failure to visit Lagos and show support to the victims.   The party denounced the President's decision to stay at the Aso Presidential Villa and wait to be presented with photographs of the incident, instead of personally identifying with the victims through a visit.   Here is an excerpt from the statement: The PDP has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to abandon his lackadaisical approach to governance and the welfare of Nigerians and immediately travel to Lagos to reassure the nation following the devastating Abule-Ado explosion that ...
Flamengo manager Jorge Jesus diagnosed with coronavirus
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Flamengo manager Jorge Jesus diagnosed with coronavirus

Brazilian football club, Flamengo, has confirmed that manager Jorge Jesus has tested positive for coronavirus, and a second confirmatory test is pending.   The 65-year-old Portuguese, and former Benfica coach, underwent testing on Monday, resulting in a 'weak or inconclusive' positive for COVID-19. On Instagram, the Portuguese coach stated, “It’s true that my test came up positive and it’s also true that I feel normal. I feel exactly the same today as I felt a month, a year, two, three years ago. I have no symptoms but the test was positive.” “I am going to stay under quarantine. I think that in a week or two, God willing, I’ll be back to normal.”   The club released a statement, saying: 'Clube de Regatas do Flamengo informs that the tests to detect...
The Triumph of the GAC GA4 at the Argungun Motor Rally
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The Triumph of the GAC GA4 at the Argungun Motor Rally

Without a doubt, the Argungun Motor Rally added an extra thrill to this year's prestigious Argungun festival. Over the course of three days, the rally witnessed multiple nameplates pushing themselves to the limit, testing their functionality and performance on the challenging terrains of the northern savannah. Speed and maneuverability were crucial, and it was at this ultimate test of quality that the GA4 proved its mettle, emerging as the winner of the rally!   The rally spanned 13 towns and cities from Abuja to Argungu, and it was the Trumpchi GA4 that stood out among the competitors, conquering the challenging terrain and outperforming all odds to emerge victorious. It rightfully earned the title of the automobile "King of the North". ...
Tragic Incident at Party: Fatal Stabbing in Teenage Fight Over Girl (See Photos)
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Tragic Incident at Party: Fatal Stabbing in Teenage Fight Over Girl (See Photos)

A party in Kayunga district, Uganda took a violent turn when a boy fatally stabbed another boy over a girl.   Hellen Butoto, the Ssezibwa Regional Police spokesperson, confirmed the tragic incident, stating: “It occurred in Kangulumira sub-county ahead of the official launch of SACCOS, which had been slated for Saturday.”   Butoto explained that the event organizers had organized a disco ahead of the launch, drawing a predominantly youthful crowd. “The disco turned violent when a young man named Mangali clashed with 18-year-old Sharif Bbosa over a girl identified as Resty Nabukwasi. Mangali stabbed Bbosa in the head twice, causing the knife to get stuck,” she recounted.     Butoto added that the police quickly responded, and Bbosa was rushed to Jinja regional referral hospital whe...
Confirmation of the 3rd Coronavirus Case in Nigeria by the Federal Government
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Confirmation of the 3rd Coronavirus Case in Nigeria by the Federal Government

The Federal government has officially verified the presence of a third case of Coronavirus in Nigeria.   As stated by the Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, the patient is a Nigerian woman who recently arrived in Lagos from the UK. He reassured that she is currently in stable condition and receiving treatment at the Infectious Disease Hospital in Lagos.    The first confirmed case involved an Italian man who is still receiving medical care. The second case pertained to a Nigerian individual who had been in contact with the Italian man. After undergoing treatment, he tested negative for the disease.
Chelsea’s Reminder to Mason Mount for Breaking Club’s Coronavirus Self-Isolation Rules
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Chelsea’s Reminder to Mason Mount for Breaking Club’s Coronavirus Self-Isolation Rules

Chelsea issued a reminder to player Mason Mount and the rest of their first-team squad about their responsibilities amidst the ongoing coronavirus outbreak. This came after Mount broke his self-isolation.   Mount was spotted playing football at Trent Park Football Centre in Barnet on Sunday with West Ham midfielder Declan Rice, despite the club's directive for players and staff to self-isolate for 14 days following winger Callum Hudson-Odoi's positive Covid-19 test last Thursday. West Ham's Rice, a childhood friend of Mount, was not required to self-isolate by his club, as no cases of coronavirus had been reported among players or staff at West Ham. This led him to perceive no issue in playing football with Mount. According to Goal, Chelsea cautioned Mount against breaking self-...
Actor Zubby Michael Criticizes AMVCA Organizers for Overlooking Nollywood Pillars
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Actor Zubby Michael Criticizes AMVCA Organizers for Overlooking Nollywood Pillars

Nollywood actor, Zubby Michael, has expressed his dissatisfaction with the organizers of the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards for allegedly disregarding the "pillars of Nollywood".   He criticized the predominance of Yoruba individuals among the award's organizers and labeled the situation as "a joke and highly political". Zubby also questioned why the original creator of "Living in Bondage" was overlooked while its remake received 8 awards.   In a post, he stated:  
South Korean Church Causes COVID-19 Outbreak by Administering Saltwater in Members’ Mouths (Photos)
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South Korean Church Causes COVID-19 Outbreak by Administering Saltwater in Members’ Mouths (Photos)

A South Korean church has been hit by the coronavirus after 46 members, including the pastor and his wife, tested positive for the virus.   Local reports indicate that they contracted the virus after an official failed to sanitize a saltwater spray bottle used to administer inside their mouths, believing it would help prevent the spread of the virus.   Surveillance footage from the River of Grace Community Church in Gyeonggi Province, south of Seoul, shows a church official inserting the spray bottle deep into the mouth of each follower during a prayer gathering attended by approximately 100 followers on March 1 and March 8.     Lee Hee-young, co-chief of the Gyeonggi Province COVID-19 Emergency Response team, stated, “It’s been confirmed that they put the nozzle of the spray bo...
Insurgents and Bandits Threaten Nigeria, Says House of Reps Speaker
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Insurgents and Bandits Threaten Nigeria, Says House of Reps Speaker

The Speaker of Nigeria's House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has expressed deep concern about the widespread insecurity in the country. In a statement released by his spokesman, Lanre Lasisi, the speaker, while officiating a two-day capacity-building workshop/retreat of the House Committee on Defence in collaboration with the Centre for Strategic Research and Studies of the National Defence College and the Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre, emphasized the lawmakers' apprehensions regarding the country's security situation. Femi Gbajabiamila highlighted that Nigeria is facing diverse and more demanding security challenges than ever before. “We’re besieged on all sides: in the north, by insurgents and bandits; in the south, by militants and highwaymen. And all of us together...
Jack Ma’s Support for Africa in the Fight Against Coronavirus
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Jack Ma’s Support for Africa in the Fight Against Coronavirus

There has been a commitment from Chinese billionaire and co-founder of Alibaba, Jack Ma, to donate masks, test kits, and protective suits to all countries in Africa to aid in the battle against the novel coronavirus.   A statement released on Monday revealed that The Jack Ma Foundation will donate a total of 1.1 million testing kits, six million masks, and 60,000 protective suits and face shields.   In addition, they will collaborate with local medical institutions in Africa to provide online training material for coronavirus clinical treatments.   Jack Ma's statement read: "The world cannot afford the unthinkable consequences of a COVID-19 pandemic in Africa."   He further added, "To combat the potential surging demand for medical supplies and equipment in Africa, Jack Ma Foundatio...