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39 Arrested at Lagos Strip Club for Violating Lockdown Due to COVID-19
26Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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39 Arrested at Lagos Strip Club for Violating Lockdown Due to COVID-19

620 individuals have been apprehended in Lagos state for breaching the lockdown directive issued by the federal government in response to the Coronavirus outbreak in the state.   Among the 620 alleged violators of the lockdown measures, 39 individuals were captured at a strip club in the state. According to Bala Elkana, the spokesperson for the Lagos police, the suspects were detained between April 21 and April 24, 2020.   Bala provided details, stating:   “On 21/4/2020 at about 2000hours, acting on information, operatives from Denton Police Station apprehended 95 inter-state travelers at Bhojson area, Ebute Metta in seven commercial buses with registration numbers LG 91 BGT, Lagos to Benue; BDA 690 XA, Lagos to Abuja; BGA 86 EA, Lagos to Abuja; LSD 459 XA, Lagos to Benue; LRN 105...
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The Challenges Faced by Young Nigerian Football Players in Europe, According to Super Eagles’ Kenneth Omeruo
26Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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The Challenges Faced by Young Nigerian Football Players in Europe, According to Super Eagles’ Kenneth Omeruo

Super Eagles defender, Kenneth Omeruo, has shared insights on why many Nigerian football prospects struggle to succeed when they venture to Europe in pursuit of better opportunities. Omeruo made a permanent move to Spanish club side Leganes from Chelsea last summer, after spending 7 years at Chelsea without playing a competitive game for the London club.           Nigeria has clinched the FIFA U-17 World Cup five times, yet only a few stars from the tournament have managed to establish successful careers. This season, the versatile center back, who can also play as a right back, has made 19 La Liga appearances for Leganes before the outbreak of the coronavirus. When asked about the underperformance of players like Rabiu Ibrahim (taunted as the new Jay-Jay Okocha) and Sani Emman...
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Osun state records two COVID-19 deaths
26Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Osun state records two COVID-19 deaths

The announcement made by the Osun State governor, Gboyega Oyetola, today on April 26, revealed that there have been two COVID-19 related deaths in the state. The fatalities occurred in Ede and Ile-Ife. The governor emphasized the importance of maintaining security measures and the mandatory use of face masks throughout the state. Currently, the confirmed COVID-19 cases in Osun state stand at 32.
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Call for Joe Biden to Drop Out of the Presidential Race Intensifies Amid Sexual Assault Allegations
26Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Call for Joe Biden to Drop Out of the Presidential Race Intensifies Amid Sexual Assault Allegations

Following the resurfacing of new details and evidence of Tara Reade's sexual assault allegations against former Vice President Joe Biden, supporters of Bernie Sanders, who recently suspended his presidential campaign, are urging Biden to step down from the presidential race and for Sanders to take his place as the Democratic nominee.     Sanders supporters argue that by not taking Tara Reade's allegations seriously, the Democratic Party is undermining the #MeToo movement, which aims to expose the sexual abuse of women by men in positions of power. They criticize the Democrat-controlled networks for refusing to shed light on the new evidence against Biden, fearing it may harm his chances against Donald Trump in the upcoming elections. Highlighting the latest revela...
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Bernie Sanders Backers Call for Joe Biden to Withdraw from Presidential Race Amid Sexual Assault Accusation
26Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Bernie Sanders Backers Call for Joe Biden to Withdraw from Presidential Race Amid Sexual Assault Accusation

Advocates of Bernie Sanders, the socialist Democrat who recently abandoned his US presidential aspirations following his defeat in the primaries by former US Vice President Joe Biden, are urging Biden to step out of the presidential race and cede the Democrat nominee position to Sanders. This call comes in light of new details and evidence surrounding Tara Reade's sexual assault allegations against Biden.   Sanders supporters argue that the Democrats are undermining the progress of the #MeToo movement, which aims to expose the sexual abuse of women by men in positions of power, by dismissing Tara Reade's allegations against Biden. They criticize various Democrat-controlled networks for refusing to illuminate the newly surfaced evidence against Biden, fearing it could harm his chan...
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Prince Odi Okojie Refutes Speculations about Mercy Johnson’s 4th Child Arrival
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Prince Odi Okojie Refutes Speculations about Mercy Johnson’s 4th Child Arrival

Prince Odi Okojie, the husband of Mercy Johnson-Okojie, has dismissed claims suggesting that she has given birth to their fourth child.   Mercy and Prince, who tied the knot in 2011, are anticipating the arrival of their fourth child. Earlier today, there were widespread reports online stating that she had already welcomed their baby, as some of her industry colleagues took to Instagram to announce the news.   Prince Okojie expressed gratitude for the love extended to his family but clarified that they are still awaiting the birth of their baby. "I woke up this morning to see countless missed calls and messages congratulating me on the arrival of our new baby. We are so thankful for the show of love, but my wife @mercyjohnsonokojie has not given bir...
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No sex or kissing a partner with symptoms – Germany’s Bundesliga outline new rules for players as they aim to restart on May 9
26Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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No sex or kissing a partner with symptoms – Germany’s Bundesliga outline new rules for players as they aim to restart on May 9

The restart of Germany’s Bundesliga has come with new rules for players as they are set to resume matches on May 9. A newly obtained document from the German FA and the DFL outlined measures to ensure the safe return of the game amid the Coronavirus crisis. According to the document, players are prohibited from engaging in sex or kissing if they or their partners show symptoms of the virus. Stadiums will permit a maximum of 300 people at a time, including essential personnel such as policemen, journalists, ball boys, groundsmen, and security staff. The rules further detail procedures for training, match play, and living arrangements, including frequent testing, social distancing, and stringent hygiene practices. The guidelines also specify the conditions for players living in team hote...
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A Nigerian Nurse Dies from Coronavirus at Her Workplace in the UK, While Her Sister is on a Ventilator
26Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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A Nigerian Nurse Dies from Coronavirus at Her Workplace in the UK, While Her Sister is on a Ventilator

Tragically, the Coronavirus pandemic has taken the life of Esther Akinsanya, a 55-year-old nurse and mother of two from Nigeria, while her 61-year-old sister, Mary Idowu, is currently on a ventilator in an Intensive Care Unit.   According to the London Evening Standard, the sisters, both employed at the Queen Elizabeth hospital in Woolwich, United Kingdom, were admitted to the hospital within hours of each other two weeks ago and subsequently tested positive for the virus. Akinsanya, a dedicated NHS nurse for over two decades, had completed her last shift just two days prior to her admission. Speaking to the media, Akinsanya's son, Samuel, revealed that both women were determined to continue their work despite the pandemic and were certain that they contracted the virus while fulfi...
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We’re desperately looking for more RNA extraction kits- NCDC boss, Chikwe Ihekweazu says
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We’re desperately looking for more RNA extraction kits- NCDC boss, Chikwe Ihekweazu says

The Director General of the Nigeria Center for Disease Control, Chikwe Ihekweazu, has stated that the agency is urgently in need of RNA extraction kits. In a tweet posted, Ihekweazu expressed the urgency for more RNA extraction kits as the agency expands COVID-19 testing. He specified that they require total viral RNA extraction kits, preferably spin column and with a lysis buffer, from manufacturers such as Qiagen, ThermoFischer, SeeGene, Inqaba, and LifeRiver. The tweet was accompanied by an image emphasizing the need for these supplies.
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Six COVID19 patients discharged in Lagos
26Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Six COVID19 patients discharged in Lagos

The Lagos state Isolation center has discharged six more COVID-19 patients, as revealed by the state Commissioner for Health, Akin Abayomi on Twitter. This marks a positive development in the state's efforts to manage the pandemic. Lagos, with 703 confirmed cases, continues to grapple with being the epicenter of the Coronavirus.
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