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Breaking News: Fire Engulfs Building and Shops in Ibadan
15Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Breaking News: Fire Engulfs Building and Shops in Ibadan

A devastating fire outbreak has led to the destruction of goods worth millions of Naira in a building and several shops at the Dugbe area of Ibadan, the Oyo State capital on Wednesday, April 15. According to reports, the fire, which erupted around 1:20 pm, decimated a prominent building and a row of shops where mattresses, clothes, household goods, and electronics are purveyed. The state fire service promptly responded to the scene and is currently engaged in efforts to extinguish the flames. Fortunately, no casualties have been reported in the blaze.
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Undergraduate Arrested for Alleged Rape of Admission Seeker
15Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Undergraduate Arrested for Alleged Rape of Admission Seeker

An undergraduate student of Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti, Femi Adejuwon, was apprehended by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) for allegedly raping a 16-year-old student. The NSCDC State Commandant, Philip Ayuba, confirmed the incident, stating that the suspect, who is an undergraduate student of the institution's Accountancy Department, committed the crime at his friend's apartment on Sunday, April 12. Ayuba provided details, saying, "Information reaching us from concerned citizens in Ijoka Area, Akure, on Sunday, April 12, 2020, made us aware that a 16-year-old student, who is currently awaiting admission, was allegedly raped by one Femi Adejuwon, an undergraduate of Accountancy Department, Federal Polytechnic Ado-Ekiti." The...
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Man narrates his hilarious experience while guarding his street from robbers amid lockdown
15Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Man narrates his hilarious experience while guarding his street from robbers amid lockdown

The Coronavirus lockdown has led to an increase in robbery attacks, prompting residents to take matters into their own hands to ensure their security. One man recently shared his amusing encounter while patrolling his street with fellow residents. @iykeville90 explained that he had decided to stop participating in the vigilante exercise after an incident involving the "one million boys" group. He went on to recount the experience that led to his decision. You can read his story below.
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Victor Osimhen turns down Arsenal after conversation with Arsene Wenger
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Victor Osimhen turns down Arsenal after conversation with Arsene Wenger

Victor Osimhen, the talented striker of Super Eagles and Lille, has disclosed that he declined a move to England to play for Arsenal after discussing with the former coach of the club, Arsene Wenger.   The 21-year-old dynamic striker made his way to Europe in January 2016 by joining Wolfsburg, following his remarkable Under 17 World Cup performances.   Osimhen played a pivotal role in Nigeria's triumph in the 2015 Under-17 World Cup, finishing as the top scorer with 10 goals. He was awarded the Golden Boot and the Silver Ball, recognizing him as the second-best player of the tournament.     The rising star revealed that after the Under-17 World Cup in Chile, he had various clubs, including Arsenal, vying for his signature.   He mentioned rejecting Arsenal after conversing with Wen...
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Fire Engulfs Corporate Affairs Commission Headquarters in Abuja
15Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Fire Engulfs Corporate Affairs Commission Headquarters in Abuja

Following the recent fire at the office of the Accountant General of the Federation, the headquarters of the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) in Abuja has also been affected by a fire outbreak.   Located in Maitama District, Abuja, the building caught fire on Wednesday morning, April 15. The cause of the fire is yet to be determined. Reports indicate that the fire consumed the top floor of the seven-story building, causing damage to valuable items and other possessions.   Upon contacting the spokesperson of the Federal Fire Service, DSF Ugo Huan, it was confirmed that firefighters were en route to the scene.  
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Nine COVID19 patients discharged in Abuja
15Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Nine COVID19 patients discharged in Abuja

The Abuja Isolation Center has recently discharged nine COVID-19 patients who have recovered from the disease. This brings the total number of discharged patients from the center to 20. The FCTA announced this positive development via a tweet on April 15, 2020. Out of the nine newly discharged patients, two were treated at the National Hospital Isolation & Treatment Centre, while the other seven received treatment at the UniAbuja Teaching Hospital Isolation Centre, Gwagwalada. The FCT currently has 58 confirmed cases of COVID-19.
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Prolific Nigerian composer, Professor Akin Euba dies at the age of 84
15Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Prolific Nigerian composer, Professor Akin Euba dies at the age of 84

A renowned figure in Nigerian music, Professor Akin Euba has passed away at the age of 84, just shy of his 85th birthday. The prolific composer and musicologist, known for his scholarly work in musicology and ethnomusicology, died on the evening of Tuesday, April 14, 2020. During his tenure as the Andrew W. Mellon Professor of Music at the University of Pittsburgh, until his retirement in 2011, Euba made significant contributions to the field. Notably, he organized symposia on music in Africa and the Diaspora at Churchill College, Cambridge, and the Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing, bringing together celebrated composers and scholars. Euba's compositions were characterized by a fusion of African traditional material and contemporary classical music. His most notable work is the ...
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A 21-year-old Meat Seller Arrested for Allegedly Raping an 8-year-old Girl in Abuja
15Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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A 21-year-old Meat Seller Arrested for Allegedly Raping an 8-year-old Girl in Abuja

After allegedly raping an 8-year-old girl in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), a 21-year-old meat seller, Yakubu Diko, has been arrested and remanded in prison. According to reports, Diko deceived the young girl into his home before assaulting her about three weeks ago. The Special Adviser to the Chairman of Abuja Municipal Area council (AMAC), Abiodun Essiet, revealed that Diko targeted the young girl at a playground, isolated her from her peers, and lured her into his home under the pretense of sending her on an errand. Allegedly, Diko then used a towel to gag the girl, restrained her, and sexually abused her, cautioning her against disclosing the incident to anyone. However, after experiencing bleeding and pain while attempting to urinate, the victim's parents...
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<!DOCTYPE html> <html> <body> Jussie Smollett allegedly had a sexual relationship with one of the Osundairo brothers
15Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Jussie Smollett allegedly had a sexual relationship with one of the Osundairo brothers

A recent report claims that actor Jussie Smollett, who is openly gay, was involved in a sexual relationship with one of the Osundairo brothers, the same brothers he allegedly paid $3,500 to stage an attack on him in 2019. Smollett has maintained his innocence, insisting the payment was for fitness training and not to orchestrate a fake assault. A source revealed to Page Six that Smollett and one of the brothers, Abimbola “Abel” Osundairo, frequented a luxury gay bathhouse in Chicago, implying a close relationship between them. The source mentioned that the bathhouse is a gathering place for affluent Black gay men and suggested that there might be records of their visits. However, Ola Osundairo, the brother in question, has vehemently denied being gay and...
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Tragic Demise of 63-Year-Old Man with No Travel History or Contact with Any Confirmed Case of COVID-19 in Lagos
15Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Tragic Demise of 63-Year-Old Man with No Travel History or Contact with Any Confirmed Case of COVID-19 in Lagos

A 63-year-old man has succumbed to COVID-19 in Lagos.   Professor Akin Abayomi, the Commissioner for Health of the state, disclosed the news, emphasizing that the deceased had no history of travel or contact with any known cases of COVID-19. ''25 new cases of #COVID19 Infection confirmed in Lagos State. The total number of confirmed #COVID19Lagos cases has risen to 217 8 fully recovered #COVID19 patients - 2 females and 6 males - have been discharged The total number of discharged #COVID19 patients in Lagos is now 69. Lagos recorded another #COVID19 death - a 63-year-old Nigerian male who had no history of travel or contact with any confirmed case. The total number of #COVID19-related deaths now stands at 7,'' his tweet read    
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