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Thai King, having isolated with 20 girlfriends, breaks lockdown to fly 12,000 miles for a party (see photos)
13Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Thai King, having isolated with 20 girlfriends, breaks lockdown to fly 12,000 miles for a party (see photos)

The king of Thailand, Maha Vajiralongkorn, 67, also known as King Rama X, has violated lockdown rules by traveling from Germany, where he has been isolating for weeks with 20 girlfriends, to Bangkok for a party.                             Within 24 hours, he traveled 12,000 miles, making stops in Zurich, Switzerland, to pick up his wife Queen Suthida, who is self-isolating there, and then dropping her off again on the way back before returning to his isolation spot – The Grand Hotel Sonnenbichl in Germany's Garmisch-Partenkirchen. His mode of transportation was a customized Thai Airforce Eurocopter.                                                         Reports indicate that his party took place as he traveled for the Chakra Day in Thailand last Monday – a national annual holida...
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Breaking: President Buhari extends lockdown in Lagos, Ogun, FCT by 14 days
13Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Breaking: President Buhari extends lockdown in Lagos, Ogun, FCT by 14 days

President Buhari has announced the extension of the lockdown in Lagos, Ogun, and Abuja by two weeks, citing the alarming increase in the number of states with positive cases and the large proportion of new infections occurring through person-to-person contacts in communities. In his address, President Buhari emphasized the importance of adhering to recommended measures to prevent transmission and announced the signing of a Quarantine Order and additional regulations. He stressed the significance of sustaining measures such as cessation of movement, physical distancing, and prohibition of mass gatherings to control and limit the spread of the virus. The President acknowledged the impact of the extended restriction on daily wage earners and urged Nigerians to continue working with the gov...
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Davido says he just bought a house for his staff (photo)
13Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Davido says he just bought a house for his staff (photo)

The pop star Davido recently announced that he has bought a house for his staff members. The 27-year-old singer shared a photo of the house on his Twitter handle with a caption that read, "Turned my MEN into LANDLORDS IN LEKKI!!! Bought a house for my staffs today... great feeling."  
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Exclusive: Nigerian Olympic silver medalist, Blessing Okagbare files for divorce from her husband, former Super Eagles player, Igho Otegheri
13Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Exclusive: Nigerian Olympic silver medalist, Blessing Okagbare files for divorce from her husband, former Super Eagles player, Igho Otegheri

The divorce filing by Nigerian Olympic silver medalist, Blessing Okagbare from her husband, former Super Eagles player, Igho Otegheri, has come to light. The couple tied the knot in Sapele, Delta State in November 2014 amidst the presence of family and well-wishers. However, after relocating to the United States, they have now gone their separate ways, with allegations of infidelity, laziness, and irreconcilable differences being cited as the reasons for their split. According to reports, Blessing Okagbare initiated the divorce proceedings, leading to conflicts between their respective families. The athlete's family has reportedly not yet returned the bride price to her estranged husband's family. When approached for a comment on the divorce, Mr. Otegheri simply stated, "She has said all...
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Good News from Lagos: Six Additional COVID-19 Patients Successfully Treated and Released
13Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Good News from Lagos: Six Additional COVID-19 Patients Successfully Treated and Released

News just in: Six more COVID-19 patients have been successfully treated and discharged from the Lagos state Infectious Disease Hospital.   The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, took to Twitter this evening to make the announcement, bringing the total number of discharged patients to 61. He shared: ''My dear Lagosians, I bring you more good news of progress in our fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Today, 6 more persons; 1 female and 5 males have been discharged from the IDH, Yaba, after their full recovery and testing negative twice to COVID-19 These additional discharged cases brings the number of patients who have been managed and discharged from our facilities to 61. I appeal to residents to...
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Good News: Six more COVID-19 patients released from Lagos hospital
13Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Good News: Six more COVID-19 patients released from Lagos hospital

Six patients who had been receiving treatment for COVID-19 at the Lagos state Infectious Disease Hospital have been discharged.   Announcing this positive development on Twitter, Lagos state Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu stated that the total number of discharged patients has now reached 61. ''My dear Lagosians, I bring you more good news of progress in our fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Today, 6 more persons; 1 female and 5 males have been discharged from the IDH, Yaba, after their full recovery and testing negative twice to COVID-19 These additional discharged cases brings the number of patients who have been managed and discharged from our facilities to 61. I appeal to residents to continue to observe the ...
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Violent Outbreak at Neiva Prison in Colombia Sparks Due to Inmate Protest Over Coronavirus Safety Measures (Photos/Video)
13Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Violent Outbreak at Neiva Prison in Colombia Sparks Due to Inmate Protest Over Coronavirus Safety Measures (Photos/Video)

Protesting the inadequate precautions against Coronavirus, around 400 inmates initiated a riot and set fire to the Neiva prison in Rivera, located in the Huila Department in southeastern Colombia.   The chaotic incident was captured in a viral video showing one inmate clinging to the metal bars and shouting, while flames engulfed the prison courtyard. Local media reported that the riot erupted due to the suspension of water supply and the failure of prison staff to take necessary measures to prevent the spread of the virus within the facility. Simultaneously, the inmates commenced a hunger strike and set fire to mattresses from several cells.   It was reported by local media that the National Penitentiary and Prison Institute, with assistance from the p...
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Hadiza, Governor El-Rufai’s wife, acknowledges her son Bello’s threatening tweets towards a Twitter user with sexual abuse after defending him
13Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Hadiza, Governor El-Rufai’s wife, acknowledges her son Bello’s threatening tweets towards a Twitter user with sexual abuse after defending him

After being called out for defending her son in a recent controversy, Governor Nasir El-Rufai's wife, Hadiza, has admitted that her son Bello threatened a Twitter user with sexual abuse.   Earlier, Bello had directed ethnic slurs at some Twitter users and also threatened to pass on a Twitter user's mother to his friends in a heated exchange.   Upon commenting on the issue, Hadiza defended her son by stating her belief in "respecting everyone but taking no nonsense from anyone." She also maintained that she did not perceive any rape threats in Bello's tweet.   In response to the public backlash over her initial tweet, perceived as support for her son, she has now posted a follow-up tweet. Hadiza expressed that she initially thought it was just the typical Twitter back-and-forth until ...
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"Good Morning America" host George Stephanopoulos tests positive for Coronavirus weeks after his wife's diagnosis
13Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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"Good Morning America" host George Stephanopoulos tests positive for Coronavirus weeks after his wife's diagnosis

George Stephanopoulos, anchor of ABC News, has confirmed he has tested positive for Coronavirus.   Announcing his diagnosis on Monday during the morning news show "Good Morning America," Stephanopoulos revealed that he is asymptomatic, displaying no symptoms of the virus.   This news follows two weeks after his wife, actress and author Ali Wentworth, also tested positive for COVID-19.   Stephanopoulos, who shares two daughters with his wife, explained to his co-anchors Michael Strahan and Robin Roberts that it was expected for him to contract the virus as he had been caring for his wife throughout her battle with COVID-19. He also reassured that his wife is now feeling much better.   .@GStephanopoulos says he's tested positive for COVID-19: "I'm one of those cases that are basi...
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NCDC Provides Details of Coronavirus Testing in Nigeria
13Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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NCDC Provides Details of Coronavirus Testing in Nigeria

The Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC) has disclosed the number of Coronavirus tests carried out across various states in the country.    In a recent tweet, the health agency stated that they have conducted a total of 5000 tests, leading to the confirmation of 323 Coronavirus cases.   NCDC's tweet read;    “Our advice to Nigerians is to only rely on information from official health authorities such as @Fmohnigeria, @NCDCgov. "A total of 323 cases of #COVID19 have been confirmed out of over 5000 tests conducted in #Nigeria”     At least one confirmed case of Coronavirus has been reported in 19 states in Nigeria. The country has registered ten deaths, with 85 patients discharged.
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