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Joseph Yobo celebrates wife, Adaeze Yobo on her 30th birthday with a special message
14Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Joseph Yobo celebrates wife, Adaeze Yobo on her 30th birthday with a special message

Adaeze Yobo, the former beauty queen, is marking her 30th birthday on April 14. Her husband, Joseph Yobo, took to Instagram to express his heartfelt sentiments.   In an Instagram post, the Super Eagles assistant coach shared a striking photo of his wife and wrote, "Happy 30th Birthday to my darling wife and mom to our beautiful kids. Askim, you're unbelievably precious to me...and I'm so happy to celebrate another year with you. May this special day bring you lots of moments cherish. I am so proud and blessed to call you my wife. Thank you for being an amazing partner. My life is better because of you! I adore you my queen! Love you Now and Forever."     Joseph and Adaeze Yobo tied the knot in January 2010 and are proud parents to three children - two boys and a girl.        ...
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Wiz Khalifa and His Mom Square Off in ‘Kush Up Challenge’ While Smoking Weed (Video)
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Wiz Khalifa and His Mom Square Off in ‘Kush Up Challenge’ While Smoking Weed (Video)

Rapper Wiz Khalifa and his mom Peachie Wimbush had a significant smoking session as they competed in the Kush Up challenge.   The Kush Up challenge began a few weeks ago when Gillie Da King initiated it and subsequently challenged Wiz Khalifa, Snoop Dogg, Lil Durk, G Herbo, and others to participate.   Wiz Khalifa went live on Instagram and joined forces with his mom to take on the 10-puff challenge together.   After completing the 10-puff challenge, the duo exchanged heartfelt messages, with Wiz concluding, "my momma did that sh*t! So all you punk a** rappers with your punk a** lungs…bring ‘em cuz my mama did it!”   The smoking habit clearly runs deep in Wiz Khalifa's family.   Back in 2015, Wiz Khalifa's mom revealed that she introduced the rapper to marijuana ...
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Former Adamawa Council Chairman killed in midnight attack
14Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Former Adamawa Council Chairman killed in midnight attack

The former chairman of the Transition Management Committee of Ganye local government area in Adamawa State, Sabastine Kaikai, was killed in an attacked that occurred in the early hours of Tuesday April 14. The assailants launched the attack in Kaikai, the village where the former council chairman resided. The motive behind the killing is still unknown. The incident took place while Sabastine was in his village for the Easter holiday. According to a neighbor, the gunmen arrived in the middle of the night, fired shots into the air, and headed to his house. Despite his attempt to escape, they were able to apprehend and kill him. Mr. Kabiru Njidda, the Information Officer of Ganye local government, confirmed the incident and stated that the deceased's body was taken to the Ganye General Hos...
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COVID19: Delta State Government Extends Sit at Home Order by Two Weeks
14Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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COVID19: Delta State Government Extends Sit at Home Order by Two Weeks

The Delta state governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, has announced a two-week extension of the sit-at-home order in the state. The order, which was initially enacted on April 1st, was set to expire today, April 14th. In a state broadcast this morning, the governor stated that the extension was necessary for the identification, isolation, and detection of cases. “It is for the public good and interest in our health. I urge all Deltans to cooperate with us,” he said Delta State has three confirmed cases of Coronavirus, with one death.
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10 Nigerians in the UK waiting for evacuation test positive for COVID19
14Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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10 Nigerians in the UK waiting for evacuation test positive for COVID19

Recent tests have revealed that 10 Nigerians, who had arranged for evacuation from the UK in response to the Coronavirus pandemic, have been found to be infected with the novel virus. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement two weeks ago outlining the conditions for the evacuation of Nigerians residing abroad. One of these conditions stipulated that intending returnees would be responsible for the costs of their journey back to Nigeria, as well as undergoing COVID-19 testing before their return. According to a source at the Nigerian High Commission in the UK, most of the individuals who tested positive were not permanent residents in the UK, having traveled to the European country for business or educational purposes. The source confirmed that they hav...
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COVID-19: Detroit Hospital Shocking Photos of Bodies Piled Up and Stored
14Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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COVID-19: Detroit Hospital Shocking Photos of Bodies Piled Up and Stored

Startling photos circulated among emergency room staff at Sinai-Grace Hospital in Detroit depict bodies being stacked in empty hospital rooms and crowded inside refrigerated units positioned in the hospital's parking lot.   The photos, obtained by CNN from an ER worker, were confirmed to be an accurate representation of the harrowing situation at the hospital in early April by two other ER workers who spoke during a challenging 12-hour shift.   Due to concerns about their jobs, the sources spoke to CNN on the condition of anonymity.   According to the two sources, a room usually used for sleep studies was repurposed to store bodies because the morgue staff did not work overnight and the morgue was already at full capacity.     "We ran out of beds for our patients, so we couldn't sp...
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<article> Coronavirus: NFF to support Nigerians with yam tubers during lockdown
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NFF President, Amaju Pinnick, has announced that the Nigeria Football Federation will be providing assistance to struggling Nigerians during the home lockdown imposed by the Coronavirus pandemic. The global economy has been paralyzed by the Coronavirus pandemic, and Nigeria, as Africa's most populous nation, has also been significantly affected. With over 300 confirmed cases and ten deaths in Nigeria, Pinnick stated that the football body will help ease the hardship caused by the shutdown of businesses and commercial activities by distributing yam tubers. "Behind the scene, we do quite a lot. We are going to support some of these centers even if it is buying some tubers of yams. We have to do that. Covid-19 is something that nobody expected," Pinnick said on...
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Why we cannot have a lockdown in our region- Northern Governors Forum
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Why we cannot have a lockdown in our region- Northern Governors Forum

The Northern Governors' Forum has declared that a lockdown is not feasible in their states due to the predominant occupation of farming among the residents. The governors also expressed concerns over the lack of testing centers for the Coronavirus in the region. During a teleconference chaired by Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau State on April 13, the governors emphasized the need for each state to adopt measures suitable to its context rather than imposing a total lockdown. They highlighted the economic impact of COVID-19 and the lack of financial support from the Federal Government. Despite the confirmed cases of Coronavirus in some states, the Northern Governors' Forum has not received special allocations for preventive measures. The governors also discussed diversifying the region'...
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#PayUsViaBVN gains traction with Nigerians urging the government to disburse palliatives directly to their bank accounts
14Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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#PayUsViaBVN gains traction with Nigerians urging the government to disburse palliatives directly to their bank accounts

There's a current Twitter trend under #PayUsViaBVN where Nigerians are calling on the President Buhari-led administration to utilize their BVN for direct disbursement of palliatives to their bank accounts.   Yesterday, on Monday, April 13th, the President announced a two-week extension of the lockdown in Lagos, Ogun, and the FCT. Some citizens are using social media platforms to urge the government to allocate at least N20,000 to each individual.   Below are a few tweeted messages:  
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People urge the government to pay palliatives directly into their bank accounts using BVN
14Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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People urge the government to pay palliatives directly into their bank accounts using BVN

The hashtag #PayUsViaBVN has been trending on Twitter as Nigerians call on the President Buhari-led government to use their BVN to deliver palliatives into their accounts.   Yesterday, on Monday, April 13th, the President announced a two-week extension of the lockdown in Lagos, Ogun, and the FCT. Some Nigerians took to their social media pages, demanding that the government provide at least N20,000 to each citizen.   Below are some of the tweets:  
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