Donald Trump’s Decision to Stop US Funding to WHO
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Donald Trump’s Decision to Stop US Funding to WHO

President Donald Trump made an announcement on Tuesday, April 14, stating that the US has suspended funding for the World Health Organization (WHO) due to its alleged role in mishandling and concealing the spread of the coronavirus. The US President emphasized that a review is currently underway, and criticized the UN agency for failing in its basic duty. He also pointed out the WHO's opposition to travel restrictions from China and other nations as one of their "most dangerous and costly decisions." “Today I am directing my administration to halt funding while a review is conducted to assess the World Health Organization’s role in severely mismanaging and covering up the spread of the coronavirus. “American taxpayers provide between $400 million and $500 m...
Update: 11 new cases of Coronavirus discovered in Lagos
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Update: 11 new cases of Coronavirus discovered in Lagos

The Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC) has reported the confirmation of 11 new cases of Coronavirus in Lagos. The announcement was made two hours following the disclosure of 19 confirmed cases recorded in five states, including Lagos. According to the health agency, Nigeria currently has 373 confirmed cases of Coronavirus as of 11:00pm on April 14. 99 patients have been discharged, and 11 deaths have been recorded. NCDC tweeted; Eleven new cases of #COVID19 have been reported in Lagos State. As at 11:00 pm 14th April there are 373 confirmed cases of #COVID19 reported in Nigeria. 99 have been discharged with 11 deaths Here's a breakdown of Coronavirus cases across states in the country; Lagos- 214, FCT- 58, Osun- 20, Edo- 15, Oyo- 11, Ogun- 9, Bauchi-...
Caught on Camera: Suspected Robbers Plea for Mercy During Torture in Ikotun
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Caught on Camera: Suspected Robbers Plea for Mercy During Torture in Ikotun

A group of suspected teenage robbers cried out for mercy as they were subjected to torture following their alleged involvement in a robbery in Ikotun, Lagos.   On Monday night, April 13, residents of Igando and Ikotun in Lagos State were filled with fear as reports indicated that robbers had gone from house to house.   This incident occurred just a day after residents of Iyana-Ipaja in Lagos had a similar encounter, prompting them to raise awareness on Twitter using the hashtag #Lagosunrest.   In response, the residents of Ikotun took matters into their own hands, capturing some teenagers and subjecting them to torture.   A video from the scene depicted the teenagers crying and pleading for mercy as they were flogged and tortured with a hot rod.   Someone in the video claimed that ...
COVID-19: Ghanaian deacon dies of Coronavirus on his 55th birthday in London

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COVID-19: Ghanaian deacon dies of Coronavirus on his 55th birthday in London

A tragic incident occurred as a Ghanaian deacon and public transport worker in London passed away after contracting the novel Coronavirus. According to the Evening Standard, deacon Kenneth Yeboah was admitted to Newham Hospital on March 24th and received a diagnosis of Coronavirus, despite his family indicating that he had no underlying health issues aside from high blood pressure. Regrettably, he succumbed to the virus a week later on April 1st, which also happened to be his 55th birthday. Expressing her grief, his wife, Charlotte Yeboah, 51, mentioned that her late husband, who served as a deacon at a church in Dagenham, had been lively and cheerful before his hospitalization. Speaking about her late husband, Mrs. Yeboah said, "Not long before he went into hospital he had been sing...
Kwara State Government: Amala cannot cure Coronavirus
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Kwara State Government: Amala cannot cure Coronavirus

Claims suggesting that the local delicacy, Amala, cures COVID-19 have been dismissed by the Kwara State Government.   During the daily routine meetings of the Medical Team of the Kwara COVID-19 Technical Committee, Dr Abubakar Ayinla, the Permanent Secretary of the state Ministry of Health, dispelled the claims on Tuesday, April 14, in Ilorin.   Ayinla mentioned that the state government has established Risk Communication teams to manage rumors and fake news related to COVID-19.   He clarified that the Risk Communication teams were set up to allay fears of misconception and emphasized that there is currently no cure for COVID-19, and amala cannot cure it.   Ayinla also informed that the confirmed patients with COVID-19 at the Sobi Isolation Centre were doing well and that the state ...
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  Barcelona to take legal action against ex-vice president Rousaud after he alleged a top board member was using club funds to enrich himself
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Barcelona football club of Spain will proceed with legal actions against former Vice-President Emili Rousaud. In an interview, he alleged that one of the club's executives was using club funds for personal gain.                                               Rousaud, once seen as a successor to Barca president Josep Bartomeu, was informed alongside several other members that they will have no part to play in the new-look team of directors.    Bartomeu's decision came after a year of scandals within the Barca team and board. Reports emerged alleging that the club board hired a social media firm to criticize players to boost Bartomeu's reputation, while Lionel Messi and Eric Abidal engaged in public criticism.   The club's directors ousted by Bartomeu expressed t...
Hungry Nigerians attack bus conveying bread, truck carrying bags of rice (videos)
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Hungry Nigerians attack bus conveying bread, truck carrying bags of rice (videos)

The ongoing lockdown in Abuja, Ogun, and Lagos states has led to some startling scenes. Videos have emerged online showing residents attacking a bus carrying bread in Lagos and a truck transporting bags of rice in Abuja. Several videos have been shared on social media, depicting the incidents that occurred during these food transportation incidents. One of the videos captures the distressing sight of hungry Nigerians mobbing a truck carrying bags of rice in Abuja. This video was posted by the official PDP handle. Another video shows a bus carrying bread being reportedly attacked by hungry Lagosians. The desperation for food seems to have led to these disturbing events, shedding light on the challenges faced by many during the lockdown. Watch the videos below to see these alarming in...
Barack Obama Throws Support Behind Joe Biden’s Presidential Bid
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Barack Obama Throws Support Behind Joe Biden’s Presidential Bid

Joe Biden has received an endorsement from former President Barack Obama as the Democratic party's Presidential candidate and for the office of the President of the United States. Obama made the announcement through a video message shared on his social media platforms, urging Democrats to unite behind Biden to oust President Donald Trump from the White House. Obama criticized Trump and the Senate Republicans for prioritizing power over the welfare of Americans. The endorsement comes shortly after Biden received support from Sen. Bernie Sanders, solidifying his position as the apparent nominee following Sanders' withdrawal from the presidential race. In his statement, Obama expressed his confidence in Biden's qualities, emphasizing his resilience, commitment to values, and ability to...
‘85% Of Nigerian Women Are Runs Girls’ – Blessing Okoro Reveals How
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‘85% Of Nigerian Women Are Runs Girls’ – Blessing Okoro Reveals How

Instagram blogger and occasional relationship expert, Blessing Okoro has made a bold assertion in a new video on Instagram, saying the majority of women in Nigeria are Run Girls. Wondering what a Runs Girl means? It’s a local slang used to refer to a girl who likes to hang out, party and most times have sexual relationships with different men for money and other benefits. They don’t associate themselves with broke men. In Blessing opinion, Runs Girls are deeply affected by their mindset. She said that the driving force in Runs girls is their persistent inclination to use their bodies to get what they want. She said: “A Runs Girl will always be a Runs Girl! Runs is not the number of men you have slept with, runs is that belief that you can always sleep with a man and get anything… Ru...