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Confirmation of the 3rd Coronavirus Case in Nigeria by the Federal Government
17Mar By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Confirmation of the 3rd Coronavirus Case in Nigeria by the Federal Government

The Federal government has officially verified the presence of a third case of Coronavirus in Nigeria.   As stated by the Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, the patient is a Nigerian woman who recently arrived in Lagos from the UK. He reassured that she is currently in stable condition and receiving treatment at the Infectious Disease Hospital in Lagos.    The first confirmed case involved an Italian man who is still receiving medical care. The second case pertained to a Nigerian individual who had been in contact with the Italian man. After undergoing treatment, he tested negative for the disease.
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Chelsea’s Reminder to Mason Mount for Breaking Club’s Coronavirus Self-Isolation Rules
17Mar By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Chelsea’s Reminder to Mason Mount for Breaking Club’s Coronavirus Self-Isolation Rules

Chelsea issued a reminder to player Mason Mount and the rest of their first-team squad about their responsibilities amidst the ongoing coronavirus outbreak. This came after Mount broke his self-isolation.   Mount was spotted playing football at Trent Park Football Centre in Barnet on Sunday with West Ham midfielder Declan Rice, despite the club's directive for players and staff to self-isolate for 14 days following winger Callum Hudson-Odoi's positive Covid-19 test last Thursday. West Ham's Rice, a childhood friend of Mount, was not required to self-isolate by his club, as no cases of coronavirus had been reported among players or staff at West Ham. This led him to perceive no issue in playing football with Mount. According to Goal, Chelsea cautioned Mount against breaking self-...
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Actor Zubby Michael Criticizes AMVCA Organizers for Overlooking Nollywood Pillars
17Mar By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Actor Zubby Michael Criticizes AMVCA Organizers for Overlooking Nollywood Pillars

Nollywood actor, Zubby Michael, has expressed his dissatisfaction with the organizers of the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards for allegedly disregarding the "pillars of Nollywood".   He criticized the predominance of Yoruba individuals among the award's organizers and labeled the situation as "a joke and highly political". Zubby also questioned why the original creator of "Living in Bondage" was overlooked while its remake received 8 awards.   In a post, he stated:  
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South Korean Church Causes COVID-19 Outbreak by Administering Saltwater in Members’ Mouths (Photos)
17Mar By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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South Korean Church Causes COVID-19 Outbreak by Administering Saltwater in Members’ Mouths (Photos)

A South Korean church has been hit by the coronavirus after 46 members, including the pastor and his wife, tested positive for the virus.   Local reports indicate that they contracted the virus after an official failed to sanitize a saltwater spray bottle used to administer inside their mouths, believing it would help prevent the spread of the virus.   Surveillance footage from the River of Grace Community Church in Gyeonggi Province, south of Seoul, shows a church official inserting the spray bottle deep into the mouth of each follower during a prayer gathering attended by approximately 100 followers on March 1 and March 8.     Lee Hee-young, co-chief of the Gyeonggi Province COVID-19 Emergency Response team, stated, “It’s been confirmed that they put the nozzle of the spray bo...
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Insurgents and Bandits Threaten Nigeria, Says House of Reps Speaker
17Mar By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Insurgents and Bandits Threaten Nigeria, Says House of Reps Speaker

The Speaker of Nigeria's House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has expressed deep concern about the widespread insecurity in the country. In a statement released by his spokesman, Lanre Lasisi, the speaker, while officiating a two-day capacity-building workshop/retreat of the House Committee on Defence in collaboration with the Centre for Strategic Research and Studies of the National Defence College and the Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre, emphasized the lawmakers' apprehensions regarding the country's security situation. Femi Gbajabiamila highlighted that Nigeria is facing diverse and more demanding security challenges than ever before. “We’re besieged on all sides: in the north, by insurgents and bandits; in the south, by militants and highwaymen. And all of us together...
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Jack Ma’s Support for Africa in the Fight Against Coronavirus
17Mar By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Jack Ma’s Support for Africa in the Fight Against Coronavirus

There has been a commitment from Chinese billionaire and co-founder of Alibaba, Jack Ma, to donate masks, test kits, and protective suits to all countries in Africa to aid in the battle against the novel coronavirus.   A statement released on Monday revealed that The Jack Ma Foundation will donate a total of 1.1 million testing kits, six million masks, and 60,000 protective suits and face shields.   In addition, they will collaborate with local medical institutions in Africa to provide online training material for coronavirus clinical treatments.   Jack Ma's statement read: "The world cannot afford the unthinkable consequences of a COVID-19 pandemic in Africa."   He further added, "To combat the potential surging demand for medical supplies and equipment in Africa, Jack Ma Foundatio...
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Jack Ma’s Generous Donation to Support Africa in Combatting Coronavirus
17Mar By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Jack Ma’s Generous Donation to Support Africa in Combatting Coronavirus

Renowned Chinese billionaire and co-founder of Alibaba, Jack Ma, has pledged to donate crucial medical supplies including masks, test kits, and protective suits to aid all countries in Africa in their battle against the novel coronavirus.   According to a statement released on Monday, The Jack Ma Foundation will contribute a total of 1.1 million testing kits, six million masks, and 60,000 protective suits and face shields to support the continent.   In addition, they will collaborate with local medical institutions in Africa to provide online training resources for coronavirus clinical treatments.   A statement signed by Jack Ma emphasized, "The world cannot afford the unthinkable consequences of a COVID-19 pandemic in Africa."   Furthermore, he stated, "To address the potential surg...
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Nigerians react as Gbenro Ajibade flaunts another woman after divorce from Osas Ighodaro
17Mar By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Nigerians react as Gbenro Ajibade flaunts another woman after divorce from Osas Ighodaro

Divided Reactions from Nigerians over Gbenro Ajibade's Display of New Relationship After Divorce from Osas Ighodaro Following Nollywood actor Gbenro Ajibade's display of his "new girlfriend" on his Instastory, just a year after his divorce from actress Osas Ighodaro, the Nigerian community has expressed mixed opinions. Some Nigerians accused Gbenro of being petty and misogynistic for his Instastory post, while others defended him, asserting that he deserves happiness post-divorce from the actress. Recall that the actor had publicly called out those who he claimed were envious of his happiness and self-enjoyment in a recent Instagram post. Here are some tweets below:
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Anne Giwa-Amu accuses Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie of plagiarizing her work; Chimamanda responds
17Mar By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Anne Giwa-Amu accuses Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie of plagiarizing her work; Chimamanda responds

60-year-old author, Ms Anne Giwa-Amu, accused Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie of Plagiarism and Chimamanda has now responded.   Giwa-Amu claimed that Chimamanda's "Half of a Yellow Sun" was plagiarised with bits of her work; "Sade: United we stand."     According to Giwa-Amu, in a YouTube video, she accused Chimamanda of plagiarism and also accused Chinua Achebe of playing a role in "giving" her work to Chimamanda who then rewrote it as Half of a Yellow Sun.   She explained how she published her work with the late Achebe, having her work reviewed by Heinemann's African Writers Series, of which Achebe was the Editorial Adviser. Her writing agreement with them lasted till 2019.   Furthermore, it's claimed that Chimamanda Adichie's Half of a Yellow Sun was vetted by Achebe.   Giwa-Amu asserts...
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