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Odion Ighalo from Manchester United discusses why he won’t return to the Super Eagles

15Apr

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Odion Ighalo from Manchester United discusses why he won’t return to the Super Eagles

Having aided the Nigerian national team in securing Bronze at the 2019 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament, Odion Ighalo has made it clear that he will not reverse his 2019 decision to retire from the Super Eagles. He explained that the emergence of Lille's Victor Osimhen, who inherited his number nine jersey, and Villarreal's Samuel Chukwueze serve as strong reasons for his absence from the team, making it unlikely for him to reconsider his retirement decision. "For now I am done with the Super Eagles but in life you can never say never. I am in contact with the coach constantly, four days ago he sent me a message," Ighalo said to Juliet Bawuah in a Twitter conversation."I still message him to wish the team good luck before they play a game."We have young, very ...

Oyo state governor, Seyi Makinde, volunteers to donate blood for Coronavirus cure research

15Apr

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Oyo state governor, Seyi Makinde, volunteers to donate blood for Coronavirus cure research

Oyo state governor, Seyi Makinde has expressed willingness to donate his blood to researchers to enable them come up with a cure for Coronavirus. The governor tested positive for COVID-19 in March but recovered quickly after he said he took honey, Vitamin C, and blackseed oil to boost his immune system and fight the deadly virus. Having recovered, he's volunteering to donate his blood for research. He expressed his willingness on Twitter: "We have been advocating for local solutions to the COVID-19 pandemic in Oyo State. So, as a COVID-19 survivor, I volunteered to donate my blood to be studied by our experts researching on the “Evaluation of Post Infection Protection Against SARS-COV-2 (COVID-19) in Nigeria." ...

Women in Delta State Protesting Extension of Lockdown

15Apr

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Women in Delta State Protesting Extension of Lockdown

Today, women in Sapele, Delta state are staging a protest against the state's lockdown extension. The state governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, announced on Tuesday April 14th, a two weeks extension of the lockdown in the state. With the state currently having three confirmed cases of COVID19 and one death. The protesting women are demanding the state government to lift the ban on movement restriction, stating that they are hungry and struggling to feed their families due to lack of access to work. See below for more photos and video from the protest:

Manchester United’s Potential £4bn Saudi Takeover Dashed as Mohammed bin Salman Nears £300m Newcastle Deal

15Apr

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Manchester United’s Potential £4bn Saudi Takeover Dashed as Mohammed bin Salman Nears £300m Newcastle Deal

A recent report by the Daily Mail UK suggests that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is on the verge of acquiring Newcastle for £300m, signifying the end of Manchester United's potential £4 billion takeover by the Saudi Prince. The speculation surrounding Bin Salman's interest in purchasing Manchester United arose in October 2018, gaining momentum during the summer as fans initiated online campaigns protesting against the club's American owners, the Glazier brothers. However, on Tuesday, a £300m acquisition deal for Amanda Staveley to purchase Newcastle from Mike Ashley was finalized. Staveley secured the backing of Salman's Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, which will hold an 80% stake in the club. In November 2019, Manchester Unite...

Global Coronavirus Cases Surpass Two Million

15Apr

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Global Coronavirus Cases Surpass Two Million

The global impact of the Coronavirus pandemic has now exceeded two million confirmed cases. As of Wednesday afternoon April 15, Johns Hopkins University has reported 2,024,675 cases of the disease and 128,972 deaths worldwide. The United States currently has the largest outbreak with over 600,000 confirmed cases and close to 30,000 deaths.

Ubi Franklin Confronted by South African Baby Mama Nicola Siyo for Birthday Greeting

15Apr

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Ubi Franklin Confronted by South African Baby Mama Nicola Siyo for Birthday Greeting

When Ubi Franklin wished Nicola Siyo a happy birthday on Instagram, his third baby mama, Nicola Siyo, called him out for never meeting their son. Nicola, a South African woman, criticized the father of four for being an "Instagram daddy of the decade," adding that a public image cannot replace taking care of children. She also questioned Franklin's knowledge of their son's upcoming first birthday and pondered what he would say on the child's special day. She wrote; Instagram daddy of the decade ubifranklintriplemg tell me, have you ever met this Shiloh you are busy posting? Do you know he is turning one? Public image does not raise children

Policeman spotted on bonnet of speeding vehicle of lady who refused to stop for security operatives who were not wearing face masks (video)

15Apr

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Policeman spotted on bonnet of speeding vehicle of lady who refused to stop for security operatives who were not wearing face masks (video)

**Policeman spotted hanging on bonnet of a speeding car after a lady refuses to stop for face mask-less officers (video)** Today in Abuja, a dramatic scene unfolded as a policeman was seen hanging onto the bonnet of a speeding car driven by a lady who refused to pull over for security operatives not wearing face masks. The media personality Khalid Oshoke, who shared the video, stated that the lady was almost assaulted by an FRSC official after she refused to stop for the security operatives due to their lack of face masks. It was also revealed that regardless of the officer hanging on the car's bonnet, the lady continued to drive at full speed. See the exchange below; Watch the video below; View this post on Instagram Pol...

The Claim of Deaths in Our Hospital During the Coronavirus Break is False – Statement from LekkiHill

15Apr

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The Claim of Deaths in Our Hospital During the Coronavirus Break is False – Statement from LekkiHill

The management of ValuedSeed, owner of LekkiHill Plastic Surgery Hospital, has addressed an online publication claiming an unfounded event related to the hospital or its personnel. The management finds the continuous attention from the blogger distressing and contrary to journalistic ethics. It is important to note that LekkiHill Plastic Surgery, in adherence to international regulations and internal code of conduct, had canceled all scheduled surgeries shortly after the first COVID-19 case was recorded in Nigeria, pre-dating the government lockdown. Therefore, it is baseless to assert that the hospital had any casualties when no surgical procedures were performed. Also worth noting is that since its establishment and after conducting numerous surgical procedures, LekkiHill ...

'I seem to have grown to be just like him' – Yul Edochie reveals his father named him after ‎Russian-American stage actor, Yul Brynner

15Apr

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'I seem to have grown to be just like him' – Yul Edochie reveals his father named him after ‎Russian-American stage actor, Yul Brynner

Yul Edochie has disclosed that his father, the renowned actor Pete Edochie, named him after the famous Russian-American stage actor, Yul Brynner. The Nollywood actor shared this revelation on Instagram, noting the many similarities he shares with the late star of 'The King and I'. In a post on Instagram, Yul expressed, "My father named me after this great actor Yul Brynner. He was an outstanding stage and film actor, with a deep voice. I seem to have grown to be just like him, same looks too, same eyes, same bald head, though my nose is way bigger than his. So I'm just thinking.... The name you give to your child, does it play a role in the development of that child?" Yul Brynner was renowned for his portrayal of King Mongkut of Siam in the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical The King and I...

4.8-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Australia’s East Coast

15Apr

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4.8-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Australia’s East Coast

Off the North Queensland coast in Australia, an earthquake measuring 4.8 on the Richter scale was recorded by GeoScience at approximately 5:00pm on Wednesday. Reports indicate that the quake was felt in Bowen, Mackay, Townsville, Ayr, and Airlie Beach. No damage to homes or injuries has been reported so far, but the state emergency services in the area are on alert awaiting calls for assistance. Terry Stone, a resident of Bowen, described feeling a tremor that resembled nearby thunder. "The house shook a little bit, it felt like big thunder close by, I didn't realise what it was," he said.