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Former Osasuna Executives and Ex-Betis Players Jailed for Match-Fixing
24Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Former Osasuna Executives and Ex-Betis Players Jailed for Match-Fixing

A group comprising five former directors of La Liga's Osasuna and two ex-players from Real Betis has been sentenced to prison following convictions on various charges, including match-fixing in the Spanish top-flight. Previous Real Betis players Antonio Amaya and Xavi Torres have been given one-year jail terms for sports corruption, marking the first convictions in Spain related to sporting corruption. Prosecutors stated that Amaya and Torres accepted money to manipulate matches in favor of Osasuna during the final stages of the 2013-14 season, during which Osasuna struggled to avoid relegation. Angel Vizcay, Osasuna's former managing director, received the most severe sentence of eight years and eight months, including charges such as misappropriation o...
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<!DOCTYPE html> <html> <body> <div> Coronavirus: Governor Fintiri imposes 14 day lockdown in Adamawa state
24Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Governor Ahmadu Fintiri has imposed a 14-day lockdown in Adamawa State following the confirmation of its first case of Coronavirus. The decision was announced by Director General, Media and Communications, Government House Yola, Solomon Kumangar, in a statement. The lockdown order will be in effect from midnight on Friday, April 24 to May 8. ’’Painful as the decision is, it is the aftermath of the First COVID-19 index case recorded in the State through a returnee from Kano. The Adamawa State Government is therefore left with no option than to go for a lockdown in the overall interest of saving lives and to contain the spread. Government has successfully commenced contacts tracing and testing which will be followed by isolation and treatment of positive cases.’’ Movem...
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NJC suspends judge for falsifying his age
24Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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NJC suspends judge for falsifying his age

The National Judicial Council (NJC) has suspended Francis Chukwuma Abosi, acting president of the customary court of appeal, and Aliyu Musa Liman, a judge of Bauchi state high court, for judicial misconduct. Liman is facing compulsory retirement for failing to deliver judgment in a case for over four years, while Abosi was recommended for compulsory retirement after falsifying his date of birth from 1950 to 1958. The suspension of the two judges is pending the approval of the recommendation for their compulsory retirement by their state governors. The council's director of information, Soji Oye, released a statement outlining the reasons for the recommended compulsory retirement of the judges. According to Oye, Abosi was found to have falsified his date of birth and should have retired ...
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Makers of Lysol and Dettol disinfectants warns against internal use of disinfectants after Donald Trump's statement
24Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Makers of Lysol and Dettol disinfectants warns against internal use of disinfectants after Donald Trump's statement

The company that produces Lysol and Dettol disinfectants has issued a warning against the internal use of their cleaning products. This came after President Donald Trump remarked about the possibility of injecting disinfectants to combat the coronavirus. Reckitt Benckiser, the UK-based owner of Lysol, published the statement on its website in response to Trump's alarming suggestion. The statement emphasizes that disinfectant products should under no circumstances be administered internally in the human body, including through injection or ingestion. It underscores the importance of using the products as intended and following usage guidelines. The company stresses its commitment to providing consumers with accurate and current information endorsed by leading public health experts. The sta...
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Medical Professional Praises TOAN’s Safety Directives
24Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Medical Professional Praises TOAN’s Safety Directives

The Tricycle Owners Association of Nigeria (TOAN), which is one of the largest tricycle operator unions in the country, has received appreciation for its proactive measures to ensure the safety of tricycle drivers and passengers during the COVID-19 crisis. Over a week ago, TOAN issued a circular advising their affiliated tricycles to limit the number of passengers they carry in tricycles (popularly known as Keke), which is considered an essential form of transportation during this crisis. They also mandated the wearing of face masks and sanitization of frequent contact points in the vehicles. Dr. Kelechi Okoro, a prominent health advocate, praised TOAN on her social media channels, stating, "As a medical practitioner, I commend TOAN for proactively incr...
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Coronavirus will be crushed in one minute if churches reopen and people return to God – Lord's Chosen General Overseer, Pastor Lazarus Muoka (video)
24Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Coronavirus will be crushed in one minute if churches reopen and people return to God – Lord's Chosen General Overseer, Pastor Lazarus Muoka (video)

The General Overseer of The Lord's Chosen Charismatic Revival Movement, Pastor Lazarus Muoka, has strongly criticized global leaders for implementing stringent measures to control the spread of Coronavirus, including the closure of churches. He stated that the pandemic was permitted by God as a means for everyone to return to Him, and he emphasized that the devil has exploited the virus by seeking solutions elsewhere instead of returning to the house of the Lord. Pastor Muoka contended that if the world turns back to God and establishes a covenant with Him, Coronavirus could be eradicated in just one minute. He also chastised world leaders for interfering with churches in their attempts to cure the deadly disease, asserting that Coronavirus is a manifestation of God's wrath upon humanity,...
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Spain’s Coronavirus Cases Rise by 6,740 in 24 Hours, Total Reaches 219,764
24Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Spain’s Coronavirus Cases Rise by 6,740 in 24 Hours, Total Reaches 219,764

There has been a significant surge in the number of new Coronavirus cases in Spain with 6,740 infections reported in the last 24 hours.    The total number of cases in Spain has increased from 213,024 to 219,764, marking the largest rise since 7,026 cases were recorded on April 4.    According to Spanish authorities, the increase in cases can be attributed to the use of antibody tests, which have added nearly 17,000 individuals to the total since their introduction.    On the other hand, the daily death toll in Spain decreased to 367, the lowest since March 21, bringing the total number of fatalities from 22,157 to 22,524.    Health minister Salvador Illa mentioned, 'We have achieved the goal ...
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The New Sound of Bankulli x Wurld: ‘Gbemiro’
24Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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The New Sound of Bankulli x Wurld: ‘Gbemiro’

Abisagboola Oluseun John, known as Bankulli, is a versatile figure in the music industry. He is widely acknowledged as one of the custodians of Afrobeats. Despite being credited for his vocals on Jay Z and Kanye West's collaborative album "Watch The Throne," as well as Kanye West's "Yeezus" album and more recently Beyonce's Grammy-nominated "Lion King" album, Bankulli, a multi-instrumentalist, is yet to fully explore his first love - singing, a passion he discovered as a child. During the COVID-19 pandemic, which has brought despair and downturns worldwide, Bankulli collaborates with the talented singer and songwriter Wurld for his official debut single, "Gbemiro." Performed mostly in his native Yoruba language, "Gbemiro" is a prayer and an invocation, expressin...
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Dissatisfied Customer Exposes Food Vendor for Disappointing Food Tray Delivery
24Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Dissatisfied Customer Exposes Food Vendor for Disappointing Food Tray Delivery

A food vendor got called out by a customer who was thoroughly disappointed by the delivered food tray, prompting her to share the experience on Twitter. The customer revealed the stark contrast between what she ordered and what she actually received. Having paid the full amount of 30,000 Naira for the food tray days in advance, the dissatisfied customer was dismayed to find that the actual delivery looked far less appealing than the photo she was initially provided with. Additionally, several advertised items were missing from the delivered food tray. Joining in the call-out, the customer's sister also demanded a refund from the food vendor. Refer to the images below for a visual comparison. ...
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Unsatisfied Customer Exposes Food Vendor After Receiving Incorrect Food Tray
24Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Unsatisfied Customer Exposes Food Vendor After Receiving Incorrect Food Tray

A customer expressed her dissatisfaction with a food tray she ordered from a vendor and took to Twitter to highlight the disparity between what she ordered and what was actually delivered.   The customer revealed that she had paid in full for a 30,000 Naira food tray for a client days before it was supposed to be delivered. However, upon receiving the tray, she found that the actual food did not closely resemble the attractive photo she was shown. Furthermore, some items that were advertised to be included were missing from the delivered tray.   Joining in on the call out, the customer's sister also demanded a refund from the food vendor.   See the images below for a comparison.    
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