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Lagos state records first confirmed case of Coronavirus in Nigeria

28Feb

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Lagos state records first confirmed case of Coronavirus in Nigeria

The occurrence of the first case of Coronavirus in Nigeria has been confirmed by the Lagos state Ministry of Health. The case involves an Italian citizen who arrived in Nigeria from Milan on February 25th for a brief business visit and fell ill a day later. The patient is reported to be in stable condition and is currently receiving treatment at the Infectious Disease Hospital in Yaba, Lagos. The government has activated the State Emergency Operations Centre in response to this case and is working to identify all the patient's contacts since his arrival in Nigeria. The Commissioner of Health assured the public that the state has been strengthening its preparedness and will utilize all available resources to respond to this case. It was emphasized that while some individuals may experienc...

Response from Pornhub Regarding Threats to Shutdown for Alleged Involvement in Child Sex Trafficking

28Feb

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Response from Pornhub Regarding Threats to Shutdown for Alleged Involvement in Child Sex Trafficking

Pornhub, the world's largest pornography site with over 33 billion website visits annually, has issued a response to a lawsuit demanding the closure of the site due to its alleged role in supporting child sex trafficking. Nonprofit organization Exodus Cry, who are behind the lawsuit, claims that Pornhub allows users to upload videos of sex trafficking and child rape without facing any consequences, thus promoting sex trafficking globally, given the site's worldwide reach. According to the lawsuit, Exodus Cry revealed a case where a 15-year-old girl who had been missing for a year was found after her mother discovered videos on Pornhub featuring the girl being sexually abused. The videos, totaling 58, were uploaded to the site. The girl was located after her abuser was identified thr...

28Feb

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Nigeria at risk — NEC Reveals

ABUJA—GOVERNOR Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State said yesterday that Nigeria was still vulnerable to Corvid-19, otherwise known as Coronavirus, despite the fact that the country has not recorded any case. The governor also said the government has taken a proactive measure by mounting digital screening cameras to detect the blood pressure of any visitor at the entry point of the five international airports in Nigeria. This came as the Senate also yesterday asked the federal government to quarantine anyone arriving the country from China, saying self-isolation wasn’t enough. This is even as the price of crude oil has dropped $5 below the 2020 budget benchmark of $57. Briefing State House correspondents after the National Economic Council, NEC, meeting presided over by Vice President Y...

Boko Haram’s Plot to Instigate Religious War by Targeting Christians, Says Lai Mohammed

28Feb

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Boko Haram’s Plot to Instigate Religious War by Targeting Christians, Says Lai Mohammed

The Minister of information, Lai Mohammed, has expressed that the Boko Haram group has initiated attacks on Christians and their places of worship as part of their efforts to incite a religious conflict between the two predominant religious communities in Nigeria. Lai Mohammed made this declaration during a news conference on the country's security situation held on Thursday, February 27th. He urged Nigerians not to allow the insurgents to sow discord among them and called on all citizens to unite and support the military in combating insurgency. “They have begun to target Christians and Christian communities with a specific purpose, which is to provoke a religious crisis and plunge the nation into turmoil. It appears that they have recognized the emotive and divisive natur...

Future Ordered to Undergo DNA Test and Disclose Income in Eliza Reign’s Paternity Case

28Feb

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Future Ordered to Undergo DNA Test and Disclose Income in Eliza Reign’s Paternity Case

It has been reported that Future must undergo a DNA test to establish paternity of Haitian model Eliza Reign's daughter. The judge, at the recent hearing, also mandated Future to disclose his income and financial information within 10 days. Eliza alleged that Future earns $19.5 million annually and has not provided any financial support for their child, despite being served with the lawsuit multiple times. Court documents obtained by Bossip indicate that Future risks facing sanctions if he does not comply with the DNA testing and financial disclosure. He may also face penalties for non-compliance. This development follows Future's alleged claims that Eliza is using their child for financial gain. According to legal documents obtained by TMZ...

Nigerian man commits suicide in India (photo/video)

28Feb

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Nigerian man commits suicide in India (photo/video)

A tragic incident has been reported involving a Nigerian man identified as Edward, also known as Piro, who allegedly committed suicide in India on Thursday, February 27th. Edward, said to be from Agbor, Delta state, was found dead inside his apartment at Metro pilar 742 Nawada New Delhi India. His friends revealed that they had to involve the police to gain access to his apartment after their attempts to reach him by phone were unsuccessful. Upon entry, Edward's body was discovered hanging from the ceiling. The police have removed the body and placed it in the morgue. A heart-wrenching video of the scene has also been shared.

Serie C player becomes first professional footballer to be diagnosed with coronavirus in Italy

28Feb

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Serie C player becomes first professional footballer to be diagnosed with coronavirus in Italy

Italy has reported its first case of a professional footballer being diagnosed with COVID-19. The affected player is from the third division team US Pianese ASD and is 22 years old. The player displayed symptoms while training with the team, prompting the club to cancel training sessions as a precaution. The player has since put himself in voluntary quarantine. The identity of the player has not been revealed. The news was confirmed in a statement released by Italian newspaper La Nazione. The article is accompanied by an image of the Serie C player.

Daddy Duties: Actor Jim Iyke steps out with his son as they enjoy a stroll in Paris (Photos/Videos)

27Feb

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Daddy Duties: Actor Jim Iyke steps out with his son as they enjoy a stroll in Paris (Photos/Videos)

The famous Nollywood actor, Jim Iyke, has posted delightful new images and videos on Instagram. The visuals feature him and his child taking a leisurely walk in Paris. See below for more media from his post. View this post on Instagram THE PERFECT CLONE. THE LION AND THE CUB CHRONICLES. IN PARIS WE OUTDO PARISIANS. GOD IS THE GREATEST ARTIST. 🤣❤💪🏽✊🏾 #GALLERIELAFAYETTE #PARIS #BABYBOSS #BADCOMMENTSTHEMOVIE #JJDAD ##TKPAPA ##HARVPAPA #STYLEPIPER #STYLEBLOGGER #GENG #BADCOMMENTSTHEMOVIE #BLACKMENWITHSTYLE #BLACKEXCELLENCE A post shared by Jim Iyke (@jim.iyke) on Feb 27, 2020 at 10:41am PST

'Dreams come true' – Twitter world reacts as Odion Ighalo scores his first goal for Manchester United

27Feb

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'Dreams come true' – Twitter world reacts as Odion Ighalo scores his first goal for Manchester United

Nigerian striker Odion Ighalo, a long-time Manchester United supporter, just scored his first goal for the club. Ighalo found the back of the net for Manchester United in the first half of the second leg Europa League clash against Club Brugge on Thursday night. His goal came following a through pass from Fernandes that found Mata on the side of the 18-yard box. Mata swiftly passed to Ighalo, who shrugged off his opponent and scored. Ighalo, who joined Manchester United on the final day of the transfer window, is the first Nigerian to play for the club. Twitter users naturally reacted to the news... See tweets below.

Michael Blackson Poses with Mike Tyson Following His Joke about Marrying Tyson’s Daughter for $10 Million Reward

27Feb

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Michael Blackson Poses with Mike Tyson Following His Joke about Marrying Tyson’s Daughter for $10 Million Reward

Following his joking request for Mike Tyson's daughter's hand in marriage in exchange for the $10 million reward, Michael Blackson shared a photo of himself with Mike Tyson. There had been a rumor circulating that Mike Tyson had promised to give $10 million to any man who marries his daughter, Mitchell Tyson. Michael Blackson expressed his interest and reached out to Mike Tyson. However, the purported response from Mike Tyson reportedly left Michael Blackson in a panic (read here). The comedian, who posted screenshots of the message on Instagram, has now shared another photo of himself with Mike Tyson. Blackson appeared to mock fear in the photo while Tyson seemed to be giving him a stern wa...