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Premier League football’s potential restart in July to last 4-5 weeks behind closed doors
29Mar By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Premier League football’s potential restart in July to last 4-5 weeks behind closed doors

A new report suggests that the Premier League football season might resume in July amidst the coronavirus pandemic and could potentially span 4-5 weeks. Based on information from Football London, there was a conference call on Saturday involving the Premier League, EFL, the FA, and the government, discussing the potential resumption of leagues in July. Furthermore, the report indicated that the clubs aim to complete all remaining games within "four to six weeks," with no fans in attendance. It is emphasized in the report that the leagues are committed to concluding their football league seasons. Most clubs have approximately nine or ten matches remaining in their league campaigns. Failure to complete the season might hinder their preparations for the next season and lead to a loss...
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Police officers and their families risk homelessness as they have been ordered to evacuate the barracks
29Mar By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Police officers and their families risk homelessness as they have been ordered to evacuate the barracks

The Traffic Training School Barracks in Ikeja, Lagos has ordered police officers and their families to vacate the premises by March 31, potentially leaving them homeless. The memo, dated February 24, 2020, warned of forceful eviction if they did not comply. According to the memo issued by the Force Provost Marshal and signed by an Assistant Commissioner of Police, Ajewole Adebayo, the officers were directed to leave the premises before March 31, 2020. Failure to do so would result in forceful ejection and further disciplinary action. Some affected officers, who spoke anonymously, disputed the claims and stated that the apartments were legitimately allocated to them. They also expressed concerns about finding alternative accommodation for their families within such a short timeframe.
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Police Officers and Their Families at Risk of Homelessness After Being Ordered to Evacuate Barracks
29Mar By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Police Officers and Their Families at Risk of Homelessness After Being Ordered to Evacuate Barracks

There is a looming risk of homelessness for police officers residing in Traffic Training School Barracks, Ikeja, Lagos, and their families as they have been instructed to vacate the premises by Tuesday, March 31. The officers were issued a memo dated February 24, 2020, giving them approximately a month to evacuate. Issued by the Force Provost Marshal and signed by Assistant Commissioner of Police, Ajewole Adebayo, the memo warned of forceful eviction if they fail to comply by March 31. "You are by this letter directed to quit the Staff Quarters and Hostels of the Traffic Training School, Ikeja –an advance Traffic wing of Police College, Ikeja, not later than March 31, 2020. "You should note that your staying on the premises is i...
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Man in Delta State Allegedly Assaults Health Workers for Advising Self-Isolation After Returning from UK
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Man in Delta State Allegedly Assaults Health Workers for Advising Self-Isolation After Returning from UK

A Nigerian man named Emeka Ijeh is accused of assaulting health workers who advised him to self-isolate as a precaution against the spread of coronavirus.   Richard Ikwuogu, an epidemologist who was victimized in the alleged attack, reported that it took place in Okpanam, a community in Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta State.   Relating the incident in a brief message sent via WhatsApp to Premium Times, Ikwuogu explained that they visited Mr. Ijeh's residence after receiving reports of his refusal to isolate following his return from London on March 23.   Prior to the reported attack, Mr. Ijeh had allegedly used abusive language when contacted by health officials and instructed to adhere to the health directives.   Ikwuogu recounted,    “We went to disc...
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 Malika Haqq shares adorable photo with her newborn son, Ace
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 Malika Haqq shares adorable photo with her newborn son, Ace

Malika Haqq has shared an adorable photo with her newborn son, Ace. The reality star and proud mother recently welcomed her first child with rapper O.T. Genasis, and she posted a cute photo of herself gazing lovingly at her baby boy, Ace, on her Instagram page. In the image, she wrote: 'Ace’n this thing called Mommy & Son.' You can view the original post on Instagram here.
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Coronavirus: American citizens in Nigeria told to pay for their flight evacuation 
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Coronavirus: American citizens in Nigeria told to pay for their flight evacuation 

The American citizens currently residing in Nigeria have been informed by the US Embassy and Consulate that they will need to cover the full cost of their seats on the flight if they choose to return to the United States. This announcement was made in a statement posted on Twitter by the U.S. Mission Nigeria, specifying that individuals opting to depart on a U.S. Department of State-organized flight are obligated to sign a promissory note for the expenses. The notice titled ‘Health Alert: US Mission in Nigeria’ also urged American citizens in Nigeria to relocate to Abuja and Lagos promptly to participate in the arranged flights back to the US due to the ongoing coronavirus crisis.
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Coronavirus is not airborne – WHO debunks myth
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Coronavirus is not airborne – WHO debunks myth

The World Health Organization (WHO) has refuted the misconception that the coronavirus is airborne and can linger in the air for up to 8 hours. This international health agency clarified through a tweet that the virus is mainly transmitted through droplets produced when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks. These droplets are too heavy to remain in the air and instead fall quickly onto surfaces and the floor. The WHO listed some protective measures including maintaining a 1m distance from others, disinfecting surfaces, and frequently washing hands. See the tweet below for more information.
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<article> Husband contracts coronavirus after hosting wedding anniversary party of less than 10 people (Video)
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An American man has tested positive for coronavirus after hosting his 27th wedding anniversary party with less than 10 people.   As reported by ABC7, Mr. Emilian White and his wife Kim Gagne celebrated their anniversary by having a small dinner with a couple of friends, totaling less than ten, this past Friday. Post-celebration, Mr. Emilian developed a fever and started feeling ill. He was later taken to a hospital, where he tested positive for the coronavirus.   His wife, Kim, expected her husband to just get checked out after getting tested for the virus. She stated, "It went from 0 to 100 quickly," as their last simple touch was a fist bump before the shocking news was revealed.   "I didn't know what was happening,"...
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Coronavirus Infection after Hosting Wedding Anniversary Party with Less than 10 People
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Coronavirus Infection after Hosting Wedding Anniversary Party with Less than 10 People

An American man recently tested positive for coronavirus after hosting a wedding anniversary party with fewer than 10 attendees.   According to ABC7, Emilian White and his wife Kim Gagne celebrated their 27th anniversary with a small dinner gathering of fewer than ten friends last Friday.  Following the event, Emilian developed a fever and began feeling unwell. He was subsequently taken to a hospital, where he tested positive for coronavirus.   Kim recalled thinking that her husband would only need to get checked out after being tested for the virus. However, she expressed how things escalated rapidly, as their last interaction was a simple fist bump before the shocking news was revealed.   Reflecting on the situation, she said, "I didn't know what was happening... We had people o...
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Rapper, Cassper Nyovest warns that prolonged coronavirus lockdown will leave South African musicians hungry
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Rapper, Cassper Nyovest warns that prolonged coronavirus lockdown will leave South African musicians hungry

Cassper Nyovest has expressed concern about the lockdown imposed by the South African government in response to the escalating cases of coronavirus in the country.    In response to a tweet about Rihanna's $5m donation for coronavirus relief, the South African rapper highlighted that they lack the financial resources of Rihanna and might face food shortages if the lockdown extends past 3 months.    Cassper Nyovest also emphasized their desire to contribute to the fight against coronavirus but lamented that they are financially constrained to do so.    He tweeted;    "We don't have Rihanna money. Truth is, we don't even know what we gone eat if the lockdown goes down for more than 3 months. Maybe if we were supported and stanned like yall stan Drake and Rihanna we would have the mone...
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