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Phuti Lekoloane Shares the Impact of Coming Out as South Africa’s First Openly Gay Football Player
28Feb By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Phuti Lekoloane Shares the Impact of Coming Out as South Africa’s First Openly Gay Football Player

Phuti Lekoloane, South Africa's pioneer openly gay football player, has revealed the challenges he encountered after publicly acknowledging his sexuality.   During an interview with Times Live, the 28-year-old footballer, who came out in 2015, cautioned against soccer players coming out due to the prevailing stereotypes associated with the LGBTQ+ community.   Lekoloane also recounted facing rejection from a team in the national first division solely because of his sexual orientation.   He expressed, “I took a considerable risk to live authentically, but I wouldn't recommend others to come out at this time due to the stereotypes and significant stakes involved. If you do come out, you have much to lose. I have forfe...
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28Feb By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Protecting Yourself from Coronavirus: What You Need to Know

With more than 2,859 fatalities and numerous infections worldwide, the mysterious virus that originated in Wuhan, China, is now a global concern.   The first case of Coronavirus was confirmed in Lagos state on Friday February 28.   Ongoing efforts are being led by the Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanirem, to advocate prevention measures. 1. To protect yourself, ensure regular and thorough handwashing with soap and water, and use alcohol-based hand sanitizer. 2. Maintain a minimum distance of 1 & half meters (5 feet) from individuals who are coughing or sneezing. 3. If you have a persistent cough or sneeze, stay at home or practice social distancing and avoid crowded places. 4. Practice good respiratory hygiene by covering your mouth and nose with a tissue or your bent elbow when ...
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Allegations of Sexual Harassment Against a Priest in Kaduna
28Feb By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Allegations of Sexual Harassment Against a Priest in Kaduna

Claims have surfaced on Twitter accusing a priest of sexually harassing an underage girl.   According to @Echeccentric, the incident took place in Kaduna state, Nigeria, involving a 14-year-old girl.   Her tweet reads: "Man who has boys in Kaduna that can brush somebody for me??? Some priest sexually harassed my 14-year-old niece. He might be a man of the cloth but I'm a woman of the Glock."   Her plea garnered significant support from Twitter users willing to assist her niece and prevent further victimization.
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Fairway Condominium Development Ltd Hosts Seminar on “Citizenship By Investment (CBI) Programme in St. Kitts & Nevis” in Lagos and Abuja
28Feb By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Fairway Condominium Development Ltd Hosts Seminar on “Citizenship By Investment (CBI) Programme in St. Kitts & Nevis” in Lagos and Abuja

Fairway Condominium Development Ltd and Punuka Consulting Inc. are organizing a seminar to present the St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship By Investment (CBI) Programme to Nigerians. The seminar will take place on 6th March, 2020 in Lagos and 9th March, 2020 in Abuja. The events are designed for professionals and entrepreneurs interested in obtaining a second passport to expand their travel, business, financial, and lifestyle opportunities. Attendees will have the chance to learn firsthand about acquiring a St. Kitts and Nevis passport, which is ranked as one of the top 25 passports globally. The St. Kitts and Nevis passport provides visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to over 152 countries, along with other benefits. Nigerians are invited to attend the seminars and seize the opportu...
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Timi Dakolo denies reports of his father’s death
28Feb By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Timi Dakolo denies reports of his father’s death

Disputing recent rumors, Timi Dakolo has clarified that his father is alive.   He stated that the claim of his father's demise is completely false, and that his father is "alive and doing well".     Timi's response comes in light of numerous news outlets reporting the false information of his father's passing. The misinformation arose from Timi's post mourning the passing of a significant figure in his upbringing.
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God you saw us through Ebola, please do it again – Nigerians react to news of first confirmed case of Coronavirus in Nigeria
28Feb By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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God you saw us through Ebola, please do it again – Nigerians react to news of first confirmed case of Coronavirus in Nigeria

It has been reported that the first confirmed case of Coronavirus in Nigeria has caused Nigerians to react. Some are praying for divine intervention similar to the way God saw them through the Ebola outbreak in 2014, while others are urging the Federal government to increase measures to prevent the spread of the virus. There are mixed reactions from the people.
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Tyler Perry hires medical examiner to carry out second autopsy on nephew to determine if his death was murder or suicide
28Feb By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Tyler Perry hires medical examiner to carry out second autopsy on nephew to determine if his death was murder or suicide

Tyler Perry has taken steps to investigate the death of his nephew further, as he suspects foul play in the tragic incident. His nephew, Gavin Porter, was found dead in prison, allegedly from suicide. However, Perry has hired a prominent medical examiner to conduct a second autopsy in order to determine the actual cause of death. Gavin Porter was serving a 20-year sentence for murdering his father, an act witnessed by his mother, who is Tyler Perry's sister. Following a recent altercation with another inmate and subsequent placement in solitary confinement, Gavin was discovered hanging in his cell. Perry is deeply concerned about the circumstances surrounding his nephew's death. Expressing his doubts, Perry stated that he hopes for clarity on whether Gavin's death was a suicide or if fo...
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Senator Ajibola Bashiru: Senators’ Monthly Salary is N700k
28Feb By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Senator Ajibola Bashiru: Senators’ Monthly Salary is N700k

According to Senator Ajibola Bashiru, the representative of Osun Central Senatorial District at the national assembly, claims about senators collecting a jumbo pay are unfounded. Speaking at a programme organized by the Correspondents Chapel of the Kwara Council of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) on Thursday February 27, Senator Bashiru clarified that Senators receive a monthly salary of N700,000 only. Senator Bashiru further revealed that a car loan of over N8 million is deducted from their salary on a monthly basis. "What I tell whoever that stands up to say senator collects jumbo pay is that they can also contest so that you can also collect jumbo pay. The truth of it is that the take-home pay of a senator is about N700,000 per month. Aside from it is the car loan of over N8 ...
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Iran’s Vice President tests positive for Coronavirus
28Feb By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Iran’s Vice President tests positive for Coronavirus

Iranian Vice President, Masoumeh Ebtekar, has tested positive for the coronavirus as confirmed in a state news in Tehran on Thursday, February 27. Iran's Health ministry spokesman, Kianoush Jahanpour, who confirmed the development in a press conference, said the tally of infections had risen to 245 with 106 more cases confirmed, marking the highest number for a single day since Iran announced its first infections on February 19. Ebtekar, who advises President Hassan Rouhani on family and women's matters, has already been placed under quarantine. Before being appointed as Vice President, she was the spokeswoman for students who took 52 Americans hostage at the US embassy in Tehran in 1979. In a bid to curb the spread of the disease, the Iranian Government has closed down educational and cu...
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