Lionel Messi and his Barcelona team-mates are back to training after Coronavirus lockdown
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Lionel Messi and his Barcelona team-mates are back to training after Coronavirus lockdown

Barcelona's Lionel Messi and his teammates have resumed training for the first time since the commencement of the Coronavirus lockdown.   The Argentine superstar, along with other players, was spotted at the Joan Gamper training base, dribbling through posts as they prepare for LaLiga's upcoming resumption in June.   Teammates Antoine Griezmann and Luis Suarez were also seen training, while manager Quique Setien was pictured wearing a face mask and gloves.   Additionally, stars Clement Lenglet and Arturo Vidal were sighted driving into their training base wearing protective masks.    Their return to training comes three days after several clubs in Spain tested players for Coronavirus ahead of La Liga's resumption next month.   View more photos below.    
Lionel Messi and Barcelona teammates back to training amid Coronavirus lockdown (Photos)
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Lionel Messi and Barcelona teammates back to training amid Coronavirus lockdown (Photos)

Following the enforcement of the Coronavirus lockdown, Lionel Messi and his Barcelona team-mates have resumed training for the first time.   The Argentine star, Lionel Messi, was seen at the Joan Gamper training base on Friday morning practicing his dribbling skills as preparation for the LaLiga resumption in June.   His teammates, Antoine Griezmann and Luis Suarez, were also spotted training while the manager, Quique Setien, was pictured wearing a face mask and gloves.   Other players like Clement Lenglet and Arturo Vidal were seen arriving at the training base earlier, wearing protective masks.   The return to training comes three days after several clubs in Spain tested their players for Coronavirus in preparation for the ...
Orji Uzor Kalu reacts as Supreme Court nullifies his 12-year conviction
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Orji Uzor Kalu reacts as Supreme Court nullifies his 12-year conviction

The Supreme Court's decision to nullify Senator Orji Uzor Kalu's 12-year jail term has elicited a response from the former Governor of Abia State. The apex court overturned Kalu’s conviction and ordered a fresh trial on Friday May 8th. In a statement following the decision, Kalu described his case as a tale of initial injustice that was ultimately corrected. He expressed gratitude to his family, colleagues, friends, supporters, and the people of Abia State for their unwavering confidence in him during the challenging period. He also thanked the Nigerian Correctional Service for their professionalism and humanity during his time in custody. Kalu commended the Justices of the Supreme Court for their commitment to the rule of law and expressed his confidence in Nigeria’s justice system. He a...
"Justice is dead" Lady cries out as an 18-year-old girl suffers severe trauma allegedly after being drugged and raped by 5 male friends
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"Justice is dead" Lady cries out as an 18-year-old girl suffers severe trauma allegedly after being drugged and raped by 5 male friends

The cry of a lady over the alleged drugging and rape of an 18-year-old girl by her 5 male friends has struck a chord, with the Twitter user accusing the police of obstructing justice. The incident took place in Narayi, Kaduna, and has left the victim traumatized, requiring medical intervention. While two suspects have been detained, the families of the other three accused individuals are purportedly safeguarding them. The Twitter user's post claims that the suspects' parents are attempting to dismiss the case by offering monetary compensation. Allegations of police extortion have also surfaced, with the investigation lingering for weeks. Reports from individuals who claim to know the victim suggest that the assault has triggered severe mental health issues and frequent fainting spells. Ra...
Alarming Prediction from WHO: Up to 190,000 Individuals Could Succumb to COVID-19 in Africa If the Disease Is Not Contained
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Alarming Prediction from WHO: Up to 190,000 Individuals Could Succumb to COVID-19 in Africa If the Disease Is Not Contained

According to a warning issued by the World Health Organization (WHO), up to 190,000 people in Africa could lose their lives to Coronavirus within the first year of the pandemic if measures to contain the disease are not successful.   A new study conducted by the WHO's regional office in Brazzaville revealed that the projected number of fatalities ranges from 83,000 to 190,000, with an estimated 29 to 44 million individuals being infected during this period. This research, based on prediction modeling, encompasses 47 countries with a collective population of one billion.    While the virus has spread at a relatively sluggish pace across the continent and has not resulted in the dramatic surge of infections or deaths witnessed in Europe, the United States, and other regi...
Italian Football Club Sampdoria Reports Four Positive COVID-19 Cases Among Players
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Italian Football Club Sampdoria Reports Four Positive COVID-19 Cases Among Players

Italy's Sampdoria football club has confirmed that four of its players, including one who had previously recovered, have tested positive for Coronavirus.   A statement released by Sampdoria indicated, 'Four Sampdoria players have tested positive for coronavirus with one of them testing positive for the illness for a second time.   'Currently asymptomatic, they have been quarantined and will be constantly monitored according to the protocol'.   Five Sampdoria players, Manolo Gabbiadini, Morten Thorsby, Albin Ekdal, Omar Colley, and Antonino La Gumina, as well as team doctor Amedeo Baldari had tested positive in March.   The government announced on Thursday that it was still reviewing the medical guidelines of the Italian football federation before considering the resumption of the...
Lol. Lockdown violators sing the 'Coronavirus song' after arrest in Rivers state (video)
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Lol. Lockdown violators sing the 'Coronavirus song' after arrest in Rivers state (video)

Lockdown violators in Rivers state were caught singing the 'Coronavirus song' after they were arrested. This incident took place in Port Harcourt and Obio/Akpor Local Government areas of the state on May 7. Governor Nyesom Wike had imposed a total lockdown in these local governments due to the increased cases of Coronavirus. Some of the young men who were arrested were heard singing "Corona bye bye o" after being forced to sit at a spot. It is still unclear whether they were taken to an isolation center in the state for quarantine. An embedded Instagram post that includes the video of this incident is provided above. The post was shared by Lindaikejiblog (@lindaikejiblogofficial) on May 8, 2020, at 3:25am PDT.
Important News: Conviction of Orji Uzor Kalu overturned by Supreme Court
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Important News: Conviction of Orji Uzor Kalu overturned by Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has invalidated the prior conviction of former Abia state governor and current senator, Orji Uzor Kalu, and Ude Udeogo, the former Director of Finance and Accounts during Kalu's administration. Senator Orji Uzor Kalu and Ude Udeogo were imprisoned after being found guilty of diverting N7.6 billion belonging to the state government during their time in office. Justice Idris Mohammed Liman of the Federal High Court in Lagos sentenced Kalu to 12 years in prison on December 12, 2019, for his involvement in N7.1 billion fraud charges. Udeogo was also sentenced to 10 years. Unhappy with the verdict, Kalu and Udeogu appealed against their sentencing at the Supreme Court. In a unanimous decision by a seven-man panel of Justices led by Justice A...
Bishop Oyedepo Declares the Reopening of Churches Across Nations, Vehemently Opposing Its Closure
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Bishop Oyedepo Declares the Reopening of Churches Across Nations, Vehemently Opposing Its Closure

Bishop David Oyedepo, the senior pastor of Living Faith Church, has once again voiced his opposition to the continuous closure of churches across the nation due to the Coronavirus pandemic.   Two days ago, the clergyman criticized the federal government for allowing markets to open while keeping churches shut.   Speaking at the church's headquarters in Ota, Ogun state, this morning, Oyedepo declared the reopening of churches and asserted that anyone against this decision will face dire consequences.   "The doors to churches across Nations are again declared open this morning. Can I tell you this? Hunger is far more devastating than any virus that will ever visit the earth. It kills silently. There is no vaccine f...
Regina Askia and her Daughters Resemble Triplets!
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Regina Askia and her Daughters Resemble Triplets!

A photoshoot featuring veteran Nollywood actress, Regina Askia, and her daughters showcased their striking resemblance, making them appear like triplets.   Regina Askia, who was the first runner-up in the Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria pageant in 1989 and later crowned queen, recently had a magazine shoot with her daughters.   Regina Askia shared photos from the shoot online, displaying the uncanny similarity between herself and her daughters, evoking the impression that they could be siblings rather than mother and daughters.