7-month-old baby freezes to death after his mother left him outside a balcony for five hours
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7-month-old baby freezes to death after his mother left him outside a balcony for five hours

The tragic incident of a 7-month-old baby boy freezing to death after his mother left him outside a balcony for five hours took place in eastern Russia. The incident occurred in the far-eastern Khabarovsk region on Sunday morning (Jan. 5). The 40-year-old mother from Nikolaevsk-on-Amur put her son outside the balcony to sleep in the fresh air, with the expectation of picking him up within a few minutes. However, she forgot about him and only remembered his whereabouts five hours later. The boy succumbed to hypothermia as he was exposed to temperatures as low as -20C for an extended period. When the mother eventually retrieved him and brought him inside, it was too late as the baby was already lifeless and could not be revived. Hypothermia is caused by exposure to cold, leading to a decre...
Tragic Incident Leads to the Death of a 7-Month-Old Baby
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Tragic Incident Leads to the Death of a 7-Month-Old Baby

On Sunday morning (Jan. 5), a 7-month-old baby boy tragically froze to death after being left to sleep outside on a balcony in eastern Russia. The child succumbed to hypothermia after enduring -20C temperatures for five hours in the far-eastern Khabarovsk region. His parents had placed him outside to 'sleep in the fresh air'.Local media reports indicate that the 40-year-old mother from Nikolaevsk-on-Amur had intended to retrieve her son within a few minutes. However, she reportedly forgot about him and only remembered his whereabouts five hours later.Upon retrieving him and bringing him inside, she found that her baby was unresponsive and efforts to revive him were unsuccessful.The cause of death, according to Russian media, was hypothermia, which occurs when the bod...
Adorable new photo of Blue Ivy is released to celebrate her on her 8th birthday
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Adorable new photo of Blue Ivy is released to celebrate her on her 8th birthday

Blue Ivy celebrated her 8th birthday on January 7, 2019. Her grandfather, Matthew Knowles, marked the occasion by releasing a new photo of her, along with a heartfelt caption wishing her a happy birthday. The adorable snapshot has been widely shared and adored by fans across social media platforms. The photo release was accompanied by a touching message from Matthew Knowles, in which he expressed his love for his eldest granddaughter: "Happy Birthday to my beautiful and oldest granddaughter Blue Ivy.⁣ ⁣Love,⁣ ⁣Papa G." The photo, shared on Instagram, has garnered significant attention and warm wishes for Blue Ivy on her special day. The young girl's milestone birthday has been joyously celebrated by her family and fans alike.
The absence of Nigerian players in the CAF Team of the Year sparks controversy
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The absence of Nigerian players in the CAF Team of the Year sparks controversy

No Nigerian player was included in the 11-man team announced by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) during its annual end-of-year awards gala in Albatros Citadel Sahl Hasheesh, Hurghada, Egypt on Tuesday night. The CAF Team of the Year featured top names including Mo Salah of Egypt and Liverpool, Mahrez of Man.City/Algeria, and Saido Mane of Senegal/Liverpool. However, it did not include any Nigerian players such as Odion Ighalo, Samuel Chukwueze, Wilfred Ndidi, and Victor Osimhen who had outstanding performances in 2019. Other notable players in the CAF Team of the Year are Onana of Ajax, Joel Matip of Liverpool, and Pierre Aubameyang of Arsenal.
United Kingdom issues security alert to citizens in Nigeria after some Muslim groups took to the streets to protest the killing of Qasem Soleimani
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United Kingdom issues security alert to citizens in Nigeria after some Muslim groups took to the streets to protest the killing of Qasem Soleimani

The security alert has been issued to UK citizens in Nigeria due to rising tensions between the US and Iran following the killing of Qasem Soleimani. Some Muslim groups in Nigeria protested Soleimani's death, expressing anti-US sentiments and burning a US flag in Abuja. The UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office has advised its citizens in Nigeria to be vigilant, avoid large gatherings and unsafe areas. The statement emphasizes the need to steer clear of public demonstrations and leave the area immediately in case of any disturbances.
The African Women’s Player of the Year Award Goes to Asisat Oshoala at #CAFawards
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The African Women’s Player of the Year Award Goes to Asisat Oshoala at #CAFawards

Asisat Oshoala, a member of Super Falcons of Nigeria and FC Barcelona, emerged as Africa's top female footballer for the year 2019 at the CAF Player of the Year Awards held in Egypt on Tuesday night. She secured the award by surpassing contenders Ajara Nchout of Cameroon and Thembi Kgatlana of South Africa. Oshoala gained widespread attention in 2019 for her outstanding performance at Barcelona Femení, where she became the first African to score in the UEFA Women’s Champions League final. She also made a significant contribution at the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup, scoring a goal that helped Nigeria advance to the knockout stages of the tournament. Congratulations to her.
2019: Sadio Mane Named CAF African Player of the Year
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2019: Sadio Mane Named CAF African Player of the Year

          Sadio Mane, the Senegalese footballer, has been honored as the 2019 African Player of the Year. Mane achieved this feat following his triumph in the UEFA Champions League with Liverpool and leading Senegal to the Africa Cup of Nations final.   Defeating his Liverpool teammate Mohamed Salah, who won the award in 2017 and 2018, and Algeria's attacking star Riyad Mahrez, Mane secured the 2019 CAF Player of the Year accolade at the event held in Egypt on Tuesday night.                     Mane's selection as Africa's best footballer in 2019 was determined by votes from head coaches, technical directors, and captains of national teams from CAF's member associations, giving him the edge over his two Premier League counterparts.                  In the Africa Cup of Nations, Mane ...
Heartbreaking Loss: Nigerian Mother Mourns the Death of Her Three Children in a New Year’s Crash in Canada
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Heartbreaking Loss: Nigerian Mother Mourns the Death of Her Three Children in a New Year’s Crash in Canada

Uche Osagie, a Nigerian mother who tragically lost her three children in a car accident on New Year’s Day, has shared her heart-wrenching story. Narrating the devastating and unimaginable loss, Uche revealed that her three children perished in a collision on a northern Ontario highway while she was on her way to file an appeal for permanent status in Canada. The Nigerian mother, who fled Nigeria eight years ago with her two oldest children in search of a better life in Canada, explained that she was en route to Toronto to secure a lawyer for filing a federal appeal after being denied for the second time. The grieving mother expressed her anguish, saying; "I thought I was doing the best thing for them ...