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“`html Cristiano Ronaldo and his family return to Turin with a huge convoy of cars after Coronavirus lockdown (Video)
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“`html Cristiano Ronaldo and his family return to Turin with a huge convoy of cars after Coronavirus lockdown (Video)

Cristiano Ronaldo and his family arrived in Italy on Monday night after almost two months in Coronavirus lockdown in his native Portugal. The Juventus striker and his family landed in Turin Airport just after 10.20pm local time and were accompanied by a huge convoy of cars with security presence. View this post on Instagram Cristiano Ronaldo and his family return to Turin with a huge convoy of cars after jetting into Italy The Juventus striker and his family arrived in Italy on Monday night after almost two months in Coronavirus lockdown in his native Portugal. They landed in Turin Airport just after 10.20pm local time and were accompanied by a huge convoy of cars. He will spend 14 days in quarantine before he can joi...
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<div> Senate introduces Infectious Disease Control Bill
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The bill known as “National Health Emergency Bill” was introduced in the Nigerian senate on May 5. The bill, sponsored by Senator Chukwuka Utazi (Enugu North), Chair of the Senate Committee on Communicable Diseases and Primary Healthcare, passed its first reading on Tuesday. Former Deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, demanded a gazetted copy of the Bill, emphasizing the controversies it had sparked in the House of Representatives. “I rely on Order 41 of the Senate Standing Rule. As a senator, I am entitled to know the details of this Bill. We want to have copies of the gazetted copies. There is controversy over the same Bill in the House of Representatives. We don’t want to have the same issue here. We need to be guided to avoid any backlash. I need to read it and prepare ...
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Speaker, Femi Gbajabiamila, Announces Public Hearing for Infectious Disease Bill Following Controversy
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Speaker, Femi Gbajabiamila, Announces Public Hearing for Infectious Disease Bill Following Controversy

Nigeria's House of Representative Speaker, Femi Gbajabiamila, has revealed that the "Infectious disease bill," co-sponsored by Pascal Obi, Chairman of the House Committee on Health Institutions, and Tanko Sanunu, Chairman of the House Committee on Health services, will undergo public hearing.    The bill sparked controversy recently, with some alleging that the attempt to pass it quickly supports public concerns and conspiracy theories on social media, both locally and internationally, claiming that the House of Representatives is being insensitive under the influence of undisclosed interests from global vaccine players.   During the Tuesday May 5th plenary at the lower chamber of the National Assembly in Abuja, Gbajabiamila disagreed with critics of the bill's timing.   He also emph...
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Nike’s Generous Donation: 30,000 Shoes for Covid-19 Frontline Workers in Europe and America
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Nike’s Generous Donation: 30,000 Shoes for Covid-19 Frontline Workers in Europe and America

Nike, the renowned footwear manufacturing company, has pledged to donate 30,000 pairs of specifically designed shoes to health systems and hospitals across the United States to support healthcare workers combating the Covid-19 pandemic. The donated footwear, known as Air Zoom Pulse, was launched by Nike in November 2019 as their "first shoe designed for the healthcare athlete, an everyday hero," as announced by the company.       Nike explained that they conducted research at OHSU Doernbecher Children's Hospital in Portland, Oregon, to understand the challenges faced by healthcare workers, including long hours on their feet and exposure to liquid spills, to ensure the shoes provide the necessary comfort for extended shifts. Nike (NKE) has collaborated with Good360, a non-profit ...
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NCDC Boss, Chikwe Ihekweazu, Defends Easing of Lockdown
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NCDC Boss, Chikwe Ihekweazu, Defends Easing of Lockdown

Chikwe Ihekweazu, the Director General of the Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC), has stated that despite the surge in COVID-19 cases, the decision to ease the lockdown in Ogun, Abuja, and Lagos was not a mistake.   During his appearance on TVC on Tuesday morning, Ihekweazu responded to inquiries about whether the relaxation of the lockdown was a wrong move, considering the previous day's incidents of large crowds at banks and public places disregarding COVID-19 precautions.   In his response, he emphasized the need for collective responsibility, stating, "On our side, we don't think there was a mistake. We knew at some point this day had to come, but we really expected Nigerians and corporate Nigeria to take a little bit more responsibility for what happened yesterday."   "T...
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Zamfara government imposes curfew in Kaura Namoda after death of Emir
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Zamfara government imposes curfew in Kaura Namoda after death of Emir

The state government of Zamfara has announced a dusk to dawn curfew in Kaura Namoda Local Government Area for a duration of one week. This decision comes in the wake of the death of the Emir of Kaura Namoda, Mohammed Asha, from suspected Coronavirus (COVID-19) complications. The curfew is aimed at controlling the spread of the virus in the state, as the confirmed cases have risen from one to 12, with one fatality. Governor Bello Matawalle, in a state broadcast, also ordered the closure of all places of worship and markets, except for those selling foodstuffs and medicals. The governor emphasized that the curfew was necessary due to the failure of residents to comply with social distancing directives and other safety precautions in their daily activities. The state government has stated ...
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Family Members Accused of Killing Security Guard Over Mask Policy
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Family Members Accused of Killing Security Guard Over Mask Policy

Charged with murder in the fatal shooting of a security guard was a father of six, Calvin Munerlyn, 43, who was shot dead while working at a Family Dollar store in Flint, Michigan. The incident occurred when he tried to enforce the store's mask policy during the Coronavirus pandemic.     The accused individuals, Sharmel Teague, her husband Larry Teague, 44, and her son Ramonyea Bishop, 23, have been charged with first-degree premeditated murder and gun charges for the killing. The altercation began when Munerlyn refused to let Sharmel's daughter enter the store without a face mask.   Following the disagreement between Sharmel Teague and the security guard, Larry Teague and Bishop entered the store. Larry confronted Munerlyn, who had reportedly disrespected his wif...
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Taraba rejects almajiris transferred from Nasarawa
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Taraba rejects almajiris transferred from Nasarawa

The decision of the Taraba state government to reject 'almajiri' children transferred from Nasarawa state has caused a stir. The rejected children were brought to Taraba's capital, Jalingo, from Nasarawa's capital, Lafia. According to reports, the Nasarawa officials did not follow proper protocol, leading to the rejection of the children. They had to sleep outside the office of the Secretary to the Taraba State Government and were only attended to the next day. In a letter addressed to the Secretary to Government of Nasarawa State, the Taraba government highlighted that the number of pupils brought to the state was 79, not 102 as stated in the letter from Nasarawa state. The government of Taraba State insisted on returning the pupils and requested proper profiling, including their local ...
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Venezuela arrests two US ‘mercenaries’ after beach raid (photos)
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Venezuela arrests two US ‘mercenaries’ after beach raid (photos)

Venezuela made headlines after the arrest of two US citizens, suspected to be carrying out a beach raid aimed at capturing President Nicolás Maduro. Maduro, in a public address, displayed the passports and belongings allegedly belonging to the attackers, while accusing the Trump administration and neighboring Colombia for the incident, a claim that both countries have denied. The two arrested US citizens were identified as Luke Denman and Airan Berry, both former US special forces soldiers. Meanwhile, a Florida-based ex-Green Beret named Jordan Goudreau claimed responsibility for the operation, stating that the goal was to "liberate" Venezuela and capture President Maduro. Goudreau also revealed the involvement of the US-backed Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó in the mission, who...
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Two US Citizens Arrested in Venezuela Following Foiled Beach Raid
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Two US Citizens Arrested in Venezuela Following Foiled Beach Raid

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro declared the apprehension of two U.S. citizens, a day after an unsuccessful beach raid allegedly intended to capture him.    In a nationwide address on Monday, May 4, Maduro showcased a pair of blue U.S. passports and disclosed the names and birth dates on them. He also exhibited images of the fishing boats used by the alleged attackers, along with walkie-talkies and night-vision glasses recovered from the scene. Despite attributing the attack to the Trump administration and neighboring Colombia, both countries have refuted the allegation.      Maduro, who commended members of a fishing village for apprehending one group involved, referred to them as "professional American mercenaries" and accused the United States government of full involvement...
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