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Seven injured after cooking gas explosion in Anambra
2Feb By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Seven injured after cooking gas explosion in Anambra

An unfortunate incident occurred on February 2, as a cooking gas explosion resulted in seven people sustaining various injuries at a storey building located at No 23 Emmanuel Church road, Inland town Onitsha, Anambra State. The building was engulfed in flames after a newly acquired gas cooker exploded during its first use around 10:30 am. The Anambra State Police spokesperson, Haruna Mohammed, confirmed the incident and provided the names of the victims as Nonso Okafor ‘m’, Nkechi Chinyere Okafor ‘f,’ Chisoba Okafor ‘m’, Ebuka Okafor ‘m’, Nwabuchi Chukwutor ‘m’, Chialuka Nwabuchi ‘m’, and Ifeoma Nwabuchi ‘f’. The police patrol team, led by the DPO of Inland town Division, promptly responded to the distress call and managed to extinguish the fire with the help of local volunteers. The ar...
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First Coronavirus Death Outside China Recorded in Philippines
2Feb By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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First Coronavirus Death Outside China Recorded in Philippines

Announcement was made by Philippines on Sunday, February 2, about the first coronavirus death outside China and unveiled two new cases of the flu-like virus. The deceased is a 44-year-old Chinese man from Wuhan in Hubei province, the epicenter of the outbreak. The man developed severe pneumonia after being admitted to a government hospital in Manila on January 25. He is the companion of a 38-year-old Chinese woman from Wuhan who was the first to test positive for the virus in the Philippines. Rabindra Abeyasinghe, the World Health Organization representative to the Philippines, mentioned to newsmen, "This is the first reported death outside China. However, we need to take into mind that this is not a locally acquired case. This patient came from the epicenter of this outbreak." China...
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Adewale Adeleke and Kani’s White Wedding Happening in Abu Dhabi (#Adekani) with Photos and Videos
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Adewale Adeleke and Kani’s White Wedding Happening in Abu Dhabi (#Adekani) with Photos and Videos

The white wedding of Adewale Adeleke and Kani is currently taking place in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates.    It is worth noting that the couple celebrated their traditional wedding in Kani's hometown in Calabar, Cross River State on December 13, 2019.    The couple's white wedding is being attended by family, friends, and loved ones.   Below are some photos and videos from the event:             View this post on Instagram                   #Adekani: #Davido’s brother, Adewale Adeleke and Kani hold their white wedding in Abu Dhabi, UAE’s capital A post shared by Lindaikejiblog (@lindaikejiblogofficial) on Feb 2, 2020 at 7:31am PST
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China Criticizes US for Trump’s Ban on Foreign Nationals Who Traveled to China
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China Criticizes US for Trump’s Ban on Foreign Nationals Who Traveled to China

China has expressed strong disapproval of the US' decision to prohibit entry for individuals who have been in China over the past two weeks, in an effort to contain the spread of the coronavirus disease.                               Amid the global coronavirus outbreak, labeled a global emergency by the World Health Organization and with 259 reported deaths in China and thousands of confirmed cases worldwide, including 8 in the US, the Trump administration announced a ban on all flights from China to the US until the situation improves.   On Friday, the US declared a public health emergency, and President Trump signed an order blocking entry for foreign nationals, excluding immediate family of American citizens or permanent residents, who have visited China in the past 14 days.   ...
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Twitter User’s Experience: Walking Away from His Mother, 2 Weeks After His Father’s Death
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Twitter User’s Experience: Walking Away from His Mother, 2 Weeks After His Father’s Death

A Nigerian Twitter user shared his story of walking away from his mother just two weeks after his father's passing.   According to @OdeleyeWole, he made this choice because of hurtful things his mother said to him during that period.   The Twitter user, who has had minimal contact with his mother for over four years since then, emphasized that he would never tolerate anyone diminishing his self-esteem.   Read his tweets below:
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Suspected suicide bomber caught at Bishop Oyedepo’s church in Kaduna (see photos)
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Suspected suicide bomber caught at Bishop Oyedepo’s church in Kaduna (see photos)

At the Sabon Tasha branch of the Living Faith Church owned by Bishop David Oyedepo, the Kaduna state police command has apprehended a 30-year-old suspected suicide bomber.   The state police command's spokesperson, DSP Yakubu Sabo, confirmed the arrest to LIB and mentioned that an official press statement will be released soon.   Reports indicate that the suspected suicide bomber was captured by the church's CCTV camera as he entered the church auditorium with a bag. Security officers grew suspicious and confronted him after he sat down. Upon searching his bag, they found the explosive.   The police was summoned, and he was subsequently arrested.  
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Singer Keke Wyatt shares adorable photo of her newborn son, Ke'Riah
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Singer Keke Wyatt shares adorable photo of her newborn son, Ke'Riah

Keke Wyatt, the American R&B singer, recently became a mother for the tenth time when she and her husband, Zackariah Darring, welcomed their newborn son, Ke'Riah. Wyatt took to Instagram to share an adorable photo of her son, writing: "Finally caught him with his eyes open." This is Keke Wyatt's first child with her current husband Zackariah Darring. She also has six children with her ex-husband, Rahman Morton, and three children with Michael Ford, from whom she divorced in September 2017.
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Nigerian Female Entertainers and the Feminist Debate: OAP Fola’s View
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Nigerian Female Entertainers and the Feminist Debate: OAP Fola’s View

Sharing her perspective on the feminist status of Nigerian female entertainers, media personality Fola Folayan expressed her views on the matter.   Fola, a radio host at Smooth FM, suggested that the structure of the industry may hinder Nigerian female entertainers from fully embracing feminism, as they may feel compelled to appease men in order to secure opportunities.   Additionally, Fola claimed that some top-tier Nigerian female entertainers engage in relationships with their managers, who hold significant influence over their music content, wardrobe choices, and public communication.   See her tweets on this topic below:    
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At 15, actress Rae Dawn claims she had a sexual relationship with singer Mick Jagger after he enticed her
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At 15, actress Rae Dawn claims she had a sexual relationship with singer Mick Jagger after he enticed her

Canadian-American actress, Rae Dawn, has alleged that she engaged in a sexual relationship with English singer Mick Jagger when she was underaged.   The 58-year-old star of The Color Purple claimed that The Rolling Stones star, now 76, seduced her when she was only 15, while he was still married to his first wife, Bianca Jagger.   Speaking to Daily Mail, Rae revealed that they met in New York in 1977 and spent the night together. Mick didn't know her age and didn't inquire about it.   Rae stated: "He wasn’t that much older than me in my brain. He was 33 and young and gorgeous with a nice body," as she attempted to pre-empt the story.   She added that it "wasn’t a bad thing; it was fabulous. Totally rock ‘n’ roll. He didn’t make me do anything I didn’t want to do, but he was ve...
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