Mele Kyari alerts Nigerians – Nigeria at risk if crude oil price falls to $22
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Mele Kyari alerts Nigerians – Nigeria at risk if crude oil price falls to $22

The head of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Mele Kyari, has issued a warning that Nigeria might be forced out of the crude oil business if the current plummeting price falls to $22.    Kyari, who made the warning at a consultative roundtable organized by the Central Bank of Nigeria, cautioned Nigerians to brace for tough times even if the price of crude oil in the international market rises above $50 from the current $30 per barrel.   The NNPC Boss attributed the crash in crude oil price to the stranding of 12 Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) cargoes globally due to the abrupt collapse in demand associated specifically with the coronavirus.   Kyari stated;    “Today there are over 12 Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)...
Usain Bolt and girlfriend, Kasi Bennett, Expecting Baby Girl
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Usain Bolt and girlfriend, Kasi Bennett, Expecting Baby Girl

Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt and his partner, Kasi Benneth, have announced that they are expecting a baby girl. At a luxury gender reveal party in Kingston, Jamaica, Bolt shared the news while cuddling up to Bennett in a video posted on TikTok, saying: "I'm a girl dad. I am happy."                              In a light-hearted manner, he also joked about his future daughter's potential suitors, saying: "Any man! Any boy! Don't play with me!"     For the gender reveal festivities, Bolt donned a custom-made 'Girl Dad' top, while Bennett wore a matching 'Girl Mom' top. The couple, who have been in a relationship for six years, announced the pregnancy in January 2020.  
Usain Bolt and Kasi Bennett Expecting a Baby Girl
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Usain Bolt and Kasi Bennett Expecting a Baby Girl

It has been announced by Jamaican athlete Usain Bolt and his girlfriend, 30-year-old Kasi Bennett, that they are expecting a baby girl. During a gender reveal party at Peter's Rock in Kingston, Jamaica, Bolt shared their excitement in a video posted on TikTok, saying, "I'm a girl dad. I am happy."     In a lighthearted moment, he jokingly addressed his future daughter's potential suitors, saying, "Any man! Any boy! Don't play with me!"     At the gender reveal party, Bolt sported a custom-made 'Girl Dad' top while Kasi wore a matching 'Girl Mom' top. The couple, who have been together for six years, shared the news of Kasi's pregnancy in January 2020.  
Italy’s Intensive Care Units Advised to Prioritize Patients with Better Survival Chances Amid Rising Coronavirus Deaths
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Italy’s Intensive Care Units Advised to Prioritize Patients with Better Survival Chances Amid Rising Coronavirus Deaths

The number of coronavirus cases in Italy has surged by 31% in the last 24 hours, reaching 827 from 196, prompting the country to implement drastic measures to curb the spread of the virus. Italy has announced the closure of all shops, except pharmacies and food outlets, in response to the escalating situation caused by the deadly virus. A prominent Italian doctor has suggested that intensive care units should prioritize patients with better survival prospects over the elderly, proposing an age limit on beds to allocate medical resources effectively during the deepening crisis. Italy's Prime Minister, Giuseppe Conte, addressed the nation and announced a new wave of restrictions as part of the country's response to the ongoing crisis. Conte expressed his gratitude t...
Babalola and Olanipekun protest against Supreme Court's N60m fine imposed on them for representing sacked APC politician, David Lyon
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Babalola and Olanipekun protest against Supreme Court's N60m fine imposed on them for representing sacked APC politician, David Lyon

The N60m fine imposed by the Supreme Court on Nigerian lawyers, Chief Afe Babalola (SAN) and Chief Wole Olanipekun (SAN) has triggered a protest. They represented sacked APC politician, David Lyon, and were penalized during a review of the judgement which ousted Lyon as the Governor-Elect of Bayelsa State. The lead judgement delivered by Justice Amina Augie on February 26 dismissed the applications by the APC and its candidates and rebuked the lawyers. The punitive cost of N30 million was imposed on each of them for allegedly misleading their clients. In response, Babalola and Olanipekun wrote letters addressed to the National Executive Council (NEC) of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) to express their protest. They argued that the fine was unwarranted and emphasized that they had mer...
Nigerian Lawyers Babalola and Olanipekun Oppose Supreme Court’s N60m Fine in David Lyon Case
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Nigerian Lawyers Babalola and Olanipekun Oppose Supreme Court’s N60m Fine in David Lyon Case

Chief Afe Babalola (SAN) and Chief Wole Olanipekun (SAN), prominent Nigerian lawyers, have voiced their opposition to the N60m fine imposed on them by the Supreme Court. The fine was levied during their representation for a review of the judgment that removed David Lyon of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the Governor-Elect of Bayelsa State.    During the lead judgement on February 26, Justice Amina Augie dismissed the applications by the APC and its candidates and rebuked the lawyers. She awarded N30 million punitive cost against each of them for allegedly providing misleading counsel to their clients.   In a letter addressed to the National Executive Council (NEC) of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Babalola and Olanipekun asserted that they did not act unlawfully or unpr...
Islamic scholar who said coronavirus was “Allah’s punishment” for China’s treatment of Muslims, tests positive for coronavirus
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Islamic scholar who said coronavirus was “Allah’s punishment” for China’s treatment of Muslims, tests positive for coronavirus

The top story is about an Islamic scholar who previously attributed the COVID-19 pandemic to divine punishment has now tested positive for the virus. Prominent Iraqi Shia scholar, Hadi Al-Modarresi, has been diagnosed with the novel coronavirus, weeks after he made controversial remarks linking the coronavirus to China's treatment of Muslims and Islam. The 63-year-old cleric, known as one of the most prominent Shia leaders in Iraq, stated in February 2020 that the spread of the virus was an act of Allah due to China's alleged oppression of Muslims. He specifically cited the actions of the Chinese authorities and their treatment of the Muslim population as reasons for the virus being a divine punishment. In a now-viral statement, Hadi Al-Modarresi claimed, "The spread of the coronavirus ...
"FFK Labels Senator Proposing Generator Ban Bill as Insane"
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"FFK Labels Senator Proposing Generator Ban Bill as Insane"

Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, has criticized Senator Bima Enagi for sponsoring a bill to ban generators in Nigeria.   The bill passed its first reading on Wednesday, March 11th.   In response to the bill, FFK expressed his outrage on Twitter, stating: The Senator that sponsored the Bill to ban generators in Nigeria & send those that sell or use them to jail must be insane. He ought to be tied up, placed in a straight jacket, put in a strong sack filled with weights & dropped in the deepest & darkest part of the Atlantic ocean.  
Hysterical female fan declares her love for DaBaby and asks him to marry her as he performs in a packed venue (video)
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Hysterical female fan declares her love for DaBaby and asks him to marry her as he performs in a packed venue (video)

The headline is about a passionate female fan expressing her love for DaBaby and asking him to marry her during his performance in a crowded venue. The interaction was captured on video and shared on social media. DaBaby noticed the fan holding up a sign asking him to marry her and invited her to the stage. As she professed her love for him, he jokingly asked her about wearing a mask and then brought her over the fence to join him. He shared the video on his Instagram with a love emoji. This incident occurred after DaBaby faced criticism for slapping a woman in the crowd at a previous event, for which he later apologized. Below the article is a video of the fan's interaction with DaBaby.
Nigerians’ response to the scarcity of dollars as Naira trades at N375 to a dollar
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Nigerians’ response to the scarcity of dollars as Naira trades at N375 to a dollar

There is a sense of panic in the Nigerian market due to a shortage of dollars, which began when market speculators started accumulating their dollar reserves.   At the start of the year, the Naira was trading at N360 to a dollar. However, following the oil price crash, the naira is now trading at N375 to a dollar in Lagos and between N370 and N372 in Abuja.   Nigeria’s Eurobonds due 2047 saw a drop for the sixth consecutive day on Wednesday, March 11, according to Bloomberg, leading to investors selling off the notes due to concerns of a naira devaluation following the global oil price plunge.   Yields on the dollar securities increased by 28 basis points to 10.4%, with currency speculators now speculating that the central bank of Africa’s top oil...