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...
Actor Tom Hanks and wife, Rita test positive for coronavirus
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Actor Tom Hanks and wife, Rita test positive for coronavirus

Tom Hanks and wife test positive for coronavirus Hollywood star Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson, his wife, have been diagnosed with coronavirus while working on a project in Australia.   The 63-year-old Oscar-winning actor, who is currently in Queensland's Gold Coast filming Baz Luhrmann's upcoming movie about Elvis Presley, made the announcement on Instagram.   Tom Hanks shared that they tested positive for the virus after experiencing symptoms similar to a mild cold.   He posted: Hello, everyone. Rita and I are currently in Australia. We felt slightly fatigued, like we had colds, and some body aches. Rita also had occasional chills and slight fevers. To act responsibly, in the current global circumstances, we underwent testing for the Coronavirus, and ...
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Hollywood actor, Tom Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson have tested positive for coronavirus while filming in Australia. The 63-year-old Academy Award-winning actor, currently on the Gold Coast in Queensland, filming Baz Luhrmann’s untitled production about Elvis Presley, made the announcement via Instagram. Tom Hanks revealed that they tested positive for coronavirus after feeling fatigued with cold-like symptoms. He wrote: Hello, folks. Rita and I are down here in Australia. We felt a bit tired, like we had colds, and some body aches. Rita had some chills that came and went. Slight fevers too. To play things right, as is needed in the wor...
NewsNow Latest Summary on Coronavirus So Far
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NewsNow Latest Summary on Coronavirus So Far

Below are GISTLOVER latest summary of the deadly coronavirus disease. -Hannover 96’s Timo Hubers becomes the first professional player to test positive for coronavirus in Germany -Anthony Joshua’s heavyweight title clash with Kubrat Pulev under threat as government proposes banning fans from attending -South Africa confirms six new cases of coronavirus -States of emergency have been declared in Michigan and Massachusetts, as the number of Covid-19 cases in the US passed 1000. -The Bank of England cut its base rate by 0.5% in a move to stimulate the economy in response to the virus outbreak. -China has reported only 24 new cases and 22 new deaths nationally, including a record low of new cases in Wuhan (13). Lockdowns have been partially lifted in the Hubei province, and key industri...
Twitter users roast Liverpool squad after Liverpool's 3-2 loss to Atletico Madrid as defending champions exit UEFA Champions League
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Twitter users roast Liverpool squad after Liverpool's 3-2 loss to Atletico Madrid as defending champions exit UEFA Champions League

The defending champions, Liverpool, faced a 3-2 loss to Atletico Madrid, resulting in an exit from the UEFA Champions League. Atletico Madrid secured their quarter-finals spot with a 1-0 advantage from the first leg and eventually won 3-2 at Anfield. Wijnaldum's first-half header temporarily brought the score to a 1-1 aggregate. Despite a goal by Firmino in extra time, Atletico's Marcos Llorente contributed to Liverpool's knockout from the competition. Twitter users quickly criticized Liverpool's performance, while Atletico received praise for their victory. The reactions can be seen in the images below.
Liverpool’s Exit from UEFA Champions League Sparks Twitter Backlash
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Liverpool’s Exit from UEFA Champions League Sparks Twitter Backlash

Liverpool's UEFA Champions League title defense came to an end as they lost 3-2 to Atletico Madrid at Anfield, with Twitter users quick to express their dismay over the defending champions' performance.   Atletico Madrid, holding a 1-0 advantage from the first leg in Madrid, saw Liverpool's midfielder Wijnaldum level the aggregate score with a first-half header, setting the stage for a tense second half.                  Jan Oblak's remarkable saves frustrated Liverpool, and the game went into extra time. It was Brazilian striker Firmino who momentarily lifted the Reds' hopes with a goal four minutes into extra time.   However, Atletico's substitute, Marcos Llorente, capitalized on an error from Liverpool's goalkeeper Adrian to score, and then added another goal on the stroke of hal...
The First Professional Player in Germany, Timo Hubers of Hannover 96, Tests Positive for Coronavirus
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The First Professional Player in Germany, Timo Hubers of Hannover 96, Tests Positive for Coronavirus

Hannover 96 defender, Timo Hubers, has tested positive for coronavirus, making him the first professional player in Germany to be diagnosed with the virus.   The 23-year-old German footballer is currently in quarantine at home, and the rest of the playing staff will also be tested as a precaution.   Gerhard Zuber, the sporting director of the club, stated: 'Timo behaved in an exemplary manner. He shows no symptoms himself. So far, when he found out that a person who had been with him at the event was tested positively, he reported directly to the doctor and temporarily went into quarantine at home.'   #H96-Profi Timo #Hübers ist positiv auf das #Corona-Virus getestet worden. Da der 23-Jährige seit der Ansteckung keinen Kontakt zu seinen Teamkollegen hatte, ist nicht davon aus...