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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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"Dino Melaye admits failure: ‘Every political office holder, past and present, has failed including me’"
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"Dino Melaye admits failure: ‘Every political office holder, past and present, has failed including me’"

In a recent statement, Dino Melaye criticized all past and present political office holders in Nigeria, including himself. He emphasized that "the God of the poor" will judge them all based on their handling of Nigeria's resources. His reaction was triggered by the widespread hunger experienced by Nigerians during the lockdown, underscored by the lack of adequate welfare support as the country endeavors to control the spread of Coronavirus. Melaye, who currently serves as the senator representing Kogi-West senatorial district, expressed his sentiments on Twitter: EVERYONE WHO HELD AND IS HOLDING ANY POLITICAL OFFICE IN NIGERIA WHETHER ELECTIVE OR APPOINTED INCLUDING ME HAVE FAIL.WE SOLD CRUDE OIL FOR 64 YE...
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Kogi State Commissioner for information, Kingsley Fanwo alleges attempt to declare fictitious COVID-19 cases
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Kogi State Commissioner for information, Kingsley Fanwo alleges attempt to declare fictitious COVID-19 cases

Kingsley Fanwo, the Commissioner for information in Kogi State, has raised concerns about an alleged attempt to import and declare fictitious Coronavirus cases in the state. Fanwo stated that the state government has been under pressure from "some interesting quarters" to find and declare cases of the disease. In a statement released on Tuesday, May 5, the Commissioner also addressed the controversy triggered by the case of an expatriate with suspected symptoms of the COVID-19 infection. He expressed doubts about the patient’s demand for COVID-19 test, citing that she had stopped feeling the initial symptoms and her temperature was within the healthy range. Fanwo emphasized that Kogi State is one of only two states still COVID-1...
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Tragic loss as Union Bank staff succumbs to Coronavirus in Lagos
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Tragic loss as Union Bank staff succumbs to Coronavirus in Lagos

The Chief Executive Officer of Union Bank, Emeka Emuwa, has confirmed the tragic death of a staff member due to complications from Coronavirus.   An internal memo, disclosed on Monday, May 4, revealed that the employee passed away while undergoing treatment for Coronavirus at the Infectious Disease Center in Yaba, Lagos.   It was reported that the staff had been working remotely since March before contracting the virus.   The memo contained the following statement:    “Dear colleagues, notwithstanding the easing of the lockdown, the threat of COVID-19 remains high and real. Today, we received a painful reminder of this threat. “We are deeply saddened to announce that one of our colleagues died in the early hours of today (Monday, May 4th) while being treated at the Infectious Disea...
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Mysterious deaths in Jigawa state: Over 100 people, mostly above 50 years old, pass away within 10 days
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Mysterious deaths in Jigawa state: Over 100 people, mostly above 50 years old, pass away within 10 days

The Jigawa state government is currently looking into the circumstances surrounding the mysterious deaths of more than 100 individuals in Hadeja local government area within the state.   Confirming this to the press, Sani Kakabori, the Special Assistant to the Local Council Chairman on Media, revealed that an average of ten people, mostly over the age of fifty, have been passing away each day over the past ten days in the local government.   Meanwhile, Dr. Abba Zakari Committee, the State Chairman of the COVID-19 Task Force and also the Commissioner of Health, has assembled an investigation team led by Dr. Mahmud Abdulwahab, with Shehu Mohammad, Yusuf Hakimi, Shehu Sule, and a representative of the World Health Organization (WHO) as members. The team's mission is to uncover the cause...
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The 24/7 Solar Power Initiative by GVE Projects Limited for NCDC Isolation Centers
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The 24/7 Solar Power Initiative by GVE Projects Limited for NCDC Isolation Centers

GVE Projects Limited, a leading indigenous renewable energy provider in Sub-Saharan Africa, has successfully implemented an 18KVA solution to power an isolation and treatment facility at the Enugu State Medical Diagnostics Centre, Nigeria, upgraded and furnished by the Private Sector Coalition Against COVID-19 (CACOVID). In addition, GVE deployed a 12KVA solar system with 30kWh battery storage solution at the Rivers State COVID-19 Isolation Facility located at the Eleme General Hospital, Ogale, Nchia in April. Funding for the emergency solar power provision for these health centers was provided by All On’s N180m COVID-19 Solar Relief Fund, launched on March 31, 2020. The fund, released by All On, an impact investing firm funded by Shell, is part of the eff...
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<div class="my_div"> GVE Projects Limited Provides 24/7 Solar Power to NCDC Isolation Centers
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GVE Projects Limited Provides 24/7 Solar Power to NCDC Isolation Centers

GVE Projects Limited, a renewable energy solutions provider in Sub-Saharan Africa, has deployed an 18KVA solution to power an isolation and treatment facility at the Enugu State Medical Diagnostics Centre in Nigeria. This facility was upgraded and furnished by the Private Sector Coalition Against COVID-19 (CACOVID). During April, GVE also successfully deployed a 12KVA solar system with a 30kWh battery storage solution at the Rivers State COVID-19 Isolation Facility located at the Eleme General Hospital, Ogale, Nchia. Funding for the provision of emergency solar power to these health centers was provided by All On’s N180m COVID-19 Solar Relief Fund which was launched on March 31, 2020. All On, an impact investing firm funded by Shell, released th...
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Heartwarming Video Shows Chris Brown’s Daughter Singing to Him on His Birthday
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Heartwarming Video Shows Chris Brown’s Daughter Singing to Him on His Birthday

Chris Brown's mother and his daughter celebrated his birthday by singing to him as he cut his cake. Sharing the adorable video on Instagram, his mother expressed her love for the singer who turned 31 on May 5. "Happy birthday my Angel!!! You're the best son a mother could ever have!!" Chris Brown's mother, Joyce Hawkins wrote. Watch the heartwarming video below. View this post on Instagram Chris Brown's daughter...
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Heartwarming Video of Royalty Brown Singing to Her Father, Chris Brown, on His Birthday
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Heartwarming Video of Royalty Brown Singing to Her Father, Chris Brown, on His Birthday

Chris Brown's mother and his daughter celebrated his birthday with a heartwarming rendition of "Happy Birthday" as he blew out the candles on his cake. His mother shared the adorable video on Instagram, expressing her love for the singer who turned 31 on May 5. "Happy birthday my Angel!!! You're the best son a mother could ever have!!" Chris Brown's mother, Joyce Hawkins, wrote. In the video, Chris' daughter, Royalty Brown, sweetly serenades her father with "Happy Birthday" before he extinguishes the candles on his cake. Watch the heartwarming video below. View this post on Instagram ...
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