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The Reckless Behavior of a Pimp: 61-Year-Old Receives 12-Year Prison Sentence for Transmitting HIV to Prostitutes
29Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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The Reckless Behavior of a Pimp: 61-Year-Old Receives 12-Year Prison Sentence for Transmitting HIV to Prostitutes

The 61-year-old pimp, John Nehemiah Rodney, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for knowingly infecting three prostitutes with HIV after engaging in unprotected sexual encounters with numerous women.   Rodney, from Swindon, tested positive for the virus in August 2013 but continued to have unprotected sex with multiple women. This led to an investigation by detectives starting in 2017, triggered by a complaint from a woman who tested positive for HIV after having sexual relations with him. Initially denying the accusations, Rodney pled guilty to inflicting grievous bodily harm on the women.   The court heard that Rodney engaged in unprotected sex with numerous women over several years without disclosing his condition or receiving essential treatment. More than 50 women...
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Governor Sanwo-Olu announces new measures to ease COVID-19 lockdown on Monday May 4
29Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Governor Sanwo-Olu announces new measures to ease COVID-19 lockdown on Monday May 4

Governor Sanwo-Olu has revealed a new set of measures to ease the COVID-19 lockdown in Lagos State, starting from Monday, May 4th. The framework aims to safeguard the progress made in the fight against the pandemic. Strict guidelines are in place for transportation, including a 60% capacity rule for commercial vehicles and the mandatory use of face masks and adherence to hygiene standards by drivers. The usage of commercial motorcycles, except for courier and logistics purposes, has been suspended, while tricycles are limited to carrying two passengers at a time and must maintain appropriate distance. In the food sector, employees at eateries and restaurants must wear masks and gloves at all times, and only take-out meals and delivery services will be allowed. In-dining services are pro...
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<!DOCTYPE html> <html> <body> Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik are reportedly having a baby girl
29Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik are reportedly having a baby girl

Celebrity couple, Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik's first child is reportedly going to be a girl.    On Wednesday, TMZ broke the news that the American supermodel and the British singer are expecting their first child together.    According to Entertainment Tonight, Gigi is pregnant with a girl and she and Zayn literally could not be any more excited about starting a family together.    Fans of the couple were convinced that Gigi’s 25th birthday party over the weekend doubled as a baby shower after she was pictured flaunting big 2-5 balloons that also had blue and pink ribbons attached, hinting that it might've been a gender reveal party all in one.             View thi...
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Guinea-Bissau’s Prime Minister and 3 ministers diagnosed positive for COVID-19
29Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Guinea-Bissau’s Prime Minister and 3 ministers diagnosed positive for COVID-19

The Prime Minister of Guinea-Bissau, Nuno Nabiam, along with three other government ministers, has been diagnosed with COVID-19.    Health Minister Antonio Deuna informed that the Prime Minister and the Ministers are currently in quarantine at a hotel in the country's capital, Bissau.    According to Lusa, the other infected officials include Interior Minister Botche Cande, as well as two secretaries of state, Mario Fambe and Monica Buaro.   This development comes shortly after President Umaro Sissoco Embalo made a major purchase of COVID-organics (an organic concoction purported to cure virus-infected patients) from Madagascar.    Guinea-Bissau has recorded 73 confirmed COVID-19 cases, with one fatality and 18 recoveries, according to data from the US-based Johns Hopkins University....
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Coronavirus: FG to decontaminate 123 aircraft and 13 airports
29Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Coronavirus: FG to decontaminate 123 aircraft and 13 airports

The Federal Government is set to decontaminate a total of 125 aircraft and 13 airports as part of its strategy to combat the spread of the Coronavirus. This announcement was made by the Minister of Environment, Muhammad Mahmood, during the daily briefing by members of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 on April 29. Mahmood emphasized that the decontamination process may progress slowly due to the specialized nature of the aviation industry. He also revealed that two aircraft have already undergone decontamination. In his words, "Aviation sector is such a specialized sector. We cannot rush things. I did say that we have mapped out 125 aircraft and 13 airports. So far, we have decontaminated and disinfected two aircraft. Why we are not rushing it is because of the nature of the indu...
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COVID-19: 65 arrested for holding a party in Lagos despite lockdown
29Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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COVID-19: 65 arrested for holding a party in Lagos despite lockdown

The police in Lagos have arrested 65 individuals for holding a party despite the lockdown measures in place to combat COVID-19. The party took place at 84 Park Hotel, Augusto Close, Oko Oba in the state. A statement from the spokesperson of the state police command, Bala Elkana, revealed that the suspects were consuming substances suspected to be hard drugs while partying at the hotel. Some of them were found in the swimming pool, ignoring social distancing regulations and the lockdown order. The suspects, aged between 16 and 45, confessed to leaving their homes to attend the party despite the stay-at-home order. The manager of the hotel was also arrested, and the hotel has been sealed off by the relevant state government agency. The investigation is ongoing, and the suspects will face ...
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Banks to open between 8am to 2pm, schools and restaurants to remain shut as FG releases guidelines for easing of lockdown on Monday May 4 (videos)
29Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Banks to open between 8am to 2pm, schools and restaurants to remain shut as FG releases guidelines for easing of lockdown on Monday May 4 (videos)

The easing of the lockdown in Lagos, Ogun, and the FCT will begin on Monday, May 4. The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID19 has released the guidelines for this phase. According to the National coordinator of the Presidential taskforce on COVID19, Sani Aliyu, interstate travels will remain banned, except for essential services. In the case of intrastate activities, banks are permitted to open from 8am to 2pm while adhering to COVID-19 prevention guidelines. Schools will remain closed, and restaurants will also remain shut, although they can carry out home deliveries. Concerts and recreational activities remain suspended for the time being. Government offices will gradually resume operations from May 4, with specific grade levels and days designated to reduce congestion. Additional...
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2 inmates escape, six shot at Sapele prison
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2 inmates escape, six shot at Sapele prison

The Sapele prison in Nigeria experienced a jailbreak on Tuesday April 29. This incident occurred shortly after the facility had been set on fire by protesting inmates who claimed they were being mistreated. The unrest was sparked by the selective amnesty granted to some inmates by Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, which led to demands for equal treatment by all prisoners. During the jailbreak, two inmates managed to escape while six others were shot and taken to Sapele Central Hospital for medical treatment. According to reports, the unidentified inmates fled through the wall of the women's wing of the facility. A security personnel commented on the situation, stating that the inmates were misinformed about the amnesty and believed it applied to everyone, regardless of their crimes. However, the ...
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Prison Break: 2 inmates flee, six wounded at Sapele Penitentiary
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Prison Break: 2 inmates flee, six wounded at Sapele Penitentiary

On Tuesday, April 29, a jailbreak occurred at the Nigerian Correctional Service custodial centre in Sapele, Delta State. This incident took place a few days after inmates protested alleged mistreatment and set the facility on fire. The inmates were protesting against the selective amnesty granted to some prisoners by Governor Ifeanyi Okowa. They insisted on equal treatment for all prisoners. Two inmates managed to escape, and six others were wounded and taken to the Sapele Central Hospital for treatment. According to Daily Trust, the unidentified inmates fled through the wall of the women's section of the facility. According to a security official, the inmates were misinformed and believed that the COVID-19 amnesty applied to all of them, disregarding the conditions for the amnesty. ...
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<article> 49 COVID-19 patients discharged in Lagos
29Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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49 COVID-19 patients have been discharged in Lagos today April 29.   As per the Lagos state Ministry of Health, 28 of the discharged patients were females and 21 were males, including a Greek national.   The patients were released from Isolation facilities at Yaba and Onikan.     
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