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Joe Biden Vows Equal Pay for Male and Female Soccer Players, Threatens to Withhold World Cup Funding
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Joe Biden Vows Equal Pay for Male and Female Soccer Players, Threatens to Withhold World Cup Funding

Presidential candidate Joe Biden has voiced his stance on the actions he would take against the US Football Association if he assumes the role of US President in November 2020.   On Saturday, Joe Biden issued an ultimatum to the US Soccer Federation, demanding a resolution to the pay dispute with its women's team or face the risk of losing World Cup funding.   Following a federal judge R. Gary Klausner's dismissal of an unequal pay claim by 28 USA players, including two-time Women's World Cup winner Alex Morgan, who urged the US Soccer Federation to equalize the salary of the female team with that of the male team. The lawsuit contended that the female team's superior trophy count, commercial appeal, and viewership justified their demand for e...
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President Buhari gave consent to ease lockdown- Kano state government discloses
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President Buhari gave consent to ease lockdown- Kano state government discloses

The Kano state government has disclosed that President Buhari gave his consent for the lockdown in the state to be relaxed despite a spike in the number of confirmed COVID19 cases.   Governor Abdullahi Ganduje announced on Saturday that Mondays and Thursdays would be lockdown free days, especially between 10am and 4pm to enable residents shop for food.   Nigerians took to Twitter to condemn this decision, particularly because the state has witnessed a spike in the number of COVID19 patients in recent days.    The state Ministry of Health via its Twitter handle, disclosed that the lockdown was with the President's consent.  ''Press Statement!!! @KanostateNg relaxes #lockdown on Mondays & Thursdays from 10:00am - 4:00pm with the consent of the President @MBuhari . General public ...
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China’s New Animation Mocking the US Response to Coronavirus Pandemic
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China’s New Animation Mocking the US Response to Coronavirus Pandemic

A short animation titled “Once Upon a Virus” has been published by the People's Republic of China, mocking the United States' response to the Covid-19 pandemic. The animation, using Lego-like figures to represent the two countries, was shared online by the Chinese controlled Xinhua news agency. The release of the animation follows Trump's allegations that China aimed to assist Joe Biden in winning the upcoming US Presidential elections by providing false information about the Coronavirus situation in their country until it spread worldwide, resulting in over 60,000 Americans dead. The animation also comes in the wake of Trump's remarks earlier in the week, expressing confidence that the coronavirus may have originated in a Chinese virology lab, without providing evidence. In ...
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Please help me, I don't want to die- Nigerian lady trafficked to Oman cries out for help (video)
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Please help me, I don't want to die- Nigerian lady trafficked to Oman cries out for help (video)

Nigerian Lady Trafficked to Oman Cries Out for Help A Nigerian lady, Adetomisin, who was trafficked from Nigeria to Oman, has appealed for assistance from Nigerians to help her return home as she is currently stuck in Oman.   In a viral video, Adetomisin, speaking in Yoruba, revealed that she had contacted an agent who promised to secure a job for her in the US. However, things took a turn for the worse when she found herself in Oman.   “Good evening Nigerians. My name is Adetomisin. I am a Nigerian from Ondo state. I am currently speaking to you from Oman.. “When I was leaving Nigeria, the agreement I had with my agent was I was going to the US to work. When I finished my NCE programme and was unemployed for a long time, I decided to travel out....
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President Buhari’s decision to remove NEMA DG and appoint retired Air Vice Marshal as a replacement
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President Buhari’s decision to remove NEMA DG and appoint retired Air Vice Marshal as a replacement

​The termination of the Director-General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mustapha Maihaja, by President Buhari has been announced. He has appointed Air Vice Marshal Muhammadu Alhaji Muhammed (pictured above) as the replacement.   An official statement from the office of the Secretary to Government of the Federation (SGF) disclosed that Muhammadu Alhaji's appointment was implemented on Thursday, April 30th, for an initial period of four years in accordance with Section 3 of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) Act.   “The erstwhile Director General, Mustapha Y. Maihaja, has been directed to hand over all official matters to AVM Muhammadu Alhaji Muhammed immediately. The President thanked the outgoing Director-General for his services and charged the new...
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Ogun state residents who work in Lagos will not be allowed to leave the state – Ogun state government announces as lockdown ease begins on May 4
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Ogun state residents who work in Lagos will not be allowed to leave the state – Ogun state government announces as lockdown ease begins on May 4

The residents of Ogun State who commute to work in Lagos will not be permitted to leave the state, as announced by the Ogun State government, as lockdown restrictions ease beginning May 4. With the easing of the lockdown in Lagos, FCT, and Ogun State set to commence on Monday, May 4, the Ogun State government has made it clear that residents working in Lagos will be prevented from traveling to the epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria. Some employees residing in Ogun State but working in Lagos have already started preparing to return to work on Monday, following the directive of the Presidential Task Force on COVID19 for government and private offices to resume activities under strict guidelines after a month of lockdown. It is import...
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UNICEF Head of Communication in Kano Passes Away; Son Indicates COVID-19 Symptoms
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UNICEF Head of Communication in Kano Passes Away; Son Indicates COVID-19 Symptoms

Rabiu Musa, the head of Communications at the UNICEF field office in Kano state, has passed away at the age of 60. He succumbed to a brief illness on Saturday, May 2.   The deceased's son, Musa Rabiu, disclosed to the News Agency of Nigeria NAN that his father had been battling an illness that lasted a few days and exhibited symptoms of COVID-19.   "My dad passed away at about 3 a.m on Saturday after struggling with a sickness for a few days. Although we observed symptoms that we suspect to be of coronavirus, the test results are pending. "A week ago, he complained of sore throat and malaria, but after a few days of medication, he recovered. However, a few days later, he reported having difficulty breathing and feeling breathless even after short walks. He was admitted to the Nati...
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14 more Almajiri children repatraited from Kano state test positive for Coronavirus in Kaduna
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14 more Almajiri children repatraited from Kano state test positive for Coronavirus in Kaduna

The state governor's official Twitter handle announced on Saturday, May 2 that 14 more Almajiris repatriated from Kano to Kaduna have tested positive for Coronavirus. This brings the total number of Almajiris from Kano that have tested positive for the virus in Kaduna to 35. 14 more Almajiris repatriated from Kano to Kaduna state have tested positive for Coronavirus. The fresh cases were disclosed via the state governor's official Twitter handle on Saturday May 2. This brings to 35 the number of Almajiris repatriated from Kano that have tested positive for the novel virus in Kaduna.
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Lagos Reports Four COVID-19 Related Deaths and Discharges 22 Patients
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Lagos Reports Four COVID-19 Related Deaths and Discharges 22 Patients

Lagos state has confirmed the occurrence of four COVID-19 related deaths. The announcement was made by the Lagos State Ministry of Health through its verified Twitter handle on Saturday, May 2. ''Unfortunately, four #COVID-19 deaths were recorded. This brings the total number of #COVID-19 related deaths in Lagos to 25'' the tweet stated Upon this update, the total number of COVID-19 related deaths in Lagos rises to 25. Furthermore, 22 COVID-19 patients have been discharged from the state's Isolation centers. 22 more #COVID19Lagos patients; 8 females & 14 males, all Nigerians were today discharged from our Isolation facilities at Yaba, LUTH & Lekki to reunite with the society. The patients; 19 from L...
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Kano state governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, relaxes lockdown order by President Buhari amid spike in COVID-19 cases in the state
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Kano state governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, relaxes lockdown order by President Buhari amid spike in COVID-19 cases in the state

Amid a spike in the number of COVID-19 cases in the state, Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano has relaxed the lockdown order imposed on the state by President Buhari.   The President had imposed a total lockdown on the state on April 27 to allow health officials to monitor the situation.    During a press conference at the state government house on Saturday evening, May 2, Governor Ganduje announced that there would be free movement in the state on Mondays and Thursdays between 10 am and 4 pm.   He also stated that all major markets in the state would remain closed, except Ya’nkaba and Ya’nlemo markets where vegetables and fruits are sold. Additionally, supermarkets in the state are allowed to operate within the six-hour timeframe with customers observing all COVID-19 precautions. ...
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