British Airways Announces Suspension of Flights to Mainland China Due to Coronavirus
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British Airways Announces Suspension of Flights to Mainland China Due to Coronavirus

Following the deadly coronavirus crisis which has claimed 132 lives and infected nearly 6,000 people worldwide, British Airways has taken the decision to suspend all flights to and from mainland China with immediate effect.   This move comes after the Foreign Office advised against non-essential travel to China due to the virus outbreak. British Airways, known for its daily flights to Shanghai and Beijing from Heathrow, has halted operations in response to this warning.   An official statement released on Wednesday morning read, "We have suspended all flights to and from mainland China with immediate effect following advice from the Foreign Office against all but essential travel. We apologize ...
New footage of Kobe Bryant's helicopter circling 'aggressively' overhead before deadly crash surfaces
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New footage of Kobe Bryant's helicopter circling 'aggressively' overhead before deadly crash surfaces

The emergence of new footage showing Kobe Bryant's helicopter circling aggressively before the fatal crash has surfaced. The video captures the helicopter circulating over Glendale, California, just half an hour before the Sikorsky S-76 crashed into a hillside in Calabasas, northwest of Los Angeles on Sunday. The witness who recorded the moment posted the video on Twitter, not realizing at the time that they were filming the helicopter carrying Kobe Bryant, his daughter, and others before the tragic crash. Another tweet from the same user mentioned the pilot's "aggressive circling maneuver," prompting them to start recording due to the noise. The man's residence has been confirmed to be under the flight path of the Sikorsky S-76B chopper, according to the Today show. The NBA icon, aged ...
Police arrest suspects for extorting motorists using POS machines
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Police arrest suspects for extorting motorists using POS machines

Operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested seven suspects who allegedly used Point of Sale (POS) machines to extort unsuspecting motorists. The arrested suspects extorted motorists along LASU-Igando Expressway by claiming to be on contract with Ikotun-Igando Local Council Development Area in Alimosho Local Government Area. After a victim filed a complaint, the suspects were apprehended by the police. They were identified as Taiwo Falodun (48), Mukaila Atanda (48), Adedire Olaniyi (40), Chibuzor Eze (26), Akinseye Alex (48), Rasak Eko (50), and Aro Dotun (46). Reportedly, the suspects extorted one of their victims of N41,000 for not speeding on the Expressway on Thursday, January 23. The...
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          View this post on Instagram                   With the annual returns filing deadline for corporate bodies approaching in 4 days, the eTax platform offers a seamless, quick, and secure method to upload and file your annual returns. Visit www.etax.lirs.net to fulfill your civic responsibility and comply with the law. #taxdidit #lagosisworking #payyourtax A post shared by LIRS (@lirsgovng) on Jan 27, 2020 at 4:09pm PST Only 2 days remain before the annual returns filing deadline for corporate bodies. Take advantage of the eTax platform for a seamless and expeditious process to submit your annual returns.   Fulfill your civic responsibility and stay compliant with the law. #taxdidit #lagosisworking #payyourtax
The Recreation of Coronavirus by Australian Scientists Brings Hope for a Cure
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The Recreation of Coronavirus by Australian Scientists Brings Hope for a Cure

After successfully recreating the deadly coronavirus, Australian scientists are hinting at the possibility of a cure being within reach. The breakthrough announcement was made by a team of researchers at the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity in Melbourne on Wednesday, January 29. This development is expected to expedite the process of creating a vaccine. The Doherty Institute Deputy Director, Mike Catton, informed reporters that the sample, obtained from an infected patient, will be shared with the World Health Organization and laboratories globally. Speaking to the press, Mike Catton expressed, “We’ve planned for an incident like this for many, many years and that’s really why we were able to get an answer so quickly. This is a step...
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Grab the Chance to Apply at the University of Kansas, US!

Exciting Opportunity for High-Achieving Undergraduates at the University of Kansas for May 2020 intake! Experience top-tier education at the University of Kansas (KU) at an affordable cost, set in a nurturing, student-centered, and lively environment in the heart of the U.S. Ranked as the #55 top public university by U.S. News & World Report, KU welcomes a diverse student body of over 28,000 from 100+ countries. This esteemed research university has established collaborations with leading global enterprises like Ford, Microsoft, Samsung, Disney, and Coca-Cola. The KU Academic Accelerator Program is conveniently located less than 40 minutes away from the cosmopolitan Kansas City, a thriving center for culture, commerce, and an international...
Buhari Expresses Shock at Increasing Insecurity
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Buhari Expresses Shock at Increasing Insecurity

President Buhari expressed surprise at the escalating insecurity witnessed across the nation.   The Nigerian leader made these remarks during a visit to the state house by prominent citizens from Niger State led by Governor Alhaji Sani Bello. He lamented that the activities of bandits had compelled many to abandon their farms and homes.   Buhari pledged tougher measures against the bandits who have made life difficult for Nigerians, stating that the rising insecurity is an evil plan against the country.   He further added:   “I was taken aback by what is happening in the North-west and other parts of the country. “During our campaigns, we knew about Boko Haram. What is coming now is surprising. It is not ethnicity or r...
Kim Kardashian Shares New Photos of North and Saint West Getting Along, Reveals They Have Overcome Sibling Rivalry
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Kim Kardashian Shares New Photos of North and Saint West Getting Along, Reveals They Have Overcome Sibling Rivalry

Kim Kardashian has openly discussed the sibling rivalry between her first two children, North and Saint West.   In the past, she has mentioned North's limited tolerance for Saint. However, with the arrival of Chicago and Psalm, North bonded with her younger siblings.   Kim has now revealed that the kids have moved beyond the sibling rivalry phase and are now getting along.     She has shared new photos showing North and Saint West getting along, with the caption: "They get along now."   More photos can be seen below.  
Armed Robbers Apprehended for Fatally Attacking a Married Couple
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Armed Robbers Apprehended for Fatally Attacking a Married Couple

The Abia State Police Command has apprehended and publicly presented a suspected armed robber known as Kingsley Emezue, also identified as Pakins, alongside his accomplices Enyinna Asiegbu (25) and Promise Sunday Obilor, aka Esere (26), for the alleged murder of a couple in front of their three children. Commissioner Ene Okon of the Abia State Police informed reporters that the detained suspects were affiliated with Sampson Iheukwumere Nwokocha, also known as Grave, a notorious robber who was killed by the police in December. He stated that the suspects, who had initially gone into hiding after their gang leader's death, returned to Umuahia in January 2020, believing that the search for them had been called off. “The gang appear...