The Tragic Incident at an Instagram Influencer’s Party
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The Tragic Incident at an Instagram Influencer’s Party

Three individuals lost their lives at a party hosted by an Instagram influencer in Moscow, Russia. The incident occurred when partygoers jumped into a swimming pool filled with dry ice, intended to create a visual effect.   Yekaterina Didenko, the Instagram influencer, was celebrating her 29th birthday at an indoor pool complex. During the celebration, 55lbs of dry ice was poured into the pool in an attempt to produce a visual spectacle.   Unfortunately, the use of dry ice in an enclosed space can lead to the displacement of oxygen, posing fatal consequences. Dry ice, which is frozen carbon dioxide, can be non-toxic in small quantities, but in poorly-ventilated areas, it can become hazardous.   As individuals inhale carbon dioxide instead of oxygen, they may experience symptoms...
An Instagram influencer’s party turns tragic as partygoers jump into a pool filled with dry ice
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An Instagram influencer’s party turns tragic as partygoers jump into a pool filled with dry ice

Tragedy struck at an Instagram influencer's party in Moscow, Russia, as three people met their demise after jumping into a swimming pool filled with dry ice in an attempt to create a visual effect.   The influencer, Yekaterina Didenko, was celebrating her 29th birthday at an indoor pool complex. Partygoers poured 55lbs of dry ice into the pool in an ill-fated effort to create a visual spectacle.   However, the consequences were fatal, as the buildup of non-toxic frozen carbon dioxide in the pool's low-ventilated space led to the displacement of oxygen, resulting in tragic outcomes.   As the partygoers unknowingly inhaled the carbon dioxide, symptoms such as rapid heart rate, clumsiness, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, collapse, convulsions, coma, and ultimate...
Linda Ikeji partners ECOBANK to empower young ladies with her 'Selfmade Woman Conference' in April 
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Linda Ikeji partners ECOBANK to empower young ladies with her 'Selfmade Woman Conference' in April 

The upcoming 'Selfmade Woman Conference,' scheduled for April, will see a collaboration between leading financial institution ECOBANK Nigeria and prominent media entrepreneur and blogger, Linda Ikeji. The conference, initiated by Ikeji in 2013, serves as a platform to mentor and financially empower young female entrepreneurs. Set to take place on April 25th in Lagos, Nigeria, this conference marks its second edition, following the successful inaugural event in April 2017 that attracted over 3,000 young women. Ikeji, renowned as Africa's top blogger, has consistently used her influence to encourage financial independence among young Nigerian women and has also provided funding and support for budding female entrepreneurs. Highlighting her commitment to women's empowerment, Ikeji has pers...
Shocking Discovery Made by Landlady in Room Rented to Two “Respectable” Ladies (with Photos)
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Shocking Discovery Made by Landlady in Room Rented to Two “Respectable” Ladies (with Photos)

A shocking incident occurred when a Thai landlady received complaints from a neighbor about maggots entering her room from the adjacent property rented to two "respectable" ladies.   Upon investigation, Patamavadee, 33, discovered the room unlocked but the door locked. Using a spare key to enter, she was greeted by a distressing sight - the room was filled with trash, leftover food, old clothes, and foam, emitting a foul odor. To her horror, she found feces wrapped in a towel in the bathroom and maggots infesting the space.   Expressing her surprise on Facebook, Patamavadee shared that she had heard of renters leaving rooms in a terrible state, but never expected it to happen to her. Faced with the daunting task of cleaning up, she ha...
Shocking Discovery in a Rented Room
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Shocking Discovery in a Rented Room

Two "respectable" ladies rented a room from a Thai landlady were found to have left it in an appalling state. The landlady, Patamavadee, 33, received complaints of maggots coming from her property and went to investigate. What she found was shocking - the room was filled with trash, leftover food, old clothes and even feces wrapped in a towel. The situation was worsened by the presence of maggots all over the place.   Patamavadee, who had never experienced such a situation before, expressed her disbelief on Facebook. Despite the tenants being responsible and punctual in rent payment, their sudden disappearance left her with the daunting task of cleaning up the room.     In an interview with the local media, Patamavadee revealed that the tenants were two ladies who worked on Walkin...
South Africa falls into recession following economic downturn
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South Africa falls into recession following economic downturn

On Tuesday, March 3, South Africa's statistics bureau (Stats SA) reported that the country entered a recession in the final quarter of 2019. The economy contracted by 1.4% in the fourth quarter, following a revised 0.8% contraction in the third quarter, marking the third recession since the end of apartheid in 1994.     In 2019, South Africa's economy only grew by 0.2% in real terms, following a meager 0.8% growth in 2018. The fourth-quarter decline exceeded economists' predictions as the economy grapples with the aftermath of load shedding.     Weak agriculture output and transport were the primary factors contributing to the economic downturn, outweighing positive contributions from finance and government spending. Construction, mining, and manufacturing also added to the negativ...
Amotekun Bill Passed by Oyo Lawmakers in Leopard-Print Attire (Photos)
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Amotekun Bill Passed by Oyo Lawmakers in Leopard-Print Attire (Photos)

On Tuesday, March 3, the Oyo State House of Assembly passed the Amotekun bill into law.    Dressed in leopard print regalia, amulets, and armbands symbolizing combat readiness, the lawmakers unanimously approved the Oyo State Security Network Agency Bill, 2020, codenamed Operation Amotekun.    Following the gavel strike by the Speaker of the House, Adebo Ogundoyin, to pass the bill into law, they reportedly began growling like leopards.   See the photos below:     
Oyo lawmakers approve Amotekun bill dressed in leopard-print attire
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Oyo lawmakers approve Amotekun bill dressed in leopard-print attire

On Tuesday, March 3, members of Oyo State House of Assembly approved the Amotekun bill into law.    Wearing leopard print regalia, amulets, and combat-ready armbands, the lawmakers unanimously passed the Oyo State Security Network Agency Bill, 2020, codenamed Operation Amotekun.    Following the Speaker of the House, Adebo Ogundoyin's striking of the gavel, passing the bill into law, they reportedly began growling like leopards.   Images from the event are shown below;     
Anthony Joshua’s Bold Prediction for His Heavyweight Clash with Kubrat Pulev
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Anthony Joshua’s Bold Prediction for His Heavyweight Clash with Kubrat Pulev

In a bold statement, the heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua, has pledged to defeat Kubrat Pulev in the 11th round of their upcoming clash in June 2020.   Set to face the Bulgarian at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Joshua is eyeing a potential showdown with Tyson Fury later in the year.   Speaking to William Hill, Joshua remarked, "He's been in the game for a while, he went to the top level and then he got defeated. So he knows his way around the ring. He's had his chance at the top level and now he's coming back again, so he's probably going to try and get it right."   "I'll be expecting a more polished, smarter Pulev, and he can bang a bit as well. He's had a few knockouts on his record as well, he can bang and he can box so he's a boxer-puncher. It's kind of like what my sty...
Suspected foreign job scammers arrested in Bauchi
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Suspected foreign job scammers arrested in Bauchi

The arrest of two suspected foreign job scammers has been carried out by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Bauchi. The suspects, Obi Sobenna Jude and Robert Sunday Olaoluwa, were apprehended following an intelligence report received by the EFCC's Kaduna Zonal Office from the Intelligence and Special Operations Section (ISOS) of the anti-graft agency. The arrest took place at their residence in New GRA, Bayan Gida Yerima Gyade, Bauchi State on February 29, 2020. EFCC's spokesperson, Tony Orilade, confirmed the arrest and revealed that the suspects posed as hiring managers of TTEC, a reputable company in the USA, on the website snagajob.com. They also used paxful.com for trading bitcoins and admitted to using various techniques to defraud their victims. Upon searching...