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Bauchi state reports three new cases of Lassa fever

25Jan

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Bauchi state reports three new cases of Lassa fever

Bauchi State has confirmed three new cases in the recent Lassa fever outbreak across the country. The state's Executive Chairman of Bauchi State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, Dr. Rilwanu Mohammed, announced the cases on Friday, January 24. He stated that heightened surveillance measures have been implemented following the outbreak, which resulted in fatalities in Kano State, including among healthcare staff. Dr. Mohammed acknowledged that the recent outbreak has caused fear among healthcare workers in the state. He expressed concerns, saying: “This year, we have had 15 suspected cases of Lassa fever, of which three have been confirmed. One major concern is the lack of a vaccine; we only have treatment and prophylaxis protocols for contacts and confirmed cases. “Do...

Anger of Manchester United Fans Reaches Boiling Point: Mass Walk-out Planned for February 1

25Jan

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Anger of Manchester United Fans Reaches Boiling Point: Mass Walk-out Planned for February 1

Manchester United supporters are preparing to carry out a mass walkout from Old Trafford on February 1, demonstrating their frustration and fury towards the club's owners, the Glazer family, and Chief Executive Ed Woodward, as it has escalated to a 'point of no return.' The fans' decision to organize a large-scale walkout stems from the perceived lack of substantial investment in players, the failure to secure Premier League titles, and disappointing performances since the retirement of legendary coach Alex Ferguson in 2013, coupled with reports of the club's reluctance to pay appropriate fees for new player signings, despite the evident lack of quality players on the pitch. ...

Househelp caught on third attempt of poisoning his boss and his family with sniper (video)

25Jan

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Househelp caught on third attempt of poisoning his boss and his family with sniper (video)

The piece of news reveals the apprehension of a househelp for attempting to poison his employer and the employer's family using the insecticide 'Sniper' on three occasions. The househelp, named Uche Soroibe from Ideato in Imo State, initially claimed that he intended to commit suicide with the insecticide. However, upon further interrogation, he confessed to attempting to kill his employer's family after losing N750k to fraudsters. Uche stated that he met the fraudsters at a bus stop in Oyingbo area of Lagos state, who promised to refund the money after using it for an undisclosed business. He attempted to kill the family with the insecticide after realizing that he had lost the money. Fortunately, his first attempt had no effect, and his second attempt was thwarted by his boss's wife ...

Climate activist Vanessa Nakate calls out racism in the media for cropping her out of a photo with Greta Thunberg

25Jan

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Climate activist Vanessa Nakate calls out racism in the media for cropping her out of a photo with Greta Thunberg

A Ugandan climate activist, Vanessa Nakate, expressed her outrage after being excluded from a photo that featured Greta Thunberg and other climate activists. Vanessa, who attended the World Economic Forum 2020 at Davos, along with Greta Thunberg, was disappointed to discover that she had been cropped out of a photo published by the Associated Press. She took to Twitter to address this issue. During a news conference on climate change, which took place on Friday, January 24, Nakate was present alongside other climate activists such as Thunberg, Luisa Neubauer, Isabelle Axelsson, and Loukina Tille. Although a photo was taken after the press conference, the news agency had already excluded Nakate when they published it online. Many people accused the news agency of racism, as...

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FFK, Apostle Suleiman, others drag Femi Adesina over his statement attacking CAN

25Jan

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FFK, Apostle Suleiman, others drag Femi Adesina over his statement attacking CAN FFK, Apostle Suleiman, others drag Femi Adesina over his statement attacking CAN

Femi Fani-Kayode, Apostle Johnson Suleiman, and other Nigerians have criticized Femi Adesina, President Buhari's Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, for his recent statement condemning the Christian Association of Nigeria CAN. Adesina condemned CAN for its criticism of President Buhari over the recent beheading of the association's chairman in Michika Local government area, Reverend Lawan Andimi. Andimi was abducted by the sect members on January 9th after an attack in his community. He was beheaded by the sect members this week after he allegedly refused to denounce his Christian faith. In his statement, Adesina accused CAN of trying to portray President Buhari as "anti-Christian" in its reacti...

First Photo of Pamela Anderson, 52, and Husband Jon Peters, 74, Revealed After Their Secret Wedding

25Jan

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First Photo of Pamela Anderson, 52, and Husband Jon Peters, 74, Revealed After Their Secret Wedding

Pamela Anderson and movie mogul Jon Peters have shared their first photo together after their secret wedding. After more than 30 years, the couple reunited and discreetly kept their relationship. Last week, the Baywatch star and the 74-year-old Hollywood mogul said 'I do' in a private ceremony in Malibu. The 52-year-old American-Canadian actress posted a lovely photo of them together on Twitter and captioned it, 'Happy Couple.' She also shared a photo from 1989, their first time dating, with the caption: '#Pamela Peters.' This marks Pamela Anderson's fifth marriage. Her ex-husbands include rock star Tommy Lee, whom she was married to from 1995 to 1998. They share two adult sons: 23-year-old Brandon and 22-year-old Dylan. She ...

Nigerian Immigration Service thwarts trafficking attempt of 9 girls at Lagos airport

25Jan

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Nigerian Immigration Service thwarts trafficking attempt of 9 girls at Lagos airport

The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) announced on Saturday, January 25, that it successfully prevented the trafficking of nine girls through the Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos to destinations including Lebanon, Cairo, Dubai, and India. In a statement released by NIS’ spokesman Sunday James, it was disclosed that the girls, who were set to board Ethiopian, Peace, Egypt, and East Airlines, were apprehended as they couldn't provide any information about their prospective employers or the nature of their jobs in the countries they were going to. Two of the girls admitted they were "going to hustle" in Dubai, while the rest claimed they were going to India for “medical treatment without referrals.” “The confessed they were going for hustle in Dubai. Another three, of the girls, cl...

Polygamy is the major cause of poverty in the North – Emir of Kano, Sanusi

25Jan

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Polygamy is the major cause of poverty in the North – Emir of Kano, Sanusi

The Emir of Kano, Sanusi, believes that polygamy is the primary factor contributing to poverty in Northern Nigeria. Speaking at the maiden convocation of the Federal University, Gusau, in Zamfara state, on Friday January 24th, he emphasized that the culture of polygamy is significantly responsible for the high poverty rate in the North compared to the South. Represented by one of his aides, Usman Bugaji, the Emir stated that the practice of marrying multiple wives and having more children than one can provide for has led to an 80 percent poverty level in the North, while the percentage is significantly lower at 20 percent in the South. He highlighted the contradiction of people unable to care for one wife yet willing to marry three, leading to children being left to beg for sustenance.

Racist White Woman Confronted on a Bus for Attacking Foreign Students for Speaking Their Native Language

25Jan

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Racist White Woman Confronted on a Bus for Attacking Foreign Students for Speaking Their Native Language

An incident on a bus in Amherst, Massachusetts, saw a racist American woman shamed for targeting foreign students conversing in their native language during the journey. According to a viral video, the woman expressed her love for people from all countries but insisted that foreigners should speak English in the United States. A white man confronted her, accusing her of racism and dismissing her statement as "baseless" since the foreign students were not engaging with her. The video was shared on Twitter by user @KerrryC with the caption: A racist white woman on a bus in Amherst, Ma., attacked a couple foreign college kids for speaking their language. Another passenger saw this, stood up to this, & put her in place. Also, she said she wants to go viral so let's help her out A ...

We are not a rubber stamp National Assembly — Senate President, Ahmed Lawan insists

25Jan

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We are not a rubber stamp National Assembly — Senate President, Ahmed Lawan insists

Senate President, Ahmed Lawan, is adamant that the National Assembly is not a rubber stamp, dismissing claims that suggest otherwise. During a belated birthday presentation by his North East Support Group at the Dutse Airport in Jigawa State, Lawan emphasized the ninth senate's unity and determination to make a positive impact on the lives of Nigerians. He likened the accusation of being a rubber stamp to "blackmail," affirming that it would not hinder the legislature from working cohesively for the benefit of the country. Lawan made it clear that the National Assembly is committed to collaborating productively with the executive arm of government, while also asserting its independence and responsibility to uphold procedural integrity. He emphasized that the legislature's cooperation with...