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'The place is bustling' – Trump cheers as people rush to bars to have drinks after Supreme court overturns Wisconsin Governor's lockdown order
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'The place is bustling' – Trump cheers as people rush to bars to have drinks after Supreme court overturns Wisconsin Governor's lockdown order

US President, Donald Trump, expressed his excitement on Twitter on Thursday after seeing photos on social media of people heading to bars and the streets following a judge's decision to overturn Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers' stay-at-home lockdown order. Trump hailed the court's ruling as a 'victory,' stating that 'people want to get on with their lives.' The State Supreme Court made a surprising decision by striking down Governor Tony Evers' stay-at-home order, citing the administration's overreach in extending the mandate for another month without consulting legislators. It marked the first of its kind ruling in the US, a nation that has endured over 82,000 deaths from Coronavirus. Donald Trump responded to the news by tweeting: ''The...
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The place is bustling – Trump cheers as people rush to bars to have drinks after Supreme court overturns Wisconsin Governor’s lockdown order
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The place is bustling – Trump cheers as people rush to bars to have drinks after Supreme court overturns Wisconsin Governor’s lockdown order

On Thursday, US President, Donald Trump, expressed his excitement on Twitter after seeing photos of people flooding to bars and the streets following the overturn of Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers' stay-at-home lockdown order by a judge. According to Trump, the court's decision was a 'win' because 'people want to get on with their lives.'     The State Supreme Court made a controversial decision to strike down Governor Tony Evers' stay-at-home order, stating that the Evers' administration exceeded its authority by extending the mandate for another month without consulting legislators.     This ruling was unprecedented in the US, a country that has suffered over 82,000 deaths from COVID-19.   Donald Trump also commented on the news, tweeting, ''The Great State of Wisconsin, home to ...
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Elderly woman demands justice after 43-year-old man raped her 13-year-old granddaughter, and allegedly got her son arrested after he caught him in the act (video)
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Elderly woman demands justice after 43-year-old man raped her 13-year-old granddaughter, and allegedly got her son arrested after he caught him in the act (video)

An elderly woman, Iyabode Olatunji, is seeking justice after her 13-year-old granddaughter, Rodiyah, was allegedly raped by a 43-year-old man in their apartment located along Agbowo express in Ibadan, Oyo state. According to a Twitter user @AlaOluwaseun, who shared the story online, he encountered the distressed elderly lady inside a cab, crying profusely. He took her to a corner where he captured a video of her narrating the harrowing ordeal. In the video, Madam Olatunji, speaking in Yoruba, recounted how her granddaughter, who sells kerosine, would be lured into the accused man's apartment with the pretense of fetching something for him during her sales visits. It was alleged that the man would then force himself on the girl after enticing her with N100. Madam Olatunji revealed that ...
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Yetunde Bajomo, emerges as winner of The faSttest shedder, Nigeria’s premier weight loss reality TV Show Season 3
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Yetunde Bajomo, emerges as winner of The faSttest shedder, Nigeria’s premier weight loss reality TV Show Season 3

The victor of The Fastest Shedder, Nigeria's noteworthy weight loss reality TV Show Season 3, is Yetunde Bajomo. Sponsored by Three Crowns milk, the premier weight loss reality TV show concluded on April 18, 2020. Yetunde Bajomo emerged as the winner with the highest % weight loss of 26.6, shedding off 31.6kg and winning the flagship prize of a car. Her weight transformed from 118.8kg at the start of the show to 87.2kg at the end. The show commenced on January 18, 2020, as a 90-day program for viewers across Nigeria. Ten housemates, also known as Shedders, participated, each with an average weight of 100kg. They underwent supervised conditions in a boot camp, involving daily physical exercise, healthy eating habits, nutrition coaching, mental tasks, and entertaining activities. This aime...
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Anthony Joshua's world title fight with Kubrat Pulev put back to October due to Coronavirus crisis 
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Anthony Joshua's world title fight with Kubrat Pulev put back to October due to Coronavirus crisis 

The world title fight between Anthony Joshua and Kubrat Pulev has been rescheduled to October due to the impact of the Coronavirus crisis, representing a potential obstacle to a much-anticipated clash with Tyson Fury in 2021. Originally slated for June 20 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, the fight will now be postponed to a date between October and December due to the uncertainties surrounding the allowance and size of crowds at sporting events. Eddie Hearn, Joshua's promoter, stated that they aim to narrow the time gap between fights, with a prospective matchup against Tyson Fury also on the cards for 2021. A representative image of Anthony Joshua can be seen below:
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An award of N10m made by the court to a man who filed a lawsuit against DSS and Hanan, Buhari’s daughter, after being illegally detained for purchasing a sim card previously used by her
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An award of N10m made by the court to a man who filed a lawsuit against DSS and Hanan, Buhari’s daughter, after being illegally detained for purchasing a sim card previously used by her

A businessman, Anthony Okolie, has been awarded the sum of N10m by a Federal High Court in Asaba, Delta state. He was detained by the Department of State Services (DSS) for using a sim card that was previously owned by President Buhari's daughter, Hanan Buhari. Okolie, an Asaba-based businessman, was arrested and detained by the DSS on July 19, 2019, for using a telephone line previously owned by Hanan. According to Okolie, he was in custody, handcuffed, until September 22, 2019, for a period of 10 weeks, without any charges, as the DSS awaited Hanan, who was studying in the UK at the time. Following his release, Okolie filed a lawsuit against the DSS, President Buhari's daughter, and MTN for N500m in damages for the violation of his rights. On Thursday, th...
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Lagosians call for the reinstatement of keke due to increased traffic following the ease of lockdown
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Lagosians call for the reinstatement of keke due to increased traffic following the ease of lockdown

Following the ease of lockdown by the Lagos State government, many Lagosians have taken to Twitter to demand the return of keke in order to alleviate the difficulties they face on Lagos roads.   This discussion has emerged due to the heightened traffic, insufficient buses to transport people to their destinations, and the fear caused by the unsafe nature of buses during the pandemic.    
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Ondo uncovers N4.3bn kept in secret account for 10 years
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Ondo uncovers N4.3bn kept in secret account for 10 years

The government of Ondo state has revealed that N4.3bn has been discovered in a secret account that had been maintained for over a decade. The disclosure was made by Donald Ojogo, the Ondo Commissioner for Information and Orientation, in a statement released on Thursday, May 14. According to Ojogo, the funds were uncovered as a result of discreet financial intelligence by the Commissioner for Finance, Mr. Wale Akinterinwa. The money had been held in a third generation bank without following due process for more than 10 years. The Commissioner emphasized the efforts made at the beginning of the administration to conduct a comprehensive inventory of all government assets and liabilities, including its liquidity status. This exercise aimed to avoid sensationalism and unnecessary discord. Th...
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Olusegun Obasanjo Warns of Potential Extreme Poverty for 80 Million Africans without Action
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Olusegun Obasanjo Warns of Potential Extreme Poverty for 80 Million Africans without Action

Former Nigeria President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has cautioned that the African continent may face severe economic repercussions from the Coronavirus pandemic if measures are not implemented to bolster agriculture in the region. As of Thursday morning, the African continent has recorded 72,391 cases of Coronavirus, resulting in 2,493 deaths and 25,269 recoveries. Nigeria has reported 4,971 cases of the novel Coronavirus. Obasanjo and ex-Prime Minister of Ethiopia, Desalegn Boshe, have outlined the necessary actions Africa must take in order to survive post-Covid-19. Providing the warning on Thursday during a publication on the International Fund for Agricultural Development’s w...
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