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Check Out Kings Lee’s Latest Music Video “Tell Me Why”
21Mar By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Check Out Kings Lee’s Latest Music Video “Tell Me Why”

Experience the newest release from German-based Nigerian RnB artist, Kings Lee - the captivating video for his latest track, "Tell Me Why."   Watch the Tell Me Why music video and catch a glimpse of Kings Lee at the Trace party alongside Koko Master, Patoranking, and other Nigerian music stars below:      
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Alert! Oby Ezekwesili warns Nigerians of the severe economic impact of the #CoronaVirusPandemic
21Mar By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Alert! Oby Ezekwesili warns Nigerians of the severe economic impact of the #CoronaVirusPandemic

Oby Ezekwesili, former Minister of Education, has advised Nigerians to prepare and start implementing financial prudence as the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic 'will be severe in Nigeria.'   Sharing her message on her Twitter handle, the former Vice President of the World Bank stated "Fellow Citizens, brace up. The economic impact of the #CoronaVirusPandemic will be severe on our country. However, do not lose hope. Make sound personal and household financial choices. Reorganize and reassess personal and family priorities immediately. Keep the faith."  
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Country Music Icon Kenny Rogers dies at 81
21Mar By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Country Music Icon Kenny Rogers dies at 81

Kenny Rogers, a country music legend who dominated the pop and country charts in the 1970s and 1980s, has passed away at the age of 81. His family confirmed his death in a statement on Saturday, announcing that he passed away peacefully at home from natural causes, surrounded by his family. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, a small private service is planned, with a public memorial to be held at a later date. Rogers, who began his career in 1957, retired from touring in 2017 at the age of 79. He was a three-time Grammy winner and a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame. Survived by his wife Wanda Miller and five children, Kenny's legacy spans across six decades.
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Coronavirus: Nigerian Medical Association orders striking doctors back to work
21Mar By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Coronavirus: Nigerian Medical Association orders striking doctors back to work

The Nigerian Medical Association has issued a directive for striking doctors to promptly resume their duties and contribute to the efforts to contain the spread of Coronavirus in the country. The President of the association, Dr Francis Adedayo Faduyile, conveyed this message during a press briefing in Abuja, where he urged all medical associations engaged in industrial actions against their management to halt their activities. Instead, he indicated that the National NMA would take charge of the disputes and engage with different government bodies. "We direct all medical associations that have declared industrial actions against their management to suspend all actions as the National NMA shall take over the dispute and interact with the different organs and agencies of the government. I...
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Concerns of West Brom’s Charlie Austin about catching coronavirus at Cheltenham Festival
21Mar By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Concerns of West Brom’s Charlie Austin about catching coronavirus at Cheltenham Festival

Charlie Austin, West Brom's striker, suspects he may have caught coronavirus during his attendance at the Cheltenham Festival last week.   The 30-year-old English professional footballer is presently in self-isolation at his residence, having displayed symptoms of COVID-19.   He mentioned that since last Saturday, he has refrained from any direct contact with his family following his consultation with the West Brom club doctor, Kevin Conrod.   Austin also disclosed his belief that he had contracted the virus, citing a spike in his temperature to 39.7 degrees Celsius and experiencing cold sweats.   When speaking with The Telegraph, he stated, 'I felt like someone had chucked a bucket of water over me. I was soaking.'    'I felt like I was fit and healthy and I could handle it. A week...
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Concerns over Charlie Austin contracting coronavirus after attending Cheltenham Festival
21Mar By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Concerns over Charlie Austin contracting coronavirus after attending Cheltenham Festival

There are worries that West Brom striker, Charlie Austin may have contracted coronavirus after his attendance at the Cheltenham Festival last week.   The 30-year-old English professional footballer is currently isolating at home as he has been displaying symptoms related to COVID-19.   He mentioned that he has had no direct contact with his family since last Saturday, after reaching out to the West Brom club doctor, Kevin Conrod.   Austin also shared that he suspects having the virus, as his body temperature reached 39.7 degrees Celsius, accompanied by cold sweats.   During an interview with The Telegraph, Austin described his experience, saying: "I felt like someone had chucked a bucket of water over me. I was soaking."   'I felt like I was fit and healthy and I co...
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Coronavirus: No plans to shut down schools, places of worship in Edo- Governor Godwin Obaseki
21Mar By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Coronavirus: No plans to shut down schools, places of worship in Edo- Governor Godwin Obaseki

Governor Godwin Obaseki: No Intention to Close Schools, Places of Worship in Edo Amid Coronavirus Concerns The Edo state government has affirmed that it has no intentions to close schools and places of worship amidst the Coronavirus pandemic.   During a meeting with religious leaders from the state on Friday, March 20th, Governor Obaseki reassured the public that there is no need to panic as the government has implemented measures to prevent the virus from entering the state. However, he emphasized that the government has also prepared measures to address the virus's spread if it does enter the state. ''There is no plan to shut down places of worship except it becomes absolutely necessary. However, we would want to appeal that for the sake of your congregation, we should look at how...
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Mike Pence’s Assistant Tests Positive for Coronavirus
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Mike Pence’s Assistant Tests Positive for Coronavirus

It was announced on Friday evening that a staff member in US Vice President Mike Pence’s office has tested positive for coronavirus.   The individual was not identified, and no further information about the person or their job was provided. This marks the first known positive test for the virus among the White House staff, raising new concerns about the safety of Washington politicians, government officials, and their staff.   Katie Miller, Pence’s press secretary, stated, "This evening we were notified that a member of the Office of the Vice President tested positive for the Coronavirus. Neither President Trump nor Vice President Pence had close contact with the individual. Further contact tracing is being conducted in accordance with CDC guidelines."   Pence leads the White House’...
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Coronavirus Infection Confirmed in Staff Member of US Vice President, Mike Pence
21Mar By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Coronavirus Infection Confirmed in Staff Member of US Vice President, Mike Pence

An individual working in the office of US Vice President Mike Pence has been diagnosed with the coronavirus, as confirmed by a spokesperson for Pence on Friday evening.   Although the specific identity and occupational details of the individual have not been disclosed by Pence’s office, this marks the first reported case of the virus among the White House staff. This revelation has raised fresh concerns regarding the well-being of Washington politicians, government officials, and their staffers.   Katie Miller, Pence’s press secretary, issued the following statement:   "‪This evening we were notified that a member of the Office of the Vice President tested positive for the Coronavirus. Neither President Trump nor Vice President Pence had close contact with the individual. Further co...
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Coronavirus: Ekiti government orders closure of schools, bans public gathering of more than 20 people
21Mar By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Coronavirus: Ekiti government orders closure of schools, bans public gathering of more than 20 people

The government of Ekiti has taken significant measures in response to the Coronavirus outbreak. A state-wide broadcast announced the immediate closure of schools and a ban on gatherings of more than 20 people in places of worship, social clubs, political gatherings, and entertainment venues. Non-essential workers, both in the public and private sectors, are encouraged to work from home, except for senior civil and public servants on grade levels 13 and above, health workers, caregivers, and others on essential duties. Additional directives were given for public transportation, with commercial drivers instructed to limit passengers and Okada riders allowed to carry only one person to minimize close contacts. Governor Fayemi revealed the formation of a 40-man Taskforce to combat the virus...
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