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Elizabeth Warren Resigns from Presidential Race Following Disastrous Super Tuesday Results

5Mar

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Elizabeth Warren Resigns from Presidential Race Following Disastrous Super Tuesday Results

Following her poor performance in the recent primary poll, Democratic presidential hopeful Elizabeth Warren has ended her campaign. The Massachusetts senator made the announcement on Thursday, March 5, after managing to gather only 65 delegates. She was unable to secure a victory in any state on Tuesday, including her home state where her rival, Joe Biden, emerged as the winner. To clinch the Democratic nomination, a minimum of 1,991 delegates is required. The winner is expected to be determined in July after subsequent primaries. Currently, former Vice President Joe Biden leads with 595 delegates.

My aides stole money in my bedroom – Senator Ajibola Bashiru

5Mar

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My aides stole money in my bedroom – Senator Ajibola Bashiru

Senator Ajibola Bashiru, the representative for Osun Central Senatorial District, has disclosed that funds were stolen from his bedroom by his political aides in December 2019. This revelation comes after he denied allegations of apprehending five of his aides for embezzling sums "ranging from N30 billion to N30 million and or 100,000 dollars". In a Facebook post, Bashiru addressed the allegations, stating, “Many well-wishers have brought to my attention a campaign of calumny in the social media by some disgruntled elements that I caused five of my aides to be arrested over an alleged stolen amount ranging from N30 billion to N30 million and or 100,000 dollars, depending on their levels of fantasy.” In an interview with The Nation, the lawmaker confirmed that two of his aides were detai...

Court suspends Oshiomhole’s suspension as APC chairman

5Mar

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Court suspends Oshiomhole’s suspension as APC chairman

A Federal High Court in Kano has set aside a ruling by the Federal High Court in Abuja which suspended Adams Oshiomhole as the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The decision was made on Thursday, March 5. It is uncertain whether the court has the jurisdiction to set aside the previous ruling. However, Justice Lewis Allagoa, who gave the judgement, ordered the police and Department of State Service (DSS) to provide security for Oshiomhole to resume his office. According to Vanguard, Justice Lewis Alagoa ordered that the status quo ante Bellum be maintained, adding that pending the hearing of the motion on notice by the applicant Aliyu Muhammad Rabiu, the defendants (the APC, Oshiomhole, IG of Police, INEC and DGSS) should not give...

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Footballers Your Wife Secretly Admires

5Mar

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Footballers Your Wife Secretly Admires

David Beckham has been revealed as the top footballer 'your wife wants to sleep with', with 21.25 percent of the vote in a survey of 1,324 people by Ticketgum.com. The retired English former professional footballer leads the list, ahead of Tottenham's goalkeeper, Paulo Gazzaniga, and Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek, who received 15% and 13.75% of the votes, respectively. Arch-rivals Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi secured the 8th and 9th positions on the list with 6.25% and 5% of the votes, respectively. Check out the full list below: 1. David Beckham 21.25% - Retired English former professional footballer 2. Paulo Gazzaniga 15% - Tottenham Hotspur 3. Ruben Loftus-Cheek 13.75% - Chelsea

Unveiling of a Baby Factory Where Men Allegedly Impregnated Young Women in Ogun

5Mar

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Unveiling of a Baby Factory Where Men Allegedly Impregnated Young Women in Ogun

In Ogun State, the Police have unveiled a baby factory at Imedu Olori area of Mowe in Obafemi Owode Local Government Area. A statement released by the state police command spokesperson, Abimbola Oyeyemi, reveals that the baby factory was discovered based on information provided by an inmate who had escaped from the illegal home. The victim reported at the Mowe Police Station, stating that she was lured into the home and held captive for a period of time. The victim, who identified the owner of the home as Florence Ogbonna, explained that Ogbonna used to contract able-bodied men to impregnate the inmates. She added that their babies, after delivery, were taken away by the woman and never seen again. Responding to the complaint, the DPO of Mowe Division, SP Marvis Jayeola, took act...

The Discovery of a Baby Factory Where Men Were Allegedly Contracted to Get Young Ladies Pregnant in Ogun

5Mar

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The Discovery of a Baby Factory Where Men Were Allegedly Contracted to Get Young Ladies Pregnant in Ogun

At the Imedu Olori area of Mowe in Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State, the Police have uncovered a baby factory. A statement from the state police command spokesperson, Abimbola Oyeyemi, revealed that the baby factory was discovered based on information provided by an escapee from the illegal home. The victim reported at the Mowe Police Station, stating that she was lured into the home and held captive for a period of time. The victim identified Florence Ogbonna as the owner of the home and explained that Ogbonna used to contract able-bodied men to impregnate the inmates. She further added that their babies, upon delivery, were taken away by the woman and never seen again. Following the complaint, the DPO of Mowe Division, SP Marvis Jayeola, took action and deplo...

First case of coronavirus confirmed in South Africa

5Mar

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First case of coronavirus confirmed in South Africa

South Africa has reported its first case of coronavirus. According to the country's Health Minister, Dr. Zweli Mkhize, a 38-year-old man tested positive for the virus in KwaZulu-Natal after returning from Italy with his wife. The man had shown symptoms upon his return on 1 March and was isolated for testing. The National Institute for Communicable Diseases confirmed the case and stated that the couple also has two children. The authorities have identified and isolated contacts and deployed a team to KwaZulu-Natal for further investigation.

South Africa Reports First Case of Coronavirus

5Mar

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South Africa Reports First Case of Coronavirus

The confirmation of the first case of coronavirus in South Africa has been announced. On Thursday, Dr. Zweli Mkhize, the Health Minister of the country, revealed in a statement that a 38-year-old man tested positive for the (COVID-19) virus in KwaZulu-Natal after a recent visit to Italy with his wife. Upon returning home on 1 March, the man was isolated due to the symptoms he was displaying during a medical check-up. In his statement, Dr. Mkhize said, "This morning, Thursday 5 March, the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) confirmed that a suspected case of coronavirus has tested positive. The patient is a 38-year-old male who travelled to Italy with his wife. They were part of a group of 10 people and they arrived b...

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'Floyd Mayweather Sets $600m Price for Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov Fights'

5Mar

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“`html 'Floyd Mayweather Sets $600m Price for Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov Fights'

Retired boxer Floyd Mayweather has announced his asking price for his 2020 comeback, demanding $600 million to take on UFC stars Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov. The undefeated American, who last defeated McGregor in a lucrative bout earning him $300 million in August 2017, is preparing for a return to the ring. Earlier this year, Mayweather hinted at a potential rematch with Conor McGregor by sharing a poster of the pair with "Mayweather vs McGregor 2 2020". According to Mirror UK, Mayweather is collaborating with UFC chief Dana White to determine his rematch with McGregor or a showdown with Russian UFC rival Khabib Nurmagomedov. Speaking at an event at London's York Hall, promoted by DKM Promot...

18 suspected cases of coronavirus identified in Nigeria – NCDC

5Mar

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18 suspected cases of coronavirus identified in Nigeria – NCDC

According to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), a total of 18 suspected cases of coronavirus have been identified in Nigeria. In its fifth national situation report, the NCDC disclosed that there have been no new confirmed cases of coronavirus in the country. The 18 individuals identified as suspected cases are located in Lagos, Ogun, Kano, and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) as of March 4, 2020. It was reported that 78 out of 148 passengers who were on the same flight as the Italian man confirmed to have the virus have been interviewed. The NCDC stated that the confirmed case is in stable condition at the designated treatment facility for COVID-19 at the Infectious Disease Hospital (IDH) in Yaba, Lagos. The report also mentioned the activation of a multi-sectoral nation...