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Eniola Aluko appointed as Aston Villa’s inaugural Women’s sporting director
22Jan By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Eniola Aluko appointed as Aston Villa’s inaugural Women’s sporting director

Eni Aluko, the former England Women striker, has been appointed as the sporting director of Aston Villa Women.    The 32-year-old former Nigerian-British footballer, who earned 102 caps for England during her career, recently announced her retirement from playing after leaving Juventus Women.    Upon being named the first-ever sporting director of Villa Women, Aluko, who previously played for Chelsea and Juventus, expressed her gratitude towards several individuals who assisted her in securing the position, including Aston Villa assistant coach, John Terry.    She commented, "I'm very excited to transition into a sporting director role. I feel it's something that I'm ready for at this point in my career. I've always been passionate about the women's game, its development and s...
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Three killed by Lassa fever in Kano, 292 on watch list
22Jan By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Three killed by Lassa fever in Kano, 292 on watch list

The recent outbreak of Lassa fever in Kano State has resulted in the deaths of three individuals, whilst 292 persons who had contact with the late victims are on the state's health watch list. Kano's Commissioner of Health, Dr. Aminu Ibrahim Tsanyawa, confirmed the outbreak during a press conference on Wednesday January 22, revealing that two doctors and a patient believed to be the first victim had succumbed to the disease. Dr. Tsanyawa further divulged that thorough monitoring of the 292 individuals who had contact with the late victims is ongoing, with the aim to swiftly quarantine those displaying symptoms of the disease and prevent its spread. The first victim of the recent outbreak in the state was a 28-year-old pregnant woman from Gwale LGA. She fell sick two weeks after her mot...
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First transgender soldier in South Korea discharged from the military
22Jan By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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First transgender soldier in South Korea discharged from the military

South Korea’s initial transgender soldier has been expelled from the army after undergoing gender reassignment surgery to transition into a woman. Sgt. Byun Hui-su, who underwent the surgery in Thailand while on leave last year, had expressed her desire to continue serving in the female corps. However, she was voted out by a military panel today. The army stated that despite efforts to safeguard soldiers' rights and prevent discrimination, Byun's surgery rendered her unfit for service. In response, Byun vowed to contest the decision. During a press conference at the Center for Military Human Right Korea, Sgt. Byun Hui-su declared, “I will continue to fight until the day I can remain to serve in the army. I’ll challenge the decision until the end, to the Supreme Court.” Describing her...
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Before Contacting EFCC, Follow These Steps If Your Facebook Account Is Hacked
22Jan By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Before Contacting EFCC, Follow These Steps If Your Facebook Account Is Hacked

Guidance has been provided by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to Nigerians on actions to take in the event of a hacked Facebook account.   Prior to contacting the EFCC regarding a hacked account, the commission advises individuals to take these precautionary steps.   The following information was shared:   Reporting a Hacked Facebook Account Before contacting the EFCC to report about your hacked Facebook account, ensure you've followed these steps: . Try changing your password . If you are unable to do that, inform your family and friends about the compromise on your account . Report the hacked account to Facebook (the EFCC cannot take down your Facebook account) by: asking your contacts to report the hacked profile or create a new profile and report the old acc...
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Tributes pour in as Monty Python star Terry Jones dies aged 77 after long battle against rare dementia that robbed him of speech
22Jan By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Tributes pour in as Monty Python star Terry Jones dies aged 77 after long battle against rare dementia that robbed him of speech

The world is mourning the loss of Monty Python star Terry Jones, who passed away at 77 after a prolonged battle with a rare form of dementia that took away his ability to speak. The actor and comedian's family announced the sad news, expressing their deep sadness at the passing of their beloved husband and father. Jones' family paid tribute to his unique individuality, intellect, and extraordinary humor that brought joy to millions for more than six decades, and they extended their gratitude to his medical professionals and caregivers. The statement also acknowledged the hope for the complete eradication of the disease in the future. Many tributes have been pouring in for Jones, with Sir Michael Palin describing him as kind, generous, and passionate about living life to the fullest. Fello...
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Rabbit Farming: Earn 18% ROI on your Capital Every Quarter
22Jan By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Rabbit Farming: Earn 18% ROI on your Capital Every Quarter

Investing in livestock is on the rise, providing a reliable source of income for households, and rabbit rearing has emerged as a lucrative venture.   The demand for rabbit meat is high, yet the supply has not been able to keep up. Rabbit rearing has become a highly profitable business as consumers increasingly prefer its white meat over beef and goat.   WeU Integrated Limited is currently working towards establishing the largest rabbit farm in the southwest region of Nigeria, with a capacity of 55,000 rabbits. You can become a part of our enterprise by investing with WEU and receiving returns of 18-20% within 90 days. The minimum investment amount is 50,000 Naira. With over 11 years of experience as an agro-allied compa...
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Loads of PDA as Actress Bella Thorne and her Italian Partner Benjamin Mascolo Share Romantic Photos
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Loads of PDA as Actress Bella Thorne and her Italian Partner Benjamin Mascolo Share Romantic Photos

American actress Bella Thorne, 22, and her Italian boyfriend, singer Benjamin Mascolo, 26, looked deeply in love in romantic photos they posted from their recent getaway to the Dominican Republic. One photo shows a shirtless Benjamin embracing Bella, who was dressed in a revealing leopard print bikini. Sharing the photos on his Instagram page, Benjamin wrote: 'Taking a lil time off social media and enjoying the company of people I love �� Feeling very grateful at life right now, I’m one very lucky young man. .   The former Disney star also left a playful comment for her boyfriend, writing: 'I love daddy' along with heart-eye emojis.   Enjoy more snapshots below. ...
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Twitter users show support for a South African girl following her tweet about being raped on the first day of 2020 and taking HIV medications since then
22Jan By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Twitter users show support for a South African girl following her tweet about being raped on the first day of 2020 and taking HIV medications since then

Twitter users expressed sympathy for Mandisa Makubu, a South African girl who shared on the platform that she was raped on January 1, 2020, and has been on HIV medication since then.   Mandisa revealed her ordeal with the intention of finding healing.   Reactions from Twitter users and more photos of her can be seen below.    
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Maid caught on camera repeatedly dipping toddler’s hand into boiling water (graphic photos/video)
22Jan By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Maid caught on camera repeatedly dipping toddler’s hand into boiling water (graphic photos/video)

An arrest has been made in Singapore after a maid was captured on video repeatedly scalding a toddler's hand in boiling water. The footage, recorded by the girl's mother, showed the horrific incident taking place in the family's kitchen. The mother, Amy Low Mei Liang, posted the clip online along with her allegations, triggering a widespread outcry. The maid initially denied the act, claiming the toddler had touched the pot herself. However, suspicious behavior and insistence on returning to her home led to the discovery of the shocking truth. The child can be heard screaming in agony as her hand is exposed to the boiling water multiple times in the video. The maid reportedly mentioned that an agency representative had suggested that causing harm to the child would facilitate her retur...
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