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EFCC denies its chairman said 'coronavirus is caused by corruption', but video evidence proves he did (watch video)
19Feb By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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EFCC denies its chairman said 'coronavirus is caused by corruption', but video evidence proves he did (watch video)

EFCC denies its chairman said 'coronavirus is caused by corruption', but video evidence proves he did (watch video) The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has denied stating that its acting chairman, Ibrahim Magu said that "Coronavirus is caused by corruption" during his speech at the passing out parade of 281 cadets of the EFCC Detective Inspector Course-5, at the Nigerian Defence Academy in Kaduna on Tuesday, February 18. According to a statement shared on its official Twitter handle, the anti-graft agency alleged that the report is false and misleading. The agency claimed that Magu said: Tackling corruption is a clarion call, given that corruption is a huge burden to the nation. It is worse than Cancer, Ebola Virus, Coronavirus and all other deadly diseases put...
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Israeli actress Meital Dohan, 40, shares insight into her separation from iconic actor Al Pacino, 79
19Feb By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Israeli actress Meital Dohan, 40, shares insight into her separation from iconic actor Al Pacino, 79

Meital Dohan, 40, has revealed the details of her split from legendary American actor, Al Pacino, 79.   The Israeli actress, who was in a relationship with Al Pacino for two years, asserted that she ended things due to their significant age difference and his reluctance to spend money on her.   Confirming the end of their relationship after the actor's solo appearance at the Oscars, Meital informed Israel's La'Isha magazine: 'it's hard to be with a man so old, even Al Pacino'.    She also alleged that she broke up with The Godfather actor after two years because Pacino 'didn't like to spend money.'    'The age gap is difficult, yes. Meital told the publication.  
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Twitter Reacts to Revelation of New Concoction Arewa Women Allegedly Use to Get High
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Twitter Reacts to Revelation of New Concoction Arewa Women Allegedly Use to Get High

An eye-opening revelation surfaced on Twitter, as a user disclosed a new method reportedly utilized by Arewa women to experience a state of euphoria, leaving other users deeply startled.   User @koloKennethK shared: "Wow. I just learnt something today. Arewa women are getting high on ₦20 Maggi dissolved in ₦100 coke (in plastic bottle). With ₦120, they get the same feeling tramadol or cough syrup gives."     The alarming revelation led to inquiries from astounded Twitter users, seeking an explanation. User @therealdaddymo1 offered a possible explanation, stating: "Just did a quick search & maybe this might allude to the issue- Opium poppies contain a small amount of opiates used in some seasonings & soda has some mind altering chemicals similar to cocaine, probably not en...
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Lagos state records first case of Lassa fever
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Lagos state records first case of Lassa fever

Lagos state has reported its first case of Lassa fever. According to the Lagos state government, the patient is currently in isolation at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital. The Commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi, emphasized the need for residents to remain calm and assured them that measures are being taken to control the spread of the disease in the state. Abayomi stated that the Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Health and the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, is conducting "contact tracing" to identify those who may have been infected. He also stressed the importance of personal hygiene and environmental sanitation as preventive measures against the spread of the disease. The commissioner advised the public to avoid contact with rat...
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<div class="my_div"> Slick Woods shares her experience of suffering another seizure while battling stage 3 cancer
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Slick Woods shares her experience of suffering another seizure while battling stage 3 cancer

Slick Woods caused concern when she posted a photo of herself after experiencing a seizure during her battle with stage 3 cancer. The model, known for walking the Savage X Fenty runway while in labor, shared a picture of her swollen face on Instagram with the caption: "Man another seizure f**k the bulls**t I'm going vegan." Followers expressed their concern and support in the comments, with some advising her to adopt a vegan diet to avoid the toxins found in animal protein. This is the second time the 23-year-old model has suffered a seizure in the span of one month. In January, she had disclosed to her Instagram followers that she experienced a seizure during the night and expressed gratitude to her photographer Chey Allegra for saving...
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Nobody has contacted me since 2018 when Lai Mohammed and 2 other ministers visited – Leah Sharibu's father, Nathan (video)
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Nobody has contacted me since 2018 when Lai Mohammed and 2 other ministers visited – Leah Sharibu's father, Nathan (video)

Leah Sharibu's father, Nathan, expressed frustration, saying that there have been no contacts since 2018 when Lai Mohammed and two other ministers visited. Nathan Sharibu, father of Leah Sharibu who was abducted by Boko Haram alongside over 100 schoolgirls in Dapchi community of Yobe State in February 2018, has placed the blame on the federal government for his daughter's continuous stay in captivity. The emotional father spoke to Channels Television on Tuesday, February 18, in commemoration of his daughter's two years in captivity. He reminded President Buhari of his promise to ensure his daughter returns home. "It is due to their lapses that my daughter is spending two years in captivity, and there is no assurance up till now. I have a special message for him. Mr. Buhari, who is the N...
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US Ambassador, Mary Beth Leonard, Assures- Immigrant Visa Ban to be Reconsidered under Specified Circumstances
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US Ambassador, Mary Beth Leonard, Assures- Immigrant Visa Ban to be Reconsidered under Specified Circumstances

The United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Mary Beth Leonard, has stated that the controversy surrounding the immigrant visa ban against Nigerians will be revisited if specific conditions are fulfilled. During a courtesy visit to the Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, in Abuja on Tuesday, February 18, Leonard mentioned that the US expects Nigeria to address issues related to information sharing. “I need to clarify something for you here. The immigrant visa ban does not affect people who are currently resident in the United States. It does not cancel the status of anyone who currently lives in the United States. What Secretary Pompeo said was that it was meant to be temporary. And it is about problems with in...
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Arrest of Herbalist and Five Others for Armed Robbery in Ogun
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Arrest of Herbalist and Five Others for Armed Robbery in Ogun

The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a herbalist and five other individuals suspected of armed robbery.   The suspects, identified as Sukanmi Ogundimu, Tosin Adebanjo, Toheeb Ogundare, Ahmed Oloyede, Emmanuel Ogunshina (also known as Emma SARS), and Adebisi Remilekun, were accused of carrying out a midnight attack on Alfa Rifhat Ashraf, resulting in injuries and machete cuts.   According to Ogun State's police spokesperson, Abimbola Oyeyemi, the incident occurred on January 21, 2020, at No 1, Akorede Estate, Olomoore behind Crescent University, Abeokuta. The suspects reportedly robbed Ashraf and his wife of five different types of mobile phones, one laptop, N60,000, and other valuables.   Following a complaint filed by the victims, the suspects were identified and subsequently...
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Oluwo of Iwo Denies Punching Agbowu of Ogbaagba, Claims to be Fighting Corruption
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Oluwo of Iwo Denies Punching Agbowu of Ogbaagba, Claims to be Fighting Corruption

The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, has once again refuted claims that he physically assaulted the Agbowu of Ogbaagba, Oba Dhirulahi Akinropo, during a peace meeting to resolve a land dispute among monarchs in Osun State. Oba Akanbi maintained that he is solely combatting corruption using traditional methods and urged his critics to leave the matter to God, cautioning against making rushed judgments without a full understanding of the situation. He accused other monarchs of engaging in land grabbing, alleging that they unlawfully seized family lands, sold them without consequences, and imprisoned anyone who opposed them. On his Instagram account, he stated: "I did not punch anyone; it's all lies! Oluwo has denied the allegations that he punched Agbowu of Ogb...
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"Good Times" actress Ja'net Dubois dies at 74
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"Good Times" actress Ja'net Dubois dies at 74

Actress Ja’net Dubois, known for her role in “Good Times,” has passed away at 74.   She reportedly died unexpectedly in her sleep and was found dead at her home in Glendale on Tuesday morning, February 18, according to TMZ.   Dubois played the character Willona Woods on the CBS sitcom “Good Times” from 1974 to 1979. Following that, she appeared in various film and TV projects, and also voiced a main character on the animated series “The PJs.”     Her work on “The PJs” earned her two Emmys for Outstanding Voice-Over Performance in 1999 and 2001. She also received a NAACP Image Award nomination in 1998 for a guest appearance on “Touched by an Angel.”   Aside from acting, Dubois co-wrote and sang the “Jeffersons” theme song, “Movin’ on Up.”   ...
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