Wednesday, March 09, 2022

Hello folks, after over a year's absence from the blogging scene due to circumstances beyond my control, I have taken time to consider bringing back JimCaddys Blog from the doldrums.


There are going to be exciting new features to look out for. I will not want to let the cat out of the bag, but as time goes on, you all will begin to see new content on this blog as we aim to return back to the blogsphere summit.

Sit back, relax and watch out. Thanks to everyone for your support and encouragement.

Cheers,

JimCaddy..

Wednesday, September 01, 2021

 The Abia Government has appealed for calm over the death of one Sunday Ugba, a Deacon at the Assemblies of God Church, who died on Monday night, along with six other persons in his house in Umuahia.


The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Ugba and others, including four children that came on holiday in his house, died after taking suya and fruit juice.

His wife was rushed, unconscious, to Federal Medical Centre, Umuahia, where she is currently receiving medical treatment.

Reacting to the incident in a statement in Umuahia on Tuesday, Abia Commissioner for Information, Okiyi Kalu, advised relatives of the deceased persons to remain calm.

Kalu stated that government had contacted all the relevant agencies “to investigate the unfortunate incident.”

“We wish to call for calm and patience to enable relevant medical authorities to properly determine the cause of the death of the seven persons,” he stated.

The commissioner conveyed the condolences of the state government to the relations and friends of the deceased.

Meanwhile, the spokesman for the Police Command in Abia, SP Geoffrey Ogbonna, said that the command had “commenced investigation into the sad incident.”

Ogbonna, however, said that no arrest had been made, adding that “investigation is ongoing to ascertain the actual cause of the deaths.”

He appealed to members of the public, especially relations and friends of the deceased, to assist the command with useful information that could help it to get to the root of the incident.

NAN reports that the only survivor in the family and first daughter of the deceased, Ijeoma, had explained that she ate the suya but did not take the juice.

Ijeoma, who said that she did not suffer any ill health, told newsmen that her father and others that took the suya and fruit drink began to experience “serious stomach pain” shortly after.

“Barely one hour after taking the suya and juice, they started feeling serious stomach pains. There was serious commotion in the house, as everybody began to roll on the ground, crying for help.

“But after about 30 minutes, there was calm. Everybody seemed to have regained themselves.

“Around 10 p.m., we all retired to sleep. Unfortunately, in the morning, I woke up to see the lifeless bodies of my dad and brothers and the four children on holiday in our house,” Ijeoma said.


Wednesday, September 01, 2021

 A middle-aged man, Chibisi Irem, on Tuesday chopped off his girlfriend’s hand for allegedly dating another man in Ebonyi.

The incident, it was gathered, took place at Ishieke community, in the Ebonyi Local Government Area of the state, where the lovers run a restaurant.

Investigations by PUNCH Metro revealed that Irem had severally warned his girlfriend, Chinyere, of her alleged infidelity with another man in the area and asked her to desist from dating the man, all to no avail.


Miss Chinyere, it was alleged, continued dealing with the man, until trouble broke out between her and Irem, on Tuesday morning.

Irem allegedly attacked his girlfriend when they were in their restaurant serving customers.

The Ebonyi State Command confirmed the incident.

The Police Public Relations Officer, Loveth Odah, said,  “Police in Ebonyi State are on the trail of a young man whose name was given as Chibisi Irem, who allegedly attacked his girlfriend with a machete at Isieke in Ebonyi Local Government Area.

“The incident occurred following a misunderstanding between the two lovers at a joint being managed by them.

“The girl suffered cuts on her upper arm as a result of the machete attack. The victim has been rushed to a hospital for medical attention.”





Culled

Wednesday, September 01, 2021

 Well what can I say!!!! It has been a while since I posted anything on my blog. This has been occasioned by a lot of events in the past few months. The Coronavirus key among the numerous events that has befallen me in the past one year. But I hope to regularly update this blog with news articles on a regular basis henceforth.


Thank you so much for your continuous support, to everyone who has encouraged me to restart the blog.

Regards,

JimCaddy

Monday, November 02, 2020

 The West African Examinations Council has released the results of the 2020 Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination.



Head of the National office, Patrick Areghan, said a total of 1,549,740 registered for the examination.


Areghan said 1,338, 348 representing 86.99 per cent obtained credit and above in a minimum of any five subjects – with or without English Language and/or Mathematics.


He said 1,003, 668 candidates representing 65.24 per cent obtained credits and above in a minimum of five subjects, including English Language and Mathematics.


To check the results, candidates were asked to visit the website of WAEC.


The PUNCH learnt that the release of the results was postponed till Monday, November 2, 2020, due to the violence and arson in the country.

Monday, September 28, 2020

A popular Nigerian lesbian, Amara has threatened that "her people" will burn Nigeria down if anything happens to her.

Recall that Amara had earlier shared a photo of herself with other lesbians hanging out together...'lesbianing and loving' she captioned the post.

 

Apparently after her tweet went viral, some people started tagging the Twitter account of the Nigerian police to her posts, hence the warning.

"see bah!!!! if you ever look for me. My lovers. if you ever look for me! Do not be quiet. Do not be fucking quiet!" She wrote on Saturday.

 

"For everyone tagging Nigerian police to my posts.  my people will burn down Nigeria. to the fucking ground. Let them look for me first" she added.

 

Update: "My people will burn Nigeria to the ground if they look for me!" - Nigerian lesbian, Amara warns people tagging police to her posts

 

Update: "My people will burn Nigeria to the ground if they look for me!" - Nigerian lesbian, Amara warns people tagging police to her posts

 

Some of "her people" replied to her tweet, saying they won't stay quiet. 

 

"We will burn it down till there is nothing left1" one wrote.

Monday, September 28, 2020

 A Bipartite Meeting between the FGN and the two Labour Centres – Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC),


 



Having been convened at the Banquet Hall, State House, Abuja to discuss emerging labour issues arising from recent cost – reflective Electricity Tariff adjustments and deregulation of the downstream sector of the Petroleum Industry,


 


Recognizing the public outcry and protest over the recent Federal Government twin policies on Electricity Tariff Reform and full implementation of deregulation of the downstream sector of the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry resulting in the planned nation-wide industrial action by Organised Labour, Bearing in mind the spiral and negative impact of COVID-19 pandemic on world economy,


 


Further bearing in mind that due to impact of COVID-19 pandemic the world is undergoing socio-economic transition which has affected price stability, sustainability of enterprises, employment, and other socio-economic indices,


 


Acknowledging that the spiral and negative impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the global economy has given rise to the need for a new socio-economic order,

Recognising the need to sustain enterprises for retention and creation of jobs as well as sustainable growth and development,


 


Acknowledging the need for social concertation between the Federal Government and workers’ representatives, namely the two Labour Centres – The NLC and TUC. 


 


To aid in the dialogue and communication, the Federal Government side made presentations to show the state of economy and the drive behind the recent cost – reflective Electricity Tariff adjustments and deregulation of the downstream sector of the Petroleum Industry,


 


Bipartite meeting to address and resolve the issues in dispute between the FG and Labour Centres were held on September 15, 24, and 27, 2020,


 


After exhaustive deliberations on the issues raised by Labour Centres, the FGN stated that it has fashioned out palliatives that would ameliorate the sufferings that Nigerian workers may experience as a result of the cost – reflective Electricity Tariff adjustments and deregulation of the downstream sector of the Petroleum Industry. The palliatives will be in the areas of transport, power, housing, agriculture and humanitarian support.


 


After thorough debates and negotiations on various issues raised by all parties, the following resolutions were reached and mutually adopted:


 


ELECTRICITY TARIFF REFORMS


The parties agreed to set up a Technical Committee comprising Ministries, Departments, Agencies, NLC and TUC, which will work for a duration of two (2) weeks effective Monday 28th September 2020, to examine: the justifications for the new policy in view of the need for the validation of the basis for the new cost reflective tariff as a result of the conflicting information from the fields which appeared different from the data presented to justify the new policy by NERC; metering deployment, challenges, timeline for massive roll – out.


 


The Technical Committee membership is as follows:


Mr Festus Keyamo, SAN – Hon. Minister of State Labour & Employment – Chairman


Mr Godwin Jedy-Agba – Hon. Minister of State Power – Member


Prof. James Momoh – Chairman National Electricity Regulatory Commission – Member


Engr. Ahmad Rufai Zakari – SA to Mr. President on Infrastructure – Member/Secretary


Dr. Onoho’Omhen Ebhohimhen – Member (NLC)


Comrade Joe Ajaero – Member (NLC)


Comrade Chris Okonkwo – Member (TUC)


1no. Representative of DISCOS – Member


 


The Terms of Reference (ToR) are as follows:


 


To examine the justification for the new policy on cost – reflective Electricity Tariff adjustments.


 


To look at the different Electricity Distribution Company (DISCOs) and their different electricity tariff vis-à-vis NERC order and mandate.


 


Examine and advise Government on the issues that have hindered the deployment of the six million meters.


 


To look into the NERC Act under review with a view to expanding its representation to include organized labour.


 


The Technical sub – committee is to submit its report within two (2) weeks. During the two weeks, the DISCOs shall suspend the application of the cost – reflective Electricity Tariff adjustments.


 


The meeting also resolved that the following issues of concern to Labour should be treated as “stand – alone” items:


 


The 40% stake of Government in the DISCO and the stake of workers to be reflected in the composition of the DISCO’s Boards.


 


An all-inclusive and independent review of the power sector operations as provided in the privatization MOU to be undertaken before the end of the year 2020, with Labour represented.


 


That going forward, the moribund National Labour Advisory Council (NLAC) be inaugurated before the end of the year 2020 to institutionalize the process of tripartism and socio dialogue on socio – economic and major labour matters to forestall crisis


 


DOWNSTREAM SECTOR DEREGULATION


 


Consequent upon the critical review of the various challenges of the downstream sector of the Nigeria oil and gas industry vis a vis the incalculable losses associated with a subsidy regime the Country has been incurring in terms of, stifled growth in the downstream sector, diminished human capital development and massive financial leakages and flight. This is in addition to the dire financial circumstances of the Federation that precludes any ability to sustain any subsidy on PMS and making deregulation of PMS inevitable. Consequently, the Parties agreed to the following:


 


All parties agreed on the urgency for increasing the local refining capacity of the nation to reduce the overdependency on importation of petroleum products to ensure energy security, reduce cost of finished products, increase employment and business opportunities for Nigerians.


 


To address (1) above, NNPC to expedite the rehabilitation of the nation’s four refineries located in Port Harcourt, Warri and Kaduna and to achieve 50% completion for Port Harcourt by December 2021, while timelines and delivery for Warri and Kaduna will be established by the inclusive Steering Committee.


 


To ensure Commitment and transparency to the processes and timelines of the rehabilitation exercise, the management of NNPC has offered to integrate the national leadership of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) and Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association (PENGASSAN) into the Steering Committee already established by the Corporation.


 


A Validation team comprising the representatives of the NNPC, Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI), Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC), NUPENG and PENGASSAN will be established to monitor progress of the rehabilitation of the refineries and the pipelines/strategic depots network and advice the Steering Committee periodically.


 


Post rehabilitation, NNPC shall involve the PENGASSAN and NUPENG in the process of establishing the operational model of the Nation’s refineries.


 


The Federal Government will facilitate the delivery of licensed modular and regular refineries, involvement of upstream companies in petroleum refining and establishing framework for financing in the downstream sector.


 


NNPC to expedite work on the Build Operate and Transfer framework for the nation’s pipelines and strategic depots network for efficient transportation and distribution of Petroleum products to match the delivery timelines of the refineries as agreed.


 


The Federal Government and its agencies to ensure delivery of 1 million CNG/LPG AutoGas conversion kits, storage skids and dispensing units under the Nigeria Gas Expansion Programme by December 2021 to enable delivery of cheaper transportation and power fuel. A Governance Structure that will include representatives of organized Labour shall be established for timely delivery.


 


GENERAL INTERVENTION


 


To cushion the impacts of the downstream sector deregulation and tariffs adjustment in the power sector, the Federal Government will implement the following:


 


A specific amount to be unveiled by the FGN in two weeks’ time will be isolated from the Economic Sustainability Programme Intervention Fund and be accessed by Nigerian Workers with subsequent provision for 240,000 under the auspices of NLC and TUC for participation in agricultural ventures through the CBN and the Ministry of Agriculture. The timeline will be fixed at the next meeting.


 


Federal Government will facilitate the removal of tax on minimum wage as a way of cushioning the impacts of the policy on the lowest vulnerable.


 


Federal Government will make available to organized labour 133 CNG/LPG driven mass transit buses immediately and provide to the major cities across the Country on a scale up basis thereafter to all States and Local Governments before December 2021.


 


Housing: 10% be allocated to Nigerian workers under the ongoing Ministry of Housing and Finance initiative through the NLC and TUC.


 


Consequently, the NLC and TUC agreed to suspend the planned industrial action.


 


ORGANISED LABOUR;

___________________ __________________

Ayuba Wabba, mni Quadri Olalaye

NLC PRESIDENT TUC PRESIDENT


_________________ __________________

Emmanuel Ugboaja Musa Lawal Ozigi, mni Secretary General NLC Secretary General TUC


_________________ __________________

Williams E. Akporeha Festus Osifo

NUPENG President PENGASSAN President


___________________ __________________

Martin Uzoegwu Chris N. Okonkwo

President NUEE President, SSAEAC


FOR GOVERNMENT:


__________________ _______________________

Timipre Sylva Festus Keyamo, SAN

Hon. Min. of State Petroleum Hon. Min. of State Labour & Employment


__________________ _____________________

Alh Lai Mohammed Godwin Jedy-Agba

Hon. Min. of Information & Culture Hon. Min. of State Power


_________________________

Sen. (Dr.) Chris Nwabueze Ngige, OON, MD.

Honourable Minister of Labour & Employment


_______________________________

Boss Mustapha

Secretary to the Government of the Federation

Wednesday, September 23, 2020

 There was outrage on Tuesday over the alleged dehumanisation of four employees of the Signatious Hotel, Warri, Delta State, by the management.



The Chairman of the hotel and former Minister of State for Education, Mr Kenneth Gbagi, was alleged to have ordered that workers – three women and a man – be stripped naked.


Their nudes were filmed and the snapshots sent online.


Activists and social media users condemned the act and urged the state Commissioner of Police, Hafiz Inuwa, to investigate the incident and arrest all those complicit.


Some right groups also took to the streets of Asaba to protest the dehumanisation of the hotel workers, identified as Gloria Oguzie, Victor Ephraim, Rosslyn Okiemute and Precious Achibong.


The activists, who carried placards with different inscriptions, such as, ‘Human rights under attack in Delta State’, and ‘We say no to bad justice in Nigeria,’ called on the federal and state governments and lawyers to assist the victims to get justice.


The leader of the protesters and Director, Young Nigerian Right Organisation, Victor Ojei, alleged that the hotel owner ordered the arrest of the workers over N5,000.


He claimed that the ladies were stripped naked in the presence of the police, who were called in to take them into custody.

He said, “Three females and one man were held hostage, stripped naked in the hotel room, photographed and put on video camera by the management of the hotel.


“Last week Friday, the management of the hotel stripped the ladies naked, filmed them in the presence of the police and at gunpoint. Cash was also withdrawn from the victims’ accounts through their ATM cards, before the police bundled them into a waiting van.


“The police, who should protect the citizens, connived with the hotel management and dehumanised them. Let’s assume that they stole the money, there are channels to address such matters.”


Also, a lawyer, Collins Chidiebere, said human rights organisations could no longer keep quiet over abuses in the state.


Chidiebere stated, “Human rights are supposed to be respected; those victims were kidnapped, held hostage, stripped naked for a period of four days, because of a mere allegation of stealing.


“There is a court of competent jurisdiction that should look into the matter and confirm whether these persons are innocent or guilty of the allegation. No one should take the law into their own hands.”


Another lawyer, Omemiroro Ogedegbe, told PUNCH Metro that a petition would be sent to the state Commissioner of Police over the matter.


He said, “The workers were arrested on Friday. By Sunday, we got information that they were not granted bail, because of their economic conditions. We intervened and asked the Divisional Police Officer to charge them.


“It was after their bail that they narrated their ordeal. They said Gbagi ordered that they should be stripped naked and videoed.”


The Director, Human Resources, Signatious Hotel, Egba Ederoghene, in a statement, said the allegations were meant to tarnish the reputation of Gbagi.


The statement was titled, ‘The futile attempt of political detractors to blackmail Gbagi’.

Ederoghene said, “We wish to categorically state that at no time did Gbagi subject any staff of the hotel to such humiliation, as he is presently bereaved and occupied with preparing for the funeral of his sister, who passed away recently.


“The management also wishes to use this opportunity to inform the public that the staff members in the pictures are part of a mali • cious conspiracy by some political detractors to bring Gbagi’s character to disrepute. This is not the first time an attempt has been made to smear the character of our chairman for whatever reason.


“In the absence of any dirt to nail Gbagi’s pristine reputation, they have descended to mudslinging by concocting fictitious stories to stir emotions and gain public attention.

“However, what those behind the recent blackmail against Gbagi do not realise is that the employees, whom they handpicked for their dirty and poorly executed job, were already under investigation by the management for conniving to steal huge sums of money from the hotel, some of which have been recovered. Confessional statements to this effect can be obtained from the Ebrumede Police Station.”


Ederoghene said the lawyers and activists speaking for the victims were sponsored “so as to serve the political interest of their paymasters.”

The former minister, in his personal reaction, expressed shock at the dehumanisation of the workers and promised to look into it.


While addressing journalists on Tuesday, he denied any involvement in the matter.


“I have handed over the running of the hotel to a management team,” he added.


He, however, accused his political enemies of taking advantage of the incident to rubbish his ambition ahead of the 2023 governorship race in the state.

Two of the affected workers, who were contacted by PUNCH Metro, declined comments.


Instead, they referred our correspondents to their lawyers.


Our correspondents gathered that they were arraigned on five counts of stealing various sums from the hotel, including N156,000; N111,000; N5,000 and N2,000, and the magistrate admitted them to bail in liberal terms.


The state Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Onome Onovwakpoyeya, said she was not aware that the workers were stripped naked.

Friday, March 13, 2020
The Lagos State Police Command has revealed that the Uber passenger, who was rescued after he jumped into the lagoon, did so to escape justice after allegedly killing his girlfriend.



Recall that Princewill David, 28,  who lives on Tajudeen Balogun Street, Igando, Lagos, ordered an Uber from his residence to Lekki on February 27, 2020. However, when the driver got to Third Mainland Bridge around 12am, David asked him to stop so he could ease himself.



The driver, who had heard of a man jumping off the bridge into the lagoon below days earlier, became suspicious. He drove to where some personnel of the Rapid Response Squad were stationed on the bridge and alerted them of what was going on.



Before they could get to David, he had jumped. However, he landed on some floating logs of wood on the surface of the water and was later rescued by the RRS personnel, the Marine Police Unit and some local divers.



When asked why he tried to commit suicide, he said he had been dumped by his girlfriend.



His motive for wanting to take his life has now been revealed.



While parading some suspected criminals at the Lagos State Police Command headquarters in Ikeja, the state Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu, said that David had an altercation with his girlfriend and allegedly killed her in the process.



Odumosu said: "He had an altercation with his girlfriend and killed her in a hotel and went to jump into the lagoon to escape justice for the crime he committed."

Friday, March 13, 2020
Europe's premier football club competition, the UEFA Champions League, the English Premier league and the French football league have suspended all it's matches in light of the current global crisis being caused by the Coronavirus outbreak.

Sporting events across Europe have been put on a hold as European governments aim to quell the spread of the virus.
UEFA posting on it's official website, said ''In the light of developments due to the spread of COVID-19 in Europe and related decisions made by different governments, all UEFA club competitions matches scheduled next week are postponed.
                                Coronavirus: UEFA Champions league, English Premier league and French league suspend all matches
This includes the remaining UEFA Champions League, Round of 16 second leg matches scheduled on 17 and 18 March 2020; all UEFA Europa League, Round of 16 second leg matches scheduled on 19 March 2020; all UEFA Youth League, quarter-final matches scheduled on 17 and 18 March 2020.''
''Further decisions on when these matches take place will be communicated in due course.As a consequence of the postponements, the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League quarter-final draws scheduled for 20 March have also been postponed.UEFA yesterday invited representatives of its 55 member associations, together with the boards of the European Club Association and the European Leagues and a representative of FIFPro, to a videoconference meeting on Tuesday 17 March to discuss European football’s response to the outbreak.''
The English premier league after a meeting with all 20 club representatives today, also suspended all footballing activity till April 4.
Posting on it's official website the Premier league wrote;
Coronavirus: UEFA Champions league, English Premier league and French league suspend all matches
''Following a meeting of Shareholders today, it was unanimously decided to suspend the Premier League with the intention of returning on 4 April, subject to medical advice and conditions at the time.
Premier League Chief Executive Richard Masters said: "Above all, we wish Mikel Arteta and Callum Hudson-Odoi speedy recoveries, and everyone else affected by COVID-19.
"In this unprecedented situation, we are working closely with our clubs, Government, The FA and EFL and can reassure everyone the health and welfare of players, staff and supporters are our priority."
Despite the challenges, it is the Premier League's aim to reschedule the displaced fixtures, including those played by Academy sides, when it is safe to do so.
In this fast-moving environment, further updates will be provided when appropriate.''

Thursday, March 12, 2020
Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers has confirmed three of his players are being kept away from the rest of the squad after displaying coronavirus symptoms.

Leicester are scheduled to face Watford at Vicarage Road in the Premier League in a lunchtime kick-off on Saturday.

Rodgers did not confirm which players may be affected.

"We've had a few players that have shown symptoms and signs (of coronavirus). We've followed procedures and (as a precaution) they have been kept away from the squad," Rodgers said.

"We've self-isolated the three of them and we'll see how that develops in the next couple of days

"This is about health, this is more than football. This is about players and their families, so any risks that are there for their health and everyone else's, we have to mitigate against that.

"The game is all about the players and the fans. If you have one of those not there, it's obviously not the same."

In another development, former Southampton and Sampdoria striker, Manolo Gabbiadini has also become the second Serie A player to test positive to the Coronavirus. 

Thursday, March 12, 2020
Tragedy struck in the Ondo state after a police officer simply identified as Tolulope, allegedly shot his wife dead and later killed himself in their home in Akungba-Akoko in Akoko South-West Local Government Area of Ondo State on Tuesday March 10th.

Confirming the incident to newsmen, the state police command spokesperson, Tee-Leo Ikoro, said it is quite unfortunate that such a thing happened in the state. According to Ikoro, investigations are ongoing into the case as the couple were the only ones at home when the incident happened, so no one can actually say for a fact it was a case of murder and suicide.

However, neighbors of the deceased couple say they have been at loggerheads as the policeman has always accused his wife of cheating on him. The neighbors claim the deceased officer never trusted his wife, accusing her of always receiving different calls from different men.

The couple left behind a three weeks old baby and a two year old child.

See graphic photos from the scene below
Policeman allegedly commits suicide after killing his wife over infidelity in Ondo (graphic photos)Policeman allegedly commits suicide after killing his wife over infidelity in Ondo (graphic photos)

Thursday, March 12, 2020
The National Basketball Association is suspending its season after a player tested positive for coronavirus.



The league made the announcement on Wednesday night after the NBA game between the Utah Jazz and Oklahoma City Thunder was abruptly postponed.



The players from both teams were already on the court at the Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City for warm-ups when they were called back to the locker rooms to inform them about a player who has been infected with coronavirus.



The NBA said the affected player was not in the arena and the test results were reported shortly before tip-off.



"The NBA is suspending gameplay following the conclusion of tonight's schedule of games until further notice," the NBA said in a statement. "The NBA will use this hiatus to determine next steps for moving forward in regard to the coronavirus pandemic."



“A player on the Utah Jazz preliminarily tested positive for COVID-19. The test result was reported shortly prior to the tipoff,” according to the news release.



“At that time, tonight’s game was canceled. The affected player was not in the arena.”



In a statement, the Utah Jazz said a player on the team tested negative for influenza, strep throat and an upper respiratory infection Wednesday morning.



"The individual's symptoms diminished over the course of today, however, in a precautionary measure, and in consultation and cooperation with NBA medical staff and Oklahoma health officials, the decision was made to test for COVID-19," the team said.



The player is in the care of health officials in Oklahoma City, the team said.



"We wish this player a full and speedy recovery, and appreciate the work of health officials in Oklahoma to test a member of the Utah Jazz for COVID-19, as well as their prudent decision to test the entire team at this time," Utah Gov. Gary Herbert and Lt. Gov. Spencer Cox said in a joint statement.



They also added that they are working to identify individuals who have had close enough contact with the player as to have been potentially exposed.

Thursday, March 12, 2020
A 4-year old girl was reportedly defiled inside the premises of a school in Okota area of Lagos.


According to Advocates for Children and Vulnerable Persons Network (ACVPN), the minor was allegedly defiled at Spring School located at Mukandasi Street.

Recounting how the incident occurred, the mother of the little girl disclosed that her daughter was in a perfect state when she brought her to school and left for work in the morning. However after they returned home after she picked up her child later in the day, she complained of pains in her private part and anus.



A quick and medical tests carried out at Mirabel Centre in Ikeja, Lagos confirmed that the 4-year-old girl was defiled. PM Express reported that the case was initially reported at Okota Police Division but was transferred to the Gender Section of Zone D Command, Mushin, in line with the State Command’s directive to transfer such cases to the Command or SCIID, Panti, Lagos.



Some staff of the school including the security guards, have been summoned and are undergoing interrogations over the incident. 

Thursday, March 12, 2020
La Liga has announced that the league has been suspended for two weeks following the coronavirus outbreak.



At an emergency meeting between The RFEF (The Royal Spanish Football Federation), La Liga officials and AFA (the Association of Spanish Footballers) on Wednesday afternoon and Thursday morning, it was decided that the measure would be taken in other to stop the spread of coronavirus.



The decision was taken just after Real Madrid's football players were placed in quarantine after a member of the Spanish club's basketball team, who they share a training ground with, tested positive for the coronavirus.



A La Liga statement read: "La Liga has decided given the circumstances that have come to light this morning, such as the quarantine put in place at Real Madrid and possible positive cases at other clubs, to continue with the next phase of the protocol of action against COVID-19,"



"It has been agreed that the competition will be suspended for the next two matchdays.



"Said decision will be re-evaluated after the completion of the quarantines undertaken in the affected clubs and in other possible situations that may arise."

Thursday, March 12, 2020
Juventus have announced that 25-year-old defender Daniele Rugani has tested positive for coronavirus.

The Italy international is the first player from the club to test positive for the virus.

“The footballer Daniele Rugani has tested positive for Coronavirus-COVID-19 and is currently asymptomatic,” the Italian club said in a short statement published on Wednesday night.


“Juventus Football Club is currently activating all the isolation procedures required by law, including those who have had contact with him.”

Juventus, who are based in the city of Turin in the northwest region of Piedmont, were earlier this month forced to cancel youth team training sessions after three opposition players tested positive for the virus.

All Italian sport has been suspended until 3 April because of the outbreak of coronavirus in the country.

Juventus’ next scheduled game is on 17 March against Olympique Lyonnais in the Champions League and the match could still take place, albeit behind closed doors.

“Juventus have confirmed to us that we will play on Tuesday night behind closed doors in Turin,” Lyon’s president, Jean-Michel Aulas, told French newspaper L’Équipe on Tuesday.

“This has been confirmed by Uefa. The Italian Prime Minister had said that no matches could be played, but then said that this pertained to matches at a national level and not at an international level.”

Nearly 200 people in Italy have died in 24 hours as cases of coronavirus in the country continue to rise.

There have been 827 deaths in Italy and the number of cases jumped by more than 2,000 – from 10,149 to 12,462 – official figures showed on Wednesday evening.

Thursday, March 12, 2020
Actor Tom Hanks says he and his wife, actress Rita Wilson, have been diagnosed with coronavirus.

In a statement posted to Instagram, Hanks said he and his wife were traveling in Australia when they were tested after exhibiting symptoms like tiredness, body aches, chills and "slight fevers."

"Well, now. What to do next? The Medical Officials have protocols that must be followed. We Hanks' will be tested, observed, and isolated for as long as public health and safety requires. Not much more to it than a one-day-at-a-time approach, no?" he wrote.

A representative for Hanks confirmed the news to CNN and had no additional comment.

Warner Bros. confirmed the actor was in Australia doing pre-production work on a film about singer Elvis Presley.

"We are working closely with the appropriate Australian health agencies to identify and contact anyone who may have come in direct contact with the individual," Warner Bros. said in a statement. "The health and safety of our company members is always our top priority, and we are taking precautions to protect everyone who works on our productions around the world."

Hanks is set to play Presley's manager, Colonel Tom Parker, in the film. Actor Austin Butler is playing Presley.

Baz Luhrmann is going to direct.

Hanks said he and his wife will "keep the world posted and updated."

According to the World Health Organization, there are currently more than 120 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Australia.

Thursday, March 12, 2020
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says their Champions League last-16 defeat by Atletico Madrid "doesn't feel right" and criticised the La Liga side's style of play.

The European champions' hopes of defending their title were ended by a 3-2 loss at Anfield on Wednesday, with Atletico winning 4-2 on aggregate.

The Reds had reached the final in the previous two seasons under the German.

Klopp suggested Diego Simeone's Atletico do not play "proper football".

"I am completely happy with the performance. It's so difficult to play a side like this," Klopp told BT Sport, adding he was "searching for the right words".

"I don't understand with the quality they have the football they play. They could play proper football but they stand deep and have counter-attacks.

"We accept it, of course, but it doesn't feel right tonight. I realise I am a really bad loser, especially when the boys put such an effort in against world-class players on the other side who defend with two rows of four.

"We know in the past two years we had some lucky moments in the Champions League - you have to to reach two finals - but today everything was against us in the decisive moments."

Defeat was Liverpool's fourth loss in six matches in all competitions, but they remain 25 points clear at the top of the Premier League.

Captain Jordan Henderson said Wednesday's result was "disappointing" but added the players would use it to end the season strongly.

"We put everything into that game so we are bitterly disappointed, especially with the goals we conceded," the 29-year-old England midfielder told BT Sport.

"All we can focus on is our performance level, and to have conceded those goals isn't like us. We're disappointed but we'll take it on the chin.

"For the rest of today and tomorrow it won't feel nice, but we have to use it to help us finish the season strong."

Sunday, March 08, 2020


A Nigerian lady who said "YES" to her girlfriend's marriage proposal in Benin, Edo State's capital took to Facebook to proudly show off her engagement ring. 

Love Nkem Ginika promised to give her girlfriend her "everlasting devotion, loyalty, respect and unconditional love for a lifetime" in the Facebook post she shared. 

The lady who has already been getting congratulatory messages, wrote; 

I can’t promise you that dark clouds will never hover over our lives or that the future will bring us many rainbows. i can’t promise you that tomorrow will be perfect or that life will be easy but I can promise you my everlasting devotion,my loyalty,my respect and my unconditional love for a lifetime.
I can promise you that i will always be here for you,to listen and to hold your hand,and I will do my best to make you happy and make you feel loved.i can promise you that i will see you through crisis and pray with you,dream with you,build with you and always cheers you on and encourage you.
I can promise that i will willingly be your protector,your advisor,your counselor,your friend,your family and your everything....
Thanks for loving me my crown

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Nigerian lady proposes to her lesbian partner in Benin (videos)
Nigerian lady proposes to her lesbian partner in Benin (videos)
Nigerian lady proposes to her lesbian partner in Benin (videos)
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