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Cristiano Ronaldo stands to lose £8.4m as Juventus set to cut players wages

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- Cristiano Ronaldo stands to lose £8.4m because of coronavirus -T his is if Juventus should slash the wages of all players - Most Leagues in Europe have been suspended because of this virus Reigning Italian champions Juventus are now reportedly ready to cut players wages by up to 30 percent in which Cristiano Ronaldo will lose the sum of £8.4 million. This latest development comes following the outbreak of deadly coronavirus which has been threatening the lives of all humans on earth since December 2019. Coronavirus has forced all businesses not to work well in the world with all the League games in Europe suspended until when the crisis of the virus is over. And according to the report by Mundo Deportivo, they claimed that Juventus chiefs will soon slash the wages of all their players since they are not currently playing in any competition. And should the Old Lady come out with such plan, then Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to lose £8.4 million. Cristiano Ronaldo ...

Dana Motors unveils Made-in-Nigeria Kia, DFM

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Dana Motors, a leading auto company, paraded the 2020 Kia and DFM made-in-Nigeria models at an event organised by the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) in Abuja. The event was a prelude to the Argungu Motor rally. The event was aimed at demonstrating the feats recorded by the auto policy for the past years. The made-in-Nigeria vehicles are testaments to the success recorded in the industry over the years to make Nigeria a self-sustaining industrialised nation with locally produced vehicles. Minister of State for Industry, Trade, and Investment Ambassador Mariam Katagum urged the auto companies to do more in the area of local content and have faith in the Federal Government’s commitment to economic diversification. Mr. Adeniyi Adebayo from the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, said the vehicles and brands unveiled were a testament to the zeal and commitment of the automotive industrial sector to government’s efforts towards diversific...

Brighton confirm Arsenal game postponed over coronavirus after Mikel Arteta diagnosis

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Brighton and Hove Albion's match against Arsenal will have to be rescheduled after the Gunners confirmed that Mikel Arteta had contracted coronavirus Arsenal's Premier League match with Brighton and Hove Albion has been postponed after Mikel Arteta tested positive for coronavirus. More than 50 members of staff have self-isolated following his diagnosis. A quarantine period of 14 days will now follow, with two fixtures falling within that period - the match against Brighton and an FA Cup fixture with Sheffield United. In a statement on their  official website  Brighton said: "In light of the news that broke earlier on Thursday evening concerning Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta and his first-team squad, we can confirm that Saturday’s match against Arsenal has now been postponed. "Arsenal confirmed on Thursday night that their head coach has tested positive for the coronavirus, and that their entire first-team squad are now self-isolating." Brighton ch...

Islamic scholar who said coronavirus was “Allah’s punishment” for China’s treatment of Muslims, tests positive for coronavirus

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Prominent Iraqi Shia scholar, Hadi Al-Modarresi has been diagnosed with the novel coronavirus, weeks after he claimed the deadly disease was undoubtedly "an act of Allah" against the Chinese for their treatment, mockery and disrespect towards Muslims and Islam.” The  63-year-old cleric who is one of the most prominent Shia leaders in Iraq and comes from a long line of active scholars, was quoted saying in February 2020;  “It is obvious that the spread of this virus is an act of Allah. How do we know this? The spread of the coronavirus began in China, an ancient and vast country, the population of which makes up one seventh of humanity.  “More than a billion people live in that country. The authorities in that country are tyrannical and they laid siege to more than a million Muslims and placed them under house arrest. The journalists in that country began to mock the niqab of Muslim women and they forced Musl...

Building material market in Anambra gutted by fire (photos)

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The Building Material International Market in Ogidi, Anambra State, was gutted by fire in the early hours of today March 11th. Though the cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained, however men of the state fire service are battling to completely put out the fire. See more photos below

Champions League and Europa League matches could be suspended due to coronavirus

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- Champions League matches return to centre stage across various match venues this week but the competitions could be postponed - This difficult decision is considered due to the spread of deadly coronavirus ravaging the entire world at the moment - UEFA have now concluded plans to suspend all European games due to the outbreak UEFA are reportedly planning to suspend all Champions League and Europa League matches due to the spread of deadly coronavirus. The European body has already confirmed that some of the second-leg of some round of 16 encounters would be played behind closed doors. Valencia against Atalanta is one of the matches marked down to be played without the presence of their fans. Other games including those of Barcelona against Napoli and Paris Saint-Germain vs Borussia Dortmund will also be with their supporters. M eanwhile, Europa League matches between Wolves and Olympiacos, Getafe versus Inter Milan, Sevilla against Roma with Manchester United'...

Dethroned Emir Sanusi relocates to another town in Nasarawa

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- Muhammadu Sanusi, the dethroned emir of Kano, has reportedly left the Nasarawa residence where he was banished to - Sanusi was reportedly airlifted in a helicopter to another town, Awe, also in Nasarawa - The former monarch arrived Nasarawa about 2:30am on Tuesday morning, March 10, alongside his convoy The dethroned emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi, has reportedly left his residence in Loko, a town in Nasarawa state, where he was banished to. The Nation reports that Sanusi, shortly after arriving the town, was airlifted in a helicopter to another town, Awe, also in Nasarawa. The newspaper notes that there has been no official word on why he was relocated. The former monarch arrived Nasarawa about 2:30am on Tuesday morning, March 10, alongside his convoy.  He first landed at the Abuja airport after taking off from Aminu Kano international airport on Monday and from there he headed to Nasarawa where he was banished to.  Meanwhile, the Arewa Consultative F...

Coronavirus: La Liga matches to be played behind closed doors for at least two weeks

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La Liga clubs in Spain have been ordered to be play without fans for at least two weeks in a bid to stop the spread of coronavirus, the Spanish league said on Tuesday. The decision was taken in conjunction with the Spanish government's sports council (CSD)'s decision that professional and non-professional sports events and competitions should take place behind closed doors. "According to information from the High Council of sports, La Liga Santander and La Liga SmartBank (second division) matches will be played behind closed doors, starting today and for at least the next two weeks," La Liga said in a statement. "La Liga will continue to be in permanent contact with the Ministry of Health and the CSD to follow its recommendations and/or decisions, prioritising the health of fans, players, club employees, journalists etc. due to the COVID-19 health crisis. "For weeks, La Liga has been working on alternative plans in coordination with UEFA i...

Breaking News: Imo Governor Attacked by Angry youths in Ohaji.

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The Supreme Court Governor Of Imo State escaped death moments ago at Ohaji Egbema. The youths of Mmahu community who upon sighting the Governor’s convoy started shouting “Onye Oshi Vote, Onye Oshi Vote” started throwing bottles and weapons on the Bullet proof SUV of the Governor. Uzodinma was however not allowed to come down from the car as security operatives whisked him away immediately. More Coming...

Audio miracle: Police arrest woman pastors used to perform fake miracles with her bulgy arm

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- Woman with a deformed arm who has been going o different churches claiming healing has been arrested - Bose Olasunkanmi said she was being paid by the pastors to claim being healed by them - The woman has performed miracles across Nigeria - Olasunkanmi was arrested by operatives of the Inspector-General of Police Intelligence Response Team (IRT) in Lagos. Bose Olasunkanmi, the woman with the bulgy arm used by several pastors to perform miracles has been arrested by operatives of the Inspector-General of Police Intelligence Response Team (IRT) in Lagos. Her arrest came after months of investigation and trailing on her by the undercover officers.  Madam Olasunkanmi’s fake miracles were brought to the limelight in October 2019, after collection of different videos of her claiming being healed of her bad hand in different churches and by different pastors surfaced on social media. The fake miracle businesswoman has been to multiple churches doing her trade of receivi...

Igbos will know they are no longer Nigerians if denied presidency in 2023 – Former Governor of Anambra State, Uche Ezeife

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Former governor of Anambra State, Dr Chukwuemeka Ezeife has stated that the Igbos may stop being Nigerians if denied the opportunity to produce the next President of Nigeria.  Reacting to Governor Nasir El-Rufai's comment of the Presidency moving to the South after President Buhari's tenure, Ezeife stated that the only region that has not gotten a share of the Presidency is the South-East.  He said in an interview with The Sun;  My view is the general view. We are talking of equity, we are talking about fairness, and we are talking of justice; all these considerations require that power should move to the South and within the South, it should go to the Southeast. The North has dominated the presidency, the West has had a fair share, even in the South, the South-South has had a share. The only group in the South, which has not had any at all, is the Southeast. Unless some people are not interested in what happens to Nigeria then they can deny the So...

What I ordered vs What I got: See what a customer received after he ordered for a 'cooking pot' cake from a baker in Warri

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A Nigerian man placed an order for this cooking pot cake from a baker in Warri, Delta state, but was very disappointed when he received his "order."  See what the baker made for him below.

Date in private, engage in private, take your losses in private - Oge Okoye shares relationship advice

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Nollywood actress, Oge Okoye took to Instagram to share some relationship advice and it centered on "privacy".  In her post, the mother of two urged her followers to "date in private, engage in private, take their losses in private and rebuild themselves in private".  Oge Okoye wrote;  Date,In private Love,In private Engage,In private Be happy,In private Live,In private That way,You Can Take your losses,In private Maintain,In private Rebuild yourself,In private.

Odion Ighalo presents MOTM Award to Shaw after United's win over Derby

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- Odion Ighalo gave teammate Luke Shaw the Man of the Match after United's 3-0 win over Derby - Both Manchester United players were on the scoresheet in that match, with Shaw scoring first  - United will now take on Man City in the much anticipated derby of the season at Old Trafford  Odion Ighalo's performance against Derby County in the FA Cup did not go unnoticed as he was given the honour to the present the Man of the Match Award to Luke Shaw, cited on Daily Star and Twitter. The 30-year-old hilariously snubbed a handshake from Shaw as the defender was handed the man of the match award.  Man United made it through into the quarter finals of the oldest Cup competition in football's history when they defeated the Rams by 3-0. Shaw's volley gave goalkeeper Kelle Roos no chance after consecutive attempts by Jesse Lingrad and Bruno Fernandes were blocked by his defenders. Despite scoring a brace to seal the win for the Red Devils, Shaw was handed the bes...

APC suspension: Oshiomhole finally opens up, says his enemies are not from Edo

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The national chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, has broken his silence on attempts to suspend him from office. The Nation reports that he blamed his recent travails on some chieftains of the party outside his state. Information gathered that Oshiomhole spoke to State House correspondents after a meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari on the evening of Thursday, March 5, at the Presidential Villa, hours after a Federal High Court in Kano gave a restraining order in his favour. The embattled national chairman of APC, Adams Oshiomhole The APC  Chairman declared only God can determine for how long he would lead the party. Meanwhile, a Federal High court sitting in Kano dismissed the ruling of another court in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja which suspended Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, on Wednesday, March 4. It was reported that the ruling which was delivered by Justice A Lewis-Allagoa directed all the parties in the suit ...

Coventry University is visiting a City Near You!

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Don't be told! Attend the Coventry University March Open Day in Accra, Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt. A unique opportunity to meet with delegates from Coventry University to discuss your study options,  the newly introduced 2-year post study work visa 2020/21, make an application for the  May and September 2020 academic start dates   and receive an  automatic £2,500 scholarship  on: Accra – Friday 6 th  March 2020 4pm - 7pm Alisa Hotels 19/21, Dr. Issert Street, North Ridge, Accra, Ghana. Lagos – Saturday 7 th  March 2020 4pm - 7pm L'eola Hotel No. 1, Mogambo Close, Off Emmanuel Street, Behind Mobil Filling Station, Maryland, Lagos Abuja - Sunday 8 th  March 2020 4pm - 7pm Newton Park Hotels Annex Plot 24, Alexandra Close, Off Ahmadu Bello Way, By Bannex Junction, Wuse 2, Abuja Port Harcourt – Monday 9 th  March 2020 4pm - 7pm Golden Tulip Hotel Port Harcourt No. 1C Evo Crescent, G.R.A Phase 2, Port Harco...