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20Apr By MosesianNo Comments

Lifestyle

Woman narrates her struggles after getting infected with HIV by her boyfriend of 5 years

A woman took to Twitter to narrate how her first-ever boyfriend infected her with HIV. The woman revealed that she met the man in 2010 and they began dating. He was the first guy she ever had sex with and she trusted him and believed he was just as faithful as she was. However, she said that after years of dating, she found out he has 3 kids with 3 different women. In 2016, she said she became sick but hospitals couldn't identify the problem. Her aunt later advised her to meet a dermatologist and some tests were done. One of the tests showed she has tuberculosis. She was asked to do an HIV test and it also came back positive. She explained that when she confronted her boyfriend, he insulted her and called her promiscuous. He later apologized for his actions after he f...

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20Apr By MosesianNo Comments

Sport

Former Basketballer, Scottie Pippen’s Son, Antron, Dies at 33

Antron Pippen, the son of Hall of Fame basketball player Scottie Pippen has died at the age of 33. The iconic Chicago Bulls forward disclosed the sad news via Instagram on Monday, April 19. He shared multiple pictures of him and Antron Pippen, as a smiling young man and as an infant. A cause of death was not listed Scottie wrote: "I’m heartbroken to share that yesterday, I said goodbye to my firstborn son Antron. The two of us shared a love for basketball and we had countless conversations about the game. "Antron suffered from chronic asthma and if he hadn’t had it, I truly believe he would've made it to the NBA. He never let that get him down, though—Antron stayed positive and worked hard, and I am so proud of the man that he became. Please keep his mom, Kar...

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15Apr By MosesianNo Comments

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Former TV Gladiator, Shadow, looks unrecognizable in mugshot photo after he got hooked on drugs and admits role in blackmail plot

Police has released the shocking mugshot of ex-TV Gladiator, Shadow, and he looks unrecognisable. The image of Shadow was issued by cops on Wednesday, April 14, after the former bodybuilder, whose real name is Jefferson King, admitted taking part in a drug-fuelled blackmail plot. The photo shows him hollow-cheeked and dead-eyed, while hooked on drugs. King, 59, had demanded £1,000 last year from a mum for the safe return of her son who was allegedly being held hostage by a gang. He is currently in custody awaiting sentencing at the conclusion of a crown court trial of other alleged blackmailers. Jurors were told that King was "known as Shadow in Gladiators", though he is now barely recognisable from his 1990s heyday after years of drug abuse. Born in London, King ...

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13Apr By MosesianNo Comments

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Medvedev Positive For COVID-19, Withdraws From Monte Carlo

Daniil Medvedev has withdrawn from the Monte Carlo Masters after testing positive for Covid-19, the ATP Tour announced on Tuesday, raising questions about the latitude afforded to Monaco residents like the Russian who are allowed to stay at home rather than in a bio-secure hotel. “It’s a big disappointment not to play in Monte-Carlo. My focus is now on recovery and I look forward to getting back out on Tour as soon and as safely as possible,” world number two said in an ATP statement. Medvedev tested positive on Monday having practised with Rafael Nadal the day before. Organisers, contacted by AFP, declined to comment on whether the third seed risked being identified as a ‘close contact’ of Medvedev and forced to quarantine, scuppering the Spaniard’s quest for a 12th Monte Car...

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13Apr By Czar Owolabi MarcusNo Comments

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Sergio Ramos Tests Positive For COVID-19

Spanish Professional Football Club, Real Madrid has revealed that its defender, Sergio Ramos has tested positive for the deadly coronavirus. This was revealed on the official website of the football club as the player is out of their upcoming match with Liverpool on Wednesday, 14 April 2021. Ramos was also absent from his team’s weekend win over fierce rivals Barcelona, which placed them in a strong position to defend their league title. The Spanish giants won 3-1 thanks to a brace from Vinicius Junior and Marcos Asensio, who are both in excellent form ahead of tomorrow’s match at Anfield. Meanwhile, the Grid Company Limited(GRIDCo) has explained the reason behind the sudden power outages in the country yesterday. In a statement release, the company revealed that there was...

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8Apr By MosesianNo Comments

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Stripper Facing 1,036 Years in Prison for ‘Squirting Vaginal Fluids’ at Five Police Officers, Infecting them with Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, and Herpes

A Florida lap dancer is facing 1,036 years in prison after she allegedly assaulted five police officers with her vagina, infecting them with chlamydia, gonorrhea, and herpes. Britney Simmons, 24, was performing at the Camel Toe strip club in Florida when an altercation began between Simmons and several clients at the club. Miami police were called to intervene and attempted to apprehend Simmons who was highly intoxicated and acting erratically, according to the official police report. Five Miami Police Department officers attempted to place Simmons under arrest but were momentarily indisposed when the lap dancer ejected vaginal fluids towards the officers, temporarily blinding three and injuring two, the police said. “She just spread her legs wide open and started squirting...

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7Apr By MosesianNo Comments

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Mikel Arteta Reacts to Arsenal midfielder’s plea to leave Emirates

  Mikel Arteta has responded to Lucas Torreira’s emotional public plea to leave the club. Arteta is calling on the midfielder to remain calm after the Arsenal midfielder requested to be sold this summer following the death of his mother. Torreira joined Arsenal in the summer of 2018 and made a positive impression under former manager, Unai Emery. The Uruguay international, however, found life much difficult during his second season at the club, after Emery put him in a more advanced role. He then featured prominently during the early weeks of Arteta’s reign but was hit by an ankle injury and he is now struggling to win his place back in the team upon his return to fitness. The midfielder was sent out on loan to Atletico Madrid following Arsenal’s decision to sign...

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7Apr By MosesianNo Comments

Celebs

Update: DMX Reportedly Tests Positive for COVID-19 while in Hospital Fighting for his Life 

Hip Hop icon, DMX has reportedly tested positive for coronavirus while in the hospital fighting for his life. Recall the rapper, whose real name is Earl Simmons, was hospitalized at White Plains Hospital last Friday after suffering a drug overdose that triggered a heart attack and is "facing serious health issues. He was reported without oxygen for like 30 minutes while unconscious when police arrived on the scene on April 2 and transported him to the Hospital. The rapper was scheduled for critical brain function tests today to determine the decision that his family will have to make. But it has now been revealed that he has tested positive for Coronavirus. According to VladTV, X’s manager Steve Rifkind said he tested positive for COVID-19 while in the hospital. The posi...

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6Apr By MosesianNo Comments

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Real Madrid Confirm Key Player to Miss Liverpool clash

Real Madrid have confirmed defender Raphael Varane will miss their Champions League quarter-final first leg on Tuesday against Liverpool, after testing positive for coronavirus. This means Zinedine Zidane will be without his first-choice central defender, as Sergio Ramos is already sidelined with a calf problem. Varane and Ramos will likely miss the second leg at Anfield next Wednesday, April 14. Zidane is set to start Nacho Fernandez and Eder Militao in the first leg. Zidane also hinted over the weekend that Eden Hazard could be fit after a hip injury but the former Chelsea man was not named in the Spaniards’ squad.

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6Apr By MosesianNo Comments

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Marcos Alonso Opens up on Rudiger’s Fight with Kepa

  Chelsea defender, Marcos Alonso, has opened up on fellow teammates, Antonio Rudiger’s fight with Kepa Arrizabalaga. Rudiger and Kepa were involved in an altercation at Chelsea’s training ground after their Premier League 5-2 shock defeat to West Brom over the weekend. Chelsea manager, Thomas Tuchel, had sent Rudiger away from training on Easter Day after a fight with Kepa. Tuchel dismissed Rudiger to calm him down after pushing and shoving with Kepa. However, reacting to the development ahead of Chelsea’s Champions League tie with Porto, Alonso played down the training ground bust-up between Rudiger and Kepa by saying it was “good for the team”. “These are things that happen,” Alonso told INSPORTS. “This shows the level of competition there is in the team, t...

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5Apr By MosesianNo Comments

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Granada vs Man Utd: Solskjaer names player who will miss game over COVID-19

  Manchester United defender, Eric Bailly, will miss their Europa League quarter-final clash against Granad this Thursday, as he has tested positive for COVID-19. This was confirmed by manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Solskjaer revealed the player contracted the virus while on international duty with Ivory Coast. Bailly was unavailable for the Red Devils’ 2-1 comeback win over Brighton & Hove Albion on Sunday. Solskjaer, speaking after the game, explained that Bailly is yet to return to England and will not be available for selection for the time being. “Unfortunately he won’t be with us for a little while,” Solskjaer was quoted by the club website after the game. “He’s been away with Ivory Coast and he tested positive with COVID-19 and he’s not back in the c...

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31Mar By MosesianNo Comments

Lifestyle

”I’m glad I married somebody a lot smarter than I am”- Bashir El-Rufai gushes about his wife, Nwakego

Bashir El-Rufai who is one of the sons of Kaduna state governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has taken to his Twitter handle to gush about his wife, Nwakaego. In a tweet posted on his social media handle, Bashir said he is glad he married someone who is a lot smarter than he is. According to him, she is the greatest thing that has happened in his life. ''My wife is the greatest thing that has happened in my life. Everyday I'm glad I married somebody a lot smarter than I am, upon all my big head. Men may not say it enough, but our women optimize our focus & many times they never get the positive outcomes of the focus provided.''

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29Mar By MosesianNo Comments

Celebs

Singer Akothee Forced to Reveal her HIV Status after Rumour of Testing Positive

Kenyan music star, Akothee has been forced to reveal her HIV status after rumours that she tested positive for the virus made headlines. The self acclaimed President of Single Mothers shared documents capturing her HIV-Negative status, shutting down speculations about her health. Akothee wrote; Yes, I’m Proving a point, so don’t tell me not to prove. For those interested in my HIV Status, what you do with this information is up to you. I don't like your nonsense. If that HIV virus ever gets me one day just know it will have been brought to me at home or the way it was planned by God to happen. I don't know, but that is the news I have a full medical checkup every year you can't plan my life for me while on your data bundles. You can check with my hospital @The_karen_hospit...

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24Mar By MosesianNo Comments

Sport

Leeds United star, Mateusz Klich Tests Positive for Coronavirus,

Leeds United midfielder, Mateusz Klich has tested positive for coronavirus on Poland duty, the Polish Football Association has announced. The 30-year-old Polish international will now miss Poland's World Cup qualifier in Hungary on Thursday, March 25, as he awaits the results of a second test. If it returns positive, he will also be ruled out of a game against Andorra on Sunday and the qualifier against England at Wembley next Wednesday. Klich has not shown any symptoms or felt unwell. Jakub Kwiatkowski, media officer of the Polish FA, tweeted: 'The Polish national team received the results of the SARS-Cov-2 test this morning. 'Unfortunately, in the case of Mateusz Klich, the result is positive. The competitor is well and shows no symptoms of illness, but his trip to Bud...

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23Mar By MosesianNo Comments

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Tottenham Hotspur vs Man City: Fans to Attend Carabao Cup final

  The EFL are confident fans will be in stadiums for the Carabao Cup Final in April. This follows positive talks over making the game safe for supporters to return. Tottenham and Manchester City meet at Wembley stadium on April 25. The match was initially excluded from a list of events that would welcome a reduced number of spectators during the roadmap out of lockdown. The EFL have since campaigned for what chairman Rick Parry has described as “the pinnacle of the season”. Asked on Sky Sports about fans attending the Final, Parry said recently: “Clearly we are hopeful. We didn’t enter into this season thinking we were going to be without fans. “Of course, the Carabao Cup isn’t a dress rehearsal for us, it’s the pinnacle of the season and a really important ev...

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17Mar By MosesianNo Comments

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Tanzanian President, John Pombe Magufuli dies at the age of 61

Tanzanian President John Pombe Magufuli has died at the age of 61, after weeks of speculation that he was infected with COVID-19. Announcing the President's death in a live television broadcast, the country's Vice-President, Samia Suluhu Hassan, said the President died on Wednesday, March 17, from heart complications at a hospital in Dar es Salaam. "Our beloved president passed on at 6 p.m. this evening," said Suluhu. "All flags will be flown at half-mast for 14 days. "It is sad news. The president has had this illness for the past 10 years.'' President John Magufuli was one of Africa's most prominent COVID-19 skeptics. He had downplayed the severity of the virus and called for prayers and herbal-infused steam therapy to counter the virus. At one point, he made fun of...

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15Mar By MosesianNo Comments

Sport

Juventus CEO, Fabio Paratici Drops Comment on Cristiano Ronaldo’s ‘exit’ from Club

Juventus CEO, Fabio Paratici, has ruled out any possibility of forward, Cristiano Ronaldo, leaving the club this summer. Reports had emerged last week that Ronaldo was set to leave Juventus for a return to his former club, Real Madrid following their elimination from the Champions League. The 36-year-old, who had little impact during his side’s Champions League defeat to Porto, was heavily criticized for turning his back on Sergio Oliveira’s free-kick, which ensured the Portugal giants eliminated Andrea Pirlo’s side from the competition. Reacting to the development, Paratici said he would do everything possible to ensure the Portugal captain remains at the Allianz. He also insisted that Ronaldo represents the future of Juventus. “It makes me smile. I never imagined Rona...

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12Mar By MosesianNo Comments

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Arsenal Star, Ainsley Maitland-Niles tells Arteta his Best Position

  Arsenal loanee, Ainsley Maitland-Niles, has admitted he prefers to play in central midfield. The 23-year-old is currently on loan at West Brom from Arsenal. Maitland-Niles was struggling for playing time under Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, earlier this season. The player had started just five times in the Premier League for Arteta’s side before he joined West Brom in the January transfer window. The England international has played in several positions since making his breakthrough at the Gunners, but he has been given a chance to impress in central midfield under West Ham manager, Sam Allardyce. However, Maitland-Niles has now revealed that he is keen to get more game time in that position because he feels comfortable in the central midfield. “Versatility ...

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5Mar By MosesianNo Comments

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I Tested Positive for COVID-19 – Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has revealed that he tested positive for Coronavirus. Obasanjo revealed this on Friday March 5, while speaking at a colloquium held in the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL), Abeokuta, Ogun state to celebrate his 84th birthday. The former Nigerian leader said after he tested positive for Coronavirus, he tested negative after another test was conducted on him three days later. Obasanjo said; “It will surprise you that I tested positive for COVID-19. I called them to come and test me. They came on a Saturday, I didn’t get the result till Wednesday and it came out positive but I didn’t see any symptoms. “When they came three days after, they tested me and said I am negative, that is three days after I tested positive. “My daugh...

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5Mar By MosesianNo Comments

Sport

Mikel Arteta Discloses Conversation with Balogun

  Arsenal head coach, Mikel Arteta has revealed his conversation with a young striker, Folarin Balogun over the player’s future, saying it was positive. He said the club has met and had positive conversations with the Nigerian-born England youngster and his agent, and are working to extend his deal. The teenager has just a few months left on his current deal hence the negotiation to keep him longer at the Emirates. Talks between the player’s representatives and the club have been going on for a very long time with little progress, leading to speculation about a summer exit. There are rumours that the player may leave the north London side. Arteta was asked if the player’s action was a sign of distancing himself from the club. “I wouldn’t say so,” Arteta told t...

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4Mar By MosesianNo Comments

Sport

‘That was boring’ – Neville fires Mourinho & Van Gaal warning to Solskjaer as Man Utd accused of ‘sleepwalking’

The former defender believes the positive progress made in 2020-21 has started to grind to a halt, with creativity and urgency now in short supply Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been warned that he cannot allow his Manchester United side to head down the same “boring” path that Jose Mourinho and Louis van Gaal once took, with Gary Neville accusing the Red Devils of “sleepwalking” their way through games. Positive progress has been made at Old Trafford in 2020-21, with an ambitious outfit working their way back into contention for major honours and a lofty finish in the Premier League. A spark has been missing in recent outings, though, as three successive 0-0 draws have been played out and two wins taken from the club’s last eight games across all competitions.

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22Feb By MosesianNo Comments

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Thomas Tuchel Singles Out Kante, Zouma for Praise

  Chelsea boss, Thomas Tuchel, has singled out N’Golo Kante and Kurt Zouma for praise ahead of his side’s Champions League last-16 first-leg clash with Atletico Madrid on Tuesday night at National Arena in Romania. Tuchel said he was very pleased with Kante and Zouma’s performances so far for the club. The German handed Kante and Zouma their first Premier League starts under his tenure over the weekend in Chelsea’s 1-1 draw with Southampton. Speaking ahead of Chelsea’s clash with Atletico Madrid, Tuchel was quoted by the Blues’ official website as saying: “It is a process and I have learnt a lot of positives about Zouma. I was very happy with Kurt’s performance. “He performed his role at a top-level, which pleased me.” “With N’Golo, I saw how well he’s been playi...

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21Feb By MosesianNo Comments

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Football Star, Ronaldinho’s Mother Dies Aged 71 After Contracting Covid-19

Brazilian football legend, Ronaldinho reportedly passed away after testing positive for Covid-19. Dona Miguelina, aged 71, was hospitalised after testing positive for the virus in December 2020, in their home city of Porto Alegre. Ronaldinho’s former club Atletico Mineiro confirmed her death on Twitter on Sunday, February 21,  with a message of condolence. “It is with great sadness that Clube Atlético Mineiro receives the news of the death of Doña Miguelina, mother of Ronaldinho Gaúcho,” read the club statement. “The Atleticana Family is in mourning and shares the moment of pain with their idol. May God receive you with open arms and comfort the heart of our eternal ace.” Ronaldinho is yet to make an official statement over the rep...

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21Feb By MosesianNo Comments

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Arteta hopes Arsenal can take ‘relationship forward’ with loan star Odegaard

The Norwegian midfielder has made a positive start at Arsenal since joining on loan from Real Madrid Mikel Arteta has hinted Arsenal would like to turn Martin Odegaard’s loan at Arsenal into a permanent arrangement. The Norwegian midfielder joined the Gunners on loan from Real Madrid towards the end of the January transfer window. Odegaard has made a promising start to life in north London - so much so that Arteta said he has the potential to become one of the best players in the world - and the Gunners coach is hopeful of being able to persuade the player to remain at Arsenal.

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19Feb By MosesianNo Comments

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Second Republic Lawmaker, Junaid Mohammed is Dead

Second republic lawmaker, Junaid Mohammed is dead at the age of 73. The trained medical doctor died at an isolation centre, but did not test positive for Coronavirus. His son Suleiman who confirmed the death, said Junaid died on Thursday night February 18, the age of 73 after a brief illness which lasted for three days. Before his death, Junaid was one of the founding members of the People’s Redemption Party (PRP) in 1976 under the leadership of the late Aminu Kano. He also served as the national deputy chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the north-west.

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15Feb By MosesianNo Comments

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Fulham Striker, Aleksandar Mitrovic Tests Positive for Coronavirus

Premier side, Fulham have confirmed striker Aleksandar Mitrovic has tested positive for coronavirus. Fulham said he brief statement that Serbian international's absence in the team's 2-0 win against Everton at Goodison Park on Sunday night was due to a positive Coronavirus test. This means, the club will be without the Serbian striker for their next two league games against Burnley on Wednesday and their home clash against bottom club Sheffield United on Saturday as they continue to battle out of the relegation zone. In July 2018,  Mitrovic joined Fulham in a five-year contract after a successful loan spell from Newcastle United

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12Feb By MosesianNo Comments

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Doctors were so concerned about Trump’s Covid-19 condition they considered putting him on a ventilator – New report claims

A new report by the New York times claims former US President Donald Trump's condition after testing positive for Covid-19 in October 2020 became so worrying  that there was talk of putting him on a ventilator. According to the report, when Trump was flown to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, he not only had trouble breathing, but had received supplemental oxygen. The former President's physician, Dr. Sean Conley, dodged talking much on the issue at the time, saying Trump "is not on oxygen right now." When he was asked if Trump had received oxygen at all, Dr. Conley would not directly answer, saying, "He has not needed any this morning, today at all." Asked if he had ever been on supplemental oxygen as part of his Covid-19 treatment, Conley said, "Right now he i...

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8Feb By MosesianNo Comments

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Republican lawmaker, Ron Wright dies from Coronavirus

Republican Rep. Ron Wright of Texas has died at the age of 67, weeks after contracting COVID-19. The lawmaker took office in 2019 and announced he tested positive for COVID-19 on January 21. Wright who is the first sitting member of Congress to die from the virus, had undergone treatment for lung cancer after it was diagnosed in 2018. Wright’s office said; “As friends, family, and many of his constituents will know, Ron maintained his quick wit and optimism until the very end. “Despite years of painful, sometimes debilitating treatment for cancer, Ron never lacked the desire to get up and go to work, to motivate those around him, or to offer fatherly advice.” While Wright is the first sitting member of Congress to die after contracting Coronavirus, Luke Letlow, a Louisiana R...

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7Feb By MosesianNo Comments

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Police Confirm Arrest of 70-year-old HIV Positive Man Who Raped 5-year-old Girl in Benue

  The Benue State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a 70-year-old man who serially raped a five-year-old girl in Gwer West Local Government Area of the state. Recall that the suspect now identified as Nicholas Akeh, had confessed to have repeatedly molested the child. Spokesperson of the command, DSP Catherine Anene, who confirmed the incident to Daily Trust, said the “suspect is in police custody and investigation is in progress" Akeh, is said to be a neighbour and close family relative of the victim’s parent and has been living with HIV positive for the past 20 years. Meanwhile, activist Ukan Kurugh in an update said that the mother of the victim wants the case closed so she doesn’t incur the wrath of relatives because the suspect is related to her husband wh...

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5Feb By MosesianNo Comments

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‘I thought Jurgen was not that kind of manager’ – Guardiola hits back at Klopp two-week coronavirus break claim

The Liverpool boss sais Manchester City had a rest after a Covid-19 outbreak forced a postponement and training ground shut down Pep Guardiola has hit back at Jurgen Klopp after the Liverpool boss claimed that Manchester City had two weeks off when they were hit by a Covid-19 outbreak. City’s clash with Everton on December 29 was called off hours before kick-off when five players and two staff members tested positive for coronavirus, forcing the training ground to shut down. Ahead of City’s trip to Anfield on Sunday, Klopp said that his side were tired and they had not had a "two-week break" like the Premier League leaders.

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4Feb By MosesianNo Comments

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COVID-19: Atletico Striker, Dembele Tests Positive

Atletico striker, Moussa Dembele has tested positive for the dreaded coronavirus disease. His club in a statement released on Thursday said the squad underwent testing on Wednesday, from which “Moussa Dembele’s result came back positive. According to the statement, Dembele is currently isolating in his home while strictly complying to the recommendations by health officials. “Moussa Dembele had a positive result for the coronavirus infection after the squad underwent a PCR test. “The striker remains isolated at his home, strictly complying with the recommendations of the health authorities and La Liga protocol,” the statement said. Dembele joined Atletico on loan in January from Lyon until the end of the season but is yet to make an appearance for the La Liga leaders. ...

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3Feb By MosesianNo Comments

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Atletico Madrid Forward, Joao Felix Tests Positive for Coronavirus

La Liga League leaders, Atletico Madrid has announced that forward Joao Felix is now the third player in two weeks to test positive for Covid-19. "Joao Felix has tested positive for Covid-19. The striker is isolating at home, in compliance with the health authorities' guidelines and La Liga protocols," Atletico said in a statement on Wednesday. The 21-year-old Portuguese youngster joins teammates Yannick Carrasco and Mario Hermoso, who tested positive for coronavirus last week, on the sidelines. Carrasco and Hermoso missed Atletico's 4-2 win at Cadiz on Sunday, but club record-signing Felix started and played 60 minutes yet will now be unavailable for Monday's clash at home to Celta Vigo. Felix, who moved to Atletico from Benfica for a club-record £113m in the summer of 201...

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30Jan By BobbyNo Comments

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Aguero waiting to return to Man City training as Guardiola is wary of Sheffield United after Man United shock

The Argentina striker is yet to receive the all-clear after suffering Covid-19 and will miss the clash against bottom-of-the-table Blades Sergio Aguero is still to return to training as the Manchester City striker continues his recovery from coronavirus. The Argentine was set to make his first start since October in the FA Cup third round clash against Birmingham on January 10 but was forced to self-isolate after coming into close contact with someone that had tested positive. He has since tested positive himself and suffered Covid-19 symptoms, but is now awaiting a negative result before he can return to the Etihad Campus.  

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27Jan By MosesianNo Comments

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Governor Ortom Tests Positive for COVID19

Benue state governor, Samuel Ortom, has tested positive for COVID-19. The Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Terver Akase, disclosed this in a statement released on Wednesday, January 27.   “The latest result of his (governor Ortom) COVID-19 test has returned positive. This follows the test results of most of the Governor’s close aides who also returned positive in the last few weeks. Though the Governor has not shown any symptoms of the disease, he has already commenced treatment as prescribed by medical personnel.”the statement read   Akase added the Governor Ortom has advised those who have come in contact with him in the last couple of days to go for a test immediately.

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26Jan By BobbyNo Comments

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No corps member tested positive for Coronavirus in Cross River – NYSC counters health commissioner’s claim

The management of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Cross River State have countered claim of thirteen corps members testing positive for COVID-19 in the State.   According to NYSC Assistant Director, Press and Public Relations unit Mr Enuma Peter, the Cross River Commissioner for Health has not requested or received any brief from the NYSC on the ongoing COVID-19 test of corps members at the orientation camp in Obubra Local Government area of the state .   Enuma also stated that only a joint release from NYSC and NCDC from the ongoing orientation course will give the true state of things at the camp.   He said;   “NYSC wishes to assert that presently, no registered 2020 Batch B Stream II corps member in Cross River is COVID-19 positive. ...

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22Jan By BobbyNo Comments

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Dave Chappelle tests positive for Coronavirus, cancels his upcoming shows

American stand-up comedian, Dave Chappelle has tested positive for COVID-19.   A representative for the 47-year-old comedian confirmed the news to TMZ, adding that Chappelle is 'currently quarantined and has 'not yet experienced any symptoms' of the virus.   “Chappelle has safely conducted socially-distanced shows in Ohio since June 2020 and he moved those shows to Austin during the winter,” Chappelle’s representative said in a statement. “Chappelle implemented COVID-19 protocols which included rapid testing for the audience and daily testing for himself and his team. His diligent testing enabled him to immediately respond by quarantining, thus mitigating the spread of the virus. Chappelle is asymptomatic,” the statement further read. Following the diagnosis, th...

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21Jan By MosesianNo Comments

Sport

Manchester City Striker, Sergio Aguero Tests Positive for Coronavirus

Manchester City striker, Sergio Aguero has tested positive for coronavirus. The Argentina international had been self-isolating after being identified as a close contact of another confirmed case, missing the last four fixtures. However, Aguero has confirmed he has contracted the virus himself as a result of that close contact, which will now see him miss further games as he will be out for at least ten days as per the government guidelines for isolation. The 32-year-old tweeted: "After a close contact, I've been self-isolating and the latest test I took was positive for COVID 19. I had some symptoms and I'm following doctor's orders for recovery. Take care, everyone!"   The news means that Aguero will miss the FA Cup trip to Cheltenham, and the Premier League f...

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9Jan By BobbyNo Comments

Health, News

Kaduna Health Commissioner tests positive for COVID-19

Amina Mohammed-Baloni, the commissioner for health in Kaduna state has tested positive for Coronavirus. The health commissioner made the announcement via a tweet and also revealed that she has gone into isolation. Baloni tweeted;   “Following notification that I have tested positive for COVID-19, I have proceeded into isolation for the necessary treatment. “I look forward to a quick and complete recovery from this infection."  

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9Jan By BobbyNo Comments

Sport

Juventus Defender Matthijs de Ligt Tests Positive for Coronavirus

Juventus defender, Matthijs de Ligt has tested positive for coronavirus, the Italian club have confirmed. The Dutch international played the full 90 minutes of Juventus’ 3-1 win at leaders AC Milan on Wednesday January 6, but has now been placed into isolation. “Juventus Football Club announces that, during the checks provided for by the protocol in force, Matthijs De Ligt has emerged positive with Covid-19,” read a statement on the club’s website. “The player has already been placed in solitary confinement.” He becomes the third player from the Serie A champions to test positive for Coronavirus after Brazilian defender Alex Sandro and Colombian winger Juan Cuadrado who both returned a positive result on Monday and Tuesday respectively.

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6Jan By Czar Owolabi MarcusNo Comments

Health

Elvina Ibru tests positive for Covid-19, recounts experience

Nollywood actress Elvina Ibru disclosed on Tuesday that she tested positive for the dreaded novel-coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The actress made the revelation in a video she posted on her Instagram page where she said she has been in isolation and taking her medication since she tested positive. Without mincing words, Elvina appealed to Nigerians to believe that the virus is real and take all the necessary precautions as it’s been tough dealing with the disease. In her words, she said: “I just want to tell all of you that walk around without face masks or hand sanitizers that coronavirus is real and am currently battling the virus. “I have been in one room all by myself. I can’t even hug my son, sisters, brother or any of my family members. “Anybody can contract this viru...

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5Jan By BobbyNo Comments

Celebs

Singer, Paul Okoye, Tests Positive for COVID19

Singer, Paul Okoye aka Rudeboy has tested positive for COVID19. He disclosed this on his Instagram page this morning. ''ATTENTION!!! F*ck it !!! Covid is REAL !!! I know as typical Nigerian or African is very hard to believe some will say “experience is the best teacher oh well , the experience and the teacher has visited me and they’ve been dealing with me for more than 10days now sh*t is not funny ..... worst sickness ever!!! ...... y’all better be careful out there if you like believe me , if you like don’t believe me you can as well wait for your own experience by playing ignorance Goodluck God help us all ''  

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5Jan By BobbyNo Comments

Celebs

I Have COVID19- Actress Elvina Ibru Says

Nollywood actress, Elvina Ibru, has tested positive for COVID-19 and has come out to share her experience. In a video posted on her IG page, Elvina said she has been isolated and taking her medication since her test came back positive. She appealed to Nigerians to believe that the virus is real and take all precautions.

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12Nov By Czar Owolabi MarcusNo Comments

Celebs

Sauti Sol’s Bien Aime speaks after testing positive for COVID-19

Popular Kenyan boy band group Sauti Sol woke up to sad news after their lead singer, Bien-Aime Alusa Baraza tested positive for Coronavirus, just before their much-awaited performance. If you had been following closely, ever since Corona invaded the country, the music group had always expressed caution with COVID-19 measures. The boys even had tests run for the 6 of them including their two signees, Nviiri the Storyteller and Bensoul, before going into isolation to focus on their music and map a way forward. Unfortunately, the virus still did not spare them after Bien’s test results came back positive last week. Speaking to a local publication, the artist revealed they had been scheduled for a performance in Uganda last week on Thursday. But before then, he started having ...

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2Nov By BobbyNo Comments

Sport

Real Madrid defender, Eder Militao tests positive for COVID-19 ahead of Champions League clash with Inter Milan

Real Madrid have announced Eder Militao has tested positive for coronavirus ahead of their Champions League clash with Inter Milan.   The 22-year-old Brazilian will now undergo a mandatory period of self-isolation.   The club also revealed that no other positive results were recorded from the latest round of testing except Militao.   A statement from Madrid said: 'Real Madrid would like to inform that our player, Eder Militao, has tested positive in the COVID-19 tests carried out yesterday, Sunday morning.   'All the other players and the technical staff from the first team, as well as all the employees of the club who work directly with them, tested negative in that same test.   'The club would like to confirm once again that everyone...

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30Oct By BobbyNo Comments

News

1.3m People Tested For HIV In 7 Months In Akwa Ibom

A total of 1,355,203 persons have been tested for HIV in Akwa Ibom between April and October this year. The Deputy Director Technical, Strengthening Integrated Delivery of HIV/AIDS Services (SIDHAS), Dr Pius Nwaokoro stated this on Thursday in Uyo during an interaction with some media representatives on HIV treatment surge. He said the state has achieved 90 percent HIV/AIDS viral suppression rate and successfully controlled the epidemic in seven local government areas including, Uyo, Mbo, Okobo, Eastern Obolo, and Ibeno. Nwaokoro who revealed that 65,185 people in the state are HIV positive noted that the result was based on 10 years of consistent testing and counselling carried out in 21 local government areas of the state.

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30Oct By Czar Owolabi MarcusNo Comments

Health

May you catch covid-19 – Toke Makinwa addresses those saying she was paid to announce she tested positive

Toke Makinwa has slammed those who said she must have been paid by the Government to announce she has contracted covid-19. Shortly after the OAP made the announcement on social media, some doubted if she is really infected and said she must have been paid by the Government to make the announcement. Toke now prays those doubting her truth, will also catch covid and get healed so they can learn to trust others. Reacting via her Twitter handle, she wrote; ''And to the people saying the government must have paid me to say I got Covid, I know the government has fucked you over so bad you have trust issues, I feel bad for you too but pls let me heal in peace. ''For those who doubt that Covid is real, I hope you get a personal encounter, may you catch Covid-19 and also survive it so ...

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27Oct By BobbyNo Comments

Sport

FIFA president, Gianni Infantino tests positive for Coronavirus

FIFA president, Gianni Infantino has tested positive for COVID-19, football's world governing body said in a statement on Tuesday, October 27.   Infantino, 50, reported mild symptoms and is in self-isolation and will quarantine for at least 10 days, FIFA added.   A statement read: "FIFA President Gianni Infantino has received confirmation today that he has tested positive for coronavirus. The FIFA President, who has reported mild symptoms, has immediately placed himself in self-isolation and will remain in quarantine at least for 10 days.   "All people who came into contact with the FIFA President during the last few days have been informed accordingly and they are being requested to take the necessary steps.   "FIFA sincerely wishes President In...

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14Oct By BobbyNo Comments

Sport

Will Cristiano Ronaldo play against Barcelona and Messi in the Champions League?

Portugal and Juventus were dealt a blow when their talisman was deemed to be coronavirus positive, but how long will it affect his availability? Cristiano Ronaldo has followed Zlatan Ibrahimovic and countless other high-profile footballers in contracting Covid-19, with doubts now cast over his availability for Juventus' upcoming game against Barcelona. News of Ronaldo's positive coronavirus test result was confirmed on October 13 while he was away on international duty with Portugal and, while the 35-year-old displayed no symptoms, he is now ruled out of action. Exactly how long he will be unavailable for is unclear, but the Bianconeri will be hoping that he returns sooner rather than later, with a number of crucial games coming up on the domestic and continental fronts.

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13Oct By BobbyNo Comments

Sport

Cristiano Ronaldo tests positive for coronavirus while on international duty for Portugal

Superstar footballer, Cristiano Ronaldo has tested positive for coronavirus while on International duty for Portugal The Juventus striker is not suffering any symptoms, but is now self-isolating and will play no part in Portugal's clash with Sweden.   The Portugal's Football Federation said in a statement: "Cristiano Ronaldo was released from the work of the National Team after a positive test for COVID-19, so he will not face Sweden.   "The Portuguese international is doing well, without symptoms, and in isolation.   "Following the positive case, the remaining players underwent new tests this Tuesday morning, all with a negative result, and are available to Fernando Santos for training this afternoon, in the City of Football. "The game, counting for ...

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3Oct By dthataNo Comments

Sport

Sadio Mane Isolating After Positive Coronavirus Test

Liverpool and Senegalese forward Sadio Mane has tested positive for coronavirus and is self-isolating. The news comes three days after the club said midfielder Thiago Alcantara had also tested positive for Covid-19. Liverpool say the Senegal winger had "displayed minor symptoms of the virus but feels in good health overall". Mane, 28, played for the Reds in a 3-1 win over Arsenal on Monday but was not in the squad for the EFL Cup defeat on penalties to the Gunners on Thursday. A statement on Liverpool's website added: "Like with Thiago Alcantara, Liverpool are - and will continue to - following all protocols relating to Covid-19 and Mane will self-isolate for the required period of time."

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