April 5, 2020

Pastor 𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐑𝐫𝐒𝐬 𝐎𝐲𝐚𝐀𝐑𝐒π₯𝐨𝐦𝐞'𝐬 𝐈𝐠𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐎𝐧 πŸ“π†

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome’s Ignorance Of 5G

April 5, 2020 11:30 pm

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome certainly falls into the category of marauders swindling innocent people of their hard earned money under the guise of being divinely endowed to deliver humanity from the midst of chaotic disorder.

He parades himself a healer or one whom the mythical Jesus uses to heal the sick yet Coronavirus is reportedly ravaging the world and suddenly his healing powers have ceased existing instead he has turned into a conspiracy theorist over night.

Obviously, he is among those folks who have amassed wealth with the Bible which they are using to suspend the cognitive resonance of their followers …

At Least 19 Killed In Mexico Gang Clash

At Least 19 Killed In Mexico Gang Clash

April 5, 2020 6:08 pm

A gang battle in Mexico has left at least 19 people dead in the northern state of Chihuahua, officials said Saturday.

At least five armed clashes have occurred in the Madera community so far this year, local authorities have said.

“The state attorney general, in conjunction with the public safety office and Mexican Army, launched an operation to investigate and locate armed groups that staged a confrontation that left 19 people dead yesterday in the town of Madera,” authorities said.

According to early reports, the bloodshed occurred Friday evening when alleged hitmen of the Gente Nueva group, part of the …

Scared But Desperate, Thai Sex Workers Take To Streets

Scared But Desperate, Thai Sex Workers Take To Streets

April 5, 2020 6:07 pm

A shutdown to contain the coronavirus has killed Thailand’s party scene and forced sex workers like Pim out of bars and onto desolate streets. She’s scared but desperately needs customers to pay her rent.

Red-light districts from Bangkok to Pattaya have gone quiet with night clubs and massage parlours closed and tourists blocked from entering the country.

That has left an estimated 300,000 sex workers out of a job, pressing some onto the streets where the risks are sharpened by the pandemic.

“I’m afraid of the virus but I need to find customers so I can pay for my room …

coronavirus What Impact Is COVID-19 Having On Middle East ConflictsWhat Impact Is COVID-19 Having On Middle East Conflicts

What Impact Is COVID-19 Having On Middle East Conflicts?

April 5, 2020 6:06 pm

The novel coronavirus has put global trade on hold, placed half of the world population in confinement and has the potential to topple governments and reshape diplomatic relations.

The United Nations has appealed for ceasefires in all the major conflicts rocking the planet, with its chief Antonio Guterres on Friday warning “the worst is yet to come”. But it remains unclear what the pandemic’s impact will be on the multiple wars roiling the Middle East.

Here is an overview of the impact so far on the conflicts in Syria, Yemen, Libya and Iraq:

SYRIA

The COVID-19 outbreak turned into a …

UAE Doubles Stimulus To Counter Coronavirus Impact

UAE Doubles Stimulus To Counter Coronavirus Impact

April 5, 2020 6:03 pm

The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates said Sunday it has doubled to $70 billion a stimulus package to support the Gulf state’s economy amid the coronavirus pandemic.

“The aggregate value of all capital and liquidity measures adopted by the CBUAE since 14 March 2020 has reached 256 billion dirhams ($70 billion),” the central bank said in a statement.

Last month, oil-rich UAE announced stimulus worth $35 billion that included aid to the banking system, facilities for loans and injecting funds into the bourses.

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Most of the new …

Three Sudanese Arrested Over French 'Terror' Stabbing

Three Sudanese Arrested Over French ‘Terror’ Stabbing

April 5, 2020 6:02 pm

French police have arrested three Sudanese nationals in a terror probe after a stabbing spree in the southeast left two people dead, investigators said on Sunday.

The attack by a lone perpetrator took place in broad daylight Saturday, with the country on lockdown to stem the spread of the deadly coronavirus.

Prosecutors have launched an investigation into “murder linked to a terrorist enterprise” and “association with terrorist wrongdoers” after the rampage through a string of shops in the riverside town of Romans-sur-Isere, which has a population of 35,000.

The alleged assailant, identified as Abdallah Ahmed-Osman — a Sudanese refugee in …

UK Warns Of Tougher Social Distancing Measures

UK Warns Of Tougher Social Distancing Measures

April 5, 2020 5:59 pm

The British government on Sunday warned that outside exercise could be banned if people flout stringent guidelines to cut the spread of coronavirus infections.

The UK government on March 23 ordered a three-week shutdown of non-essential shops and services to cut close-contact transmission of the virus.

But warmer weekend weather has stoked fears that people could congregate in parks and open spaces, potentially threatening any gains made in cutting transmission rates.ark was closed on Sunday after concern about high numbers of sunbathers on Saturday.

Health Secretary Matt Hancock, who himself tested positive for COVID-19, told Sky News television that sunbathing …

COVID-19 Protocol Breach: Lagos Govt Pardons Funke Akindele, Others

Police Finally Arrest Funke Akindele For Throwing Party

April 5, 2020 5:08 pm

The Lagos State Police Command have arrested Nollywood star, Funke Akindele, for hosting a house party despite an order against gatherings in the city.

The party contravened a ban on a gathering of more than 20 persons put in place by the state government to curb the spread of the deadly virus.

A spokesperson for the police in Lagos, Bala Elkana, confirmed Akindele’s arrest on Sunday evening.

Read Also: Star Actress Funke Akindele Dragged For Throwing Party

The actress is currently at the State Criminal Investigation Department, Panti, Yaba.

She risks being sentenced to one month in jail or …

24 of the world's most unusual landscapes

5G Network Not Linked To Coronavirus – IT expert

April 5, 2020 12:04 pm

An Information and Communication Technology expert, Mr. Jide Awe, on Sunday described rumours linking coronavirus to the roll-out of 5G technology as baseless conspiracy theory and misinformation.

According to Awe, the belief in such conspiracy theory derived from a deadly mix of ignorance, unsubstantiated evidence, and zeal.

He, however, noted that there had always been concerns about the dangers of radiation from cell phones and networks, noting that even if the concerns were genuine, they were unsubstantiated.

Awe said;Β β€œI was shocked when I saw 5G networks being linked to the emission of coronavirus; false information should not be passed

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24 of the world's most unusual landscapes

24 Of The World’s Most Unusual Landscapes

April 5, 2020 12:02 pm
(CNN) β€”Β While there are plenty of awe-inspiring man-madeΒ destinationsΒ around the globe, nothing is as creative as nature.
From trees that resemble monsters, to colorful sinkholes, towering rock formations and waterfalls of molten lava, these are some of the most unusual and fascinating landscapes in the world.
Gnarled and twisted over centuries, the yew trees of Kingley Vale could have been lifted straight from a Gothic fairy tale. Some are believed to be the oldest living things in Britain, dating back 2,000 years.
Yew tree groves were decimated in the 15th century, their wood used for longbows, making this
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Anti-Asian Hate Continues To Spread Online Amid COVID-19

Anti-Asian Hate Continues To Spread Online Amid COVID-19

April 5, 2020 11:51 am
Jing He has become used to online racist abuse.

The 26-year old from Shanghai began posting a video diary about the COVID-19 outbreak to her social media accounts in early March. Her aim was to depict life in her home city as the epidemic peaked in China.Β 

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More than 60,000 people viewed her first Facebook video on the topic, with many sharing messages of thanks and support.

But virulent, hateful abuse began to appear on later posts.

One comment under a video Jing made for the Facebook page of

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Police Demotes Sergeant For Assaulting Medical Doctor

Police Demotes Sergeant For Assaulting Medical Doctor

April 5, 2020 11:50 am
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command on Saturday, demoted one Edidiong Alexander attached to Safer Highway from the rank of Sergeant to Corporal for assaulting one Dr Daniel David Edet of University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, UUTH, of the state.

The Command Public Relations Officer, CSP Nnudam Fredrick, who disclosed this in a statement, said when the Commissioner of Police, CP Imohimi Edgal got wind of the incident, he ordered for the officer’s arrest and detention.

He added that the officer was subjected to orderly room trial in line with the Police Act and Regulations and was found guilty by

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