May 16, 2020

American Idol To Encore Charity Song ‘We Are The World’

American Idol To Encore Charity Song ‘We Are The World’

May 16, 2020 1:42 pm

“We Are The World”, the celebrity-packed 1985 charity singer, is getting an encore this weekend, courtesy of the stars of “American Idol”.

“Idol” judges Lionel Richie, who co-wrote the song with late Michael Jackson, Katy Perry and country singer Luke Bryan will perform it on Sunday alongside former stars and winners of the television talent show, broadcaster ABC said on Friday night.

ABC said it will be the first television performance in 35 years of the song.

The song was originally written to raise money for African famine relief and featured musicians including Jackson, Diana Ross, Billy Joel, Bruce Springsteen, …

30 migrant workers killed in India lockdown crashes

30 Migrant Workers Killed In India Lockdown Crashes

May 16, 2020 1:41 pm

At least 30 Indian migrant workers were killed Saturday in road accidents as they tried to return to their home villages during a nationwide coronavirus lockdown, officials said.

The accidents, in central and northern India, were the latest involving some of the millions of labourers left stranded and jobless by the seven-week shutdown.

Scores have died in road and rail accidents and even from exhaustion walking home.

In the most deadly incident, a truck carrying about 40 labourers struck another vehicle also carrying workers and their families that was parked at a roadside cafe in Uttar Pradesh, local magistrate Abishek …

Trump Fires State watchdog said to be probing Pompeo

Trump Fires State Watchdog Said To Be Probing Pompeo

May 16, 2020 1:40 pm

Donald Trump’s move to fire a government watchdog reportedly investigating Secretary of State Mike Pompeo amounted to a potentially illegal act of retribution, according to senior Democrats leading an angry backlash Saturday.

Trump notified House of Representatives speaker Nancy Pelosi late Friday that he planned to dismiss State Department Inspector General Steve Linick.

It was his third abrupt dismissal of an official tasked with monitoring governmental wrongdoing since April.

Democrats denounced it as part of what they said was a troubling pattern of the president undermining the traditionally independent watchdogs.

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Facebook Acquires Animated Graphics, GIPHY

Facebook Acquires Animated Graphics, GIPHY

May 16, 2020 1:39 pm

Social media and tech giant, Facebook said Friday it had acquired the animated graphics startup GIPHY and would integrate the company in its Instagram visual social network.

Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but the news site Axios said the California-based tech giant was paying $400 million.

GIPHY is a platform and search engine for “stickers” and other products using the graphics interchange format or GIFs.

“GIPHY, a leader in visual expression and creation, is joining the Facebook company today as part of the Instagram team,” Facebook said in a statement.

“GIPHY makes everyday conversations more entertaining, and so …

Football Resumes In Germany With Goal & 4 Min Red Card

Football Resumes In Germany With Goal & 4 Min Red Card

May 16, 2020 1:39 pm

Football resumes in Germany as Erzgebirge Aue hosts Sandhausen (Twitter)

Football resumed in Germany today with a goal and a red card in the first four minutes of action.

The first goal, as footie returned following the coronavirus outbreak, was recorded in Bundesliga 2 with Erzgebirge Aue hosting Sandhausen.

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This happened as Sandhausen’s defender Dennis Diekmeier made some unwanted headlines.

He was shown a straight red card for a professional foul in the area.

Dimitrij Nazarov fired home to give Erzgebirge Aue a 1-0 lead.

From the resulting penalty, Dimitrij …

Saudi Researchers Develop Diagnostic Test For COVID-19

Saudi Researchers Develop Diagnostic Test For COVID-19

May 16, 2020 12:52 pm
A group of Saudi researchers in Riyadh  has developed a diagnostic test to detect coronavirus infection, state news agency SPA reported.

The researchers work at the Research Center of King Faisal Specialist Hospital (KFSH).

The test  developed is based on analysing the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) of the COVID-19 virus.

It has been approved by the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (FDA).

PCR tests detect the genetic material of viruses and are the go-to for testing influenza infection, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO).

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The CEO of the Research Center at …

Shehu Sani Reacts As Nigerian Returnees Pay Government

Shehu Sani Reacts As Nigerian Returnees Pay Government

May 16, 2020 12:50 pm

Shehu Sani, a former Kaduna lawmaker, has reacted as Nigerians returning home due to coronavirus pandemic are told to offset their two-week quarantine bill on arrival.

The Nigerian government in a revised guideline asked returnees to pay for their two weeks stay at isolation centers.

Before Friday, the returnees were only required to pay for their flight back home while the government took care of them for two weeks in their various isolation centres.

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But in the letter by the Embassy of Nigeria in Bangkok, Thailand, which was signed by

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Former Kaduna Lawmaker Dies While Waiting For Doctors

Former Kaduna Lawmaker Dies While Waiting For Doctors

May 16, 2020 12:49 pm
Dr. Yakubu Bityong, a former member of the Kaduna State House of Assembly is dead.

Bityong who represented Kaura Constituency in the Assembly from 2011 to 2019, died on Friday night in Kaduna at the age of 56.

A political associate of the deceased, Yakubu Umaru-Spider, told NAN on Saturday in Kaduna.

Umaru-Spider, a former Secretary of Kaura Local Government, said that Bityong was two weeks ago diagnosed with lung complications and placed on treatment.

“He became normal and continued with his life until yesterday (Friday) when he became ill again.

“He was taken to General hospital Unguwan Boro, around

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Nigeria’s Defence Chief, Olonisakin Risks Imprisonment

Nigeria’s Defence Chief, Olonisakin Risks Imprisonment

May 16, 2020 12:48 pm
The National Industrial Court (NIC) has ruled that a contempt of court charge be filed against the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Gabriel Abayomi Olonisakin, over the alleged refusal to comply with valid orders.

Olonisakin may be committed to two years imprisonment if found guilty.

PRNigeria reports that the leave to file the charge was granted to Lt-Col. Abdulfatai Mohammed by Justice Sanusi Kado of the NIC, following the Nigerian Army’s refusal to reabsorb him as ordered two years ago.

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The court had, in a judgment by Justice Edith Agbakogba,

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Breaking: ASUU Finally Calls-Off Strike

Your Virtual Matriculation Is A Scam’- ASUU To Osun Uni

May 16, 2020 12:47 pm

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) on Saturday described the virtual matriculation organised by the Vice-Chancellor of Osun State University, Professor Labode Popoola as a scam.

Africa Daily News gathered that Osun State University recently conducted a virtual matriculation exercise attended by only principal officers of the institution led by the Vice-Chancellor.

But, ASUU while reacting, lashed out at the Vice-Chancellor.

The union alleged that the Vice-Chancellor was aiming to use the virtual matriculation to get financial favour from the federal government.

ASUU stated that its strike action was ongoing to get the federal government to commit funds to

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Four-Month-Old Baby Tests Positive For COVID-19 In Kaduna

Four-Month-Old Baby Tests Positive For COVID-19 In Kaduna

May 16, 2020 12:47 pm

Kaduna State Ministry of Health on Saturday confirmed that a four-month-old child was among the 20 new COVID-19 cases recorded in the state on Friday.

A statement issued by the Commissioner of Health, Dr. Amina Mohammed-Baloni, said that the father of the infected child had a travel history to Kano.

“The infant, who had been brought to the hospital for respiratory issues, was tested in accordance with the updated guidelines which advise that persons presenting with such symptoms be tested,” she added.

Mohammed-Baloni further said that the child’s ‘’parents have also been tested and their results are being awaited.’’

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Moses Ran Away From Egypt – IPOB Replies MASSOB

Moses Ran Away From Egypt – IPOB Replies MASSOB

May 16, 2020 6:09 am
The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has reminded its sister group, the Movement for the Actualization of Sovereign State of Biafra, MASSOB, that three things await freedom fighters such as its leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.

In a statement by its Publicity Secretary, Emma Power, in response to the attack on Kanu by MASSOB, IPOB noted that imprisonment, exile or death await all freedom fighters.

IPOB alluded to the biblical story of the old testament when Moses escaped from Egypt but later came back to deliver his people from slavery, describing Chief Ralph Uwazuruike, MASSOB leader, as a jester.

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