Day: January 15, 2022

COVID-19 Latest: Omicron Spreads To Southern China City Bordering Macau

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The southern Chinese city of Zhuhai suspended public bus routes on Saturday after announcing it had detected at least seven cases of the highly transmissible Omicron coronavirus variant there and warning residents not to leave the city. The coastal city of Zhuhai, which borders the gambling hub Macau, said late Friday Omicron had been detected in one mildly ill and six asymptomatic patients, after launching mass testing due to a case in a neighbouring city. China is battling a spate of coronavirus outbreaks, including several from the Omicron variant, as…

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Australia Government Declare Tennis Superstar Djokovic ‘Public Threat’

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Australia returned Novak Djokovic to detention on Saturday, saying the tennis star’s opposition to vaccination could cause “civil unrest” and triggering a high-profile court showdown. Having once failed to remove the unvaccinated 34-year-old from the country, Australia’s conservative government is trying again. And Djokovic is fighting back for the second time, with a new court appeal scheduled for Sunday. The case will be heard from 9:30 am (2230GMT) by the full Federal Court of three justices, a format that leaves little room to appeal any decision. For now, the Serbian…

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Joel Popoola, Nigerian Tech Entrepreneur Appointed To Lead UK-Africa Trade Ties

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Mr Joel Popoola, a Nigerian tech entrepreneur, has been appointed to head the task force to improve trading ties between Africa and the United Kingdom. Popoola, a digital democracy campaigner and the creator of the Rate Your Leader app, is to lead a Special Interest Group for Africa established by the UK Institute of Directors (IoD)-one of the world’s oldest and most prestigious business leader groups. According to him, the IoD Africa SIG will stimulate business opportunities, increase networking, and grow awareness of British businesses in Africa and African businesses…

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Tottenham vs Arsenal North London Derby Postponed Because Of Player Absences

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Arsenal’s north London derby at Tottenham on Sunday has been postponed because the Gunners do not have enough available players to field a side. The Premier League said it accepted Arsenal’s request to call off the game. “The decision is a result of a combination of Covid-19, existing and recent injuries and players on international duty at the Africa Cup of Nations,” said the Premier League. It is the 21st top-flight game to be postponed this season because of coronavirus (COVID-19). Premier League rules say a club must play a…

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Air Peace: Nigerian Military To Enjoy Priority Boarding

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Air Peace Airline has announced the introduction of a package called Priority Boarding Policy for Nigeria’s military personnel- both serving and retired. The management of the airline said it is a way of honouring them for the huge sacrifices they make for the nation. Air Peace Chief Executive Officer, Allen Onyema, who made the revelation in a press release issued on Thursday, January 13, 2022, stated that the airline holds in high regard the indispensable contributions of the military in securing Nigeria and defending its territory from external aggression. Stressing…

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EPL Result: Manchester City Beat Chelsea 1 – 0 To Extend Lead On The League Table

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According to reports by the BBC, Kevin de Bruyne produced a moment of world-class quality to tighten Manchester City’s stranglehold on the Premier League title race with victory over Chelsea at Etihad Stadium. The former Chelsea player broke the deadlock in a tight game with a superb curling drive past keeper Kepa Arrizabalaga with 20 minutes left to extend City’s lead at the top of the table to an imposing 13 points. Chelsea had their chances, the best coming when Ederson saved from Romelu Lukaku in the second half, but…

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Lagos State To Immortalise Musician Sound Sultan

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File photograph of the late Sound Sultan The Lagos State Government has announced plans to immortalise late Nigerian singer, Olanrewaju Abdul-Ganiu Fasasi aka Sound Sultan. Special Adviser to Lagos State Governor on Tourism, Arts and Culture, Solomon Bonu, said the state will celebrate Sound Sultan every December for four days in Lagos. Bonu stated this at the just-concluded Festac Music Festival, which was initiated by the late singer and songwriter, to raise young talents. Jagbajantis crooner, Bonu said that the festival would henceforth enjoy the sponsorship of the State Government.…

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Austin Eguavoen Super Eagles Interim Manager Eagles Will Play Sudan With Utmost Respect

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Super Eagles interim coach, Augustine Eguavoen, has said his team would play Sudan in their second group game of the Africa Cup of Nations with the utmost respect. Nigeria would take on the Falcons of Jediane in their second Group D game of the AFCON, at the Stade Roumdé Adjia in Garoua on Saturday. Eguavoen told newsmen during the pre-match press conference on Friday that the Sudanese were not pushovers and would be treated as such, adding that consolidating on the victory against Egypt, was the ultimate goal. “I cannot…

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