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Japanese tennis athlete, Naomi Osaka has beaten her US legendary rival Serena William for bragging rights as she becomes the highest-paid female athlete in the world.

According to Forbes Magazine, Osaka made a whopping earnings of $37.4 million from prize money and endorsements within the last 12 months, $1.4 million above the amount earned by US Serena Williams, setting an all time record earnings record for a female athlete within a year.

The 22-year-old Naomi was only a year when 38 -year-old Serena Williams won her first Grand Slam title in 1999. 19 years later, Naomi beat Williams at the U.S. Open final to win her first Grand Slam, an award Williams has won 23 times.

The American business magazine also disclosed that, Maria Sharapova held the position when she earned a record $29.7 million in 2015. Sharapova was only 17 when she defeated...SEE MORE HERE

Kaduna State Govenor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai has revealed that the 18 new COVID-19 cases recorded in the state on Thursday 21st May 2020, had 10 family inclusive.

The governor disclosed this in a tweet via his verified Twitter handle, where he stated that a family of 10 tested positive for COVID-19 in Kaduna.

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) had announced on Thursday night that Nigeria recorded 339 new COVID-19 cases, with 18 cases recorded in Kaduna state.

El-Rufai further disclosed that, the 18 new cases were recorded from four local government areas of...SEE MORE HERE

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has released a fresh update on the new confirmed cases of COVID-19 recorded in Nigeria on Thursday 21st May, 2020.

The centre made this announcement at the late hours of Thursday in a tweet via it verified Twitter page @NCDC gov, where it disclosed that 339 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 were reported across the country, bringing the tally to 7016 (Seven thousand and sixteen).

According to the NCDC, off the 339 new cases of COVID-19 recorded, Lagos State recorded 139 alone, bringing the total recorded infectious cases in the state to...SEE MORE HERE

Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State, in an effort to curb the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the state, has sought the of the leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria in the state and has pledged to provide exclusive testing centres for resident Christians.

Ganduje met with the leaders of the association at the government house in Kano on Tuesday, said that the decision was to collaborate with christian in the fight against the spread of the ravaging virus in the state.

This decision will definitely allow free testing of Christians in the state without any sort of interference.

He said:

“The testing centre exists in Sabon Gari, such that a Christian can go to the place and test himself or go to his Church and...SEE MORE HERE

The Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba Ewuare II on Monday announced that his second wife Queen Iyayota (Obazuwa Nerie) has delivered of a bouncing baby boy into the royal family.

The traditional ruler who was installed on 20th October 2016 disclosed this during a press briefing in the palace, where he thanked God and the ancestors for the gift of the new baby prince, noting that the infant prince and his mother are alive, hale and healthy.

He said:

"By the grace of the Almighty God and the benevolence of our ancestors, the Benin Traditional Council on behalf of His Royal Majesty, Omo N' Oba N'Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, Oba of Benin and the Royal Palace of Benin Kingdom, joyfully wish to announce that her Royal Highness, Queen Iyayota of Benin kindgom has been delivered of a...SEE MORE HERE

Nigeria recorded 216 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 on the 18th May 2020, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the country to 6175, NCDC reports.

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) made the announcement in a tweet via it verified Twitter page @NCDCgov, where it gave the breakdown of the new cases by states.

According to report released by the centre, Lagos State recorded 74 new cases of the virus bringing it tally in the state to 2624, 33 new cases were reported in...SEE MORE HERE

UK Office of Communication, commonly known as Ofcom has imposed a sanction on Pastor Chris Oyakhilome's LoveWorld News Broadcast for airing potentially harmful statements linking the emergence of 5G network to the cause of Coronavirus pandemic globally.

Mackenzieskyblog recalled that in early April, the LoveWorld Television Ministry made an unsubstantial broadcast via it satellite around the world claiming that there is a global cover-up over the out-break of Coronavirus pandemic and the installation of 5G networks being the major cause.

The Christian Network also echoed the anti-malaria drug, hydroxychloroquine as a cure for the virus, without stating that trials for the drug is still...SEE MORE HERE

Former Manchester United skipper and striker, Wayne Rooney has revealed how his former teammate Nemanja Vidic used to get himself prepared whenever he was about to face former Chelsea striker, Didier Drogba.

Rooney who also spoke on the reason why for United's defender, Gerard Pique left the club, revealed that Vidic would always visit the gym for two or three consecutive days in other to pump himself up before facing Didier Drogba or playing against the physical Bolton Wanderers.

"I always Vidic: if we were going to Bolton — and it was the same when he was about to face Didier Drogba — he would be in the gym for two...SEE MORE HERE

Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi reports that 3 of the returnees recently evacuated form Dubai have tested positive for COVID-19 after series of test was conducted on them.

Abayomi raised the alarm in a tweet via his official Twitter page, where he also disclosed that those affected have been itted to follow Lagos State COVID-19 treatment guidance.

Mackenzieskyblog recalled that 256 Nigerians were sent back to Nigeria from Dubai on May 6 following the global coronavirus pandemic.

The commissioner said that after test was conducted on the returnees, three...SEE MORE HERE

Popular canadian singer and songwriter, Justin Bieber penned a lovely open letter to his wife Hailey Baldwin Bieber as she sleeps next to him.

The 26-years-old singer whose recent music singer 'Intentions' released barely 2 months ago, has gotten a 80million views on YouTube expressed how blessed he feels to have Hailey as his wife and he promised to love her as long as he breathe.

Sharing a photo of them together via his IG , he said that Hailey's humility and desire for success blows him away, making him feel honoured to be her husband.

Justin wrote:

"Dear Hailey, as I lay here, you asleep next to me, I think to myself how did I get so...SEE MORE HERE

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) announced that Nigeria recorded a total of 184 new cases of COVID-19 across it isolation centres nationwide, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the country to 4971.

The centre gave this report via it verified Twitter @NCDCgov, where it also gave the total breakdown of cases per states, as Lagos State still lead the chart with 2041 total number of confirmed cases, followed by Kano with 707 total number of confirmed cases

According to the NCDC, 51 new cases were recorded in Lagos State, 23 in Jigawa, 16 in...SEE MORE HERE

Today, we discharged a 98 year old woman, our oldest #COVID19 patient in Lagos. She ed 25 others; 13 males and 12 females, discharged from our isolation centres after testing negative for #COVID19, bringing the total of our successfully managed and discharged patients to 528.

https://twitter.com/jidesanwoolu/status/1260656475392798720?s=19

As our frontline health workers continue to sacrifice and push through, let us play our roles by following the public health guidelines, observing physical distancing and wearing our face masks.

#MaskUpLagos
#ForADiseaseFreeLagos #ForAGreaterLagos

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The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has ordered the arrest of Nigerian youngest billionaire, Emeka Okonkwo, popularly known as E-Money, for questioning over his source of wealth as he continues living a flamboyant lifestyle with lots of police escorts.

E-Money who is the brother to musician K-Cee, was said to have drawn the attention of the police boss as he was seen ordering the policemen around as slaves.

Mackenzieskyblog gathered that as soon as the information got to the IG's desk, he ordered the Lagos State Police Command to withdraw the six policemen attached to...SEE MORE HERE

The Personal Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on News Media, Mr Bashir Ahmed has blasted Nigerians whose only aim of commenting under every single post released by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) is to seek for more social media followers.

According to Ahmed, rather than discussing strategies and ways of curbing the spread of the ravaging coronavirus (COVID-19) in the country, he can not comprehend why Nigerians use the medium to...SEE MORE HERE

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) announced that 146 new cases of COVID-19 were reported in the country on Tuesday 12th May 2020, taking the total confirmed cases to 4787.

The centre confirmed this in a tweet via it verified Twitter page @NCDCgov, where it stated that Nigeria recorded 146 new cases of the ravaging coronavirus (COVID-19). From the breakdown tweeted by the NCDC, 57 cases were reported in...SEE MORE HERE

Nollywood actress, Etinosa Idemudia and Nigeria Comedian Omini has fired back on senior Nollywood actress, Victoria Iyama over her comment on the photo of Nigerian cross-dresser, Bobrisky.

Victoria Iyamma had commented that she can not wait to see how Bobrisky and other Nigeria cross-dresser will look like in their 50s and 60s with...SEE MORE

Manchester United new midfield g, Bruno Fernandes has been voted to BBC viewers Premier League team of the season after playing only five premier league games for United.

Bruno, who has been in fine form since ing the Red Devils in January from Portuguese side, Sporting Lisbon made the BBC Sport's team of the season with the likes of Manchester City's Kelvin De Bruyne and Liverpool's...SEE MORE HERE

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) announced that Nigeria recorded a massive 381 increase in the number of confirmed cases on Thursday 7th April 2020. The highest number of cases recorded in the country since the index case hits the country, and a 186 difference compared to the 195 new cases recorded on Wednesday.

The centre reported this via it verified twitter page, where it disclosed that Nigeria recorded 381 new cases of COVID-19, with Lagos State topping the chart with a spike of 183 new cases.

According to the report released by NCDC, Lagos State recorded 183 new cases, Kano...SEE MORE HERE

The Federal Government of Nigeria on Monday confirmed the receipt of the sum of $311.7 million from the United State of America and the Bailiwick of Jersey as part of the money looted by former Nigerian leader, Gen. Sani Abacha.

This information was disclosed by...SEE MORE HERE

Nollywood actress, Christabel Egbenya has come out to say that at this stage of her life, she wouldn't fret being a third wife as long as the man bolsters her business and takes good care of her.

Christabel disclosed this during an interview session with Inside Nollywood, where she said that she is not presently in any serious relationship and in this way she is prepared to invite a man into her life, specifically a rich man that takes care of her generally.

In her words:

“When it comes to serious relationship, for now, I don’t have a man. But that doesn’t mean I don’t have a boyfriend. I need an understanding man. I need a man who will love me for who...SEE MORE HERE

Lagos is reducing and Kano is increasing...GOD WHERE ARE YOU?
HAVE MERCY ON US AND SAVE YOUR CHILDREN

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Friday night announced that Nigeria recorded 238 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, taking the total number of confirmed cases in the country to 2170.

The centre gave this update via it verified Twitter page, where it stated that 238 new cases of COVID-19 were reported on May 1, 2020. The result sured the one recorded a day before with 34 cases, making it the highest number of confirmed cases reported so far since the index case hits the country.

The total breakdown as per NCDC report is given thus; 92-Kano, 36-FCT, 30-Lagos, 16-Gombe, 10...SEE MORE HERE

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), has announced a massive increase in the total number of confirmed cases in Nigeria, suring the 196 cases recorded on Wednesday 29th April.

The centre gave this report via it verified twitter handle, where it stated that 204 (Two hundred and four) confirmed cases of COVID-19 were reported in the country.

The total breakdown per states are as follows; Kano State (80), Lagos State (45), Gombe and Bauchi State recorded (9) each, Borno and Edo State recorded (7) each, Rivers and Ogun State recorded...SEE MORE HERE

Kaduna State Governor, El- Rufai discloses reasons why he returned to his clean shaved look even as the Muslims are observing Ramadan.

The Governor said he had to shave in other to fight the infection as it is not kind to the old. He explained that those above 50 years and with some sort of health issues should be very careful not to contract the virus.

El-Rufai said: “I’m truly aging. I am a few steps above 60 and this disease is not kind to the old. I am old. That is the danger. If one is above 50, one should be very careful not to contract the virus. To an aged person with other health complications like diabetes, hypertension, Coronavirus will be very deadly.”

He said that though it wasn't his intention to shave for it's th tradition of the Muslims, but on visiting his mother after leaving the isolation centre, she...SEE MORE HERE

Governor Nasir El-Rufa’i has come out to speak about his experience while undergoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) treatment.

The governor said he could have died, if not for the doctor's effort. He itted going through trauma, as he combat with weakening cerebral pain and coordinated state affairs from isolation.

El-Rufai said he was the first to experience the virus in Kaduna State "and Allah knows why".

He said: “I could have died if not for my doctors. I followed their instructions strictly and took my...SEE MORE HERE

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) announced that 196 new cases were reported in Nigeria on Wednesday 29th April, taking the tally to 1728.

According to NCDC, Lagos State recorded 87 cases and discharged 49 patients from its Infectious Disease Hospital (IDH) and another isolation centre, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu also confirmed this yesterday.

Sanwo-Olu said: “Twenty-eight females and 21 males, including a Greek national, were discharged from our Isolation facilities at Yaba and Onikan to reunite with their families.

“Among the 49 patients, 18 spent their times at the...SEE MORE HERE

Nigeria Centre for Disease control (NCDC) on Wednesday announced that Nigeria recorded 196 new cases of COVID-19, its highest ever Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases.

Mackenzieskyblog recalls that Nigeria recorded 195 cases on Tuesday 28th April, and then on Wednesday 29th April the number of reported cases went one more above that figure.

The total breakdown of reported cases per states are Lagos (87); Kano (24); Gombe (18); Kaduna (17); Federal Capital...SEE MORE HERE

US President, Donald Trump has offered to donate ventilators to assist Nigeria in the fight against the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic that have killed 44 persons so far in the country.

According to Nigeria’s minister of information, Lai Mohammed, Trump stated this yesterday while speaking to President Muhammadu Buhari in a telephone conversation.

Lai Mohammed revealed this during yesterday’s media briefing by the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 In Abuja.

He said that the conversation between the Presidents was centered on Nigeria’s response to COVID-19 and the US president promised to...SEE MORE HERE

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced a massive increase in the total number of confirmed cases in Nigeria. The highest since the index case hits the country.

NCDC made this announcement on Tuesday night via it verified Twitter page, where it stated that one hundred and ninety five (195) new cases of COVID-19 was reported in Nigeria.

The centre said that as at 11:50pm 28th April, Nigeria now have a total of 1532 (One thousand, five hundred and thirty two) number of confirmed cases, 255 (Two hundred and fifty five) patients has been discharged and 44 (fourty four) death cases.

Lagos State recorded...SEE MORE HERE

Manchester United have reportedly ed Manchester City and Liverpool in a battle to sign Leeds United loanee Ben White this summer, according to Daily Star.

The 22-year-old defender dazzled at Leeds United this campaign in his season loan spell from Brighton.

Leeds coach Marcelo Bielsa has massively worked on White, who has started every one of the 37 of Leeds' Championship games this campaign.

Leeds United couldn't imagine anything better than to keep the youngster with them full-time, however it appears his gifts could see him end up at...SEE MORE HERE

Mohammed, the son of former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, has been released from Isolated centre after he recouped completely from COVID-19.

Mohammed, who tested positive for COVID-19 a month ago, went through 40 days in the isolation office.

He personally made this announcement after he left the hospital, where he expressed gratitude toward Nigerians for the help and prayers and begged them to continue appealing to God for those as yet to be discharged for the pandemic that had murdered 40 Nigerians.

He said his release from the hospital couldn't have come at a superior time than in the month of Ramadan, a season set apart by...SEE MORE HERE

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It's true,i also heard from a reliable source that Madzi Kunu is now a cadaver.