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Eighty-six new cases of #COVID19 reportes in Nigeria

Eighty-six new cases of #COVID19 have been reported; 70 in Lagos 7 in FCT 3 in Katsina 3 in Akwa Ibom 1 in Jigawa 1 in Bauchi 1 in Borno As at 11:50 pm 19th April there are 627 confirmed cases of #COVID19 reported in Nigeria. Discharged: 170 Deaths: 21

Mike Obi Terminates Club Contract Because of Corona Virus

    Former Nigeria captain and ex-Chelsea midfielder John Mikel Obi has left Turkish Super Lig leaders Trabzonspor by mutual consent, days after expressing his concerns about the league continuing amidst the global coronavirus pandemic. The Turkish top flight is one of only a handful across the world that are continuing to fulfil games, albeit behind closed doors. But on Saturday, 32-year-old Obi, who has been a major part of Trabzonspor's title challenge, posted on social media that he disagreed with that policy. A club statement released on Tuesday said he had now ended his contract, giving up his wages in order to become a free agent. Obi had written on his Instagram that "there is more to life than football. I do not feel comfortable and do not want to play football in this situation." "Everyone should be home with their families and loved ones in this critical time. Season should be cancelled as the world is facing such turbulent times," it ad...

Mikel Obi To Launch Foundation for Less Privileged On Friday

John mikel obi           Chelsea FC star and Nigerian Midfielder John Mikel Obi will launch his foundation 'Mikel Obi Foundation' on friday June 8,2012  .     The event is scheduled to  take place at the civic center in lagos The UEFA champions league winner when talking to newsmen about the foundation said;  “I want to give back to the society, Nigeria made me and I have always longed to help the poor, especially the Alimajaris. I grew up in Jos and I have seen these people beg for food. I want them to share in my success and I think this is the right time to help out. “The Foundation is not a short term project; it is a long term thing. I will set up a financial strategy to ensure the success of this project. Ex internationals that are in penury are also going to benefit from this project.”      The Governor of Lagos state Babatunde raji fashola is expected to be the special Guest of Honour at the e...

Mikel Obi's father Kidnappers want 20 Million naira ransom

      Kidnappers who abducted the father of Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel contacted his family on Wednesday requesting a 20 million naira ($130,000) ransom for his release, Nigerian police said