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A man has been hospitalised after being shot in the leg in north Belfast. P olice received a report of the shooting in the Lepper Street area of the city at around 9.45pm on Thursday. The victim, aged in his 50s, was taken from the scene to hospital for treatment. A PSNI spokesperson said: "An investigation is now underway and officers would ask anyone who witnessed this incident or who has any information which could assist with the investigation to contact officers at Tennent Street on 101 quoting reference number 1701 30/04/20." Information can also be provided anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

ATLANTA (AP) — Some of the millions of American workers laid off because of the coronavirus are beginning to face a tough choice — return to work and risk infection, or stay home and risk losing unemployment payments. The decision is most pressing in states where governors have started allowing businesses such as restaurants to reopen with social-distancing restrictions. Tyler Price, 26, was called back to his job at Del Frisco’s Grille in the Nashville suburb of Brentwood. Tennessee allowed restaurants to open dining rooms at 50% capacity, with servers wearing masks and being tested for fever.

loved ones outside our homes; we won't gather for prayer at mosques; we won't have the joy of late-night social gatherings. We will fast and break fast, secluded in our homes, for a full month. But one thing remains the same this Ramadan: the bigotry our community faces from the president of the United States. Just days before our holy month of fasting and prayer began, President Trump retweeted “Let’s see if authorities enforce the social distancing orders for mosques during Ramadan (April 23 – May 23) like they did churches during Easter.” Faced with the fallout from his lack of action to stop the spread of the coronavirus, he instead chose to divert attention to minority communities with fear mongering and division.

'The whole world is suffering because of it,' says president WASHINGTON US deaths from the novel coronavirus could have been stopped by "somebody," President Donald Trump said Monday.   "There has been so much unnecessary death in this country. It could have been stopped and it could have been stopped short, but somebody a long time ago, it seems, decided not to do it that way," Trump told reporters at the White House. "And the whole world is suffering because of it," he added. He did not give a name, but China has long been slammed by some for failing to timely handle the virus and hiding the outbreak at the beginning. US deaths from the coronavirus have surpassed 55,000, with the number of infections near one million, two thirds of the world's total. After originating in Wuhan, China last December, COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus, has spread to at least 185 countries and regions across the world. Europe and t...

Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus defended the UN organisation’s response to the outbreak, stating the WHO issued its highest alert when there were only 82 confirmed cases or coronavirus and zero deaths outside China. The chief of the World Health Organization (WHO) has said countries that failed to heed its warnings have fared less successfully   in their response to global covid 19 pendamic Speaking at a WHO briefing on Monday, Dr Tedros said: “We can only give advice to countries. We don’t have any mandate to force countries to implement what we advise them. On January 30, we declared the highest level of emergency, global emergency on COVID-19.

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) filling station located at Maternity Bus Stop, Yaya Abatan Street, College Road, is currently on fire. Many people on twitter have sent photos and videos of burning station which some said has spread to an auto dealer’s mart and some saying two houses in the area are already engulfed. As of the time of this report at 1.45 p.m., fire fighters are just arriving the scene to put out the fire.

The Kano State governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, has accused the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 of neglecting the state in its current battle against coronavirus spread. Mr Ganduje said this in an interview with BBC Hausa Service on Monday monitored by premium time He said, “We are in a serious problem. I can tell you the situation is really bad and scary. Because what we solely rely upon in fighting the disease is the testing centre. “This laboratory suspended its operation five or six days ago. There is also a shortage of sample collection equipment. It is not a common equipment that you can go and buy in the market. Those whose samples were collected are still waiting to know their fate.” The governor also noted that “the problem (is) with the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19. Even its Director General was in Kano. He spent a night there, but we have not heard from him again. The minister (of health) too knows the laboratory is not working. He added, “there is serious prob...

The pandemic this year has tempered the joy of Ramadan. Large gatherings at the mosque aren’t possible. Still, Twin Cities Muslims are finding ways to share the spirit, and put their faith in action. The pandemic this year has tempered the joy of Ramadan. Large gatherings at the mosque aren’t possible. Still, Twin Cities Muslims are finding ways to share the spirit, and put their faith in action. The oldest of five siblings, the 24-year-old recent New York University graduate reunited with her family in Fridley in January. But as the holy month of Ramadan got closer, the COVID-19 pandemic was upending what was once normal: hugging your friend, going to the mosque for prayers, sharing iftar, a meal, with your family and friends at sunset. Fadumo, a computer scientist, realized Ramadan in 2020 would be anything but normal.  “It’s within our (Islamic) teachings that through struggle, we come out learning more and becoming closer to Allah,” Fadumo told Sahan Journal.  Rama...

As Muslims undertake fasting in the holy month of Ramadan, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has reminded the faithful to renew acts of charity in obedience to Prophet Muhammad’s injunction to Muslims. The human rights advocacy group also appealed to the Federal and State governments to relax the lockdown temporarily to avoid unforeseen calamity. The Islamic group noted that hunger had the potential of provoking criminality, which in turn, is capable of leading to death. In a statement signed by its director, Professor Ishaq Akintola, the group said: “Nigerians must also religiously follow the instructions of health authorities and those of the government. Also to lessen the hardship associated with the lockdown in the country, the Muslim Rights Concern launched MURIC COVID-19 Relief Scheme in March 2020 and Muslims from all parts of the country have been donating to the scheme and the money realised is channeled to widows, orphans and other vulnerable Nigerians through state cha...

Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs has announced that Ramadan will start on Friday, April 24. The NSCIA President-General and Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, announced this on Thursday in a broadcast. He confirmed that the new moon was sighted on Thursday in different parts of the country, meaning that Ramadan will start on Friday in Nigeria,  The PUNCH  reports. He said the reports of the moon sighting were received from Muslim leaders and organisations across the country. He said, “After due verification and authentication by the national moon sighting committee and states committees’ confirmation, as well as routine scrutiny, I hereby announce the sighting of the new moon of Ramadan signifies the end of Sha’aban 1441 AH. ”In accordance with Islamic law, the Muslim faithful are to commence fasting on Friday accordingly.” Meanwhile, the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan also starts on Friday in Saudi Arabia and most Arab countries.

Peruvian club Alianza Lima announced on Saturday that Manchester City had signed their teenager defender Kluiverth Aguilar Peruvian teenager Kluiverth Aguilar will be sent out to other teams within the City Football Group rather than joining Manchester-city straight away. Alianza Lima announced on their website on Saturday that Aguilar will join city  when he turns 18, on May 5, 2021, and will remain with the Peru club until then. The 16-year-old made his debut in November and is a highly-rated right-back, but it is understood his chances will come elsewhere within the CFG rather than at City. That is likely to mean Aguilar will begin his journey at New York City (United States), Melbourne City (Australia), Yokohama Marinos (Japan), Montevideo City Torque (Uruguay), Girona (Spain), Sichuan Jiuniu (China) or Mumbai City FC (India). But the Peru Under-17 international is ready to try and take his chance to make it in Europe.

TWO separate fire incident yesterday razed parts of the headquartres complex of Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) at Maitama District of Abuja F.C.T, and the popular Dugbe Market in Ibadan, Oyo State. The two fire outbreaks occurred in the morning. The immediate causes of the inferno were still unknown as at time of filing this report. But some eyewitnesses said the CAC fire outbreak was put under control by men of the Federal Fire Service. Confirming the eyewitnesses’ account, Registrar-General of CAC, Abubakar Garba explained that there was no loss of documents. According to him, men of the Federal Fire Service were quickly mobilised to put it out as soon as the fire outbreak was noticed. “It was a minor fire incident at the CAC today which was quickly extinguished by the men of the Fire Service. However, there was no loss of document or live,” he said. Similarly, firefighters responded to the scene of the Dugbe Market inferno which razed down entire rows of buildings a...

Turkey’s state aid agency on Wednesday sent aid packages to both Lebanon and Palestine to fight the worldwide coronavirus pandemic. In the Israeli-blockaded Gaza Strip, the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) handed out personal care packages to 2,000 needy families with the help of a local NGO. Since 2006, Israel has imposed a blockade on the Gaza Strip, where nearly 2 million Palestinians live, taking a grim toll on the economy, health, and education. There are 329 COVID-19 cases in Palestine and the official death toll is two. TIKA also provided medical assistance, including glasses, masks, medical gloves, and disinfectants, to healthcare institutions in Libya’s capital Beirut and the southern city of Saida as part of efforts to curb the spread of coronavirus in the country. Orhan Aydin, the agency’s Lebanon coordinator, told Anadolu Agency that this move shows TIKA’s desire to help Lebanon’s efforts to stem the virus’ spread across the country.

Bernardo silva  believes some clubs have more power with the media when it comes to winning individual  awards. City have dominated domestic football in recent seasons, becoming the first team in England to complete the domestic treble last season by winning the premier league fa cup and carabao cup In the season prior, the Blues became the first team in Premier League history to reach 100 points, sending countless records tumbling in the process. Despite their overwhelming success, no city player  has won the PFA Player of the Year award, with Liverpool stars Mohamed Salah (2018) and Virgil van Dijk (2019) the latest recipients of the trophy. Bernardo believes members of the City squad have been underappreciated but stressed how much he admires Liverpool's team "I'm not a big fan [of individual awards] because I think plenty of players deserve a lot more than what they get," he told Bleacher Report.

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The 7,280 coronavirus cases to date in Ohio are spread across 86 of the state’s 88 counties, with 324 deaths, the Ohio Department of Health reported Tuesday. The total was up from 6,975 cases in the same 86 counties on Monday, while the number of deaths increased from 274. Only Harrison and Vinton counties, each with populations of less than 16,000, have no reported cases. Tuesday marked the fifth day of new reporting standards to comply with federal guidelines to now include cases identified from non-testing evidence, certain rapid tests and blood tests that can uncover earlier infections, officials said. This has resulted in 127 additional “probable” cases than would have been reported previously - 42 Friday, 21 Saturday, 23 Sunday, 8 Monday and 33 Tuesday. Yet, even with the new reporting standards, Ohio’s once increasing curve upward of new cases has largely flattened, according to the data. The new cases reported over the previous six days ranged from ...

“If it happens, the first thing I have to do is thank Alianza Lima for everything. At the moment, my father and my representative are seeing that.” Alianza Lima defender Kluiverth Aguilar has revealed his desperation to secure a move to Manchester City, insisting he wants to make the step to such a big club. City have been linked with the 16-year-old right-back for several months, with reports first emerging that they were interested back in June of last year. Since then there have been several updates on the situation, with Alianza Lima’s manager confirming there were talks with Manchester City over the youngster. The last we heard on the transfer, the right-back was ‘close’ to making a move to the Eithad, although it now appears that is not the case.

Lagos State Commissioner for Education, Mrs. Folasade Adefisayo, says the state government is currently engaged in talks with First Bank of Nigeria Limited  and private sector organisations to provide one million digital devices to aid the teaching of students in the state. Speaking at the interactive media briefing held at JJT Park, Alausa on Thursday, Mrs. Adefisayo, said the state government is also exploring the option of online classes for pupils across schools in Lagos to prevent a disruption of the on-going academic session. According to the commissioner, discussions are on-going with the bank as well as private education consultancy firms to teach students who are currently at home and prepare them for various examinations, including the West African Senior School Certificate Examinations (WASSCE). The commissioner averred that “We have been exploring the option of moving our students to e-learning and we are cognisant of the fact that our pupils may have or may not ha...

Premier League legend Peter Crouch has named a starting 11 of the best foreign players to have plied their trade in the division, with ARSENAL, MANCHESTER UNITED AND MANCHESTER CITY.stars leading the way Crouch - who played for seven teams in the Premier League - recently retired after a brief spell at Burnley  , and has been reminiscing over his career in the top- flight. In a Q&A with the daily mail,one trader asked the 39-year-old for his dream foreign XI, and Crouch replied: "Goodness, Brian! I could be here for the rest of the week and still be worrying about my selections. "I'm going to play a Christmas tree formation - 4-3-2-1 - and I think this team would see lots of the ball. "(Denis) Irwin slots in at right-back as he was versatile. He played mostly on the left for Manchester United but you only had to see his ability with a dead ball. Midfield was almost impossible to choose and I feel bad for leaving out Sergio Aguero but I had to have (...

Regular readers here at SportWitness will know that Manchester City have made themselves experts in procuring young talent from around the world. City, or specifically the City Group, are often liked to young, rising stars the world over as they look to get ahead of the competition for their signatures. Most of these young players will never see the Etihad, nor do they have any chance of making it at Manchester City and are more likely to spend their careers at the ever-expanding list of clubs in the portfolio. Nonetheless, the players, like everyone else, have dreams and for many, that is someday turning out for the Premier League champions. Nathanael Guzmán is one such player. He recently made a move from Cañuelas to Montevideo City Torque, also known as the Manchester City of Uruguay. It was a big leap for the youngster, and now he’s part of the group, wants to take advantage of the opportunity.

No fewer than 2000 foreign nationals have been identified for evacuation from Lagos by the governments of United States, Canada, France, United Kingdom, among others, in two weeks. The exercise, which began about 10 days ago, has led to the evacuation of 1,739 foreigners from the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA). The evacuation was in response to requests by the nationals, who apparently felt insecure staying in Nigeria despite the comparatively low prevalence of the coronavirus spread and attendant deaths. Yesterday, a Delta Air Lines plane evacuated 200 Americans back to the United States, after Ethiopian Airlines’ aircraft lifted 585 Americans and Canadians from Nigeria a day earlier. The Regional Manager of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Victoria Shin-Aba, confirmed the rapid evacuation amid restriction of all commercial flights. Shin-Aba offered a breakdown of the evacuations thus far, showing that Air France airlifted 399 French and Euro...

Hagi, the son of Romanian legend Gheorghe, was having an eye-catching few months in Scotland on loan from Belgian side Genk. The 21-year-old impressed under Steven Gerrard in the Europa League, scoring three times in 11 appearances in all competitions. Giovani Becali, a Romanian football agent, has said that Manchester City have shown interest in signing the player. There's little doubt that Rangers will also be keen on taking him on a permanent deal, with a reported option to buy of £4.5m.  

Nigeria has recorded 10 New cases of COVID-19, bringing to 224 the total number of confirmed cases in the country. Announcing this Sunday, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) said six of the cases were from Lagos, two from the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and two from Edo State. It  said: “As at 11:15 am on April 5, there are 224 confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported in Nigeria. 27 have been discharged with five deaths.” Breakdown of the figures show that Lagos has recorded 115 cases, FCT 45, Osun 20, Oyo and Edo nine each, Bauchi six, Akwa Ibom five, Ogun and Kaduna four each, Enugu and Ekiti two each, while Rivers, Benue and Ondo have one each.

Manchester-city defender Kyle Walker has issued an apology after he flouted the coronavirus defender Kyle Walker has issued an apology after he flouted the coronavirus,  revealed that Walker and a friend had invited the two women to his flat in Cheshire on Tuesday evening. But earlier that day, Walker had urged his 1.5 million followers on Twitter to observe the coronavirus lockdown rules in place. ‘Please everyone stay home, look after one another through this difficult time and check in on loved ones but don’t visit them,’ he posted Louise McNamara, 21, who claims she left Walker’s apartment at around 2am on Wednesday morning, said she was paid £2,200 in cash. She told The Sun: ‘I work with an agency in Manchester. I got a message from my boss saying a high-profile client was looking for somebody classy. ‘I got a cab from Manchester to the address and a driver picked me up outside and took me to the gates of his apartment. ‘On the one hand he’s inviting strangers round t...

Many celebs have turned their focus to exercise during the coronavirus pandemic And love island  star Paige Turley looks like she has been working on her shape whilst being isolated at home - if her latest Instagram post is anything to go by The singer appeared to have posed for the sizzling images as she took a walk outside during the lockdown period. It is most likely that her Love Island beau Finn Tapp played photographer as the pair are isolating together. Milton Keynes native Finn proved his love for girlfriend has no boundaries as he drove six-hours to Scotland to ensure they could be in lockdown together.

In the photos, she was held from the back by her husband, Kanye West, as she wrapped her right hand around her daughter's shoulder in a cute pose.   The second picture had Kim, Kanye, and their four kids, looking beautiful as a family.

Arsenal is reportedly in the running to sign Manchester United playmaker, Jesse Lingard. The Manchester United academy product has struggled for form in recent months and he has not scored a goal in the league since 2018. He has received lots of stick from United fans for his contribution to their season and it seems both parties are set to part ways in the summer. United have strengthened their team with the arrival of Bruno Fernandes this season and they are still interested in signing Jack Grealish from Aston Villa. These arrivals would further limit the chances that Lingard gets to play even in cup competitions and a summer move is really being talked about. Arsenal is an option for the midfielder should he decide to move from away from Old Trafford this summer. Arsenal is struggling to convince Dani Ceballos to spend another season with them and the Gunners could be forced to replace him in the summer. Both teams have also been exchanging players recently, the l...