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16 Nigerian Billionaires (People and Companies) That Donated Money And Items To Combat Covid-19

With the wide spread of the world threatening virus, Covid-19, the world and the wealthy have decided combat and aid the people in order to stop and control the virus from spreading. Items and contributions have been made available to support the health bodies and government in stabilizing the minds of the people by companies, politicians and wealthy. Here are the list of companies and wealthy individuals. 1. Aliko Dangote N200miliion - he later Donated Another 1Billion Naira 2. Abdulsamad Rabiu - 1Billion Naira 3. Paul Enenche - donated relief Materials worth millions of naira. 4. Tony O Elumelu - 1Billion Naira 5. Herbert O. Wigwe - 1Billion Naira 6. Pastor Enoch Adeboye - Donated ICU beds and ventilators worth millions of naira 7. Jim Ovia - 1Billion Naira 8. Hajia Alakhija - 1 Billion Naira 9. CBN. - 1Billion Naira 10. Access Bank - 1Billion Naira 11. GT Bank - 1Billion Naira 12. Zenith Banks - 1Billion Naira 13. NNPC -11 Billion Naira 14

French football stares at financial black hole with broadcasters set to hold back payments

French football stares at financial black hole with broadcasters set to hold back payments YESTERDAY AT 6:36 PM | AFP Tell your friends       The financial crisis facing football as a result of the coronavirus pandemic has been laid bare in France, where a decision to withhold payments due as part of a broadcast deal for Ligue 1 matches is set to leave clubs reeling. AFP French Ligue 1 clubs are set to miss out on 110 million euros if leading broadcaster Canal Plus holds back money that was due to be paid this week Canal Plus, the pay TV giant and long-time broadcaster of France's top flight, stated its intention to hold back a scheduled 110 million-euro ($121 million) payment in a letter to the French league revealed by the country's leading sports daily, L'Equipe. The money is in theory due this weekend and is the equivalent of 15 percent of the total broadcast money for the season in Ligue 1. "In case of force majeure, when matches are

Mourinho's Best XI He Has Coached : The Four Nigerian Stars Snubbed By Portuguese Super Coach

Portuguese super coach Jose Mourinho has unveiled the best possible starting eleven  he has coached with four Nigerian stars failing to make the cut. In a coaching career spanning two decades, Mourinho has handled União de Leiria, Porto, Chelsea, Inter Milan, Real Madrid, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur. Despite pushing for the signing of John Obi Mikel in 2006, he has omitted the former Super Eagles captain from the squad.  For the defensive midfield role, Mourinho selected ex-France World Cup star Claude Makélélé ahead of Mikel.  A decision that didn't come as a surprise was leaving out Victor Moses, who didn't play a single competitive match under Mourinho and was sent on loan to Liverpool, Stoke City and West Ham while the Portuguese was in the Chelsea dugout.  Moses played in several pre-season games during Mourinho's time at Stamford Bridge and scored against PSG in an International Champions Cup clash in July 2015.  Super Eagles righ

Davido’s partner, Chioma tests positive to coronavirus

YESTERDAY AT 9:14 PM Princeenya       Davido says his wife, Chioma tested positive to Coronavirus. Davido says Chioma is fine, adding that she has not shown any symptom yet. Nigerian music star, Davido has announced that his partner, Chioma Avril Roland has tested positive for the novel coronavirus (Covid-19). The musician disclosed this on the evening of Friday, March 27, 2020, via his Instagram page. Davido, who recently returned from the United States of America after cancelling his tour said he, his fiancee and their close associates decided to go for coronavirus test on Wednesday, March 25, 2020, because of their recent travel history. But after the test, only Chioma’s result came back positive. He wrote;  "Hey everyone ! I came back recently from America after cancelling tour. My fiancé Chioma also came back from London recently with our baby. We had no symptoms and still both feel perfectly fine but because of our recent travel history we

US lab unveils portable 5-minute COVID-19 test

US lab unveils portable 5-minute COVID-19 test an hour ago Photo has been used for illustrative purpose only. A US-based lab has unveiled a portable test that can tell if someone has COVID-19 in as little as five minutes, it said in a statement Friday. Abbott Laboratories said the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had given it emergency authorization to begin making the test available to healthcare providers as early as next week. Test, which is the size of a small toaster and uses molecular technology, also shows negative results within 13 minutes, the company said in a press statement. "The COVID-19 pandemic will be fought on multiple fronts, and a portable molecular test that offers results in minutes adds to the broad range of diagnostic solutions needed to combat this virus," said Abbott president and chief operating officer Robert Ford. The test's small size means it can be deployed outside the "traditional four

Top 10 Highest Paid Footballers (Messi is No 1)

Lionel Messi 2019 Salary: $127 million Lional Messi is not just the highest-paid soccer player, but the  highest-paid athlete in the world . Known as one of FC Barcelona's star players, the Argentinian player landed a new 4-year contract with the team in 2017. He currently makes $92 million a year in salary and bonuses. To supplement his salary, Messi boasts a lifelong sponsorship deal with Adidas ( ADDYY )  , as well as smaller deals with Gatorade, Pepsi  ( PEP ) -  Get Report  , and Huawei. This earns an additional $35 million a year in endorsements. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Messi's  total worth is $400 Million . His international renown as an athlete has even earned him a theme park named in his honor, projected to open in 2020 in China. Unfortunately, before heading out on his tour of U.S., he injured his lower leg during training. Medical tests indicated a Grade 1 calf strain, a relatively small injury. However, his return to the game will lean on how quickly