Football star Cristiano Ronaldo will not face rape charges say prosecutors

Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo will not face charges of rape because the accusations could not be proven beyond reasonable doubt said prosecutors.

Ronaldo has maintained that he is not guilty in regard to the ten-year-old sexual assault allegation that he raped a woman in a Las Vegas hotel in 2009.

Kathryn Mayorga filed the case against the striker in September 2018, accusing Ronaldo of raping her in a penthouse suite, then paying her $375,000 (€335,644) in hush money.

Clark County District Attorney’s Office says that a woman called the police in Las Vegas on the day of the allegation reporting a sexual assault. The police brought her to a hospital for examination but the woman did not identify the person she said raped her at the time.

While the attorney's statement did not identify the woman, Mayorga's lawsuit mirrors the accusation outlined by prosecutors.

A civil settlement was reached between the two parties in 2010 but Mayorga asked the police to reopen the investigation in August 2018, naming Ronaldo as her attacker.

Mayorga and Ronaldo met at a nightclub in Las Vegas before she went to his penthouse with a group of others to view the Las Vegas strip says the lawsuit.

“Based upon a review of the information presented at this time, the allegations of sexual assault against Cristiano Ronaldo cannot be proven beyond a reasonable doubt,” said the District Attorney’s Office on Monday.

Las Vegas police formally requested Italian authorities for a DNA sample from Ronaldo in January. The police did not immediately respond to emails from Reuters asking if they obtained the DNA.

The civil lawsuit has been moved to a federal court.

Covid-19: 200 Cuban doctors expected to land in SA

More than 200 Cuban health professionals are expected to arrive in South Africa on Sunday to help the country in its fight against Covid-19, according to Cuban Ambassador Rodolfo Benítez Verson.

The 217 members of the "Medical Brigade" include family physicians, epidemiologists, biologists, healthcare technology experts, engineering experts, biotechnology experts and other specialists, the embassy said in a statement

In response to the request made by the government of the Republic of South Africa, the government of Cuba has decided to support the great efforts that are currently made by South Africa in containing and arresting the spread of the coronavirus," the embassy said.

It said the professionals were "carefully selected" and that they possess extensive knowledge of the planning, execution and management of clinical cases and public health response.

"They will be deployed in different provinces of the country in accordance with the strategic plans elaborated by the Department of Health."

The deployment of the experts will help to flatten the curve quicker, the embassy said.

"These times require co-operation and solidarity. If we act together, the propagation of the virus will be halted in a faster and more cost-effective manner.

"Cuba has already thousands of health professionals in 21 countries across the globe to assist in the fight against Covid-19.

"The people and government of Cuba value the very special and deep friendship with the government and people of South Africa and consider a duty to extent solidarity and support to our brothers and sisters of this beautiful nation in this time of need," the embassy said.

Expertise needed

"We do not have yet the return itinerary of the plane which is already on its way to Havana. Earlier this month Minister of Health, Zweli Mkhize, has announced South Africa would seek assistance from Cuba and China to fight Covid-19, saying their expertise was needed in South Africa.

"The advantage of Cuba is that their community and district health model is actually one that we would like to use because it works in instances where we would like to reach out to as many communities and ensure there is good [coverage] at community level," Mkhize said.

school turns into sanctuary for security guards during Lockdown

LEAD Kids Early Intervention Centre opened their doors to the community security guards offering them sanctuary during the lockdown.

 

Parkmore, Johannesburg (24 April 2020)– The LEAD Kids Early Intervention Centre is a pre-school and therapy centre for children with special needs. The school made a difference in the lives of its community security guards.

Since its opening in 2015, the 24/7 Security guards of the Parkmore Community Association (PCA) have provided protection for the school, creating further peace of mind to educators, therapists and parents of LEAD Kids. The security guards have not only projected safety in their presence; they are warm and friendly, and so mindful of the children at LEAD Kids.

The COVID-19 pandemic has meant the school has to close to curb the spread of infection. The directors of LEAD Kids, Jennifer Kirk and Ariella Diamond, put their heads together to try and create a silver lining. They were concerned about the future of the school but knew something good could be done.

Between Femi Otedola's living room & Aliko Dangote- who has a better interior design

Aliko dangote house

Femi otedola house

Nigeria is home to alot of rich 

individuals in africa. Expensive buildings in choice areas are a common sight in nigeria.

Aliko Dangote and Femi Otedola are no new names to Nigeria and Africa. They are billionaire's in dollars and one of the richest men in Africa.

Aliko Dangote is an ethnic Hausa Muslim from Kano, Kano state. He was born on the 10th of April 1957 into a wealthy Muslim family, the son of Mohammed Dangote and Mariya Sanusi Dantata. He is the great grandson of Alhaji Alhassan Dantata, the richest West African at the time of his death in 1955.

Femi Otedola is a Nigerian business man , enterpreneur, philanthropist and chairman of (forte oil) plc, an importer of fuel products. He was born in the year 1962. He is also the founder of Zenon petroleum and gas ltd, and the owner of a number of other business actoss shipping, real estate and finance. He is the second Nigerian to be included on the Forbes list of dollar denominated billionaire's.

The main purpose of writing this article is to show you the luxurious life this men live. Although not all persons will be the richest, but we can be among the rich, behave like the rich and buy things the way they do itreepective of where we are coming from.

Aisha Buhari sends new message to Nigerians

First lady 'Aisha Buhari' had told Nigerians that she was concerned about the spread of covid 19 in Nigerians

She begged Nigerians to take social distancing more seriously as cases have now passed the 1,000 mark.

This was contained in a statement on Saturday by her Special Assistant on Media, Aliyu Abdullahi 

It noted that Aisha has swung into action by activating her ‘Get Involved Initiative’ to support the fight.

The president’s wife has sent items to Bauchi, Gombe States and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

“She expressed appreciation to those who donated, saying the nation will benefit from their donations

Mrs. Buhari called on Nigerians to stay safe and practice social distancing in order to defeat the Covid-19 Pandemic. She called on the benefitting states to put the items to good use,” the statement disclosed.

Aisha was represented by her Senior Special Assistant on Administration and Women Affairs, Dr Hajo Sani, during the distribution ceremony in Abuja.

The items distributed include cartons of assorted hand sanitisers, pharmaceutical drugs, personal protection equipment including disposable gowns and overalls.

Uhuru signed the amendment bill on Saturday, April 25, at State House, Nairobi

The Bill which was published on Monday, March 30, amended tax-related laws in Kenya including the income tax act (CAP 470), the value added tax act of 2013, the excise duty act (2015), the tax procedures act (2015), miscellaneous levies and fees Act (2016) and the retirement benefits act (1997)

Majid Al Futtaim and Environment Ministry join hands to help UAE farmers

16 per cent of fresh produce in Carrefour is locally grown but demand is up 60 per cent

Dubai: Retail and leisure group Majid Al Futtaim have announced a new initiative with the UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MoCCAE) to boost the availability of locally grown produce across Carrefour stores in the UAE.

The programme will open up new distribution channels for more than 6,000 small and medium-sized local farmers and ensure a sustainable supply of fresh fruit and vegetables across the country.

This collaboration is an example of the public and private sector working together to turn a challenge into an opportunity and is made possible by a Memorandum of Understanding signed by both parties in 2018 that has since resulted in several important partnerships.

This latest initiative will enable local farmers to sell their produce at competitive prices through a large network of distribution and collection centres, while also benefitting from Carrefour’s sorting and packing services.

Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, said, “The MoCCAE and Majid Al Futtaim share a firm dedication to advancing sustainable development, and creating efficient distribution channels for local agricultural produce is an integral part of achieving this objective. In line with the new strategic food security law, issued by the UAE President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan on 30 March 2020, Carrefour’s direct purchase scheme will go a long way in providing a sufficient supply of essential food commodities in the UAE – a key priority in view of the current situation.”

Alain Bejjani, Chief Executive Officer at Majid Al Futtaim Holding, said: “Our latest partnership reinforces our commitment to substantially and sustainably contribute to the country’s food security efforts and increase the supply of fresh and nutritious produce in our stores.

“There are significant environmental and socioeconomic benefits to reducing food miles from farm to consumer,” he added. “Including considerable energy reduction and cost savings for local farmers. In the past two months, we have witnessed a 60 per cent increase in the sale of local produce, compared to the same period last year. Our partnership with local producers will ensure we continue to meet this demand, while creating opportunities for farmers, entrepreneurs and SMEs to grow their businesses, safeguard employment and offset what they may have temporarily lost with the closure of fresh food markets. We consider this to be our role as a leading UAE company that contributes to the economic fabric of the country.”

Currently, around 16 per cent of all fruits and vegetables available in Carrefour outlets are grown locally and include over 100 varieties. The programme will help significantly increase the amount of local produce distributed across Carrefour channels in the UAE.

This initiative follows the introduction of Carrefour’s hydroponic farms in November 2019, a result of MoCCAE and Majid Al Futtaim Retail’s collaboration aimed at selling locally grown agricultural products across all Carrefour stores in the UAE and enhancing the use of innovative farming methods.

Coronavirus: Bahrain announces 70 new cases, infections jump to 2,588

Dubai: Bahrain reported 70 new coronavirus cases on Saturday, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 2,588, according to the Ministry of Health, Al Arabiya reported.

The ministry added that 51 expatriate workers were among the 70 new cases, with 19 of them getting the virus from direct contact with active cases.

It added that a total of 47 COVID-19 patients recovered from the virus, pushing the total number of patients recovered to 1,160.

Last Thursday, the Kingdom announced another coronavirus death for a 36-year-old male expatriate, bringing its total death count to eight.

Bahrain had recently ramped up testing for the COVID-19 virus, and it conducted more than 97,700 tests.

The Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Tourism has also clarified the government’s decision on Tuesday to extend the statewide closures until May 7.

Facilities that are and will continue to be closed include: Cinemas, private sports centers, private swimming pools, special gaming rooms, Shisha (hookah) cafes, and salons.

UPDATECoronavirus: Amer visa centres in Dubai to reopen tomorrow, Sunday. April 26.2020

Dubai: All Amer visa centers in Dubai will re-open tomorrow, Sunday, April 26, 2020, it was announced on Saturday.

The announcement was made by General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs, GDRFA - Dubai.

After authorities in Dubai announced the easing of COVID-19 restrictions, Amer visa centers will receive customers between 9am to 3pm.

According to GDRFA-Dubai, the customers and staff should adhere the precautionary measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 by wearing masks and conducting thermal screening on employees and customers?

Covid19: Gov. Umahi inspects Compliance, Projects on Electric Powered Tricycle

The Governor of Ebonyi State, Engr. David Umahi on Friday inspected Ebonyians compliance on state government directives on Corona Virus prevention in Ebonyi state, he also inspected some ongoing projects in the state to ensure that quality is not compromised. 

 

The Governor drove himself in one of the newly imported electric powered tricycles in company of a single security detail from the newly completed Governors Lodge through Centenary City and back to Governors office.