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  By: Egungwu Chukwuka Benjamin  S ocial media has fostered the spread of pseudo information (infodemics) around the globe, specifically in Nigeria. I am referring to the false audio message that went viral on social media, indicating that President Muhammadu Buhari and the late former Chief of Staff to the President, Abba Kyari, were secretly flown out of the country for treatment. Later, different national newspapers in the country, like Business Day Newspaper, reported on their publication on 26th March 2020, "Buhari not flown abroad - Presidency…". The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, debunked the news via his Twitter handle @femAdesina. This is not the first time people have engaged in the dissemination of pseudo information on social media, especially via WhatsApp. Sometimes, someone might have correct information at hand, but when they settle in salons (beer parlors), beauty salons, marketplaces, etc., discussing with friends, ...

  My name is  Olufemi Olawale Ogundayomi,  my stage name is ' Playboy' and this is the name I love to call myself from the start because that is how I see myself.  I always love to put smile in people's face with music. I don't have money to give out but I have words to share to those who care to listen. I have been doing this from church, school competitions and street challenge. I love music for fun. • Describe your family members musical interest and abilities.  Well my family loves music but nobody was into music until I was born and I discovered the talent in me, my Dad loves music a lot but he dislikes the kind of life some artist lives.\ • Which Famous musician do you admire?  I admire wizkid because he is from here and he is doing it great there ,You know what I mean. • Have you been in any musical competition and have you won any musical award? Yea yea I have been in a lot of musical competition when i entered the higher institution. I won awards d...

Zambia the Africa's remaining representative at the FIFA under 20 world cup have been knocked out at the quater -final of the tournament in Republic of Korea.  The 10 men Italian side beat Zambia 3-2 on monday after extra time in a thrilling encounter to advance to the semi final.  The game was tight to the extent of giving extra time to indicate the winner.  In 110th minute two substitute was emerged to score the winning goal as Federico Dimarco's corner kick found Lucas Vido , eight yards from goal. Vido headed the ball in from close range to send the Italians to the semi finals.