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Allegations of Baby Theft at Lagos Hospital
28Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Allegations of Baby Theft at Lagos Hospital

Accusations have been made by 31-year-old nurse, Mrs. Faith Obinna, against doctors at St. Raphael Divine Mercy Hospital in Ikorodu, Lagos State. She claims her baby was stolen from her shortly after giving birth at the hospital. During her interview with NewTelegraph, Obinna revealed that she had received her pre-natal care at the Catholic hospital and had undergone three scans, all of which indicated that she was carrying a set of twins. However, only one baby was presented to her following her delivery on March 6, leaving her in shock. Obinna alleges that her child was taken from the labour room of the hospital while she was still recovering from anaesthesia. “On the first day I registered at the hospital, one doctor Ade that att...
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Adds Six Symptoms to Its COVID-19 List
28Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Adds Six Symptoms to Its COVID-19 List

The list of symptoms for COVID-19 has been updated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to include six new symptoms.   Prior to this update, fever, cough, and shortness of breath were the known symptoms of Coronavirus. However, the CDC has now expanded the list to also include chills, repeated shaking with chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat, and new loss of taste or smell.   The CDC states that the expanded symptoms list could be crucial, especially considering the limited availability of test kits. Typically, individuals seeking a test must demonstrate symptoms.   Previous reports from NPR and other news outlets mentioned that some individuals with COVID-19 experienced loss of smell and taste. Patients have also repo...
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention expands COVID-19 symptoms list
28Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention expands COVID-19 symptoms list

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has updated its COVID-19 symptoms list by adding six new indications.   Prior to this, fever, cough, and shortness of breath were the known symptoms of the coronavirus. However, the CDC has now included six additional conditions that may accompany the disease: chills, repeated shaking with chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat, and new loss of taste or smell.   According to the CDC, the expanded list of symptoms is crucial as testing is limited and individuals usually need to show symptoms before getting tested.   Recent reports by NPR and other news outlets suggested that some COVID-19 patients experienced loss of smell and taste, as well as muscle pain, chills, and headache.   The CDC emphasizes that these symptoms typically app...
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Coronavirus: Lagos chief judge approves hearing of cases via Zoom and Skype
28Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Coronavirus: Lagos chief judge approves hearing of cases via Zoom and Skype

The approval of remote hearing of cases using platforms such as Zoom and Skype by the Chief judge of Lagos state, Kazeem Alogba, has been met with great importance. This new practice, dated April 27, enables lawyers and litigants to electronically file cases, and receive notifications regarding fees to be paid via email, WhatsApp, or text message. According to the Paragraph 11 of the practice directions, service of court processes may now be carried out through email, WhatsApp, or as directed by the court. Additionally, Paragraph 16 stipulates that remote hearings shall be conducted through platforms like Zoom, Skype for business, or any other video communication method approved by the Chief Judge. This new practice is anticipated to facilitate a just determination of court proceedings an...
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Ex-beauty queen, Helen Prest's husband, Dr Tosin Ajayi, has died
28Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Ex-beauty queen, Helen Prest's husband, Dr Tosin Ajayi, has died

The late Dr. Tosin Ajayi, husband of ex-beauty queen Helen Prest, has passed away. Ajayi died in Lagos on April 27, and his family is preparing for his immediate burial. He was the Founder of First Foundation Medical Centre, a prominent indigenous medical company based in Lagos. Dr. Ajayi held a Masters of Science in Cardiology from the National Heart and Lung Institute, (NHLI) Imperial College, University of London. He was known for his pioneering work in introducing high-end medical technology in Nigeria and for advocating for information technology, health reforms, and capacity building in healthcare. He also had extensive post-qualification academic and intellectual activities in major specialties of medicine and was married to Helen Prest-Ajayi, the winner of the Miss Nigeria page...
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SSA to former Governor of Lagos confronts vendor over unauthorized use of his photo for advertising
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SSA to former Governor of Lagos confronts vendor over unauthorized use of his photo for advertising

Adeshina Sarumi, the former SSA to Ambode during his tenure as Governor of Lagos State, has publicly criticized a shoe vendor for using his photo to promote their products.   The vendor shared Adeshina's photo and claimed that he is their customer. However, Adeshina promptly refuted the claim and asserted that he had never patronized them.   Sharing a screenshot of the shoe vendor's post, Adeshina stated: "I have never been your customer, please stop using my pictures for advertising. Thank you."     Adeshina stated that he called out the vendor to avoid a 'What I ordered VS what I got' scenario if they managed to persuade customers that they created the shoes he was wearing.   ...
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“`html Donald Trump Disapproves China’s Handling of COVID-19, Plans to Bill Them Over $160 Billion
28Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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“`html Donald Trump Disapproves China’s Handling of COVID-19, Plans to Bill Them Over $160 Billion

President Donald Trump has announced a plan to charge China a substantial amount for the damages caused by the Coronavirus that originated in the Asian country. During a press conference at the White House on Monday, Trump threatened China with the prospect of seeking money for its response to the pandemic. The proposal arose after a German newspaper circulated a simulated invoice of $160 billion for the economic impact of shutdowns resulting from the virus's transmission from Wuhan to Europe. The president indicated that he has a much easier solution and insisted that he intended to secure a much larger amount than what the Germans had proposed. Accusations have been made against China for allegedly attempting to co...
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Donald Trump Announces Plans to Bill China Over $160 Billion for Coronavirus Damages
28Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Donald Trump Announces Plans to Bill China Over $160 Billion for Coronavirus Damages

President Donald Trump has unveiled that the United States intends to present a 'substantial' bill to China for the damages caused by the Coronavirus outbreak, which originated in the Asain country.   Speaking at a press conference held at the White House on Monday, Trump made the declaration regarding seeking compensation from Beijing for its handling of the pandemic.   This idea arose following the publication of a mock invoice by a German newspaper, estimating the economic impact of shutdowns at $160 billion due to the virus spread from Wuhan to Europe.   The president asserted that he has a more straightforward plan and claimed that the amount he aims to acquire will exceed the German estimation.   China has faced allegations of downplaying the severity of the virus when it ini...
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Reopening of Kano state COVID-19 testing center
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Reopening of Kano state COVID-19 testing center

The testing center in Kano, which had suspended its operation on April 22 due to a shortage of testing kits, has now been reopened by the Nigeria Center for Disease Control NCDC.   Concerns were raised by Nigerians about the continuous suspension of COVID-19 testing in the state, particularly in light of the numerous unexplained deaths that have occurred.   NCDC Director General, Chikwe Ihekwazu, took to his Twitter handle this afternoon to announce the reopening of the testing center. ''Thanks to incredible efforts of a joint Team from @NCDCgov @KNSMOH @aminukanoth & our partners, the #COVID19 lab at AKTH, Kano is back up & testing has resumed A 2nd lab at Bayero University Kano will be activated tomorrow Not where we want ...
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28Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Kano state COVID-19 testing center reopened Kano state COVID-19 testing center reopened

The testing center in Kano, which had suspended operation on April 22 due to a shortage of testing kits, has been reopened by the Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC).   This decision comes after Nigerians raised concerns about the continuous suspension of COVID-19 testing in the state, which has experienced numerous mysterious deaths.   Announcing the reopening of the testing center, NCDC Director General Chikwe Ihekwazu took to his Twitter handle to express his gratitude towards the collaborative efforts of the team from @NCDCgov @KNSMOH @aminukanoth and their partners. He also revealed that a second lab at Bayero University Kano will be activated the following day. ''Thanks to incredible efforts of a joint Team from @NCDCgov @KNSMOH  @aminukanoth  & o...
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