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“Nobody should be treated like this” – Nigerian female student in China shares ordeal with Chinese authorities amid COVID-19 pandemic
11Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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“Nobody should be treated like this” – Nigerian female student in China shares ordeal with Chinese authorities amid COVID-19 pandemic

A female Nigerian student studying in China took to Twitter to describe the mistreatment she and other black individuals, including Nigerians, are facing at the hands of Chinese officials in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.   Her account comes in the wake of a viral video depicting the expulsion of Nigerians from their hotels and their mandatory COVID-19 testing in China.  Read her story below
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Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai, Makes Full Relocation to North East
11Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai, Makes Full Relocation to North East

The complete relocation of the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Tukur Buratai, to the North East region is aimed at overseeing and directing the general operations in the theater as well as other Nigerian Army activities across the country.   According to a statement released by the Acting Director of the Nigerian Army Public Relations, Colonel Sagir Musa, on Saturday, April 11, the COAS, while addressing troops of Special Super Camp Ngamdu in Kaga Local Government Area of Borno State on April 9, expressed his intention to be present with them in every part of the theater.   Prior to his full relocation to the North East, Buratai had been conducting an operational tour to troops’ locations in the North East Theatre of Operation s...
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Rotimi Akeredolu Cancels Decision to Allow Easter Services in Churches in Ondo State
11Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Rotimi Akeredolu Cancels Decision to Allow Easter Services in Churches in Ondo State

Rotimi Akeredolu, the Governor of Ondo state, has reversed his decision to permit churches in the state to hold Easter services on Sunday, April 12th.   Earlier this week, the governor lifted the ban on social gatherings and allowed churches to hold Easter services, provided they strictly adhered to precautionary measures against the spread of COVID-19.   Following the widespread criticism of his decision, the Governor took to his Twitter handle this morning to announce that the services would not proceed. "I've heard you all and your concerns on the need to #LockDownOndo. I have just concluded a meeting with CAN and we have resolved that the services will not hold again. Thanks for your concerns. Stay blessed and Happy Easter to all." ...
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Another Nigerian doctor dies of Coronavirus in the UK
11Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Another Nigerian doctor dies of Coronavirus in the UK

The UK experiences the loss of another Nigerian doctor to Coronavirus. Dr. Edmond Adefolu Adedeji, aged 62, who was working at the Great Western Hospital in Swindon, passed away on April 9. This Nigerian doctor had recently taken up a post as a locum registrar in the Emergency Department at the hospital in 2019, after having worked for years at London’s St Mary’s Accident and Emergency. In a tribute, the deceased's family expressed their gratitude for his life and his commitment to serving others. They also expressed their appreciation for the care provided by his colleagues during his final days. Dr. Adedeji leaves behind a wife, three children, and three grandchildren. Great Western Hospital also mourned his passing, extending their condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues. ...
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Senator Ben Bruce Longs for Nigeria
11Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Senator Ben Bruce Longs for Nigeria

Senator Ben Bruce, a prominent politician and chairman of Silverbird group, recently took to Twitter to express his longing for Nigeria. Currently in the U.S, where the Coronavirus pandemic has caused thousands of deaths, he shared a photo of his attire to protect himself from infection.   He captioned the photo, ''This is how we are currently living in America. I miss Nigeria. I can’t wait to return.''  
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Ben Bruce Expresses Yearning for Nigeria, Shares How He Protects Himself from COVID-19 in America (photo)
11Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Ben Bruce Expresses Yearning for Nigeria, Shares How He Protects Himself from COVID-19 in America (photo)

As a current resident in the United States, politician and chairman of Silverbird group, Ben Bruce, took to Twitter to express his deep longing for Nigeria amidst the devastating impact of the Coronavirus pandemic which has led to thousands of deaths in the U.S.   Sharing a photo of his protective dressing in America to prevent infection, he conveyed, ''This is how we are currently living in America. I miss Nigeria. I can’t wait to return.''  
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US records 2,000 Coronavirus deaths in a day with 500,000 cases
11Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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US records 2,000 Coronavirus deaths in a day with 500,000 cases

With 2,000 deaths in 24 hours, the US has now experienced the deadliest day from the Coronavirus pandemic compared to any other country. The total number of infected Americans has reached 500,000, escalating the crisis in the nation led by President Trump. The death toll is close to Italy's, standing at 18,798 as of now. New York has been hit hard, contributing to almost half of the total death toll in the US with over 7,000 deaths in the state alone. New Jersey is the second hardest-hit, with infections topping 54,588 and deaths reaching 1,932. Dr. Fauci, a member of the White House coronavirus taskforce, warned against relaxing the government's issued lockdown. Although New York is showing promising re...
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The US is the first country to report 2,000 Coronavirus deaths in a day and reaches 500,000 cases
11Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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The US is the first country to report 2,000 Coronavirus deaths in a day and reaches 500,000 cases

On Friday, the US achieved the grim milestone of being the first country to record 2,000 deaths in 24 hours, marking it as the deadliest day from the Coronavirus pandemic witnessed by any nation.                                   In a dark day for the country's health sector, the total number of Americans infected also ballooned to 500,000 as the nation, led by Trump, edges closer to Italy's death toll of 18,849 with almost 18,798 deaths.                                                    New York accounted for almost half of the total death toll in the US and about a third of all deaths, with over 7,000 deaths reported in the state.                   New Jersey is the second hardest-hit, with infections topping 54,588 and deaths reaching 1,932. Dr Fauci, a member of the White House...
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Another COVID-19 Related Death Recorded in Lagos State
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Another COVID-19 Related Death Recorded in Lagos State

Another person has succumbed to COVID-19 in Lagos state.   According to the state Commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi, the patient passed away in a private hospital, as announced on his Twitter handle on April 11.   This unfortunate incident brings the total number of COVID-19 related deaths in the state to 4. With 166 confirmed cases, Lagos continues to be the epicenter of Coronavirus in Nigeria.  
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Update: COVID-19 Fatality Reported in Lagos State
11Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Update: COVID-19 Fatality Reported in Lagos State

Another individual in Lagos state has succumbed to COVID-19.   Prof. Akin Abayomi, the State Commissioner for Health, shared the news via Twitter today, April 11, revealing that the patient passed away while in a private hospital.   This increases the total number of COVID-19 related fatalities in the state to 4. Lagos, with 166 confirmed cases, remains the epicenter of the Coronavirus outbreak in Nigeria.   
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