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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
28Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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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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Top ER doctor who treated Coronavirus patients, commits suicide after telling family about the trauma of witnessing patients die
28Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Top ER doctor who treated Coronavirus patients, commits suicide after telling family about the trauma of witnessing patients die

A top emergency room (ER) doctor treating Coronavirus patients in New York City has died by suicide over the weekend, her family members have revealed.   Dr. Lorna M. Breen, 48, the medical director of the emergency department at NewYork-Presbyterian Allen Hospital, died in Charlottesville, Virginia on Sunday.     Breen's family said that in the days leading up to her death, she recounted series of traumatic scenes she'd witnessed working in the Manhattan hospital, including an onslaught of patients dying in front of her before they could even be removed from ambulances.     Breen had recently contracted COVID-19 but had returned to work after a week-and-a-half of rest. After the hospital sent her home, she re-located to Charlottesville to recuperate under the instructions of her f...
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2020 Budget: Senate approves President Buhari’s request to raise fresh N850bn loan
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2020 Budget: Senate approves President Buhari’s request to raise fresh N850bn loan

President Buhari’s plea for a fresh loan of N850 billion to support projects in the 2020 budget has been endorsed by the Senate. The request was presented in a letter read by Senate President Ahmad Lawan during a session at the National Assembly in Abuja on April 28. The President aims to secure the loan from the domestic capital market to ensure sufficient funding for budgeted projects. Following the reading of the letter, the lawmakers collectively approved the loan and tasked members of the Senate Finance and Appropriation Committees to collaborate with the Finance Minister to acquire further details about the loan request. ![2020 Budget: Senate approves President Buhari?s request to raise fresh N850bn loan](https://newsnownigeria.ng/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2020-Budget-Senate-appro...
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Governor Fayemi orders 50 percent salary cut of all Ekiti political appointees
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Governor Fayemi orders 50 percent salary cut of all Ekiti political appointees

Governor Kayode Fayemi has directed that the salaries of all political appointees in Ekiti state be cut by 50 percent.   In a statement issued by the state's commissioner for information and values orientation, Muyiwa Olumilua, Governor Fayemi stated that the decision became necessary following the impact of COVID-19 in the state.   The Ekiti State Governor stated that the salary cut will not affect civil servants in the state, but only him, his Deputy Governor and his appointees. It is expected that the 50 percent cut from the salaries of appointees will be channelled into the execution and completion of developmental projects in the state.   Fayemi said;    "The global economy has been severely affected and has affected Nigeria’s economy as a nation and expectedly, Ekiti. As a re...
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Supporting Lagos State in the Fight Against COVID-19
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Supporting Lagos State in the Fight Against COVID-19

JIK, Nigeria’s leading hygiene and household disinfectant brand, has shown its commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) by donating a hundred cartons of its products to the Lagos State Ministry of Environment in support of the state's efforts against the COVID-19 pandemic. The donated JIK products will be used for disinfecting public places across the state.   The brand's gesture aims to aid the state government's fight against the escalating pandemic, both within Lagos State and nationwide. Expressing his thoughts on the donation, Mr Asif Hashimi, the Country Manager of RB Hygiene West Africa, highlighted, “RB, makers of JIK, are proud to collaborate with the Lagos state government in the fight against COVID-19. This contribution is in line with JIK’s efforts to curb the...
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