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Former Jigawa Speaker, Adamu Ahmed dies in Kano
28Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Former Jigawa Speaker, Adamu Ahmed dies in Kano

Former Jigawa Speaker, Adamu Ahmed, has passed away in Kano at the age of 66 after battling a long illness. He served as the Speaker of Jigawa State House of Assembly for eight years during Dr. Sule Lamido's tenure (2007-2015) and is believed to be the longest-serving speaker since the state's establishment in 1991, having never faced any impeachment threats. Adamu Ahmed died on Monday night, April 28, in Kano. He will be laid to rest in his hometown, Gurgun Daho of Kafin Hausa local government, in accordance with Islamic customs. He is survived by two wives and several children.
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Lawmakers return to session, equipped with personal protective gear and observing social distancing (pictures)
28Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Lawmakers return to session, equipped with personal protective gear and observing social distancing (pictures)

Today, on April 28, members of the House of Representatives resumed plenary in the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic.   To contain the spread of COVID-19, the lawmakers were required to maintain social distance inside the chamber, leaving a gap of two seats between themselves. They were also mandated to wear face masks and hand gloves.  
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Photos of Lawmakers Wearing Face Masks, Hand Gloves, and Maintaining Social Distancing as Plenary Resumes
28Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Photos of Lawmakers Wearing Face Masks, Hand Gloves, and Maintaining Social Distancing as Plenary Resumes

Today, April 28, the House of Representatives reconvened for plenary amidst the Coronavirus pandemic.    As a measure to combat the spread of COVID-19, the lawmakers were required to adhere to social distancing guidelines inside the chamber, leaving two seats vacant between themselves, and they were also obligated to wear face masks and hand gloves.  
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'Is there a conscious effort to weaken the Northern population?' MURIC questions NCDC for lack of COVID-19 testing centers in Kano
28Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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'Is there a conscious effort to weaken the Northern population?' MURIC questions NCDC for lack of COVID-19 testing centers in Kano

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has voiced concerns about the upsurge in the number of unexplained deaths in Kano state. In a statement signed by its director, Prof Ishaq Akintola, MURIC questioned the absence of a COVID-19 testing center in the highly populated Kano state. The Muslim organization pondered whether this is a deliberate attempt at weakening the Northern population and the Muslim majority in the country. “There is a high mortality rate in Kano currently. This is highly unusual and we suspect COVID-19. We urgently require assistance in Kano. This is an emergency. The Federal Government ought to act swiftly. We cannot afford to be complacent about this situation. Even if we succeed in containing the virus in other parts of t...
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Anambra Police intercept truckload of cement stolen in Edo
28Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Anambra Police intercept truckload of cement stolen in Edo

Anambra Police have intercepted a truckload of cement that was stolen in Edo state by a four-man robbery syndicate. The suspects were apprehended in Onitsha, Anambra State, after allegedly diverting the truck carrying 900 bags of cement from Edo to Anambra. The robbery reportedly involved the suspects inflicting deep machete wounds on the truck driver, leaving him unconscious. The arrested individuals are Chinonso Onuigbo (44), Anayo Ulugha (26), Omoke Chigozie (28), all from Orlu in Imo State, and Joseph Agu (24) from Omuma, Imo State. According to Anambra Police spokesperson, Haruna Mohammed, the suspects have admitted to the crime and will be charged after thorough investigation. The police also recovered the snatched truck, 900 bags of cement, and a machete allegedly used in the atta...
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Boy abandoned by his mother who was fleeing from security operatives enforcing lockdown order in Benin (video)
28Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Boy abandoned by his mother who was fleeing from security operatives enforcing lockdown order in Benin (video)

The story revolves around a boy referred to as "Destiny" who was left behind by his mother as she fled from security personnel enforcing the lockdown in the capital city of Edo State, Benin. During an interview with an ITV correspondent, the boy mentioned that his mother had gone back home and disclosed that they reside near "Total". Here's a video showing the incident: View this post on Instagram Boy abandoned by his mother who was fleeing from security operatives enforcing lockdown order in Benin 🎥 ITV A post shared by Lindaikejiblog (@lindaikejiblogofficial) on Apr 28, 2020 at 2:45am PDT
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NNPC filling station fire claimed 30 vehicles – LASEMA
28Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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NNPC filling station fire claimed 30 vehicles – LASEMA

The LASEMA authorities have reported that a significant number of vehicles, around 30, were destroyed when a fire broke out at an NNPC filling station in Ogba. Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, the Director-General of Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, revealed that the incident occurred at the NNPC filling station in Ifako-Ijaiye, Lagos, resulting in the destruction of the vehicles. The filling station is situated at YayaYaya Abatan bus Stop, off Colleage Road, Ifako-Ijaiye Local Government Area of Lagos State. Oke-Osanyintolu mentioned that the fire was caused by a tanker discharging 33,000 litres of diesel into an underground tank when it caught fire. Fortunately, there were no casualties during the incident. Additionally, it was reported that during the fire, a man took advantage of ...
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Tragic Loss: Grammy-nominated Gospel Singer Troy Sneed Passes Away Due to COVID-19 Complications
28Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Tragic Loss: Grammy-nominated Gospel Singer Troy Sneed Passes Away Due to COVID-19 Complications

52-year-old Grammy-nominated gospel singer, Troy Sneed, has sadly succumbed to complications related to the Coronavirus.   Sneed, who earned a Grammy nomination for his contributions to the Youth For Christ’s 1999 album “Higher”, passed away early Monday, April 27, at a hospital in Jacksonville, Florida.   A close friend and radio personality, KD Bowe, paid a heartfelt tribute to Sneed on social media, expressing his disbelief and requesting prayers for Sneed's family.     ‘I don’t know how to make sense of this. ‘ I’m not ok, man. Covid19 sucks. Will y’all please pray for Emily & the kids? Please? RIH, King. Or walk around it … all day. #RIPTroySneed.   Sneed released his debut album 'Call Jesus' in 1999 and went on to release six more albums, with his...
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Luckiest Man on Earth Was Set Free After a Bag Containing His Photo And Other Voodoo Items Was Forgotten In a Keke Napep [Photos]
28Apr By Ahmed AfolabiNo Comments
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Luckiest Man on Earth Was Set Free After a Bag Containing His Photo And Other Voodoo Items Was Forgotten In a Keke Napep [Photos]

A Facebook user has disclosed that they “freed an unidentified man from spiritual bondage”, after they found his photo in a bag containing a moulded image and other voodoo items. According to Asuquo Asuquo Udoma, the items were found after a bag which was forgotten in a Keke Napep was thrown out by the driver. He said all the items were subsequently set on fire. He wrote; Who knows this man Nyome should tell him to thank the Most High, we found a bag containing his picture, moulded human image, a lot of mystical items this morning along the road and we burnt them. Someone forgot it inside Keke and the driver threw the bag out. Previous articleSpain records 331 new virus deaths in 24 hoursNext articleFG Declares Friday A Public Holiday
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Man 'set free' after a bag containing his photo, a moulded image and other voodoo items was forgotten in a Keke Napep (video)
28Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Man 'set free' after a bag containing his photo, a moulded image and other voodoo items was forgotten in a Keke Napep (video)

The headline reveals that a man was set free after a bag containing his photo, a moulded image, and other voodoo items was forgotten in a Keke Napep (video). According to a Facebook user, the unidentified man has been freed from spiritual bondage after the discovery of his photo in the said bag along with various mystical items. Asuquo Asuquo Udoma shared that the bag was found in a Keke Napep and subsequently set on fire to destroy all the items. The user urged people to inform the man to express gratitude for his release. Additionally, the post contains images and an Instagram post embedded within it.
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