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Nigerian-born health worker dies of Coronavirus complications in UK
7Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Nigerian-born health worker dies of Coronavirus complications in UK

The United Kingdom Mourns Loss of Nigerian-born Health Worker to COVID-19 Carol Jamabo, a Nigerian-born British health worker, passed away as a result of COVID-19 complications in the UK.   At the age of 56, the mother of two and community caregiver at the Cherish Elderly Care in Bury, Greater Manchester, succumbed to the virus last Wednesday after testing positive for Coronavirus.    Having relocated to the UK from Nigeria in the early 1990s, Jamabo had served as a key worker for more than 25 years. Her experience also included roles in the prison service and as an NHS administrator at Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in London.     Despite not having any major underlying health conditions, Jamabo's health declined rapidly while she was on a ventilator at Salford ...
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Sterling Bank’s OneBank App: Redefining the Way We Live
7Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Sterling Bank’s OneBank App: Redefining the Way We Live

  The world, including Nigeria, has experienced a transformation in the way we live and adapt to curb the spread of COVID-19 during the lockdown. Change fosters adaptation, driving human evolution. Sterling Bank introduces the OneBank app, a new and improved banking app that offers a comprehensive digital financial and non-financial experience. OneBank, a 100% digital bank, enables customers to manage all banking tasks without visiting a branch, aligning with isolation and lockdown regulations for safety. Customers can initiate their banking journey through self-onboarding, facilitating instant account setup and transactions while documents are being processed. In essence, opening a new bank account and conducting transactions from a mobile device takes only minutes. OneBank ...
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Generous Donation from Jack Ma: 500 Ventilators Provided to Nigeria and Other African Nations
7Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Generous Donation from Jack Ma: 500 Ventilators Provided to Nigeria and Other African Nations

Jack Ma, the Chinese billionaire and the founder of Ali Baba Group has generously donated 500 ventilators to Nigeria and fifty-three other African countries.    He revealed the details of his donation, which also consists of 200,000 suits and face shields, 2,000 thermometers, one million swabs and extraction kits as well as 500,000 gloves, through a Twitter announcement.    The tweet read;    “Our second donation to 54 countries in Africa is on the way. “That includes 500 ventilators, 200K suits & face shields, 2K thermometers, 1M swabs & extraction kits and 500K gloves.”    
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Kenyan Deputy Governor, Gideon Saburi to spend three more days in police cell after being arrested for violating Coronavirus quarantine order (Video/Photos)
7Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Kenyan Deputy Governor, Gideon Saburi to spend three more days in police cell after being arrested for violating Coronavirus quarantine order (Video/Photos)

Kenyan Deputy Governor, Gideon Saburi, has been arrested for violating a Coronavirus quarantine order in the country and is set to spend three more days in police custody. The Deputy Governor of Kenyan county 'Kilifi', Gideon Saburi, will remain in police custody for three more days following his arrest for disregarding a Coronavirus quarantine order. Despite the government's directive for travelers entering the country from areas with confirmed cases of Coronavirus to self-isolate, Saburi ignored the precautionary measure and attended various events, including weddings and funerals, and interacted with county staff. Saburi was apprehended by the police for failing to adhere to self-isolation upon his arrival in the country from Germany on March 5. Mombasa County DCIO, Anthony Mureithi,...
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Shocking Incident: Lagos Residents Allegedly Loot Local Government Chairman’s Office, Steal Relief Materials (Video)
7Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Shocking Incident: Lagos Residents Allegedly Loot Local Government Chairman’s Office, Steal Relief Materials (Video)

Reports suggest that starving residents of Lagos state reportedly invaded the office of the chairman of a local government in the Abule Egba area, making off with relief materials.   A viral video shared on Facebook captured the chaotic scene, with a user stating: ''Oke Odo LCDA, Opposite Jubilee bridge Abule Egba, Lagos state. Citizens of the area broke into the office of the LG Chairman and made away with COVID-19 relief materials''.   View the video below             View this post on Instagram                   Lockdown: Hungry residents in Lagos state allegedly raid local government chairman's office, cart away relief materials A post shared by Lindaikejiblog (@lindaikejiblogofficial) on Apr 7, 2020 at 3:04am PDT
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Transforming into a Real-Life Mermaid: Inspired by Childhood Meeting with Disney Princess Ariel (Photos/Video)
7Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Transforming into a Real-Life Mermaid: Inspired by Childhood Meeting with Disney Princess Ariel (Photos/Video)

A 22-year-old student, Corrine Hinton, has invested over $3,000 in mermaid costumes and mastering swimming with a fish-like fin to fulfill her dream of becoming a real-life mermaid. This aspiration was sparked in her childhood after being inspired by Disney princess Ariel. Having spent a substantial amount to resemble a mermaid, she now appears remarkably realistic, leveraging her passion by working as a mermaid actor for children’s birthday celebrations. Corrine’s fascination with mermaids originated from her encounter with the red-haired mermaid princess at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, when she was seven years old. Corrine, residing in Easton, Pennsylvania and studying Environmental Studies, recalled, ‘I met Ariel when I was younger, and that ignited my ...
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"I'm tired" Footballer John Ogu complains about being unable to enter Nigeria due to the Coronavirus lockdown
7Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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"I'm tired" Footballer John Ogu complains about being unable to enter Nigeria due to the Coronavirus lockdown

Professional footballer, John Ogu is one of those who can't return home to Nigeria due to the Coronavirus lockdown and he took to Twitter to lament. Ogu, who plays for Al-Adalah FC, is currently stuck in Saudi Arabia, where there is 24-hour curfew. He expressed his frustration on Twitter, mentioning that it could drive a person "mad." Two hours ago, he tweeted: "24hours Curfew out here !! BRUH!!!" He added: "Can they just open the boarder for us to get into our country ?What’s going on?.. I’m tired."
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The demotion of New Zealand health minister David Clark for violating Coronavirus lockdown rules
7Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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The demotion of New Zealand health minister David Clark for violating Coronavirus lockdown rules

New Zealand’s health minister, David Clark, has been demoted for breaking Coronavirus lockdown rules.   Breaking restrictions, the 47-year-old and his family drove around 20km from his home in Dunedin to Doctor's Point Beach for a walk last week, admitting the violation.   Clark admitted his mistake, describing himself as an "idiot" and offering his resignation to Ardern, who declined it and instead demoted him.   He stated, "As the health minister, it's my responsibility to not only follow the rules but set an example to other New Zealanders.   "At a time when we are asking New Zealanders to make historic sacrifices I've let the team down. I've been an idiot, and I understand why people will...
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Health Minister David Clark of New Zealand is Demoted for Violating Coronavirus Lockdown Regulations
7Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Health Minister David Clark of New Zealand is Demoted for Violating Coronavirus Lockdown Regulations

New Zealand’s health minister, David Clark, has been demoted for breaking Coronavirus lockdown rules.   He and his family drove about 20km from their home in Dunedin to Doctor's Point Beach for a walk, violating restrictions.   Clark labeled himself as an "idiot" and offered his resignation to Ardern. However, she rejected it and instead demoted him.   Dr. Clark stated in a release, "As the health minister it's my responsibility to not only follow the rules but set an example to other New Zealanders."   "At a time when we are asking New Zealanders to make historic sacrifices I've let the team down. I've been an idiot, and I understand why people will be angry with me."   Prime Minister Ja...
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Veteran Yoruba actress Anike Alajogun diagnosed with COVID-19 in the UK
7Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Veteran Yoruba actress Anike Alajogun diagnosed with COVID-19 in the UK

Veteran Yoruba actress and producer, Alhaja Anike Alajogun, residing in London and working as a nurse, has received a positive diagnosis for COVID-19.   Alhaja Anike Alajogun, also known as Yeye Oba, left acting in Nigeria to pursue a nursing career with the NHS in Manchester, UK.   The UK and Nigeria socialite, who is the owner of the renowned Mataan Hotel in Ibadan, Oyo state, contracted the virus while providing care to patients in the UK.   After experiencing unwell symptoms, she underwent a Coronavirus test which returned a positive result.   She has been fighting COVID-19 for the past week and has been placed under mandatory two weeks self-isolation by 111.
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