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Nigerian Lady Marks Her Birthday Several Months Following Survival from a Gas Explosion
10Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Nigerian Lady Marks Her Birthday Several Months Following Survival from a Gas Explosion

After surviving a gas explosion, a Nigerian lady chose to mark her birthday and shared her gratitude on Instagram.   On Instagram, she posted some of her recovery photos and expressed her gratitude with these words;   The mercy of the Lord has been incredible. I find myself in the book of life. Olateju, I have experienced and felt His mercy, and as such, I will praise His greatness every day of my life. I came close to death, but I did not perish. I was not consumed by the sea, nor was I burnt by the raging fire. In the Lord, my beauty has been rejuvenated. My salvation is secure. Olúwá, a ki kitan, eledumare, I bless the beauty of Your name. I’m a year older! I wouldn’t be here if not for You, Heavenly Father. All glory and honour to your holy name, Jehovah. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME. ...
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Remarkable Birthday Celebration Following Survival from a Gas Explosion
10Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Remarkable Birthday Celebration Following Survival from a Gas Explosion

Celebrating her birthday, a Nigerian woman took to Instagram, marking the occasion several months after she managed to survive a harrowing gas explosion.   Her recovery photos were shared on Instagram by a user who expressed gratitude, saying;   The Lord's mercy upon me is beyond comprehension. My life has been spared. I, Olateju, have experienced and felt His mercy, and so, I will praise His greatness every day of my life. I have faced death but survived, I wasn't consumed by the waves of the sea, and the fierce fire did not harm me. My beauty has been restored by the Lord. My salvation is secure. God, we bless the beauty of Your name. I'm a year older! My existence is owed to You, Heavenly Father. All glory and honor to your holy name, Jehovah. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME. #God'sfavourit...
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“Taking them to jail will be good'' – Footballer Yakubu Aiyegbeni slams French doctors who said Covid-19 vaccine testing should be carried out in Africa
10Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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“Taking them to jail will be good'' – Footballer Yakubu Aiyegbeni slams French doctors who said Covid-19 vaccine testing should be carried out in Africa

Former Everton and Super Eagles of Nigeria striker, Yakubu Aiyegbeni, has angrily slammed the French doctors who recently stated that Coronavirus testing should be carried out in Africa. Amid the Coronavirus pandemic ravaging the world, French Doctors Camille Locht and Jean-Paul Mira suggested Vaccines against Covid-19 should first be tested in Africa, recalling how an experimental treatment for AIDS was carried out in Africa. The comments resulted in angry backlash from the black community and even the World Health Organization, which forced the doctors to apologize.     According to Yakubu, the doctors are 'racist' and ignorant and should be jailed even though it won't solve the racism problem that exists in the world. “The doctors are just being stupid and very ignorant think...
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COVID-19 cases in Africa rise to over 11,900 with 608 deaths — WHO
10Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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COVID-19 cases in Africa rise to over 11,900 with 608 deaths — WHO

The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced that confirmed cases of Coronavirus in Africa have surpassed 11,900. The WHO's recent report indicates that countries like South Africa, Algeria, and Cameroon are reporting more cases than Nigeria, despite having smaller populations. Conversely, countries like Gambia and Sao Tome have reported fewer cases, with Gambia reporting four cases and one death, and Sao Tome reporting zero deaths from four cases. The WHOAFRO Twitter account shared the news, stating that COVID-19 cases in Africa have risen to over 11,900, with 1,586 recoveries and 608 reported deaths.
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Over 11,900 Confirmed COVID-19 Cases and 608 Deaths in Africa, Reports WHO
10Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Over 11,900 Confirmed COVID-19 Cases and 608 Deaths in Africa, Reports WHO

The latest data from the World Health Organization indicates that the number of confirmed Coronavirus cases in Africa has surpassed 11,900.   According to the WHO's recent report, Nigeria, the most populous country in Africa, has fewer cases compared to less populated countries such as South Africa, Algeria, and Cameroon, which continue to rank highest among the countries reporting the highest number of cases. The countries with the second-lowest confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Africa are Gambia, with four cases and one death, and Sao Tome, which has reported zero deaths from four cases. The official Twitter account of the World Health Organization Regional Office for Africa, @WHOAFRO, announced the latest statistics on Friday, stating, "COVID19 cases in Africa rise to over 11,900 – ...
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Femi Fani-Kayode condemns Chinese treatment of Nigerians, invokes Abacha era
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Femi Fani-Kayode condemns Chinese treatment of Nigerians, invokes Abacha era

Femi Fani-Kayode has criticized the treatment of Nigerians in China, suggesting that if former dictator Sani Abacha were in power, many Chinese nationals would have been deported by now.   In response to a video showing Chinese officials allegedly mistreating Nigerians in a hotel and enforcing involuntary quarantine, Fani-Kayode stated that foreign policy and diplomacy are built on reciprocity and mutual respect.   In a reaction to the viral video, FFK expressed his views: ''Foreign policy & diplomacy is based on reciprocity and mutual respect. Based on the way in which the Chinese Government is treating our people, I call on the FGN to arrest the same number of Chinese citizens that are here, seize their passports & quarantine them indefinitely! Say what you like about Gen....
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Boris Johnson’s Recovery: Calling His Pregnant Fiancée
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Boris Johnson’s Recovery: Calling His Pregnant Fiancée

Upon showing signs of improvement in his health and regaining access to his phones, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson reached out to his pregnant fiancée Carie Symonds, who has herself been recuperating from COVID-19, as per recent reports. Testing positive for the virus more than two weeks ago, Johnson was admitted to the hospital last Sunday and placed in the Intensive Care Unit, requiring oxygen therapy. In the past few days, his condition has significantly improved, and on Friday, he was able to converse and walk.                                   Reports from the Sun UK indicate that upon being cleared by medical staff, Johnson wasted no time in contacting his partner, 32-year-old Ms. Symonds, whom he has been unable to see for nearly three weeks due to their respective quaranti...
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Wife and two children of doctor who died of COVID-19 in Katsina tests positive
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Wife and two children of doctor who died of COVID-19 in Katsina tests positive

The doctor who passed away from COVID-19 in Katsina leaves behind his wife and two children, all of whom have now tested positive for the virus. The confirmation of their positive tests was announced by Governor Aminu Masari, who revealed that these cases were among 23 individuals who had been in contact with the state’s index case. This index case was the late Dr. Aminu Yakubu, a private medical practitioner from Daura who succumbed to the virus shortly after returning from Lagos. Governor Masari shared that after the doctor's demise, 23 samples were sent for testing, with three of them coming back positive, including those of the doctor's wife and two children. The infected individuals have been taken to an isolation center at the Federal Medical Centre in Katsina for treatment. Additi...
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Former Vice Presidential candidate criticizes relaxation of lockdown for religious reasons
10Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Former Vice Presidential candidate criticizes relaxation of lockdown for religious reasons

In a recent interview, Peter Obi, former Vice Presidential candidate of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), voiced his disapproval of the government's decision to relax lockdown orders in various states for Jumat and Easter celebrations.   During his appearance on Arise TV on Friday April 10, Obi expressed his belief that relaxing lockdown orders for religious reasons is inappropriate due to the escalating coronavirus pandemic and the country's lack of sufficient resources to manage it.   Obi also highlighted the insufficient number of ventilators in some states that have relaxed the lockdown directives, in case the situation worsens.   He emphasized,    “It is wrong to relax lockdown because of people going to church. Faith is a thing of the mind. You can worship without going t...
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Former Vice Presidential Candidate, Peter Obi, Criticizes Relaxing Lockdown for Religious Reasons
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Former Vice Presidential Candidate, Peter Obi, Criticizes Relaxing Lockdown for Religious Reasons

Peter Obi, the former Vice Presidential candidate of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), has expressed disapproval of the government's decision to relax the lockdown orders in various states for Jumat and Easter celebrations.   During an interview on Arise TV on Friday, April 10, the ex-Governor of Anambra State argued that allowing the relaxation of lockdown for religious reasons is inappropriate given the escalating spread of the coronavirus pandemic and the inadequate resources available to manage it in Nigeria.   Obi also highlighted the deficiency of ventilators in some states that have relaxed the lockdown directives, emphasizing the potential crisis if the situation worsens.   He stated, "It is wrong to relax lockdown because of people going to church. Faith is a thing o...
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