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Engineering student hailed for creating manual ventilator in 2 days in Kaduna (video)
8Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Engineering student hailed for creating manual ventilator in 2 days in Kaduna (video)

The recent Twitter praise for the Mechanical Engineering student at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State, came after he successfully developed a "manual ventilator" in just 2 days to support the treatment of Coronavirus patients.   Usman Dalhatu, a 200-level student at ABU, hailing from Gombe state, has a track record in invention since his time in secondary school and was able to construct the manual ventilator using locally available materials.   He clarified that his motivation for creating the manual ventilator was to contribute to the national effort to combat the Coronavirus pandemic.   There is also a video available where he demonstrates how the manual ventilator works.               View this post on Instagram                   Usman Dalhatu, a 200-l...
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US mayor astonished to discover his wife at a party broken up by police amid Coronavirus lockdown
8Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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US mayor astonished to discover his wife at a party broken up by police amid Coronavirus lockdown

Amid the coronavirus lockdown, the US mayor of a small town in Illinois sent police officers to disperse parties on Sunday and was shocked to learn that his own wife was among the attendees at one of the gatherings.    Alton Mayor Brant Walker, in his plea for people to stay at home, stated, "These are very serious times and I’m begging you to please stay at home. Parents, please keep your kids at home, doing so is vital to our health," as he ordered police officers to disband the parties.    Upon busting one of the parties, the police found several people in attendance, including the first lady of Alton.    The day after, Mr. Walker issued a statement on Facebook acknowledging that the police had found his wife at a bar in the city, operating against Governor J.B. Pritzker’s stay-a...
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Good news for Bauchi as governor’s abducted brother is released
8Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Good news for Bauchi as governor’s abducted brother is released

The brother of Governor Bala Mohammed, Adamu Mohammed, has regained freedom after being kidnapped by unknown gunmen on March 25.   Adamu was taken from a local shop by the gunmen without any intervention.   Chief of Staff to the Bauchi governor, Ladan Salihu, verified the news, sharing a video of Mr. Mohammed reuniting with his family on Tuesday evening.   He expressed his relief in a message saying:   Gratitude to God. Bauchi's representative, elder brother to Governor Bala Mohammed, has been released by kidnappers... moments ago in Bauchi. Hausa: May Allah protect us from harm. Alhamdulillah  
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The Kidnapped Brother of Bauchi Governor Has Been Released
8Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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The Kidnapped Brother of Bauchi Governor Has Been Released

The abducted brother of Governor Bala Mohammed, Adamu Mohammed, who was taken by unknown gunmen on March 25, has been freed.    Adamu was kidnapped at a local shop by the gunmen who were able to carry out the act without being halted.    Confirming the news, Chief of Staff to the Bauchi governor, Ladan Salihu, shared a video of Mr Mohammed's reunion with his family on Tuesday evening.   He stated;    "Thanks be to God. The Representative of Bauchi, elder brother to Governor Bala Mohammed released by kidnappers... moments ago in Bauchi. Hausa: May Allah save us from Adamu This Mohammed from hannon those who have been kidnapped by him." Alhamdulillah  
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Seven-Up Bottling Company Donates 2 Million Bottles of Aquafina Premium Water and Other Beverages to Relief Projects Across Nigeria
8Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Seven-Up Bottling Company Donates 2 Million Bottles of Aquafina Premium Water and Other Beverages to Relief Projects Across Nigeria

The Seven-Up Bottling Company has announced a donation of 1 million bottles of their Aquafina drinking water brand and other beverages to the Lagos State Emergency Food Relief, as well as 1 million bottles to other states. This donation is aimed at providing aid to various state governments in catering for citizens in vulnerable communities during the COVID-19 pandemic.   In addition to the donation, the company outlined plans to support initiatives aimed at containing the spread of the coronavirus in Nigeria.   One key part of the plan is a sensitization campaign in partnership with renowned Nollywood director Niyi Akinmolayan, who will produce educational video content targeted at grassroots communities with support from the company's media assets. The Nigerian Minis...
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Seven-Up Bottling Company’s Generous Donation to COVID-19 Relief Efforts in Nigeria
8Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Seven-Up Bottling Company’s Generous Donation to COVID-19 Relief Efforts in Nigeria

1 million bottles of Aquafina drinking water and other beverages were donated by the Seven-Up Bottling Company to the Lagos State Emergency Food Relief, with an additional 1 million bottles sent to other states. This donation is intended to support vulnerable communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. The company expressed its commitment to aiding various state governments in this effort through a statement on their social media platforms.   In addition to the donation, the company outlined plans to further assist in containing the spread of the coronavirus in Nigeria. This includes a partnership with renowned Nollywood director Niyi Akinmolayan for a sensitization campaign, which will produce educational video content aimed at grassroots communities and utilize the company's medi...
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Chinese Firm’s Donation of Medical Kits En-route to Nigeria to Aid in COVID-19 Fight
8Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Chinese Firm’s Donation of Medical Kits En-route to Nigeria to Aid in COVID-19 Fight

Departing from China, the medical kits donated by a Chinese firm in Nigeria to support the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic are currently en-route to Nigeria.   Last week, the Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, announced the procurement of medical equipment by a Chinese firm in Nigeria for Nigeria while mentioning that a special air cargo would be dispatched from Nigeria to China to collect the aids along with medical personnel.   Despite some opposition from Nigerians, expressing concerns based on the origin of the pandemic, the Federal government has accepted the medical kit gifts, and the shipment is currently on its way to Nigeria aboard an Airpeace flight. Additionally, the medical personnel are also expected to arrive in Nigeria today.   For more photos of the ...
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Twitter CEO, Jack Dorsey pledges $1 billion in Square stake for coronavirus relief
8Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Twitter CEO, Jack Dorsey pledges $1 billion in Square stake for coronavirus relief

The CEO of Twitter and digital payments platform Square, Jack Dorsey, has announced a pledge to donate $1 billion worth of equity in Square to his Start Small LLC in order to provide COVID-19 relief globally. Dorsey, with a net worth of about $3.9 billion, made the announcement through a tweet, revealing his intention to donate $1 billion of Square shares to a charitable fund called Start Small with the goal of "fund[ing] global COVID-19 relief." This significant donation, which Dorsey described as equivalent to about “28% of my wealth,” marks an effort to contribute to the fight against the pandemic. Furthermore, his commitment to philanthropy extends beyond COVID-19 relief, with plans to focus on supporting girls' health and education, as well as Universal Basic Income (UBI) once the p...
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Ghanaian President, Nana Akufo-Addo, Declares Free Water Supply and Uninterrupted Power During Coronavirus Lockdown
8Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Ghanaian President, Nana Akufo-Addo, Declares Free Water Supply and Uninterrupted Power During Coronavirus Lockdown

President Nana Akufo-Addo of Ghana has announced special intervention packages for citizens as the country continues to combat the Coronavirus pandemic.   In his 5th public address since the pandemic began, President Akufo-Addo stated that the government will cover the water bills of its citizens for the months of April, May, and June. Earlier, he had declared a 2-week lockdown on Kumasi and Accra, the two most populous parts of the country, as part of measures to curb the spread of Coronavirus.   Some communities in the country had reported a lack of water for handwashing, a preventive measure to stop the spread of the virus. The President announced that private water companies have been contracted to provide water to these communities, and assured citizens of stable electricity sup...
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75 UITH workers and others in self-isolation after a senior official of the hospital 'aided a late suspected Coronavirus case to hide his status'
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75 UITH workers and others in self-isolation after a senior official of the hospital 'aided a late suspected Coronavirus case to hide his status'

The authorities of the Kwara State Government announced that 75 people have gone into self-isolation due to direct and indirect contacts with the state’s suspected index case and two confirmed cases of COVID-19. This includes 28 staff members of the University of Hospital (Ilorin Teaching) who attended to the suspected Coronavirus patient before his death. Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq suspended a senior consultant of UITH, Prof. Alakija Salami, for his role in the admission and release of the corpse of a late suspected case of Coronavirus. He also signed a regulation into law to give legal backing to the government’s measures to contain COVID-19 in the state. Abdulrazaq emphasized the need for contact tracing and urged citizens to take precautions to avoid crowded spaces and isolate ...
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