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COVID19: Delta State Government Extends Sit at Home Order by Two Weeks
14Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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COVID19: Delta State Government Extends Sit at Home Order by Two Weeks

The Delta state governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, has announced a two-week extension of the sit-at-home order in the state. The order, which was initially enacted on April 1st, was set to expire today, April 14th. In a state broadcast this morning, the governor stated that the extension was necessary for the identification, isolation, and detection of cases. “It is for the public good and interest in our health. I urge all Deltans to cooperate with us,” he said Delta State has three confirmed cases of Coronavirus, with one death.
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10 Nigerians in the UK waiting for evacuation test positive for COVID19
14Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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10 Nigerians in the UK waiting for evacuation test positive for COVID19

Recent tests have revealed that 10 Nigerians, who had arranged for evacuation from the UK in response to the Coronavirus pandemic, have been found to be infected with the novel virus. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement two weeks ago outlining the conditions for the evacuation of Nigerians residing abroad. One of these conditions stipulated that intending returnees would be responsible for the costs of their journey back to Nigeria, as well as undergoing COVID-19 testing before their return. According to a source at the Nigerian High Commission in the UK, most of the individuals who tested positive were not permanent residents in the UK, having traveled to the European country for business or educational purposes. The source confirmed that they hav...
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COVID-19: Detroit Hospital Shocking Photos of Bodies Piled Up and Stored
14Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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COVID-19: Detroit Hospital Shocking Photos of Bodies Piled Up and Stored

Startling photos circulated among emergency room staff at Sinai-Grace Hospital in Detroit depict bodies being stacked in empty hospital rooms and crowded inside refrigerated units positioned in the hospital's parking lot.   The photos, obtained by CNN from an ER worker, were confirmed to be an accurate representation of the harrowing situation at the hospital in early April by two other ER workers who spoke during a challenging 12-hour shift.   Due to concerns about their jobs, the sources spoke to CNN on the condition of anonymity.   According to the two sources, a room usually used for sleep studies was repurposed to store bodies because the morgue staff did not work overnight and the morgue was already at full capacity.     "We ran out of beds for our patients, so we couldn't sp...
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<article> Coronavirus: NFF to support Nigerians with yam tubers during lockdown
14Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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NFF President, Amaju Pinnick, has announced that the Nigeria Football Federation will be providing assistance to struggling Nigerians during the home lockdown imposed by the Coronavirus pandemic. The global economy has been paralyzed by the Coronavirus pandemic, and Nigeria, as Africa's most populous nation, has also been significantly affected. With over 300 confirmed cases and ten deaths in Nigeria, Pinnick stated that the football body will help ease the hardship caused by the shutdown of businesses and commercial activities by distributing yam tubers. "Behind the scene, we do quite a lot. We are going to support some of these centers even if it is buying some tubers of yams. We have to do that. Covid-19 is something that nobody expected," Pinnick said on...
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Why we cannot have a lockdown in our region- Northern Governors Forum
14Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Why we cannot have a lockdown in our region- Northern Governors Forum

The Northern Governors' Forum has declared that a lockdown is not feasible in their states due to the predominant occupation of farming among the residents. The governors also expressed concerns over the lack of testing centers for the Coronavirus in the region. During a teleconference chaired by Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau State on April 13, the governors emphasized the need for each state to adopt measures suitable to its context rather than imposing a total lockdown. They highlighted the economic impact of COVID-19 and the lack of financial support from the Federal Government. Despite the confirmed cases of Coronavirus in some states, the Northern Governors' Forum has not received special allocations for preventive measures. The governors also discussed diversifying the region'...
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#PayUsViaBVN gains traction with Nigerians urging the government to disburse palliatives directly to their bank accounts
14Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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#PayUsViaBVN gains traction with Nigerians urging the government to disburse palliatives directly to their bank accounts

There's a current Twitter trend under #PayUsViaBVN where Nigerians are calling on the President Buhari-led administration to utilize their BVN for direct disbursement of palliatives to their bank accounts.   Yesterday, on Monday, April 13th, the President announced a two-week extension of the lockdown in Lagos, Ogun, and the FCT. Some citizens are using social media platforms to urge the government to allocate at least N20,000 to each individual.   Below are a few tweeted messages:  
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People urge the government to pay palliatives directly into their bank accounts using BVN
14Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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People urge the government to pay palliatives directly into their bank accounts using BVN

The hashtag #PayUsViaBVN has been trending on Twitter as Nigerians call on the President Buhari-led government to use their BVN to deliver palliatives into their accounts.   Yesterday, on Monday, April 13th, the President announced a two-week extension of the lockdown in Lagos, Ogun, and the FCT. Some Nigerians took to their social media pages, demanding that the government provide at least N20,000 to each citizen.   Below are some of the tweets:  
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<article> Coronavirus: Alcohol-related crime increases in South Africa
14Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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There has been a reported increase in alcohol-related crime in the Western Cape, South Africa, following the implementation of a nationwide lockdown and ban on liquor sales due to the Coronavirus pandemic. News24 reported that a police investigation resulted in the arrest of several suspects after a truck carrying liquor from Paarl to Table Bay Harbour for exportation was hijacked on Thursday, April 9. Western Cape police spokesperson, Colonel Andrè Traut, stated that, "It is alleged that the driver was hijacked by suspects during a mechanical breakdown en route to the harbour. The truck and trailer were both later discovered in Mitchells Plain without the cargo." A male suspect in his thirties was arrested on Saturday, April 11, and is due to ap...
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Rivers Governor Wike: Criminals Operating from Anambra
14Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Rivers Governor Wike: Criminals Operating from Anambra

Governor Nyesom Wike has claimed that criminals terrorizing parts of Rivers State have established a hideout and operational base in Anambra state. The assertion was made during Governor Wike's inspection of large caches of arms displayed at the Government House, Port Harcourt by the state Commissioner of Police, Mustapha Dandaura. According to Wike, credible police information indicates that some of the criminals who rob and terrorize residents of the state retreat to Anambra State after their hideout is raided by security operatives. Referring to the situation, Wike stated, “We are talking about a pandemic that is ravaging the world and some criminals still find their way to make the state unsafe. Some of these criminals that terrorise the state come in from A...
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Arrest of a teenager for allegedly sodomizing a 6-year-old boy in Jigawa
14Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Arrest of a teenager for allegedly sodomizing a 6-year-old boy in Jigawa

Arrested by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Jigawa State, a 19-year-old motorcycle spare part seller, Muhammad Abdullahi, is accused of sodomising a six-year-old boy.   The victim's mother noticed changes in her child's behavior and upon questioning, he revealed his relationship with the suspect who is a family friend, according to Vanguard.   In Dutse, the command’s spokesman, Adamu Shehu, confirmed the incident on April 13 and reported that the suspect was apprehended following a complaint from the boy's father.   Shehu mentioned that the suspect has admitted to the crime, disclosing that he used to take the young boy to a nearby farm where he would commit the indecent act.   According to a medical report obtained by the NSCDC Jigawa state command from Dut...
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