The Incident of Baboon Killing and Eating During COVID-19 Lockdown in South Africa (with photos)
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The Incident of Baboon Killing and Eating During COVID-19 Lockdown in South Africa (with photos)

During the lockdown, residents of Jeppes Reef near the Matsamo border with Swaziland gathered to kill and eat a baboon that was found wandering on the streets.     When images of the incident surfaced on social media, it prompted Mpumalanga MEC for community safety, security & liaison, Gabisile Shabalala, to caution the community that their actions violated lockdown regulations and the law. "The behavior of some communities, including the one in Nkomazi municipality, where people decided to kill an animal in large numbers is unacceptable. We condemn this. We warn against such gatherings as they go against the lockdown regulations, hampering efforts to curb the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. Killing an animal just because...
Residents in South Africa Kill and Consume Baboon During COVID-19 Lockdown (See Photos)
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Residents in South Africa Kill and Consume Baboon During COVID-19 Lockdown (See Photos)

During the lockdown, residents of Jeppes Reef near the Matsamo border with Swaziland gathered to kill and eat a baboon found wandering on the streets last Sunday. When images of the incident surfaced on social media, it prompted Mpumalanga MEC for Community Safety, Security & Liaison, Gabisile Shabalala, to caution the community, citing violation of lockdown regulations and the law. "This is unacceptable; we condemn the behavior of some communities, including the one in Nkomazi municipality, where people decided to mass slaughter an animal," Shabalala voiced. "We are advising against such gatherings as they defy the lockdown regulations on public assembly, which aims to curb the spread of the coronavirus pandemi...
EU Steps Up Fight Against COVID in Nigeria With €50 Million Donation
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EU Steps Up Fight Against COVID in Nigeria With €50 Million Donation

The European Union's contribution of €50 million (N21 billion) towards the battle against the Coronavirus in Nigeria was disclosed during a meeting between an EU delegation and President Buhari at the State House, Abuja on Tuesday, April 14th. ''Nigeria welcomes the European Union’s contribution of the sum of N21 billion (50 million Euros) to support our efforts at controlling the spread of the #Covid19 pandemic. The EU is channeling the donation through the United Nations (UN) #COVID19 Basket Fund for Nigeria'' the Presidency's Twitter handle wrote online
Unbelievable Discovery: Man Finds $8.2 Million in His Bank Account When Expecting a $1,700 Stimulus Check
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Unbelievable Discovery: Man Finds $8.2 Million in His Bank Account When Expecting a $1,700 Stimulus Check

Upon checking his bank account for the anticipated $1,700 stimulus check, an Indiana man was astounded to find a whopping $8.2 million deposited in his account.   Following the IRS announcement of the initial round of stimulus payments, Charles Calvin, a volunteer firefighter in New Chicago, Indiana, was taken aback when he saw the substantial amount in his balance at the ATM. He had been expecting the federal assistance to cover expenses for himself and a child.   'I went to the ATM at the Family Express and once I withdrew $200 out of my account I looked at the available balance still left in my account,' he recounted. Initially dismissing it as an ATM error, Calvin was astonished to find the same amount displayed when he checked again.   Upon contacting his bank on Monday to r...
Unveiling Old Photographs of His Wife, Mabel, AY Responds to Allegations of Plastic Surgery
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Unveiling Old Photographs of His Wife, Mabel, AY Responds to Allegations of Plastic Surgery

Comedian AY has taken to share old photos of his wife Mabel Makun to invalidate the allegations of her undergoing plastic surgery.   Recall that Mabel Makun had criticized those who claimed she had undergone plastic surgery. She insisted that she would openly opt for surgery with pride if she chooses to do so, stating that those who spread the rumor are filled with bitterness.   She wrote:   There is nothing that I have not heard, from she has done her body to fake body and surgery body bla bla bla. They keep singing it like a song, don't you guys get tired? You all are beginning to sound like a broken record. Seriously though, let's stop the bitterness and appreciate God's handiwork. The truth is, if in the future, I choose to go under the knife, ...
AY Responds to Allegations of Wife’s Plastic Surgery with Old Photos
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AY Responds to Allegations of Wife’s Plastic Surgery with Old Photos

Comedian AY has shared old photos of his wife Mabel Makun to counter allegations of her undergoing plastic surgery.   Previously, Mabel Makun had addressed those claiming she underwent plastic surgery, expressing her willingness to undergo the procedure with pride and attributing the rumors to bitterness.   In her words: There is nothing that I have not heard, from she has done her body to fake body and surgery body bla bla bla. They keep singing it like a song don’t you guys get tired? You all are beginning to sound like a broken record. Seriously though, let’s stop the bitterness and appreciate God’s handwork. The truth is, if in the future I choose to go under the knife, I will do it with pride.     In another post, Mabel rei...
El-Rufai’s Son, Bello Threatens Journalist over Report, Eagerly Anticipates #FreeSamuel Hashtag
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El-Rufai’s Son, Bello Threatens Journalist over Report, Eagerly Anticipates #FreeSamuel Hashtag

Bello El-Rufai, the son of Governor Nasir El-Rufai, has criticized a journalist, considering him the final element to his recent outburst that caused a Twitter storm.   Earlier, LIB reported that the Kaduna Governor's son sparked outrage after making a threat that many likened to "gang rape".   Following a report by journalist Samuel Ogundipe about his tweet, Bello threatened to involve his lawyers. He thanked Ogundipe for completing the puzzle and asserted that the responsibility to prove the usage/threat of rape lies with the journalist.   He also expressed his eagerness for a #FreeSamuel hashtag, referencing the journalist as a hired PDP columnist.    Bello tweeted;    Oh @SamuelOgundipe, our hired PDP columnist, you in particular were...
Disproving claims of NYSC member contracting Coronavirus in Ondo, Governor Akeredolu clarifies
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Disproving claims of NYSC member contracting Coronavirus in Ondo, Governor Akeredolu clarifies

Rather than a member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), the third Coronavirus patient in Ondo state has been confirmed as a former NYSC member who served at the 32 Artillery Brigade, Owena Cantonment and was retained after the service year, Governor Rotimi Akeredolu has stated, debunking media reports.   In recent online reports, it was erroneously claimed that a medical doctor serving at the 32 Artillery Brigade, Owena Cantonment had tested positive for the virus after coming into contact with the index case.   The governor took to his Twitter handle to counter the claims, affirming that the third case was a former NYSC member who served in the barracks and remained there after completing the service year. Read his tweets below.        
Hunger will be next deadly virus — Governor Ayade says as he opposes total lockdown over Coronavirus
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Hunger will be next deadly virus — Governor Ayade says as he opposes total lockdown over Coronavirus

Governor Ayade of Cross River State has expressed his opposition to the extension of the lockdown order issued by President Buhari in response to the increasing cases of Coronavirus in Nigeria. Ayade has already directed civil servants in Cross River State to return to work, emphasizing the need to sustain means of livelihood while the federal government works to protect citizens' lives. In a statement from his special adviser on media and publicity, Christian Ita, Governor Ayade highlighted the importance of balancing the protection of lives with the preservation of livelihoods. He warned that neglecting livelihoods could lead to a "hunger pandemic" that poses a deadly threat. Ayade emphasized the impact of halting daily work on individuals and their ability to provide for their familie...
Katsina Government orders Katsina civil servants to resume work amid Coronavirus pandemic
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Katsina Government orders Katsina civil servants to resume work amid Coronavirus pandemic

The Katsina Government has instructed civil servants in Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to return to work from ten o’clock in the morning to two o’clock in the afternoon on weekdays. This directive was issued by the Head of the state civil service, Idris Usman Tune. The decision to resume work amid the Coronavirus pandemic follows approval from the state governor, Aminu Masari, in an effort to control the spread of COVID-19 in the state. Civil servants have been asked to continue offering limited services to the public until further notice. Mr. Tune emphasized the state government's commitment to containing the virus and urged workers to adhere to social distancing measures, hand hygiene, and the use of sanitizers in their workplaces. He expressed confidence that the employ...