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Four COVID-19 patients discharged in Abuja
11Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Four COVID-19 patients discharged in Abuja

The capital city of Nigeria, Abuja, has seen the discharge of four COVID-19 patients who have successfully recovered from the disease at the Abuja Isolation Center. This brings the total number of discharged patients from the center to 11. The federal capital territory administration (FCTA) made the announcement of this positive development through a tweet. According to the tweet, "The FCTA has confirmed the discharge of four (4) #COVID19 patients, bringing the total number of discharged to eleven (11) in the FCT as at 12:30am, April 11th, 2020." As of now, Abuja has a total of 56 confirmed cases of COVID-19.
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Minister of Health, Ehanire Osagie Warns Against Treating Coronavirus Patients Privately
11Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Minister of Health, Ehanire Osagie Warns Against Treating Coronavirus Patients Privately

Health workers have been cautioned by the Minister of Health, Ehanire Osagie against privately treating suspected cases of Coronavirus. Osagie issued this warning at the Presidential Task Force daily media briefing on Friday, April 10, instructing all health workers to refer all cases to certified healthcare facilities for isolation and management. The Minister emphasized that Covid-19 is a highly infectious disease and reminded all medical practitioners, healthcare workers, and the public to refrain from attempting to privately treat or manage these cases in their homes. He stressed that designated treatment centers are the only facilities equipped to provide safe isolation and management of Covid-19 patients, while also assuring that all designated isolation and ...
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The Support for Relaxation of Lockdown Order by Pastor Chris: Churches Not Places of Infection but Blessing (Video)
11Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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The Support for Relaxation of Lockdown Order by Pastor Chris: Churches Not Places of Infection but Blessing (Video)

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome expressed his reaction to the decision made by some state governors to ease the lockdown order in their states for churches to commemorate Easter. During his sermon on Friday April 10th, Pastor Chris emphasized that the church is not a center of infection but rather a place of blessings. He prayed against anyone contracting the virus from attending church services. The clergyman, who previously claimed that the lockdown in Lagos and Abuja was for the Federal government to install 5G network in the state, stated that any wise government knows not to disturb the church. According to him, "The best thing in any government is to always leave the church alone. It is always the best thing. The wisest leader understands that. T...
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Dolapo Badmos receives negative COVID-19 test result
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Dolapo Badmos receives negative COVID-19 test result

CSP Dolapo Badmos has tested negative for the Corona Virus.   After reports surfaced on a blog claiming that she had visited the UK during the virus outbreak, the popular policewoman underwent a Covid-19 test. Fortunately, her result came back negative, giving her a clean bill of health to continue her essential policing duties, with a cautionary reminder to stay safe!
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WHO warns that lifting restrictions too quickly could result in a deadly resurgence of COVID-19
11Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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WHO warns that lifting restrictions too quickly could result in a deadly resurgence of COVID-19

The World Health Organization (WHO) has cautioned against premature lifting of stay-at-home orders implemented in several countries to curb the spread of COVID-19.   Some state governors in Nigeria have faced criticism for easing the ban on public gatherings over the weekend to allow for Easter celebrations for Christians and congregational prayers in mosques.   During a press conference on Friday, April 10, WHO Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus emphasized the potential for a deadly resurgence of the virus due to such actions.   Using Africa as an example, the WHO chief highlighted: "We’ve observed a concerning uptick in infections in other countries. I’d like to draw attention to Africa, where the spread of #Coronavirus has reached rural areas. We are now witnessing loca...
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EFCC reacts to U.S Senator’s allegation of Ibrahim Magu being an 'agent of oppression'
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EFCC reacts to U.S Senator’s allegation of Ibrahim Magu being an 'agent of oppression'

The acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu has come under fire from US Senator, Charles Grassley who accused him of being an "agent of oppression" of Nigeria's President, Muhammadu Buhari's political opponents. In a letter dated April 1, Grassley alleged human rights violations by the Buhari-led administration and cited a Bloomberg report implicating the Governor of Kebbi State, Atiku Bagudu in money laundering. The 86-year-old Republican also urged the US Department of Justice to halt the repatriation of funds to Nigeria and accused the Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, and Mr Magu of being "agents of oppression of Mr Buhari’s political opponents." The EFCC's acting spokesperson, Tony Orilade, refuted the allegations in ...
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“Nobody should be treated like this” – Nigerian female student in China shares ordeal with Chinese authorities amid COVID-19 pandemic
11Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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“Nobody should be treated like this” – Nigerian female student in China shares ordeal with Chinese authorities amid COVID-19 pandemic

A female Nigerian student studying in China took to Twitter to describe the mistreatment she and other black individuals, including Nigerians, are facing at the hands of Chinese officials in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.   Her account comes in the wake of a viral video depicting the expulsion of Nigerians from their hotels and their mandatory COVID-19 testing in China.  Read her story below
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Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai, Makes Full Relocation to North East
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Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai, Makes Full Relocation to North East

The complete relocation of the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Tukur Buratai, to the North East region is aimed at overseeing and directing the general operations in the theater as well as other Nigerian Army activities across the country.   According to a statement released by the Acting Director of the Nigerian Army Public Relations, Colonel Sagir Musa, on Saturday, April 11, the COAS, while addressing troops of Special Super Camp Ngamdu in Kaga Local Government Area of Borno State on April 9, expressed his intention to be present with them in every part of the theater.   Prior to his full relocation to the North East, Buratai had been conducting an operational tour to troops’ locations in the North East Theatre of Operation s...
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Rotimi Akeredolu Cancels Decision to Allow Easter Services in Churches in Ondo State
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Rotimi Akeredolu Cancels Decision to Allow Easter Services in Churches in Ondo State

Rotimi Akeredolu, the Governor of Ondo state, has reversed his decision to permit churches in the state to hold Easter services on Sunday, April 12th.   Earlier this week, the governor lifted the ban on social gatherings and allowed churches to hold Easter services, provided they strictly adhered to precautionary measures against the spread of COVID-19.   Following the widespread criticism of his decision, the Governor took to his Twitter handle this morning to announce that the services would not proceed. "I've heard you all and your concerns on the need to #LockDownOndo. I have just concluded a meeting with CAN and we have resolved that the services will not hold again. Thanks for your concerns. Stay blessed and Happy Easter to all." ...
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