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Donald Trump taunts Democrats following Bernie Sanders’ withdrawal from presidential race
8Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Donald Trump taunts Democrats following Bernie Sanders’ withdrawal from presidential race

After Bernie Sanders announced his withdrawal from the presidential race, Donald Trump reacted by mocking Democrats and taking a jab at Elizabeth Warren, who had dropped out earlier.   In a tweet following Sanders' announcement, Trump also extended an invitation to Sanders supporters to join the Republican party.   Sanders announced his decision to drop out on Wednesday morning after continuing in the race for weeks against Joe Biden.   Subsequently, Trump sarcastically tweeted, “Bernie Sanders is OUT! Thank you to Elizabeth Warren. If not for her, Bernie would have won almost every state on Super Tuesday! This ended just like the Democrats & the DNC wanted, same as the Crooked Hillary fiasco. The Bernie people should come to the Republican Par...
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Donald Trump taunts Democrats as Bernie Sanders exits presidential race
8Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Donald Trump taunts Democrats as Bernie Sanders exits presidential race

Donald Trump's response to Bernie Sanders dropping out of the presidential race involved taunting Democrats and taking a swipe at Elizabeth Warren who had earlier exited the race.   In a tweet posted after Bernie Sanders' announcement, Trump also extended an invitation to Sanders' supporters to join the Republican party.   Sanders announced his withdrawal on Wednesday morning after persevering in the race for weeks against Joe Biden.   Following this, Trump mockingly tweeted, “Bernie Sanders is OUT! Thank you to Elizabeth Warren. If not for her, Bernie would have won almost every state on Super Tuesday! This ended just like the Democrats & the DNC wanted, same as the Crooked Hillary fiasco. The Bernie people should come to the Republican Party,...
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Chinese Doctors Arrive Nigeria to Aid in COVID-19 Fight Despite Opposition from Nigerian Doctors
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Chinese Doctors Arrive Nigeria to Aid in COVID-19 Fight Despite Opposition from Nigerian Doctors

Fifteen Chinese doctors have arrived in Nigeria to assist in the battle against Coronavirus. The doctors landed in the country on an Air Peace flight.   The doctors were received by Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Dr Zhou Pingjian; Executive Director of China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation, Mr Jacques Liao, as well as senior officials from the Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Health. The arrival took place at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport at 5:15pm on April 8.   Photos and a video of the arrival are provided below:       This development comes after the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) opposed the Federal Government's decision to bring in the Chinese medical team to aid Nigeria in com...
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Chinese Doctors Arrive in Nigeria Despite Nigerian Doctors’ Protest
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Chinese Doctors Arrive in Nigeria Despite Nigerian Doctors’ Protest

Upon the arrival of 15 Chinese doctors in Nigeria to assist in combating the Coronavirus, the doctors landed in the country via an Air Peace flight.    The Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Dr. Zhou Pingjian, along with the Executive Director of the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation, Mr. Jacques Liao, and senior officials from the Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Health, welcomed the doctors at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport at 5:15 pm on April 8.    Here are some photos and a video below;                View this post on Instagram                   #Coronavirus: Chinese medical team arrive Nigeria to help in fight against #COVID19, despite protest from doctors in Nigeria A post shared by Lindaikejiblog...
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Official records are intact, fire at Accountant-General’s office was caused by a spark from an Air Conditioner – Minister
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Official records are intact, fire at Accountant-General’s office was caused by a spark from an Air Conditioner – Minister

The Minister of State for Finance, Budget and National Planning, Clem Agba, has confirmed that the fire at the office of the Accountant-General of the Federation earlier today did not result in the loss of any official records. According to Agba, the fire was caused by a spark from an Air Conditioner on the 4th floor of the building at around 10 am on Wednesday. He also mentioned that 25 fire trucks successfully extinguished the fire within 35 minutes. Furthermore, Agba assured that the data center, which houses all the records, is intact, with no destruction or loss of records. He also stated that immediate measures were taken to shut down the data center as the cooling units were no longer functioning optimally. The Minister emphasized that despite some documents being burnt, all fina...
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Bernie Sanders officially suspends his 2020 Presidential campaign
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Bernie Sanders officially suspends his 2020 Presidential campaign

The 2020 US Presidential election will now be a showdown between President Donald Trump and Joe Biden as US Senator Bernie Sanders has decided to suspend his campaign. When Sanders, Joe Biden, and Elizabeth Warren entered the race in 2019, they were all seen as formidable candidates. Sanders even led the early party delegation voting lists in January this year. However, Biden, the former Vice President under Barack Obama, managed to surpass Sanders during the February 'Super Tuesday' delegate voting. Despite receiving support from younger voters, Sanders struggled to secure the key African-American vote in the southern states' Democratic primary elections. He has now shifted his focus to supporting Biden in defeating Trump, whom he labeled as "the most dangerous president in our ...
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#StayingAliveTogether: 5 Essential Ways to Shield Yourself from Coronavirus
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#StayingAliveTogether: 5 Essential Ways to Shield Yourself from Coronavirus

The global spread of coronavirus has caused significant disruption to society and economies worldwide. Efforts to eradicate the pandemic are ongoing, with many countries adopting aggressive awareness campaigns and temporary suspension of activities that could contribute to the virus' spread. Here are some important safety measures to protect yourself and your loved ones. Regularly wash hands with soap and water or use alcohol-based sanitizer: Proper personal hygiene is effective in preventing the virus. The World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends washing hands for 20 seconds every 30 minutes or using a hand sanitizer with at least 70% alcohol content in the absence of water. Avoid close contact with individuals who are coughing or sneezing: Practice social distancing by mainta...
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Fire Incident at the Accountant-General’s Office Results in Damage to Payment Processing Department
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Fire Incident at the Accountant-General’s Office Results in Damage to Payment Processing Department

Today, on April 8, a fire broke out at the office of the Accountant General of the Federation, causing damage to two important departments, including the one responsible for processing consolidated revenue sharing among the three tiers of government.   The fire at the Treasury House, located in the southeast of Abuja city centre, was contained within an hour, thanks to the prompt response of firefighters, police, and emergency management officers who rushed to the scene after the outbreak.   According to a report from Premium Times, two senior officials briefed on the incident revealed that the fire had engulfed two crucial offices on the fourth and fifth floors before it was extinguished.   One official mentioned, “The fire started at the fourth department where federal, state, and...
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The Tragic Loss of a Mother and Her Three Sons to COVID-19
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The Tragic Loss of a Mother and Her Three Sons to COVID-19

A devastating loss has struck an African American family as a mother and three of her sons succumbed to the effects of the Coronavirus.   Antoinette Franklin, a lifelong New Orleans resident, passed away on March 23, while her sons, Herman Franklin Jr., 71, Anthony Franklin Sr., 58, and Timothy Franklin, 61, followed in her footsteps between March 20 and March 30, as indicated in their obituaries.   Jason Melancon, a spokesman for the New Orleans Coroner's Office, confirmed that all four family members had tested positive for the coronavirus.   According to family members interviewed by NBC affiliate WDSU of New Orleans, the illness had affected all four individuals around the same time, creating an unbearable situation. "My uncle passed, my grandmother passed, my dad passed, ...
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Heartwarming Story: Nigerian Policeman’s Act of Kindness Amidst Lockdown
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Heartwarming Story: Nigerian Policeman’s Act of Kindness Amidst Lockdown

A heartwarming incident unfolded when a Nigerian police officer went out of his way to assist a woman who opened up to him about her struggles during the lockdown enforced by the federal government in Lagos, Ogun, and the FCT to curb the spread of Coronavirus.   Edward Onoriode shared how he encountered the woman and her daughter while commuting to work this morning. He recounted that the woman, during their conversation after he offered her a lift, expressed the hardships she had been enduring and her intention to seek financial help from her elder sister in Maryland.   She further revealed that she used to sell drinks in traffic before the lockdown but was unable to do so now, as her daily earnings were essential for her sustenance. Onoriode generously withdrew mo...
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