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Kaduna state government relaxes lockdown order amid Coronavirus pandemic
29Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Kaduna state government relaxes lockdown order amid Coronavirus pandemic

The lockdown order in Kaduna state has been relaxed by the state government amid the Coronavirus pandemic. The governor, Nasir El-Rufai, announced the relaxation of the restriction of movement in the state through his official Twitter handle. The relaxation allows for movement from 8am to 6pm on Wednesdays and Saturdays, commencing from April 29. Residents wearing face masks are permitted to visit pharmacies, shops, and food markets for restocking. Both traders and customers are required to wear face masks and adhere to social distancing measures. All markets will be closed after Wednesday and will be replaced by temporary neighborhood markets beginning this Saturday. Sellers of food and medicines will be assigned spaces in public school facilities to serve specific neighborhoods. Kadun...
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#Extendthelockdown trends as Nigerians react in shock to 195 new cases of Coronavirus recorded on Tuesday
29Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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#Extendthelockdown trends as Nigerians react in shock to 195 new cases of Coronavirus recorded on Tuesday

The announcement of 195 new cases of Coronavirus in Nigeria on Tuesday night has caused shock and concern among Nigerians. Lagos recorded 80 of these new cases. With the easing of the lockdown scheduled for May 4, many Nigerians have expressed their apprehension and are calling for President Buhari to extend the lockdown. Social media platforms, particularly Twitter, have been flooded with reactions to this development. The worry is that easing the lockdown may lead to a further spread of the virus. Images and tweets capturing these reactions can be found on the website.
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COVID-19 Update: 195 New Cases in Nigeria, with 80 in Lagos
29Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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COVID-19 Update: 195 New Cases in Nigeria, with 80 in Lagos

Reports indicate 195 new cases of Coronavirus in Nigeria.   80 of the new cases were confirmed in Lagos, 38 in Kano, 15 in Ogun, 15 in Bauchi, 11 in Borno, 10 in Gombe, 9 in Sokoto, 5 in Edo, 5 in Jigawa, 2 in Zamfara, 1 in Rivers, 1 in Enugu, 1 in Delta, 1 in FCT, and 1 in Nasarawa State, according to the Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC).    The latest figures as of 11:50pm on April 28th indicate a total of 1532 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Nigeria, with 255 recoveries and 44 deaths.    
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Recent Surge in Coronavirus Cases in Nigeria: Lagos Records 80 New Cases
29Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Recent Surge in Coronavirus Cases in Nigeria: Lagos Records 80 New Cases

There has been a report of 195 new cases of Coronavirus in Nigeria.   The Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC) disclosed that out of the new cases, 80 were identified in Lagos, 38 in Kano, 15 in Ogun, 15 in Bauchi, 11 in Borno, 10 in Gombe, 9 in Sokoto, 5 in Edo, 5 in Jigawa, 2 in Zamfara, and 1 each in Rivers, Enugu, Delta, FCT, and Nasarawa State.    As of 11:50pm on April 28th, a total of 1532 confirmed cases of COVID-19 had been reported in Nigeria, with 255 recoveries and 44 deaths.    
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Meghan Markle’s Alleged Statement on Bullying by Tabloids
29Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Meghan Markle’s Alleged Statement on Bullying by Tabloids

An alleged friend of Meghan Markle's claims that the Duchess of Sussex expressed her belief that British tabloids would have faced consequences if Kate Middleton had been subjected to similar bullying. According to the Daily Mail, Meghan asserted that the royal family would have intervened if her sister-in-law Kate Middleton had been targeted by British tabloids. The alleged friend mentioned to Daily Mail: "No one would have put up with it, and the broken and outdated system would have been revised. Those outlets responsible for their vicious attacks would have been shut out." The friend added that the Duchess believes "changes would have been made." The source provided insights that Harry had "constantly" approached Prince Charles and th...
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Insights from Meghan Markle about Tabloid Bullying
29Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Insights from Meghan Markle about Tabloid Bullying

An individual claiming to be a friend of Meghan Markle alleges that the Duchess of Sussex expressed her belief that if her sister-in-law, Kate Middleton, had faced similar mistreatment from British tabloids, the royal family would have intervened. According to the Daily Mail's report, Meghan conveyed her opinion to friends, suggesting that the tabloids would have faced consequences if it was Kate Middleton in her place. The alleged friend stated to the Daily Mail, "[Meghan said] no one would have put up with it, and the broken and outdated system would have been revised. Those outlets responsible for their vicious attacks would have been shut out." The source also mentioned that Harry persistently raised concerns with Prince Charles and the Queen about Meghan's mi...
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A Tragic Incident: 45-year-old Man Takes His Own Life in Imo
29Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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A Tragic Incident: 45-year-old Man Takes His Own Life in Imo

At Umudafa, Awo Mbieri in the Mbaitoli Local Government Area of Imo State, a 45-year-old man named Osita Ezuruike tragically committed suicide on Tuesday.   Upon discovering the deceased hanging from the roof of his house, his neighbors promptly informed the police.     While the police have yet to determine the reason behind the suicide, sources in the community suggested that he was frustrated with life due to the state government's lockdown measures to combat the spread of COVID-19.     Orlando Ikeokwu, the spokesperson of the state Police Command, confirmed the incident and stated that Ezuruike's body had been taken to a morgue. “On April 27, acting on a report, operatives of the Divisional Police headquarters in Mbie...
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Celebrity couple, Zayn Malik and Gigi Hadid 'expecting first child' together
28Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Celebrity couple, Zayn Malik and Gigi Hadid 'expecting first child' together

Supermodel, Gigi Hadid, and her longtime boyfriend, British singer Zayn Malik are said to be expecting their first child together.   Family sources for the couple revealed to TMZ, that Gigi is 20 weeks along but didn't reveal the sex of the baby.   The insiders added that the families of the couple are very excited about the news.   The pregnancy news comes just days after Gigi shared some celebratory birthday photos with the former One Direction singer and her sister, Bella posing together as she clocked 25.      Back in February, Gigi Hadid revealed she was ready to start having children after getting back together with Zayn Malik, 27, following their brief split.    'I think that as I get older ... well one day I'll start a family and I don't know if I will always be modelling,...
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Apostle Suleman’s Response to Leo Igwe’s Challenge
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Apostle Suleman’s Response to Leo Igwe’s Challenge

In response to the challenge by Leo Igwe, the director of Advocacy for Alleged Witches (AFAW), to heal a COVID-19 or HIV patient and receive a $1,000 reward, Apostle Johnson Suleman reacted.   Leo Igwe, who holds a doctoral degree in religious studies from the University of Bayreuth, presented the challenge in an open letter to Suleman. He urged Suleman to demonstrate his healing gift under agreed medical and scientific conditions, citing Suleman's recent video where he called on the Nigerian government to allow him and other pastors with healing gifts into isolation centers to pray for and heal those infected by the virus.   Responding to Leo Igwe's challenge on Twitter, Apostle Suleman stated, "A certain Leo igwe says I should heal COVID-19 and get a $1,000. I will send you the det...
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