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Nigerian Doctors Explain Reason Behind Strike Amidst Coronavirus Pandemic Despite Hazard Allowance of N5,000
17Mar By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Nigerian Doctors Explain Reason Behind Strike Amidst Coronavirus Pandemic Despite Hazard Allowance of N5,000

Embarking on an indefinite strike over unpaid salaries, resident doctors in Abuja have faced criticism from Nigerians who deemed the action insensitive in light of the current Coronavirus pandemic.   One Nigerian doctor, @Okizle, has offered an explanation for the doctors' decision to strike, emphasizing that doctors in Nigeria are not adequately remunerated for their services. He highlighted that the hazard allowance for medical doctors in Nigeria is only N5,000.  
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Nigerian Doctor Explains Why Doctors Are Embarking on Strike Despite Coronavirus Pandemic
17Mar By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Nigerian Doctor Explains Why Doctors Are Embarking on Strike Despite Coronavirus Pandemic

Announcing the commencement of an indefinite strike over unpaid salaries, resident doctors in Abuja have been criticized by Nigerians for their insensitivity in light of the Coronavirus pandemic.   Explaining the reasons for the strike, Nigerian doctor @Okizle highlighted the inadequate pay and the hazard allowance of only N5,000 for medical doctors in Nigeria. His tweets provide further insight:  
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The Agent of Odion Ighalo Reveals the Reasons Behind His Success at Manchester United
17Mar By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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The Agent of Odion Ighalo Reveals the Reasons Behind His Success at Manchester United

Odion Ighalo's agent, Patrick Bastianelli, has come forward to explain why the Ajegunle-born striker has found success in his career and earned the opportunity to play for Manchester United.   The 30-year-old former Watford striker has made a significant impact at United after joining from Chinese club Shanghai Shenhua, scoring four goals and contributing to United's fifth-place position in the Premier League before the suspension of football in England due to the coronavirus pandemic.                      According to Bastianelli, Ighalo's hard work over the years and his positive outlook on life are the key factors behind his success at Manchester United, a club he has supported since childhood. Ighalo started his European career in 2007 with Norwegi...
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Queen Elizabeth Alters Plans Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
17Mar By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Queen Elizabeth Alters Plans Amid Coronavirus Outbreak

In response to the coronavirus outbreak, Buckingham Palace announced on Tuesday March 17 that Queen Elizabeth has canceled her annual garden parties and will be leaving London for Windsor Castle earlier than planned. Queen Elizabeth will meet with Prime Minister Boris Johnson and carry out small duties at the palace in the next few days. She will remain in Windsor beyond the Easter period, a decision described by the palace as "a sensible precaution." The statement reads, "In consultation with the Medical Household and government, a number of public events with large numbers of people due to have been attended by the queen, and other members of the royal family, in the coming months will be canceled or postponed." It was further revealed that the annual Maundy Service ...
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Buhari: Protecting Our People Amidst Economic Challenges Caused By Coronavirus
17Mar By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Buhari: Protecting Our People Amidst Economic Challenges Caused By Coronavirus

President Muhammadu Buhari has emphasized that his administration will consider all options to safeguard Nigerians from the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Speaking at the State House in Abuja on Tuesday March 17, during a briefing session by the Presidential Economic Advisory Council (PEAC) led by Professor Doyin Salami, the President mentioned the need to address the challenges posed by the fluctuating oil prices, which have fallen to $29-$30, contrasting with the $57 benchmark set for the 2020 Budget. A statement released by the Presidency reads: President Buhari expressed concern about the impact of the fallen oil prices on the economy, citing the variables that influence oil prices. He stressed the government's commitment to protecting the people...
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"Who is holier than Senator Elisha Abbo?" – AGN president, Emeka Rollas, defends decision of the guild to make Elisha Abbo its patron
17Mar By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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"Who is holier than Senator Elisha Abbo?" – AGN president, Emeka Rollas, defends decision of the guild to make Elisha Abbo its patron

The decision of the guild to appoint Elisha Abbo as one of its patrons has been defended by Emeka Rollas, the president of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, AGN. Yesterday, veteran actress Hilda Dokubo expressed her displeasure over the decision, citing Abbo's assault on a nursing mother in a sex toy shop and calling for his delistment from the guild. In response, Rollas defended the decision, questioning if anyone is holier than Abbo, who has apologized for his actions. He also criticized Dokubo for airing her grievances on social media, suggesting that there are better ways to handle such issues. The interview where Rollas defends the guild's action can be viewed on Instagram by visiting the link: Instagram Post.
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Gunmen demand N100m ransom after kidnapping late Oyo elder statesman’s daughters
17Mar By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Gunmen demand N100m ransom after kidnapping late Oyo elder statesman’s daughters

Two daughters of the late Chief Emiola Adesina, Director of Sports in the Old Western Region in Ibadan, Oyo state, have been kidnapped by gunmen. According to Professor Tunji Olaopa, a close associate of the family, the two daughters, Omobola Adepoju and Abiola Olukotun, were abducted on Monday morning along the Ife-Ibadan expressway. The abductors are demanding a ransom of N100 million. Olaopa, a former Permanent Secretary in the federal ministry of Communication, stated that the kidnappers had contacted the family and insisted on the sum of N100 million as ransom. In a statement, he said, “This is authentic, please. Pastor (Mrs.) Omobola Adepoju and Mrs Abiola Olukotun are daughters of late Chief Emiola Adesina, old Director of Sports, Western State...
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Facebook’s initiative to support employees during the pandemic
17Mar By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Facebook’s initiative to support employees during the pandemic

Reports indicate that Facebook, the social networking app, has decided to provide $1,000 to each of its 45,000 employees to support them during the coronavirus epidemic. Every employee will receive $1,000 and be given an “exceeds” rating for their first six-month review of 2020. The company has also committed to paying its hourly workers, even if they are unable to work due to the coronavirus pandemic that is currently affecting the world. For the first time in its 16-year history, Facebook is offering its employees their full normal bonuses. This move represents the largest bonus paid out by any company during the coronavirus outbreak. The announcement was reportedly made by CEO Mark Zuckerberg in an internal company memo, as stated by The Information, w...
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Coronavirus: Lagos State Government cancels participation of foreign countries in upcoming 'Greater Lagos Regatta' Festival
17Mar By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Coronavirus: Lagos State Government cancels participation of foreign countries in upcoming 'Greater Lagos Regatta' Festival

The participation of foreign countries in the upcoming 'Greater Lagos Regatta' Festival has been cancelled by the Lagos State Government in response to the Coronavirus epidemic. The government has decided to scale down the number of participants for the event and is not allowing foreign participants from affected countries to take part. The festival, organized by the Lagos State Ministry of Tourism Arts and Culture, aims to showcase the tourism potential of Lagos State and promote the state to potential tourism investors. This decision comes after the Federal government confirmed another Covid-19 infected foreigner, prompting the Lagos State Government to take measures to protect its citizens and Nigerians in general in light of the global outbreak of Coronavirus. Mrs. Uzamat AkinbiIe-Y...
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UK returnee living with our staff since Saturday is Nigeria’s third coronavirus case, says Bird View Communications President
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UK returnee living with our staff since Saturday is Nigeria’s third coronavirus case, says Bird View Communications President

The President of Bird View Communications, Ayo Alaba Idowu, revealed that the UK returnee diagnosed with coronavirus had been residing with their staff since Saturday, March 14, until the morning when the test result was released.   Idowu, who announced the suspension of business operations at their headquarters in Ikeja for the next 15 days, stated that the decision was made to ensure the safety of their staff and to support the fight against the coronavirus pandemic.    He shared the following on Instagram:   Today, I made a painful but necessary decision to suspend operations at our business headquarters in Ikeja for the next 15 days and subject about 15 employees in the building to Coronavirus test and subsequent government quarantine or self-quarantine. This was after a staff ...
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