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Arrest of Three Nigerian Nationals for Heroin Possession in India
6Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Arrest of Three Nigerian Nationals for Heroin Possession in India

Authorities in Haryana, India, have apprehended three Nigerian nationals in Delhi and confiscated 2.4 kilograms of heroin valued at crores of rupees from their possession.   A spokesperson for the Haryana Police has identified the individuals as Alor Chukwudi Henary, Emmuel, and Nicholas Chidebere Paul, who are residing in Delhi. "The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) was responsible for busting these drug peddlers. The preliminary investigation revealed that Emmuel was residing in India illegally, as he was unable to produce any documents related to passport or visa. Additionally, the visa belonging to Nicholas had expired on April 3, 2020," stated the spokesperson.   All three Nigerian nationals were allegedly caught supplying heroin during the investigation of a case filed on Ma...
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Chinese Doctors and Nurses arriving Nigeria will have no physical contact with Coronavirus patients – Speaker, Femi Gbajabiamila
6Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Chinese Doctors and Nurses arriving Nigeria will have no physical contact with Coronavirus patients – Speaker, Femi Gbajabiamila

The Speaker of Nigeria's House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has revealed the outcomes of his meeting with the two Health Ministers in the country. This meeting was prompted by concerns raised by local medical practitioners and many Nigerians regarding the involvement of Chinese Doctors and Nurses in the management of COVID-19 in Nigeria. Following the rejection of the Federal Government's plan to invite an 18-member Chinese medical team by the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Gbajabiamila met with the Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanie, and the Minister of State for Health, Adeleke Olorunnimbe Mamora. He outlined the commitments extracted from them, indicating that the Doctors and Nurses will adhere to the quarantine protocol for 14 days upon their arrival in Nigeria. Further...
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Illegal Entry into Cross River State Leads to Arrest of 9 Cameroonian Migrants
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Illegal Entry into Cross River State Leads to Arrest of 9 Cameroonian Migrants

The Nigeria Immigration Service in Cross River State has apprehended nine Cameroonians and four Nigerians for unlawfully entering the country via the waterways and violating the Federal Government's "stay home order” to curb the spread of Covid-19.   Confirming the incident, the Comptroller of immigration in the state, Okey Ezugwu, revealed that the arrests were made during a routine border patrol at Mfum Border in Etung and Ikang Border Post in Bakassi Local Government Areas.   While eight of the Cameroonians were apprehended at the Mfum Border in Etung, one was caught at Ikang Border along with four Nigerians.   Ezugwu mentioned that the NIS had to conduct a “show of force” within Calabar metropolis to prevent any foreigners or Nigerians from entering or leaving the country at the ...
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Celebrities call for the arrest of journalists and security operatives swarming around Funke Akindele and JJC Skillz during their court arraignment (video)
6Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Celebrities call for the arrest of journalists and security operatives swarming around Funke Akindele and JJC Skillz during their court arraignment (video)

There have been calls from some Nigerian celebrities for the arrest of journalists and security operatives seen swarming around Funke Akindele and JJC Skillz during their court arraignment on April 6. This comes after the couple was arraigned for violating a lockdown order on public gatherings by hosting a house party.   Earlier reports stated that the couple were fined N100,000 each and sentenced to 14 days of community service, three hours per day, excluding Saturday and Sunday.   Following the emergence of a video showing the swarm of people around Funke Akindele and JJC during their arraignment, several Nigerian celebrities criticized those present for violating social distancing policies and the ban on public gatherings of more than 20 people.   Here is the video below;   ...
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Coronavirus: The world will wish it intervened if Nigeria falls – CNN Host, Fareed Zakaria (video)
6Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Coronavirus: The world will wish it intervened if Nigeria falls – CNN Host, Fareed Zakaria (video)

CNN's Fareed Zakaria has emphasized that if Nigeria and Iraq succumb to the Coronavirus pandemic, the world will regret not intervening. Zakaria expressed concerns about the potential consequences of these countries falling to the disease, including the impact on refugees, disease, and terrorism. He emphasized the importance of global cooperation in managing the crisis and preventing further escalation. The video below provides further insight into Zakaria's perspective.
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82-Year-Old Mother of Manchester City Coach Pep Guardiola Passes Away After Contracting COVID-19
6Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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82-Year-Old Mother of Manchester City Coach Pep Guardiola Passes Away After Contracting COVID-19

The mother of Manchester City coach, Pep Guardiola, has passed away after contracting Coronavirus.    Dolors Sala Carrio, 82, was diagnosed with the disease after displaying symptoms in Barcelona. The Premier League club announced her tragic death on Monday afternoon. The club shared on Twitter: “The Manchester City family are devastated to report the death today of Pep's mother Dolors Sala Carrió in Manresa, Barcelona after contracting Corona Virus.   She was 82-years-old. Everyone associated with the club sends their most heartfelt sympathy at this most distressing time to Pep, his family and all their friends.”   The Manchester City family are devastat...
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NAFDAC Alerts Nigerians On Circulation Of Fake Chloroquine 250mg Tablets
6Apr By Ahmed AfolabiNo Comments
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NAFDAC Alerts Nigerians On Circulation Of Fake Chloroquine 250mg Tablets

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has warned Nigerians that fake Chloroquine phosphate 250mg tablets are being circulated. The Director-General of the agency, Prof Mojisola Adeyeye disclosed this in a statement. She added that NAFDAC was notified by the World Health Organisation (WHO) that the tablets were being circulated in Cameroon. The statement reads: “The falsified chloroquine phosphate 250mg tablets were manufactured by Jiangsu pharmaceutical Inc, Astral pharmaceutical New Bhupalpura, China. “The tablets manufactured by these companies have no Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) and are in packs of 1000 tablets. “The use of the falsified chloroquine phosphate 250mg tablets may result in treatment failure and could even cause death.” ...
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Breaking News: Funke Akindele and husband sentenced to 14 days of Community Service and fined 100k each by Court
6Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Breaking News: Funke Akindele and husband sentenced to 14 days of Community Service and fined 100k each by Court

Actress Funke Akindele and her husband, Abdulrasheed Bello aka JJC Skillz, have been sentenced by the Chief Magistrate Court 1 Ogba for defying the social distancing order of the Lagos state government. In its ruling, the court has ordered the couple to each pay a fine of N100,000 and also sentenced them to 14 days of community service, three hours per day, excluding Saturday and Sunday. As part of their sentence, the couple is required to visit 10 important public places within Lagos State to educate the public on the consequences of non-compliance with the restriction order, and must submit the names and phone numbers of every person who attended their house party. Additionally, the court has mandated that they be placed on isolation by the Sta...
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Popular musician Naira Marley surrenders to the police and is set to appear in court for alleged lockdown violation
6Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Popular musician Naira Marley surrenders to the police and is set to appear in court for alleged lockdown violation

Surrendering himself to the police at State Criminal Investigation Department, Panti, Yaba, Lagos State, singer Azeez Fashola, who is widely known as Naira Marley, is currently under interrogation after arriving at the SCID office on Monday afternoon, April 6, as confirmed by Bala Elkana, the spokesperson of the state police command. Moreover, he is expected to face charges for allegedly violating the restriction orders. The police have also announced that a manhunt has been initiated to locate the remaining individuals who attended the party organized by Funke Akindele and her spouse over the past weekend.
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