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Twenty-two Traders Arrested in Rivers State for Violating Lockdown Order
24Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Twenty-two Traders Arrested in Rivers State for Violating Lockdown Order

The Rivers State Government has confirmed that 22 traders were arrested for violating the lockdown order by entering the state from Anambra and neighboring Abia State. The traders claimed they were not aware of the lockdown order in the state.   Meanwhile, the driver of the truck, Mr Chijioke John, stated that he was traveling to Onne from Onitsha but picked up the women at Ihiala in Anambra State. He mentioned that he took pity on them as they were standing on the road.     The Rivers State Health Commissioner, Professor Chike Princewill, mentioned that the arrested traders will undergo coronavirus screening to determine their status.   After the screening, the traders will be tried in accordance with the laws in place to protect the people of Rivers State. The health commissioner...
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NSCDC arrest 2 Nigerien sisters serving as informants to Zamfara bandits
24Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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NSCDC arrest 2 Nigerien sisters serving as informants to Zamfara bandits

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has apprehended two Nigerien sisters who were serving as informants to bandits in the Anka local government area of Zamfara State. They were captured alongside another individual by NSCDC operatives on surveillance patrol along Bagega road in Anka council area, acting on intelligence. One of the suspects, a male identified as Shafiu Abdullahi, confessed to aiding a suspected leader of a cattle rustling and kidnapping gang named "Shaho" by providing him with supplies. The commandant of the corps, Aliyu Garba, revealed that the two sisters from the Madawa district of Kwanni in Niger Republic, named Binta and Balki Hussaini, are girlfriends of a bandit known as "Jijji," believed to be involved in terrorizing residents of Anka as a cattle rustler....
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South Africans mock their President, Cyril Ramaphosa after he struggled with putting on a face mask (video)
24Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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South Africans mock their President, Cyril Ramaphosa after he struggled with putting on a face mask (video)

South Africans have found humor in an incident involving their President, Cyril Ramaphosa, who was seen struggling to put on a face mask. The #MaskChallenge has gained traction on Twitter as citizens shared their reactions to the video. In the footage, President Ramaphosa initially placed the mask across his eyes before attempting to adjust it to cover his nose and mouth. Despite his efforts, he faced difficulties and had to make several attempts to get it right. Following the incident, South Africans took to Twitter to poke fun at the President's mask-wearing technique. Some questioned why he initially wore the mask over his eyes, while others came to his defense by sharing a video of a health worker doing the same. The video of the incident, along with various reactions from South Af...
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The Release of Jehovah Sharp Sharp Archbishop Following Arrest for Violating Lockdown Order
24Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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The Release of Jehovah Sharp Sharp Archbishop Following Arrest for Violating Lockdown Order

After completing his bail conditions, Archbishop Samson Mustapha Benjamin, the Presiding cleric of Resurrection Praise Chapel, also known as "Jehovah Sharp-Sharp," has been released. This comes in the wake of his arraignment for breaching the lockdown order in Lagos state. His violation involved leading a protest to the Chinese embassy.   It was previously reported on LIB that the Pastor was apprehended for protesting against the alleged mistreatment of Nigerians in China at the Chinese embassy in Lagos.   Consequently, he was brought before the court on charges of “failure to stay at home contrary to COVID-19 Regulations” and “conduct likely to cause breach of peace.”   Although Archbishop Benjamin pleaded not guilty to the charges, he was granted a N1million bail and was remanded u...
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The Vital Role of WHO in the Fight Against the Coronavirus Pandemic
24Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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The Vital Role of WHO in the Fight Against the Coronavirus Pandemic

Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, the Director General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), emphasized the crucial role of the World Health Organization (WHO) in the global battle against COVID-19. In a video shared on the official Twitter handle of Dr. Matshidiso Moeti, the Regional Director for Africa at the World Health Organization (WHO), Ihekweazu highlighted the significance of the international health agency for Africa, emphasizing its provision of expertise to the continent. Ihekweazu stressed the importance of funding for WHO, expressing the organization's vital role in providing guidance, expertise, and ultimately contributing to the collective survival of the world. “The funding for WHO is so important. It is ...
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Life Insurance Cover Provided for Frontline Health Workers in the Fight against COVID-19
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Life Insurance Cover Provided for Frontline Health Workers in the Fight against COVID-19

The fight against the COVID-19 pandemic has received a significant boost as the Federal government recently secured a life insurance cover for all frontline workers involved.   During the daily briefing of the taskforce in Abuja on Friday, April 24, Chairman of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 and Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, made this announcement.   He revealed that the nation’s insurance industry has donated the life insurance as their contribution to support the battle against COVID-19, covering a maximum of 5,000 health workers employed in the fight. The insurance industry has fully paid the premium of N112,500,000 for this cover in accordance with the principle of "no premium, no cover."   Mustapha stated, "I am pleased to inform you tha...
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Former Osasuna Executives and Ex-Betis Players Jailed for Match-Fixing
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Former Osasuna Executives and Ex-Betis Players Jailed for Match-Fixing

A group comprising five former directors of La Liga's Osasuna and two ex-players from Real Betis has been sentenced to prison following convictions on various charges, including match-fixing in the Spanish top-flight. Previous Real Betis players Antonio Amaya and Xavi Torres have been given one-year jail terms for sports corruption, marking the first convictions in Spain related to sporting corruption. Prosecutors stated that Amaya and Torres accepted money to manipulate matches in favor of Osasuna during the final stages of the 2013-14 season, during which Osasuna struggled to avoid relegation. Angel Vizcay, Osasuna's former managing director, received the most severe sentence of eight years and eight months, including charges such as misappropriation o...
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<!DOCTYPE html> <html> <body> <div> Coronavirus: Governor Fintiri imposes 14 day lockdown in Adamawa state
24Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Governor Ahmadu Fintiri has imposed a 14-day lockdown in Adamawa State following the confirmation of its first case of Coronavirus. The decision was announced by Director General, Media and Communications, Government House Yola, Solomon Kumangar, in a statement. The lockdown order will be in effect from midnight on Friday, April 24 to May 8. ’’Painful as the decision is, it is the aftermath of the First COVID-19 index case recorded in the State through a returnee from Kano. The Adamawa State Government is therefore left with no option than to go for a lockdown in the overall interest of saving lives and to contain the spread. Government has successfully commenced contacts tracing and testing which will be followed by isolation and treatment of positive cases.’’ Movem...
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NJC suspends judge for falsifying his age
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NJC suspends judge for falsifying his age

The National Judicial Council (NJC) has suspended Francis Chukwuma Abosi, acting president of the customary court of appeal, and Aliyu Musa Liman, a judge of Bauchi state high court, for judicial misconduct. Liman is facing compulsory retirement for failing to deliver judgment in a case for over four years, while Abosi was recommended for compulsory retirement after falsifying his date of birth from 1950 to 1958. The suspension of the two judges is pending the approval of the recommendation for their compulsory retirement by their state governors. The council's director of information, Soji Oye, released a statement outlining the reasons for the recommended compulsory retirement of the judges. According to Oye, Abosi was found to have falsified his date of birth and should have retired ...
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Makers of Lysol and Dettol disinfectants warns against internal use of disinfectants after Donald Trump's statement
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Makers of Lysol and Dettol disinfectants warns against internal use of disinfectants after Donald Trump's statement

The company that produces Lysol and Dettol disinfectants has issued a warning against the internal use of their cleaning products. This came after President Donald Trump remarked about the possibility of injecting disinfectants to combat the coronavirus. Reckitt Benckiser, the UK-based owner of Lysol, published the statement on its website in response to Trump's alarming suggestion. The statement emphasizes that disinfectant products should under no circumstances be administered internally in the human body, including through injection or ingestion. It underscores the importance of using the products as intended and following usage guidelines. The company stresses its commitment to providing consumers with accurate and current information endorsed by leading public health experts. The sta...
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