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NSCDC official allegedly shoots driver dead in Abia State
15Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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NSCDC official allegedly shoots driver dead in Abia State

The tragic incident occurred in Abia State today, April 15, where a commercial bus driver was allegedly shot dead by an official of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Isiala Ngwa Division. The victim was carrying perishable and non-perishable food items when he was stopped by the NSCDC official, leading to a confrontation. Allegations suggest that the argument may have been related to bribery. The driver reportedly attempted to drive off during the argument, prompting the NSCDC official to shoot at him, resulting in his death. As a result of the incident, there was heavy traffic on the Umuikaa, Isiala Ngwa South LGA axis of Enugu-Port Harcourt expressway, leading to protests by local youths. The NSCDC official narrowly escaped a lynching attempt by seeking refuge in a ...
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Good News: 22 COVID-19 Patients Successfully Discharged in Osun and Lagos
15Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Good News: 22 COVID-19 Patients Successfully Discharged in Osun and Lagos

The combined efforts of healthcare workers in Osun and Lagos have led to the successful discharge of 22 COVID-19 patients.   Of these, six patients were discharged in Osun state and the remaining 16 were discharged in Lagos.   In Lagos, the announcement of the discharge of 16 patients, made by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, revealed that they included 14 males and 2 females, as well as 3 foreigners - 1 British national, 1 Chinese, and 1 Polish national.   Meanwhile, Osun State Governor Adegboyega Oyetola confirmed the discharge of six patients, all of whom were among the 127 Nigerians who had returned from Ivory Coast.   With this development, the number of discharged patients in Osun state has now reached 17.    
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Anambra Police Command releases statement on 'acid attack' against policemen by Nkpor youths after a young man was killed
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Anambra Police Command releases statement on 'acid attack' against policemen by Nkpor youths after a young man was killed

Anambra Police Command issues statement regarding the 'acid attack' on policemen by Nkpor youths following the death of a young man The Anambra Police Command has issued a statement concerning the "acid attack" on policemen by Nkpor youths, which occurred after a young man was killed by security operatives. According to Haruna Mohammed, the spokesperson for the command, Cpl Christopher Ozor, one of the officers from the patrol team, sustained severe injuries all over his body in an unprovoked attack by a "group of miscreants" with a substance suspected to be acid. Additionally, the youths attempted to snatch the officer's AK 47 rifle but were repelled with gunshots. Haruna stated that one of the attackers who was fatally wounded was prevented from be...
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Chinese Doctors Not Test Positive for Coronavirus, Says Lai Mohammed
15Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Chinese Doctors Not Test Positive for Coronavirus, Says Lai Mohammed

Alhaji Lai Mohammed, the Minister of Information and Culture, has refuted claims that one of the Chinese doctors who came to Nigeria to assist in the fight against Coronavirus has tested positive for the virus.   The Minister dismissed the claim during his address at the daily briefing of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on April 15.   Lai Mohammed urged Nigerians to disregard reports that are not from the daily briefings or the website of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). He also debunked reports of members of the National Assembly sharing a N700 million fund.   He stated;    “Whether members of the National Assembly are sharing N700 million, like I said, just as we are trying to fight and contain Coronavirus, a lot of energy is also being expended in fighting fake ne...
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Protest in Sapele Turns Violent as Police Fire on Young Man’s Buttocks
15Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Protest in Sapele Turns Violent as Police Fire on Young Man’s Buttocks

On Wednesday, a protest by a group of women in Sapele, Delta State, turned violent as police officers shot a young man in the buttocks.   Earlier that morning, women had taken to the streets in a peaceful demonstration to express their disapproval of Governor Okowa's decision to extend the movement restrictions to further contain the spread of Coronavirus in the state.   According to reports, in an attempt to disperse the protesters, the police allegedly fired shots that injured a man in the buttocks. Additionally, two other individuals, including a woman, were hit by stray bullets.     One of the protesters, identified as Ochuko, spoke to journalists and revealed that the protest was peaceful until the security personnel arrived.   He stated that the entire city is now in a state o...
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Protest in Sapele Turns Violent as Police Shoot Man During Lockdown Extension
15Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Protest in Sapele Turns Violent as Police Shoot Man During Lockdown Extension

On Wednesday, a group of women in Sapele, Delta State, held a protest that ended in violence after a young man was shot in the buttocks by the police.   The women had taken to the streets earlier that day in a peaceful demonstration to express their dissatisfaction with the extension of the movement restriction imposed by Governor Okowa to combat the spread of Coronavirus in the state.   Reports indicated that the police, in an attempt to disperse the protesters, allegedly shot the man in the buttocks, with two other individuals including a lady also being hit by stray bullets.     One of the protesters, identified as Ochuko, spoke to journalists and revealed that the protest was initially peaceful before the arrival of the security personnel.   He stated that residents throughout ...
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'First Encounter with Mikel Obi: Wilfred Ndidi’s Astonishing Revelation'
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'First Encounter with Mikel Obi: Wilfred Ndidi’s Astonishing Revelation'

             Upon meeting former Super Eagles captain and ex-Chelsea player John Obi Mikel for the first time, Leicester City star midfielder Wilfred Ndidi divulged his feelings about the memorable encounter.    Mikel Obi, who spent over a decade at Chelsea before transitioning to clubs in Turkey and China, stands as Nigeria's most decorated player, having secured victories in the UEFA Champions League, Europa League, AFCON, FA Cup, Carling Cup, Premier League, and Club World Cup.                          The Nigeria international, Ndidi, recounted his first encounter with Obi Mikel five years ago at a national team camp, emphasizing that Nigerians don't sufficiently acknowledge 'legends' like Mikel as they should.    During an online Q&A session about Mikel, Ndidi expressed, "...
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Lawyers in Osun court react as suspect coughs during trial
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Lawyers in Osun court react as suspect coughs during trial

At the Osun state magistrate court in Osogbo, a suspect named Ige caused a stir when he coughed while his two-count charge of assault was being read. The suspect was brought to court alongside Rasaq Sunday, Wasiu Adeyanju and Samson Ogunleye, accused of assaulting Lateef Kareem on April 6 at Olugun street in the state capital, reportedly using broken bottles and a cutlass to injure Kareem's hand. During the reading of the charges, Ige started coughing, which is a known symptom of COVID-19. The three lawyers sitting in front of him quickly moved away from their chairs. The suspects, pleading not guilty, were granted bail of N200,000 and one surety each. The Magistrate Olusegun Ayilara adjourned the matter till May 13. Osun state currently has 20 confirmed cases of coronavirus out of ...
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Two Nigerians arrested with wanted Brazilian drug lord in Mozambique (Photos)
15Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Two Nigerians arrested with wanted Brazilian drug lord in Mozambique (Photos)

Two Nigerians have been detained in Mozambique along with one of Brazil's foremost cocaine traffickers.   The Brazilian, Gilberto Aparecido dos Santos, commonly known as "Fuminho," was apprehended in Maputo on Monday after evading authorities for over two decades. He was identified as one of Brazil's "most-wanted" fugitives by Brazil's federal police.   According to a statement by Brazil's federal police, "The detainee was noted as the primary cocaine supplier to a criminal gang operating across Brazil, as well as being accountable for shipping large quantities of the drug to numerous countries."   Leonardo Simbine, a spokesperson for Mozambique's Criminal Investigations Services, informed Reuters that local police received a tip from Interpol regarding dos Santos' ent...
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Successful Recovery: Three COVID-19 Patients Discharged in Akwa Ibom State
15Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Successful Recovery: Three COVID-19 Patients Discharged in Akwa Ibom State

The Commissioner for Health in Akwa Ibom State, Dr. Dominic Ukpong, announced that three out of the five index cases of Coronavirus in the state have been discharged after recovering from the disease.    During a briefing with journalists on Wednesday, April 15, Ukpong revealed that the patients, who were isolated at Ibom Specialist Hospital, were discharged following a new negative test result.    He also mentioned that another individual who displayed COVID-19 symptoms but tested negative, will also be released.    Ukpong stated;    “Altogether we had nine persons in the isolation unit, three of the persons we are discharging today are from the initial 5 index cases. Others were suspected cases whose test results came out negative. “Akwa Ibom State now has 3 confirmed positive cas...
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