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UK Govt to give £60k life assurance payout to families of medics and care workers killed in Coronavirus line of duty 
27Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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UK Govt to give £60k life assurance payout to families of medics and care workers killed in Coronavirus line of duty 

The UK government has announced a £60,000 life assurance payout for families of medics and care workers who lost their lives to Coronavirus. Health and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock revealed the scheme during a Downing Street press conference, stating that 82 NHS workers and 16 social care staff have died from the virus. The government aims to provide support to the families dealing with the grief of losing their loved ones. The UK has reported over 150,000 confirmed coronavirus cases and 20,000 deaths from the virus.
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COVID19 patient delivered of baby at LUTH
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COVID19 patient delivered of baby at LUTH

The Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) successfully delivered a baby girl for a 40-year-old woman who had tested positive for COVID-19. The delivery was conducted by a team of doctors, including anaesthetists and nurses, and the baby weighed 3.3kg. Both the mother and the baby are reported to be in good health. LUTH expressed gratitude to the medical team for their efforts in the face of the pandemic. ![COVID19 patient delivered of baby at LUTH](https://newsnownigeria.ng/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/COVID19-patient-delivered-of-baby-at-LUTH.PNG)
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We never rejected rice from the FG, but we discarded some which are not suitable for consumption – Governor Akeredolu
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We never rejected rice from the FG, but we discarded some which are not suitable for consumption – Governor Akeredolu

Governor Akeredolu Clarifies Position on FG Rice Donation Governor Rotimi Akeredolu has refuted claims that the state government rejected bags of rice sent by the federal government as part of COVID-19 palliatives.   Earlier reports suggested that the Ondo State Government turned down expired rice out of the 1,800 bags sent by the Federal Government's Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management. However, Governor Akeredolu dismissed these claims and clarified that while they did not reject the rice, they did discard some bags found to be unsuitable for consumption.   He took to Twitter to address the situation:   "A lot of news making the rounds that we rejected rice from the FG. This is false. At no time did we reject anythin...
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We never rejected rice from the FG, but we discarded some which are not suitable for consumption – Governor Akeredolu We never rejected rice from the FG, but we discarded some which are not suitable for consumption – Governor Akeredolu

Governor Rotimi Akeredolu has denied the allegations of rejecting some bags of rice sent to the state by the federal government as part of the palliatives to cushion the effect of the Coronavirus pandemic.   Earlier today, it was reported that Ondo State Government rejected some expired bags of rice from the 1,800 bags sent to the state by the Federal Government. It was alleged that Governor Akeredolu ordered the return of some bags of rice sent to the state by the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, as they were found to have expired.   In a tweet today, Governor Akeredolu countered the report, denying the rejection of the bags of rice. He admitted that they discarded some bags of rice after finding th...
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Raymond Dokpesi’s son tests positive for Coronavirus
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Raymond Dokpesi’s son tests positive for Coronavirus

Raymond Dokpesi Jnr, the son of Raymond Dokpesi Snr, the founder of DAAR Communications Plc and the owner of AIT television, has been confirmed positive for Coronavirus.   Currently serving as the chairman of the communications company, Dokpesi revealed this news in a brief message to staff on Monday, April 27th.  “I got a call this morning confirming the result is COVID-19 positive. I am leaving now to the Gwagwalada Isolation Centre for treatment and hope to be back in two weeks. Many of you may have interacted with me during our various meetings and I would advise you to get tested as soon as possible.” AIT posted his message on their platform.   Dokpesi Jnr, who had been self-isolating for the past week,...
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Addressing the Ongoing Battle Against Coronavirus: An Update from the Presidential Task Force
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Addressing the Ongoing Battle Against Coronavirus: An Update from the Presidential Task Force

The country's fight against the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, as acknowledged by the Presidential Task Force (PTF), still faces a long and challenging road ahead, despite the progress achieved thus far.   During the Task Force's daily media briefing in Abuja on Monday, April 27, Mr. Boss Mustapha, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) and Chairman of the PTF, emphasized the need for Nigerians to assume responsibility in combating COVID-19. Mustapha highlighted that:   “Over the last four weeks, we made appreciable progress but we are not yet out of the woods because a lot more is required to be done. Nigerians at all levels must take responsibility for our actions, adopt behavioural modification, ens...
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UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson returns to work after recovering from Coronavirus
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UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson returns to work after recovering from Coronavirus

The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Boris Johnson, has returned to work after recovering from COVID-19. Prime Minister Boris Johnson resumed his official duties on Monday, having fully recovered from the coronavirus. Delivering his first public statement since being admitted to St Thomas’s Hospital in London on April 5, Johnson expressed optimism about the U.K.'s progress in combating the virus. Addressing the public from outside Number 10 Downing Street, he commended the British people for their sacrifices during the lockdown period but cautioned that the current phase carried the "moment of maximum risk." "I'm sorry I've been away from my desk for much longer than I would have liked. If this virus were a physical assail...
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Positive News: Mohammed, Son of Atiku Abubakar, Recovers from Coronavirus
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Positive News: Mohammed, Son of Atiku Abubakar, Recovers from Coronavirus

Mohammed, the son of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has successfully recovered from COVID-19 upon testing negative for the novel virus twice.   Atiku Abubakar's confirmatory negative test result was released this afternoon, and he announced that he will soon be discharged from the Abuja Isolation center.   Mohammed was diagnosed with the virus on March 19th and was subsequently transferred to an isolation center on the outskirts of Abuja.  
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One dead as building collapses in Ibadan
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One dead as building collapses in Ibadan

The unfortunate event of a building collapse in Ibadan on Sunday, April 27, has resulted in the loss of one life. The incident took place at Onipasan area, behind Oluyoro Hospital, Ibadan, and the victim was the wife of the building's owner. The deceased has already been laid to rest, and the rescue team from Ibadan North East Local Government handled the removal of the body from the scene. Olugbenga Fadeyi, the Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the state Police Command, confirmed the incident, stating that the woman died as a result of the building collapse. He revealed, "Yes, there was a building collapse yesterday. It is under Agugu area. The building collapsed and the woman died. It was the wife of the Alhaji that owns the house. She has since been buried."
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Abba Kyari's daughter slams those who accused her father of being responsible for Nigeria's problem; Calls out Lola Omotayo
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Abba Kyari's daughter slams those who accused her father of being responsible for Nigeria's problem; Calls out Lola Omotayo

A post shared by Lindaikejiblog (@lindaikejiblogofficial) on Apr 2, 2020 at 3:40pm PDT Aisha, the daughter of the late Abba Kyari, former Chief of Staff to President Buhari, criticized Lola Omotayo, wife of singer Peter Okoye, and other Nigerians who questioned her father's whereabouts while he was being treated for COVID-19. Lola Omotayo had taken to Instagram on April 2 to inquire about Kyari's location after he was transferred to Lagos for treatment. Kyari, aged 67, passed away on April 17 due to COVID-19 complications. Following his death, some Nigerians honored him on social media, while others condemned his exercise of power as the President's Chief of Staff and even blamed him for Nigeria's problems. In response to these events, Aisha took to her instastories to confront Lola a...
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