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Students in China Return to School with Unique Social Distancing Measures
27Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Students in China Return to School with Unique Social Distancing Measures

Normalcy is gradually returning to life in China following the COVID-19 outbreak.    As schools begin to reopen after a prolonged hiatus, one school in Hangzhou has implemented a creative approach to enforce social distancing – students are wearing DIY hats with 3-foot-long horizontal plumes.   Photos shared by Duke University professor, Eileen Chengyin Chow, depict first graders at Yangzheng Elementary School sitting in a classroom with desks organized in single rows.      The students in the photos are also seen wearing face masks and colorful headgear with extended plumes made from cardboard and, in one case, balloons. According to Chinese media outlet, The Paper, students at the school are permitted to wear the headgear as a reminder to maintain sufficient distance from one a...
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Two Chinese nationals arrested for illegal mining in Zamfara
27Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Two Chinese nationals arrested for illegal mining in Zamfara

The Zamfara State Police Command has arrested two Chinese nationals, Wang and Chu, for their alleged involvement in illegal gold mining at Nasarawa Burkullu village in Kwali, Bukkuyum Local Government Area (LGA). This comes after the Federal government's directive to halt all mining activities in the state was issued on April 7th. The arrests were made following a credible tip-off received by the police on April 19th, indicating the presence of individuals, including foreigners, engaged in illegal mining despite the government's ban. Two laborers were initially apprehended, later confirming the presence of Chinese and Burkinabe nationals involved in the illegal mining activities. The Commissioner of Police led a team to Nasarawa Burkullu village, where the two Chinese nationals were fou...
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<article> Report on COVID-19 fatalities in Kano state
27Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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The Kano state government has confirmed two additional deaths resulting from COVID-19 within the state.   According to the state Ministry of Health, this information was made available through its Twitter account. With these recent fatalities, the total number of COVID-19 related deaths in the state has reached three.
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Assistance from Cuban Doctors Arrives in South Africa to Combat COVID-19
27Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Assistance from Cuban Doctors Arrives in South Africa to Combat COVID-19

South Africa has received over 200 doctors from Cuba to aid in the battle against the COVID-19 pandemic.   This group of doctors, which includes community health and infectious disease specialists, arrived in the early hours of Monday, April 27. They were welcomed by military and health authorities.   Facing an overwhelming surge in Coronavirus cases, South Africa sought assistance from the Cuban government. More than 1,000 doctors are being dispatched to 22 countries, with South Africa being one of them, along with Togo, Cape Verde, and Angola in Africa.     South Africa has reported the highest number of confirmed COVID-19 infections in Africa, with at least 4,546 cases and 87 deaths.   South African health minister Zweli Mkhize remarked that some of the Cuban doctors have previou...
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Basketball player, Teshaun Hightower charged with murder
27Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Basketball player, Teshaun Hightower charged with murder

Tulane basketball player, Teshaun Hightower, has been taken into custody and officially charged with murder in Georgia. This development occurred just days after he announced his declaration for the NBA Draft. Details from The Times-Picayune/New Orleans Advocate reveal that 22-year-old Teshaun Hightower is facing charges including murder, aggravated assault, battery, and possession of a firearm or knife during the commission of certain felonies. These charges stem from his alleged involvement in a homicide that occurred on April 8 in Stockbridge, Georgia. At present, Hightower is being held at the Henry Country Jail in McDonough, Georgia, with no bond amount specified in the court records. Having played one season for Tulane following his transfer from Georgia, Hightower declared for the...
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Kano State Commissioner for Information Attributes Rising Deaths to Malaria and Other Illnesses
27Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Kano State Commissioner for Information Attributes Rising Deaths to Malaria and Other Illnesses

In Kano state, Muhammad Garba, the Commissioner for Information, has stated that the increasing number of deaths in the state is primarily due to "complications arising from hypertension, diabetes, meningitis and acute malaria."   This information was revealed in a statement by Garba, which mentioned that although the investigation into the cause of the deaths is ongoing, initial reports from the state Ministry of Health have indicated that the deaths are unrelated to the COVID-19 pandemic. It was reported that many of the deaths were caused by complications arising from hypertension, diabetes, meningitis, and acute malaria. Furthermore, the statement highlighted the state government's efforts in addressing the situation, with the establishment of three modern Isolation Centre...
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Diamond Platnumz Breaks Silence on His Recent Breakup with Tanasha Donna
27Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Diamond Platnumz Breaks Silence on His Recent Breakup with Tanasha Donna

Diamond Platnumz has finally addressed his relationship with his ex-fiancee and baby mama, Tanasha Donna, which came to an end recently. In an interview on Wasafi FM, the Tanzanian music star expressed his desire to marry the Kenyan media personality and how setting his mind on her. Diamond revealed his intentions, stating, "I wanted to marry Tanasha a hundred percent, one million percent. But maybe God has a plan, there are things why we didn’t get to the same page." He further clarified, "To be honest Tanasha and I are not together. There were things that were out of our ability so we decided to give each other space. We agreed as civilized people and it is not about me being caught cheating. That has never happened." "That was one of the relatio...
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Diamond Plantnumz Speaks Up About His Breakup for the First Time, Reveals Desire to Marry Tanasha Donna
27Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Diamond Plantnumz Speaks Up About His Breakup for the First Time, Reveals Desire to Marry Tanasha Donna

Diamond Platnumz has broken his silence on his recent breakup with his ex-fiancee, Tanasha Donna. The Tanzanian music star spoke about his desire to marry the Kenyan media personality, stating that he was very settled and committed to her. Diamond expressed his intentions, saying, "I wanted to marry Tanasha a hundred percent, one million percent. But maybe God has a plan, there are things why we didn’t get to the same page." "To be honest Tanasha and I are not together. There were things that were out of our ability so we decided to give each other space. We agreed as civilized people and it is not about me being caught cheating. That has never happened. “That was one of the relationships that I was very calm. When I me...
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Three patients abscond in Kano after testing positive for Coronavirus
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Three patients abscond in Kano after testing positive for Coronavirus

Reportedly, three individuals who were found to be positive for Coronavirus in Kano state have fled from their known locations.   Tijjani Hussaini, the Kano State coordinator of the technical response team on COVID-19, informed Premium Times that his team is collaborating with security agencies to locate the patients who absconded from their residences and turned off their phones.   Upon apprehension, the patients will be relocated to the designated isolation center, according to Hussaini.   “Out of the 77 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Kano, we are yet to trace three individuals because they have changed their places of residence and switched off their phones. However, we have enlisted the help of security personnel to locate them and take necessary action."   The Kano official al...
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