‘They just want their lives back!’ Donald Trump supports thousands of protesters demanding an end to the Coronavirus lockdown
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‘They just want their lives back!’ Donald Trump supports thousands of protesters demanding an end to the Coronavirus lockdown

Amid the pandemic, US President, Donald Trump, has spoken out in support of the thousands of demonstrators across the US who are protesting against the Coronavirus lockdown, citing the impact on their lives and livelihoods. Despite the death toll surpassing 40,000 in the US, Trump believes that some of the stay-at-home orders issued by governors have been excessive, stating that people are experiencing "cabin fever" and simply desire to reclaim their normal lives.   Last week, protesters in the state capitals of Michigan, Minnesota, and Virginia, some of whom were seen displaying Nazi flags, caught attention. Trump's subsequent tweet urging to "LIBERATE" one of these states raised concerns about potential instigation of violence, which he has since refuted.     Trump asserted th...
Uganda’s Minister of Health Urges Women to Stay Away from Truck Drivers
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Uganda’s Minister of Health Urges Women to Stay Away from Truck Drivers

During the Coronavirus crisis, Uganda’s Minister of Health, Ruth Aceng, has advised women in the East African country to avoid contact with long-distance cargo truck drivers. Even as she confirmed that three truck drivers - one Kenyan, one Ugandan, and one Tanzanian - tested positive for the virus over the weekend, Mrs. Aceng made the statement. “I appeal to all of you who live along the roads followed by the truck drivers, including the women who interact with them for different purposes, to stay away from these truck drivers. We do not hold cargo drivers until their results are released because they are transporting essential materials for the daily livelihoods of people,” she told a local media outlet. The health minister added that the...
Nigerian lady who was seen smoking shisha with her little son has been found; says her father has banned her from coming to his house over the video (video)
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Nigerian lady who was seen smoking shisha with her little son has been found; says her father has banned her from coming to his house over the video (video)

A Nigerian mother, previously seen in a video encouraging her young son to smoke shisha, has been located after an online search. Actress Mary Lazarus confirmed that the woman has been found. The lady, who originally claimed to have made the video in jest on March 24, has since recognized her mistake. She expressed remorse and disclosed that she resides in Festac, while her son lives with relatives. Her son has been taken to a hospital. Mary Lazarus stated, "The Lady Giving her son shisha to smoke... @amazonmercy Just Found her.....Thank you so much for this great news. @amazonmercy. I have been speaking to her . I have also spoken to her Father and her Mother . But for the #stayhome directive, I would have been there physically. But I’m doing my best on the phone! . The child is on h...
Man ridiculed for requesting NCDC to evacuate his “female roommate” who tested positive for COVID-19
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Man ridiculed for requesting NCDC to evacuate his “female roommate” who tested positive for COVID-19

After his girlfriend tested positive for COVID-19, a man was mocked on Twitter for claiming that she had not been evacuated from their room, so he could self-isolate. @IkotGodwim tweeted: "My roommate tested positive. @NCDCgov has refused to evacuate her so I can isolate myself in the apartment. I requested to be tested and no one got back to me after several calls. I can't stay with a confirmed cases in a room. Please evacuate her @LSMOH @Fmohnigeria @Chikwe_I" He added that the test was carried out on Thursday, and his female roommate was allowed to return home. However, they informed him of the positive result on Sunday, April 19, and she has not yet been evacuated to an isolation center. Other users on t...
Man ridiculed for appealing to NCDC to evacuate his “female roommate” who tested positive for COVID-19
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Man ridiculed for appealing to NCDC to evacuate his “female roommate” who tested positive for COVID-19

  A man faced mockery on Twitter after he complained that his girlfriend tested positive for COVID-19 but has not been moved from their room, preventing him from self-isolating.   @IkotGodwim tweeted: "My roommate tested positive. @NCDCgov has refused to evacuate her so I can isolate myself in the apartment. I requested to be tested and no one got back to me after several calls. I can't stay with a confirmed case in a room. Please evacuate her @LSMOH @Fmohnigeria @Chikwe_I"     He mentioned that the test was conducted on Thursday and his female roommate was allowed to return home. However, they were informed of the positive result on Sunday, April 19, and no steps have been taken to move her to an isolation center.     ...
Man ridiculed for requesting NCDC to relocate his “female roommate” who tested positive for COVID-19
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Man ridiculed for requesting NCDC to relocate his “female roommate” who tested positive for COVID-19

  After his girlfriend tested positive for COVID-19 and was not relocated for him to self-isolate, a man was mocked by Twitter users.   @IkotGodwim tweeted: "My roommate tested positive. @NCDCgov has refused to evacuate her so I can isolate myself in the apartment. I requested to be tested and no one got back to me after several calls. I can't stay with a confirmed cases in a room. Please evacuate her @LSMOH @Fmohnigeria @Chikwe_I"     He also mentioned that the test was conducted on Thursday, and his female roommate was allowed to return home. However, they informed her about the positive result on Sunday, April 19, but she has not been relocated to an isolation center.     Other users on the platform questioned how his roommate could be female. Some mocked him...
Nigerian man who has been working as a female househelp, forced to remove his cloths after being caught (video)
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Nigerian man who has been working as a female househelp, forced to remove his cloths after being caught (video)

A male Nigerian who has been employed as a female househelp found himself in trouble when he was caught in the act. He was seen in a video shared online being forced by local residents to take off his clothing. Threats were made to hand him over to the police, but the man's identity remains undisclosed. A video of the incident can be viewed below.
Yemi Alade questions the Lagos state government on how the 10billion Naira COVID-19 relief fund from the Federal Government has been used
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Yemi Alade questions the Lagos state government on how the 10billion Naira COVID-19 relief fund from the Federal Government has been used

Yemi Alade is urging the Lagos state government to account for the utilization of the N10 billion COVID-19 relief fund received from the Federal government. President Buhari had announced this relief fund for Lagos, the epicenter of the Coronavirus pandemic, on March 29th. In a series of tweets, Yemi Alade called on various state officials to explain how the relief fund has been allocated and expressed concerns about the daily feeding of residents. She emphasized the importance of addressing the basic needs of the people to ensure compliance with the lockdown measures. She specifically directed questions to the Commissioner of Finance, the Special Adviser on Information & Strategy, the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, the Commissioner for Health, and the Commissio...
Yemi Alade calls out Lagos state government over 10 billion Naira COVID-19 relief fund usage
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Yemi Alade calls out Lagos state government over 10 billion Naira COVID-19 relief fund usage

Singer Yemi Alade has urged the Lagos state government to provide a detailed account of how the N10 billion COVID-19 relief fund received from the Federal government has been utilized.   It can be recalled that President Buhari, on March 29th, announced a N10 billion relief fund for Lagos, which is the epicenter of the Coronavirus pandemic.   Yemi, through her Twitter handle, questioned the state government about the allocation of the fund. She emphasized the need to address the daily feeding of residents of the state, citing it as the main reason why many have refused to adhere to the lockdown measures.   She also urged the state governor to utilize the Bank Verification Number (BVN) of residents to disburse funds directly into their accounts.   In he...
Yemi Alade Calls Out Lagos State Government Regarding Utilization of 10 Billion Naira COVID-19 Relief Fund from Federal Government
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Yemi Alade Calls Out Lagos State Government Regarding Utilization of 10 Billion Naira COVID-19 Relief Fund from Federal Government

Nigerian singer Yemi Alade is urging the Lagos state government to provide transparency on the utilization of the N10 billion COVID-19 relief fund received from the Federal government.   On March 29th, President Buhari announced the N10 billion relief fund for Lagos, the epicenter of the Coronavirus pandemic.   Yemi Alade took to her Twitter to question the allocation of the fund by the state government. She emphasized the need to address the daily feeding of residents as a crucial factor influencing their compliance with the lockdown measures.   In addition, she called upon the state governor to consider using the Bank Verification Number (BVN) of residents to disburse funds directly into their accounts.   In her statement, she addressed the officials responsible for various aspect...