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"They're given 50,000 per day for the next 30 days – FCT minister announces daily hazard fees for COVID-19 frontline health workers in Abuja (video)
10Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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"They're given 50,000 per day for the next 30 days – FCT minister announces daily hazard fees for COVID-19 frontline health workers in Abuja (video)

The daily hazard fees for COVID-19 frontline health workers in Abuja as approved by the FCT Minister has been announced.   It was revealed that doctors who care for Coronavirus patients will get a hazard fee of 50,000 per day. Nurses, lab scientists and pharmacists will get a hazard fee of 30,000 per day, and ward heads, cleaners and drivers who handle Coronavirus patients will get a hazard fee of 20,000 per day.     The announcement was made after doctors cried out that they are putting their lives on the line only to get 5,000 Naira hazard fees (read here).   Following the announcements, doctors replied, stating that the 50,000 Naira only applies for those in the frontline in the fight against Coronavirus and the rest of them get only 5k per month, not per day.   @trending_medic ...
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Coronavirus: Governor Tambuwal arrests driver and eight passengers
10Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Coronavirus: Governor Tambuwal arrests driver and eight passengers

Governor Tambuwal Arrests Driver and Eight Passengers for Coronavirus Violation Recently, Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal took action by apprehending a bus driver and 8 passengers. They are facing prosecution for disregarding the directive to close the state border in order to prevent the spread of Coronavirus. It is important to note that the Sokoto State Governor had previously given the order to seal the state's borders aiming to curb the spread of the virus. A statement from the Governor's special adviser on media and public affairs, Muhammad Bello, revealed that Tambuwal flagged down a vehicle when returning from Tureta Local Government Area, which borders Sokoto and Zamfara states. To his surprise, it was a commercial bus carrying passengers out of the state. All the bus passeng...
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Shock as Ghanaian TV station mistakenly broadcasts adult content during live show (Photos)
10Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Shock as Ghanaian TV station mistakenly broadcasts adult content during live show (Photos)

An embarrassing incident has occurred as a popular Ghanaian TV station unintentionally aired adult content during a live broadcast.   During the airing of the relationship and sex talk show, DUVET, GHOne TV mistakenly showed explicit content at a time when President Akufo-Addo was addressing the nation about the COVID-19 pandemic.     Shortly after the incident, Nana Aba Anamoah, the Acting General Manager of GHOne TV, issued an apology to the Ghanaian public for the airing of the explicit video on their late-night program, Duvet.     In a statement released on Twitter, she expressed, 'GHOne TV wishes to sincerely apologise to its cherished viewers for the regrettable turn of events during your favorite late-night program, DUVET, a few hours ago. Despite the show being X-rated, w...
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Minister of State for Mines and Steel Development, Uche Ogah, Denies Receiving Gratification from Job Seekers, Calls Allegations “Propaganda”
10Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Minister of State for Mines and Steel Development, Uche Ogah, Denies Receiving Gratification from Job Seekers, Calls Allegations “Propaganda”

Dr. Uchechukwu Ogah, the Minister of State for Mines and Steel Development, has refuted allegations of accepting gratification before providing assistance to job seekers. In a statement issued by his media aide, Chijioke Udeogu, the Minister dismissed the accusation as a propaganda tactic devised by discontented individuals with the aim of tarnishing his hard-earned reputation to gain cheap political advantages. The statement, in part, reads; “The general public is hereby notified that the Hon Minister of State Mines and Steel Development, Dr. Uchechukwu Sampson Ogah, OON, FCA, does not, directly or by proxy, ask for money or any gratification whatsoever before he offers assistance to job seekers to secure employment or appointment. ...
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Banky W raises concerns over governors suspending lockdown for Easter
10Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Banky W raises concerns over governors suspending lockdown for Easter

In response to state governors' decision to lift the ban on public gatherings for Easter celebrations, Banky W has questioned the move.   Amid measures to curb the spread of Coronavirus, some state governors have lifted the ban on public gatherings to allow Christians to celebrate Easter.   Expressing his skepticism, Banky W took to Twitter to ponder whether the virus would also take a break for the Easter holiday. In his tweet, BankyW wrote: "So for the State Governments that have suspended isolation & social distancing for Easter... do they have an agreement with the Corona virus that it will also go on Easter break as well? These our "leaders" sha. Kai."  
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"Are Governors in Agreement with Coronavirus?" Banky W Asks about the Suspension of Lockdown for Easter Celebration
10Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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"Are Governors in Agreement with Coronavirus?" Banky W Asks about the Suspension of Lockdown for Easter Celebration

Singer Banky W has raised questions for state governors who have decided to lift the ban on public gatherings in their states to allow for Easter celebrations this weekend.   Despite having previously enforced bans on public gatherings as part of measures to control the spread of Coronavirus, some state governors have now lifted the ban to accommodate Easter celebrations for Christians.   Banky W expressed his wonder at the possibility of the virus also taking a break for the Easter holiday. He took to his Twitter handle to state: So for the State Governments that have suspended isolation & social distancing for Easter... do they have an agreement with the Corona virus that it will also go on Easter break as well? These our "leaders" sha. Kai.'' he wrote''  
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Former Oyo Senator, Robert Koleoso is dead
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Former Oyo Senator, Robert Koleoso is dead

The demise of former Oyo Senator, Robert Koleoso, has been reported. He represented Oyo North senatorial district from 2003 to 2007. Robert Koleoso, who hailed from Saki area of Oyo, passed away at the University College Hospital (UCH) in Ibadan on Thursday, April 9. He was also the elder brother of Michael Koleoso, who served as the Secretary to Oyo State government during the administration of late Lamidi Adesina between 1999 and 2003. ![Former Oyo Senator, Robert Koleoso is dead](https://newsnownigeria.ng/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Former-Oyo-Senator-Robert-Koleoso-is-dead.png)
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Breaking News: Ghanaian President Takes Action on COVID-19
10Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Breaking News: Ghanaian President Takes Action on COVID-19

The electricity bills for all citizens in Ghana will see a 50% reduction, as announced by President Nana Akufo-Addo in response to the Coronavirus pandemic.   This decision follows closely after the President's declaration of free water supply for all Ghanaian citizens during this challenging period.  
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The Shocking State of Nigeria’s Healthcare Infrastructure: Insights from SGF, Boss Mustapha (video)
10Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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The Shocking State of Nigeria’s Healthcare Infrastructure: Insights from SGF, Boss Mustapha (video)

Boss Mustapha, the Secretary General to the Government of the Federation, expressed dismay at the deplorable state of Nigeria's healthcare infrastructure. According to him, his realization of the dire condition of the healthcare system only occurred after taking on the role of Chairman of the Presidential Taskforce on COVID-19. At a meeting with national assembly leaders on Thursday, April 9, Boss Mustapha made a revealing statement. He confessed,  “I can tell you for sure, I never knew that our entire healthcare infrastructure was in the state in which it is. Until I was appointed to do this work." The SGF highlighted plans to lay a foundation for immediate, medium, and long-term development of the health system in response to the emergence of COVID-19 in the country. He emphasize...
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