Commissioner dismissed by Governor Ganduje due to ‘inappropriate remarks’ about Abba Kyari
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Commissioner dismissed by Governor Ganduje due to ‘inappropriate remarks’ about Abba Kyari

Governor Abdullahi Ganudje of Kano State has relieved the Commissioner of Works and Infrastructure, Engr. Mu’azu Magaji of his duties for making 'inappropriate remarks' about the late Chief of Staff to the President, Malam Abba Kyari.   Engr. Mu’azu Magaji had made statements on Facebook describing the late CoS as an "extraordinary figure" who wielded significant power. He also insinuated that President Buhari lacked independence due to Abba Kyari's influence.    Here are some of his posts below;      In a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information, Malam Muhammad Garba, Governor Ganduje stressed that the dismissed commissioner should have shown respect for his position as a public servant and refrained from conduct that could tarnish its reputation.   The statement...
Angry Youths Burn Down Police Station, Customary Court, DPO Residence After Alleged Killing by Policeman in Abia
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Angry Youths Burn Down Police Station, Customary Court, DPO Residence After Alleged Killing by Policeman in Abia

Unrest has erupted in Ebem community of Ohafia, Abia State following the killing of a young man known as Friday.    Friday was allegedly shot dead on Friday night following a altercation between some policemen and a supermarket owner in the community.    An eyewitness, Mr. Madu Kalu told The Nation that a police station, a customary court, and a DPO residence were set ablaze after the incident escalated into violence.    According to an eyewitness account;     “It started at Ebem-Ohafia where a supermarket owner at the motor park close to the police station and his boys were off-loading wares from a truck around 6:30 pm on Friday. The supermarket faces the major road in the town. A police patrolling vehicle was said to have brushed the parked truck. The supermarket owner, one Mr. ...
Man commits suicide by hanging after his wife told him their only child was fathered by another man
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Man commits suicide by hanging after his wife told him their only child was fathered by another man

The heartbreaking story of a man who took his own life by hanging after discovering that his wife had deceived him about the paternity of their only child has left many in shock. Jacob Numku, a farmer and petty trader from Nasarawa state, was devastated when his wife Juliet revealed that their five-month-old baby was actually fathered by another man she had an affair with named Uchenna. According to reports, Numku became depressed and struggled with the betrayal, especially when Juliet openly declared her preference to spend her life with Uchenna. Numku had been overjoyed when the child was born, celebrating the arrival of a long-awaited baby, unaware that he was not the biological father. The harrowing ordeal unfolded when Juliet traveled to Keffi, claiming to seek medical attention, o...
Ondo State Governor and Wife Celebrate 39th Wedding Anniversary
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Ondo State Governor and Wife Celebrate 39th Wedding Anniversary

Ondo state governor, Rotimi Akeredolu and his wife, Betty, are celebrating their 39th wedding anniversary today on April 18th. The pair tied the knot in April 1981. The governor expressed his well-wishes on their anniversary via his Twitter handle. 39 years thus far. May God's name be praised. Happy anniversary Darlin' mi @Bettyaak'' he wrote
The Condolence Message of Aisha Buhari for the Late Abba Kyari, Former Chief of Staff to President Buhari
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The Condolence Message of Aisha Buhari for the Late Abba Kyari, Former Chief of Staff to President Buhari

Joining the rest of Nigerians, the First Lady, Aisha Buhari expressed her condolences for the former Chief of Staff to the President, Abba Kyari, who passed away on Friday, April 17, after contracting Coronavirus.   Through a post on her official Instagram page, Mrs Buhari prayed for Allah to grant Kyari forgiveness for his shortcomings and to give his family the strength to cope with the loss. "From God Almighty we came and to him we shall return) I condole with Mrs. Kulu Abba Kyari and the entire family of Late Malam Abba Kyari over the death of their husband and father. I pray that Allah (SWT) will forgive his shortcomings, grant him Al-Jannatul Firdausi and give the family the fortitude and patience to bear the loss, Ameen. While wishing all those infected a speedy recovery a...
Kano government arrests Imam for holding Juma’at prayer amid Coronavirus lockdown
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Kano government arrests Imam for holding Juma’at prayer amid Coronavirus lockdown

The Kano government has arrested the Imam of Gwammaja Mosque for conducting Juma’at prayer despite the lockdown measures in place to combat the spread of Coronavirus. As part of efforts to control the spread of the virus, the Kano State government imposed a total lockdown for seven days following the confirmation of four cases of COVID-19, effective from Thursday, 16th April. Despite the lockdown order, the Imam reportedly held the Friday congregational prayer at the mosque. The governor's media aide, Salihu Yakasai, confirmed the arrest through a tweet, emphasizing that the lockdown was supported by all the Imams in the state and was essential for enforcing social distancing. A visual representation of the article is as follows: ![Kano government arrests Imam for holding Juma?at pray...
Three New Coronavirus-Related Deaths Reported in Lagos
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Three New Coronavirus-Related Deaths Reported in Lagos

On Friday, April 17, Lagos state confirmed three new Coronavirus deaths. The State's Commissioner for Health, Prof Akin Abayomi, disclosed the information. Prof Akin Abayomi made the announcement on Saturday, April 18, revealing that the deceased individuals were two males and a 52, 63, and 67-year-old female. Two of them had underlying health issues. "32 new #COVID19 cases were confirmed in Lagos on April 17, 2020. Total number of confirmed cases in Lagos now stands at 286. "Sadly, Lagos has recorded 3 more deaths bringing the total number of #COVID19 related deaths in Lagos to 13. "The deceased are 2 males and 1 female aged 52, 63 and 67. Two of the dead had underlying health issues. "The 2 males had no tra...
No private hospital has been given approval for Coronavirus treatment – Health Minister , Ehanire Osagie
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No private hospital has been given approval for Coronavirus treatment – Health Minister , Ehanire Osagie

The Minister of Health, Ehanire Osagie, has stated that no private hospital has been approved for Coronavirus treatment. According to him, some private hospitals that have shown interest in treating the virus have not yet met the necessary criteria for approval. During a daily briefing by the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 in Abuja on Friday, April 17, Ehanire revealed that no accredited private hospital has been given approval in Abuja. However, he mentioned that Lagos is considering some accredited hospitals, with one large hospital in Lagos expressing interest in becoming a coronavirus treatment center. Ehanire emphasized the importance of adhering to major guidelines for a hospital to successfully handle COVID-19, as treating COVID-19 patients privately is considered risk...
Bar owner and his customers arrested for violating lockdown order in Lagos (photos)
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Bar owner and his customers arrested for violating lockdown order in Lagos (photos)

The Lagos state police command Rapid Response Squad arrested a bar owner and his customers at the Isheri/Berger area for violating the state government's lockdown order on Friday, April 17th. The arrest was made as they were found to be operating the bar in defiance of the lockdown measures. The bar owner, however, claimed that he was only preparing nkwobi. Here are photos from the arrest: