Prince William inaugurates a new 500-bed emergency COVID-19 hospital constructed in just 8 days (photos)
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Prince William inaugurates a new 500-bed emergency COVID-19 hospital constructed in just 8 days (photos)

The opening of the new hospital, named the Nightingale Hospital, took place at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham, UK. Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge, addressed the staff and builders of the hospital via live video during the launch and urged everyone to continue their efforts until Covid-19 is eradicated from the UK’s health framework.   Speaking from his home in Norfolk, Prince William commended and expressed gratitude to the contributors for their hard work in establishing the hospital. He described the effort as herculean and expressed pride in their achievements. He further thanked them for their significant contributions.     The hospital, which currently has a 500-bed capacity extendable to 1,500, was constructed by 400 civilian contractors and military per...
Man from Nigeria Escapes After Brutally Injuring his Wife with a Pestle
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Man from Nigeria Escapes After Brutally Injuring his Wife with a Pestle

Following a vicious attack, a man fled the scene after striking his wife on the head with a pestle.   According to Ifeanyi Calistus, a Facebook user claiming to be related to the victim, the incident occurred when the man objected to his wife's disagreement with him using their bathing bucket to clean a fowl he had killed.   Announcing the incident and sharing photos of the injured woman, Calistus wrote;   "WHEN A BEAST TURNS TO A HUSBAND, THE WIFE IS IN DANGER The pictures I received show a woman with a broken head, bleeding profusely, and with amateur stitches and plaster. On closer inspection, I realized it was Calista, my younger sister. Ah! What happened? I tried to reach out to the person who sent the pictures, but there was no response. I called my sister, and she answered t...
Shock in Nigeria as man escapes after brutalizing his wife with a pestle
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Shock in Nigeria as man escapes after brutalizing his wife with a pestle

A shocking incident has left a man on the run after viciously assaulting his wife with a pestle, leaving her with a broken head.   The disturbing incident was narrated by Facebook user Ifeanyi Calistus, who claimed to be related to the victim. According to Calistus, the man unleashed the violent attack when his wife objected to him using their bathing bucket to clean the fowl he had killed.   Sharing photos of the injured woman, Calistus wrote;   "WHEN A BEAST TURNS TO A HUSBAND, THE WIFE IS IN DANGER A distressing image was sent to me, showing a woman with a severely broken head, bleeding profusely and poorly patched up. To my dismay, the woman turned out to be my younger sister, Calista. I immediately reached out to her but received no response. Finally, when I managed to get th...
Lady Gives Birth To A Lizard Amid Lockdown In Rivers State
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Lady Gives Birth To A Lizard Amid Lockdown In Rivers State

it is a shocking story,  as a yet to be identified lady reportedly gave birth to a lizard at Omoku market, Rivers State. According to several reports online, the pregnant woman went into labour in the market and gave birth to a lizard after 2 years of pregnancy. A Facebook user identified as Festus Emeka shared the photos and wrote; “This is life in omoku market a woman deliver lizard people are wicket in this Word” Other social media users have reacted to the news. Ahamuefuna Ijeoma Darlintina wrote; “speechless….God forbid….a woman after two years of pregnant…giving birth to a lizard… in market omoku ….it was a shocked to me” Jenni wrote ; “what a tragedy a woman with 2 years pregnancy finally delivered a live lizard in omoku market today” See photos below from the scene: ...
Princess Sofia of Sweden Embarks on New Role as Healthcare Assistant in the Fight Against Coronavirus (see photos)
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Princess Sofia of Sweden Embarks on New Role as Healthcare Assistant in the Fight Against Coronavirus (see photos)

Princess Sofia of Sweden has commenced her work as a healthcare assistant in a hospital to help combat Coronavirus in her country.  The 35-year-old Duchess of Värmland, who is married to 40-year-old Prince Carl Philip, reportedly completed a three-day medical course at Sophiahemmet University College in Stockholm prior to getting the green light.      Reports indicate that Sophiahemmet University College is training up to 80 individuals every week to assist in the battle against the pandemic, which has affected 11,927 people and claimed 1203 lives in the country.      Photos shared by Daily Mail depict her posing alongside other staff members at the Sophiahemmet hospital, all maintaining social distancing.      The former Swedish model joined the Swedish royal family in 2015 up...
Princess Sofia of Sweden takes on healthcare role to combat Coronavirus
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Princess Sofia of Sweden takes on healthcare role to combat Coronavirus

Princess Sofia of Sweden has begun serving as a healthcare assistant in a hospital to aid in the fight against Coronavirus in her country.  The Duchess of Värmland, 35, who is married to Prince Carl Philip, 40, completed a three-day medical course at Sophiahemmet University College in Stockholm before commencing her role.      Reports indicate that Sophiahemmet University College is training up to 80 people weekly to support the effort against the pandemic, which has affected 11,927 individuals and claimed 1203 lives in the country.      Images shared by Daily Mail depict her alongside other staff members at the Sophiahemmet hospital, all adhering to social distancing measures. ...
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We’ve tested about 7,000 people for Coronavirus – NCDC We’ve tested about 7,000 people for Coronavirus – NCDC

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has revealed that a total of around 7,000 individuals have been tested for Coronavirus.   During the daily briefing of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19, Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, the Director-General of the NCDC, announced that the organization will begin releasing weekly updates on the number of tests conducted.   Dr. Ihekweazu emphasized this point stating that, "With respect to the number of persons that have been tested, so far, we are just around 7,000 but we want to release the numbers and potentially even give a breakdown of what we tested in every lab within the network. We have agreed every Friday by 6pm to announce the number of tests for that week."   Furt...
‘We’ve Tested About 7,000 People So Far– NCDC
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‘We’ve Tested About 7,000 People So Far– NCDC

Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has disclosed that they’ve tested about 7,000 people for Coronavirus till date. Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, the Director-General of the NCDC disclosed this at the daily briefing of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19. He also revealed that they will now be releasing the numbers of tests done weekly. He said; “With respect to the number of persons that have been tested, so far, we are just around 7,000 but we want to release the numbers and potentially even give a breakdown of what we tested in every lab within the network. We have agreed every Friday by 6pm to announce the number of tests for that week.” The Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire also revealed that the national testing capacity has been increased to 3,000 per day, in 13...
Nigerian Correctional Service denies reports of releasing Maryam Sanda
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Nigerian Correctional Service denies reports of releasing Maryam Sanda

The denial of reports regarding the release of Maryam Sanda by the Nigerian Correctional Service has been made. There have been widespread speculations on social media that she was among the 2600 prisoners granted presidential pardon by President Buhari. However, the spokesman of the service, Augustine Njoku, has refuted these claims. The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, outlined the categories of inmates qualified for the amnesty. It was emphasized that Maryam Sanda does not meet any of the requirements and therefore did not benefit from the Presidential Pardon/Clemency. The Controller General of Corrections Ja’afaru Ahmed assured the public that she remains in custody and that the Service will ensure the safety and humane containment of the inmates. Despite being sentenced ...
'We miss having a President that doesn’t attack Americans first thing in the morning'' Social media reacts to Trump's barrage of insults at Pelosi
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'We miss having a President that doesn’t attack Americans first thing in the morning'' Social media reacts to Trump's barrage of insults at Pelosi

The online community reacts to President Trump's series of insults directed at House Speaker Nancy Pelosi after she criticized his handling of the coronavirus pandemic and his decision to withhold funding from the World Health Organization. In response to Pelosi's remarks about Trump's actions, the President took to Twitter to call her a "weak person" and "a poor leader" and accused her of being controlled by the "Radical Left." Social media users quickly weighed in on the exchange, with some condemning Trump's behavior and others defending Pelosi. The reactions varied across different platforms, showcasing a range of perspectives on the matter.