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...
Mother-of-three finds out she's pregnant only minutes before giving birth
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Mother-of-three finds out she's pregnant only minutes before giving birth

Mother-of-three finds out she's pregnant only minutes before giving birth A mother-of-three made a surprising discovery when she found out she was pregnant with her daughter just moments before giving birth. Last month, Karin Fortwangler, from Audubon, Pennsylvania, U.S., welcomed her fourth child into the world. According to Metro UK, the mum mentioned experiencing missing periods and fatigue but attributed it to breastfeeding and looking after her three children. She also felt nauseous but assumed she had picked up a stomach virus from her younger children. She had been unwell during the same time her children Charlotte, 4, Roger, 2, and Caroline, 1, were dealing with a vomiting bug, so she never suspected she could be pregnant again until she started experiencing...
105 Boko Haram Members Killed by Nigerian Soldiers
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105 Boko Haram Members Killed by Nigerian Soldiers

Recently, the Nigerian Army announced that 105 Boko Haram members were killed by troops of Operation Lafiya Dole during a recent offensive against the insurgents.   According to a statement by Nigerian Army spokesman Col. Sagir Musa on Sunday April 19, the terrorists were eliminated in northeastern Yobe state on the outskirts of Buni Gari village after Brigadier General Lawrence Araba followed a credible lead.   During the operations, two soldiers were injured, and a large amount of ammunition was seized. Chief of Army Staff, Yusuf Buratai, expressed his satisfaction after being briefed by the commander during his visit to the Field Abulance Logistic Base 3 and Special Forces’ School on Sunday.   The statement reads;   “The Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Tukur Yusufu Bura...
Insight from Borno State Government on a Controversial Death Linked to Coronavirus
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Insight from Borno State Government on a Controversial Death Linked to Coronavirus

Reacting to the controversial death recorded at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital in Borno state, the Borno State Government released a statement on Sunday, April 19. It was reported that retired nurse Babangida Buba, who displayed symptoms of COVID-19, passed away at the hospital on Friday, April 17. The deceased had joined a humanitarian organization after retirement. Deputy Governor Umar Kadafur, who heads the state’s committee on the control of coronavirus, commented on the incident at a press briefing. He stated that the cause of death has not been officially confirmed. He said, "The blood sample (of the deceased) has been taken and the result has been communicated to the National Center for Disease Control (NCDC) who are mandated to make a statem...