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Man allegedly punches his wife to death following a misunderstanding at their home in Ondo state

13Apr

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Man allegedly punches his wife to death following a misunderstanding at their home in Ondo state

The unfortunate incident occurred in Ondo state, where a man allegedly punched his wife to death due to a misunderstanding in their home. This morning, Eric Olowokande reportedly killed his wife, Mojere Olowokande, at Yaba Street, Idanre, in Idanre Local Government Area of Ondo State. The conflict led to Olowokande fatally punching his wife, following which he fled to his farm upon realizing her condition. The deceased's body has been taken to General Hospital, Idanre. The state's Police Public Relations Officers(PPRO), Tee-Leo Ikoro, confirmed the incident. According to Ikoro, the couple had a disagreement that resulted in the wife collapsing. Despite efforts to resuscitate her, she was pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital, and her body was taken to the morgue. The suspect has be...

Confirmation of Two COVID-19 Cases in Kano State

13Apr

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Confirmation of Two COVID-19 Cases in Kano State

There have been two new cases of COVID-19 reported in Kano State, bringing the total number of cases in the state to three. The Director General, Media and Communications for the Kano State Government, Salihu Yakasai, confirmed this development. He shared the confirmation on Twitter: ''This is to announce that 2 additional cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed after their test results returned positive. The total number of cases now in Kano State stands at 3.''

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China imposes restriction on research on origin of Coronavirus

13Apr

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China imposes restriction on research on origin of Coronavirus

Research on the origins of the novel Coronavirus is now subject to additional scrutiny and approval by central government officials in China. The Central Government has directed that academic work related to the Coronavirus must undergo extra vetting before being submitted for publication, as stated in now-deleted notices from two Chinese universities. The Ministry of Education's science and technology department has emphasized that "academic papers about tracing the origin of the virus must be strictly and tightly managed." The imposition of this restriction is based on instructions issued during a March 25 meeting held by the State Council's task force on the prevention and control of COVID-19. The official document was initially posted on the website of Fudan Unive...

Production and Distribution of Oxygen by Nigeria Air Force to Isolation Centers (Photos)

13Apr

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Production and Distribution of Oxygen by Nigeria Air Force to Isolation Centers (Photos)

The mass production and distribution of oxygen to isolation centers across the country has commenced by the Nigeria Air Force (NAF). The oxygen, produced at the NAF Liquid Oxygen Plant, will be distributed to isolation centers and designated hospitals nationwide in support of the national response to the Coronavirus pandemic, Nigeria’s Defence Attaché to Moscow, Air Vice Marshal O.A Adesanya, stated. He tweeted; "I’m glad to note that the Nigerian Air Force has started distributing the oxygen being produced at its Liquid Oxygen Plant to isolation centers and designated hospitals across the country in support of the national response to #COVID2019 pandemic. Kudos @NigAirForce."

Photos: Nigeria Air Force’s Contribution to Fight Against Coronavirus

13Apr

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Photos: Nigeria Air Force’s Contribution to Fight Against Coronavirus

The Nigeria Air Force (NAF) has initiated the large-scale production and distribution of oxygen to various isolation centers across the country. The oxygen, produced at the NAF Liquid Oxygen Plant, will be distributed to isolation centers and designated hospitals nationwide in support of the country's response to the Coronavirus pandemic, according to Nigeria’s Defence Attaché to Moscow, Air Vice Marshal O.A Adesanya. He conveyed this information through a tweet: Appreciating the Nigerian Air Force for its efforts, he stated, "I’m glad to note that the Nigerian Air Force has started distributing the oxygen being produced at its Liquid Oxygen Plant to isolation centres and designated hospitals across the country in support of the national response to #COVID2019 pandemic. Kudos ...

Heartbreaking Tale of a Six-Month-Old ‘Miracle Baby’ Who Survived Open Heart Surgery and Now Battles Coronavirus

13Apr

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Heartbreaking Tale of a Six-Month-Old ‘Miracle Baby’ Who Survived Open Heart Surgery and Now Battles Coronavirus

Sharing an emotional account, a couple has revealed heart-wrenching images of their six-month-old infant who, after surviving a challenging open heart surgery, has now been diagnosed with Coronavirus. The infant, Erin Bates, fondly named the 'miracle baby,' is currently reliant on an oxygen machine due to enduring windpipe complications since birth. Initially weighing only 5lbs 4oz, after extensive treatments, her parents had hoped for a positive recovery. However, the devastating news of Erin's Covid-19 diagnosis was confirmed last Friday. The poignant images of the baby, shared with consent by her parents via Metro UK, depict the little girl surrounded by wires, tubes, and medical equipment as she lies in the hospital tethered to a Continuous Po...

Heartbreaking story of a six-month-old baby who survived open heart surgery and is now fighting Coronavirus

13Apr

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Heartbreaking story of a six-month-old baby who survived open heart surgery and is now fighting Coronavirus

A couple has shared heart-wrenching images of their six-month-old baby who recently underwent heart surgery and has now been diagnosed with Coronavirus. The baby, Erin Bates, fondly called the ‘miracle baby,’ is currently relying on an oxygen machine due to struggling with windpipe problems since birth. Weighing just 5lbs 4oz at birth, after extensive treatment, her parents were hopeful of her recovery. However, their hopes were shattered when she tested positive for Covid-19 on Friday. The photos of the baby, released by Metro UK with her parents’ permission, depict the baby girl lying in a hospital with an oxygen-supplying Continuous Positive Airway Pressure machine, surrounded by wires, tubes, and medical equi...

Full text of President Buhari's second national broadcast on Coronavirus

13Apr

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Full text of President Buhari's second national broadcast on Coronavirus

The second nationwide broadcast of President Buhari concerning the Coronavirus pandemic extended the lockdown in Lagos, Ogun states, and Abuja by two weeks starting from April 13th. During the address, President Buhari thanked various groups for their support during the pandemic and acknowledged the sacrifices made by the citizens at this critical time. He also outlined the measures taken by the government to combat the spread of COVID-19. The President expressed concerns about the increase in the number of confirmed cases and deaths globally and specifically in Nigeria. He urged continued cooperation and compliance with the recommended measures to prevent transmission. The President also highlighted the impact on the economy and announced sustained palliative measures to ease the pains o...

Coronavirus: Masquerades arrested in Anambra for defying stay-at-home order (photos/video)

13Apr

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Coronavirus: Masquerades arrested in Anambra for defying stay-at-home order (photos/video)

Anambra State Arrests Masquerades for Violating Stay-at-Home Order Several Masquerades in Anambra State have been apprehended for disregarding the state government's stay-at-home directive in response to the Coronavirus outbreak in the country. Anambra State Government had imposed a 14-day restriction on movement and the closure of markets across the state. The Masquerades, who violated the order, were apprehended at Nkwo Uga in the Uga community of Aguata Local Government Area. Photos below: ...

Coronavirus: King of Thailand who isolated himself with 20 girlfriends breaks lockdown to travel 12,000 miles to go to a party (photos)

13Apr

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Coronavirus: King of Thailand who isolated himself with 20 girlfriends breaks lockdown to travel 12,000 miles to go to a party (photos)

The king of Thailand, Maha Vajiralongkorn, 67, also known as King Rama X has broken lock down rules by traveling from Germany where he has been isolating for weeks with 20 girlfriends, to Bangkok for a party. He made the 12,000 miles to and fro trip within 24 hours stopping in Zurich, Switzerland to pick up his wife Queen Suthida, who is self-isolating there, and then dropped her off again on the way back before returning to his isolation spot- The Grand Hotel Sonnenbichl in Germany's Garmisch-Partenkirchen. He made the trip using a customized Thai Airforce Eurocopter. According to reports, his party occurred as he traveled for the Chakra Day in Thailand last Monday – a national annual holiday markin...