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Contradiction over the Report of New Coronavirus Cases in Kano State by NCDC – Kano State Governor’s Aide

17Apr

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Contradiction over the Report of New Coronavirus Cases in Kano State by NCDC – Kano State Governor’s Aide

The Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC) announced the discovery of 5 new cases of Coronavirus in Kano on Thursday, April 16, bringing the total number of cases to 21. However, Salihu Yakasai, the Director General of Media and Communications for Kano State Government, has disputed this claim, stating that there were no new cases recorded in the state on that day. He clarified that the new cases reported by NCDC were actually from the previous day and emphasized that no new cases were identified as of Thursday. He conveyed this information in a tweet, stating: It's worth mentioning that the 5 cases reported for Kano are part of the 21 total confirmed cases as of yesterday. The NCDC omitted this in their updates on that day. As of today, no new case in Kano. May it ...

Social Distancing and Hygienic Practices, with Family and Household Staff

17Apr

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Social Distancing and Hygienic Practices, with Family and Household Staff

Sponsored by OldMutual Nigeria Understanding how to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and stay protected is essential, especially when living with family, friends, or household staff who may not fully grasp the potential dangers in their daily activities. Implementing certain hygienic practices at home can significantly contribute to the safety of everyone: Regular Hand Washing: Encourage frequent hand washing as it remains the most effective way to prevent the spread of the virus through contact with contaminated surfaces. Emphasize the importance of hand washing after touching surfaces or coming into contact with the outside world. Avoiding Unnecessary Touching: Help family members and staff minimize touching surfaces unnecessarily to reduce the ris...

Senator Ndume Calls for Disbandment of Federal Aid Committee, Alleges Fraud in COVID-19 Palliatives Distribution

17Apr

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Senator Ndume Calls for Disbandment of Federal Aid Committee, Alleges Fraud in COVID-19 Palliatives Distribution

Accusations of fraud have been leveled against the federal government relief committee on Coronavirus by Ali Ndume, an All Progressives Congress (APC) lawmaker and Senator representing Borno south senatorial district. He also called for the immediate disbandment of the committee, which is headed by Humanitarian minister, Sadiya Farouq. Senator Ndume expressed his disappointment that President Buhari did not announce the disbandment of the committee during his last national broadcast despite the outcry of many Nigerians who expressed dissatisfaction about the minister’s led committee. He alleged that the committee lacks the credibility to manage the substantial resources at its disposal. Stressing the urgency of the situation, Senator Ndume emphasized that al...

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17Apr

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Enugu Governor’s Phone Hacked by Suspected Fraudsters

Suspected fraudsters recently hacked Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi's phone, as revealed in a statement released by the Enugu State Government on Thursday, April 16. The state’s information commissioner, Chidi Aroh, disclosed that the Governor's phone was compromised and used to contact members of the public including government officials. The Enugu State Government, expressing regret over the incident, stated that security agencies and telecom service providers have been promptly notified and are working tirelessly to apprehend the culprits. The statement reads; “It has come to the knowledge of Enugu State Government that the MTN Cell Phone Line of His Excellency, the Governor of Enugu State was hacked by unknown fraudsters today, and has been used to call members of the public...

Not all Nigerians to Benefit from Free Electricity during Coronavirus Pandemic, Says Femi Gbajabiamila

17Apr

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Not all Nigerians to Benefit from Free Electricity during Coronavirus Pandemic, Says Femi Gbajabiamila

According to Femi Gbajabiamila, the Speaker of Nigeria's House of Representatives, the proposal for free electricity amid the Coronavirus pandemic will not apply to all Nigerians. This was revealed after a meeting held on April 16, with top federal government officials, principal officers of the House of Representatives and stakeholders in the power sector. A joint committee is set to work out the modalities for the proposed two-month free power supply, aimed at mitigating the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The committee, as highlighted by Femi Gbajabiamila, will identify the households connected to the national grid that will benefit from the free power supply. This initiative also aims to pave the way for regular power supply to Nigerians after the COVID-19 crisis. In a tweet s...

Presidential Task Force Expresses Concern Over Increased Spread of Coronavirus Due to Interstate Travel

17Apr

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Presidential Task Force Expresses Concern Over Increased Spread of Coronavirus Due to Interstate Travel

Expressing concern over the increased spread of Coronavirus across Nigeria, the Presidential task force (PTF) on COVID-19 blamed inter-state travel for the surge. During the daily briefing on Thursday April 16, the national coordinator of the presidential task force (PTF) on COVID-19, Sani Aliyu, urged Nigerians to limit their movement and highlighted the issue of people being smuggled in trucks out of Lagos. Sani emphasized the need for travel restrictions, stating, "We have noticed that community spread is now being traced to people traveling across state borders. We need to try and restrict our movement in order to stop the spread of the coronavirus. This is particularly pertinent with regards to news of people being smuggled in trucks out of Lagos which is quite concerning to...

How an article about Elrufai's wife's reaction to her son's threat to "pass" around someone's mother led to the Deputy Editor of Brittle Paper losing his job

17Apr

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How an article about Elrufai's wife's reaction to her son's threat to "pass" around someone's mother led to the Deputy Editor of Brittle Paper losing his job

The dismissal of the Deputy Editor of Brittle Paper, Otosirieze Obi-Young, over an article he wrote about Hadiza Elrufai's reaction to her son's threatening remarks about a woman has sparked controversy in the Nigerian literary community. The upheaval began when Bello El-Rufai made threatening comments about another Twitter user's mother, which led to Hadiza El-Rufai's response and subsequent criticisms. Otosirieze wrote an article addressing Hadiza El-Rufai's tweet supporting her son, which was later pulled down for not meeting editorial standards. Following this, Otosirieze was fired from Brittle Paper after refusing to make further changes to the article as requested by the founder, Ainehi Edoro. This led to a division within the Nigerian literary community, with some supporting Aine...

Former Super Eagles star, Dickson Etuhu, receives a five-year ban for involvement in match-fixing in Sweden

17Apr

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Former Super Eagles star, Dickson Etuhu, receives a five-year ban for involvement in match-fixing in Sweden

Former Nigeria international, Dickson Etuhu, has been banned from all football activities in Sweden for five years for his involvement in a match-fixing scandal. The 37-year-old ex-Manchester City and Fulham midfielder was accused of attempting to fix a game against Gothenburg in May 2017 by offering a bribe to his former AIK Stockholm team-mate Kenny Stamatopoulos. Stamatopoulos, the reserve goalkeeper, was reportedly offered approximately £180,000 by Utuhu to under-perform after an injury to the club's first choice. In November 2019, he was found guilty of trying to fix a match between IFK Gothenburg and AIK in 2017, and was fined and placed on probation, avoiding a prison sentence. The Swedish Football Association...

#SurulereUnrest trends as residents report of multiple gunshots and attacks that has lasted hours; Police deploys patrol team

16Apr

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#SurulereUnrest trends as residents report of multiple gunshots and attacks that has lasted hours; Police deploys patrol team

The unrest in Surulere has caused a stir on social media as residents reported multiple gunshots and attacks that persisted for hours. The police have responded by deploying officers to Coker Aguda following the reported attacks and shootings in the area. This incident comes on the heels of Surulere residents receiving a letter from the feared robbery gang "One Million Boys" informing them of an impending robbery. Subsequently, some residents of Aguda and Ijesha took to Twitter to raise alarms about the ongoing attack in the area, with reports of continuous gunfire and a face-off between the police and the notorious gang. However, there were conflicting reports as some Twitter users claimed it was "fake news" and insisted that the area was calm. In response to the unrest, the police hav...