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Tragic Loss of Life in Bauchi Market Fire

16Apr

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Tragic Loss of Life in Bauchi Market Fire

One person tragically lost their life in a fire outbreak at the Muda Lawan market in Bauchi State. The fire, which ignited after a truckload of mattresses caught fire on Thursday, April 16, resulted in the destruction of numerous shops and parked cars near the market. According to eyewitnesses who spoke to Channels TV, the firefighters were met with aggression from angry youths for their delayed arrival in extinguishing the fire. The blaze was eventually brought under control after the firefighters regrouped with a stronger team. Below are the photos from the scene of the tragic incident:

The Enugu State Ministry of Health has announced that one Coronavirus patient has been released from treatment and isolation after recovering from the disease. The state commissioner for health, Ike Obi, confirmed that the state currently has two patients, with one being discharged after testing negative. Additionally, Obi stated that the other patient is in stable condition and responding well to treatment. He emphasized the importance of people continuing to adhere to preventive measures such as staying at home, maintaining hand and respiratory hygiene, wearing facemasks, and practicing physical distancing as advised by the NCDC.

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Enugu discharges one Coronavirus patient

16Apr

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The Enugu State Ministry of Health has announced that one Coronavirus patient has been released from treatment and isolation after recovering from the disease. The state commissioner for health, Ike Obi, confirmed that the state currently has two patients, with one being discharged after testing negative. Additionally, Obi stated that the other patient is in stable condition and responding well to treatment. He emphasized the importance of people continuing to adhere to preventive measures such as staying at home, maintaining hand and respiratory hygiene, wearing facemasks, and practicing physical distancing as advised by the NCDC. “`html Enugu discharges one Coronavirus patient

A Coronavirus patient has been discharged from treatment and isolation by the Enugu State Ministry of Health, after recovering from the disease. The state commissioner for health, Ike Obi who confirmed that the state has two Coronavirus patients, said one of them was discharged after testing negative. Obi also disclosed that the other patient is stable and responding very well to treatment. He added; “We encourage all persons to continue to stay home, maintain hand and respiratory hygiene, wear a facemask in line with the NCDC’s advisory and maintain physical distancing." ```

Nigerian Lady and Her Children Have a Narrow Escape from Death as Stray Bullet Pierces Through Their Wall (See Photos)

16Apr

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Nigerian Lady and Her Children Have a Narrow Escape from Death as Stray Bullet Pierces Through Their Wall (See Photos)

Sharing her harrowing experience, Lagos-based Nigerian lady Tina Obiora recounted the terrifying moment when a stray bullet inexplicably penetrated the wall of her home and landed in her room. Tina revealed that her children were only two meters away from the bullet when it pierced through the wall, luckily without causing any harm. "What kind of useless country is this? You are staying at home, wahala, you are outside wahala. From no where this bullet just pierced our POP and hit the tiles with a loud bang... By God's Grace no one was hurt," she expressed in frustration. ki

The emphasis on the objectives of the lockdown order by Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, Director-General of the NCDC

16Apr

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The emphasis on the objectives of the lockdown order by Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, Director-General of the NCDC

Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, the Director-General of the Nigeria Center for Disease (NCDC), has urged residents of Lagos, FCT, and Ogun to remain patient during the enforcement of the lockdown order due to the outbreak of Coronavirus. During an interview on Channels Television’s 'Sunrise Daily' on Thursday, the NCDC DG reiterated that the goal of the lockdown is not to end the outbreak entirely but to reduce transmission to some extent. He further explained that the second goal of the lockdown is to enhance the efficiency of the public health response. He stated; “The goal of the lockdown is not to completely bring the outbreak to an end because that is not a realistic goal. The purpose is to create some distance between people in order to minimize transmission. The second goal ...

Update: Kwara state releases two COVID-19 patients

16Apr

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Update: Kwara state releases two COVID-19 patients

Following two consecutive negative tests for the virus, two COVID-19 patients have been discharged from the Kwara state Isolation center. On Thursday April 16, the State Commissioner for Health, Raji Abdulrasaq, announced this positive development on Twitter. ''Kwara discharges two index cases of #COVID19 after testing negative twice.'' he wrote Currently, Kwara has two active cases of COVID-19 as the first two cases have successfully recovered.

Debt Looms over Nigerian Travel Agencies as Customers Seek Ticket Refunds

16Apr

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Debt Looms over Nigerian Travel Agencies as Customers Seek Ticket Refunds

Nigerian travel agencies are facing significant challenges and the specter of debt as customers insist on refunds for unused tickets amidst the Coronavirus lockdown. Many foreign airlines are declining these refund requests. The airlines, grappling with financial constraints, are refusing to refund customers' money. This has put approximately 1000 top-rated travel agencies in Nigeria in a tough situation, contending with the need to reimburse customers and settle airlines’ mandatory remittances, amounting to an estimated total of N100 billion. According to The Guardian, only three airlines - British Airways, Emirates, and Lufthansa - have committed to issuing refunds to “interested customers” following the 50 days rule. Complicating matters, through the International Air Tran...

'Deontay Wilder suggests the possibility of retirement if he loses to Tyson Fury again'

16Apr

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'Deontay Wilder suggests the possibility of retirement if he loses to Tyson Fury again'

In an interview, Deontay Wilder has implied that he might consider retiring from boxing if he fails to win his trilogy fight against Tyson Fury. Following his defeat to Tyson Fury in their rematch in February, the American fighter invoked his rematch clause to set up a third fight with the British heavyweight champion, aiming to reclaim the WBC world heavyweight title. Originally planned for July 25, the trilogy fight is likely to be postponed due to the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic. Wilder expressed confidence that the bout will still happen this year but has hinted at the possibility of retiring if he suffers another loss to Tyson Fury. 'This is the final straw for me. I'm reflecting on everything that has occurred, everything that has transpired,' he stated...

Revealing the Reaction of a Young Man’s Father After He Chopped Off His Afro

16Apr

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Revealing the Reaction of a Young Man’s Father After He Chopped Off His Afro

Following a bold decision to chop off his full afro, a young man received a stereotypical reaction from his Nigerian father regarding his new haircut. Maroijenyo shared screenshots of his conversation with his father, tweeting, "So I cut my hair yesterday... look at my dad's response." His father's response is something that many children of Nigerian parents can relate to. Take a look at the response below.

Revealing His Dad’s Response to His Afro Cut

16Apr

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Revealing His Dad’s Response to His Afro Cut

When a young man decided to chop off his full afro, his father's typical Nigerian reaction was captured in a tweet. "So I cut my hair yesterday... look at my dad's response," Maroijenyo tweeted alongside screenshots of his chat with his father. His father’s reply is something familiar to Nigerian kids. See the reaction below.

Chadwick Boseman’s Significant Weight Loss Raises Concerns Among Black Panther Fans

16Apr

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Chadwick Boseman’s Significant Weight Loss Raises Concerns Among Black Panther Fans

Concerns have been raised among fans of the Black Panther film as its star, Chadwick Boseman, has displayed a significant weight loss in a new video shared on Instagram. In the video, the American actor, known for his role as Tchalla in Marvel's Black Panther, discussed his collaboration with Operation 42 to commemorate Jackie Robinson Day. Additionally, he announced a donation of $4.2 million worth of personal protective equipment (PPE) to hospitals serving African-American communities during the Coronavirus pandemic. However, followers were mainly focused on his appearance and have expressed worry over his substantial weight loss. It remains unclear whether the weight loss is related to a movie role preparation decision made by the actor. Click the video below to watch. ...