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Journalist Kadaira Ahmed Raises Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s Awareness of Ongoing Demolition at Ogba Settlement (with Photos)
22Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Journalist Kadaira Ahmed Raises Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s Awareness of Ongoing Demolition at Ogba Settlement (with Photos)

Highlighting an ongoing demolition at a settlement in Ogba, a district in Lagos state, despite the lockdown, Journalist Kadaira Ahmed took to her Twitter handle on Wednesday afternoon to bring it to the attention of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. ''Dear @jidesanwoolu reports say there is an ongoing demolition exercise at a settlement behind Yaya Abatan street, before College Road Ogba by Environment Min. I know you cannot be aware officials are making people homeless at a time of #COVID19Nigeria Kindly intercede Thank you'' she tweeted   Below are photos from the ongoing demolition:  
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Uganda Court Convicts Six Chinese Nationals for Escaping Quarantine
22Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Uganda Court Convicts Six Chinese Nationals for Escaping Quarantine

A group of six Chinese nationals has been convicted by a Ugandan court in Kampala for fleeing from a hotel in the country's capital where they had been placed under quarantine due to the Coronavirus outbreak. According to the Daily Monitor, the group had escaped from a hotel in Kibuli last month. They were apprehended, along with their Ugandan driver and his wife, in Zombo district as they were en route to the Democratic Republic of Congo. Six Chinese nationals named as Mr. Huang Haiguiang, Mr. Li Chaochyan, Mr. Lin Xiaofang, Mr. Qin Shening, Mr. Liang Xinging, and Mr. Huang Wei appeared before Chief Magistrate Ruth Nabaasa on Tuesday, April 21. They pleaded guilty to disobeying lawful orders, an action likely to spread di...
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Uganda Finds Six Chinese Nationals Guilty of Escaping Quarantine
22Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Uganda Finds Six Chinese Nationals Guilty of Escaping Quarantine

A Kampala court in Uganda has convicted six Chinese nationals for fleeing from quarantine at a hotel in the country's capital due to the Coronavirus outbreak. The Daily Monitor reported that the group escaped from a hotel in Kibuli last month and were apprehended with their Ugandan driver and his wife in Zombo district while attempting to travel to the Democratic Republic of Congo. Mr. Huang Haiguiang, Mr. Li Chaochyan, Mr. Lin Xiaofang, Mr. Qin Shening, Mr. Liang Xinging, and Mr. Huang Wei, the Chinese nationals, appeared before Chief Magistrate Ruth Nabaasa on Tuesday, April 21. They pleaded guilty to disobeying lawful orders and an act likely to spread infection of disease contrary to Section 171 of the Penal Code Act before Nakawa Chief R...
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Importance of Nourishment for Good Health
22Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Importance of Nourishment for Good Health

Amid the global effort to combat and eliminate the Coronavirus pandemic, it is crucial to remain composed and adopt appropriate preventive measures against the virus. While adhering to social distancing guidelines, it is equally essential to embrace a healthy lifestyle as a defense and means to eradicate the virus. This includes consuming nutrient-rich foods and beverages, maintaining regular exercise routines, upholding proper hygiene such as thorough hand washing with soap for at least 20 seconds, practicing good respiratory hygiene, and diligently sanitizing surfaces and surroundings. It is widely acknowledged that our body's natural defenses and immune system shield us from disease-causing agents. Sustaining good health contributes to a fortified immune system, enhancing our abi...
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Senate Approves New $484 Billion Coronavirus Relief Package for Small Businesses, Hospitals, and Covid-19 Testing
22Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Senate Approves New $484 Billion Coronavirus Relief Package for Small Businesses, Hospitals, and Covid-19 Testing

The US Senate has approved approximately $484 billion in new coronavirus aid for small enterprises, medical facilities, and testing. This marks the US' second economic relief package since the onset of the Coronavirus pandemic, once it is signed into law. After weeks of negotiation and disagreements between Republican and Democratic lawmakers, the agreement was passed by a voice vote following understandings reached on Sunday and Monday.   The deal will encompass an additional $310 billion for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), with $60 billion allocated specifically for community banks and smaller lenders, as well as $75 billion for hospitals, $25 billion for testing, and $60 billion for emergency disaster loans and grants.     Senator Rand Pa...
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<a name="mobile-payments-app-palmpay-launches-free-money-transfers-and-n100m-covid-19-support-fund"></a>Mobile Payments App PalmPay launches free money transfers and N100m+ COVID-19 Support Fund
22Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Mobile Payments App PalmPay launches free money transfers and N100m+ COVID-19 Support Fund

PalmPay has announced the creation of a N100,000,000 fund to aid Nigerians in the fight against the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.   This money will support relief organizations working to address the outbreak of the novel coronavirus in the country, as well as fund the provision of an innovative COVID-19 cover for its entire customer base.   Every transacting PalmPay customer can qualify for a N100,000 payout from the PalmPay Support Fund upon being diagnosed with COVID-19. The aim is to provide a financial cushion to the user base and aid affected Nigerians.   More money will be added to the fund for every transaction made on the app throughout the campaign, and the fund's information is transparently updated in real-time on the PalmPay app. The campaign, #PalmPayCares, is sched...
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<hr>Nigerians are concerned about a mysterious surge in deaths in Kano after 190 were buried within a few days
22Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Nigerians are concerned about a mysterious surge in deaths in Kano after 190 were buried within a few days

Amid an unusual rise in the number of deaths, panic has gripped residents of Kano State.   The toll from these mysterious deaths in Kano State continues to climb, with reports indicating that at least 190 people have been buried within four days and the cause of these deaths remains unknown.   The state implemented a lockdown shortly after confirming its first COVID-19 case, which now totals 73 confirmed cases according to NCDC.   There is concern that the mysterious deaths in Kano may be linked to the lethal COVID-19, while others fear it may be attributed to other factors.   Those responsible for burying the deceased in certain cemeteries in Kano state have noted a significant increase in corpses, which is unusual when compared to the numbers before the coronavirus outbreak.   Area...
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Unusual Rise in Deaths in Kano Causes Concern Among Nigerians as 190 People Buried in a Few Days
22Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Unusual Rise in Deaths in Kano Causes Concern Among Nigerians as 190 People Buried in a Few Days

Panic has struck Kano residents due to an unexpected surge in the number of deaths in the state.   The toll of mysterious deaths in Kano State is on the rise. Reportedly, within a span of four days, at least 190 people were buried in Kano, and the cause of these deaths remains unknown.   The state implemented a lockdown shortly after confirming its first COVID-19 case last week. Currently, Kano has a total of 73 confirmed Coronavirus cases, according to NCDC.   There are concerns that the mysterious deaths in Kano may be linked to the deadly COVID-19, while others fear it may be related to something else.   Undertakers, who also work as grave diggers in certain cemeteries in Kano state, have mentioned that the frequency of receiving corpses these days is unusual compared to the peri...
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Popular Comedian I Go Dye Donates His Mansion to Government for Use as a COVID-19 Isolation Center
22Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Popular Comedian I Go Dye Donates His Mansion to Government for Use as a COVID-19 Isolation Center

Renowned Comedian, Francis Agoda, also known as I Go Dye, has declared his intention to donate his mansion to the Federal government for it to serve as an isolation center amid the ongoing battle against the Coronavirus pandemic in the country. As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise, the comedian expressed his concern and stated that he is offering his mansion as a contribution towards the government's efforts in controlling, preventing, isolating, and treating those affected by the virus. The generous gesture was accompanied by a call for the government to implement a two-week total lockdown to help contain the spread of the disease. I have decided to donate my new FAPOH Royal Seal Mansion to the Federal Government o...
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Georgia governor, Brian Kemp to reopen gyms, bowling alleys, saloons and some other businesses from April 24
22Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Georgia governor, Brian Kemp to reopen gyms, bowling alleys, saloons and some other businesses from April 24

The upcoming week will mark the reopening of certain Georgia businesses that have been closed for weeks due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Governor Brian Kemp announced on Monday that the statewide shelter-in-place order will be lifted at the end of the month, and various establishments will be able to resume operations with some restrictions in place. The establishments that will be permitted to reopen starting from Friday, April 24 are gyms, bowling alleys, hair and nail salons, and massage therapists, among others. These businesses are required to comply with social distancing measures and hygiene requirements. Additionally, theaters, private social clubs, and restaurant dine-in services can reopen on Monday, April 27. Governor Kemp emphasized that certain safety precautions must be fo...
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