COVID-19 cases in Nigeria reach 148 new instances
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COVID-19 cases in Nigeria reach 148 new instances

This brings the total number of coronavirus cases in Nigeria to 148.   The National Center for Disease Control (NCDC) reports that 43 new cases were recorded in Lagos, 32 in Kano, 14 in Zamfara, 10 in FCT, 9 in Katsina, 7 in Taraba, 6 in Borno,  6 in Ogun, 5 in Oyo, 3 in Edo, 3 in Kaduna, 3 in Bauchi, 2 in Adamawa, 2 in Gombe, 1 in Plateau, 1 in Sokoto, and 1 in Kebbi.   Nigeria has now confirmed 2950 COVID-19 cases. Among these, 481 patients have been discharged while 98 patients have died.  
A Massive Fire Breaks Out in a 48-Storey Building in UAE (Watch Video)
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A Massive Fire Breaks Out in a 48-Storey Building in UAE (Watch Video)

On Tuesday night, a massive fire erupted in a residential tower located in Al Nahda, Sharjah.   According to reports, the fire originated on the 10th floor of the Abbco Tower at 9.04pm.   Nine individuals sustained minor injuries and received on-site treatment, as mentioned by Col. Sami Khamis Al Naqbi, Director of Sharjah Civil Defence to Gulf News. He also praised the rapid response by the Sharjah Civil Defence teams for preventing a major disaster.   The police deployed a drone to survey the possibility of people being trapped inside the 48-storey building, stated Colonel Dr. Ali Abu Al Zoud, Deputy Director General of Central Operations of Sharjah Police.     Col. Dr. Al Zoud informed Gulf New...
The Significance of Prayers in Nigeria’s Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic: SGF’s Perspective
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The Significance of Prayers in Nigeria’s Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic: SGF’s Perspective

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mutapha, attributes Nigeria's successful management of the COVID-19 pandemic to prayers.   Speaking before the house of representatives on Tuesday, May 5, Mustapha, who leads the presidential task force on COVID-19, emphasized the pivotal role of prayers, stating that Nigeria "would have crumbled" without them.   Accompanied by other members of the PTF, the SGF briefed the lawmakers on the ongoing efforts to address the health crisis.   He highlighted the country's progress in handling the pandemic, stressing that "prayers have successfully helped Nigeria to be where we are now."   According to him, "Prayer has played an active role in sustaining us as a people and as a country. I believe that the place of prayer is signif...
5-year-old boy is pulled over by Police while driving his parents' SUV to California to buy a Lamborghini with $3 (Video)
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5-year-old boy is pulled over by Police while driving his parents' SUV to California to buy a Lamborghini with $3 (Video)

The headline of the news discusses a 5-year-old boy who was pulled over by the police while driving his parents' SUV to California with the intention of buying a Lamborghini with just three dollars. The incident took place in Ogden, Utah, where Trooper Rick Morgan noticed the SUV being driven erratically on a freeway. Upon pulling the car over, he was surprised to find a young boy at the wheel. The boy claimed that he was heading to California to buy a Lamborghini after an argument with his mother who had refused to buy him the car. It's reported he had only three dollars in his possession. The police officer expressed astonishment at the boy's actions and emphasized the potential dangers of the situation, mentioning that the boy was sitting at the edge of his seat to reach the brake ped...
Report of Three Additional COVID-19 Cases in Kaduna
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Report of Three Additional COVID-19 Cases in Kaduna

In Kaduna state, three new COVID-19 cases have been confirmed.   On Tuesday night, the governor of the state, Nasir El-Rufai, shared this update on his Twitter account.  '' As at 9:30pm on 5th May 2020, three more positive results have increased active Covid-19 cases in Kaduna State to 75. All three new cases are males with travel history outside the state.'' he tweeted  
Femi Adesina’s view on electing a President
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Femi Adesina’s view on electing a President

Femi Adesina expressed that being elected as a president does not imply the authority to give orders to the President. He made this statement during his appearance on Nigeria Info FM on May 5.   He conveyed this message during a conversation with a caller, Mr. Ibikunle, who urged him to organize a media chat for President Buhari with Nigerian press.   Adesina responded by saying I just want to encourage Mr. Ibikunle not to continue to sound like a broken record. When the COVID thing started, everyone was like the President should talk to us. He has had three National broadcast within a month. What else do they want? What else do they want? Some people think because you elected a President or you did not elect you, you must lead your President by the nose. It doesn't happen. The fact...
Check out these incredible dresses made by a fashion student from used pizza boxes and Coronavirus symbol (with photos)
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Check out these incredible dresses made by a fashion student from used pizza boxes and Coronavirus symbol (with photos)

A fashion student showcased her creativity by designing a dress using pizza boxes and incorporating the Coronavirus symbol as part of her final year project. Fauve Wright, a fashion student at Northumbria University, utilized pizza boxes from her favorite pizza brand, Dominos, and turned them into stylish dresses rather than discarding them. Fauve, who is also a passionate fashion photographer, also created a dress featuring the Coronavirus symbol during the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic.       She explained to Metro UK: ‘With Domino’s being such an iconic brand, and my go-to takeaway, I had a lightbulb moment when my family recently had a pizza party. ‘I kept the pizza boxes and put them to good use by making a skirt. Due to corona...
Gun Battle with JTF Ends with Two Armed Robbers Dead in Kogi
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Gun Battle with JTF Ends with Two Armed Robbers Dead in Kogi

Following a tip-off by locals, a joint task force (JTF) comprising police, local vigilantes, neighborhood watch, and hunters engaged two suspected armed robbers near Ajaka, Igalamela-Odolu local government area of Kogi State in a shootout, resulting in the death of the robbers.   The security operatives intercepted the robbers at the early hours of Tuesday. The robbers opened fire upon being sighted, leading to a gun battle where two of the gang members were killed, while six others managed to escape with bullet wounds.     Weapons and cash were recovered from the scene of the gun battle, indicating the criminal intent of the robbers.   Senior Special Assistant on security to Governor Yahaya Bello for Igalamela/Odolu ...
Celebrating 60 Years of Marriage: The Unlikely Love Story of Shirley and Jack
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Celebrating 60 Years of Marriage: The Unlikely Love Story of Shirley and Jack

Commencing a friendship through written letters, Shirley and Jack are now marking six decades of marriage, a rare accomplishment in the present era. Sherry Kerrigan, aged 78, and Jack Godley, aged 82, have been blessed with a large family consisting of five children – Karen, Kevan, Donna, Lisa, and Debra, as well as ten grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Their extraordinary journey began when 15-year-old Shirley responded to an advertisement in a newspaper by a seaman seeking a pen pal. Jack received letters from various girls but he specifically took notice of Shirley's letter when he was just 19 and serving at HMS Ganges in Ipswich. Continuing their written correspondence, they finally had the chance to meet face-to-face a year l...
Celebrating 60 Years of Marriage: A Couple’s Accidental Pen Pal Love Story
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Celebrating 60 Years of Marriage: A Couple’s Accidental Pen Pal Love Story

Shirley and Jack, a couple who met as accidental pen pals, are now celebrating 60 years of marriage, a rare milestone in today's world.   Sherry Kerrigan, 78, and 82-year-old Jack Godley have built a family together, with five children – Karen, Kevan, Donna, Lisa, and Debra, as well as ten grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Their enduring love story began when 15-year-old Shirley responded to a newspaper advertisement placed by a seaman looking for a pen pal. Jack received letters from different girls while stationed at HMS Ganges in Ipswich. However, it was Shirley's letter, when he was 19, that caught his attention.                       After their initial correspondence, they eventually met in person a year later when Jack was home on leave from a tour in the Far East. ...