15 Coronavirus cases in Bauchi state came from Cross River state – Governor Mohammed Bala
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15 Coronavirus cases in Bauchi state came from Cross River state – Governor Mohammed Bala

Governor Mohammed Bala of Bauchi state has revealed that 15 Coronavirus cases in the state originated from the "infection-free" Cross River state. During a press conference on Wednesday June 10, Governor Bala expressed concern over the breach of the interstate travel ban, attributing it to the rise in confirmed cases of the disease in the state. Governor Bala criticized the lack of accountability and failure to address the challenges posed by the pandemic. He highlighted the risk of infections in places of worship, particularly mosques, and urged for action to be taken. This statement follows Governor Ben Ayade's repeated assertions that there are no Coronavirus cases in Cross River state.
24 year old lady recounts how her friend took her to a place where she was gang-raped by 7 men in 2018 (video)
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24 year old lady recounts how her friend took her to a place where she was gang-raped by 7 men in 2018 (video)

A distressing story has emerged of a 24-year-old lady, who described an incident in 2018 where she was taken to a location by a friend and subsequently gang-raped by seven men. In an interview with Channels TV, the young woman, identified as Omowunmi, recounted the harrowing experience. She detailed how, upon arriving at the venue, she was coerced into consuming Tramadol and Codeine by the men before they took turns assaulting her. The perpetrators heightened the volume of the music to muffle her cries for help. Omowunmi, who was a virgin at the time of the assault, expressed her desire for the perpetrators to face consequences for their actions. However, she also revealed that she had contemplated forgiveness due to the prolonged delay in seeking justice. Tragically, the culprits all...
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24-year-old woman shares her horrifying experience of being taken to a place where she was gang-raped by 7 men in 2018 (video)
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An individual identified as Omowunmi has shared how a friend of hers took her to a location where she was gang-raped by seven men in 2018.   During an interview with Channels TV, Omowunmi recounted that upon arriving at the location with her friend, the men there coerced her into consuming Tramadol and Codeine before taking turns in sexually assaulting her. She emphasized that the men raised the volume of the music in the apartment to drown out any sounds of distress. ''They were playing music. They loud it so high that nobody will hear even if I am shouting and that my friend was there. They started beating me, insisting that I should take Tramadol and Codeine. I was like why will you force me to take it, that I cannot take it. They started beating me. Since they are much and the...
Governor Obaseki expresses doubts about getting justice after APC screening
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Governor Obaseki expresses doubts about getting justice after APC screening

Following a bitter dispute with the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Adams Oshiomhole, Governor Godwin Obaseki has expressed skepticism about receiving fair treatment from a committee appointed by the party to vet aspirants vying for the party's ticket in the upcoming governorship election in Edo state.   According to Governor Obaseki's media aide, Crusoe Osagie, the governor was kept waiting for several hours before the two-hour screening process took place.   Osagie stated;    “The governor arrived early but the screening committee was not ready.  “He was given the options to either wait for one hour or if he had an appointment to keep, he could go and call them to know if they were ready. “The governor, who had a Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) meeting, we...
Coachella 2020 has been officially cancelled, says Public Health Commissioner
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Coachella 2020 has been officially cancelled, says Public Health Commissioner

The announcement has been made that Coachella 2020 and its country music counterpart, Stagecoach, will not be taking place as scheduled. The official cancellation order was issued by the public health officer of Riverside County, California on Wednesday evening, June 10. Earlier in March, the organizers had announced a delay until October. However, the public health officer Dr. Cameron Kaiser expressed concerns about a potential COVID-19 spike and the difficulty in tracking attendees at the festivals, which attract hundreds of thousands of visitors from various countries.
Nigerian lady shares the importance of posting your boyfriend’s photo on social media after discovering her lover’s infidelity
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Nigerian lady shares the importance of posting your boyfriend’s photo on social media after discovering her lover’s infidelity

One Nigerian lady has discussed the reasons why it is beneficial for women to share their boyfriends' pictures on social media, especially after experiencing their partners cheating on them.    This revelation came after @adiilolade posted pictures from her birthday celebration, which her "cheating boyfriend" attended.      In subsequent tweets, she revealed that her boyfriend eventually confessed to cheating with his baby mama after she posted his photos on social media. She also mentioned that he portrayed her as obsessed when, in fact, he was the one unwilling to leave her alone.    She tweeted:    "It's important to post pictures of men who claim to love you!! The truth comes out. How can he finally admit to cheating with his baby mama. Don’t date men with kids." "How can you m...
409 New COVID-19 Cases Recorded in Nigeria
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409 New COVID-19 Cases Recorded in Nigeria

On Wednesday, June 10, Nigeria confirmed 409 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of cases to 13, 873.   The Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC) provided a breakdown of the new cases. Lagos reported 201 new cases, FCT 85, Delta 22, Edo 16, Nasarawa 14, Borno 14, Kaduna 14, Bauchi 10, Rivers 9, Enugu 5, Kano 5, Ogun 4, Ondo 4, Bayelsa 2, Kebbi 2, and Plateau 2.   See the distribution of the cases in different states in the image below
Senator Ali Ndume calls for slash in lawmakers salaries
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Senator Ali Ndume calls for slash in lawmakers salaries

Senator Ali Ndume has called for the immediate adoption of Part-time legislative status for the National Assembly and the reduction in the salaries of lawmakers. Ndume who is the chairman of the Senate Committee on Army, said this while speaking with newsmen in Abuja today June 10. “As far as I’m concerned, we can make the National Assembly a part-time arrangement for now since we conduct our sitting once or twice in a week these days. If we make it part time, that means our salaries must be reduced. The reality is that we can’t continue in a situation like this where 70 per cent of the country’s budget is going to personnel and recurrent expenditure as if everything is okay. This is a time when we are borrowing to fund the budget and it would not be wise to be spending the money to...