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Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 Fund Denied Access by Federal Government
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Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 Fund Denied Access by Federal Government

The Federal Government has prohibited the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 Control from accessing the multi-billion funds mobilised for the COVID-19 response by the Organised Private Sector (OPS). A new framework, issued by the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF) on May 5, stipulates that all disbursements of the COVID-19 Fund, including those managed by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and commercial banks, must be done through appropriation. In addition to having N25.8 billion in the Private Sector Coalition Against COVID-19 (CACOVID) Fund held in CBN, President Muhammadu Buhari approved the establishment of five COVID-19 Donor Accounts, as part of the existing Treasury Single Account (TSA) arrangement, in Z...
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Ariana Grande and her mother secure a permanent restraining order to deter an obsessed fan
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Ariana Grande and her mother secure a permanent restraining order to deter an obsessed fan

A 5-year restraining order for Ariana Grande's mother, Joan, has been approved by a judge, and this protection also extends to Ariana.   This decision comes after an incident where an obsessed fan was arrested on her property, around two months ago.   The order is effective until May 5, 2025.   As per the terms of the order, Fidel Henriquez, the obsessed fan, is prohibited from coming within 100 yards of Joan's residence, her vehicles, and both Joan and Ariana themselves.   Additionally, Henriquez has been explicitly instructed not to harass, threaten, intimidate, or make any form of contact with them; this encompasses all forms of communication, including written correspondence, phone calls, and electronic messages such as texts and social media DMs.   Following Henriquez's arr...
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Tragic Passing of Another Borno Lawmaker
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Tragic Passing of Another Borno Lawmaker

The late Umar Audi, who represented Bayo constituency at the Borno state house of assembly, has passed away.   According to The Cable, he was initially turned away at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital on Tuesday evening due to a reported lack of bed space.   However, after intervention from his family, Audi was admitted but unfortunately passed away shortly thereafter. An eyewitness shared,    “He died shortly after they admitted him. His sample has been sent to the Nigeria Center for Disease Control to certify if the death has anything to do with COVID-19."   His demise occurred just a week after the death of Bukar Wakil Lawan, the lawmaker representing Nganzai constituency in Borno, who succumbed to COVID-19.
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Tragic News: Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff, Buratai, Mourns Mother’s Death in Borno
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Tragic News: Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff, Buratai, Mourns Mother’s Death in Borno

Sadly, Nigeria's Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai, has reportedly lost his mother, Kakah Hajja, on Tuesday.   Reports from SaharaReporters suggest that Hajja passed away after a brief illness at her home in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital.   An unnamed source confirmed her death, stating, "Yes I can confirm to you that she’s dead. She passed away this evening and will be buried tomorrow morning by 8am. May her soul rest in peace."   Neither the Nigerian Army nor Borno State government has officially confirmed the death of Kakah Hajia.   Buratai is currently in his native Borno State overseeing Nigeria Military’s efforts to combat Boko Haram jihadists.
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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.  
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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...
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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...
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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)
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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...
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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  
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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...
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