Piers Morgan tests negative for Coronavirus following mild symptoms
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Piers Morgan tests negative for Coronavirus following mild symptoms

Piers Morgan has received a negative result for his Coronavirus test, bringing relief after experiencing mild symptoms. This update comes shortly after he made the decision to temporarily step away from his role as a presenter on ITV's Good Morning Britain due to developing COVID-19 symptoms. Following his test, the British journalist shared the news on Twitter, expressing his gratitude for the negative result and indicating his intention to return to work upon receiving his doctor's approval.
COVID-19: FG to disinfect schools nationwide
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COVID-19: FG to disinfect schools nationwide

The plan for disinfecting and decontaminating schools nationwide has been announced by the Federal Government.   At the Presidential Task Force briefing on COVID-19 in Abuja, Muhammad Mahmood, the Minister of Environment, revealed this development.   He mentioned that the Federal Ministry of Environment would acquire data of schools nationwide from the Federal Ministry of Education before commencing the process.   Mahmood emphasized, “We are initiating a programme of decontaminating and disinfecting our schools before they open.   “Because subsequently in the phases (of reopening the lockdown), I believe we will get to that point when we start opening the schools.   “So, we will be liaising with the Federal Ministry of Ed...
Mercy Johnson-Okojie and spouse celebrate the arrival of their fourth child, a baby girl (see photos)
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Mercy Johnson-Okojie and spouse celebrate the arrival of their fourth child, a baby girl (see photos)

Mercy Johnson-Okojie and her spouse, Prince Odi Okojie, have joyfully welcomed their fourth child, a baby girl.   The Nollywood actress gave birth to their daughter at the University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center in Maryland, USA on May 4. Proudly sharing the news online, her spouse announced that they have named the baby Divine-Mercy Ehinomen Okojie. ''Every Good and Perfect gift is from God. The wait is finally Over, Please share in Our Joy as we announce the arrival of Our Daughter. Divine-Mercy Ehinomen Okojie.'' Mercy and Prince tied the knot in 2011 and now have a total of four children, consisting of two girls and a boy. Congratulations to the family!  
Adamawa State Reports 7 Additional Cases of COVID-19
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Adamawa State Reports 7 Additional Cases of COVID-19

The Adamawa State government has confirmed the discovery of 7 new cases of Coronavirus. This revelation was made by the Secretary to the Adamawa State Government, Malam Bashir Ahmad, who also serves as the chairman of the COVID-19 Containment Committee, on Monday, May 4.   Out of the new cases, five are direct contacts of the initial case in Mubi, while one is from Lamurde, a town and local government area on the Adamawa-Gombe border. The seventh case involves an individual who escaped from Gombe State.   The SSG, who identified Mubi as the epicenter of the virus in Adamawa State, reported that the new cases have brought the total number of confirmed cases in the state to 12.    
FG vows to prosecute violators of social distancing order and use of face mask
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FG vows to prosecute violators of social distancing order and use of face mask

The government of Nigeria has declared its determination to take legal action against individuals who violate COVID-19 advisories following the easing of the lockdown in Lagos and Abuja on May 4th. The Chairman of the Presidential Taskforce on COVID19, Boss Mustapha, expressed dissatisfaction with the level of compliance to the guidelines, specifically highlighting the inadequate adherence to social distancing and the use of masks. During the daily briefing in Abuja, Mustapha emphasized the need for strict enforcement and prosecution of violators, particularly referencing the overcrowding observed in many banks. He stressed the importance of individual actions in contributing to the success or failure of the measures, urging citizens to minimize infection risks while conducting transacti...
Footballer found alive after family falsely claimed he was killed in car crash; ex-wife under fraud probe
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Footballer found alive after family falsely claimed he was killed in car crash; ex-wife under fraud probe

A footballer who was reported dead in a car crash in 2016 is now said to be alive in Germany, with his ex-wife being investigated for fraud following a substantial insurance payout.   Hiannick Kamba, a former Schalke defender, was believed to have passed away in his native Congo, leading to his wife receiving a "six-figure sum" in an insurance settlement.   According to German outlet Bild, Kamba, now reportedly 33, has returned to the Ruhr area of Germany and resumed his former job as a chemist for a power supplier. Other German sources confirm that Kamba is "definitely alive".   The right-back played alongside Bayern Munich and Germany icon Manuel Neuer for Schalke's youth team before leaving in July 2007.    He also played for various lower league German teams and was with eig...
Chinese doctors have began working at our isolation centres – Lai Mohammed
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Chinese doctors have began working at our isolation centres – Lai Mohammed

In a recent announcement, Lai Mohammed, the Minister of Information and Culture, revealed that the Chinese doctors who arrived in the country weeks ago have commenced their duties at the isolation facilities. They are said to be aiding in capacity building and equipment setup at the centers, as confirmed during the daily press briefing of the presidential task force on COVID-19 on Monday, May 4. Lai Mohammed also emphasized that the Chinese medical team will not be involved in the treatment of any patients in Nigeria. The Minister further reiterated that the Chinese professionals had tested negative for the coronavirus and are actively contributing to the efforts in fighting the pandemic. This update adds to the earlier assurance from the government that the Chinese medical experts would...
The first online court sitting in Lagos concludes with driver sentenced to death for killing his boss’s mother
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The first online court sitting in Lagos concludes with driver sentenced to death for killing his boss’s mother

A driver named Olalekan Hameed has been sentenced to death by hanging for the murder of his 76-year-old boss's mother, Mrs Jolasun Okunsanya on December 1, 2018. Hameed went to the house with an intent to steal, but ended up killing his boss's mother upon being caught. He then fled with N97,500 and $117. According to The Nation, the online court session for the charge marked ID/9006C/2019 was conducted via a video app Zoom, beginning at 11am and concluding before 2pm. The suspect was initially charged with murder and stealing on March 6, 2019, and committed the offence at about 12:30pm at plot 83, Owukori Crescent, Alaka Estate, Surulere, Lagos. He pleaded not guilty at the start of the trial. During the virtual court process presided over by J...
Evacuation of Nigerians from abroad will start on Wednesday May 6 – Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffery Onyeama
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Evacuation of Nigerians from abroad will start on Wednesday May 6 – Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffery Onyeama

Geoffrey Onyeama, Nigeria's Minister for Foreign Affairs, has announced that the evacuation of Nigerians from abroad, as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic, will begin on Wednesday, May 6th, with the first evacuation from Dubai.   The Minister made this disclosure during the daily briefing of the Presidential Taskforce on COVID-19 on May 4. Onyeama stated that an Emirates flight from Dubai is expected to arrive in Lagos on Wednesday, May 6, followed by a BA flight from the UK on Friday, May 8. From Wednesday, God willing, we will commence the process of evacuating our nationals from outside the country. There are nearly 4000 Nigerians who wish to return home. If it were up to us, we would bring them all back at once, but ...
Italy Sees Over 4 Million People Out on the Streets after Easing of Coronavirus Lockdown Measures
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Italy Sees Over 4 Million People Out on the Streets after Easing of Coronavirus Lockdown Measures

Today, Monday, over 4 million Italians came out onto the streets of Italy after the Italian Government relaxed lockdown regulations that had been in place for over two months due to the Coronavirus outbreak. With nearly 29,000 deaths from Covid-19 since the outbreak began on February 21, Italy has the second-highest toll in the world after the United States. The Italian government had imposed one of the strictest lockdowns two months ago to control the spread of the virus. Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte opted for a gradual approach to lifting the lockdown, citing the slowing down of the daily toll of fatalities and new infections as the reason. He announced that Italians could resume work today, but all churches, mosques, ba...