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President Buhari reacts to the rape and murder of UNIBEN student, Uwaila Omozuwa

2Jun

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President Buhari reacts to the rape and murder of UNIBEN student, Uwaila Omozuwa

President Buhari has responded to the tragic rape and murder of Vera Uwaila Omozuwa, a first-year student at the University of Benin UNIBEN. The President expressed his heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the deceased and called for swift and thorough investigation by the Nigeria Police Force to bring the perpetrators of this heinous crime to justice. The President made this statement in a tweet following the disturbing incident.

Late NDDC Director tested positive for COVID-19

2Jun

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Late NDDC Director tested positive for COVID-19

Late NDDC Director Tests Positive for COVID-19 Confirmation has been made by Charles Odili, the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Director of Corporate Affairs, that the late acting Director of Finance and Administration of the commission, Ibanga Etang, tested positive for Coronavirus. Odili elaborated that the Rivers State Ministry of Health wrote to the commission, confirming that the late director died of complications linked to Coronavirus. He went on to mention that the commission was required to make the announcement after receiving authorization from the deceased's family. “The family has authorised the Commission to announce the late Executive Director tested positive to COVID-19. The ministry has, therefore, directed...

Transfer of Uwaila Omozuwa’s rape case ordered by IGP to Abuja

2Jun

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Transfer of Uwaila Omozuwa’s rape case ordered by IGP to Abuja

According to a statement released by the force spokesperson, Frank Mba, today, June 2nd, the Inspector-General of Police, Adamu Mohammed, has ordered the immediate transfer of the rape and murder case involving UNIBEN undergraduate, Vera Uwaila Omozuwa, from the Edo state police command to the Force Headquarters, Abuja. Under the directive of the Inspector General of Police, IGP M.A Adamu, NPM, mni, the ongoing investigations into the inhuman sexual assault and death of Miss Vera Uwaila Omosuwa, which occurred recently in Benin, Edo State, have been immediately transferred from the Police State Headquarters, Benin to the Force headquarters, Abuja. This comes after the preliminary report from the team of investigators and forensic experts deployed to assist the Edo State Police Co...

The Senate has Given Approval to President Buhari’s $5.513bn External Loan Request

2Jun

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The Senate has Given Approval to President Buhari’s $5.513bn External Loan Request

President Muhammadu Buhari has received the Senate's approval for his $5.513 billion external loan request, aimed at financing the revised 2020 budget. Despite the Senate standing down a component of the loan, citing a lack of requisite details for certain projects, the overall loan request was eventually approved following the presentation and consideration of the report of the Senate Committee on Local and Foreign Debts. The approved lenders for the federal government’s priority projects include: the AfDB, providing $125 million to strengthen the healthcare system and improve response to COVID-19, and $23 million for financing smallholder farmers to mitigate the food security impact of the pandemic. Additionally, $600 million from the Islamic Development Bank will support Nige...

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812 health workers infected with COVID19 – NCDC boss, Chikwe Ihekweazu says

2Jun

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812 health workers infected with COVID19 – NCDC boss, Chikwe Ihekweazu says

The revelation was made by Chikwe Ihekweazu, the Director-General of the Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC), who stated that over 812 health workers have contracted the COVID-19 virus in the course of their duties. He shared this information during the daily briefing of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 in Abuja on June 2. According to Ihekweazu, 29 out of the 812 infected health workers are employees of the NCDC. “Crossing the 10,000 mark was quite a significant event, and every night when we work so hard to bring out those numbers, sometimes numbers begin to feel like what they are, that we forget that they are people behind each number. We have had 812 healthcare workers infec...

2020 Edo and Ondo governorship elections: Civil society groups host Live TV and virtual citizens’ townhall on Voting Amidst COVID-19

2Jun

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2020 Edo and Ondo governorship elections: Civil society groups host Live TV and virtual citizens’ townhall on Voting Amidst COVID-19

The governorship elections in Edo and Ondo states are anticipated to be influenced by the COVID-19 pandemic. Civil society groups are organizing a Live TV and virtual citizens’ townhall on Wednesday, June 3, 2020, to deliberate on the challenges and implications of voting amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. The townhall, hosted by Yiaga Africa and partners with support from the European Union, aims to facilitate public debate on the impact of COVID-19 on elections. It seeks to incorporate citizen input into the Independent National Electoral Commission's (INEC) policy on conducting elections in the context of COVID-19. INEC recently released its Policy on Conducting Elections in the Context of the Covid-19 Pandemic in Nigeria. This policy is designed to guide the commission's approach to addr...

We are in search of the COVID-19 patient that was whisked away from our Isolation center – Delta state Health Commissioner tells LIB

2Jun

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We are in search of the COVID-19 patient that was whisked away from our Isolation center – Delta state Health Commissioner tells LIB

According to Dr. Mordi Ononye, the Commissioner for Health in Delta state, the state government is currently in search of the COVID-19 patient that was ''whisked away by seven men'' from the Federal Medical Center COVID19 patients Isolation center in Asaba on Monday, June 1, The state Ministry of Health released a statement on Monday night, announcing that a 53-year-old Nurse, Michael Mordi, who tested positive for the virus, was whisked away from the center by some men. The Ministry noted that Mordi has been problematic since he was taken into the Isolation after he tested positive for the virus on May 24. When contacted, the patient confirmed he has left the Isolation center but claimed that he left on the advice of the medical doctors at the center and ex...

Issues Over Guidelines Lead to Possible Continued Closure of Churches and Mosques in Lagos, Says State Government

2Jun

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Issues Over Guidelines Lead to Possible Continued Closure of Churches and Mosques in Lagos, Says State Government

Religious worshipers in Lagos state may face continued closure of churches and mosques, as disagreements persist between the state government and religious leaders over the protocols and guidelines for reopening. On Monday, June 1, the Presidential Taskforce on COVID19 had announced the possible reopening of mosques and churches across the country, subject to agreements on guidelines and protocols with state governments. However, the Lagos state government has indicated that the convergence of worshippers in their places of worship is unlikely, as religious leaders have ongoing disagreements regarding the issued guidelines. Speaking at a press briefing marking the first year in office of the state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the state Commiss...

Tragic Discovery: Boy’s Body Found in Suleja with Eyes Missing

2Jun

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Tragic Discovery: Boy’s Body Found in Suleja with Eyes Missing

In a tragic discovery, the body of a missing boy was found in the back of a car with his eyes plucked out in Suleja, Niger state. Emma, a 9-year-old boy who had been missing for two days, was found in the parked car on Monday morning, June 1. The car where he was found is used by a driving school to teach people how to drive. After the discovery, the police were called, and Emma's body was evacuated and deposited in the Suleja morgue. It was revealed that Emma's mother sells roasted corn close to the location where his body was found.

Tragic Discovery: Young Boy’s Body Found in Suleja with Eyes Removed

2Jun

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Tragic Discovery: Young Boy’s Body Found in Suleja with Eyes Removed

The lifeless body of a young boy, identified as Emma, was discovered in the back of a parked car in Suleja, Niger state. His eyes had been gruesomely plucked out. Emma, aged 9, had gone missing for two days prior to the tragic discovery on Monday, June 1. The car where his body was found is reportedly utilized by a driving school for teaching purposes. Following the discovery of his body in the car, the police were called to the scene. Emma's body was then removed and taken to the Suleja morgue. It was revealed that Emma's mother sells roasted corn close to the area where her son's body was tragically found.