South Africa confirms six new cases of coronavirus
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South Africa confirms six new cases of coronavirus

The confirmation of six new cases of coronavirus in South Africa has raised the number of cases in the country to 13. Minister of Health, Zweli Mkhize, announced the development on Wednesday morning. The newly confirmed cases reside in Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, and the Western Cape and all have recently traveled to Europe. The confirmed cases include a 33-year-old woman who traveled to Italy and returned on 1 March, a couple (34-year-old male and 33-year-old female) who traveled to Germany and returned to South Africa on 9 March, a 57-year-old man who traveled to Austria and Italy and returned to South Africa on 9 March, a 40-year-old male who traveled to Portugal and returned on 7 March, and a 36-year-old man who traveled to multiple countries, including Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and...
Emir of Loko shares details of discussion with deposed Emir of Kano, Sanusi, before his relocation to Awe
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Emir of Loko shares details of discussion with deposed Emir of Kano, Sanusi, before his relocation to Awe

Emir of Loko shares details of discussion with deposed Emir of Kano, Sanusi, before his relocation to Awe Alhaji Abubakar Ahmed Sabo, the Emir of Loko in Nasarawa state, has revealed the details of his meeting with the deposed Emir of Kano, Sanusi, during his one-night stay in his house before being relocated to Awe.    Sabo stated that Sanusi has reached out and congratulated the new Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, on his ascension to the throne, and he is not disturbed by the dethronement.    In an interview with BBC Hause, the first-class paramount ruler mentioned that Sanusi has no regrets about his dethronement, which he attributed to politics.    The Emir of Loko debunked claims that Sanusi was relocated because of prevailing insecurit...
Buhari has no involvement in the dethronement of Sanusi- Presidency
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Buhari has no involvement in the dethronement of Sanusi- Presidency

President Buhari's involvement in Sanusi's dethronement denied by Presidency The claims that President Buhari is responsible for the dethronement of the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, have been denied by the Presidency. In an interview with BBC Hausa, former Kano state governor Musa Kwankwaso alleged that Sanusi was dethroned on the instruction of President Buhari. In response to these allegations, the Presidency issued a statement through media aide Garba Shehu, affirming that the President had no involvement in the dethronement of HRH Muhammadu Sanusi II and dismissing the insinuations as untrue, malicious, and politically motivated. The full statement reads: "President Muhammadu Buhari has no involvement whatsoever in the dethronement of HRH Muhammadu Sanusi II from the...
Presidency denies Buhari’s involvement in Sanusi’s dethronement
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Presidency denies Buhari’s involvement in Sanusi’s dethronement

The Presidency has rejected allegations suggesting that President Buhari played a role in the dethronement of the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II.   Former Kano state governor, Musa Kwankwaso, claimed in an interview with BBC Hausa that Sanusi's removal was ordered by President Buhari. Read more here.   In response to the accusation, the Presidency, through a statement by media aide Garba Shehu, stated that the President has no involvement whatsoever in the dethronement of HRH Muhammadu Sanusi II from the position of Emir of Kano. According to the statement, alll such insinuations are untrue, malicious and politically motivated.   Here is the full statement: President Muhammadu Buhari has no involvement whatsoever in the dethronement of HRH Muhammadu Sanusi II from the position of...
Former President Goodluck Jonathan Refutes Allegations of Receiving N300m and Bulletproof Cars from Sacked APC Politician, David Lyon
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Former President Goodluck Jonathan Refutes Allegations of Receiving N300m and Bulletproof Cars from Sacked APC Politician, David Lyon

In response to the allegations made by the APC Reformation Forum, former President Goodluck Jonathan has denied the claim of receiving N300m and bulletproof cars from Mr David Lyon of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who was ousted as the Governor-elect of Bayelsa state by the Supreme Court.   The APC Reformation Forum had demanded that the former President refund the purported N300 million and bulletproof cars, which allegedly were given to him to accommodate guests during the planned inauguration of Lyon.   In a statement released on Wednesday, March 11, by the former President's media aide Mr Ikechukwu Eze, Jonathan labeled the accusation as "patently fictitious, malevolent, inciting and provocative."   The statement reads in part:     “The story which claimed that the alleg...
Little Black boy who cursed out police officers after he was suspected of shoplifting apologizes for being rude (video)
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Little Black boy who cursed out police officers after he was suspected of shoplifting apologizes for being rude (video)

The little boy, who gained attention after a video of him confronting police officers went viral, has expressed regret for his actions. Initially, the video sparked different reactions, with some applauding his assertion and others criticizing his behavior as inappropriate for his age. In response, the boy released an apology video where he expressed remorse to his family for his choice of language and for using offensive words. While he stands by his decision to stand up for himself, he acknowledged that his approach was wrong and pledged to do better in the future. Below is the video of his apology along with the initial video of the incident.
Teenager reportedly killed by vigilante group in Kogi for allegedly stealing goods worth N200,000 (photos/graphic video)
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Teenager reportedly killed by vigilante group in Kogi for allegedly stealing goods worth N200,000 (photos/graphic video)

Authorities in Kogi State have arrested nine members of the state vigilante services for their involvement in the death of a 17-year-old suspect who was allegedly tortured to death.   Confirming the arrest, the spokesperson of the command, DSP William Aya, disclosed to newsmen on Tuesday in Lokoja that the incident happened in Ofabo, Ofu Local Government Area of the state on Monday, March 9.   DSP Aya elaborated that the victim, identified as John Omale, was accused of stealing items from a certain Igbo trader.   According to him, the trader reported to the Kogi State vigilante services that the suspect had stolen goods worth N200,000.     Reportedly, the vigilante chairman ordered the torture of the suspect in his presence...
Senator introduces bill to ban generators; proposes 10-year jail term for sellers
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Senator introduces bill to ban generators; proposes 10-year jail term for sellers

The proposed bill by Senator Bima Enagi would ban the importation and sale of generators, with a proposed punishment of at least ten years in prison for those who knowingly sell generator sets. The bill, which recently passed its first reading in the senate chamber, aims to stop the use of electricity generating sets running on diesel/petrol/kerosene due to the environmental pollution and health hazards they pose to the nation. There are exceptions for essential services such as medical purposes, airports, railway stations/services, elevators, escalators, research institutions, and facilities requiring 24-hour electric power supply. However, approval for exclusion from the ban must be obtained from the Minister in charge of Power, who will then report to the Federal Executive Council qua...
Proposed Legislation to Prohibit Generators and Impose 10-Year Prison Sentences for Sellers
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Proposed Legislation to Prohibit Generators and Impose 10-Year Prison Sentences for Sellers

Senator Bima Enagi introduced a bill on Wednesday, March 11, aiming to ban the importation of generators and impose jail terms for their sellers.  The senator representing Niger South Senatorial District proposed a minimum of ten years imprisonment for individuals who knowingly sell generator sets. The bill, which passed its first reading in the senate chamber, includes the following provisions:  Any person who imports or knowingly sells generating sets will be guilty of an offense and liable to imprisonment for a term of not less than ten years.  "All persons are directed to cease the use of electricity generating sets which run on diesel/petrol/kerosene of all capacities immediately in the country. This bill aims to prohibit the importation and use of generators in the country to...
The Tragic Killing of a DPO in Cross River State
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The Tragic Killing of a DPO in Cross River State

A shocking incident has occurred in northern Cross River State with the tragic killing of Gabriel Amawu, the Divisional Police Officer in charge of the Obudu division.   Amawu, a Deputy Superintendent of Police and native of Obudu, was fatally shot during a clash between the police and a group of students on Tuesday night.   According to reports from CrossRiverWatch, the confrontation arose among students of the Federal College of Education, Obudu.  ''The students were celebrating an end to their examinations when Mr. Amawu, suspecting criminal activity, made some arrests,” the report stated.   The report further mentioned that other students went to the police station where an unruly session led to a police officer...