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Security Barrier Prevents Abdulmumin Jibrin from Congratulating Ganduje on Supreme Court Victory
26Jan By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Security Barrier Prevents Abdulmumin Jibrin from Congratulating Ganduje on Supreme Court Victory

After the Independent and National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced People’s Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Ali Datti Yako as winner of the House of Representatives rerun election in Kano state, a video emerged of Governor Abdullahi Ganduje's security preventing former lawmaker Abdulmumin Jibrin from approaching to congratulate him on his Supreme Court victory in the 2019 governorship election.   The video showed Jibrin making a call after being stopped from approaching Ganduje by his security.             View this post on Instagram                   Video of moment Governor Ganduje’s security stopped Abdulmumin Jibrin from congratulating him after his Supreme Court victory surfaces, hours after he lost his House of Representatives seat to a PDP candidate, ...
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Kogi state Hospital confirms three cases of Lassa fever and 1 death
26Jan By Ahmed AfolabiNo Comments
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Kogi state Hospital confirms three cases of Lassa fever and 1 death

The Federal Medical Centre (FMC) in Lokoja, Kogi State’s capital on Sunday January 26 confirmed three cases of Lassa fever and one death in its facility. FMC Lokoja’s Head of Clinical Services, Dr Bernard Ododo said 3 patients tested positive while one death was recorded after 5 suspected cases were reported. Ododo said; ”Five suspected cases reported at the hospital in the last one week, three already tested positive, of which one died. ”Two cases already transferred to Lassa Fever Management Center at Irua Specialist Hospital in Edo State. ”Two others (of which one has died) have their results awaited from NCDC Laboratory in Abuja.” He urged members of the public to maintain high hygienic principles, keep rodents away from their residence and foodstuff materials. Residents of t...
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Kogi Hospital reports 3 cases of Lassa Fever and 1 fatality
26Jan By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Kogi Hospital reports 3 cases of Lassa Fever and 1 fatality

The Federal Medical Centre (FMC) in Lokoja, the capital of Kogi State, confirmed three cases of Lassa fever and one fatality in the facility on Sunday, January 26. FMC Lokoja's Head of Clinical Services, Dr. Bernard Ododo, disclosed that out of 5 suspected cases reported, 3 patients tested positive while one death was recorded. Ododo mentioned; ”Five suspected cases reported at the hospital in the last one week, three already tested positive, of which one died. ”Two cases already transferred to Lassa Fever Management Center at Irua Specialist Hospital in Edo State. ”Two others (of which one has died) have their results awaited from NCDC Laboratory in Abuja." He advised the public to maintain high hygienic standards, keep roden...
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Police in Niger state arrest 16 individuals for burning down a police vehicle
26Jan By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Police in Niger state arrest 16 individuals for burning down a police vehicle

Following an attack where a police patrol vehicle was set ablaze, the Niger State Police command has taken 16 individuals into custody.   Alhaji Adamu Usman, the state's Commissioner of Police, informed the press that the assault resulted in injuries to the police vehicle driver and two civilians, who were promptly taken to the hospital for treatment.   Usman pointed fingers at members of the Amalgamated Commercial Motorcycle Riders Association of Nigeria in Niger State for orchestrating the attack on January 25. He also warned that anyone involved in mob action would face severe consequences.   He explained;    “On 25th January at about 15: 40 hours, a police patrol team closed for afternoon shift duty and was moving on Western bye-pass road to Police Headquarters, Minna for duty h...
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 Third case of coronavirus confirmed in the US
26Jan By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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 Third case of coronavirus confirmed in the US

The United States has confirmed a third case of the deadly coronavirus. The patient, located in Orange County, southern California, had traveled from Wuhan, China, where the virus originated. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) stated that the patient is in good condition and had contacted local health officials for guidance while awaiting confirmation from the CDC. The Orange County agency is coordinating with the CDC and the California Department of Health, and will track contacts of the patient. The CDC has advised that people with casual contact with the patient are at minimal risk of infection and stated that there is no evidence of person-to-person transmission in Orange County. This confirmation comes shortly after the diagnoses of two other cases in the US, with both patients ...
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12-year-old Boy Killed in Borno Mosque Attack by Two Female Suicide Bombers
26Jan By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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12-year-old Boy Killed in Borno Mosque Attack by Two Female Suicide Bombers

Today, January 26th, two female suicide bombers carried out an attack on a mosque in Gwoza, Borno state. The attack resulted in the death of a 12-year-old boy and injuries to several others.   During the early morning prayers, the suicide bombers attempted to enter the mosque, but residents raised an alarm, thwarting their efforts.   The police have since cordoned off the area.
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Police arrested 16 men who attacked police vehicle
26Jan By Ahmed AfolabiNo Comments
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Police arrested 16 men who attacked police vehicle

The Niger State Police command has arrested 16 people following an attack in which one of its patrol vehicles were set ablaze. The state Commissioner of Police, Alhaji Adamu Usman told newsmen that the driver of the police vehicle and two civilians who sustained injuries in the attack were taken to the hospital for treatment after the attack. Usman who accused members of the Amalgamated Commercial Motorcycle Riders Association of Nigeria in Niger State of leading the attack yesterday January 25, added that anyone caught or linked to mob action will be dealt with decisively. He said; “On 25th January at about 15: 40 hours, a police patrol team closed for afternoon shift duty and was moving on Western bye-pass road to Police Headquarters, Minna for duty handing and taking over. “O...
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Putting on hijab on little girls is sexualizing them – Imam Tawhidi
26Jan By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Putting on hijab on little girls is sexualizing them – Imam Tawhidi

Imam Tawhidi: Hijab on Young Girls is Sexualization In a video he shared, Mohammad Tawhidi, a Muslim influencer and reformist Imam, spoke out against the practice of dressing little girls in hijabs. Tawhidi questioned the reasoning behind parents covering their young children with garments typically meant for adult women, suggesting that this act sexualizes young girls. He expressed his thoughts on Twitter: She’s a toddler that can’t even walk. Why do you cover her up with a robe and scarf that’s intended for mature women only? Even if you claim it’s a religious practice, it doesn’t apply to baby girls. You’re sexualizing a baby girl. You are sick. She’s a toddler that can’t even walk. Why do you cover her up with a robe and scarf that’s intended for mature...
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<article> Man commits suicide in Katsina (graphic photos)
26Jan By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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A tragic incident has occurred in Jibia town, Katsina state, as a man reportedly took his own life. Residents of the community woke up to the shocking sight of the unidentified man hanging lifeless from a tree. While the reason behind his decision to end his life remains unknown, his neighbors have revealed that he was struggling with severe financial difficulties. The man's body has been removed by state health officials. View the graphic photos below.
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US Plans Charter Flight to Evacuate American Diplomats and Citizens from China
26Jan By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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US Plans Charter Flight to Evacuate American Diplomats and Citizens from China

The United States has initiated plans to evacuate its citizens and diplomats residing in Wuhan, the city in China where the deadly strain of Coronavirus originated.   Coronavirus, a disease similar to SARS, has already claimed over 50 lives in China and more than 2000 cases of infection have been confirmed, prompting the Chinese government to impose a lockdown on the city of Wuhan in an effort to contain the virus.                                                       However, the US is committed to safeguarding its diplomats and citizens worldwide, and has finalized arrangements to evacuate approximately thirty diplomats and their families from the US consulate in Wuhan. Despite the lockdown, the Chinese government has been supportive of the US decision.  ...
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