Coronavirus: India lifts export ban on Chloroquine after President Trump threatened to retaliate
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Coronavirus: India lifts export ban on Chloroquine after President Trump threatened to retaliate

India has lifted the ban on the export of hydroxychloroquine, an anti-malaria drug that is being considered as a potential treatment for Coronavirus. This decision came after a threat from President Donald Trump. The Indian government, which is the largest manufacturer of hydroxychloroquine, had initially imposed a temporary export ban on the drug on March 25 to maintain domestic stocks. The ban was later extended to include formulations made from hydroxychloroquine. President Trump made a request for the export of hydroxychloroquine during a phone call with India's Prime Minister, Narendra Modi. Following this, Trump explicitly threatened retaliation if the ban on exporting the drug to the US was not lifted. After the threat, an Indian government spokesperson announced the lifting of ...
Lagos and Abuja residents defy lockdown order, troop out en-mass to exercise, drive around (photos/video)
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Lagos and Abuja residents defy lockdown order, troop out en-mass to exercise, drive around (photos/video)

Lagos and Abuja residents flout lockdown order, flock outdoors in large numbers to engage in physical activities and drive around Online videos and photos depict Lagos and Abuja residents openly disobeying the Federal government's lockdown directive.   A Twitter user @Engr_Series uploaded a video showing Lagos state residents exercising on the usually deserted Ikorodu road and noted: ''So much for social distancing. The gym moved to Ikorodu this morning, from Haruna down to Agric busstop... Is this really a lockdown?''   Meanwhile, in Abuja, a video shared by Abubakar Sidiq, the Special Assistant to the Senate President on New Media, reveals heavy traffic congestion at the overhead bridge along Citec road.   On March 27th, President Buhari issued a presidential directive to impose ...
UK prime minister, Boris Johnson receives oxygen support in ICU 
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UK prime minister, Boris Johnson receives oxygen support in ICU 

The UK's prime minister, Boris Johnson, has been receiving oxygen support in the intensive care unit, a senior member of the Cabinet has confirmed. Micheal Gove, a Cabinet Office minister, disclosed in an interview with the BBC that while the Prime Minister was "not on a ventilator," he had "received oxygen support." Gove also mentioned during the interview that Johnson was "receiving the very best care" at St. Thomas' Hospital in London after being moved to the intensive care unit as his coronavirus symptoms "worsened" on Monday night. He further explained, "And of course, one of the reasons for being in intensive care is to make sure that whatever support the medical team consider to be appropriate can be provided." Following the interview, Gove went into self-isolation due to a fam...
Debate over Conviction of Funke Akindele and JJC Skillz
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Debate over Conviction of Funke Akindele and JJC Skillz

A Nigerian lawyer has provided detailed legal argument on why the conviction of Funke Akindele and JJC Skillz for violating a lockdown order in Lagos state may not be legally sound. Earlier reports by LIB stated that the couple were fined N100,000 each and sentenced to 14 days of community service, three hours per day, excluding Saturdays and Sundays. Constitutional Lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, questioned the legality of the conviction and highlighted constitutional and jurisdictional flaws in the case. INTRODUCTION: Effiong argued that the trial and conviction of Funke Akindele and her husband contain legal flaws raised from constitutional and jurisdictional aspects, despite their guilty plea. He highlighted that the charge and convicti...
Nigerian Lawyer’s Argument on the Legality of Funke Akindele and JJC Skillz’s Conviction
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Nigerian Lawyer’s Argument on the Legality of Funke Akindele and JJC Skillz’s Conviction

A Nigerian lawyer has detailed why Funke Akindele and JJC Skillz's conviction for violating a lockdown order issued by the Lagos state government may not be legally valid. Lib reported that the couple received a fine of N100,000 each and a 14-day community service sentence, three hours per day excluding Saturday and Sunday. Constitutional Lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, reacting to the development, pointed out the flaws in the law which aided the conviction. Conviction of Funke Akindele: Legal Flaws Mr. Effiong argued that the trial and conviction were legally flawed, emphasizing that issues of jurisdiction can be raised at any time. He cited the charge sheet, the Public Health Law Cap, and the Lagos State Infectious Disease Regulations 2020, highlighting t...
Delay in Arraignment of Naira Marley and Gbadamosi due to Coronavirus Pandemic
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Delay in Arraignment of Naira Marley and Gbadamosi due to Coronavirus Pandemic

The Lagos State Police command has indicated that no specific date has been scheduled for the arraignment of singer Naira Marley and former Lagos State governorship aspirant, Babatunde Gbadamosi, along with his wife. Naira Marley and the Gbadamosis voluntarily presented themselves at the State Criminal Investigation Department SCID on Monday, following an invitation in connection to their alleged violation of the Infectious Disease Regulation of Lagos state. This violation occurred when they attended a birthday party organized by actress Funke Akindele and her husband, JJCSkillz over the weekend. Funke and her husband were brought before the Ogba Magistrate court on Monday April 6th for disregarding the social distancing order of the state government...
Delay in Arraignment of Naira Marley and Gbadamosi due to Lockdown Violation
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Delay in Arraignment of Naira Marley and Gbadamosi due to Lockdown Violation

The Lagos State Police command has stated that the arraignment date for singer Naira Marley and former governorship aspirant in Lagos State, Babatunde Gbadamosi and his wife has not been fixed yet. Naira Marley and the Gbadamosi voluntarily reported themselves to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) on Monday after being invited for their alleged violation of the Infectious Disease Regulation of Lagos state. This violation occurred when they attended the birthday party organized by actress Funke Akindele and her husband, JJCSkillz over the weekend. Funk and her husband were arraigned before the Ogba Magistrate court on Monday April 6th for flouting the social distancing order of the state government. They received a sentence of 14 days community service and were fined N...
Halima Abubakar Flaunts Her Baby Bump in a Photo Taken Two Weeks Before Giving Birth to Her Son
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Halima Abubakar Flaunts Her Baby Bump in a Photo Taken Two Weeks Before Giving Birth to Her Son

Halima Abubakar recently gave birth to a son on April 3 and has now shared photos capturing a glimpse of her baby bump.   The actress mentioned that the photo was taken on March 15, just two weeks before she welcomed her son.   She expressed gratitude to rapper Ruggedman and singer Jaywon for helping to keep her pregnancy and childbirth a secret.   Her message can be seen below.  
Halima Abubakar proudly displays her pregnancy belly in a photo captured two weeks before giving birth to her son
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Halima Abubakar proudly displays her pregnancy belly in a photo captured two weeks before giving birth to her son

Halima Abubakar, who delivered a son on April 3, has shared photos to hint at her pregnancy journey.   The actress mentioned that the photo was taken on March 15, just two weeks before she welcomed her son.   She also expressed gratitude to rapper Ruggedman and singer Jaywon for helping her keep her pregnancy and the birth of her child a secret.   Read her message below.  
Miss England, Bhasha Mukherjee returns to work as a doctor during Coronavirus pandemic
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Miss England, Bhasha Mukherjee returns to work as a doctor during Coronavirus pandemic

Miss England 2019, Bhasha Mukherjee, has made the decision to hang up her crown and return to work as a doctor during the current coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. The 24-year-old took a career break as a junior doctor after participating in the Miss World pageant in December 2019. The beauty queen revealed to CNN on Monday that she has returned to the United Kingdom to assist her fellow health care workers. According to Mukherjee, it didn’t feel appropriate for her to continue wearing her Miss England crown while her colleagues were risking their lives treating coronavirus patients back home even if she was performing humanitarian work abroad. “When you are doing all this humanitarian work abroad, you’re still expected to put the crown on, get ready … look pre...