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7 more COVID-19 patients discharged in Lagos
9Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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7 more COVID-19 patients discharged in Lagos

Lagos state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has announced that the state has discharged seven coronavirus (COVID-19) patients. He announced this via his Twitter handle.    “Good people of Lagos, I bring you awesome news from IDH, Yaba, which is as a testament to our resolve to overcome the lethal #COVID19 pandemic ravaging the world. Today, we discharged 7 more patients who have fully recovered and tested negative twice consecutively for #COVID19. This is in a bid to intensify our search for possible cases of #COVID19 in different communities across the State known as Active Case Search.'' He added that the 7 patients include one female and six males. Three of the discharged male patients are foreign nationals; two Ukrainians and one Italian.  
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Positive Update: Seven More COVID-19 Patients Released in Lagos
9Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Positive Update: Seven More COVID-19 Patients Released in Lagos

Lagos state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, shared the news of the discharge of seven coronavirus (COVID-19) patients in the state through his Twitter account.    “The latest breakthrough from IDH, Yaba, reflects our unwavering commitment to combat the deadly #COVID19 pandemic affecting the globe. Today, we celebrate the recovery and discharge of 7 more patients who have tested negative for #COVID19 twice in a row. This action supports our intensified efforts in conducting an Active Case Search to locate potential #COVID19 cases across different communities in the state." He also revealed that among the discharged patients, there is one female and six males, three of whom are foreign nationals - two Ukrainians and one Italian.  
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Halima Abubakar accused by Etinosa Idemudia of using fake baby photo; Halima responds with a strict warning
9Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Halima Abubakar accused by Etinosa Idemudia of using fake baby photo; Halima responds with a strict warning

Halima Abubakar was called out by Etinosa Idemudia for using someone else's baby photo to announce the birth of her own son. In response, Halima issued a warning.   Etinosa went on Instagram to express her shock, asking, "How can you steal another person's baby and upload it as yours OMG!!"   The comedian and actress also tagged Halima Abubakar in her post, attributing the behavior to "fake life" and placing blame on the "unnecessary pressure" society puts on women.     Halima Abubakar responded by sharing a screenshot of Etinosa's post on her own page, adding a warning in her caption. See her post below...      
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AON threatens to suspend flights to Rivers state if pilots are not released
9Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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AON threatens to suspend flights to Rivers state if pilots are not released

A threat has been issued by the Air Operators of Nigeria (AON) to suspend all flight operations to Rivers State for a period of three months if the Caverton Helicopters pilots, who were detained after being arrested by Governor Nyesom Wike, are not released. The pilots were apprehended for allegedly violating the state government's order to close borders and airspace during the COVID-19 outbreak. Captain Nogie Meggisson, Chairman of AON, has criticized the arrest, asserting that the airline had obtained all necessary approvals for the flight in accordance with the exemption protocols for essential flights issued by the NCAA. In a statement, AON expressed strong condemnation of the arrests and demanded the immediate release of the pilots along with the dropping of all charges. Failure to r...
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‘I’m very excited’ to have kids one day – Lady Gaga shares her thoughts on motherhood and marriage
9Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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‘I’m very excited’ to have kids one day – Lady Gaga shares her thoughts on motherhood and marriage

Pop star Lady Gaga has revealed her desires for the future, expressing her thoughts on becoming a mother and getting married. The 34-year-old, who is currently in a relationship with tech entrepreneur Michael Polansky, graced the cover of InStyle magazine for its May issue and shared her hopes of starting a family.                                   In response to a question about her aspirations, Gaga stated, "Marriage." ‘I will say I am very excited to have kids,’  ‘I look forward to being a mum. Isn’t it incredible what we can do? We can hold a human inside and grow it.’   Continuing, she expressed, ‘Then it comes out and it’s our job to keep it alive. It’s so funny, everyone works out of my house every day. When they come in, I always say, “Welcome to the womb.”‘   Last month, Ga...
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"Goldenly fake" Hakima Abubakar says as she shares video of her baby bump after she's accused of stealing another woman's baby photo
9Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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"Goldenly fake" Hakima Abubakar says as she shares video of her baby bump after she's accused of stealing another woman's baby photo

The actress, Halima Abubakar, has been embroiled in controversy after being accused of faking her pregnancy and using another woman's baby photo as her own. In response, she has shared a video showcasing her baby bump, attempting to refute the accusations against her. The video serves as Halima's denial of the allegations, as she captions it with, "Marvelous God Goldenly fake tbt." This move comes after she was previously called out for allegedly stealing a baby photo and passing it off as her child's. In the midst of the ongoing drama, the actress had explained that she used the photo temporarily until she could take a picture of her actual child, but some individuals remain unconvinced. The controversy continues to unfold, with Halima's actions and responses being closely scrutinized ...
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Uganda Court Martial Sentences Soldiers to Six Months in Jail for Assaulting Women during Coronavirus Curfew (Photos)
9Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Uganda Court Martial Sentences Soldiers to Six Months in Jail for Assaulting Women during Coronavirus Curfew (Photos)

At Gulu 4th division barracks, the UPDF army court-martial charged and sentenced six UPDF officers to six months in prison. The officers were accused of being part of the security forces that attacked civilians at Elegu border in Uganda. Last week, a joint security team, including Police and army officers, targeted 38 men and women at Loriko West village, Elegu town council, Amuru district. They were attacked at around 8pm on April, 2, 2020, resulting in beatings and torture. Read the previous report here. The division court-martial, chaired by Col. George Nambafu, heard that on Saturday, April 4, the suspects assaulted and injured people, mainly women, at Elegu border with South Sudan under the guise of enforcing the President's directives on coronaviru...
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Breaking News: Soldiers Sentenced to Six Months in Jail for Assaulting Women During Coronavirus Curfew Enforcement in Uganda
9Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Breaking News: Soldiers Sentenced to Six Months in Jail for Assaulting Women During Coronavirus Curfew Enforcement in Uganda

Six UPDF officers have been charged and sentenced to six months in prison by the UPDF army court-martial at Gulu 4th division barracks. The officers were implicated in the assault of civilians at Elegu border in Uganda. Last week, a joint security team, including Police and army officers, targeted and assaulted 38 men and women residing in makeshift structures at Loriko West village, Elegu town council in Amuru district, resulting in injuries. The court-martial, chaired by Col. George Nambafu, heard that on Saturday, April 4, the suspects assaulted and injured people, most of whom were women, at Elegu border with South Sudan under the pretext of enforcing the President’s directives on coronavirus and curfew. Those involved included Lance Cpl Awany Constan...
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'Avoid politicizing the virus or face more casualties,' WHO Director Tedros tells Trump after considering halting W.H.O funding
9Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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'Avoid politicizing the virus or face more casualties,' WHO Director Tedros tells Trump after considering halting W.H.O funding

Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the Director-General of the World Health Organization, cautioned President Donald Trump against politicizing the coronavirus pandemic, emphasizing that it would lead to a higher death toll. Tedros' remarks followed heavy criticism from the US President, politicians, and media outlets this week, accusing the WHO of playing into China's hands by not providing earlier warnings about the deadly coronavirus when it emerged in Wuhan, China. The United States is the largest donor to the W.H.O, followed by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, and the United Kingdom. Notably, China, the world's second-largest economy, is not among the top contributors. ...
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President Buhari Pardons 2600 Prisoners Amid COVID-19 Crisis
9Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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President Buhari Pardons 2600 Prisoners Amid COVID-19 Crisis

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Federal Government has taken the initiative to grant amnesty to over 2,600 inmates as a critical step towards alleviating the congestion in prison facilities. The announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, during a press conference at the headquarters of the Nigerian Correctional Service in Abuja on April 9. Eligibility for the pardon includes inmates who are aged 60 and above, those suffering from life-threatening illnesses, convicts serving sentences of three years or more with less than six months remaining, inmates with mental health issues, and those with an option of a fine not exceeding N50,000. Aregbesola further stated that 70 inmates, comprising 41 Federal inmates and 29 FCT inma...
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