The demotion of New Zealand health minister David Clark for violating Coronavirus lockdown rules
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The demotion of New Zealand health minister David Clark for violating Coronavirus lockdown rules

New Zealand’s health minister, David Clark, has been demoted for breaking Coronavirus lockdown rules.   Breaking restrictions, the 47-year-old and his family drove around 20km from his home in Dunedin to Doctor's Point Beach for a walk last week, admitting the violation.   Clark admitted his mistake, describing himself as an "idiot" and offering his resignation to Ardern, who declined it and instead demoted him.   He stated, "As the health minister, it's my responsibility to not only follow the rules but set an example to other New Zealanders.   "At a time when we are asking New Zealanders to make historic sacrifices I've let the team down. I've been an idiot, and I understand why people will...
Health Minister David Clark of New Zealand is Demoted for Violating Coronavirus Lockdown Regulations
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Health Minister David Clark of New Zealand is Demoted for Violating Coronavirus Lockdown Regulations

New Zealand’s health minister, David Clark, has been demoted for breaking Coronavirus lockdown rules.   He and his family drove about 20km from their home in Dunedin to Doctor's Point Beach for a walk, violating restrictions.   Clark labeled himself as an "idiot" and offered his resignation to Ardern. However, she rejected it and instead demoted him.   Dr. Clark stated in a release, "As the health minister it's my responsibility to not only follow the rules but set an example to other New Zealanders."   "At a time when we are asking New Zealanders to make historic sacrifices I've let the team down. I've been an idiot, and I understand why people will be angry with me."   Prime Minister Ja...
Veteran Yoruba actress Anike Alajogun diagnosed with COVID-19 in the UK
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Veteran Yoruba actress Anike Alajogun diagnosed with COVID-19 in the UK

Veteran Yoruba actress and producer, Alhaja Anike Alajogun, residing in London and working as a nurse, has received a positive diagnosis for COVID-19.   Alhaja Anike Alajogun, also known as Yeye Oba, left acting in Nigeria to pursue a nursing career with the NHS in Manchester, UK.   The UK and Nigeria socialite, who is the owner of the renowned Mataan Hotel in Ibadan, Oyo state, contracted the virus while providing care to patients in the UK.   After experiencing unwell symptoms, she underwent a Coronavirus test which returned a positive result.   She has been fighting COVID-19 for the past week and has been placed under mandatory two weeks self-isolation by 111.
Helping Boris Johnson: Donald Trump Urges Drug Companies to Intervene
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Helping Boris Johnson: Donald Trump Urges Drug Companies to Intervene

President Donald Trump of the United States has disclosed that he has urged drug companies to assist UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson in his battle against Coronavirus. Johnson, aged 55, who tested positive for the disease nearly two weeks ago, was moved to the Intensive Care Unit on Sunday and put on oxygen on Monday. Trump, a close friend of the UK Prime Minister, has revealed that he has reached out to some “genius” drug companies to help with Boris' treatment. During his coronavirus briefing on Monday night, Trump stated, ‘We’re very saddened to hear that he was taken into intensive care this afternoon, a little while ago, and Americans are all praying for his recovery. He’s been a really good friend…we have made tremendous progress o...
Chad’s President Iddris Deby Threatened by Boko Haram Leader, Abubakar Shekau
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Chad’s President Iddris Deby Threatened by Boko Haram Leader, Abubakar Shekau

Following the killing of his fighters in an offensive led by the Chadian leader, Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau, has issued a threat to President Iddris Deby.   Shekau stated in a 5-minute audio message obtained by The Nation that his fighters will be targeting President Deby.   Shekau claimed that Allah made his fighters kill over 90 soldiers from Chad in an ambush, leading to President Deby's declaration of war on the insurgents. The Boko Haram leader labeled President Deby as an opponent of Islam, asserting that he is fighting against the establishment of the religion.   In a direct message to President Deby, Shekau stated;     “Today is Monday, 6th in the month of, Insha Allahu, Shaaban, the Hijirah of the Prophet of Allah, from Meccah to Medinah, 1441. “We believe after th...
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Man who fell in love with transgender prison mate marries 'her' after she’s released (photos)

A man who fell in love with a Transgender woman while they were both prison inmates has married her after she was released from prison. Adriel met Monae Alvarado (born a man) when he was working in the laundry room of a prison in Pennsylvania. As at the time they met, Monae had already started to take hormone replacements but she hadn’t yet had surgery to change her gender.   As at when Monae was sentenced it was policy to incarcerate pre-surgery transgender people based on their gender at birth so she had to be imprisoned with males and that was how she met Adriel.                                                                                                                                                                                                  Despite opposition from p...
Lagos State government says from next academic session, your child must be 12 years old before they can enrol in any secondary school
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Lagos State government says from next academic session, your child must be 12 years old before they can enrol in any secondary school

The Lagos State government has announced that for the upcoming academic session, all children must be at least 12 years old to enroll in secondary school, whether public or private. According to a circular released by Mrs A. A. Adebowale of the Ministry of Education in March, the state government has proposed a fine of N50,000 for first-time offenders and N100,000 for repeat offenders, along with warning letters and possible closure of schools for violations. The government stated that this new policy will be rigorously enforced by education agencies in the state.
Nigerians roaming the streets in China as they are sent out of their hotels by police over Coronavirus fears (video)
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Nigerians roaming the streets in China as they are sent out of their hotels by police over Coronavirus fears (video)

Nigerian Travellers Forced Out of Chinese Hotels Over Coronavirus Fears Nigerian business travelers raised complaints about mistreatment in China, alleging they were evicted from their hotels due to concerns about spreading the Coronavirus to the Asian country.   While China has largely contained the Coronavirus, the global battle against the virus continues, stemming from its origin in Wuhan, China.   These Nigerian travelers shared a video online to illustrate the mistreatment they faced during their visit.   The video depicts Chinese police pursuing the Nigerian businessmen out of their hotel premises.   Amidst the confrontation, the Nigerian men explained to the Chinese police that Africans are accommodating t...
376 American nationals successfully evacuated from Nigeria to Washington DC (photos)
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376 American nationals successfully evacuated from Nigeria to Washington DC (photos)

After being stranded at the Lagos International Airport, American nationals have been evacuated from Nigeria.   On Monday, April 6, 2020, an Ethiopian Airlines flight carrying 376 US citizens departed from Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos, for Washington Dulles international Airport.   The chartered flight, according to the US consulate in Nigeria, left at 5:25pm Nigerian time.     The consulate stated that this is the first in a series of repatriation flights for American citizens out of Lagos, and more flights are scheduled to depart within the next few days.     This evacuation follows reports that American nationals were left stranded when attempting to leave Nigeria via the Murtala Mohammed International Airport.   Additionally, 137 Canadian nationals were also ...
376 American nationals successfully evacuated from Nigeria to Washington DC
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376 American nationals successfully evacuated from Nigeria to Washington DC

After being stranded at the Lagos International Airport, American nationals have finally been evacuated from Nigeria.   A chartered Ethiopian Airlines flight carrying 376 US citizens departed from Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos, for Washington Dulles international Airport on Monday, April 6, 2020.   The US consulate in Nigeria confirmed that the chartered flight departed at 5:25pm Nigerian time.     The consulate stated that this is the first in a series of repatriation flights for American citizens out of Lagos, with more flights scheduled to depart within the next few days.     These evacuations come after reports that American nationals faced delays and were left stranded at the Murtala Mohammed Interna...