Italian doctors claim coronavirus has weakened compared to its initial outbreak
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Italian doctors claim coronavirus has weakened compared to its initial outbreak

Italian doctors have observed that coronavirus has become less potent and no longer as lethal as it was at the onset of the pandemic. They noted a significant decrease in the amount of virus present in patients compared to the peak crisis period in March and April, even stating that the disease "no longer clinically exists," despite the 370,000 deaths it has caused worldwide. Italy, previously the epicenter of the outbreak in Europe, has been experiencing a decline in Covid-19 deaths in recent weeks. Some virologists have raised doubts regarding these claims, arguing that there is no evidence supporting the notion that the virus is losing potency. However, Professor Alberto Zangrillo, head of the San Raffaele Hospital in Milan, affirmed on RAI ...
Insufficient Capacity to Isolate all COVID-19 Positive Cases – SGF Boss Mustapha
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Insufficient Capacity to Isolate all COVID-19 Positive Cases – SGF Boss Mustapha

The secretary to the government of the federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, has acknowledged the country's lack of adequate infrastructure to isolate all individuals who test positive for Coronavirus. Mustapha, who chairs the presidential task force on COVID-19, made this statement during the daily briefing on Monday, June 1. He expressed optimism about COVID-19 tests being conducted closer to communities due to the increased number of molecular laboratories across the country. He also mentioned that authorities would provide home management guidelines, especially for those without symptoms. Mustapha emphasized, "We have been able to interrupt the level of transmission and we can now situate the level of transmission within 20 local government areas that account for the total figure of 6...
Court bars Governor Obaseki from prosecuting Oshiomhole
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Court bars Governor Obaseki from prosecuting Oshiomhole

The federal high court in Abuja has handed an interim order to Governor Godwin Obaseki, preventing him from arresting and prosecuting Adams Oshiomhole, his predecessor and the national chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC). The court granted the order after a panel was set up by the Governor to probe the construction of the Edo specialist hospital and supply of equipment for the hospital, following the indictment of Oshiomhole for breach of the state’s public procurement law while he was governor of the state. Oshiomhole had asked the court to stop his arrest and prosecution on account of the Edo state panel report, while the Edo state Government challenged the reliefs he sought for. Justice Ahmed Mohammed issued an order restraining the prosecution of the applicant pending th...
Nine COVID19 deaths recorded in Lagos
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Nine COVID19 deaths recorded in Lagos

Nine COVID19 fatalities reported in Lagos On Sunday, May 31, Lagos state recorded nine COVID19 fatalities, as revealed by the state's Commissioner for Health, Akin Abayomi, through his Twitter account. ''9 #COVID19 related deaths were recordered bringing total #COVID19 related deaths in Lagos to 59.'' he tweeted   Lagos remains the epicenter of the viral disease in Nigeria with 4959 confirmed cases.
Outrage as Medical Doctor Jokes About Rape and Blames Women for Provoking It with Their Clothing Choices
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Outrage as Medical Doctor Jokes About Rape and Blames Women for Provoking It with Their Clothing Choices

A Twitter user has shared screenshots of her conversation with a medical doctor in which he was seen making jokes about rape and attributing it to women's choice of clothing.   During the chat, the doctor suggested that women should "wear agbada or caftan" to prevent rape, stating that "many times they attract it to themselves."   When asked if he understands the seriousness of rape, he quipped that it's "the act when a female seduces a male to have an erection, then she runs away."   Since the rape and murder of Uwa Omozuwa in a church, there has been an alarming trend of posts defending rapists. The participation of a medical doctor in rationalizing rape has shocked Twitter users, leading to concerns about the safety of his patients in his care.  
FG says Domestic Flights may resume June 21
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FG says Domestic Flights may resume June 21

The Federal Government has announced the potential lifting of the ban on domestic flights by June 21.   During the daily briefing of the Presidential Taskforce in Abuja, Dr. Sani Aliyu, the National Coordinator of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, revealed this development.   He emphasized that the aviation sector is expected to establish protocols for the full resumption of domestic flights, possibly starting from June 21.   Additionally, he outlined the requirement for passengers to wear masks or face shields and maintain physical distancing. Airports will also need to designate areas to reflect social distancing measures. “The aviation industry is requested to start developing protocols to allow for domestic flights to resume an...
Baltimore cop is suspended after knocking out a black woman who punched his white colleague twice in the head (Video)
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Baltimore cop is suspended after knocking out a black woman who punched his white colleague twice in the head (Video)

An incident in Baltimore, Maryland has led to the suspension of a police officer. The suspension came after a video surfaced showing the officer punching a black woman, resulting in her being knocked out, after she had punched his white colleague twice in the head. The Baltimore Police Department confirmed that an investigation into the incident has been ordered by Commissioner Michael Harrison. The altercation took place on Friday night in downtown Baltimore, with the video of the incident being widely circulated online. The video shows the confrontation between a black woman and a white police sergeant, which quickly escalates as the woman strikes the sergeant twice before being punched by the officer, causing her to fall to the ground. The woman was subsequently taken into custody an...
Fresh Ebola outbreak recorded in DR Congo
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Fresh Ebola outbreak recorded in DR Congo

The announcement of a new outbreak of the Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo has been made by the World Health Organisation. Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the Director-General of the WHO, revealed the news on Monday, June 1, stating that the republic has recorded six cases of the viral disease, resulting in four deaths. In a tweet, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said, "A new #Ebola outbreak detected in Western #DRC, near Mbandaka, Équateur province. @MinSanteRDC has identified six cases, of which four people have died. The country is also in the final phase of battling Ebola in Eastern DRC, #COVID19 and the world’s largest measles outbreak. @WHO already has staff in Mbandaka, #DRC supporting the new #Ebola outbreak response. This outbreak is a reminder that #COVID19 is no...
Trump engages in crisis discussions with AG Bill Barr and governors from secure White House bunker during fierce protests over George Floyd’s death
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Trump engages in crisis discussions with AG Bill Barr and governors from secure White House bunker during fierce protests over George Floyd’s death

US President Donald Trump reportedly convenes discussions with Attorney General Bill Barr, law enforcement officials, and governors on Monday from a secretive bunker within the White House, amidst ongoing violent protests across the country following George Floyd's death.   According to reports from various US media outlets, Attorney General Bill Barr met with the president on Monday morning, and Trump is set to host a video conference with governors, law enforcement leaders, and US national security officials in the Situation Room to address ways to ensure the safety of American communities amidst the protests sparked by Floyd's killing at the hands of a police officer.   Throughout the weekend, rioters targeted and vandalized businesses and malls, inclu...
Black Lives Matter protest in Victoria Island, Lagos, draws reactions from Nigerians amidst rainy weather
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Black Lives Matter protest in Victoria Island, Lagos, draws reactions from Nigerians amidst rainy weather

Despite the rain, Nigerians took to the streets to protest the killing of George Floyd and to demand an end to racial injustice. The Black Lives Matter Movement in Nigeria (BLMMN) organized the protest, with Josephine Okpara leading the march through the streets of Victoria Island, Lagos alongside other demonstrators. They held up placards with messages such as "Black Lives Matter" and "Justice For George Floyd," condemning the violence against African Americans in the United States. The protest was a response to the death of George Floyd on May 25, 2020, when Minneapolis officer Derek Chauvin knelt on his neck for almost 9 minutes during an arrest. Josephine Okpara, speaking on behalf of the group, emphasized the need for the US to eradicate "white supremacy and e...