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Twelve COVID-19 patients released from the Isolation Center in FCT
13May By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Twelve COVID-19 patients released from the Isolation Center in FCT

A total of twelve coronavirus patients have been discharged from the Isolation & Treatment Centre in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) as their test results for the virus came back negative.   This brings the tally of discharged patients in the FCT to 65. An official tweet from the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) announced the news;   TWELVE (12) NEW DISCHARGED IN THE FCT Twelve (12) #COVID19 patients have been discharged from the Isolation & Treatment Centre in the FCT after their subsequent tests returned Negative. The total number of discharged patients in the FCT is now 65 as at May 12, 2020.      
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Photo of EFCC official who rejected N100m from Chinese nationals to derail an investigation
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Photo of EFCC official who rejected N100m from Chinese nationals to derail an investigation

The brave EFCC official who turned down a bribe of N100 million from Chinese nationals to obstruct an investigation has become an online sensation after his photo was widely circulated. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) recently confirmed the arrest of two Chinese nationals, Meng Wei Kun and Xu Kuoi, for attempting to bribe Lawal Abdullahi, the commission’s Sokoto zonal head of operations, and his team. The suspects, who are officials of Zhounghao Nigeria Limited, a construction company under investigation for alleged conspiracy, abuse of office, misappropriation, diversion of public funds, and money laundering, were caught in the act. Abdullahi has received widespread commendation for his refusal to compromise the case. Below is the photo of Lawal Abdullahi, the EFCC's ...
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Alarming Increase in Deaths in Yobe State
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Alarming Increase in Deaths in Yobe State

Over the last three weeks, a staggering 471 deaths have been reported in five local government areas of Yobe State.   On Tuesday, the state task force on COVID-19 shared this alarming information.   Dr. Muhammad Lawan Gana, the Yobe State Commissioner for Health and vice-chairman of the state COVID-19 Committee on Prevention and Control, revealed the preliminary findings of the "Yobe State Verbal Autopsy" in response to the recent surge in deaths in the state.   Most of the reported deaths were elderly individuals, Dr. Gana stated, adding that the death rate escalated over the three-week period from the last week of April, with a total of 471 reported deaths.   He acknowledged, "57 per cent of those deaths had underlying c...
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Video shows interception of Fulanis from Niger Republic in Enugu
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Video shows interception of Fulanis from Niger Republic in Enugu

Officials of the Taskforce of Enugu South Local Government Area intercepted some Fulanis from Niger Republic.    This interception took place on May 11, along Enugu-Port Harcourt Flyover Garki in Enugu State.    Upon apprehension by the taskforce and members of the community, some of the Niger Republic nationals tried to flee into the bushes and markets. Those caught were paraded alongside the items they had brought into the state.    Here is the video;              View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Lindaikejiblog (@lindaikejiblogofficial) on May 13, 2020 at 12:46am PDT
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The new $3 trillion Coronavirus relief proposal by US Democrats includes $1,200 for every American
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The new $3 trillion Coronavirus relief proposal by US Democrats includes $1,200 for every American

On Tuesday, the US House Democrats, led by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, revealed a new Coronavirus stimulus bill proposal estimated at $3 trillion, which could become the largest economic bailout package worldwide to address the pandemic if signed into law by President Donald Trump. The proposal was crafted by the Democrats without input from Republicans or the White House, and it includes allocating approximately $1 trillion to state, local, and tribal governments. The relief plan involves paying $1,200 to individuals and up to $6,000 per household. It also includes a $600 addition in weekly unemployment insurance, a pause on student loan payments through September, and a new $175 billion benefit to subsidize rent and mortga...
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"Killing people in the name of revenge is not acceptable" President Buhari reacts to the attacks between the Fulani and Addara communities in Kaduna
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"Killing people in the name of revenge is not acceptable" President Buhari reacts to the attacks between the Fulani and Addara communities in Kaduna

President Buhari has strongly expressed his disapproval of retaliatory attacks amidst the ongoing conflicts between the Fulani and Addara communities in Kaduna. He emphasized that resorting to vengeance is unacceptable and condemned the recent outbreaks of violence. President Buhari attributed the escalation of the situation to the abandonment of legal recourse in favor of self-help, cautioning against individuals taking the law into their own hands. The President's stance was conveyed through a statement issued by Garba Shehu, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity.
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Millie Small, the Bournvita girl, dies aged 72
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Millie Small, the Bournvita girl, dies aged 72

The Bournvita girl, Millie Small, has passed away at the age of 72. Cadbury Nigeria Plc announced the sad news, stating that the Jamaican singer reportedly died from a stroke in England. Small, born Millicent Small, gained fame for singing the early Bournvita commercial song "It’s Millie The Bournvita Girl" under the Reggae genre in 1964 in the United Kingdom. Her rendition of the Bournvita song played a pivotal role in popularizing Cadbury Nigeria’s flagship cocoa beverage brand in the sixties. She was also known for her global hit single "My Boy Lollipop," which reached number two in both the US Billboard Hot 100 and the UK Singles Chart in 1964. The high-pitched vocals in this song resonated with her fans worldwide. In 2011, the Governor-General of Jamaica honored Small with a Command...
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Pregnant Katy Perry Shares Struggles with Depression during Coronavirus Pandemic
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Pregnant Katy Perry Shares Struggles with Depression during Coronavirus Pandemic

At 35, Katy Perry has discussed her mental health struggles during the current Coronavirus pandemic.   She took to Twitter to reflect on her state of mind, expressing, "sometimes I don’t know what’s worse trying to avoid the virus or the waves of depression that come with this new norm."     Following her confession about her mental health struggles, fans expressed concern and urged her to stay strong as she is pregnant with her first child.   "Just remember the little light of your life will be in your arms soon," reassured one Twitter user.   "OMG PLS STAY POSITIVE WE ARE HERE FOR YOU," wrote another fan.   Katy Perry is expecting a baby girl with her fiance Orlando Bloom.   Reports from Page Six indicate that Katy and Orlando are planning to marry in June, with hopes for a cere...
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Twelve Coronavirus Patients Released by Kaduna State
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Twelve Coronavirus Patients Released by Kaduna State

After recovering from the disease, the Kaduna state Government has announced that 12 individuals who were confirmed to have Coronavirus have been discharged.   Of the discharged patients, 11 were Almajiris, increasing the total number of released Coronavirus patients in Kaduna state to 27.    Governor Nasir El-Rufai stated in a tweet;    KADUNA UPDATE: 12 Covid-19 patients were discharged today, including 11 almajirai. Kaduna State has now discharged a total of 27 persons.  
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