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Niger state Councillor absconds with Coronavirus palliative grains
15Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Niger state Councillor absconds with Coronavirus palliative grains

The news of a Niger State councillor who absconded with 30 bags of grains meant for COVID-19 palliative distribution in his constituency has caused a stir. The Secretary to the State Government and Chairman of the state’s Task Force on COVID-19, Alhaji Ahmed Ibrahim Matane, has confirmed the incident and issued an order for the councillor's arrest. The councillor, who was part of a committee responsible for distributing the grains to his community, has disappointed the state government with his actions. In response, security operatives have been deployed to apprehend him. Matane expressed his disappointment and informed the media that committees comprising of a councillor, party chairman, ward head, and a religious leader were established in each of the 274 wards in the state to monitor ...
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15Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Coronavirus: Sex scandals hit COVID-19 centres as those in quarantine are now ‘engaging in sexual acts’ with each other Coronavirus: Sex scandals hit COVID-19 centres as those in quarantine are now ‘engaging in sexual acts’ with each other

The Ministry of Health permanent secretary in Uganda has disclosed that individuals in institutional quarantine in Uganda have initiated sexual activities with each other. Permanent Secretary Diana Atwine mentioned during a recent interview on Radio One talk show, as reported by WatchDog Uganda, that most of the quarantined individuals in hotels have started to engage in sexual activities by moving to each other's rooms. She expressed the Ministry of Health's serious concern as this practice is undermining the government's efforts to control the spread of Coronavirus in Uganda. "Ugandans are not serious. Some who are in quarantine have even begun having (sexual) affairs. They move to rooms of others in the hotels where we have placed them. Ot...
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Nigerians with N100 Airtime Top-Up and N5,000 Account Balance Eligible for Conditional Cash Transfer Benefits
15Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Nigerians with N100 Airtime Top-Up and N5,000 Account Balance Eligible for Conditional Cash Transfer Benefits

The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management, and Social Development, Hajiya Sadiya Umar Farouq, has announced that urban poor dwellers with an account balance of N5,000 or less will be included in the beneficiaries of the Federal Government Conditional Cash Transfer scheme. During a briefing with State House correspondents in Abuja on Tuesday, April 14, the minister also mentioned that individuals who purchase N100 call credit will be considered as part of the poor and vulnerable eligible for the scheme. She confirmed that N-Power beneficiaries were receiving their stipends and revealed that the expansion of the social register was in response to President Muhammadu Buhari's directive to increase the number of...
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Tragic Loss for Evelyn Lozada as Her Step Father Succumbs to Covid-19
15Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Tragic Loss for Evelyn Lozada as Her Step Father Succumbs to Covid-19

Following the unfortunate death of her step father Larry due to Covid-19, Basketball Wives' star, Evelyn Lozada has shared a heartfelt tribute in his honor.   An emotional Lozada posted a picture of Larry in his younger years wearing a New York Mets tank top while cradling her daughter Shaniece Hairston, 26, when she was just a baby.     Lozada disclosed that her step father passed away from the virus on Monday, April 13, expressing her grief with the following message:   On Monday 4/6/20 I lost my stepfather Larry to Covid-19. Larry, as you sit in heaven enjoying the company of God, I say thank you for the great memories & thank you for being the greatest stepfather a girl can ask for! Happy birthday in paradise      Lozada, who was formerly married to ex-Cincinnati Beng...
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Tragic News: Bayelsa Billionaire and Governorship Aspirant Dies During Plastic Surgery in Lagos
15Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Tragic News: Bayelsa Billionaire and Governorship Aspirant Dies During Plastic Surgery in Lagos

Keneibi Okoko, a 43-year-old billionaire and former People's Democratic Party Governorship aspirant in the 2019 election, has passed away. Reports indicate that the politician died during a liposuction surgery in Lagos on April 14 due to a power outage in the theater room, caused by the backup generator's failure. Liposuction is a surgical procedure aimed at removing excess fat from various parts of the body such as the thighs, hips, buttocks, abdomen, arms, neck, or back. Youth leader of the PDP, Oyinemi Nicholas Endeley, confirmed Keneibi's passing. Before his demise, he served as the CEO of Kenedi Engineering. In a heartfelt tribute, Endeley expressed his shock and sorrow over Keneibi's unexpected death. Another individual, Gift Moncherry, also shared a touc...
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Bayelsa Billionaire and Governorship Aspirant Dies during Plastic Surgery in Lagos
15Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Bayelsa Billionaire and Governorship Aspirant Dies during Plastic Surgery in Lagos

A tragic incident has led to the demise of Keneibi Okoko, a prominent figure in Bayelsa known for his wealth and political aspirations.   Okoko, aged 43, passed away while undergoing a liposuction surgery in Lagos on April 14. His untimely death occurred in the operating room due to a power outage, as the backup generator failed to function.     Liposuction is a surgical procedure aimed at removing excess fat from various parts of the body such as thighs, hips, buttocks, abdomen, arms, neck, or back.   Oyinemi Nicholas Endeley, a youth leader of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), confirmed Okoko's passing. Prior to his death, Okoko served as the CEO of Kenedi Engineering and stood as a governorship aspirant under...
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China Approves Two Coronavirus Vaccines for Human Trials
15Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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China Approves Two Coronavirus Vaccines for Human Trials

China has given the green light for the human trial of two Coronavirus vaccines as part of its efforts to curb the spread of the disease within the country. According to state-owned news agency Xinhua, the Chinese Government has approved the two experimental vaccines developed by a Beijing-based unit of Sinovac Biotech and the Wuhan Institute of Biological Products, which is affiliated with the state-owned China National Pharmaceutical Group. The government aims to commence human testing of the vaccines following successful animal trials. "We can confirm now that three particular vaccines are being tested in China, and the National Health Commission has said it will have to clear a number of...
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COVID-19: We lack capacity, resources to cater for over 2000 Nigerians abroad who want to return to the country – FG
15Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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COVID-19: We lack capacity, resources to cater for over 2000 Nigerians abroad who want to return to the country – FG

COVID-19: Lack of Capacity and Resources to Accommodate Over 2000 Nigerians Abroad Wanting to Return Home - FG The Federal Government of Nigeria has disclosed its financial incapacity to support the over 2000 Nigerians living abroad who have expressed their desire to return home since the global outbreak of the Coronavirus disease. According to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, more than 2000 Nigerians residing in the UK, US, China, UAE, and Sudan are seeking to return to Nigeria. However, the government lacks sufficient isolation centers to accommodate them for the mandatory 14-day quarantine upon their arrival in the country. The Foreign Affairs ministry is collaborating with the Nigerian Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and some airlines to facilitate the repatr...
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Police Officer Shoots Nigerian Man’s Car Tires Amid Coronavirus Lockdown
15Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Police Officer Shoots Nigerian Man’s Car Tires Amid Coronavirus Lockdown

A Nigerian man shared a shocking experience of how a police officer shot his car's tires while he was heading to the bank to withdraw money for his family's food during the lockdown due to Coronavirus in Anambra State. The Anambra native, Muokwe Henry Jones, revealed that the incident took place in Umunze community. Despite pleading with the police officers to allow him to withdraw money to care for his family, they insisted on being settled before shooting his car's tires. According to him, the police officer accused him of defying the state government's order on movement restrictions due to the Coronavirus outbreak and even threatened to kill him. The man also alleged that the police officer captured the incident with his phone. B...
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Lagos State Identifies 119 People with COVID-19 Symptoms in House-to-House Search
15Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Lagos State Identifies 119 People with COVID-19 Symptoms in House-to-House Search

The Commissioner for Health in Lagos State, Prof. Akin Abayomi, revealed that 119 individuals demonstrating COVID-19 symptoms have been found in the state through a comprehensive house-to-house search.   During a press briefing on Tuesday, April 14, Abayomi announced that the search had reached a total of 118,000 households and identified potential COVID-19 cases in communities.   The Lagos State Government initiated a house-to-house search on Thursday, April 9, to locate potential Coronavirus patients as part of efforts to contain the spread of the disease in the state, which has the highest number of COVID-19 patients in the country.   As a result of the search, 119 individuals displaying symptoms suggestive of COVID-19 were identified.   Abayomi explained, "We have commenced an ac...
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