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7 health workers in Borno test positive for Coronavirus

24Apr

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7 health workers in Borno test positive for Coronavirus

Confirmation has been made that 7 health workers in Borno state have tested positive for Coronavirus. The confirmation came from Dr. Salihu Kwaya-Bura, the Secretary of Borno High Powered Response Team on Convid-19. Dr. Kwaya-Bura, who also serves as the state's Commissioner for Health, announced this on Friday, April 24. He went on to reveal that the state has recorded a total of 15 cases, including two fatalities. The commissioner expressed gratitude to the residents of Borno for adhering to the lockdown order imposed by the state government. He also mentioned that efforts are underway to adjust the lockdown order in light of the start of Ramadan.

Police arrest suspect for setting government generator ablaze in Anambra

24Apr

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Police arrest suspect for setting government generator ablaze in Anambra

The police have apprehended a suspect who is believed to have vandalized a government property. Following a tip-off on Friday, April 24 at around 09:30am, the Police operatives attached to the Command Special Anti Robbery Squad (SARS) in Anambra State arrested a 27-year-old suspect, Ekenedilichukwu Ebuka, from Nibo in Anambra State. The suspect allegedly set fire to a government Mikano generator that was used to power street lights located at Umuokpu in Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State on Thursday, April 23 at about 10:30pm. The Anambra State Police Public Relations Officer, Mohammed Haruna, has confirmed the incident and stated that the case is currently under investigation to determine the motive behind the suspect's actions. Following this investigation, the suspect ...

Nigerian man battling to survive COVID-19 in the UK begs Nigerians to take it seriously and stop "bashing" the president for ordering a lockdown

24Apr

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Nigerian man battling to survive COVID-19 in the UK begs Nigerians to take it seriously and stop "bashing" the president for ordering a lockdown

The UK hospital currently treats a Nigerian man who recently tested positive for Coronavirus. He pleads with Nigerians to take the pandemic seriously and adhere to all government guidelines to limit the spread of the dreaded disease. The man shared on Twitter, urging people not to criticize the President for ordering the lockdown, emphasizing that all actions are for the collective good. He shared his personal experience of testing positive and not having access to food, highlighting the severity of the situation. Additionally, he expressed concerns about possibly infecting his baby. A Instagram post embed shows the plea for Nigerians to understand the seriousness of the situation and not criticize the government's efforts.

Nigerian Patient in the UK Urges Fellow Nigerians to Take COVID-19 Seriously and Stop Criticizing the President for Imposing a Lockdown

24Apr

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Nigerian Patient in the UK Urges Fellow Nigerians to Take COVID-19 Seriously and Stop Criticizing the President for Imposing a Lockdown

A Nigerian man undergoing treatment in a UK hospital after testing positive for Coronavirus has made a plea to his fellow Nigerians to take the pandemic seriously and adhere to all government-issued guidelines to contain the spread of the virus. He emphasized that now is not the time to criticize the President for implementing the lockdown, as everything is being done for the welfare of all citizens. "Nigerians, this is not the time to bash the President @MBuhari on the lockdown. Everything the government is doing is for the betterment of every citizen in the country. For the past 13 days, I have not had any food, and my main concern is to survive this deadly virus. My test just came back positive for Covid19, and I can t...

The recent announcement from the Lagos State Isolation center brings good news as 10 COVID-19 patients have been discharged. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu shared the update on Twitter, revealing that the discharged patients comprised three females, seven males, and three foreigners (two Indians and one Filipino). This development marks a positive step in the fight against the pandemic.
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10 COVID-19 patients discharged in Lagos

24Apr

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The recent announcement from the Lagos State Isolation center brings good news as 10 COVID-19 patients have been discharged. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu shared the update on Twitter, revealing that the discharged patients comprised three females, seven males, and three foreigners (two Indians and one Filipino). This development marks a positive step in the fight against the pandemic. 10 COVID-19 patients discharged in Lagos

10 COVID-19 patients have been discharged from the Lagos State Isolation center. The state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu who announced this via Twitter on Friday April 24, said the 10 discharged patients are three females and seven males including three foreigners, two Indians and one Filipino.

Test results of Chinese doctors who arrived the country to help in fight against Coronavirus is not yet ready – FG

24Apr

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Test results of Chinese doctors who arrived the country to help in fight against Coronavirus is not yet ready – FG

The Federal Government has provided an update on the status of the Coronavirus tests conducted on the 15-member Chinese medical team who recently arrived in the country to aid in the fight against the disease. Minister of State for Health, Dr. Adeleke Mamora revealed during the daily briefing of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 that the test results are not yet available. Dr. Mamora also commented on the health status of the Chinese doctors, who completed their mandatory 14-day quarantine on April 22. He stated that the results of the tests are pending and assured the public that as soon as the results are obtained, the country will be informed. He advised Nigerians to be patient while emphasizing the government's commitment to ensuring the protection of the citizens' health and w...

Old Mutual’s E-Claims Channels Expand Insurance Benefits Access

24Apr

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Old Mutual’s E-Claims Channels Expand Insurance Benefits Access

Old Mutual Nigeria has introduced an electronic channel to ensure continuous and convenient access to insurance benefits for its customers, amidst the business lockdowns enforced to combat the rapid spread of COVID-19 in Nigeria. The Nigerian subsidiary of Old Mutual Limited, a pan-African insurance firm and global financial services provider, has announced the launch of an e-claims channel that allows policyholders to make claims through its digital and mobile-friendly e-commerce web portal, ensuring uninterrupted access to the benefits of insurance during the lockdown. This initiative aligns with the company's commitment to delivering accessible, swift, convenient, affordable, and exceptional customer-service inspired insurance services to Nigerian customers. Alero Ladipo, Executiv...

Twenty-two Traders Arrested in Rivers State for Violating Lockdown Order

24Apr

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Twenty-two Traders Arrested in Rivers State for Violating Lockdown Order

The Rivers State Government has confirmed that 22 traders were arrested for violating the lockdown order by entering the state from Anambra and neighboring Abia State. The traders claimed they were not aware of the lockdown order in the state. Meanwhile, the driver of the truck, Mr Chijioke John, stated that he was traveling to Onne from Onitsha but picked up the women at Ihiala in Anambra State. He mentioned that he took pity on them as they were standing on the road. The Rivers State Health Commissioner, Professor Chike Princewill, mentioned that the arrested traders will undergo coronavirus screening to determine their status. After the screening, the traders will be tried in accordance with the laws in place to protect the people of Rivers State. The health commissioner...

NSCDC arrest 2 Nigerien sisters serving as informants to Zamfara bandits

24Apr

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NSCDC arrest 2 Nigerien sisters serving as informants to Zamfara bandits

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has apprehended two Nigerien sisters who were serving as informants to bandits in the Anka local government area of Zamfara State. They were captured alongside another individual by NSCDC operatives on surveillance patrol along Bagega road in Anka council area, acting on intelligence. One of the suspects, a male identified as Shafiu Abdullahi, confessed to aiding a suspected leader of a cattle rustling and kidnapping gang named "Shaho" by providing him with supplies. The commandant of the corps, Aliyu Garba, revealed that the two sisters from the Madawa district of Kwanni in Niger Republic, named Binta and Balki Hussaini, are girlfriends of a bandit known as "Jijji," believed to be involved in terrorizing residents of Anka as a cattle rustler....

South Africans mock their President, Cyril Ramaphosa after he struggled with putting on a face mask (video)

24Apr

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South Africans mock their President, Cyril Ramaphosa after he struggled with putting on a face mask (video)

South Africans have found humor in an incident involving their President, Cyril Ramaphosa, who was seen struggling to put on a face mask. The #MaskChallenge has gained traction on Twitter as citizens shared their reactions to the video. In the footage, President Ramaphosa initially placed the mask across his eyes before attempting to adjust it to cover his nose and mouth. Despite his efforts, he faced difficulties and had to make several attempts to get it right. Following the incident, South Africans took to Twitter to poke fun at the President's mask-wearing technique. Some questioned why he initially wore the mask over his eyes, while others came to his defense by sharing a video of a health worker doing the same. The video of the incident, along with various reactions from South Af...