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President Buhari’s decision to remove NEMA DG and appoint retired Air Vice Marshal as a replacement
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President Buhari’s decision to remove NEMA DG and appoint retired Air Vice Marshal as a replacement

​The termination of the Director-General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mustapha Maihaja, by President Buhari has been announced. He has appointed Air Vice Marshal Muhammadu Alhaji Muhammed (pictured above) as the replacement.   An official statement from the office of the Secretary to Government of the Federation (SGF) disclosed that Muhammadu Alhaji's appointment was implemented on Thursday, April 30th, for an initial period of four years in accordance with Section 3 of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) Act.   “The erstwhile Director General, Mustapha Y. Maihaja, has been directed to hand over all official matters to AVM Muhammadu Alhaji Muhammed immediately. The President thanked the outgoing Director-General for his services and charged the new...
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Ogun state residents who work in Lagos will not be allowed to leave the state – Ogun state government announces as lockdown ease begins on May 4
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Ogun state residents who work in Lagos will not be allowed to leave the state – Ogun state government announces as lockdown ease begins on May 4

The residents of Ogun State who commute to work in Lagos will not be permitted to leave the state, as announced by the Ogun State government, as lockdown restrictions ease beginning May 4. With the easing of the lockdown in Lagos, FCT, and Ogun State set to commence on Monday, May 4, the Ogun State government has made it clear that residents working in Lagos will be prevented from traveling to the epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria. Some employees residing in Ogun State but working in Lagos have already started preparing to return to work on Monday, following the directive of the Presidential Task Force on COVID19 for government and private offices to resume activities under strict guidelines after a month of lockdown. It is import...
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UNICEF Head of Communication in Kano Passes Away; Son Indicates COVID-19 Symptoms
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UNICEF Head of Communication in Kano Passes Away; Son Indicates COVID-19 Symptoms

Rabiu Musa, the head of Communications at the UNICEF field office in Kano state, has passed away at the age of 60. He succumbed to a brief illness on Saturday, May 2.   The deceased's son, Musa Rabiu, disclosed to the News Agency of Nigeria NAN that his father had been battling an illness that lasted a few days and exhibited symptoms of COVID-19.   "My dad passed away at about 3 a.m on Saturday after struggling with a sickness for a few days. Although we observed symptoms that we suspect to be of coronavirus, the test results are pending. "A week ago, he complained of sore throat and malaria, but after a few days of medication, he recovered. However, a few days later, he reported having difficulty breathing and feeling breathless even after short walks. He was admitted to the Nati...
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14 more Almajiri children repatraited from Kano state test positive for Coronavirus in Kaduna
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14 more Almajiri children repatraited from Kano state test positive for Coronavirus in Kaduna

The state governor's official Twitter handle announced on Saturday, May 2 that 14 more Almajiris repatriated from Kano to Kaduna have tested positive for Coronavirus. This brings the total number of Almajiris from Kano that have tested positive for the virus in Kaduna to 35. 14 more Almajiris repatriated from Kano to Kaduna state have tested positive for Coronavirus. The fresh cases were disclosed via the state governor's official Twitter handle on Saturday May 2. This brings to 35 the number of Almajiris repatriated from Kano that have tested positive for the novel virus in Kaduna.
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Lagos Reports Four COVID-19 Related Deaths and Discharges 22 Patients
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Lagos Reports Four COVID-19 Related Deaths and Discharges 22 Patients

Lagos state has confirmed the occurrence of four COVID-19 related deaths. The announcement was made by the Lagos State Ministry of Health through its verified Twitter handle on Saturday, May 2. ''Unfortunately, four #COVID-19 deaths were recorded. This brings the total number of #COVID-19 related deaths in Lagos to 25'' the tweet stated Upon this update, the total number of COVID-19 related deaths in Lagos rises to 25. Furthermore, 22 COVID-19 patients have been discharged from the state's Isolation centers. 22 more #COVID19Lagos patients; 8 females & 14 males, all Nigerians were today discharged from our Isolation facilities at Yaba, LUTH & Lekki to reunite with the society. The patients; 19 from L...
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Kano state governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, relaxes lockdown order by President Buhari amid spike in COVID-19 cases in the state
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Kano state governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, relaxes lockdown order by President Buhari amid spike in COVID-19 cases in the state

Amid a spike in the number of COVID-19 cases in the state, Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano has relaxed the lockdown order imposed on the state by President Buhari.   The President had imposed a total lockdown on the state on April 27 to allow health officials to monitor the situation.    During a press conference at the state government house on Saturday evening, May 2, Governor Ganduje announced that there would be free movement in the state on Mondays and Thursdays between 10 am and 4 pm.   He also stated that all major markets in the state would remain closed, except Ya’nkaba and Ya’nlemo markets where vegetables and fruits are sold. Additionally, supermarkets in the state are allowed to operate within the six-hour timeframe with customers observing all COVID-19 precautions. ...
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National Agency For Food and Drug Admnistration And Control (NAFDAC) COVID-19 Pandemic Lockdown and Guidance Note To Companies That Donate or Market Breastmilk Substitues (BMS) For Infants
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National Agency For Food and Drug Admnistration And Control (NAFDAC) COVID-19 Pandemic Lockdown and Guidance Note To Companies That Donate or Market Breastmilk Substitues (BMS) For Infants

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), pursuant to provisions of the NAFDAC Act, CAP N1 LFN 2004 and the MARKETING (BREAST-MILK SUBSTITUTES) ACT CAP M.5 LFN 2004 and the BMS regulations, in keeping with the WHO International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes (BMS) wishes to provide the following clarifications regarding donations of breastmilk substitutes (BMS) in the context of lockdown and financial barriers occasioned by the national response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Companies that market foods for infants and young children (breastmilk substitutes) should not provide free products, samples or reduced-price foods for infants (below 6 months old) to families through health workers or health facilities, except as supplies distributed t...
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See photos of the 3 UNIPORT Students killed and buried in a shallow grave by kidnappers
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See photos of the 3 UNIPORT Students killed and buried in a shallow grave by kidnappers

Three 400 level students of the University of Port harcourt were kidnapped and killed by a group of cultists in Rivers, Port Harcourt.   The late undergraduates, Joy Adoki, Nelson Nwafor and Fortune Obimba, were declared missing by the police on April 19 after Adoki’s brother, Umor, filed a compliant at Eleme Police Division.   It was gathered that the victims were kidnapped on April 7, on the order of one Bright, who told the kidnappers that the victims betrayed him after money was paid into the account of one of them.   According to reports, days after they disappeared, the kidnappers contacted their families and demanded ransom which the families paid. However, despite the payment, the kidnappers failed to release the students as promised, but instead killed and buried them .   A...
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Emir of Rano dies after being hospitalized
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Emir of Rano dies after being hospitalized

The Emir of Rano has passed away after being hospitalized. The late Emir of Rano, Tafida Abubakar Illa, has passed away. Earlier reports indicated that he was referred to Nassarawa Specialist Hospital after being admitted at Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital due to an undisclosed ailment. Secretary of Rano Emirate council, Sank Haruna, confirmed the Kano Monarch's death, stating he received the news at 5pm on Saturday, May 2. The 75-year-old emir, who is survived by two wives and 17 children, will be laid to rest in accordance with Islamic rites.
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Osun Discharges Index Case of Coronavirus after 38 Days
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Osun Discharges Index Case of Coronavirus after 38 Days

After 38 days since being admitted, the index case of Coronavirus in Osun State has been discharged, as confirmed by the state's commissioner for health, Rafiu Isamotu.    The individual, who had arrived in Osun from the United Kingdom, tested negative for the virus twice, leading to the decision to discharge them.   In a statement released on Saturday, May 2, the health commissioner revealed that three health workers in the state have recovered from the disease, bringing the total number of active cases in the state to eight.   Isamotu stated;   “After 38 days since admission, the State of Osun today discharged its COVID-19 index case after testing negative twice for the virus.  “The case had arrived in Osun from the United Kingdom and was admitted to the Isolation Centre before be...
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