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South-South Governors Reach Consensus on Regional Security Outfit

5Mar

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South-South Governors Reach Consensus on Regional Security Outfit

The South-South Governors Forum announced on Thursday, March 5, that they have decided to launch a security outfit to address the issue of insecurity in the region. At the end of a meeting with other Governors from the South-South region, Governor Ifeanyi Okowa revealed that they agreed to have the BRACED Commission (Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Edo, and Delta) work out the modalities for the security outfit. He stated; “I am sure you know the five governors standing here out of the six governors in the South-South; We have just finished our governors’ forum meeting. “Unfortunately, the Cross River Governor, Ben Ayade, was held back in Abuja and could not make it to the meeting. “We took very far-reaching decisions and I must than...

Man who sexualized Freeze's 5-year-old son has been identified and arrested

5Mar

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Man who sexualized Freeze's 5-year-old son has been identified and arrested

The man who made inappropriate comments about Daddy Freeze's 5-year-old son has been apprehended. He left a lewd comment on a picture of Freeze's son, prompting the media personality to take action. Following an investigation, Freeze discovered that the man works as a security guard for the agency responsible for his neighborhood's security. Consequently, he took the necessary steps to have the man arrested. Freeze later posted a video of himself and his wife confronting the man and subsequently shared a photo of the man being interrogated at the Divisional Police headquarters in Onikan, Lagos. The perpetrator has been identified and will face legal consequences for his actions.

Good News: First Coronavirus Patient in Spain Recovers with HIV and MS Drugs

5Mar

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Good News: First Coronavirus Patient in Spain Recovers with HIV and MS Drugs

After receiving treatment with an HIV and MS drug, the first coronavirus patient in Spain, 62-year-old Miguel Ángel Benítez, has made a full recovery. According to reports, Benítez was treated at the Virgen del Rocio Hospital in Seville with lopinavir-ritonavir, an antiretroviral drug marketed as Kaletra, in combination with interferon beta, a protein used in the treatment of multiple sclerosis. Santiago Moreno, head of infectious diseases at the Ramón y Cajal hospital in Madrid, explained the effectiveness of the treatment, stating that the SARS-CoV-2 protease is similar to that of HIV and the drug combination inhibits and blocks HIV, showing encouraging results against coronaviruses. While not all coronavirus patients may respond in the same way to this treatment, researchers are...

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Spain’s first coronavirus patient reportedly recovers after receiving HIV And MS Drugs

5Mar

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Spain’s first coronavirus patient reportedly recovers after receiving HIV And MS Drugs

Reports indicate that the first coronavirus patient in Spain has recovered after being treated with an HIV and MS drug. The patient, 62-year-old Miguel Ángel Benítez, was admitted to the Virgen del Rocio Hospital in Seville, where he received lopinavir-ritonavir, an antiretroviral drug marketed as Kaletra, as per Metro UK citing El Pais. Lopinavir-ritonavir, a drug with a decade-long history of treating HIV and AIDS, was used in combination with interferon beta, a protein used in the treatment of multiple sclerosis patients, revealed the news outlet. Infectious diseases head Santiago Moreno at the Ramón y Cajal hospital in Madrid stated that the "SARS-CoV-2 protease is very similar to that of HIV," an alternative name for the novel coronavirus. "This e...

Get a Free Sanitizer and Nose Mask by Visiting Virustracker.Askifa.ng

5Mar

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Get a Free Sanitizer and Nose Mask by Visiting Virustracker.Askifa.ng

UPDATE!!! The Coronavirus, known as COVID-19, has been declared a global pandemic, rapidly spreading across continents, including Africa. The first confirmed case of an infected person was reported in Lagos, Nigeria's largest commercial city, on February 28th. Since then, the city has been on high alert to contain the virus. As the number of suspected cases continues to rise, it is crucial for all Nigerians to take necessary preventive measures to combat the epidemic. In response, Askifa, a leading technology website and platform, is distributing free sanitizers and nose masks to individuals and corporate organizations as part of its commitment to creating a safe environment in Lagos State. Visit Virustra...

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Get a Free Sanitizer and Nose Mask by Visiting Virustracker.Askifa.ng

UPDATE!!! With the Coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, being declared a global pandemic and rapidly spreading across continents, including Africa, it has become crucial to take preventive measures. On the 28th of February, the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in Nigeria was reported in Lagos, the country's most commercialized city. Since then, efforts to contain the virus have been intensified within the city. As the number of suspected cases continues to rise, it is imperative for every individual in Nigeria to adopt relevant preventive measures to combat the epidemic. In light of this, Askifa, a leading technology website/platform, is distributing free sanitizers and nose masks to both individuals and corporate organizations as part of its commitment to creating a safe en...

Boko Haram Attack in Dapchi Leaves 6 Policemen Dead

5Mar

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Boko Haram Attack in Dapchi Leaves 6 Policemen Dead

An attack by Boko Haram insurgents in Dapchi, Yobe State on Wednesday March 4 has resulted in the deaths of 6 policemen and two other individuals. Mohammed Goje, the Executive Secretary of Yobe State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), confirmed the casualties on Thursday March 5, stating that the security agents killed in the attack were Mobile police officers, while the identities of the other two victims are yet to be determined. Accompanied by Goni Bukar, the commissioner for sports and youth development, Goje and his team traveled to Dapchi to remove the bodies of those killed in the attack. He provided the following details: “We have just returned from Dapchi as you can see. We have evacuated eight dead bodies. Six of them could be easily identified as police person...

Boko Haram Militants Slaughter 6 Policemen in Dapchi Assault

5Mar

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Boko Haram Militants Slaughter 6 Policemen in Dapchi Assault

A total of 6 policemen and two others have been killed in an attack carried out by Boko Haram militants in Dapchi, a village in Yobe State on Wednesday, March 4. Mohammed Goje, the Executive Secretary of Yobe State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), disclosed to reporters on Thursday, March 5 that the security personnel killed in the assault were Mobile police officers, while the identities of the other two victims remain unknown. Goje, who was accompanied by Goni Bukar, the commissioner for sports and youth development, on a trip to Dapchi to retrieve the bodies of those killed in the attack, stated that he is in the process of evacuating the corpses. He stated; “We have just returned from Dapchi as you can see. We have evacuated eight dead bodies. Six of them could be ...

Coventry University is coming to a City near You!

5Mar

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Coventry University is coming to a City near You!

Don't miss out! Join us for the Coventry University March Open Day in Accra, Lagos, Abuja, and Port Harcourt. This is a great opportunity to engage with the Coventry University representatives, explore study options, inquire about the newly introduced 2-year post-study work visa for 2020/21, apply for the May and September 2020 academic start dates, and secure an automatic £2,500 scholarship on: Accra – Friday 6th March 2020 4pm - 7pm Alisa Hotels 19/21, Dr. Issert Street, North Ridge, Accra, Ghana. Lagos – Saturday 7th March 2020 4pm - 7pm L'eola Hotel No. 1, Mogambo Close, Off Emmanuel Street, Behind Mobil Filling Station, Maryland, Lagos Abuja - Sunday 8th March 2020 4pm - 7pm Newton Park Hotels Annex ...

Coventry University brings the Open Day to Your City!

5Mar

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Coventry University brings the Open Day to Your City!

Don't miss out! Join us at the March Open Day in Accra, Lagos, Abuja, and Port Harcourt to engage with the Coventry University team, explore study options, discover the new 2-year post-study work visa for 2020/21, and apply for the upcoming academic start dates in May and September 2020, plus an automatic £2,500 scholarship at: Accra – Friday 6th March 2020, 4pm - 7pm Alisa Hotels, 19/21, Dr. Issert Street, North Ridge, Accra, Ghana. Lagos – Saturday 7th March 2020, 4pm - 7pm, L'eola Hotel, No. 1, Mogambo Close, Off Emmanuel Street, Behind Mobil Filling Station, Maryland, Lagos Abuja - Sunday 8th March 2020, 4pm - 7pm, Newton Park Hotels Annex, Plot 24, Alexandra Close, Off Ahmadu Bello Way, By Bannex Junction, Wuse 2, Abuja ...