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Record of N25.8bn in Donations to Tackle Coronavirus in Nigeria
18Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Record of N25.8bn in Donations to Tackle Coronavirus in Nigeria

Confirming a notable progression, the contributions for combating Coronavirus in Nigeria have reached N25.8bn as disclosed in a statement by Isaac Okoroafor, the Director of Corporate Communications at the Central Bank of Nigeria.   In the statement revealed on Friday, Mr. Okoroafor acknowledged the coalition's appreciation to all entities and individuals who have generously contributed to this fund. He encouraged others to also consider joining this national solidarity effort to not only provide medical equipment and materials but also urgently needed support to the underprivileged segments of society.   “We urge others to consider contributing to this national solidarity to provide not only medical equipment and materials but also to render urgently needed palliatives to the poor a...
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Innocent Okoduwa Launches Mobile App For RWJ Oil Diesel Delivery
18Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Innocent Okoduwa Launches Mobile App For RWJ Oil Diesel Delivery

Innovative Mobile App Launched by Innocent Okoduwa for RWJ Oil Diesel Delivery Recently, Innocent Okoduwa, the CEO of RWJ oil and gas limited (Roy Wealth Jnr), has introduced an innovative solution set to revolutionize the Nigerian petroleum industry. In a recent interview with journalists, Okoduwa voiced his concerns about the daily struggles faced by citizens in obtaining diesel and other petroleum products. He stated, "The frustrating situations citizens go through every day to get diesel and other petroleum products are uncalled for." Highlighting the impact of such challenges, he noted, "People get frustrated when they experience an unexpected delay in their journey due to unforeseen fuel situations, which sometimes put them in a position where they become victims of robbery."...
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Abba Kyari’s body arrives Abuja; to be buried in line with procedure for deceased Coronavirus patients (photos)
18Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Abba Kyari’s body arrives Abuja; to be buried in line with procedure for deceased Coronavirus patients (photos)

The remains of Abba Kyari, the former Chief of Staff to President Buhari, have been brought to the Defence House in Abuja for burial. Senior Special Assistant to President Buhari on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, stated that Kyari will be laid to rest following the guidelines set by the NCDC and the Federal Ministry of Health for the burial of Coronavirus patients. Garba mentioned that Kyari's wife has requested to see his body before the private burial ceremony later today. Abba Kyari passed away on Friday, April 17th due to Coronavirus. The article also contains several images and an Instagram post related to the event.
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Kenyan Landlords and Tenants Association Orders Rent Suspension
18Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Kenyan Landlords and Tenants Association Orders Rent Suspension

The Landlords and Tenants Association (LATAK) in Kenya has issued a directive for all tenants to cease paying their rent until further notice due to the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic.    This announcement came during a recent press conference where the association's Secretary-General, Ben Liyai, revealed that they had already communicated with its members regarding the issue. Liyai argued that businesses had been disrupted and the economy was declining due to the Coronavirus outbreak.    According to the association, tenants should not expect any form of harassment from their landlords for rent payment, as they have engaged with landlords across the country to provide tenants with rent waivers for the months of April, May, and June.   ‘‘LATAK directs all te...
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The Universe smiled on the family of Sunday Nweke as Billionaire businessman, Dr. Ifeanyi Odii erased poverty from the lives of the Nwekes
18Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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The Universe smiled on the family of Sunday Nweke as Billionaire businessman, Dr. Ifeanyi Odii erased poverty from the lives of the Nwekes

The Nweke family experienced a turning point when billionaire businessman, Dr. Ifeanyi Odii, eradicated poverty from their lives through his foundation, the Ebele & Anyichuks Foundation. This act of generosity was sparked when Dr. Ifeanyi Odii came across a social media post about Master Chiagozie Sunday Nweke, who sold sachet water on the streets while using a crutch due to having one amputated leg. Moved by compassion, the philanthropic mogul inquired about the situation and offered the child a university-level scholarship through his foundation. Additionally, he provided Mr. and Mrs. Nweke with a sum of N1m to support their trade, as they relied on their son's daily sachet water sales for survival. In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, Dr. Ifeanyi Odii also donated N150m to the Ebele...
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Brother Arrested for Killing His Sibling over Alleged Sexual Relations with Their Mother
18Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Brother Arrested for Killing His Sibling over Alleged Sexual Relations with Their Mother

Reports from the Kenyan police indicate that a 36-year-old man from Bokisero-Nyabwari Village in Nyamira North Sub-County has been apprehended for the murder of his younger brother. The incident allegedly occurred after he caught his sibling engaging in sexual intercourse with their 55-year-old mother, Doria Moraa Nyachuba. Apparently, Evans Mamboleo Nyachuba had gone to visit their mother around 8:30pm and discovered his 31-year-old brother, Fred Onsongo Nyachuba, in the act. He then proceeded to fatally injure his brother by smashing his face and the back of his head with a plank. Philip Masenge, the chief of Bokisaba Location, has confirmed the arrest and detention of Mamboleo at the Ekerenyo police post. The deceased's body has been taken to the Nyamira Count...
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Check Out the Top Four Stories from Daily Times Nigeria Today.
18Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Check Out the Top Four Stories from Daily Times Nigeria Today.

Ultimate Love: Roksie Reveals Our Biggest Sacrifice Nollywood Actress Yewande Adekoya Welcomes New Baby Girl COVID-19: Burna Boy, Celine Dion, Nyovest, and Others to Hold Concert for Health Workers Lockdown: Wike Announces Arrest and Quarantine of 22 EXXON Mobil Employees  
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Coronavirus: All those who recently visited  St. Edwards hospital in Lagos advised to self-isolate
18Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Coronavirus: All those who recently visited  St. Edwards hospital in Lagos advised to self-isolate

The management of St. Edwards hospital in Lagos has advised all individuals who recently visited the facility to self-isolate. This comes after one of its patients tested positive for Coronavirus. The patient, who was admitted on April 11 with cardiac symptoms, tested positive after a call from the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control on April 12. The hospital has directed those who visited between April 11 and April 15 to self-isolate for 14 days, stay at home, and avoid contact with others, including their family. The hospital has also been cooperating with health agencies and has been decontaminated in line with guidelines from the NCDC. In a clarification on Twitter, the hospital stated that it does not treat COVID-19 patients and that the positive case was sent to an isolation center...
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Repentant bandits surrender arms in Zamfara
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Repentant bandits surrender arms in Zamfara

The surrender of arms by repentant bandits in Zamfara has been marked with a significant event. The Zamfara State Government has taken custody of a large cache of arms and ammunitions that were willingly surrendered by former bandits. During a recent inspection of the arms at the headquarters of Operation Hadarin Daji in Gusau, the state capital, Governor Bello Matawale of Zamfara made a commitment to allocate 200 Hilux vehicles and 190 motorcycles to security operatives in the state. This allocation aims to reinforce the ongoing campaign against banditry in various parts of the state. The surrendered weapons include 1 General Purpose Machine Gun (GPMG), 3 Fabrique Nationale (FN) rifles, and 1 AK-47 rifle. Additionally, troops captured a total of 14 AK-47 rifles and 10,000 rounds of 7.6...
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