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Don’t allow Governor Tambuwal mislead you on Infectious disease bill – Reps tell Governors

15May

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Don’t allow Governor Tambuwal mislead you on Infectious disease bill – Reps tell Governors

The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has been urged by the house of representatives not to be influenced by Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State on the infectious disease bill. Reports from LIB have revealed that the NGF requested the national assembly to suspend the infectious disease bill and engage in consultations with state governments and other stakeholders. The Governors were briefed about the bill by Aminu Tambuwal during a virtual meeting. In response to the forum's statement, the house of representatives stated that Tambuwal's position on the infectious disease bill is influenced by his personal and partisan opposition to the current house leadership under Femi Gbajabiamila. The house of representatives' spokesperson Benjamin Kalu emphasized that the opinion of the Governors...

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Surprise Mental Health Charity Staff on Zoom Call

15May

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Surprise Mental Health Charity Staff on Zoom Call

A staff video meeting of a mental health charity received a surprise visit from Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Ricky Neal, a worker at Crisis Text Line in Atlanta, shared a photo of the royal couple joining their staff Zoom call on Thursday, May 14. "It's not everyday that Meghan and Harry jump into your staff meeting & champion the work you do! Blessed to still be working during these crazy times!" tweeted Neal. The duke and duchess, dressed casually, were seen speaking to the team members from what seemed to be Tyler Perry's Beverly Hills home. Amidst the appreciation from royal fans, some observed the artwork in the background of the call. "Look at the picture art in the background. Yes, they are at Tyler Perry's house. Thanks for sharing!" one person comment...

193 new cases of COVID-19 recorded in Nigeria, total confirmed cases now 5162

15May

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193 new cases of COVID-19 recorded in Nigeria, total confirmed cases now 5162

The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Nigeria has risen to 5162, with 193 new cases reported. The Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC) disclosed that on Thursday, May 14, 2020, 58 of the new cases were recorded in Lagos, 46 in Kano, 35 in Jigawa, 12 in Yobe, 9 in FCT, 7 in Ogun, 5 in Plateau, 5 in Gombe, 4 in Imo, 3 in Edo, 3 in Kwara, 3 in Borno, 1 in Bauchi, 1 in Nasarawa, and 1 in Ondo. Additionally, the NCDC stated that it had corrected an error made in its announcement on Wednesday, May 13. The health agency clarified that two cases reported from Kaduna were repeat tests, leading to a total of 114 confirmed cases in Kaduna. As of Thursday, May 14, a total of 1180 patients have been discharged, and the number of deaths stands at 167. The NCDC accompanied this informat...

Link Between Toxic Waste and Dead Fish Found on Niger Delta Coastline

14May

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Link Between Toxic Waste and Dead Fish Found on Niger Delta Coastline

An investigation conducted by the National Oil Spills Detection and Response Agency has revealed a concerning connection between toxic waste and the discovery of dead fishes along the coastline of the Atlantic Ocean. The agency's findings indicate a high level of toxicity in the dead fishes, likely caused by waste discharge from domestic and industrial sources that find their way into the water body. Director-General of NOSDRA, Idris Musa, clarified that the laboratory tests did not show hydrocarbons (oil) as the likely cause of the fishes' death. He elaborated on the findings, stating; “The results of the laboratory tests were examined to provide clarity and understanding on the analyzed parameters of concern. “The findings did not indicate hydrocarbons (oil) as the likel...

Infinix unveils the masterfully designed Note 7 in the first online smartphone launch with celebrities in Africa

14May

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Infinix unveils the masterfully designed Note 7 in the first online smartphone launch with celebrities in Africa

In a first-of-its-kind event, Infinix Mobility, a renowned smartphone brand, recently unveiled the highly-awaited NOTE 7 in an online launch targeted at the mid-to-high-end market segment in Nigeria. This launch comes after the previous release of the Infinix NOTE series in July 2019. The reveal of the Note 7 was accompanied by a unique online mobile phone launch featuring top Nigerian celebrities from the entertainment industry, including Infinix Mobility’s brand ambassador – Davido, Nancy Isime, Ini Edo, Patoranking, MC Lively, and tech vlogger Fisayo Fosudo, who added humor and fun to the online launch. The event is considered a significant milestone in African smartphone launches. The launch video featuring the celebrities is available on Infinix Mobility’s YouTube channel. The Note...

Burundi’s Expulsion of WHO Team Coordinating Coronavirus Response

14May

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Burundi’s Expulsion of WHO Team Coordinating Coronavirus Response

The government of Burundi has expelled the top World Health Organization (WHO) representative and three other experts who were coordinating the Coronavirus response in the country. Those expelled are WHO's representative Dr Walter Kazadi Mulombo, the country's Coronavirus coordinator Dr Jean Pierre Mulunda Nkata, communicable diseases head Dr Ruhana Mirindi Bisimwa, and a laboratory expert in the testing for COVID-19, Professor Daniel Tarzy. In a letter dated May 12 and addressed to WHO's Africa headquarters, the foreign ministry stated that the four officials "are declared persona non grata and as such, must leave the territory of Burundi" by Friday, May 15. No reason was given for the expulsion, but a Burundian official told AFP news agency, "It is the whole WH...

Tragic Incident in Abia: Man Fatally Attacks Cousin Over Mango Dispute (Warning: Graphic Images)

14May

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Tragic Incident in Abia: Man Fatally Attacks Cousin Over Mango Dispute (Warning: Graphic Images)

The Abia State police command has reported the apprehension of Chinedu Omeonu, a middle-aged man who murdered his cousin, Solomon Monday Orji, in Mgboko Umuoria community, Obingwa Local Government area of Abia State. Reportedly, one of Orji's sons had entered Omeonu’s compound to gather some fallen mango fruits. Omeonu allegedly attacked Orji's son and brutally beat the young boy until he lost consciousness. Orji hurried to Omeonu’s residence to question him about the severe beating of his son. In a fit of rage when confronted by Orji, the suspect assaulted his cousin with a machete as he was leaving, causing Orji's death at the scene from the inflicted injuries. Omeonu was then violently beaten by the community's youths before being handed over to the police. Abia ...

Tragic Incident: Man Allegedly Murders His Cousin Over Mango Dispute in Abia

14May

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Tragic Incident: Man Allegedly Murders His Cousin Over Mango Dispute in Abia

Confirming the arrest, the Abia State police command stated that a middle-aged man identified as Chinedu Omeonu had fatally attacked his cousin, Solomon Monday Orji, in Mgboko Umuoria community situated in Obingwa Local Government area of Abia State. Reports indicated that one of Orji's sons had entered Omeonu's compound to gather some fallen mango fruits. Allegedly, Omeonu assaulted Orji’s son, causing the boy to faint due to severe beating. Upon learning about the incident, Orji rushed to Omeonu’s residence to inquire about the assault on his son. Subsequently, Omeonu attacked Orji with a machete after being confronted, resulting in Orji's tragic demise on the spot. Following this, Omeonu was severely beaten by the community's youths before being handed over to the p...

Mid-air Parachute Entanglement Leads to Terrifying Skydive Accident (Video)

14May

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Mid-air Parachute Entanglement Leads to Terrifying Skydive Accident (Video)

When their parachutes became entangled mid-air, two skydivers fell from the sky and landed on the ground with a hard impact. The frightening incident was filmed by Facebook user Christina Renfroe in Florida on Wednesday, May 13, as she was walking her dog and witnessed the drama unfolding in the sky. She wrote, "Was at the dog park today and this happened. They hit the ground and hard. This was a tandem jump gone horribly wrong! Pray." Later, she updated that both skydivers survived but were in critical condition. Emergency services immediately responded to the scene, miraculously finding both divers alive but in critical condition on the front lawn of a home. Both patients were promptly airlifted to the hospital via helicopter. Watch the video below. ...

Unfortunate Incident: Skydivers’ Mid-Air Parachute Entanglement (Video)

14May

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Unfortunate Incident: Skydivers’ Mid-Air Parachute Entanglement (Video)

Mid-air entanglement caused two skydivers to fall from the sky and land on the ground with force. The terrifying incident occurred in Florida and was captured by Facebook user Christina Renfroe on Wednesday, May 13. Renfroe witnessed the dramatic event while walking her dog. She wrote, "Was at the dog park today and this happened. They hit the ground and hard. This was a tandem jump gone horribly wrong! Pray." Later, Renfroe provided an update, stating that although both skydivers survived, they are in critical condition. Emergency services immediately responded to the scene and discovered both divers alive but in critical condition, on the front lawn of a home. Both individuals were airlifted to the hospital immediately. Watch the vide...