Umuada group confronted by Coronavirus taskforce during meeting
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Umuada group confronted by Coronavirus taskforce during meeting

An Umuada group in one of the South-East states was dispersed with a cane by Coronavirus Taskforce officials, as seen in a video that has gone viral on social media. Members of the married women/daughters group were accused of violating an order against public gatherings, following the coronavirus outbreak in the country. The items they left behind were reportedly confiscated. Below is the viral video: View this post on Instagram ...
Don’t use COVID-19 to loot- ICPC warns public officers
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Don’t use COVID-19 to loot- ICPC warns public officers

The public officers have been strongly warned by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) against using the management of Coronavirus disease as an avenue to embezzle public funds. The commission cautioned public officers against inflating and padding the cost of items being procured under emergencies and stressed that COVID-19 should not be an excuse for corruption in any sector of the economy. ICPC issued this warning in a statement released on March 31st, emphasizing that emergency response is not immune to corruption risks, especially amid the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. The advisory specifically highlighted the corruption vulnerabilities in COVID-19 management and response, urging compliance with laid-down procedures, due diligence, and financial c...
Heartbreaking: Woman’s Last Goodbye to Mother via FaceTime Before Covid-19 Death
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Heartbreaking: Woman’s Last Goodbye to Mother via FaceTime Before Covid-19 Death

Sharing the emotional experience, a woman recounted the poignant moment she bid her mother farewell over FaceTime before the latter succumbed to Covid-19, with the assistance of a nurse at a hospital in Washington. Michelle Bennett was informed by medical staff that she couldn't be physically present with her 75-year-old mother, Carolann Christine Gann, who had contracted the virus at Swedish Issaquah hospital in Washington. Fearing that her mother might not survive the illness, Bennett was deeply concerned about not being able to say her final goodbyes to her ailing mother. On March 26, nurse Tatyana, recognizing that Gann's condition was rapidly deteriorating, took the initiative to facilitate a farewell call between Bennett and her mother via FaceTime using her personal cell phone...
Heartbreaking story of a daughter saying goodbye to her mother over FaceTime before she lost her battle with COVID-19
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Heartbreaking story of a daughter saying goodbye to her mother over FaceTime before she lost her battle with COVID-19

One woman shared a heart-wrenching experience of getting to bid farewell to her mother over FaceTime just before she succumbed to Coronavirus, all made possible by the assistance of a nurse at a Washington hospital.   Michelle Bennett was informed by medical staff that she couldn't be physically present with her 75-year-old mother, Carolann Christine Gann, who had contracted COVID-19 at Swedish Issaquah hospital in Washington. Worried that her mother might not survive the disease, Michelle was fearful of not being able to say her final goodbyes to her ailing mom.   On March 26, a nurse named Tatyana, recognizing Gann's deteriorating condition, took the initiative to put on protective gear and used her personal cell phone to facilitate a FaceTime farewell between Bennett and her mot...
'Former Super Eagles star Julius Aghahowa explains why he chose to become an agent over coaching after retirement'
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'Former Super Eagles star Julius Aghahowa explains why he chose to become an agent over coaching after retirement'

Julius Aghahowa, former Wigan and Super Eagles of Nigeria star striker, has shared his reasons for not pursuing a coaching career like many footballers after retiring from the sport. Despite the trend of former Super Eagles players such as Austin Eguavoen, Samson Siasia, Christian Chukwu, Stephen Keshi, and more recently, Joseph Yobo transitioning into coaching roles, Aghahowa, known for his somersaults during his playing days, has chosen not to follow suit. He cited the "poor treatment" experienced by Nigerian coaches as a major factor in his decision.                               Aghahowa highlighted the issue of unpaid salaries, referring to the cases of coaches like Christian Chukwu and Stephen Keshi, w...
Riot Breaks Out in Kaduna Prison Over Suspected Coronavirus Case
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Riot Breaks Out in Kaduna Prison Over Suspected Coronavirus Case

Today, on March 31, inmates at the Medium Custodial Centre in Kaduna sparked a riot due to rumors of a suspected COVID-19 case within the facility.   The prisoners sought release from the congested centre after claims emerged of an awaiting trial inmate infecting two others with Coronavirus.   According to The Nation, the center's personnel had a challenging time, resorting to firing shots to quell the inmates' agitation.   Sanusi Muazu Danmusa, the Controller of the Kaduna Command of the Correctional Centre, dismissed allegations of a Coronavirus-infected inmate at the facility, attributing today's unrest to a "mere misunderstanding."    Danmusa clarified, saying;   “We only had a mere misunderstanding and we have resolved it. Our environment is now peaceful and calm.” “There is n...
Riot Erupts in Kaduna Prison Due to Suspected Coronavirus Case
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Riot Erupts in Kaduna Prison Due to Suspected Coronavirus Case

Today, March 31, inmates of Medium Custodial Centre in Kaduna engaged in a riot over a rumored suspected case of COVID-19 at the facility. The prisoners demanded release from the congested center, alleging that an awaiting trial inmate had infected two other inmates with Coronavirus. According to reports by The Nation, the personnel of the center had a tough time, including firing shots to calm the fraying nerves of the inmates. The Controller of the Kaduna Command of the Correctional Centre, Sanusi Muazu Danmusa, however, dismissed claims of an infected inmate, describing today's uprising as a "mere misunderstanding". He said: “We only had a mere misunderstanding and we have resolved it. Our environment is now peaceful and calm....
IGP Adamu Mohammed and 11 other police officers receive negative Coronavirus test results
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IGP Adamu Mohammed and 11 other police officers receive negative Coronavirus test results

The results of the Coronavirus tests conducted on the Inspector General of Police, Adamu Mohammed, and 11 other police officers have returned negative. According to a statement from the Force Spokesperson, DCP Frank Mba, the IGP and the police officers submitted their samples for testing last Friday, and the results confirmed that they were not infected. The list of police officers who tested negative includes Principal Staff Officer to the IGP, Idowu Owohunwa; Head of the Force Technical Intelligence Unit, Lanre Ogunlowo; Personal Physician to the IGP, Dr. Nonye Welle, and others like the Medical Officer, Police Clinic at the Force Headquarters, Dr. Titus Adegbite; Secretary to the IGP, Moses Jolugbo, and five other close aides to the police boss. Empha...