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Lockdown Violation: There should be a more Lenient way of punishing the Innocent – Shehu Sani
Former Kaduna Lawmaker, Shehu Sani has reacted to the varying punishments from the federal government on citizens who violate the stay-at-home order. He said the poor did not bring Covid-19 into the country and so should not be convicted over the lockdown violation as there are more lenient ways to punish them. He further condemned the method in which the government has adopted to identify beneficiaries of the Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) scheme. “In a country where the minimum wage is officially 30k;to deny a citizen 5k because he has 5k in his account under lockdown with no end in…
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Africa must be accorded damages and Liability Compensation from China – Oby Ezekwesili
Former minster of education, Oby Ezekwesili says China must compensate Africa for the damage it has caused as it has spread a very deadly virus across the continent. According to an article she wrote for Washington Post, Ezekwesili said China should immediately announce a complete write-off of the more than $140 billion that its government, banks and contractors extended to countries in Africa between 2000 and 2017. See the article below: The COVID19 pandemic has dealt a severe injury to Africa’s development prospects and worsened the conditions of its poor and vulnerable. Although there are calls for voluntary international aid…
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Abuja Taxi Driver who stripped Naked to resist arrest has been sentenced to Six Months in Prison
The Abuja taxi driver, Emmanuel Imhoudu who stripped naked to resist arrest after his vehicle was impounded by security operatives on the 13th of April has been given a 6 months jail sentence for violating the lockdown order issued by the federal government. Following his arraignment before an Abuja Magistrate court on three count charges, the taxi driver was handed a 6 months jail sentence (two months for each count) with an option of N10,000 fine. He was also directed to make a public apology on any television network.
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Former DELSU SUG President drowns in a River in Delta State
Efebe Augustine, a former SUG president of Delta State University (DELSU) has been confirmed dead after drowning in a river in Abraka, Delta State. The deceased who swam to a restricted area while swimming with his friends, couldn’t save himself as a rope prevented him from doing so. Efebe’s corpse was retrieved by local divers and has been moved to a morgue. Friends of the deceased are now penning down tributes to him. Levi Nwachinemere wrote; I still don’t want to believe it’s true but I have toEfebe Onoriode Augustine was a man with a strong heartYou adviced me after I emerged during…
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Ben Murray-Bruce confirms death of Former Senator Keniebi Okoko who passed away during plastic surgery
Former Senator representing Bayelsa East Senatorial district, Ben Murray-Bruce has confirmed the death of billionaire and former Bayelsa Governorship aspirant, Keniebi Okoko. LIB reported yesterday that the 43-year-old billionaire politician died while reportedly undergoing liposuction surgery in Lagos on April 14. It was gathered that he died in the theater room in Lagos because of power outage, as the backup generator refused to come up. Ben Murray-Bruce who confirmed the death of the deceased on Twitter, described him as a “star”. He also sent out condolences to all the loved ones Keniebi left behind. He tweeted; I am saddened by the news of the death…
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Maltreatment of Nigerians in China has been sorted out – Speaker Says, Praises A.C Razak Lawal For Standing Up For Nigerians
Femi Gbajabiamila, Speaker of the House of Representatives has said that the maltreatment of Nigerians in China has been resolved between both countries. The Speaker who disclosed this on Twitter, said the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria has communicated his finding on the issue. Gbajabiamila also expressed hope of future communication being swift and clear even where there are allegations of wrongdoing by citizens of other countries. He tweeted; “I’m glad the matter of maltreatment of Nigerians in China has been sorted out between both countries. The ambassador has communicated his findings and we hope that moving forward, communication will be swift and clear…
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Ken Saro-Wiwa Jnr dies of Stroke
Son of environmental activist, Ken Saro-wiwa has died of stroke in the UK. The news was confirmed to journalists by his sister, Noo Saro-Wiwa. She said “It is with great sadness that we announce that Ken Saro-Wiwa Jr passed away suddenly. His family are devastated and request privacy at this difficult time. Funeral arrangements are yet to be worked out.” The 47-year-old journalist was a former aide to Goodluck Jonathan, he was appointed in 2006 as a special adviser on peace and conflict resolution by former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo. He also served Mr Obasanjo’s successor, President Umaru Yar’Adua, as…
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Covid-19: Lagos State must be firm like the River’s Government did – Alibaba
Veteran Comedian, Alibaba has reacted to the rising toll of Covid-19 cases in Nigeria especially in Lagos State. Sharing a post on his Instagram handle, he urged Nigerians to stay at home and most importantly, for the lagos state government to maintain a firm stand like the Rivers State government did. This comes when the total confirmed cases of people with COVID-19 in Lagos state is at 235. His post reads, “Stay indoors, we have moved from 300 plus to 400 plus in 24 hours. “All these governors that were lifting restrictions should get ready now. “Lagos State must be…
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Covid-19: Kwara State discharges two Patients
The Kwara State Ministry of Health has discharged two index cases of COVID-19, after testing negative twice. This was announced on Thursday, by the Honourable Commissioner for Health, Dr Raji Abdulrazaq, via his twitter page.
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There is no reason why Coronavirus will not spread to all parts of Nigeria – NCDC DG
The director General of the Nigerian Center for disease control (NCDC), Chikwe Ihekweazu says nothing will stop coronavirus from spreading across Nigeria. He said this during his appearance on Channels Television’s breakfast programme, Sunrise Daily on Thursday. “We have responded to Lassa smoothly and nobody shut down the country because it wasn’t necessary, the response was fairly efficient. Now, COVID-19 is on a much larger scale – at the moment in 22 states but it will grow to every state in Nigeria, there is no reason why it won’t – it is a respiratory virus,” he said “We just activated…
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NTA Staff brutalised by Soldiers in Ondo State
A staff of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) has been allegedly beaten by soldiers of the 32 Artillery Brigade, Owena Cantonment in Akure, Ondo State who were effecting a lockdown order issued by the state government. The Engineer who shared the news with photos on facebook disclosed that the incident occurred at Ondo Road where the NTA and the Barracks are located, said all his plea stating he was on his way home from the office fell on deaf ears even after he presented his ID card He wrote; “My unfortunate experience tonight in the hands of Nigerian army along…
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Pregnant Nurse allegedly beaten to death by Husband
An Eight month old pregnant Nurse, Adaeze has been allegedly beaten to death by her husband in Akure, Ondo State. It was revealed that she had a misunderstanding with her husband and he allegedly beat her up with an iron rod. The beating was so serious that she was rushed to Federal Medical Centre, in Owo, and upon examination, it was discovered that her uterus had been ruptured. The baby and the mother did not survive after an emergency cesarean section was carried out. The woman died on Tuesday, the 14th of April. It was gathered that Adaeze, who was…
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