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Former Prime Minister of Togo, Edem Kodjo dies at 82
Former Prime Minister of Togo, Edem Kodjo is dead. He died in Paris on Saturday April 11 at the age of 82. Togolese Foreign Minister, Robert Dussey shared the news on a tweet as he condoled with Kodjo’s family. He wrote; “A brilliant academic, and an ardent Pan-African, our beloved Edem Kodjo died in Paris after a long illness. “You will always remain a reference for us’. On the eve of Easter, you practicing Christian return to your creator. Condolences to his family.” Kodjo served as the prime minister of Togo from 1994 to 1996 and from 2005 to 2006,…
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Kidnappers kill son of medical doctor despite collecting N4.5m ransom in Bauchi
The 15-year-old son of a Bauchi state medical doctor, Rilwanu Sadiq, has been killed by suspected kidnappers despite receiving N4.5 million ransom from his distraught father. Abubakar who attends a Secondary school in Bauchi, was abducted in front of his father’s house along Gombe road in Ningi local government area of the state on April 1st. Dr Sadiq, who works at the Abubakar Tafawa University Teaching Hospital, Bauchi, said he was at work when he got the news of his son’s abduction. He immediately reported the matter to the neighbourhood security outfit as well as the state police. Sadiq said his son’s…
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UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson discharged from hospital after being treated for Coronavirus
UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson has been discharged from hospital after being treated for Coronavirus A No10 Downing Street spokesman said Sunday that: “The PM has been discharged from hospital to continue his recovery, at Chequers,” he said. Chequers is the official country residence of British prime ministers. “On the advice of his medical team, the PM will not be immediately returning to work. He wishes to thank everybody at St Thomas’ for the brilliant care he has received.” “All of his thoughts are with those affected by this illness.” The prime minister’s fiancee, Carrie Symonds, who is expecting a…
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Chad’s President Iddris Deby ‘Mocks’ Nigerian Govt for releasing Boko Haram insurgents (video)
Chad’s President, Iddris Deby has directed Chadian soldiers who are currently launching an offensive against Boko Haram insurgents around Goje-Chadian area of Sambisa forest (Boko Haram stronghold), to stop every attempt by the Nigerian government to free captured weapons or any Boko Haram terrorists. In a video which went viral after being shared on social media, the Chadian President was heard saying that freeing captured Boko Haram insurgents will lead to regrets as they will come back to hurt Chad. He said in the video; “This place will be our zone until Nigeria sends its soldiers. Stay with them for about…
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Pastor Chris backtracks on 5G being part of the Antichrist’s plan, says he was only concerned about its health implication (Video)
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, Founder and President of LoveWorld Ministries a.k.a Christ Embassy has backtracked on his earlier comment of 5G and Coronavirus pandemic being part of the Antichrist’s one-world plan. Recall LIB reported earlier that Pastor Chris stated that Coronavirus was created to instill fear in people who will embrace 5G as a way of escaping the pandemic. However in a new Live teaching, the Loveworld Ministries founder described himself as a technology enthusiast. He disclosed that he was concerned about 5G because of its health implication and also because he is into the healing ministry. Pastor Chris further added that researching on…
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Governor Wike makes U-turn, rescinds permission he earlier granted for Easter celebration in churches
Governor Nyesom Wike has reversed the permission he granted earlier for some religious activities to hold in churches and mosques in the state. The Commissioner for Information and Communication, Paulinus Nsirim said the decision was taken after the Rivers State Governor held a meeting with eminent clergy, well-meaning Nigerians and civil society groups. The statement released by the commissioner reads; The Rivers State Government has cancelled the concession granted churches to hold Easter Church Services with their full congregations.This decision was taken after due consultations with eminent clergy men, well-meaning Nigerians and civil society groups.For the avoidance of doubt, churches…
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Covid-19: 10 Patients discharged from Osun State.
Governor Gboyega Oyetola of Osun State, has announced the discharge of 10 patients who have recovered from coronavirus. He said the discharged patients had tested negative twice to the virus.
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Ebonyi State Governor bans the use of Okada for flouting Covid-19 Order
Governor of Ebonyi State, David Umahi has banned the use of motorcycles in the state. According to a live broadcast on Saturday, the Special Assistant on Media to the Governor stated that the ban was due to the motorcycle riders flouting the Covid-19 Law 2020 as the ban will take immediate effect in the state. The Governor also warned that any vehicle caught flouting the lockdown by bringing people into the state will be impounded and auctioned off. “The Governor of Ebonyi State, Engr. David Nweze Umahi, has noted with dismay how misguided elements hire motorcyclists popularly called Okada to…
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Breaking: Covid-19: Four Patients discharged from Abuja
Four patients have been discharged in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), after testing negative for COVID-19. This was confirmed on the official Twitter handle of the Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA. The tweet reads, “The FCTA has confirmed the discharge of four (4) #COVID19 patients, bringing the total number of discharged to eleven (11) in the FCT as at 12:30am, April 11th, 2020. The FCTA remains committed to curbing the spread the virus in the territory.”
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WHO warns against lifting of stay-at-home Order
The World Health Organization has warned against lifting the stay-at-home order which was given to help curb the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. Speaking at a press conference on Friday Apri 10, the Director General of the World Health Organization, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, said the uplift of the ban in Africa could lead to a deadly resurgence of the viral disease. His words: “We’ve seen an alarming acceleration in other countries. I want to take a moment to highlight Africa, where we are seeing the spread of the #Coronavirus to rural areas. We are now seeing clusters of cases and…
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Ex-BBNaija Housemate, Lolu loses In-law to Coronavirus
Ex-bbnaija housemate, Lolu has announced the death of his brother-inlaw to the deadly coronavirus. He shared the news on his twitter handle. He wrote; “About an hour ago, I lost my brother-in-law to Corona Virus. Please remember our family in your prayers. Thank you.
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Covid-19: “You can deduce what might likely happen” – SGF speaks on extension of lockdown.
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) and Chairman of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19, Boss Mustapha, has hinted that President Muhammadu Buhari may likely extend the 14-day Lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic. He said this at a media briefing yesterday. His words; “The PTF, a small committee of us, this afternoon, had the privilege of further briefing Mr President on the assessment of our response to COVID-19 and, at the appropriate moment, we will continue to adequately inform Nigerians of government decisions. “The decision on whether to extend the lockdown or not is exclusively…
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