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[IPS] Abuja -As COVID-19 surges globally and leaves fear and panic in its wake, global efforts are underway to find a cure. Yet, the same level of response is lacking for several other infectious diseases that kill millions annually. These kinds of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) are a broad group of communicable diseases which affect more than two billion people and cost developing economies billions of dollars every year. via LATEST NEWS

[New Times] National carrier, RwandAir is working on launching cargo flights in the coming days to respond to demand in movement of good. via LATEST NEWS

[The Conversation Africa] Nigeria may have to implement a nationwide lock down to stem the rise in COVID-19 cases. Such a drastic measure would alter the country's energy consumption pattern. This would further burden an already dilapidated power supply system. via LATEST NEWS

[The Conversation Africa] Nigeria may have to implement a nationwide lock down to stem the rise in COVID-19 cases. Such a drastic measure would alter the country's energy consumption pattern. This would further burden an already dilapidated power supply system. from AllAfrica News: Nigeria via NEWS

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[The New Humanitarian] Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso -'Armed violence has weakened the health system in dramatic proportions.' via LATEST NEWS

[News24Wire] President Cyril Ramaphosa has reiterated the role of law enforcement officers and security personnel, who are deployed to keep law and order during the lockdown, is to provide support and reassurance to the nation, not to cause harm. via LATEST NEWS

ATM withdrawal ATM withdrawal A joint statement by Minister of Finance, Zainab Ahmed, and Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, has said e-payment and ATM platforms will remain open during the restriction on movement in Lagos, FCT and Ogun State. The monetary and fiscal policy heads said exemptions have been obtained from President Muhammadu Buhari to allow very skeletal operations in the financial system and money markets. They directed that all relevant staff of affected outfits and agencies should look out for further instructions from their immediate bosses. The statement reads, “To ensure that Nigerians can still perform online transactions and use ATMs whilst observing these restrictions, we will like to inform the general public and all affected stakeholders that we have obtained exemptions from the President to allow very skeletal operations in the Financial System and Money Markets in order to keep the system in light operations during this time. “W

Following the national broadcast of President Muhammadu Buhari on the COVID-19 pandemic on Sunday, some lawyers have questioned the constitutional validity of the restriction of locomotion of people in Abuja, Lagos and Ogun states. No doubt, the President is empowered to adopt any measures deemed fit to combat the dangerous disease but such measures have to be spelt out in a Regulation made pursuant to section 305 of the constitution or under the Quarantine Act. Otherwise the presidential order on restriction of movement in the affected areas cannot be enforced by the police.  Even though civil rule was restored in the country 21 years ago the psyche of the political class has not been demilitarised. Hence, decisions taken by rulers are required to be obeyed "with immediate effect" without any legal backing. But in Okafor v Governor of Lagos State (2016) LPELR-41066 (CA) the Court of Appeal called on all authorities to appreciate the need to govern the country under

  Media Rights Agenda on Monday condemned the increasing cases of attacks by law enforcement and security agencies on journalists covering the Coronavirus pandemic and other issues in the country.  The group called on government to ensure respect for the fundamental rights of journalists and the media. In a statement, MRA’s Programme Director, Mr Ayode Longe, said, “We are constrained to remind the Federal Government that it has obligations under various international instruments which it has voluntarily acceded to, particularly Article 66(c) of the Revised ECOWAS Treaty, to ensure respect for the rights of journalists.  "We are gravely concerned by the rampant cases of attacks by law enforcement and security agents on journalists carrying out their professional duties as well as the obstruction of such duties. This situation is unacceptable and will no longer be tolerated.” Journalism PUBLIC HEALTH News AddThis :  Original Author :  Saharareporters, New York Dis

Ogun State Government has shifted the commencement of the total lockdown of the state to April 3, 2020. President Muhammadu Buhari had during his nationwide address on the outbreak of Coronavirus in the country on Sunday ordered the lockdown of the FCT, Lagos and Ogun states. According to the President, the lockdown is to start at 11pm of today (Monday). However, Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun has said that the lockdown had been shifted to April 3 to enable the state prepare for the period. He said this while declaring open the Ogun State COVID-19 Isolation and Response Centre open for use. The governor stated that international borders and inter-state movement would be closed down from 11pm of Monday. He said, “After consultation with the Presidency, the inter-state and international borders would be closed by 11pm on Monday night. “However, the total lockdown of the state would be effective from 11pm, Friday, 3rd of April 2020. “I have been in consultation with the Pre

Residents of Obasanjo Hilltop GRA, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, Ogun State, have rejected the proposed siting of an isolation centre in the area. The residents, in a letter to Governor Dapo Abiodun, stated that siting an isolation centre in a residential area would put the health of the people under risk. Mr Fola Adeola, businessman, politician and founder of Fate Foundation, had donated his private residence and property in Abeokuta for use as isolation centre for COVID-19 patients. Apart from Adeola, ex-Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo, as well as other persons have donated facilities to the state government to use as isolation centres. The residents of Oke-Mosan stated that though they appreciated the kind gesture of Adeola, using the building as isolation centre would endanger their lives. The letter reads, “We are particularly alarmed as individuals and as a community that a non-resident owner of an abandoned property by name Mr Fola Adeola has purportedly donated his pr

Olusegun Adeniyi, Commander of Operation Lafiya Dole, a group of Nigerian soldiers deployed to the North-East region to combat Boko Haram terrorists and other insurgent groups, has revealed how they recorded heavy casualty during a recent encounter with the hoodlums. In a video making the rounds on the Internet, Adeniyi could be seen standing together with his men on the battle field and lamenting how the terrorists shelled their positions with heavy artillery and mortar bombs.  According to him, they lost several soldiers during the mission due to wrong intelligence provided by military authorities. He added that they lacked necessary weapons to face the firepower of the terrorists. Speaking in the widely-circulated video, Adeniyi said, “We have been met with very strong resistance – from more than pockets of Boko Haram. From every flank not less than 15 gun trucks were facing us.   FLASH: @HQNigerianArmy Generals Admit Boko Haram Challenges in Unusual Video pic.twitte

Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde has tested positive for Coronavirus. Making the announcement on Twitter on Monday, he said, “I just received my COVID-19 confirmation test result. It is positive. I am asymptomatic and will continue to self-isolate.” Earlier Bauchi State governor, Bala Mohammed, Kaduna State governor, Nasir e-l-Rufai, had both tested positive for the virus.  PUBLIC HEALTH News AddThis :  Original Author :  Saharareporters, New York Disable advertisements :  from All Content via

  Residents of Abuja on Monday thronged banking halls, shopping malls and supermarkets to make last-minute cash withdrawals and purchases of basic food items and toiletries ahead of a lockdown in the city. President Muhammadu Buhari had on Sunday ordered a total lockdown of activities in Lagos, Ogun and Federal Capital Territory for two weeks as part of measures to stem the spread of Coronavirus pandemic in the country. As early as 7:00am, residents of Abuja had besieged premises of various banks to make cash withdrawals that would last them for the duration of the restriction.  Customers were seen at a branch of First Bank located in Kubwa struggling to gain access into the banking hall.  The situation was the same at the Automated Teller Machine point of many banks where dozens of persons gathered to collect cash. Many business owners took advantage of the situation to make extra profit by inflating prices of basic items including foodstuffs following the surge in

  A graphic designer in Nigeria, Jeremiah Olatinwo, has demanded compensation from Ogun State Government for using his graphics design to create awareness about Coronavirus without his permission. Olatinwo had designed an image to raise awareness on the virus and how to stay safe from it. He used the ‘End COVID-19 WITH SWAG’ to launch a media campaign on steps Nigerians can take to curb the spread of the virus. He was however, left distraught when the Ogun State Government placed its official crest on it and uploaded it on its official website. In a chat with our correspondent, Olatinwo expressed anger at the action of the state government without reaching out to him. He said, “As a social media enthusiast and digital marketing expert, I designed a media campaign themed ‘END COVID-19 WITH SWAG’ and it was widely accepted and distributed on social media. “I got a call from a friend who saw and also shared my creative work that the Ogun State Government had plagiarised my

  A second person in Nigeria has died from Coronavirus, SaharaReporters can confirm. The victim is said to have died at Gwagwalada Specialist Hospital around 9:00pm on Sunday. Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, confirmed the incident on Monday. Ehanire said the victim, whose identity was not disclosed, had serious underlying health issues. He said, “Majority of them are persons who came from overseas and the others have been traced as close contacts of such returnees. “The high number of imported cases in Lagos and Abuja is directly due to their function as the country gateway for air travels. “Till date, three persons have been discharged after successful treatments but sadly, another fatality was recorded over the weekend in the person of a patient who had severe underlying illnesses.” The latest incident comes one week after a former Managing Director of Petroleum Products Marketing Company, Suleiman Achimugu, died of the virus.   PUBLIC HEALTH News AddThis : 

After intense pressure from the Nigerian public especially from senior legal practitioners and other prominent citizens, President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday announced the signing into law of the COVID-19 Regulations.  Sections 2, 3 and 4 of the Quarantine Act (CAP Q2 LFN 2004) conferred such powers on President Buhari.  It was the legal framework needed to enforce the lockdown order in Lagos, Ogun and the FCT issued by Buhari on Sunday during a nationwide broadcast.  The announcement was made on Monday night by Special Adviser to President Buhari on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina.  President Buhari had addressed Nigerians on the outbreak and continued spread of Coronavirus 35 days after the country's first case was recorded.  A flurry of criticisms over his silence and perceived lack of concern on the damage caused by the pandemic had pushed him to speak.  Recall that earlier on Monday, Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, had said that the lockdown order cou

Lady Joy Favored an anointed gospel music minister returns with another captivating single titled, “ Ese Imela .’’ “ Ese Imela ” capture a heart of thanksgiving and gratitude as Lady Joy renders this song in thanksgiving and appreciation of how good and kind God has been. The song was written during a time of profound worship. It embodies areas that God has shown His mercy on a daily basis. “Anyone who understands what it means to praise God in contrite devotion will accept this song wholeheartedly.” – she adds. The song is produced by the amazing Melvin Enang, For Maxuron Records. Lady Joy Favored o nce again dazzles the heart with her signature sonorous voice! Stream & Download Audio Below;  http://gospelhotspot.net/wp-content/uploads/Ese-Imela-Lady-Joy-Favored.mp3   DOWNLOAD MP3   The post Ese Imela – Lady Joy Favored appeared first on Gospel Song . from Gospel Blog – Gospel Song via GOSPELMUSIC

1958 US–UK Mutual Defence Agreement . The 1958 US–UK Mutual Defence Agreement is a bilateral treaty between the United States and the United Kingdom on nuclear weapons co-operation. It allows the two countries to exchange nuclear materials, technology and information, and was signed on 3 July 1958, after the British hydrogen bomb programme successfully tested a thermonuclear device. While the US has nuclear co-operation agreements with other countries, including France and other NATO countries, this agreement is by far the most comprehensive. Exemplifying the Anglo-American Special Relationship, it allowed American nuclear weapons to be supplied under Project E. The treaty has proved mutually beneficial, and paved the way for the Polaris Sales Agreement and the Trident nuclear programme submarines, including HMS Victorious (pictured), all of which use American missiles with British nuclear warheads. The most recent renewal of the treaty extended it to 31 December 2024.

1958 US–UK Mutual Defence Agreement . The 1958 US–UK Mutual Defence Agreement is a bilateral treaty between the United States and the United Kingdom on nuclear weapons co-operation. It allows the two countries to exchange nuclear materials, technology and information, and was signed on 3 July 1958, after the British hydrogen bomb programme successfully tested a thermonuclear device. While the US has nuclear co-operation agreements with other countries, including France and other NATO countries, this agreement is by far the most comprehensive. Exemplifying the Anglo-American Special Relationship, it allowed American nuclear weapons to be supplied under Project E. The treaty has proved mutually beneficial, and paved the way for the Polaris Sales Agreement and the Trident nuclear programme submarines, including HMS Victorious (pictured), all of which use American missiles with British nuclear warheads. The most recent renewal of the treaty extended it to 31 December 2024.