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COVID-19 in Nigeria - Economic Perspectives and Mitigating the Risks

[This Day] Despite witnessing wars, natural disasters and the Great Recession, this generation is witnessing a unique global health pandemic that has challenged even the most pessimistic of doomsday naysayers. The apocalyptic scenes across the world of desolate streets due to lockdowns seem to evoke Hollywood movie scripts than a true-life scenario. The biggest fear factor around COVID-19 is the lack of complete knowledge of the spread, prevention, treatment, containment or long-term effects of the virus. This has le from AllAfrica News: Nigeria via NEWS
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Africa: Burna Boy, Idris Elba in Lineup of Global Event for COVID-19 Healthcare Workers

[UN News] The World Health Organization (WHO) has teamed up with international advocacy organization Global Citizen, to launch 'One World Together At Home", a global television and streaming special, curated by superstar singer-songwriter Lady Gaga, to celebrate frontline health care workers around the globe in their unrelenting battle against the COVID-19 pandemic. via LATEST NEWS
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Africa: AU Predicts Continental Recession Due to COVID-19

[VOA] Addis Ababa -With the African Union now predicting the continent's economy will contract by 0.8 percent this year, African finance ministers are scheduled to meet via video conference on Thursday to discuss ways countries can mitigate a looming economic disaster. via LATEST NEWS
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Botswana: President Wants to Extend COVID-19 State of Emergency to Six Months

[VOA] Gaborone -Botswana's president has proposed extending a state of emergency in the southern African country to last six months. President Mokgweetsi Masisi says the measure is needed because people are not complying with restrictions on movement to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Critics worry the plan, if initiated, would put too much power in the hands of the president. via LATEST NEWS
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Police Arrest Former Lagos Governorship Candidate, Gbadamosi, For Attending Funke Akindele's House Party

The Lagos State Police Command have arrested former gubernatorial candidate in the state, Babatunde Gbadamosi, for attending Funke Akindele's house party. The Nollywood star was arrested for violating the government's order restricting gathering of 20 people. She was arraigned and sentenced to 14-days community service with a fine of N100,000. Gbadamosi was spotted in a viral video shared by her husband, Abdul-Rasheed Bello, in the party that held in Amen Estate, Ibeju-Lekki. He would also be arraigned in court. Gbadamosi also risks similar fate as Akindele.  See Also Breaking News BREAKING: Police Arrest Nollywood Star, Funke Akindele, For Hosting Party Despite Ban On Gatherings, Risks One Month Jail Term 0 Comments 1 Day Ago PUBLIC HEALTH News AddThis :  Original Author :  SaharaReporters, New York Disable advertisements :  from All Content via
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Five Killed In Kaduna As Police, Youth Clash During Coronavirus Lockdown Enforcement

  Five persons were allegedly killed on Monday at Trikania in Sabogeri Nasarawa under Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State during a clash between youths and police enforcing the stay-at-home order in the state over the Coronavirus outbreak.  SaharaReporters gathered that the traders converged at a temporary market located at Trikania following the closure of Monday market as a result of the lockdown order. It was gathered that the Civilian Joint Task Force made attempts to disperse the traders but the move was resisted by youths in the area, who were said to have overpowered the task force. The situation led to a reinforcement of armed policemen from Kakuri Division. The police were said to have opened fire on the angry mob upon arrival in an attempt to disperse them, leading to the death of five persons. Also, many people were said to have sustained gunshot injuries during the incident. Spokesperson for the Kaduna State Police Command, Mohammed Jilge, who spo
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Leadership In Crisis: COVID-19 In Nigeria By Otive Igbuzor

  The simplest definition of Leadership is the ability to lead others by influence. It is the capacity to influence, inspire, rally, direct, encourage, motivate, induce, move, mobilize, and activate others to pursue a common goal or purpose while maintaining commitment, momentum, confidence and courage. There are different kinds of leadership required for different times. Scholars have pointed out that the period of crisis requires charismatic leadership with a combination of intelligence, purpose, grace under pressure and consideration for followers. Poor leadership can make a crisis situation worse especially if impending threats are ignored, wrong decisions made or impression created in the mind of citizens that the leaders do not care. Leadership during crisis aims to minimise impact, save lives, protect property and infrastructure and restore public trust on government. This requires initiative and imagination especially if the crisis is new like Covid-19. Some schola
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BREAKING: Nigeria Confirms Six New Cases Of Coronavirus, Total Now 238

Six new cases of Coronavirus have been confirmed in four states across Nigeria. The Nigerian Centre for Disease Control made the announcement on its Twitter handle on Monday night. It said, "Six new cases of #COVID19 have been reported in Nigeria: two in Kwara, two in Edo, one in Rivers and one in the FCT.  "As at 9:30pm 6th April, there are 238 confirmed cases of #COVID19 reported in Nigeria.  "Thirty-five have been discharged with five deaths."    PUBLIC HEALTH Breaking News News AddThis :  Original Author :  SaharaReporters, New York Disable advertisements :  from All Content via
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JUST IN: Police Deny Arresting Killers Of Pa Fasoranti's Daughter In Ondo

Oriental Times The police in Ondo have denied arresting suspects in the murder case of late Mrs Funke Olakunrin, daughter of Afenifere leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti.  Afenifere spokesperson, Yinka Odumakin, had earlier said four suspects were arrested by the police in Ondo State.  He said, “We commend the dedicated officers who made the arrest just as we wait for a thorough investigation to follow.  "We have resolved to encourage the police to do their job properly.  “We appreciate all Nigerians who have encouraged our 94-year-old leader in this troubling season. It is our prayer that criminals will not go unpunished again in our country.” But Tee-Leo Ikoro, the Ondo Police spokesperson, denied the arrest during a chat with SaharaReporters.  He said, "I have seen the report too and I don't know where they saw it but it is not from us.  "I spoke with the officer in charge of Special Anti-Robbery Squad in the state, he told me he's not aware of anyth
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African Union To Consider Senegal's President's Request To Cancel Countries' Debts After COVID-19

  The African Union has said it would integrate the request of President Macky Sall of Senegal to cancel debts by African countries after the Coronavirus outbreak. The Senegalese President had recommended a complete cancellation of African public debts. After a closed-session video conference meeting with other African heads of state, President Sall announced that the organisation will be integrating his proposal for African debt relief into the AU declarative statement on Coronavirus. His request is set to "be reflected in the AU’s statement on the impact of the disease."  COVID-19 is expected to have a long-term negative economic impact  on the continent as many countries have placed restrictions on travel and commerce to help slow the spread of the disease. Senegal has been one of the continent’s most proactive countries with its response to the pandemic, with President Sall committing to a series of decisive actions to help limit the spread the disease and
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Oppression Of Nurses Must Stop In Ogun, Lagos By Tao Bakare

  In Ogun State, health workers are being paid inhumane sum of N5000 as hazard allowance. Doctors are now clamouring for N200,000 increase hazard allowance increase, due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Whereas, nurses work 24 hours shift since the pandemic, and the leadership of this professional body never start the call for increase in their allowance, but they go ahead to do what they do best; save lives. Another notorious fact is that, a doctor who just got home called will receive a salary higher than what a nurse of 15 years in service will earn. This is pure injustice. Aside that, it is trite to note that, both doctors and nurses spend the same amount of years (six years) studying to be qualified. But still, nurses are treated as 'second class workers' in line of duty. Take a close look into our health institutions, most departments are headed by doctors, even wards, where nurses are the ' hard workers'. For instance, in Olabisi Onabanjo University Teachin
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VIDEO: Bee Cee Moh – AYO Remix (Live) feat. Tosin Bee

Art Cover for “Ayo Remix” BEE CEE MOH Premieres “AYO” REMIX (Live) feat. TOSIN BEE – New Single and Video Gifted Nigerian gospel singer-songwriter and  Macmomoh Music recording artist Bee Cee Moh  delivers an Afro-fusion remix of her well-received single “AYO,” accompanied by a live performance video. On this groovy “ AYO (REMIX) ,” Bee Cee Moh teams up with uber-talented Nigerian gospel artist  Tosin Bee  who brought extra heat to the hot track with his Hip-Fuji signature sound. The new single and video was recorded live at Azusa Studios, Lagos Nigeria. Originally released in 2018 from her debut “iTAGG” album, AYO (which means JOY) is a prophetic, prayerful and praise song that reassures us of God’s transforming power in our lives. It’s also a testimony of His (God) love and goodness. AYO (REMIX)  is a cross-genre hit; mixing Afropop with Fuji (which mandates the essence of African percussion), finely blended with contemporary elements for a very addictive tune. The track wa
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Sarkodie – Sub Zero

Sub Zero cover art Overview of Sarkodie – Sub Zero   Ghanaian rapper Sarkodie drops a brand new joint titled “Sub Zero” . “Sub Zero” is full of subliminals, and it’s alleged to be a diss track where he replies subliminal shots thrown at him by some of his fellow rappers. Can you guess who? The joint was produced by Altra Nova . Shots fired!   See also: Sarkodie ft. King Promise – Anadwo   DOWNLOAD AUDIO Enjoyed Sarkodie? Check out other Latest Content Camidoh – Audio Love Darkovibes ft. Kwesi Arthur & Joey B – Confirmed Kwesi Arthur – Turn On The Lights Darkovibes – Kpanlogo (Album) GuiltyBeatz – Different (EP) Eugy ft. Sevaqk – Bad Habits Shatta Wale – April Fool Wendy Shay – Akokora Gangster Adina ft. Stonebwoy – Take Care Of You Kwaw Kese – Ghana Hot Sarkodie ft. King Promise – Anadwo KiDi – Enjoyment (Acoustic) Tulenkey – Corona Wisa Greid ft. Medikal – Chupa Chop Shatta Wale – Destiny (High Supremacy Riddim) Kwabsmah – All Day Adomaa ft. Stone
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