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South Africa: Country Still Has Choices as COVID-19 Impacts On Poverty and Income

[ISS] Presenting South Africa's budget vote in Parliament on 26 February, Finance Minister Tito Mboweni forecast that the country would grow by 0.9% in 2020 and at an average of just over 1% for the next three years. Global economic growth would come in at 3.3% for 2020, in line with the October 2019 International Monetary Fund (IMF) forecast. Mboweni only briefly mentioned the coronavirus, noting that its impact on Asia was uncertain. via LATEST NEWS
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COVID-19 Cases Rise to 373

[This Day] Nigeria recorded 30 new cases of COVID-19, on Tuesday, bringing to 373 the total number of confirmed cases in the country. from AllAfrica News: Nigeria via NEWS
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VIDEO: Johnson Suleman – SoromiDayo feat. Haywhy De Rhymer

Art Cover for “Soromidayo” Johnson Suleman Drops New Single & Video “SOROMIDAYO” feat.  Haywhy De Rhymer Prestigious Leader of Omega Fire Ministries,  Apostle Johnson Suleman  is taking no breaks as he continues to inspire, uplift and bless the lives of many through music. Few months after releasing “Ololufemi” featuring his lovely wife Lizzy Suleman, Apostle Johnson Suleman is out with a brand new single and video “ SOROMIDAYO ” featuring outstanding gospel poet and Eloquent Rhymer, Ayo Adebayo popularly known as  ‘Haywhy De Rhymer’ . The renowned Nigerian preacher testifies of God’s goodness with this praise offering as he celebrates his birthday. “ SOROMIDAYO ” reveals Johnson Suleman’s in-depth gratitude to God for bringing joy and comfort into his life. This groovy Afrocentric tune sets a mood for thanksgiving while reminiscing about God’s unconditional love. Watch Video  DOWNLOAD AUDIO CONNECT  with  Johnson Suleman Twitter:...
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BREAKING: Another 11 Coronavirus Cases Recorded In Nigeria, Toll Hits 373

https://bit.ly/SRTelegram Join us on Telegram by searching “Sahara Reporters Media Group, Inc.” Or click>>> https://bit.ly/SRTelegram The Nigeria Center for Disease Control has confirmed another 11 cases of Coronavirus in the country. This makes the total confirmed cases in the country 373, according to the daily update by the NCDC on Twitter. It said, "Eleven new cases of #COVID19 have been reported in Lagos State. "As at 11:00pm 14th April, there are 373 confirmed cases of #COVID19 reported in Nigeria. 99 have been discharged with 11 deaths." Eleven new cases of #COVID19 have been reported in Lagos State. As at 11:00 pm 14th April there are 373 confirmed cases of #COVID19 reported in Nigeria. 99 have been discharged with 11 deaths #TakeResponsibility pic.twitter.com/XtcbJ4qxA6 — NCDC (@NCDCgov) April 14, 2020     Join us on Telegram by searching “Sahara Reporters Media Group, Inc.” Or click: https://bit.ly/SRTelegram https://bit.ly...
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72 Convicts Released In Kaduna To Curtail Spread Of Coronavirus

Some 72 convicts were on Tuesday set free by the Kaduna State governor, Nasir el-Rufai, as part of measures to curb the spread of Coronavirus in the state and country at large. Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice in the state, Aisha Dikko, revealed that 69 of the convicts were released from Kaduna Correctional Centre while three were freed from the prison in Kafanchan. Dikko said, “From the Kafanchan Custodial Centre, two inmates were freed with three months left on their sentence while one inmate was released based on old age.”   PUBLIC HEALTH News AddThis :  Original Author :  SaharaReporters, New York Disable advertisements :  from All Content via
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Coronavirus: Over 117 Million Children At Risk Of Measles, Says United Nations

FILE PHOTO: A South Sudanese child receives a vaccination against measles during a campaign in Juba, South Sudan February 4, 2020. FILE PHOTO: A South Sudanese child receives a vaccination against measles during a campaign in Juba, South Sudan February 4, 2020. REUTERS/Samir Bol/File Photo   More than 117 million children across the world risk contracting measles as an effect of Coronavirus, the United Nations has warned. Following the outbreak of the pandemic, countries are putting their vaccination programme for measles and other diseases on hold to face the COVID-19 outbreak, according to the AFP. Currently, 24 countries, including several already dealing with large measles outbreaks, have suspended widespread vaccinations, the World Health Organisation and UNICEF said. An additional 13 countries have had their vaccination programmes interrupted due to COVID-19. In a joint statement, the Measles and Rubella Initiative said it was vital that immunisation capacity was...
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COVID-19: Nigeria Immigration Service Boss Recovers, Tests Negative

The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service, Muhammad Babandede, has confirmed the result of his second test for Coronavirus.  Babandede, who tested positive to the virus earlier, confirmed on Tuesday that he has tested negative twice to the virus after self-isolating. In statement, NIS spokesperson, Sunday James, said that news of Babandede testing negative twice after self-isolation came as a great relief. He said, “The CGI in an overwhelming appreciation took cognisance of the prayers and supplication of everyone for him. “Most importantly government, Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, Permanent Secretary Ministry of Interior, Georgina Ekeoma Ehuriah, members of the international community who stood by the Service during this trying times. “He prays for the recovery of others, and for God’s intervention for the world and Nigeria in this battle against Covid-19.” PUBLIC HEALTH News AddThis :  Original Author :  SaharaReporters...
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COVID-19: WARIF Records 64 Per Cent Increase In Sexual Abuse Cases During 14-day Lockdown

Women at Risk International Foundation has recorded a 64 per cent increase in sexual abuses during the 14-day lockdown of Lagos, Abuja and the Federal Capital Territory mandated by President Muhammadu Buhari to help curb the spread of COVID-19. WARIF, an organisation focused on reducing the prevalence of gender-based violence in Nigeria, urged all affected adults and caregivers of young children to make use of its 24-hour confidential help line to report any case of sexual abuse or attempted sexual abuse. Founder of WARIF, Dr Kemi Da-Silvia Ibru, added that safety measures have been put in place to prevent cross-contamination between survivors, who visit the centre.  She also said that WARIF has provided personal protective equipment to ensure the safety of its frontline workers. She said, “During this period of lockdown, we have observed that the number of calls received through our 24-hour confidential helpline to report cases of sexual abuse had increased by 64 per c...
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After Visiting 118,000 Households, We Identified 119 Persons With COVID-19 Symptoms –Lagos Government

  The Lagos State Government said its officials have visited 118,000 households in the state over the last two days and identified 119 persons with COVID-19 symptoms.  Commissioner for Health in the state, Prof Akin Abayomi, made the disclosure at a briefing with journalists on Tuesday. Abayomi said the community search was activated to limit the spread of the disease in the state, which so far has the highest number of COVID-19 patients in the country. He said, “We’ve embarked on an active case search in communities. The idea is to go to hot spots and go from door to door with our health personnel.  “So far, in the last two days, we’ve visited 118,000 households and we’re looking for the typical symptoms of COVID-19. We’ve identified about 119 people who have the symptoms that are suggestive of COVID-19. “But let me remind you that COVID is one of the viruses that can cause respiratory symptoms. There are many viruses. “So, the idea is to take samples from...
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BREAKING: NCDC Announces 19 New Cases Of Coronavirus In Nigeria

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control has announced 19 new Coronavirus cases in the country. Making the announcement via its official Twitter handle on Tuesday, the agency said, “Nineteen new cases of #COVID19 have been reported as follows: 14 in Lagos, two in FCT, one in Kano, one in Akwa Ibom, one in Edo. “As at 9:20pm 14th April, there are 362 confirmed cases of #COVID19 reported in Nigeria. 99 have been discharged with 11 deaths.” Nineteen new cases of #COVID19 have been reported as follows: 14 in Lagos 2 in FCT 1 in Kano 1 in Akwa Ibom 1 in Edo As at 09:20 pm 14th April there are 362 confirmed cases of #COVID19 reported in Nigeria. 99 have been discharged with 11 deaths #TakeResponsibility pic.twitter.com/ySAhNzWnnU — NCDC (@NCDCgov) April 14, 2020 PUBLIC HEALTH Breaking News News AddThis :  Original Author :  SaharaReporters, New York Disable advertisements :  from All Content via
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COVID-19: Ondo PDP Criticises Akeredolu For Declaring Curfew

Rotimi Aketi Akeredolu Rotimi Aketi Akeredolu AIT News The Peoples Democratic Party in Ondo State has attacked Governor Rotimi Akeredolu for declaring curfew in the state in order to stop the spread of Coronavirus. The party in a statement on Tuesday by its spokesperson, Zadok Akintoye, accused Governor Akeredolu of lacking “administrative competence" over the decision being taken over the Coronavirus pandemic.  Akeredolu had in a broadcast imposed a dusk to dawn curfew in the state starting from 7:00pm to 7:00am as part of measures to stem the spread of Coronavirus in the city.  See Also Breaking News BREAKING: Ondo Governor, Akeredolu, Declares Curfew Over Coronavirus Outbreak 0 Comments 7 Hours Ago The statement reads, "The recently announced curfew which prohibits movement of citizens from 7:00pm to 7:00am again shows a government that is totally ignorant of the culture of its people. "To declare a total prohibition of movement only during the night...
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COVID-19: IDPs In Abuja Receive Coronavirus Relief Materials

Officials of Victims Support Fund presenting relief materials to the IDPs in Abuja Officials of Victims Support Fund presenting relief materials to the IDPs in Abuja The Victims Support Fund Task Force on COVID-19 on Tuesday distributed food items to internally displaced persons in the Federal Capital Territory to cushion the effects of the lockdown order. Head of the Taskforce, Mrs Toyosi Akerele-Ogunsiji, who presented the materials, said the exercise was aimed at mitigating the hardship faced by Nigerians, particularly persons without any means of livelihood. Food items such rice, beans, maize, garri, vegetable oil and salts were distributed to the displaced persons. Ogunsiji said that 27,000 households across Lagos, Ogun, Borno, Adamawa, Yobe and Taraba states would also benefit from the gesture. She added that critical stakeholders and partners across these states would also get Personal Protective Equipment and medical consumables. According to her, “We are also work...
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Government Palliatives Have Not Worked, There Are Better Ways Of Reaching Vulnerable Nigerians —Okei-Odumakin

Rights activist and President of Centre for Change, Dr Joe Okei-Odumakin, has said that the mode employed for the distribution of palliatives to Nigerians during the lockdown period has not been working. Okei-Odumakin also berated the transfer of cash to Nigerians, saying there were better ways of reaching vulnerable Nigerians in dire need of money. Reacting to the announcement of the continuation of the presidential lockdown of Lagos, Ogun and the Federal Capital Territory due to the increase in the case of Coronavirus in the country, she advised government to restrategise its plans. The activist also urged Nigerians to be prepare to sacrifice for Coronavirus to be eradicated from the country. She said, "The extension of the lockdown by the President may be inevitable because of where we still are with COVID-19. "Government palliatives have not worked and you cannot say you are sustaining what is not working. "There are better ways of reaching vulnerable N...
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