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Security Agents Deadlier Than COVID-19 By Adewale Kupoluyi

  As the Coronavirus lockdown bites harder across the globe and the nation in particular, another burden has been placed on the people in the course of enforcing the restriction order. No doubt, the confinement is crucial at this moment in the life of the country as the deadly virus infects and kills with ease. Therefore, the more people are made to stay indoors, the better for them. It is for these reasons that all that it takes should be given to end the pandemic. Despite series of efforts and intervention by the federal and state governments, individuals, religious bodies and corporate organisations, people still have one reason or the other to flout the restriction order because the impact of such palliatives and interventions are not felt by the majority of the people. Most people seem to sneak out to eke out a living while some were caught up with the lockdown outside their respective locations of domicile. No matter the excuse, violating restriction orders is not justi
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How Death Of Buhari’s Chief Of Staff, Abba Kyari, To Coronavirus, Exposed Many Lies Of Nigerian Government

  Nigerians have continued to castigate the government’s lack of transparency, inconsistencies and lies in the handling of the treatment and burial of the late Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari, Abba Kyari. Kyari’s death was announced on Friday . He was 67. On Saturday, he was buried at Gudu Cemetery, Abuja, amidst controversies and concerns that the global standard for burying COVID-19 victims was violated. “ Funke Akindele was charged to court, tried , fined and subjected to other forms of discipline for not keeping the social distancing during her birthday party. “NCDC is now apologising to Nigerians on behalf of the undertakers at Abba Kyari's burial.  Double standard,” a Nigerian, identified as Concerned Citizen, lamented on Twitter. The manner in which Kyari’s burial was handled by top government functionaries is not the only issue that has ruffled feathers in the country. Critics of the government have continued to pick holes in the way the Buhari
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Six Private Hospitals In Lagos Secretly Treating COVID-19 Patients Revealed

  Six private health facilities in Lagos that had been secretly attending to rich Coronavirus patients, have been revealed. One of the private hospitals, First Cardiology Consultants Hospital, Ikoyi, was where late Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari, Abba Kyari, was treated for the virus until his death was announced on Friday. The others are St. Edwards Hospital, Ajah, Premier Specialist Hospital, Victoria Island, Vedic Lifecare Hospital, Lekki, County Hospital, Ogba, and St Nicholas Hospital, Lagos.  The involvement of these private hospitals in the treatment of Coronavirus cases was despite the insistence by Minister of Health in Nigeria, Osagie Ehanire, that they will never be given approval for such.  See Also Politics REVEALED: Abba Kyari Died At Lagos Hospital, First Cardiology Consultants 0 Comments 2 Days Ago At a forum last, Ehanire had said, “Treating of private patients is not allowed. It is risky. “Coronavirus is one of the most easily transmi
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COVID-19: Chrisland Schools, Parents Disagree Over Resumption Of Learning, Examination During Lockdown

  Despite the ongoing lockdown and restriction of movement in Lagos, Ogun and the Federal Capital Territory, Chrisland Schools have asked students to resume for lectures while it directed their parents to pay school fees. The school fixed April 27 for resumption of academic activities, adding that only those, who pay fees would be allowed to attend classes. In a letter by the Managing Director, Mrs I.O. Adeyemi, to parents, classes would take place on its online platform. The letter reads, “Please note that this term's bill can be paid in two instalments of 50 per cent each. The first half has been discounted considering there are some services we will not be rendering during the lockdown, like feeding, club and other activities. “It is hoped that the lockdown order will be repealed before the mid-term, hence the full 50 per cent fees payment for the second half of the term. “Should the lockdown continue, however, the same discount applies. Please note also, that ther
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BREAKING: Nigeria Records 38 New COVID-19 Cases

Nigeria has recorded 38 new Coronavirus cases, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the country to 665. The number of deaths also increased from 21 to 22, just as the number of recoveries also rose to 188 patients. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control disclosed this in a tweet on Monday. It said, “Thirty-eight new cases of ‪#COVID19‬ have been reported; 23 in Kano, five in Gombe, three in Kaduna, two in Borno, two in Abia, one in FCT, one in Sokoto and one in Ekiti. “As at 11:10pm April 20, there are 665 confirmed cases of ‪#COVID19‬ reported in Nigeria.”  Thirty-eight new cases of #COVID19 have been reported; 23 in Kano 5 in Gombe 3 in Kaduna 2 in Borno 2 in Abia 1 in FCT 1 in Sokoto 1 in Ekiti As at 11:10 pm 20th April there are 665 confirmed cases of #COVID19 reported in Nigeria. Discharged: 188 Deaths: 22 pic.twitter.com/k354y8KS0W — NCDC (@NCDCgov) April 20, 2020 PUBLIC HEALTH Breaking News News AddThis :  Original Author :  Sah
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Niger Delta Group Calls For Urgent Intervention As Dead Fishes Wash Ashore In Rivers And Akwa Ibom

  The Niger Delta Activist Forum has called on the Nigerian Government to investigate the washing ashore of thousands of dead fishes, which has been attributed to oil spill by activities of companies operating in the area. The group in a statement on Monday by Comrade Success Jack, National President, Comrade Ambrose Obioha, National Spokesman, and Comrade Tamunoimama Tamunobelema, Chairman Rivers State chapter, said its findings revealed that the circumstances surrounding the death to the fishes in large numbers point to the depleting of the natural ecosystem through pollution. The group said, "About a fortnight ago, we started getting reports of multitudes of fishes in their millions being washed ashore dead around the coastal communities and fishing ports along the Atlantic shoreline. "Regrettably, this ugly disaster of global proportion continued unabated till Friday, 17th April 2020. Sadly, observations from initial investigation reveals effects suspected to
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BREAKING: Policeman Enforcing Lockdown In Jigawa Shoots 10-Year-Old Boy

  A 10-year-old boy, Usman Abdulkadir, was on Monday shot by a policeman enforcing the lockdown imposed on a market in Jigawa State. The incident had led to pandemonium in Sankara community under Ringim Local Government Area of the state where it happened. “The incident occurred earlier in the day and the youth have started protesting, the boy has been taken to Ringim General Hospital. I pray he survives it,” a resident of the area told SaharaReporters. He also alleged that the policeman, who fired the shot, is a popular person in the town known for his brutality.   Police PUBLIC HEALTH Breaking News News AddThis :  Original Author :  SaharaReporters, New York Disable advertisements :  from All Content via
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Nigerians Locked In Chinese Company In Ogun, Forced To Work Despite Government’s Lockdown Order Cry For Help

Guangdong Free Trade Zone Guangdong Free Trade Zone A Chinese company in Ogun State has locked up Nigerians working in the firm and refused to let them leave despite a lockdown order in the state instituted by President Muhammadu Buhari. The workers are being held against their wish despite the company owing them months of unpaid salaries Workers of the company in Ogun Guangdong Free Trade Zone, who were visibly angry at the decision of the management, refused to work, staged a protest, and also set a truck belonging to the company ablaze.  See Also News Coronavirus: Chinese Company Locks Nigerian Workers Inside Premises In Ogun, Refuses To Allow Them Leave 0 Comments 5 Days Ago Recall that the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Abimbola Oyeyemi, described the incident as an ordinary dispute between the workers and the management. He also added that the workers had been released to go to their houses. Unmoved by the protest action of the workers, the compa
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Presidential Task Force On COVID-19 Apologises For Violation Of Guidelines During Abba Kyari’s Burial

The Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 has apologised for the violation of guidelines during the burial of Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari, Abba Kyari, in Abuja on Saturday. Kyari tested positive for Coronavirus in March and his death was announced on Friday. Speaking during a media briefing on Monday, Chairman of the Task Force, Boss Mustapha, who is also the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, said, “The PTF recognises, regrettably, the unintentional violation of the principles and protocols that form the core of our message to Nigerians at the funeral of the late Chief of Staff. “These principles, for emphasis, include the guidance provided on mass gatherings, social distancing, personal hygiene, and restriction of movement. Lessons have been learnt and appropriate measures have been taken to close all gaps.” Kyari's burial had generated outrage as government’s directive on social distancing and restriction of movement were violated with many
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Imo Government Denies Renaming State University After Abba Kyari

The Imo State Government has said it does not plan to rename the Imo State University after late Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari, Abba Kyari, whose death was announced on Friday. Chief Press Secretary to Imo State governor, Oguwike Nwachuku, in a statement on Monday described the news as fake. The statement reads in part, “Since Kyari passed on, the same persons have been issuing press statements, forging the logo of government and the name of Mr Nwachuku with the intent to deceive Imolites in particular and the public in general into believing their propaganda and fake news to be real. “In one of such fake statements they issued and also circulated on social media, they mischievously credited Governor Uzodimma to have said he would immortalise Kyari for making him governor. “We also advise the reading public to take fake news seriously and make conscious efforts to identify the promoters and ensure that they join others who stand against fake news globally to
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LeriQ Signs To Burna Boy’s Spaceship Entertainment

LeriQ and Burna Boy LeriQ Signs To Burna Boy’s Spaceship Entertainment: An Overview Days after announcing the signing of Afro Fusion prodigy BUJU , the Burna Boy –led record label Spaceship Entertainment has added producer LeriQ to its roster. The news comes amongst renewed activity in the Burna camp. If you’re looking for us, we’ll be on a spaceship! #spaceshipcollective https://t.co/o3XVoZ69a6 — Burna Boy (@burnaboy) April 19, 2020 You would remember the early days, of both acts on Aristokrat Records , crafting timeless records. Burna Boy’s debut album, L.I.F.E , was almost entirely produced by LeriQ , who it was said, got into some issues with Burna at some point and led to a fallout. But now, it’s obvious that both stars are rocking with each other and with young BUJU and Nissi (another Spaceship Ent. artist) to bring up with dope melodies, we’re seeing history repeat itself. Other Contents Od Woods – Together Teni & DJ Neptune – The Inglorious M.O.B –
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Watch Ladipoe & Vector Break Down Their Bars On #MindtoMind [Video]

Ladipoe & Vector had an entertaining and educative rap session titled ‘Mind to Mind’ on IG Live last night Watch Ladipoe & Vector Break Down Their Bars On #MindtMindtoMind [Video] On Sunday night, both Ladipoe & Vector got on IG Live to breakdown some of their verses. The idea had been floated by the Mavin Records rapper, who then mentioned his elder colleague who eagerly got on it, even recommending the used hashtag. In my review of the event, I wrote that “it was a dope show, a great atmosphere held by mutual respect and knowledge of the craft. As everyone who loves rap continue to make sure it rises to prominence in Nigeria again, Ladipoe and Vector’s moment last night was a great effort towards enlightening the masses and shedding some of the mystique behind rappers and their works.” Surely, if you’re a lover of great bars, rap songs, or just sexy dudes discussing, you’ll love Ladipoe and Vector’s Mind to Mind. Not surprisingly, somewhere amidst the Live, fa
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