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Africa: Up to 190 000 People Could Die of COVID-19 If Not Controlled - WHO

[WHO] Brazzaville -Eighty-three thousand to 190 000 people in Africa could die of COVID-19 and 29 million to 44 million could get infected in the first year of the pandemic if containment measures fail, a new study by the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Africa finds. The research, which is based on prediction modelling, looks at 47 countries in the WHO African Region with a total population of one billion. via LATEST NEWS

Anti-Piracy Law Misses the Mark

[ISS] Nigeria's June 2019 law on piracy and other maritime offences is an important step in securing the country's coastline and seas. But the legislation fails to account for the links between piracy and other crimes, especially at the transnational level. from AllAfrica News: Nigeria via NEWS

Nigeria: Anti-Piracy Law Misses the Mark

[ISS] Nigeria's June 2019 law on piracy and other maritime offences is an important step in securing the country's coastline and seas. But the legislation fails to account for the links between piracy and other crimes, especially at the transnational level. via LATEST NEWS

CSOs Give Conditions For Virtual Public Hearing On Control Of Infectious Diseases Bill

The Nigerian Civil Society Organisations have recommended modalities that would ensure citizens’ participation in the conduct of the proposed virtual public hearing on the controversial Infectious Diseases Bill. The group said that public scrutiny of the bill can only be achieved through a broad-based engagements of stakeholders.  In a statement jointly signed by 69 civil organisations on Thursday in Abuja, the groups stated that any legislative process that does not guarantee active and free participation of the people would fail and not be accepted.   The statement noted that the proposed public hearing, which would be held via video conferencing be scheduled to hold between two to three days and representatives of organizations be allowed to make presentation for five-10 minutes. The rights group also asked the lawmakers to provide information on the committee responsible for the coordination of the hearing. According to the statement, "The c...

BREAKING: Nigeria Records 381 New COVID-19 Cases

Nigeria has recorded 381 new Coronavirus cases, bringing the total number of confirmed infections in the country to 3526. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control disclosed this in a Twitter post on Thursday.  The agency said, “381 new cases of ‪#COVID19; 183 in Lagos, 55 in Kano, 44 in Jigawa, 19 in Zamfara, 19 in Bauchi, 11 in Katsina, nine in Borno, eight in Kwara, seven in Kaduna, six in Gombe, five in Ogun, four in Sokoto, three in Oyo, three in Rivers, two in Niger, one in Akwa Ibom, one in Enugu and one in Plateau. “3526 cases of ‪#COVID19 in Nigeria. Discharged: 601, deaths: 107.”  381 new cases of #COVID19 ; 183-Lagos 55-Kano 44-Jigawa 19-Zamfara 19-Bauchi 11-Katsina 9-Borno 8-Kwara 7-Kaduna 6-Gombe 5-Ogun 4-Sokoto 3-Oyo 3-Rivers 2-Niger 1-Akwa Ibom 1-Enugu 1-Plateau 3526 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria Discharged: 601 Deaths: 107 pic.twitter.com/H5ouYwO9Cj — NCDC (@NCDCgov) May 7, 2020 PUBLIC HEALTH Breaking News News AddThis :...

BREAKING: Kogi Governor, Yahaya Bello, Orders NCDC Officials On Fact-finding Mission To Go On 14-day Isolation

Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello, has ordered visiting officials of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control to go into isolation at a quarantine centre for 14 days. Bello gave the directive on Thursday night when the NCDC officials led by Dr Andrew Noah showed up at the Government House, in Lokoja, the state capital. The agency had sent a delegation of rapid response team to ascertain the true status of Kogi as a COVID-19-free state.  The governor said that the step was to ensure that the laid down procedure of checkmating the scourge by NCDC was strictly followed. Presenting a letter titled: “Deployment of Rapid Response Squad to help in fighting COVID-19,” Dr Noah explained that the mission of the NCDC was to provide logistics to all states of the federation of which Kogi could not be left out. He said two members of the team would be left behind to help the state and support efforts already in place. Speaking shortly after receiving the letter, Bello outlined steps ...

VIDEO: Kenny St. Brown - Eledumare feat. Vashaun

Art Cover for Eledumare Multi Award winning Urban Contemporary Gospel Artist, Kenny St. Brown teams up with fast rising artist, Vashaun  for a new worship song, “ Eledumare “. Talking about the song, KSB shares: Eledumare is  Yoruba ( a South western Nigerian language) meaning for God Almighty. This song is a pure work of artistic creativity from the belly of a worshiper with a deep spiritual understanding of some mysteries about the Almighty God. “Eledumare” was produced by  Spiritual Beatz , video edited by  Rubi Pictures  and directed by  Akin Adeolafusi. Watch the sing along video below:  What Others Are Listening & Watching Nikki Laoye & Florocka - Mo Wa Dupe Ada - Settled VIDEO: Sammie Okposo - I Have Never Seen God Change VIDEO: Isabella Melodies - Hallel VIDEO: Iyke - Perfection (EP) Minister Igwe - YE VIDEO: Mike Abdul ft. Tope Alabi - Iro Halleluyah VIDEO: Sessions With Beejay Sax | Vol.1 VIDEO: SamSOFT - Du Well (R...

VIDEO: Nosa feat. Folabi Nuel - If God Be For Me

Gospel artist Nosa has released the video of his new single titled “ If God Be For Me ” featuring Folabi Nuel “If God Be For Me” is a song that talks about how God has done great things in his life. The protection, guidance, love and care he has received made Nosa so thankful for life. Watch the video below:  CONNECT ON SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram & Twitter: @NosaAlways | @FolabiNuel What Others Are Listening & Watching Nikki Laoye & Florocka - Mo Wa Dupe Ada - Settled VIDEO: Sammie Okposo - I Have Never Seen God Change VIDEO: Isabella Melodies - Hallel VIDEO: Iyke - Perfection (EP) Minister Igwe - YE VIDEO: Mike Abdul ft. Tope Alabi - Iro Halleluyah VIDEO: Sessions With Beejay Sax | Vol.1 VIDEO: SamSOFT - Du Well (Remix) ft. Men of God's Heart Frank Edward - Believers Anthem Ace Guitarist, Nelson Jason releases debut album, "Amazing Love" VIDEO: Gaise Baba - Logo (Reimagined) Munachi - Jupa VIDEO: Bruce Baker – I am Your Healer VIDEO: Tej...

How Serving And Retired Nigerian Judges Illegally Inserted Names Of Their Children, Relatives In List Of Judges To Be Appointed Into Judiciary

A document seen by SaharaReporters has exposed how serving and retired Nigerian judges are illegally preparing ways for their children and relatives to take over the country’s judicial system in future. According to the document put together by Open Bar Initiative, out of the 33 names recently recommended to President Muhammadu Buhari by the National Judiciary Council for appointment as judges in the Federal Capital Territory High Court, only 11 met the criteria set out in the employment guideline of the council. The NJC had on April 26, 2020 approved the appointment of 33 judges for the FCT High Court. SaharaReporters gathered that 22 out of the 33 candidates presented to President Buhari made the list only because they were related to serving senior members of the judiciary or close aides and members of the NJC.  Also, states that already have judges in the FCT High Court were reconsidered and given slots while no one was considered qualified for appointment in Ebonyi,...