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New Report Highlights Various Dimensions to Farmers-Herders Conflict in Nigeria

[Premium Times] The violence in Nigeria's northwest is rooted in the intense competition for land between Hausa farmers and Fulani herders, both of whom respectively mobilise vigilantes and bandits, a coming report is saying. The report by the International Crisis Group is due for release next Monday. It identifies the effects of climate change, the proliferation of small and light arms, demographic explosion, Jihadi infiltration, and weak governance, among others, in exacerbating the violence. from AllAfrica News: Nigeria via NEWS

Africa: Why More Must Be Done to Fight Bogus COVID-19 Cure Claims

[The Conversation Africa] Fake and bogus cure claims are a longstanding, but neglected public health problem. Throughout recorded history, plagues have inspired anxiety and desperation. Time and again, this public nervousness has proved a fertile ground for false cures and claimants to thrive. In this sense, recent claims of COVID-19 cures and antidotes are no exception. via LATEST NEWS

Dokpesi Asks AIT, Raypower To Pull Down Comment On COVID-19, Son Expresses Disappointment, Vows Not To Grant Interview To Both Media Houses Again

Chairman of DAAR communications, Raymond Dokpesi Raymond Dokpesi, founder of DAAR Communications Plc, owners of Africa Independent Television and Raypower, has asked both broadcast stations to stop airing his comment on COVID-19. Dokpesi had in a recent video said he was confused on the difference between COVID-19 and malaria as all drugs he was given while in isolation were malaria medications. He said, “What’s the difference between COVID-19 and malaria? Every drug we were given were malaria medications.  Founder of DAAR communications, Raymond Dokpesi "A number of persons who tested positive were checked in reputable labs, hospitals in Abuja and were found to have malaria parasites in their bloodstreams. When did malaria become synonymous with COVID-19?”  #PressPlay : After Discharge From Isolation Centre, Dokpesi Says COVID-19 Patients In Nigeria May Just Be Malaria Victims WATCH FULL VIDEO: https://t.co/Jj1JD08357 pic.twitter.com/l5I7rIPKYO — Sahara Reporter

Dokpesi Asks AIT, Raypower To Pull Down Comment On COVID-19, Son Expresses Disappointment, Vows Not To Grant Interview To Both Media Houses Again

Chairman of DAAR communications, Raymond Dokpesi Raymond Dokpesi, founder of DAAR Communications Plc, owners of Africa Independent Television and Raypower, has asked both broadcast stations to stop airing his comment on COVID-19. Dokpesi had in a recent video said he was confused on the difference between COVID-19 and malaria as all drugs he was given while in isolation were malaria medications. He said, “What’s the difference between COVID-19 and malaria? Every drug we were given were malaria medications.  Founder of DAAR communications, Raymond Dokpesi "A number of persons who tested positive were checked in reputable labs, hospitals in Abuja and were found to have malaria parasites in their bloodstreams. When did malaria become synonymous with COVID-19?”  #PressPlay : After Discharge From Isolation Centre, Dokpesi Says COVID-19 Patients In Nigeria May Just Be Malaria Victims WATCH FULL VIDEO: https://t.co/Jj1JD08357 pic.twitter.com/l5I7rIPKYO — Sahara Reporter

BREAKING: Buhari To Address Nigerians On Monday As First Phase Of Gradual Easing Of COVID-19 Lockdown Ends

President Muhammadu Buhari will address Nigerians on Monday. This followed the end of the first phase of the gradual easing of the COVID-19 lockdown.   Aliyu Sani, National Coordinator of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, made this disclosure when he appeared on a programme on Channels Television. Buhari is expected to speak about ongoing efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19 in Nigeria and to decide on whether or not the country should go ahead with the second phase of the easing of the lockdown.   Politics PUBLIC HEALTH Breaking News News AddThis :  Original Author :  SaharaReporters, New York Disable advertisements :  from All Content via

Real Reason United States Government Told United Nations To Dismiss President Buhari’s New Chief Of Staff, Gambari, As Envoy To Myanmar In 2008

Ibrahim Gambari Facts have emerged on why the United States Government advised the United Nations to dismiss newly appointed Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari, Prof Ibrahim Gambari, as UN Secretary General's Special Representative to that country in 2008 to help resolve the political crisis in the Asian nation. In a  WikiLeaks  cable seen by  SaharaReporters  on Sunday, Gambari, who on May 22, 2007 was entrusted with the Good Offices Mandate on Myanmar by the UN Secretary-General, was said to have hampered the progress of the political crisis in that country after stakeholders lost confidence in his ability to remain neutral and be fair to all parties. Neck-deep in one of its worst political crisis, the Myanmar Government had arrested and locked up many perceived political enemies including pro-democracy activist, Aung San Suu Kyi, who was placed under house arrest for promoting human rights and pushing for the country to become a democratic state. Ibrahim Gambar

Ondo Records Fresh Case Of Coronavirus

Governor Rotimi Akeredolu Ondo State has recorded a new case of Coronavirus. The fresh case brought the total number of confirmed cases of the virus in the state to 20. Commissioner for Health in the state, Wahab Adegbenro, confirmed the development to SaharaReporters on Sunday.  Governor Rotimi Akeredolu He said the new case involved a woman, who visited one of the private hospitals in Akure, the state capital, for treatment but suddenly began to show symptoms of the virus.  According to Adegbenro, the hospital immediately reached out to the COVID-19 response team while the health workers came to take the blood sample of the woman before taking her to an isolation centre. He said, "The contact tracing had commenced just to reduce the spread of the disease in Oke Aro community where the facility was situated."   Politics News AddThis :  Original Author :  Saharareporters, New York Disable advertisements :  from All Content via

Buhari Planning Secret Operation Against Katsina Bandits —Garba Shehu

Garba Shehu, spokesperson to President Muhammadu Buhari, has said that his boss was planning a proactive operation against armed bandits in Katsina State. Reacting to protests by residents of Katsina over the rising insecurity in the state, Buhari, according to Shehu, was finalising plans for a proactive military operation.  He said, "President  Muhammadu Buhari has authorised the commencement of a major military operation to sweep bandits and kidnappers out of Katsina State.  "A major proactive operation by Special Forces, which details are being kept secret, is now in progress to replace the reactive strikes against insurgent camps. "To give a full effect to the exercise, a planning team is already in the state selecting targets and making preparations for the execution of the “unprecedented” operation.  See Also Breaking News BREAKING: Kastina Residents Block Highway, Protest Incessant Attacks, Kidnappings By Bandits 0 Comments 1 Day Ago "The Ch

JUST IN: Lagos Discharges 15 COVID-19 Patients

The Lagos State Government has discharged 15 Coronavirus patients from its isolation facilities after recovering from the disease. The announcement was made by the Lagos State Ministry of Health via its Twitter account on Sunday. The patients comprised nine females and six males, all Nigerians.  The tweet reads, “15 COVID-19 Lagos patients; nine females and six males, all Nigerians have been discharged from our Yaba, LUTH and Agidingbi isolation facilities to reunite with the society. “The patients; nine from Mainland Infectious Disease Hospital, Yaba, one from Agidingbi and five from LUTH Isolation Centres have fully recovered and tested negative twice consecutively to COVID19. “With this, the number of patients successfully managed and discharged in Lagos have risen to 623.”   PUBLIC HEALTH News AddThis :  Original Author :  Saharareporters, New York Disable advertisements :  from All Content via

Top Ghana Songs of the Week: Medikal - Kofi Mole - KiDi

Medikal Top Ghana Songs of the Week: Medikal - Kofi Mole - KiDi   The music grind never stops, which means every week we’ll definitely see brand new top songs released from every corner of Africa. That includes  Ghana , and from some of our favorite top  GH  acts such as  Medikal, Kofi Mole, KiDi ,  and more, as well as new cats looking to catch their big break. This past week in Ghana music saw a couple hip-hop bangers, a song about posting your partner on social media, an all-star lineup, and more. Here at NotJustOk, we bring you a few picks of the top songs that came out from Ghana this past week. Tunes are never in short supply. Check them out below. Enjoy!   Medikal - Nonsense Ghanaian rapper Medikal came through with a brand new single, simply titled "Nonsense" . Nonsense in Twi translates as "Kwasiasem", and that's what you hear the hook laced with, as the rapper goes in on  his rap dominance, his bank balance, his newly wedded wife's Ben

Hephzibah Muziks – O’tobi [Praise Chant]

Gospel music minister,  Hephzibah muziks releases new song titled – ‘ O Tobi’ . ‘O Tobi’  which is best translated as ‘He is Great’, is a highly inspirational praise chant that depicts the Greatness of God who is incomparable, and that everything he has created especially man should continuously say He is Great. “I never saw Abraham, Isaac and Jacob but I serve the Same God they served. The Lord of Armies who is so Great and whose order the Heavens obey.  Enjoy the presence of the Great God as you listen to this song” – Hephzibah Muziks Motunrayo Oloyede  widely known as ‘Hephzibah muziks’ is a Gospel music minister with the mandate to preach the Gospel through inspirational songs. She is a graceful singer and a teacher of the Word of God. She is also the composer of  ‘Gbogbo Ogo ( All glory)’  which is still trending  and some other blessed songs. Stay Safe!! Stream & Download Audio Below;  https://gospelhotspot.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Hephzibah-Muziks-Otobi-Pr