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COVID-19: 18 sex workers arrested, brothel shut in Ondo

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The dusk-to-dawn curfew imposed in Ondo State, by Governor Rotimi Akeredolu on April 14, 2020 as part of measures to contain the spread the deadly COVID-19 has been violated by some dissidents, especially commercial sex workers in the state. Arrested for flouting the governor’s directives are 18 suspected commercial sex workers and their customers arrested by the Ondo State Task Force on COVID-19 while monitoring the compliance rate within the state capital. The suspects who were arrested at a brothel in Shasha area, in Akure North Local Government Area of…

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Covid-19: President Buhari to ease lockdown by May 4

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President Mohammadu Buhari in a nationwide address, has announced a phased relaxation of the lockdown in Lagos, Ogun and Abuja. This, he said will take effect from May 2, 2020 when the current total lockdown which was extended by one week in his broadcast will lapse. Read the full speech below: ADDRESS BY H.E. MUHAMMADU BUHARI, �PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA ON THE CUMULATIVE LOCKDOWN ORDER OF LAGOS AND OGUN STATES AS WELL AS THE FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY ON COVID- 19 PANDEMIC AT THE STATE HOUSE, ABUJA MONDAY,…

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COVID-19: World on the brink of a hunger pandemic ― WFP

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United Nations food agency, World Food Program, WFP, has warned that the world is “on the brink of a hunger pandemic,” as it struggles to contain COVID-19. WFP Executive Director David Beasley told the U.N. Security Council on Tuesday that “2020 would be facing the worst humanitarian crisis since World War II.” “ 821 million people go to bed hungry every night all over the world, chronically hungry. And as Dr Chu just pointed out as the new global report on food crises, that’s published today shows there are a…

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Mysterious deaths not connected with COVID-19 – Kano Govt

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In a statement by the Kano State Commissioner of Information, Muhammad Garba, Kano government on Sunday acknowledged recent deaths in the state, promising that the state government is on top of the situation. This was also as it quickly said that deaths are not connected to the COVID-19 pandemic. Garba said Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has already directed the state Ministry of Health to conduct a thorough investigation into the immediate and remote causes of the deaths. Garba, said “although investigation into the cause of the deaths is still ongoing,…

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Public servants salary in Kaduna reduced by 25% to fund support packages

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Nasir El-Rufai, Kaduna State Governor, on Sunday announced that the state public servants earning, at least, N67, 000 will have 25 per cent of their salaries ‘donated’ to the state’s purse until the end of the quarantine period. Kaduna is one of the Nigerian states that have confirmed cases of coronavirus. The state put in place a quarantine order to curtail the spread of the virus which has killed over 203, 000 persons worldwide. El-Rufai himself only recovered from the viral infection a few days ago. The state government did…

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Death penalty for minors abolished in Saudi Arabia

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‌ As the kingdom of Saudi Arabia seeks to blunt criticism over its human rights record, the kingdom on Sunday ended the death penalty for crimes committed by minors after effectively abolishing floggings. The reforms underscore a push by de facto ruler Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to modernise the ultra-conservative kingdom long associated with a fundamentalist strain of Wahhabi Islam. The death penalty has been eliminated for those convicted of crimes committed while they were minors, Human Rights Commission president Awwad Alawwad said in a statement, citing a royal decree.…

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Coronavirus: Ecobank Nigeria supports States with Food items

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As contribution to various initiatives aimed at cushioning the effect of the current lockdown on citizens, Ecobank Nigeria has donated food items to several state governments across the country. These palliatives are targeted at the most vulnerable members of the society who have been the hardest hit economically as a result of the current crises. Speaking in Lagos, Executive Director Commercial Banking, Ecobank Nigeria, Carol Oyedeji said this action would also go a long way in supporting members of the community who earn a daily wage and may not have…

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Neymar’s Mum Dumps 23-year-old Lover Over Gay Links

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Football star Neymar’s mother, Nadine Gonclaves, has dumped her 23-year-old lover, few weeks after going public. It is gathered that the 52-year-old dumped Tiago Ramos after she found out that he has dated a number of men in the past. Reports have it that Tiago was allegedly dating Neymar’s personal chef Mauro before he started a relationship with Nadine. Reports also have it that he was romantically involved with a famous Brazilian actor and stand-up comedian called Carlinhos Maia. This coming barely two weeks when Neymar publicly showed his support for…

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Airlines employers begin massive slash of salaries

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Airline employers have begin massive cut of salaries amid the COVID-19 pandemic that has led to the grounding of over 76 domestic planes. Arik Air on Wednesday slashed the April salaries of its workers by 80 per cent and sent over 90 per cent of its over 1,500 employees on  compulsory leave without pay. Already, Azman Air and Max Air had sent over 1,000 workers on compulsory leave without pay, citing the ravaging effect of the COVID-19 on business. The eight domestic airlines and allied companies account for over 8,000…

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Unusual deaths: Kano loses 12 prominent persons in 10 hours

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Over 12 persons were confirmed dead on Saturday as Kano State continues to witness a rise in unusual deaths. The deceased include professors, a newspaper editor and other professionals. They were buried at different cemeteries within and outside the metropolis. Within the past eight days of lockdown in the state, no fewer than 20 persons have died from undisclosed ailments. Eyewitnesses and undertakers at cemeteries in the state said an unspecified number of people had died and were buried over the past few days. Among the prominent persons that died…

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