Mercy Johnson-Okojie and hubby welcome their fourth child, a baby girl

Mercy Johnson-Okojie and her hubby, Prince Odi Okojie, have welcomed their fourth child, a baby girl.

The Nollywood actress gave birth to their baby at the University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center in Maryland, USA today May 4. Her hubby who shared the good news online, said the baby has been christined Divine-Mercy Ehinomen Okojie.

''Every Good and Perfect gift is from God. The wait is finally Over, Please share in Our Joy as we announce the arrival of Our Daughter.

Divine-Mercy Ehinomen Okojie.''

Mercy and Prince got married in 2011 aand they have three children already, two girls and a boy. Congrats to them!

Bank customers take to their heels after a Nigerian man suffered difficulty in breathing and slumped while using an ATM in Lagos

A Nigerian man slumped while using the ATM at a commercial bank in Onipanu, Lagos state today May 4.

Eyewitnesses claimed the man suffered difficulty in breathing and was running a high temperature.

Most of the bank customers took to their heels when he slumped for fear he might be suffering from the novel Coronavirus.

245 new cases of COVID-19 recorded in Nigeria - 76 in Lagos alone

245 new cases of COVID-19 were recorded in Nigeria on Monday, May 4, 2020.

According to Nigeria Center for Disease Control NCDC, out of the 245 new cases of COVID-19, 76 were recorded in Lagos, 37 in Katsina, 32 in Jigawa, 23 in Kano, 19 in FCT, 18 in Borno, 10 in Edo, 9 in Bauchi, 6 in Adamawa, 5 in Oyo, 5 in Ogun, 1 in Ekiti, 1 in Osun, 1 in Benue, 1 in Niger, and 1 in Zamfara.

Nigeria now has 2802 confirmed cases of COVID-19. 417 patients have been discharged from various Isolation centers across the country, while 93 deaths have been recorded.

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Former Governor of Sokoto State, Dr Garba Nadama dies at 82

A former Governor of old Sokoto State, Dr Garba Nadama, has died at the age of 82.
According to a statement by the state government, Nadama died on Monday night, April 4, after “an illness of natural cause”.

Nadama was elected deputy governor of Sokoto State in 1979 and became a governor in November 1981, following the death of the governor, Shehu Kangiwa in equestrian accident.

Army arrests 13 impersonators in Lagos

13 fake soldiers accused of using military uniform to perpetrate crimes in Lagos in spite of the lockdown order issued by President Buhari over the outbreak of Coronavirus, have been arrested by the Nigerian army.

The suspects were identified a Ebenezer Adeleke, Afolabi Hassan, Allen Afolabi, Daramola Olamide, Akpan Joel, Eze David, Frank Eze, Joseph Okere, Ahmed Ameh and Akpan Emmanuel. It was learnt that some of the suspects who were nabbed wearing uniforms with the ranks of Colonel, Lieutenant Colonel, Major and Captain at different parts of Lagos, also forged an Army Provost letterhead for visa application.

This brings the total number of impersonators arrested in different parts of Lagos during the lockdown period, to 41.

General Officer Commanding (GOC) Maj.-Gen. Olu Irefin said;

“You will be shocked at the level they are impersonating the army. Both the Lieutenant and the Major have a photo frame they used to deceive members of public and when you check their internet profile or page they looked real as military personnel.

“They have used provost letter head to apply for visa but unfortunately they took a wrong channel of applying because we do not do it directly."

We've caught the 'Enemy of the State' who leaked President Buhari's speech - Femi Adesina

Femi Adesina, special adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on media and publicity has revealed that the person who leaked President Buhari's speech before his nationwide broadcast on Monday April 27, has been caught and now “paying for his evil action”.

The Presidential spokesperson who described the person as an "Enemy of the State who does not wish his country well", said an unedited draft of the broadcast was leaked.

Femi Adesina said the person was nabbed through the digital footprint he left after leaking the document.

"Coronavirus is real" man says as ambulance arrives his neighbourhood in Ikotun, Lagos, to pick up patients

A man in Ikotun has shared a picture of an ambulance evacuating patients from his neighbourhood.

The man seemed shaken as he recorded the ambulance evacuating "four patients".

"Coronavirus is real," the man said as he called the name of his street in Ikotun, Lagos, and begged people to take it seriously.

However, it has not been confirmed if the patients being evacuated are COVID-19 patients.

One of the medics who arrived with the ambulance had on a face mask but wore no gloves or coveralls, which are required for handling COVID-19 patients.

Edo government accuses Oshiomhole of ‘spitting on the graves’ of those who died from Coronavirus

The Edo State Government has accused the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole of ‘spitting on the graves’ of those who died from Coronavirus following his recent action.

Osarodion Ogie, secretary to Edo state government alleged that the APC Chairman held a political gathering in Benin in spite of a ban on public gathering following the outbreak of Coronavirus.

Ogie who insisted that Oshiomhole's action showed he has no regard for President Muhammadu Buhari and the collective efforts of the various agencies of government to protect and safeguard Nigerians in these dire times, urged security agencies to investigate the use of their men for the gathering they described as an "illegal assignment".

Kannywood actor, Ibrahim Ubale, has died

Ibrahim Ubale, an actor in Kannywood, the Hausa movie industry, has died.

Ibrahim popularly known as Wanke Wanke, died in Kano state on Thursday evening April 30 after a brief illness.He



 He was said to be a Hypertensive patient and had a recurring disease.

He has since been buried according to Islamic rites.

May his soul rest in peace, Amen.

Founder of DAAR Communications, Raymond Dokpesi Snr, and 7 members of his family test positive for Coronavirus

Chief Raymond Dokpesi, founder of Daar communications, his daughter-in law, along with six members of his family, have tested positive for Coronavirus.

This is coming 3 days after his son and chairman of the board of the company, Raymond Dokpesi Jnr tested positive for the virus.

A test conducted by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC on the Dokpesi family came out positive for eight members of the family.

They have all been evacuated by the NCDC to the isolation centre at the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital Gwagwalada where his son is already receiving treatment.

Reacting to the development, Dokpesi who spoke shortly after the arrival of the NCDC Ambulance, said he feels very well.
“I am of quite ok, i feel very well”, he said, an indication that his condition is still asymptotic.

On Monday, his son, Raymond Jnr, tested positive for the virus and has been sent to the Isolation center in Abuja. Contact tracing immediately commenced with his family members including his father, High Chief Dokpesi and members of his household.

The test was later extended to senior management and members of staff who had been in close contact with the company’s index case.

The entire DAAR headquarters building sitting aloft the Kpaduma hills in Asokoro District Of Abuja have since been fumigated.

One killed as petrol tanker explodes at Obalende flyover

The Obalende flyover in Lagos Island is currently on fire. The fire started after a petrol-laden tanker exploded while manouvering the roundabout under the bridge this evening.

The tanker fell on its side and exploded just in front of a fuel station. One person has been confirmed dead.

Men of the state fire service are already on ground to put out the fire. This fire incident comes four days after an NNPC fuel station in Ogba, went up in flames destroying over 30 cars.

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Governor Makinde slashes salaries of senior political appointees

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has slashed the salaries of senior political appointees in his administration by 50 percent.

The Governor made the announcement while addressing workers at a Workers’ Day event at the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Secretariat in Ibadan, the state capital. He also confirmed that the state’s lawmakers also agreed to cut their salaries by 30 percent.

Makinde disclosed that his government is working hard to mitigate the shock of the pandemic on the state’s economy, and will also ensure that salaries would continue to be paid regularly by the 25th of every month.

Almajiris sent from Kano to Kaduna test positive for Coronavirus

Five almajiris recently repatriated from Kano to Kaduna state have tested positive for Coronavirus.

The Kaduna State commissioner for Health, Amina Mohammed-Baloni, who confirmed this, said the new patients have been moved to the Infectious Diseases Control Centre where they are receiving treatment.

Kaduna state now has 9 confirmed cases of COVID19.

One dead as building collapses in Ibadan

A tragic incident occurred on Sunday April 27, as one person was confirmed dead after a storey-building collapsed in Ibadan, Oyo State capital.

The woman who was trapped when the building collapsed at Onipasan area, behind Oluyoro Hospital, Ibadan is said to be the wife of the owner of the building.

The corpse of the deceased which has been buried, was evacuated from the scene of the incident by the rescue operation team of Ibadan North East Local Government.

The Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the state Police Command, Olugbenga Fadeyi, confirmed the incident. He said;

“Yes, there was a building collapse yesterday. It is under Agugu area. The building collapsed and the woman died.

“It was the wife of the Alhaji that owns the house. She has since been buried”.

Dino Melaye advices billionaires and philanthropists donating to the public during the lockdown

Dino Melaye has shared some words of advice for billionaires and philanthropists looking to donate to the public during the lockdown brought on by the Coronavirus pandemic.

The senator wrote on Instagram: "My singular advise to our billionaires, Corporate Nigeria, multinationals, philanthropists and donors. Please buy medicament, food and drinks plus money and share to the people directly at the federal or state level. I no hear English ooo so don't ask me why."

His advice comes after the Presidential Task Force on the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic said it has no control over the multi-billion naira contributions that have so far been announced by various donors towards the fight against the pandemic.

Chairman of the task force and Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr Boss Mustapha said earlier this month that the only thing so far received by the task force was the materials donated recently by the founder of Alibaba Group, Jack Ma.

It also comes after the federal government said that billions being announced by private individuals towards the fight against Coronavirus pandemic, is not coming to the coffers of the government.

At the daily briefing by the Presidential Taskforce on COVID-19 in Abuja on April 2nd, the National Coordinator of the taskforce, Dr Sani Aliyu, was asked to enlighten Nigerians on who accounts for the billions individuals and corporate organizations have donated towards the fight against COVID-19 and he said:

"The private sector has a seperate fund which is run through the Coalition Against Coronavirus Disease. That's where you get most of the announcements that this person has given a billion and this is a separate account. It has nothing to do with government and the money will not come to government.

"We appreciate the help of the private sector in helping us and they will be providing us with commodity but the money they are currently collecting will not come to government. It is a separate bank account."

Atiku Abubakar's son, Mohammed, recovers from Coronavirus

Mohammed, one of the son's of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has recovered from COVID-19 after testing negative twice for the novel virus.

Atiku had his confirmatory negative test result released this afternoon and says he will be discharged from the Abuja Isolation center soon.

Mohammed was confirmed to have contracted the virus on March 19th and was subsequently transferred to an isolation centre on the outskirts Abuja.

We still have a long way to go in fight against Coronavirus - Presidential Task Force on Coronavirus

The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has disclosed the country still has a long way to go, in spite of the progress made so far in the fight against the deadly disease.

Speaking at the Task Force's daily media briefing in Abuja on Monday April 27, Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) and Chairman of the (PTF), Mr Boss Mustapha urged Nigerians to take responsibility in the fight against COVID-19.

Mustapha said;

“Over the last four weeks, we made appreciable progress but we are not yet out of the woods because a lot more is required to be done.

“Nigerians at all levels must take responsibility for our actions, adopt behavioural modification, ensure compliance with advisories and provide guidance to our followers and youths.

“The PTF has continued to assess the situation nationwide and an appropriate Report has been submitted to Mr. President for decision making.

“It is expected that once a decision is made, the President will address Nigerians on further measures to be taken, later today. I urge all Nigerians to be on the lookout for the broadcast.

“The PTF shall continue to pursue the strategy of aggressive testing, detection, isolation, contact tracing, care and management. Similarly, non-pharmaceutical measures will be enhanced”.

The SGF also disclosed that the situation in Kano State is closely being monitored. He said the PTF in active conjunction with the state government, was following developments up closely, and being guided by the Federal Ministry of Health and other development partners.

Mustapha added;

“The situation in Kano is being addressed very closely by the NCDC in strong partnership with the State government and guidance by the Federal Ministry of health as well as support from our development partners."

UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson returns to work after recovering from Coronavirus

UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson returned to work on Monday morning, after making full recovery from Coronavirus.

In his first public statement since he was admitted to St Thomas’s Hospital in London on April 5, Boris said the U.K. was beginning to "turn the tide" on the virus.

Speaking from outside Number 10 Downing Street, the prime minister praised the British public for the sacrifices they had made during the period of lockdown, but warned that this was the “moment of maximum risk.”

"I'm sorry I've been away from my desk for much longer than I would have liked. If this virus were a physical assailant, an unexpected and invisible mugger which I can tell you from personal experience it is -- then this is the moment when we have begun together to wrestle it to the floor."

The prime minister acknowledged the impact the nationwide lockdown has had on the U.K. economy and its citizens, but ruled plans to lift the restrictions now.

“I understand your impatience, I share your anxiety,” he said. “And yet we must also recognize the risk of a second spike, the risk of losing control of that virus and letting the reproduction rate go back over one.

Because that would mean not only a new wave of death and disease but also an economic disaster, and we would be forced once again to slam on the brakes across the whole country and the whole economy.”

"I refuse to throw away all the effort and the sacrifice of the British people and to risk a second major outbreak and huge loss of life."

More than 154,000 people in the United Kingdom have been diagnosed with COVID-19, and at least 20,795 have died from the disease, according to Johns Hopkins University.

Bola Tinubu and wife undergo COVID19 test after his Chief Security officer died from COVID19 complications

Bola Tinubu, National Leader of the All Progressives Congress(APC) and his wife, Remi Tinubu, have tested negative for COVID-19. This was contained in a statement released by his spokesperson, Tunde Rahman, today April 27th.

Recall that last Friday 24th, Lateef Raheem, the 51-year-old former Chief Security Officer (CSO) to Tinubu died following complications of COVID19. He was said to have suffered from high blood pressure and diabetes which might have been complicated by his infection with COVID-19.

Following Lateef's death, Tinubu requested for a test to be carried out on him, his family members and aides. The results came in today and they were negative. However, one of his aide's reuslt came back positive.

Owner of AIT, Raymond Dokpesi's son, Raymond, tests positive for Coronavirus

Raymond Dokpesi Jnr, son of the founder of DAAR Communications Plc and the owner of AIT television, Raymond Dokpesi Snr, has tested positive for Coronavirus.

Dokpesi who is currently the chairman of the communications company, disclosed this in a short message to members of staff today Monday, April 27th.

“ I got a call this morning confirming the result is COVID-19 positive. I am leaving now to the Gwagwalada Isolation Centre for treatment and hope to be back in two weeks.

Many of you may have interacted with me during our various meetings and I would advise you to get tested as soon as possible.” his message read as posted by AIT
Dokpesi Jnr who has been on self-isolation for the past one week, began feeling ill with symptoms similar to malaria. He also started experiencing coughing and as a precaution, reached out to the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, for a test which later turned out positive for the COVID-19.

He has been evacuated by the NCDC to the isolation centre at the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, Gwagwalada, for treatment.

Efforts are currently being made to trace all those he must have had contact with in the last two weeks.

We never rejected rice from the FG, but we discarded some which are not suitable for consumption - Governor Akeredolu

Governor Rotimi Akeredolu has denied rejecting some bags of rice sent to the state by the federal government as part of the palliatives to cushion the effect of the Coronavirus pandemic.

It was reported earlier today that Ondo State Government rejected some expired bags of rice, from the 1,800 bags sent to the state by the Federal Government. Governor Akeredolu was alleged to have ordered the return of some bags of rice sent to the state by the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, as they were found to have expired.

The Ondo State Governor however countered the report in a tweet he shared today. Akeredolu who disclosed that the report of rejecting the bags of rice is false, admitted that they discarded some bags of rice after they were found not to be suitable for consumption.

He tweeted;

A lot of news making the rounds that we rejected rice from the FG. This is false. At no time did we reject anything from the FG. We nonetheless have experienced similar issues experienced by other states with some of the bags. Those not suitable for consumption will be discarded.

The Ekiti State Government also denied returning1800 bags of rice donated to the state by the Federal Government as Coronavirus palliatives.

Prof. Bolaji Aluko, the Coordinator of the COVID-19 Task Force and Director General, Office of Strategic Transformation and Delivery in Ekiti dismissed claim of the rice being rejected because they were expired.

Aluko said;

"We have not rejected or returned any rice to the Federal Government."

COVID19 patient delivered of baby at LUTH

A 40-year-old woman who tested positive to COVID-19, was delivered of a baby girl by a team of doctors at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) today April 27.

According to a post on LUTH's twitter handle, the baby girl who was delivered by a team of doctors comprising anaesthetists and nurses, weighed 3.3kg and is said to be in good health.

''A team of LUTH Drs, anaesthetists and nurses delivered a woman with COVID-19 of a baby girl this afternoon. 40yr old mother and 3.3kg baby are doing fine. Our gratitude goes to these gallant men & women & all warriors making the nation proud in the face of this scourge.”

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Shehu of Bama has died

A first class Borno monarch, His Highness, the Shehu of Bama, Kyari Ibn Umar Elkanemi, is dead.

The monarch died today Monday April 27 at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH). He was in his mid-60s.

Borno State Commissioner for Home Affairs, Information and Culture, Babakura Abba Jato confirmed the death to journalists during a routine media briefing usually held daily by Borno’s high powered response team on prevention and control of COVID-19.

Jato said the Shehu was known to have been battling with protracted illness as many people of his age, often deal with. The Commissioner said the Shehu’s palace will announce funeral arrangements that will be communicated to members of the public.

The deceased monarch ascended the throne in 1990.

Face masks made of clothes don't prevent you from contracting disease, they only reduce spread of infection- NAFDAC

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has said the use of non-medical face masks, which include self-made or commercial masks or face covers made of clothes, only reduce and not prevent spread of diseases.

The agency in a statement released today said face masks made with cotton materials are more effective. The statement in part reads.

Non-medical face masks include self-made or commercial masks or face covers made of cloth, other textiles or other materials such as paper. They are not standardized and are not intended for use in healthcare settings or by healthcare professionals.
They serve to limit spread of droplets and offer some measure of protection to those around you.

The material of construction is usually cloth(textile fabric), non-woven wadding, or paper-like materials. For these Barrier Masks, 100% cotton is preferred though, polyester, linen or knit fabric can be used.
Simple test: If wearer can put off a flame from a cigarette lighter that is placed in front of the wearer, the mask is protective enough.

Barrier face masks do not prevent you from contracting disease but, they have been found to contribute to reduce spread of infections when used widely in conjunction with other measures. Such measures include social distancing, not touching the face, eyes or mouth, washing of hands with soap for 20 secs or use of alcohol based hand sanitizers.

These face masks are recommended to be washed daily and preferably should be a double layer of fabric to increase the absorbency and effectiveness.

It must be noted that several washes, drying and stretching of the mask over time reduce the effectiveness of the mask.'' the statement read.

The agency came out with the clarification as different state governments and the Federal government have announced compulsory use of face mask as the nation continues to fight against the spread of COVID-19.

Donald Trump celebrates wife Melania as she turns 50

Donald Trump took to Twitter to celebrate his wife Melania Trump as she turns 50.

"Happy Birthday to Melania, our great First Lady!" Trump wrote to his wife on Sunday, April 26.

Donald Trump's daughter, Ivanka also wished her stepmother a happy birthday tweeting: "Happy Birthday @FLOTUS Melania!"

We are not getting the needed support and cooperation from the Presidential Task Force in the fight against Coronavirus – Governor Ganduje laments

Governor Abdullahi Ganduje has accused the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, of not giving Kano state the support it needs to takle Coronavirus.

The Kano state Governor slammed the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, in an interview BBC Hausa Service on Monday April 27.

Ganduje described the current situtation in Kano as "bad and scary" because they solely relied on the testing center which was recently closed down, to fight the disease.

He said;

“We are in a serious problem. I can tell you the situation is really bad and scary. Because what we solely rely upon in fighting the disease is the testing centre.

“This laboratory suspended its operation five or six days ago. There is also a shortage of sample collection equipment. It is not a common equipment that you can go and buy in the market. Those whose samples were collected are still waiting to know their fate.

"The problem (is) with the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19. Even its Director General was in Kano. He spent a night there, but we have not heard from him again. The minister (of health) too knows the laboratory is not working.

"There is serious problem. We have been complaining that Kano needs more than one testing centre, right from the beginning of this (pandemic).”

When asked if Kano state is not getting any support from federal government agencies on the fight against COVID-19, Ganduje said;

“Sincerely speaking, we are not getting deserved attention. If these equipment (testing centre) are under our control, we will do our best to make sure it works properly. But we are not getting the needed support and cooperation from from Presidential Task Force on COVID-19.”

FCT mobile courts convict two pastors, three Imams, 68 others for breaching Coronavirus lockdown order

Three Imams, two pastors and 68 others were on Sunday April 26, convicted by a mobile court sitting at the Eagle Square in Abuja.

The lockdown violators were arraigned before Magistrate Idayat Akonni and were handed a one month imprisonment. They were given an option of N5,000 fine in addition to a supervised community service for one day.

The convicted Imams are  Abdullahi Mohammed of Gwarinpa Estate, Suleiman Idris of Mobi Close, Area 11, Garki and Deputy Imam Useni Umar of the same address.

The convicted Pastor include; Phillips Olumbori of Celestial Church of Christ, Lugbe and Rev. Moses Chinedu of Mercy City Gospel Centre, Aco Estate, Lugbe.

Chairman FCT Ministerial Enforcement Task Team on COVID-19 Operations, Ikharo Attah who commented on the court judgement said;

“The verdict, though mild, is a welcome development. Those sentenced should be worried because they are now ex-convicts having been found guilty and sentenced by a competent court of law.

“Why has it become very difficult for custodians and enforcers of divine laws to obey national laws that do not prohibit or infringe on their freedom of religion?”

'People that know me say I am the hardest working president in US history' - Trump

US President, Donald Trump, has stated that he is a hard worker and that he has achieved more in three and half years as president than any other president in US history.

Trump, who made the claims in a tweet, said people who know him and the history of the country say he is the hardest working US president in history.

'The people that know me and know the history of our Country say that I am the hardest working President in history.'

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Nigeria's House of Representatives to resume plenary on Tuesday

The leadership of Nigeria's House of Representatives has directed its members to resume plenary session on Tuesday, April 28, at 10 am.

This directive was issued in a statement signed by the Clerk to the House of Representatives, Patrick Giwa.

The clerk said in the statement that the COVID-19 Guidelines approved by the Federal Government and the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) and additional Guidelines developed by the House would be sent to members’ pigeon holes for collection on resumption.

“Staff and Members’ Aides are to work from home and will be notified when needed in the office for any special assignment,” part of the statement read.

The senator representing Osun Central, Ajibola Basiru, also made a similar announcement regarding the Senate on his official Twitter handle.

He tweeted: “The Nigerian Senate will resume in Plenary on Tuesday, 28th April, 2020 by 10:00am.”

The lawmakers had on March 24, suspended plenary sessions for two weeks to observe the lockdown aimed at curbing the spread of Coronavirus as well as to put up other safety measures in the complex.

They were expected to resume legislative on April 7 but the president, on March 29, ordered the lockdown of the Federal Capital Territory as well as Lagos and Ogun states, hence the postponement.

Two COVID-19 deaths recorded in Kano state

The Kano state government has announced two more COVID-19 deaths recorded in the state.

The state Ministry of Health disclosed this via its Twitter handle.

This brings to three, the number of COVID-19 related deaths in the state.

Breaking: Fire Outbreak at NNPC College Road Ogba, Lagos

There has been a fire outbreak at the NNPC petrol station located along College road in the Ogba area of Lagos State.

The cause of the fire is not known at the moment.

However, firefighters are said to be having difficulties in putting out the inferno.

Osun records 12 new cases of Coronavirus

The Osun state government has announced that 12 people in the state have tested positive for Coronavirus.

This brings the total number of confirmed cases of Coronavirus in the state to 32. Osun state Commissioner for Health, Dr. Rafiu Isamotu said the confirmed cases were recorded in Osogbo, Ife, Ede, Ikire and Ejigbo.

He urged residents of the State not to panic but should continue to comply with the stay-at-home directive of the State government, keep social distancing and observe all precautionary measures to curb the spread of the disease.

Isamotu also reiterated that the ban on public gatherings remains in force, just as he urged residents to take the wearing of face mask seriously as it is now compulsory across the state.

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Nigerians panic as mysterious deaths in Kano allegedly rises to 640 in one week

Nigerians have taken to social media to express worry over alleged mysterious deaths in Kano state which has reportedly risen to 640 in one week.

Though the state was on lockdown for 7 days, it was recently relaxed for a day by Governor Umar Abdullahi Ganduje following the declaration of Ramadan.

While the mysterious disease killing people in the state has been linked to Coronavirus by many, others have countered it and also pointed out that it may be something else.
A health worker who spoke to The Cable said there is a high level of suspicion that top government officials in the state have been exposed to the virus.

“Things are in disarray here, and there is no well structured response to COVID-19. The government is not communicating. They are not testing, and people are dying. We have had people coming here to hospital and when they died, they are immediately buried without taking samples for testing.

“This is not a rumour. People are dying. The suspended test centre was fumigated days ago, and normally it should take 48 hours but as of today, it has not been reopened. They said this is because of the shortage of reagents.”

A Kano based Facebook user, Umar Khaleel had also revealed his grandmother was the 14th person to be taken for burial at a cemetery in the state as of 10am on Friday April 25.

He also disclosed that another family member died when they got home from his grandmother's burial. The family member became the 25th person to be buried that day at the cemetery.

Nigerian doctor and Twitter user, Dr Olufunmilayo claimed that 640 people have died in Kano state in the last 7 days.

87 new cases of Coronavirus recorded in Imo, Lagos, Borno, Osun, Katsina, Kano, Ekiti, Bauchi, Edo

87 new cases of Coronavirus has been confirmed in 9 states by the Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC).

A breakdown of the new cases in states across the country is as follows; 33 in Lagos, 18 in Borno, 12 in Osun, 9 in Katsina, 4 in Kano, 4 in Ekiti, 3 in Edo, 3 in Bauchi, 1 in Imo.

As at 11:55pm on April 25,  there are 1182 confirmed cases of Coronavirus in Nigeria. 222 patients have been discharged and 35 deaths have been recorded.

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