April 19, 2020

Dozens Of Boko Haram Fighters Found Dead In Chad Prison

Dozens Of Boko Haram Fighters Found Dead In Chad Prison

April 19, 2020 2:18 pm

At least 44 suspected members of Boko Haram who were arrested during a recent operation against the group have been found dead in their prison cell in Chad after apparently being poisoned, the country’s chief prosecutor has announced. 

The prisoners were found dead on Thursday, Youssouf Tom said on television, and an autopsy carried out on four of the dead prisoners revealed traces of a lethal substance that had caused heart attacks in some of the victims and severe asphyxiation in the others, he said.

The dead men were among a group of 58 suspects captured during a major army

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Banditry: 17 Persons Abducted In Shiroro, Niger State

Black Sunday: Bandits Massacre 47 In Katsina

April 19, 2020 2:16 pm
The Katsina State Police Command, on Sunday said bandits have killed 47 people in early morning attacks on communities in three local government areas of the state.

The command’s Spokesman, SP Gambo Isah, made this known in a statement made available to newsmen on Sunday in Katsina.

He said that the bandits carried out the attacks in Dutsinma, Danmusa and Safana local government areas at about 00:30 hours on April 18.

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The command spokesman did not give further details, but said that police, army, Air Force, civil defence and …

'China Will Face The Consequences' – Trump Flares Up

‘China Will Face The Consequences’ – Trump Flares Up

April 19, 2020 7:13 am
Donald Trump has again attacked China over the COVID-19 pandemic ravaging the world.

Trump, during his daily White House press briefing on Saturday, questioned whether the virus, which began spreading from Wuhan, China, was a “mistake that got out of control” or “a crisis that was started deliberately.”

The US leader warned that “China would face consequences if it was knowingly responsible” for the spread of the dreaded virus.

Trump did not, however, mention what type of actions he might take against the Asian giants.

“It could have been stopped in China before it started and it wasn’t, and the

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COVID-19 - U.S.-Canada Border To Remain Closed – Trudeau

COVID-19: U.S.-Canada Border To Remain Closed – Trudeau

April 19, 2020 7:12 am
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Saturday that Canada and the U.S. had agreed to keep their border closed for all non-essential travel for another 30 days.

“Canada and the United States have agreed to extend by another 30 days the border measures that are currently in place,” Trudeau said during televised remarks.

He said the move would “keep people on both sides of the border safe.”

The two countries temporarily closed their shared border on March 18.

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The U.S. has imposed a range of measures to limit …

Abba Kyari 'Now That Abba Kyari Is Dead' – Nnamdi Kanu

‘Now That Abba Kyari Is Dead’ – Nnamdi Kanu

April 19, 2020 7:11 am

The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, says with the death of Abba Kyari, China “will go on more burnings of Nigeria’s public institutions.”

Abba Kyari, the Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari, died of Coronavirus (COVID-19) on Friday, April 17.

A statement on the micro-blogging site, Twitter by Femi Adesina, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity confirmed the development.

The Presidential media aide tweeted: “The deceased had tested positive to the ravaging COVID-19 and had been

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Burna Boy Stars In Virtual Concert For Health Workers

Burna Boy Stars In Virtual Concert For Health Workers

April 19, 2020 7:02 am

Nigerian singer Burna Boy was among A-lister musicians that participated in the World’s first virtual concert Saturday night to celebrate health workers, as billions shelter at home due to coronavirus.

Burna Boy performed two songs during the show, televised live.

The concert had singers from The Rolling Stones to Taylor Swift to Billie Eilish.

Lizzo, Jennifer Lopez, Stevie Wonder, Paul McCartney and LL Cool J also joined in the Lady Gaga-curated online party.

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The show was backed by the international advocacy organisation Global Citizen in partnership with the World Health …

US Reacts To Abba Kyari’s Demise, Evacuates More Citizens

US Reacts To Abba Kyari’s Demise, Evacuates More Citizens

April 19, 2020 7:01 am

The United States has consoled Nigeria on the death of Abba Kyari.

The late Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari was buried on Saturday in Abuja, weeks after testing positive to coronavirus.

The mission’s message was posted on its Twitter handle, @USEmbassyAbuja, on Saturday.

“On the passing of the Presidential Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari, the U.S. Mission in Nigeria wishes to express sincerest condolences to his family and to the government of Nigeria. We mourn with Nigeria at the loss of this dedicated son and public servant”, it read.

Meanwhile, the country has confirmed the repatriation of more

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U.S. NBA Star Dinwiddie Acquires Nigerian Passport

U.S. NBA Star Dinwiddie Acquires Nigerian Passport

April 19, 2020 6:58 am
Snubbed by Team USA, NBA star Spencer Dinwiddie is reportedly acquiring a Nigerian passport to play for the national team, D’Tigers.

Dinwiddie plays for Brooklyn Nets as guard.

News about Dinwiddie’s switch to Nigeria was reported by Shams Charania, an NBA insider and analyst for The Athletic and Stadium.

He broke the news in a tweet that has gone viral.

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Acquiring a passport to play for another country is common for players who play in domestic leagues overseas.

But it is more rare for NBA players.

With the addition of Dinwiddie, …

Buhari 'Buhari Should Appoint Igbo As Abba Kyari's Replacement'

‘Buhari Should Appoint Igbo As Abba Kyari’s Replacement’

April 19, 2020 6:57 am

The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council (OYC) has highlighted why President Muhammadu Buhari should appoint an Igbo as his new Chief of Staff.

In a statement on Sunday, they described the passing of Abba Kyari, as a “colossal loss”.

Buhari, had in a tribute, penned that Kyari was his loyal friend of 42 years and an individual who “never wavered in his commitment to the betterment of every one of us”

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A statement by Okechukwu Isiguzoro, OYC President and Okwu Nnabuike, the Secretary, prayed God to give Buhari the fortitude to bear the

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Medical Doctor At UCH Tests Positive For Coronavirus

Medical Doctor At UCH Tests Positive For Coronavirus

April 19, 2020 6:54 am
A medical doctor at the University College Hospital (UCH) Ibadan has tested positive for Coronavirus.

Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo state revealed this on his verified Twitter handle on Saturday night.

“The COVID-19 confirmation test for one suspected case; a doctor at the University College Hospital Ibadan came back POSITIVE today”, Makinde said.

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He said isolation and contact tracing have commenced.

The total COVID-19 cases in Oyo is 16. Active cases are eight.

So far, seven people infected with the virus have been discharged, while one patient has been transferred to Lagos…

What Chelsea Players Did When I Left Stamford – Sarri

What Chelsea Players Did When I Left Stamford – Sarri

April 19, 2020 6:54 am
Juventus manager, Maurizio Sarri, has revealed that despite having a “conflicted” relationship with the team, many Chelsea players cried in the club’s dressing room when his departure was announced.

Sarri left Chelsea last summer for Juventus after spending just a year at Stamford Bridge.

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The 61-year-old led the Blues to win the Europa League, finish as runners-up in the Carabao Cup, and also deliver a top-four finish in the Premier League.

“The higher you go up the ladder, the harder it is to build personal relationships with your players,” Sarri told

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Nigeria’s Coronavirus Cases Reach 542, With 49 New Cases

Nigeria’s Coronavirus Cases Reach 542, With 49 New Cases

April 19, 2020 6:52 am
Nigeria’s Coronavirus cases have soared to 542 cases, with the release of 49 new cases on Saturday by the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control, NCDC.

Of the 49 new cases, Lagos has 23 cases, Abuja, 12, Kano 10, Ogun two. Oyo one and Ekiti, one.

“Forty-nine new cases of #COVID19 have been reported; 23 in Lagos, 12 in FCT, 10 in Kano, 2 in Ogun, 1 in Oyo and
1 in Ekiti.

“As at 10:40 pm, 18th April, there are 542 confirmed cases of #COVID19 reported in Nigeria; 166 discharged and 19 death,” NCDC said on its twitter handle.

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