May 2020

South Korea Stays Alert Over Further Virus Spread

South Korea Stays Alert Over Further Virus Spread

May 14, 2020 1:19 pm

South Korea on Thursday reported 29 more coronavirus cases following cluster infections linked to clubs and bars in Seoul, putting health authorities on edge amid growing concerns over further virus spread.

The new cases of COVID-19, with 26 of them being local infections, brought the nation’s total number to 10,991, according to the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC).

The number of cases connected to bars and clubs in Seoul’s popular nightlife district of Itaewon reached 131 as of Thursday, according to the KCDC and the Seoul city government.

South Korea had added fewer than 15 cases of …

Doyin Okupe, Wife Survive Coronavirus, Discharged

Doyin Okupe, Wife Survive Coronavirus, Discharged

May 14, 2020 1:18 pm
Former Senior Special Assistant to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, on Public Affairs, Dr. Doyin Okupe and his wife have survived the deadly Coronavirus disease and have been discharged.

Okupe disclosed this on his Facebook page on Tuesday, saying that on the 23rd of April, he and his wife, Aduralere tested positive to COVID-19 and that on the same day, they were moved to the isolation ward facilities in Sagamu.

“Glory be to God Almighty Jehovah and His Son Jesus Christ through whose blood that was shed for us at Calvary and by whose stripes we became healed and tested negative

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Adamawa Police Alleges Illegal Use Of Uniform, Constitutes Taskforce

9 IPOB Members Caught With Police Guns Arrested In Delta

May 14, 2020 8:49 am

The Delta Police Command on Wednesday arrested nine suspected members of the outlawed group, Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).

The Commissioner of Police (CP), Mr. Hafiz Inuwa, while parading the suspects said they were behind the numerous deadly attacks on policemen in Asaba and environs.

Thirteen police service rifles were recovered from them, NAN reports.

Inuwa said the suspects were arrested following a discreet and painstaking investigation by officers in the command.

Read Also: IPOB Donates More Food Supplies To South-East Region

“Following recent series of attacks on policemen and snatching of service rifles, we have recorded great success with

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China Trying To Hack Vaccine Research – FBI

China Trying To Hack Vaccine Research – FBI

May 14, 2020 8:32 am
The United States says China-linked hackers were targeting U.S. research organisations to steal data on vaccines and treatments for coronavirus.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) alerted of the development on Wednesday.

They said healthcare, pharmaceutical and research institutions working on a pandemic response should take more precautions.

Read Also: Coronavirus Weakening, May Disappear Before Vaccine

The agencies, however, assured that they have been able to protect their systems.

“China’s efforts to target these sectors pose a significant threat to our nation’s response to COVID-19,’’ FBI and CISA noted.

The potential theft of

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WHO Admits COVID-19 May Not Go Away Like HIV

WHO Admits COVID-19 May Not Go Away Like HIV

May 14, 2020 8:31 am
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has admitted that COVID-19 may never go away.

WHO’s executive director emergencies program, Mike Ryan, on Wednesday said the coronavirus may just become one of the viruses around the world that kill people annually.

Read Also: Coronavirus Weakening, May Disappear Before Vaccine

“This virus just may become another endemic virus in our communities and this virus may never go away. HIV hasn’t gone away.

“I’m not comparing the two diseases but I think it is important that we’re realistic. I don’t think anyone can predict when or if this disease will disappear,” Ryan said.

HIV/AIDS

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Uzodimma Gives 20 New SUVs To Imo State Judges

Gov. Uzodimma Gives 20 New SUVs To Imo State Judges

May 14, 2020 8:26 am

The Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodimma on Wednesday presented vehicle gifts to Judges in Imo State and stressed the need for the judicial arm of government to join forces with the other arms, the Executive and Legislature, to move the State forward.

The Governor, who stated this during a courtesy visit by Judges, said that the dividends of democracy can only be delivered to people when all the arms of government close ranks and work as a team.

While expressing his zeal to work with the Judges, Uzodimma presented vehicle gifts of 20 brand new Sports Utility Vehicles …

Shun The Vandalisation Of Public Amenities - Hon. Ejiogu

Shun The Vandalisation Of Public Amenities – Hon. Ejiogu

May 14, 2020 8:19 am

The performing lawmaker representing Owerri North State Constituency in the Imo State House of Assembly, Hon. Engr. Philip Ejiogu, popularly called Mr. Integrity has decried the vandalisation of the Otammiri Water Plant by indigenes who oppose the currently ruling Imo State Government.

In the plenary held at the floor of Imo House of Assembly, on the 13th of May, 2020, the Deputy Minority Leader and Committee Chairman, Education, Hon. Engr. Philip Ejiogu, supported a motion against the vandalization of the Otammiri Water Plant.

Read Also: Hon. Philip Ejiogu Provides Palliatives For Umuakalukwu

The water plant was said to have been …

98-Year-Old Woman Survives COVID-19 In Nigeria

98-Year-Old Woman Survives COVID-19 In Nigeria

May 14, 2020 6:07 am
A 98-year-old woman in Lagos State has become the oldest COVID-19 patient to recover from the disease.

 

Lagos State Government had discharged 26 patients on Wednesday.

However, Governor Sanwo-Olu in an update, revealed that the state discharged its oldest patient in the country.

Read Also: Coronavirus Weakening, May Disappear Before Vaccine

He said, “Today, we discharged a 98 year old woman, our oldest #COVID19 patient in Lagos. She joined 25 others; 13 males and 12 females, discharged from our isolation centres after testing negative for #COVID19, bringing the total of our successfully managed and discharged patients to 528.

“As

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Prophet Odumeje Finally Reveals Source Of Wealth, Powers

Prophet Odumeje Finally Reveals Source Of Wealth, Powers

May 14, 2020 6:07 am
Controversial prophet, Chukwuemeka Odumeje has revealed that his source of wealth and power is from God.

The cleric said anyone serving the living God must be rich because God is a rich God.

He challenged anyone with proof that someone else gave him spiritual powers, to reveal it to the public

Read Also: Pastor Ashimolowo Attacks Popular Prophet, Odumeje

According to him, he preaches to members of his congregation that God shows himself through his miracles.

“If there is no miracle, there is no God.

“If God has the power it started from me so he made me rich first.

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Gambari - CUPP Raises Alarm Over Buhari’s New CoS

Gambari: CUPP Raises Alarm Over Buhari’s New CoS

May 14, 2020 6:05 am

The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) has expressed worry over the appointment of Ibrahim Gambari as the new Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari.

Gambari, a former Minister of Foreign Affairs replaces the late Abba Kyari, who died of coronavirus complications.

CUPP spokesman, Imo Ugochinyere, in a statement, said the body was aware that Gambari was a “die-hard agent of the late military dictator, Sani Abacha”.

Read Also: British Govt Reacts To Ibrahim Gambari’s Appointment

It alleged that Gambari supported “the evil execution of late Ken Saro Wiwa and annulment of June 12 election.”

CUPP said it will

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Ibrahim Gambari Breaks Silence After Appointment

Ibrahim Gambari Breaks Silence After Appointment

May 14, 2020 6:04 am
The new Chief of Staff to the President, Professor Ibrahim Gambari, has made it clear his primary allegiance would be to President Muhammadu Buhari and not the public.

Gambari stated this while speaking to State House correspondents on Wednesday, shortly after his appointment was made official.

He thanked Buhari for deeming him worthy to serve in the new capacity and promised to serve to the best of his ability.

Read Also: British Govt Reacts To Ibrahim Gambari’s Appointment

“I thank the President of the Federal Republic for giving me the opportunity to serve him and of course, the country,” he

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Shehu Sani Reacts To Fresh Kaduna-Kajuru Massacare

Shehu Sani Reacts To Fresh Kaduna-Kajuru Massacare

May 14, 2020 6:04 am
Shehu Sani, former Kaduna lawmaker has reacted to the recent killings by bandits in Kajuru Local government area of Kaduna State.

Bandits killed eight people in a fresh attack in Gonan Rogo, Kufana District, Kajuru Local Government area of Kaduna State.

The attack happened after 17 people were on Tuesday killed in the same village.

Read Also: Kaduna Massacre: Resign IGP Over Killing Of Christians

Reacting, Sani on his Twitter page, described the massacre as a condemnable crime.

He mentioned that bandits posed immediate and lethal danger to the people of the North West despite the coronavirus pandemic.

His tweet

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