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Ayade Storms Government House, Locks Out Civil Servants Over Lateness

Coronavirus: Cross River Govt Orders Workers To Resume Work

by AnaedoOnline April 12, 2020

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The Cross River Government has ordered workers in the state’s civil service to resume work after a temporary suspension over the Coronavirus pandemic.

At a time the country is fighting the novel pandemic, coronavirus, the state lifted its ban on movement for civil servants in the state.

In a statement released by Governor Ben Ayade’s spokesperson Christian Ita, civil servants from grade level 10 were asked to resume work on Tuesday, April 14. The returning civil servants were also told to adhere to the ‘no mask, no movement’ policy of the state government.

The statement reads in part;

“All returning civil servants are to receive nose masks from the COVID-19 Response Task Force through their respective permanent secretaries. All nose masks to be used in the state must be locally made, with the place of origin clearly marked.

“The sale of masks made by the Cross River State Garment Factory is prohibited. Masks are to be distributed free of charge.”

The statement further added that mass gatherings of all kinds such as worships, weddings, burials remain prohibited, residents would be allowed into public places such as markets, malls, sports, and banks if they use an appropriate mask.

April 12, 2020

Nigerian Student In China, Recounts Experience With China Officials

by AnaedoOnline April 12, 2020

written by AnaedoOnline 2 minutes read

A female Nigerian student in China has cried out over how she and other Africans are being treated by the Chinese officials.

She wrote;

I cried today. Sitting in my room,on bed,many things. As a black girl in China,I have been subjected to a compulsory quarantine, even without no history of travel for the past 12months. I don’t sleep well at night again, not knowing my fate the next day.

I don’t have a problem going under quarantine or staying indoors for long,but the target on Only black peoples is demeaning. I see racist comments and posts towards black people from China and I have fears. #5GTOWERS #COVID19NIGERIA #ChinaMustExplain

I hope all this will end,my fears too. There are thousands of Chinese in African countries walking/working freely now without being forced like we are doing over here. The Nigerian government isn’t taking more action to this.

No human deserves to be treated this way. The pressure is too much. The hate is too much. Black people are really suffering. Students are also not excluded in this case. I hope things gets better soon. China shouldn’t blame Africans.

I am under surveillance, directed not to go outside. What did we Africans do to deserve this? Why can’t all Chinese people also go under quarantine? I pray I don’t get kicked out after the 14days. By the way, I was forced to be tested.

All I ever want and always want is to finish my education. I motivate myself to push on. Now lots of black students are indoors, some of their landlords have asked them to move out. #Lifeofaninternationalstudent #coronavirus.

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April 12, 2020

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5G: Pastor Chris Backtracks On Network Being Anti-Christ

by AnaedoOnline April 12, 2020

written by AnaedoOnline 2 minutes read

The President of the Christ Embassy Church, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome has backtracked on his comment of 5G and Coronavirus pandemic being anti-Christ.

In an earlier statement and teaching, the Nigerian cleric had stated that Coronavirus was created to instill fear in people who will embrace 5G as a way of escaping the pandemic.

However, in a new teaching, Pastor Chris, who described himself as a technology enthusiast, said he was more concerned about 5G because of its health implication and also because he is into the healing ministry.

Pastor Chris further added that researching on the fifth generation, 5G of wireless communications technologies makes him want to use it, but he was also concerned that regulators seemed not to care much about its health implication.

He said;

“I have to look at my calling as a priority and I’m into the healing ministry. You may be a pastor or a minister and not be into the healing ministry, this may not concern you.”

“Are there health risks? What are the health implications? Those are my concerns and I became even more concerned when I found out that regulators didn’t seem to care much in looking into the details and the cause of the independent scientist and experts, medical doctors.”

“If there are health risks, they should be fixed. We want to go on extraordinary technology, 5G but we must also consider all the health implications. That’s my point,” he added.

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April 12, 2020

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Sultan Of Sokoto Reveals What Cures Coronavirus

by AnaedoOnline April 12, 2020

written by AnaedoOnline 2 minutes read

The Sultan of Sokoto and President President-General, Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has said black seed and honey are a good cure for Coronavirus.

He disclosed this in a statement signed by his press team as he argued that Prophet Muhammed once predicted that:

“On the efficacy of the black seed, the Prophet (SAW) said, as reported by Abu Hurayrah: ‘Utilise the black seed for, without doubt, it is a cure for all sicknesses except death.’

He was also reported to have said in Sahih Bukhari, ‘Honey is a remedy for every illness and the Qur’an is a remedy for all illnesses of the mind. Therefore, I recommend to you both remedies, the Qur’an and honey.”

The Sultan continued: “So, we urge Muslims and Nigerians at large to take note of this and do the needful when the need arises.

“Honey, on its part, offers remarkable antiseptic, antioxidant and immune-boosting properties for the human body. Apart from fighting infection and helping in tissue healing, honey also reduces inflammation and it is useful for digestive problems also such as indigestion, stomach ulcers and gastroenteritis.

“I call on Muslims to continue to abide by the directives of government and health authorities: wash your hands regularly, keep social distance and avoid crowded places, so we can defeat this evil menace, Coronavirus.”

April 12, 2020

Community Policing: Lagos Deploys 1,250 Special Constabulary

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Five Coronavirus Patients Discharged In Lagos

by AnaedoOnline April 12, 2020

written by AnaedoOnline 2 minutes read

Five more Coronavirus (COVID-19) patients have been discharged in Lagos State.

The state governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, announced this in a series of tweets on his verified Twitter handle on Sunday.

“As we commemorate the sacrifice of love this Easter, I bring to you more awesome news from our isolation facilities,” the governor said.

He explained that the patients – four females and one male – were discharged to reunite with their families and the society after testing negative for coronavirus.

Governor Sanwo-Olu noted that with the newly discharged patients, a total of 55 people have been successfully managed for Coronavirus at the state government’s isolation centres and discharged to the community.

“This news, especially on this important day, gives me joy and I am sure it does the same to you too.

“While we look forward to more great news from our effort to contain COVID-19, let’s continue to do the right thing,” he added.

The governor urged the residents to stay at home and continue to practice social distancing, as well as observe the highest possible personal hygiene to curb the spread of the disease in the state.

He also asked them to report any suspicious case they notice to the appropriate persons for prompt action.

Read the governor’s tweets below:

Dear Lagosians,

As we commemorate the sacrifice of love this #Easter, I bring to you more awesome news from our isolation facilities. Today, 5 more patients; 4 females, and 1 male have been discharged to reunite with their families and the society.

— Babajide Sanwo-Olu (@jidesanwoolu) April 12, 2020

While we look forward to more great news from our effort to contain coronavirus #COVID19, let’s continue to do the right thing. Stay at home, practice #SocialDistancing, observe the highest possible personal hygiene and report suspicious cases to the appropriate persons.

Happy #Easter.

— Babajide Sanwo-Olu (@jidesanwoolu) April 12, 2020

April 12, 2020

Anambra 2021: Five Aides To Willie Obiano Defects To PDP

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Anambra In Tension Over Disappearance Of Coronavirus Patient

by AnaedoOnline April 12, 2020

written by AnaedoOnline 2 minutes read

There is tension in Anambra State following the alleged disappearance of the coronavirus index case.

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) announced on Friday that Anambra had recorded a confirmed case.

Since then, fear has gripped residents as the index case was said to have visited three different hospitals in the state.

He was also said to have made contacts with so many others before he ran away

But the Anambra State Commissioners for Health Dr Vincent Okpala and his Information and Public Enlightenment counterpart, Mr C Don Adinuba, say there is no cause for alarm.

Owing to the development, Governor Willie Obiano has announced a comprehensive lockdown of the state with immediate effect.

The Nation reports the lockdown implementation starts on Monday with the Governor closing all motor parks in the state

In a statement on Sunday in Awka, the Police Command declared the enforcement of the lockdown would commence immediately.

The statement was issued and signed by the Command’s Publish relation’s Officer, Mr Mohammed Haruna.

He said the index case had been in the state since March 28, 2020, and must have infected numerous people since then.

According to him: “The Anambra State Police Command wishes to inform the general public that the Command in compliance with the directives of the Anambra State Governments in order to contain the spread of COVID-19 has commenced total enforcement of lockdown order in the State with immediate effect.

“In view of this, the public are kindly requested to stay at home. No movement, no local transportation. The index case has been in the State since march, 28th and has socialized extensively.

“This extreme restriction became necessary in order to identify and isolate primary and secondary contacts as well as ensure no further spread as the contact tracing is ongoing.

“The public is to note that the Police and all security Agencies in the State are geared to enforce this order to the later in observance of overriding public health interest.”

April 12, 2020

Peter Obi Reacts To FG Cancellation Of WASSCE

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COVID-19: Index Case In Anambra Was Poorly Handled – Obi

by AnaedoOnline April 12, 2020

written by AnaedoOnline 2 minutes read

The Vice-Presidential candidate of the PDP in the last presidential election, Mr. Peter Obi, has frowned at the manner Anambrarians handled the index case of COVID-19 in Anambra State, even when he singled out St. Joseph Hospital, Adazi-Nnukwu for commendation for their professionalism.

In a statement made available by Obi’s Media Office, he thanked St. Joseph Hospital for being pro-active, going by the measures they took in handing the case, but described the stigmatisation of the index case by the people through videos and publications in various media platforms, and the accompanying psychological trauma, as against the basic principle of collective fight against the pandemic.

Expressing confidence in St Joseph Hospital, Obi said it remained one of the best health facilities in this part of the country and that its Dr. Joseph Nwilo Heart Centre remained the best of its kind in Nigeria, manned by the globally-acclaimed cardiologist, Dr. Joe Nwilo, one of the most patriotic Nigerians who, though based in the USA, comes in from time to time at his own cost to perform free heart operations. Obi also noted with satisfaction the fact that St. Joseph Hospital is among the over 400 facilities made available by the Catholic Church to the Federal Government of Nigeria to assist in fighting the Covid-19 pandemic.

Obi also commended the Anambra State government for taking the index case to an isolation centre and for following up on the matter in line with prescribed practices. He urged them to do whatever is necessary to ensure the speedy recovery of the patient.

Speaking further, Obi made a special appeal to the people, saying: “I urge all Anambrarians and Nigerians to know that the coronavirus illness is not sexually transmitted or a criminally-induced disease.

It is beyond politics and should not be subjected to fake news. Those afflicted need love, care, understanding and above all, prayers to God to intervene in this scourge ravaging the world.”

Concluding, Obi who once again wished Nigerians Happy Easter, urged all those that had contact with the index case to present themselves for testing and or isolation as the case may be.

April 12, 2020

Coronavirus

Apple & Google To Develop Applications For Covid-19 Tracking

by AnaedoOnline April 11, 2020

written by AnaedoOnline 2 minutes read

Apple and Google are joining forces in a bid to develop technology where smartphones can warn users that they may potentially be exposed to covid-19

The rival companies are opening up their mobile operating systems so both iPhone and Android devices can run contact tracing apps.
This will work by using a mobile’s Bluetooth signals to track every other phone its user has come into close contact with as reported by The Daily Mail.

The implementation has raised concerns over potential breaches of privacy, though the tech giants insist that the data will be anonymous and that ‘privacy, transparency and consent are of utmost importance’.

If a person using the app tests positive for Covid-19, they can then upload their movements to a public database.

Other users will then be able to anonymously check their own logs against others to see if they’ve potentially been exposed to a carrier of the virus.
If there’s a match, the person will receive a message indicating when and where they might have been exposed, along with guidance as to whether they should just watch for symptoms, seek testing, or self-quarantine.

Contact tracing apps have been used in several other countries outside the US and Europe in an effort to contain the pandemic, including in Singapore and South Korea.

The Czech Republic has announced it will release its own contact tracing app, and the UK, as well as France, Germany, and Italy are all planning to develop similar technology.

Under the plans, the phone records the date, time, distance, and duration of contact between the two devices, but unlike the Find My App feature, it doesn’t use GPS data to ensure the logs remain anonymous.

The app will also periodically create new ID codes for each device to make it hard to trace any interaction back to any specific individual.

April 11, 2020

Nigeria To Receive COVID-19 Vaccines In 10 Days - Health Minister

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Minister Of Health Warns Health Workers Over Coronavirus Pandemic

by AnaedoOnline April 11, 2020

written by AnaedoOnline 2 minutes read

The Minister of Health, Ehanire Osagie has warned health workers against treating suspected cases of Covid-19 privately.

Osagie who said this at the Presidential Task Force daily media briefing on Friday April 10, directed all health workers to refer all cases to certified healthcare facilities for isolation and management.

The Minister said;

“All medical practitioners, health care workers and also the public are reminded that Covid-19 is such a highly infectious disease and they should abstain from trying to privately treat or manage these cases in their homes.

“Only designated treatment centre can provide safe isolation and management of Covid-19 patients.

“All designated isolation and treatment centres have adequate supplies to manage cases and there is no shortage of Personal Protective Equipment and no fear of shortage in the short term for health workers.”

Anedoonline reported that five Nigerians were said to have tested positive of coronavirus between March 28 and March 30, after the screening 3,779 travellers from high-risk countries.

According to the Guangzhou Health Commission, four of them had visited an eatery called Emma Food multiple times.

The restaurant owner, alongside her daughter and another child, later tested positive for the contagion.

The five Nigerians with the infection were said to have been detected between March 28 and March 30, after the screening 3,779 travellers from high-risk countries.

Guangzhou which is situated 1,028 kilometres (638 miles) south of Wuhan, where coronavirus started from has no recorded 466 new cases.

A total of 197 people who had close contact with the patients have been tested and isolated.

Also, the owner of Emma Food, known as Zhuang, has been put under quarantine since April 1.

Zhuang’s 8-year-old daughter and her three-year-old playmate both were diagnosed with the deadly disease on the next day.

However, Amid a wave of opposition, 15 Chinese medical experts arrived in Nigeria on Wednesday, to join the battle against Coronavirus.

April 11, 2020

Johnson Announces Four-Week Lockdown In England As COVID-19 Cases Surge

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See When British Prime Minister Was Wheeled Out Of ICU (Video)

by AnaedoOnline April 11, 2020

written by AnaedoOnline 1 minutes read

It’s no longer news that the UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson was diagnosed with the Novel virus, Coronavirus and was admitted to an intensive care unit (ICU).

But he has been responding to treatment and a lot of improvements were recorded, and he is now moved out of the intensive care unit (ICU).

A video of UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, being wheeled out of the ICU to a normal ward has been shared online as citizens sought to know how he was doing.

Johnson was taken to St Thomas Hospital after his Coronavirus symptoms got worse days after he announced he was positive and working from home.

In the video which has gone viral, Boris Johnson is being wheeled out of the ICU while receiving applauds from health workers.

See Video below:

https://twitter.com/ngoziclara/status/1248935284751949824

April 11, 2020

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