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BREAKING: Osun Discharges 6 More Coronavirus Patients

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Osun state government has discharged six more COVID-19 patients after testing negative twice to the virus, in line with the National Centre for Disease Control protocol, following their treatment at the Isolation Centre in Ejigbo.

The State Governor, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola, who made this known via his official Twitter handle, @GboyegaOyetola on Wednesday afternoon, said the six are among the remaining seven Ivory Coast returnees at the Ejigbo isolation centre.

“Another good news from our Isolation Centre, as 6 more COVID-19 patients have tested negative twice, in line with
@NCDCgovprotocol. The patients who are among the 127 Ivory Coast returnees have been discharged to join their families,” the governor tweeted.

A total of 17 out of the 127 returnees had tested positive for the virus. 10 of the 17 were discharged on Saturday, 11 April, 2020 after testing negative twice to the virus.

The release of another six patients today brings to 17, the number of Coronavirus patients that have been managed and discharged in Osun.

“This brings to 17, the number of cases that have tested negative twice and have been discharged after treatment in our State. The remaining two patients at our facility are responding to treatment and it is our hope they will recover soon and be released to reconnect with their families,” Oyetola disclosed.

The governor thanked the people of the State for their cooperation and sacrifice during this challenging period.

He further said: “I also appreciate all our health workers who have been working so hard to ensure we’re all safe. You’re our heroes and we can’t appreciate your sacrifices enough. God bless you all,” he added.

[UPDATE] Former Rivers Guber Candidate, Dakuku Peterside Confirms Keniebi Okoko’s Death

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A former Rivers State Governorship Candidate on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dakuku Peterside has confirmed the death of Keniebi Okoko.

The report of the sudden death of the Bayelsa billionaire businessman and politician, Keniebi Okoko has shocked many who had been touched by his benevolence.

Okoko who is also a serving pastor under Pastor David Ibeyieome of the Salvation Ministries had died on Tuesday, April 14 while undergoing a liposuction surgery at an undisclosed hospital in Lagos State.

Some persons however filled social media on Wednesday morning with reports that the deceased later came back to life which turned out to be false.

The Tribute from Dakuku Peterside confirms that Keniebi Okoko has died.

Dakuku wrote in a tribute on a WhatsApp group: “I start by a confession, Kenebi is my friend, brother and someone who impacts every soul he comes in contact with. Yesterday (Tuesday) I got a call and rushed to the hospital where I met him lifeless . What is important is that he lived a good and impactful life and sure he has gone to be with the Lord . Two things smacked me.

“The extent of human solidarity. I got to the hospital about 8-8:30pm and friends of his from across the country, high , mighty, ordinary folks, have taken over the hospital and were ready to go to ‘war’ for most loved Kenebi. It simply restored my faith in brotherhood and humanity . Too many persons ,in the midst of wailing,were willing to help to ensure that a loving soul like Kenebi is not put to shame .

“The second observation is that all and sundry were not happy with the professional handling of the medical attention he got leading to his death and are demanding that we must get to the root of the matter so persons whose professional negligence led to this avoidable death must be held to account for it .

“In Kenebi’s death, I have seen the outpouring of love and appreciation of impactful living . May the soul of my beloved brother KENEBI Rest In Peace and May we continue rallying each other whenever the need arises”.

BREAKING: Lagos State Discharges 16 COVID-19 Patients

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The Lagos State government has discharged 16 Coronavirus (COVID-19) patients,

ABN TV reports that the governor of the state, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, announced this in a series of tweets on the micro-blogging site, Twitter on Wednesday evening, April 15.

The Lagos State Governor disclosed that the Coronavirus patients- 14 males and 2 females had a Polish, British and Chinese citizen amongst them.

This online news platform understands that the discharged Coronavirus patients were fully recovered from the COVID-19 and had tested negative

Governor Sanwo-Olu tweeted: “Good people of Lagos,

I have more great news from our isolation facilities. 16 persons; 14 males and 2 females including 3 foreigners – 1 British, 1 Chinese and 1 Polish citizen have been discharged to join the society.

“The patients; 14 from IDH, Yaba and 2 from Onikan Isolation centre have fully recovered and tested negative twice consecutively to #COVID19.

“This brings the number of patients successfully managed and discharged from our facilities to 85,” the tweet added.

Lockdown: Ikpeazu Talks Tough, Warns Transport Unions Against Violation

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The Abia state governor, Dr. Okezie Victor Ikpeazu says his government has noticed with dismay the outright disobedience to the lockdown Order by members of various Transport Unions in the state.

The Governor said consequently, Executives of NURTW, NATO, RETAN, Cooperatives, SATOA, ATRIWA and TOAN are directed to ensure strict compliance by members to the said Government Order.

In a release signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Barr. Chris Ezem, Ikpeazu said Government will therefore not hesitate to dissolve and prosecute any Transport Union that contravenes this directive.

“All the parks of the above unions are to remain closed during the lockdown period. Government also directs that any Association or park that violates the said order should be shut down and the heads of such association and/or park prosecuted accordingly.

“The Security Agencies and Enforcement Team are by this notice directed to apprehend and prosecute defaulters to this Government Order” he said.

Confusion As Bayelsa Politician Reportedly Wake Up After Death

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There is confusion amongst residents of Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital, over yet-to-confirmed reports that Mr. Keniebi Okoko, an aspirant in the last governorship election died in an undisclosed hospital in Lagos while undergoing a tummy tuck operation.

ABN TV reports that a Yenagoa-based online media outfit had reported that Mr. Okoko, a major financial member of Salvation Ministries in Port Harcourt allegedly died about 9:23 pm on Tuesday when the power generating sets of the hospital broke while the said operation was ongoing.

Parts of the report read: “While the operation was going on successfully, there was a power outbreak in the hospital. Doctors in the hospital tried all their possible best to put on the generator in the hospital but the generator refused to start.”

Residents of the state took to their Facebook accounts to express grief over his alleged demise.

However, another yet-to-be verified story emerged that 41-year-old Okoko survived the operation and is in good health.

Many Bayelsans who were thrown into mourning over the former story, took to their Facebook accounts to take a swipe at online media outlets for breaking the news, tagging them as messengers of doom spreading fake news.

A copy of one of the new versions of the story that was also published by some online media outfits read: “Bayelsa born billionaire Businessman, Keniebi Okoko who was rumoured dead has been reported to be alive and is in the Intensive Care Unit of the Lagos Hospital. New details have emerged that the earlier report of his death is false.”

However, Keniebi Okoko Media Team (KOMT) in a statement called for calm, adding authentic reports will be provided by Okoko’s family.

“We want to thank you all for your support and prayers. We want to appeal to all to please let the Okoko family speak on the issue at the appropriate time. Thanks for your understanding.”

Several attempts to reach members of the Okoko family and his close associates proved abortive at the time of filing this report.

Lockdown: Anger As Civil Defence Officer Kills Commercial Driver In Abia [Graphic Photo]

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Hundreds of road users were on Wednesday held to a stand still at the Umuikaa, Isiala Ngwa South LGA Abia state axis of Enugu-Port Harcourt expressway as youths took to the street in protest over the killing of a commercial driver by an official of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Isiala Ngwa Division whose identity could not be ascertained at the moment of filing this report.

Our correspondent gathered that the commercial driver carrying perishable and non-perishable food items reportedly had an argument with the NSCDC personnel over issues said to border on money.

Eyewitness said while the argument was still on, the driver attempted to drive off, a situation that triggered the anger of the NSCDC officer, leading him to shoot the driver.

The situation however did not go down well with the youths of the area who attempted lynching the NSCDC official.

The suspect, who narrowly escaped death, ran into a police station in the area for safety.

According to an eyewitness: “The driver carrying tomatoes among other food items approached the Civil Defence checkpoint where they (NSCDC) were enforcing the order of the governor (Ikpeazu) on COVID-19 after they flagged him down.

“We didn’t know what they were discussing initially, but when temper started flaring, the driver was accusing him (NSCDC) personnel of extortion.

“The driver said that he can’t give him more than what he has given (bribe) to him (the NSCDC official), insisting that the restriction order doesn’t affect drivers carrying food items.

“When the temper was high, we left and were watching the drama from afar.

“The driver tried driving off and the next thing we heard was gunshot. We all ran away and by the time we came back, we saw the driver in the pool of his blood.

“The gunshot attracted people in the area and seeing what happened, the youths and others blocked the express in protest.”

The Public Relations Officer of NSCDC Abia State Command, Ndukwe Aguiyi could not be reached for comments.

But a source in the command, who craved anonymity, said they had already contacted the Isiala Ngwa Division under whose jurisdiction the incident happened to furnish the Headquarter with information over the incident.

The source stated that the command had already set up an investigative committee on the matter, adding that the command doesn’t condone any act of indiscipline and unprofessional behavior among its personnel.

“The leadership of the command has continued to emphasize on professional conduct of its personnel and the need to guard their weapons jealously. The Command is not going to sweep this under the carpet.”

The Commissioner of Police in the state, CP Ene Okon, in a chat, however, confirmed the NSCDC personnel is their custody.

Okon said that he has directed the NSCDC official be transferred to the SCID, Umuahia for proper investigation.

The police boss, who warned security personnel to be mindful the way they use guns entrusted in their care, said if after investigation the man was found culpable, police would arraign him for murder.

BREAKING!! COVID-19: FG To Allow Foreigners Affected By Travel Ban To Leave Nigeria

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Foreigners with valid visitors pass or resident permit with confirmed return tickets scheduled to travel out would be issued the relevant government extensions at no cost, the Federal Government has declared.

The extension is to enable the beneficiaries to reschedule their flights and travel within one week whenever the restriction on travel is suspended.

Many foreigners are stranded owing to the closure of the international airports and land borders by the FG to curb the spread of coronavirus.

The development made many foreign embassies in the country, including the United States Mission, British High Commission and others, demand government permission to airlift their nationals through special evacuation flights.

But the Nigeria Immigration Service explained in a statement in Abuja on Wednesday that the Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, had approved the order in respect of the aliens affected by the embargo on international travels vide a letter with reference MI/PM/16012/S.266/V.II, dated April 6.

The statement by the NIS spokesman, Sunday James, said: “In the light of the above, all visitors and migrants holding valid visitors pass or resident permit with confirmed return tickets scheduled to travel out within the period of the international travel restriction, are to be issued with relevant extensions at no cost to enable the beneficiaries to reschedule their flights and travel within one week whenever the embargo is suspended by the Federal Government.”

However foreigners whose permits pass expired before the restriction order must pay for overstay for the period and the penalty it attracts.

“Furthermore, anyone that overstays beyond the waiver period whenever the restriction is lifted by the Federal Government is to promptly comply by paying for overstay,” it added.

Fire Guts Shops At Dugbe Market In Ibadan [Photos, Video]

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Fire on Wednesday razed a building and some shops in the Lebanon area of Dugbe, Ibadan, Oyo State.

The fire reportedly started at about 1.20 p.m.

Men of the fire service from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the state fire service were seen at the scene of the fire emptying three water tankers and frantically battling the fire.

See photos and video below…

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Bayelsa Billionaire Keniebi Okoko Dies During Surgery

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Keniebi Okoko, Bayelsa-born billionaire businessman and philanthropist, has died in Lagos, throwing many Bayelsans into mourning.

Some reports said Okoko, son of Professor Kimse Okoko, died on Tuesday during a liposuction surgery in a Lagos hospital.

A power outage was blamed for the death.

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Okoko was in his early 40s.

He contested the Bayelsa primary for the governorship ticket of the Peoples Democratic Party last year. He did not succeed.

He was also a pastor of Salvation Ministries in Port Harcourt.

Many Bayelsans and people who he had touched in his lifetime, were shocked by his sudden death.

They poured out their anguish in posts on Facebook.

Pro-Jane Whatson said: “A big loss to all of us at salvation ministries. Just take it as God knows why and celebrate his salvation and look very for God while on Earth”.

Michael Osaro Jnr wrote a lengthy tribute:
“I can’t find the rationale behind the death of a promising and wealthy young man like this who is even a pastor, a giver and a faithful servant of God.

“Na waaa oooo. Watin man go do for this life self. Life is absolutely nothing my brother.

“Rest in Peace and sleep well in the bosom of the Lord my beloved pastor Keniebe Kimson Koko. We will miss you greatly”
Okoko was the founder and CEO KDI Group, said to be involved in oil and gas.

He was reputed to be the godson of former Nigerian leader, Goodluck Jonathan.

According to his Facebook wall, Okoko attended University Demonstration Secondary School (UDSS), Choba.

He also went to University of Port Harcourt.
In 2018, he went for the certificate programme in Harvard Business School.

Fire Guts Corporate Affairs Commission Headquarters In Abuja [VIDEO]

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Headquarters of Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) in Maitama, Abuja, was this morning gutted by fire.

This is coming exactly one week after Treasury House,  headquarters of Accountant General of the Federation (OAFF) was similarly consumed by fire.

The fire, according to some eyewitnesses, occurred on Wednesday morning and was, however, put under control by men of the Federal Fire Service were alerted.

Registrar-General of the CAC, Abubakar Garba who confirmed the incident, explained that there was no loss of documents.

He said that as soon as the fire outbreak was noticed, men of the Federal Fire Service were quickly mobilised to put it out.

“It was a minor fire incident at the CAC today which was quickly extinguished by the men of the Fire Service.

“However, there was no loss of document or lives.”

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