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Mexico Confirms 4th Coronavirus Case, All Linked To Italy

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Mexico confirmed its fourth case of the new coronavirus on Saturday — all linked to recent travel to Italy — after a young woman tested positive for infection.
 
Health authorities said the 20-year-old from northern Coahuila state was carrying the virus without showing symptoms.
 
She had recently travelled to Milan and was now under isolation in her home, according to the state government.
 
Another eight people are being tested for suspected infection, authorities said.
 
The other three confirmed cases — two men in Mexico City and one man in northern Sinaloa state — are all believed to have visited northern Italy, authorities said Friday.
 
Italy has emerged as one of the global hotspots of the COVID-19 outbreak with more than 1,100 cases in cities across the country’s north.
 
The virus has infected around 87,000 people and killed nearly 3,000 since it first emerged in central China late last year.
 
ABN TV earlier reported that Mexico’s health ministry said the country has confirmed three cases of the coronavirus, becoming the second Latin American nation reached by the global outbreak.
 
The three men — two in Mexico City and one in the northern state of Sinaloa — are all believed to have visited northern Italy, the epicentre of the virus in Europe.
 
“Probably all three were infected from the same source. All three are imported cases,” Jose Luis Alomia, general director of epidemiology at the Ministry of Health, said at a press conference Friday.
 
Senior health ministry official Hugo Lopez-Gatell told a separate news conference that one of the men, a 35-year-old in the capital, “has a mild, mild illness” with symptoms “similar to that of a cold”.
 
“He is a young individual and so he is at very low risk,” he said.
 
[AFP]
 

BREAKING: Nigerian Professor, Ezeibe ‘Discovers’ Cure For Coronavirus And Lassa Fever

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A Nigerian Professor, Maduike Ezeibe has announced that he has discovered a possible cure for the dreaded coronavirus and lassa fever.

The Professor of Virology at Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU) who once claimed to have discovered the therapy for the cure of HIV/AIDS, expressed confidence that the therapy which according to him, had already proved reliable in the “treatment of HIV/AIDS,” would make coronavirus a thing of the past.

Ezeibe who gave the chemical equation of the therapy as (AI4(SiO4)3+3Mg2SiO4-2AI2Mg3(SiO4)3) and also disclosed that “it’s a mechanism for curing Covid -19 and Lassa fever”, urged countries affected by the deadly virus to adopt his therapy for clinical trials on patients.

He said: “Electrostatic attraction would make electrically charged medicines mop pathogens which have opposite charges, is a known scientific fact and that viruses and abnormal (infected /tumor) cells are electrically charged is now known.

”Covid-19 virus and Lassa fever virus (DNA viruses) are negatively charged . Small sizes of viruses enable them infect cells, inaccessible to big molecules. So, existing antiviral medicines need immunity to complement their effects but some viruses cause immune deficiency.

“As a silicate, AMS also normalises immunity and as a stabilizing agent it enhances efficacy of antimicrobials to achieve effective treatment secondary infections.

“Effective treatment of secondary infections would cure any viral /abnormal cell diseases including Covid -19 and Lassa fever “

Recall that the Federal Government recently announced a N36m cash prize for any Nigerian that finds the cure for coronavirus and Lassa fever.

Enugu Doctors Embark On Strike Amid Coronavirus Panic

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Amidst panic over the detection of coronavirus in the country, resident doctors of the Enugu State University Teaching Hospital on Saturday embarked on a five-day warning strike to press home their demand for an enhanced pay package.

Many residents of Enugu have criticized the timing of the strike at this time of national emergency.

The leadership of the resident doctors declined to respond to questions on the coronavirus epidemic.

But president of the Association of Resident Doctors, ARD ESUT-TH, Dr. Chima Edoga, who spoke on the strike appealed to patients to understand their plight which he said they have managed for over four years.

Edoga stated that it is the wish of the doctors to make the hospital a center of excellence, but noted that it is only when manpower is retained that the hospital could achieve the desired dream.

He said that the Resident Doctors deliberated extensively on their work conditions and patient care before arriving at the difficult decision

According to them, there is a shortage of doctors in ESUT-TH as a result of continual mass exodus of doctors, despite genuine efforts made by the State Government and the Management of ESUT-TH to replace them.

The ARD ESUT- TH noted that there has been over-burdening of doctors who chose to remain and care for the people, with some doctors having to take daily call duties for months, at the expense of their own health, personal and family lives.

They said that as a result there is a drop in the quality of care given to the patients.

The doctors said their reasons for embarking on the warning strike include “Perennial poor salary and emoluments vis-à-vis non-implementation of the Corrected Consolidated Medical Salary Structure (CONMESS) with consequential minimum wage adjustments for doctors working in ESUT-TH Parklane as is obtainable in all Federal Tertiary Health Institutions (FTHIs) and many State Tertiary Health Institutions (STHIs).

“STHIs in neighbouring states like Anambra (COOUTH) and Imo (IMSUTH) have made giant strides in this regard. The recent increase in our salaries by the state government, though well appreciated, will not suffice.”

Edoga said there was failure of all diplomatic channels and negotiations with the Enugu State Government to address the challenges and ensure continuous delivery of standard health care services to its citizenry.

“Consequently, ARD ESUT-TH Parklane, in a unanimous decision, resolved to embark on a 5-day warning strike, starting on Saturday, February 29, 2020 at 8am to resume work on Thursday, March 5, 2020 by 8am, unless the State Government immediately implements the Corrected Consolidated Medical Salary Structure (CONMESS) with consequential minimum wage adjustments for doctors working in ESUT-TH Parklane as is obtainable in all Federal Tertiary Health Institutions (FTHIs) and many State Tertiary Health Institutions (STHIs) in Nigeria,” Edoga said.

He disclosed that the Congress of ARD ESUT-TH Parklane will re-convene after the warning strike, give notice of and proceed on an indefinite industrial action if the Government does to meet their demand.

20 projects for Abia North captured in 2020 budget as Sen. Kalu assures them inclusiveness

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No fewer than 20 project scheduled to be executed at Abia North Senatorial District has been captured in the 2020 budget, ABN TV reports.

This is in line with the senator’s effort to attract massive infrastructure and developmental projects to the area to enhance the People’s standard of living.

This is even as the Senator representing the district, Dr Orji Uzor Kalu assures the people of total inclusiveness, maintaining that they will not lose anything even in his absence.

Among the projects attracted by senator Orji Uzor Kalu as captured in this years budget are as follows:

1. Construction of 2km road with asphalt and drainage at Elele road Ohafia junction in Bende LGA

2. Construction of 2km road with asphalt and drainage at Ameke_Apaanu Item road in Bende LGA.

3. Provision of motorised boreholes each at Amaekpu, Amaugwu, and Federal Government College Ohafia In Ohafia LGA

4. Provision of motorised boreholes each at umuobasi, igbere secondary school Ezeukwu, Ikagbue item all in Bende LGA

5. Drilling of motorised borehole at Aroikpa and Isuochi in Umunneochi LGA

6. Construction of 2km road with asphalt and drainage at Arochukwu LGA

7. Construction of 5km rural road (2km phase 1) for rural farmers with asphalt and drainage at akanukwu in ohafia LGA.

8.Construction of 2km road with drainages and asphalt from Arochukwu road (chief Joe Ezearo house) to Atani Ihechiowa, Arochukwu LGA.

9. Construction of 2km road with drainage and asphalt from Umuobasi Amankalu to Abiriba Ohafia road.

10. Construction of 1km rural road with drainage and asphalt from Amoku Amakwu in Alayi, Bende LGA.

11. Drilling of motorised borehole at Ndiagbo Mkporo, Amiri Mkporo, Aro town Arochukwu

12, Rehabilitation of 2 primary school blocks in Ohafia LGA

13, Rehabilitation of 3 primary school blocks in Bende LGA

14, Rehabilitation of 3 primary school blocks in Ndiagwu Abam, Ozuabam, and Aro town in Arochukwu LGA

14, Rehabilitation of 2 primary school blocks in Nneato and such in Umunneochi LGA

15, Construction of 3km (2km phase 1) for rural farmers with asphalt and drainage at Amaiyi Amibo road in Isuikwuato LGA

16. Construction of 8km road (2km phase 1) with drainage and asphalt at Bende road Itumbuzor in Bende LGA

17, Rehabilitation of Okafia, Umuisi and Onuibina erosion sites in Bende/ Ohafia which is ongoing

18, Rehabilitation of 2 primary school blocks in Isuikwuato LGA

19, Construction of 5km rural road (2km phase 1) for farmers with asphalt and drainage at Isingwu road in Ohafia LGA.

As well as supplies of motorcycles and sewing machines to indigenes of Abia North senatorial district.

Senator Kalu who still remains the chief whip of the senate has assured that those projects will completely carry out by the contractors in charge with strict supervision of his office, he has also assured Abia North that whatever is due to them must get to them guaranteeing that Abia North will not lose anything in this senate

Barrister Emeka Nwala the SA to the Chief whip of the senate, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu informed our correspondent that the directive from senator Kalu has been carried out as he has gone to the various agencies and ministries to ensure strict compliance with the provisions of the budget and make sure Abia North people get nothing but the best. He also informed us that projects will soon commence at the designated sites under the supervision on the constituency aides of senator Orji Uzor Kalu.

Also, Speaking with ABN TV, Barrister Victor Etie, a lawyer and social commentator expressed joy at the caliber of projects attracted by senator Orji Kalu despite his present ordeal in his words” people of Abia North are indeed lucky to have someone like Orji Kalu representing them in the red Chamber’. He further prayed that God will reward him and vindicate him at last.

Etie thanked Abia North people for solidly standing behind their senator, advising them not to listen to those who have been there before and have never offered anything to Abia North, only enriching themselves and cronies.

Killing Of Christians Age Long Experience — Presbyterian Prelate, Recommends Solutions

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The Prelate and Moderator of General Assembly, The Presbyterian Church of Nigeria His Eminence Nzie Nsi Eke has expressed displeasure over the targeted attack by Boko Haram terrorists against Christian-dominated territories, saying killing of Christians in the country is a sad age long experience.

He made this known in Umuahia on Saturday in a chat with ABN TV.

The clergy who is in the Abia State capital for 2020 dedication service of all Presbyterians and a communion service expressed optimism that despite all efforts to injure the Christian faith, if believers anchor their faith in God, such attempts will be futile.

According to the Prelate, God will grant ultimate protection to all those who believe in Him, adding that evil shall not triumph over good.

“Where others see giant, Christians will see ant. Where others see defeat, Christians will see victory. The God who created the entire universe, the God who built His own church and said no power of the enemy will overtake it, He will deliver what He has said” he added.

While maintaining that the plans of the evil one against Christ’s body will be rendered powerless, he called on Christian across the country not to entertain fear in their service to their Creator.

His Eminence Nzie Nsi Eke also appealed to Nigerians to maintain hygiene and heed unto advises from experts as a way to curtail the spread of coronavirus disease that recently found its way into the country.

I Found My Picture In A Bottle In My Best Friend’s Closet — Lady Cries Out

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A South African lady has taken to Twitter to seek for advice after she found out her best friend hid her photo in a bottle and locked it in her closet.

According to the lady, she is scared to confront the friend whom she claimed was having her bath at the time she came across the strange object.

She wrote:

Just found this in my best friends closet. I’m the girl on the picture. Not sure what it means. Does anybody know what this is? She’s in the bathroom and I’m kinda scared to confront her.

#Lasizwe #SowetoDerby #Ntsiki

https://twitter.com/AsandaTeedow/status/1233715828035608576?s=20

BREAKING: Abia APC disowns B.B Apugo, calls him a gargantuan liar

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The Abia State chapter of APC has distanced itself from a statement credited to a chieftain of the party, Prince Benjamin Apugo in which he said that Okezie Ikpeazu, the governor of Abia state purchased nomination form for all APC governorship candidates that contested election in 2019.

The party in a statement signed by the publicity secretary, Comrade Benedict Godson berated the elder statesman over the comment, maintaining that it is a lie and an attempt to impugn on the character of the seven governorship aspirants and Dr. Uchechukwu Ogah who later flied the Party’s flag.

“In a democracy, everyone is free to hold and express his opinion, but when such opinion is not consistent with the truth, it must be made to take its perfect position as a fallacy.

“Therefore, Abia State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) wishes to state that the statement credited one of our leaders, Prince Benjamin Apugo by Daily Sun publication on 27/02/2020 where he was quoted to have said that Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu bought the forms for all our seven aspirants in the 2019 election is a huge fallacy.

“With all due respect to Prince Apugo, he got his allegation wrong and there is no element of truth in that particular unfortunate statement that was credited to him. In fact his statement is a gargantuan lie and an act of sabotage to the party” he said.

The party also vowed that it cannot watch while the party is being torn apart by one man irrespective of his position in the society

“We as a party cannot watch one man no matter his position or capacity, stand and destroy the image of seven responsible men who in their different capacities represent a lot for their people, the party, Abians and even in Nigeria as a nation.

“Apugo making statement like “it was a clear game that Ikpeazu played with the seven APC governorship aspirants” is an attempt to assassinate the images of some of those great men who came together to contest in our party’s primary.

“Abia APC as it stands cannot afford to allow statements like the one credited to Prince Apugo to go without setting the records straight. Our society is a society that respect elders. We respect elders because we assume that every words of their mouth ought to be the truth.

“When an elder of Apugo’s capacity goes about making reckless and unguided statements like this one now, we have no option than to call him to order to avoid using his position as an elder to destroy other persons who also wish to be elder.

“We therefore which to plead with all our seven governorship aspirants to please forgive Prince Apugo on this his fallacious statement, as the party is never and can never be in agreement with such a destructive and unguided statement that’s capable of destroying our party.

“The seven gentlemen that bought the form of our great party all had intentions of contributing to the growth and development Abia State. It’s wrong and absolutely unacceptable for anyone to cast aspersions on them for simply doing all they can to save Abia State.

“Our stand is no. Prince BB Apugo, you got this one terribly wrong and we don’t agree with you because this particular statement is a monumental lie and we reject it in its entirety” the statement concluded.

Jubilation As Presbyterian Church Umuahia Presbytery Holds Dedication Service

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All is now set for the 2020 dedication service of the Presbyterian Church of Nigeria, Umuahia Presbytery.

This is even as the city now wears a new look in readiness for the event slated to take place on March 1, 2020.

Ikpeazu, Deputy others to be present as Presbyterian Church set to honour Abia CJ, retired Perm Sec

Very Rev. Chukwuma Kalu Okorie, the Moderator, Umuahia Presbytery, Presbyterian Church of Nigeria in a chat with ABN TV said the event will be an opportunity for the Prelate and Moderator of Presbyterian Church of Nigeria, His Eminence Nsi Eke to dedicate all members of the church and visitors alike to God and conduct a communion service.

Abia state governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, his Deputy Rt. Hon. Ude Oko Chukwu and members of Abia state executive council are expected to honour the event.

The Chief Justice of the state, justice Ogwe will also be celebrated for his elevation as well as Pharmacist Agbai who recently retired as a Permanent Secretary in the state Civil service.

Jubilation As Presbyterian Church Umuahia Presbytery Holds Dedication Service

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Jubilation As Presbyterian Church Umuahia Presbytery Holds Dedication Service

All is now set for the 2020 dedication service of the Presbyterian Church of Nigeria, Umuahia Presbytery, ABN TV reports.

This is even as the city now wears a new look in readiness for the event slated to take place on March 1, 2020.

Ikpeazu, Deputy others to be present as Presbyterian Church set to honour Abia CJ, retired Perm Sec

Very Rev. Chukwuma Kalu Okorie, the Moderator, Umuahia Presbytery, Presbyterian Church of Nigeria in a chat with ABN TV said the event will be an opportunity for the Prelate and Moderator of Presbyterian Church of Nigeria, His Eminence Nsi Eke to dedicate all members of the church and visitors alike to God and conduct a communion service.

Abia state governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, his Deputy Rt. Hon. Ude Oko Chukwu and members of Abia state executive council are expected to honour the event.

The Chief Justice of the state, justice Ogwe will also be celebrated for his elevation as well as Pharmacist Agbai who recently retired as a Permanent Secretary in the state Civil service.

Abia Govt To Partner Aba Sports Club In Promoting School Sports

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Governor Okezie Ikpeazu has assured that his administration will collaborate with the Aba Sports Club to promote school sports especially in the area of swimming, lawn tennis and other sports activities.

The Governor gave this assurance at the Investiture of Chief Jerry Kalu (Oshimiri) as the 65th President of the Aba Sports Club (1926) held earlier this evening at the Main Hall of the Club in Aba.

In a statement signed by Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Onyebuchi Ememanka and made available to ABN TV, Governor Ikpeazu noted that the Aba Sports Club has a rich and illustrious history and its membership boasts of the finest and most successful individuals in Aba.

He congratulated the club for sustaining a legacy of excellence for close to a century and assured that his administration will partner with the club to expose our school children to the sports facilities, noting that the club boasts of the only Olympic size swimming pool in the entire state.
The Governor stated that the best products from the Abia State School Sports Festival which kicked off Friday will be brought to the Club and taught the rudiments of certain sporting activities since the club maintains the best facilities in different areas.

He rejoiced with Chief Jerry Kalu, whom he described as his personal friend, confidante and ally, assuring him of his total support to the club during his presidency.

Governor Ikpeazu was later inducted as the Grand Patron of the Aba Sports Club (1926).

The event featured the formal investiture of the 65th President, Chief Jerry Kalu (Oshimiri), a well known and successful businessman in Aba, and the Chairman of Transmedia Group of Companies.

The event attracted an armada of dignitaries including the Senate Minority Leader, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, Hon. Ossy Prestige of the House of Representatives, representing Aba North/Aba South Federal Constituency, former Chief of Army Staff, Rtd General Azubuike Ihejirika, Members of the Abia State House of Assembly, Members of the State Executive Council, former Deputy Governor Eric Acho Nwakanma and his wife, former House of Assembly member and former Governorship candidate, Dame Blessing Nwagba, PhD, top businessman, Dr. ABC Orjiakor, Chancellors of two leading private universities in the State, Bro. Emma Okorie of Rhema University Aba and Prof Gregory Ibe of the Gregory University, Uturu, Chairman of the State Council of Traditional Rulers, Eze Sir J N Nwabeke, captains of industry, etc.

Founded in 1921 as the Aba European Club by British residents in Aba. It was formally incorporated as a legal entity on 12th March 1926 and the first African to be admitted as a member of the Club was the Late Sir Louis Mbanefo. Dr. Femi Pearse who was in charge of the Aba General Hospital was the second African to be admitted as a member. The oldest surviving member of the club is Sir Onyeso Nwachukwu who is in his 90s. He was a Member and Chief Whip of the Eastern House of Assembly and it was he that moved the motion for the change of the name of the club from the Aba European Club to Aba Club in 1962 following the attainment of independence by Nigeria.
The first African President of the Club, Mr. Raleke Nwosu was elected in 1970.

The event was chaired by Aba based business mogul, Chief Leo Ike Okoye (Uduakomiri).

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