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Princess Maria Teresa Of Spain Dies Of Coronavirus

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Princess Maria Teresa of Spain has died aged 86 after testing positive for coronavirus.

The princess, of the Bourbon-Parma Royal Family in Spain, passed away yesterday her younger brother, Prince Sixtus Henry of Bourbon-Parma, announced.

She was born in Paris, France on July 28, 1933 to parents, Prince Xavier and Madeleine de Bourbon, who had a total of six children.

The royals are members of the House of Bourbon-Parma which is a cadet branch of the Spanish royal family, descended from the French Capetian dynasty.

A cadet branch is created when a young member of a Royal Family, who is not the current heir, is granted lands and titles of his own.

Members of the family once ruled as King of Etruria and as Duke of Parma and Piacenza, Guastalla, and Lucca until 1859.

Princess Maria did not have any children of her own. But she is survived by a number of nieces and nephews, including Prince Carlos of Bourbon-Parma, Duke of Parma and Piacenza, Princess Margarita and Prince Jaime.

The news comes after it was revealed Prince Charles, 71, has a ‘mild’ form of the illness.

He is on the Balmoral estate with his wife Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, who has tested negative and is without any symptoms of the virus, which has killed 435 and infected 8,200 more in the UK so far.

It comes as Spain registered a record number of coronavirus deaths in a single-day period with the army now being handed emergency powers to transfer bodies because undertakers are unable to cope.

The number of deaths from Covid-19 in the past 24 hours is 832, it emerged this morning, bringing the nation’s death toll to 5,690 since the outbreak began.

Today’s tally beats the previous Spanish record for a single day of 769 coronavirus which was recorded on Friday.

It puts Spain now firmly in second place as the worst-hit nation ahead of China with 3,295 in total. 

UK Coronavirus Death Hits 1,019

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The UK coronavirus death toll has risen to 1,019 after 260 people died in the last 24 hours – with at least 13 of them being healthy adults. 

There are currently 17,089 in Britain who have tested positive for Covid-19.

It is the biggest surge in coronavirus deaths the UK has seen so far – up from yesterday’s tally of 759.

A statement from the Department of Health said: “As of 9 am on 28 March 2020, a total of 120,776 people have been tested, of which 103,687 were confirmed negative and 17,089 were confirmed positive.

“As of 5 pm on 27 March 2020, 1,019 patients in the UK who tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19) have died.”

Yesterday, the UK’s total death toll rose by 181.

Today, NHS England announced that 246 more people who tested positive with Covid-19 had died in England.

Patients were aged between 33 and 100 years old and all but 13 patients had underlying health conditions.

It brings the total number of deaths in England to 935.

Public Health Wales recorded four more deaths in Wales, bringing the country’s overall death toll to 38.

In Scotland, 40 people have now died from the disease – up from 33 yesterday.

There are currently 1,093 confirmed Covid-19 cases in Wales and 1,245 cases in Scotland.

Two more deaths were recorded in Northern Ireland today with 49 new positive cases confirmed.

It brings Northern Ireland’s total coronavirus death toll to 15, with 324 confirmed cases of the deadly bug.

Lockdown: Convert Tradermoni To Coronavirus Stimulus Package To Limit Hunger, Ohanaeze Youths To Buhari

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As Nigeria gradually heads to a nationwide lockdown over COVID-19, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council (OYC) Worldwide has cautioned President Muhammadu Buhari against the impact of a national lockdown without stimulus packages for Nigerians, calling on him to convert the TraderMoni to a stimulus package for Nigerians in order to mitigate hunger and suffering as the stay-at-home order continues.

OYC in a release signed by the President-General, Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro and the Secretary-General, Mazi Okwu Nnabuike said such package could be distributed to identified beneficiaries through BVN, saying the order for Nigerians to stay at home could be flouted if adequate measures are not taken to ensure their comfort.

OYC also said it has provided N20m stimulus package for Ndigbo trapped in the North through their diaspora chapters, applauding governors of Southeast for taking drastic actions especially by placing a ban on social gatherings such as burials, weddings, religious gatherings, and others.

Read full release below

(1) Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide had called on President Muhammadu Buhari to reconsider the options of providing support through palliative care and Stimulus measures irrespective of the denial of the Presidency of non existent 30 thousand Naira package for Nigerians with BVN, OYC advocates that the Presidency should look inwardly the remote consequences of the lockdown in Many States, in curtailment of Coronavirus and its spreads, but definitely without stimulus Packages for Nigerians, hunger might drive Nigerians not to comply with the preventive measures put in place for their safety. Vice President Yemi Osinbajo can Convert the Traders Moni into Coronavirus Stimulus packages for Nigerians with Bvn .

(2) OYC laud Southeast Governors Proactive measures put In place regards to checkmate the spread of Coronavirus especially now,there’s reported two fresh cases in Enugu State, We call on Igbos irrespective of pains associated with the lockdown of States boundaries and ban on vehicular activities, we must abide by the rules and regulations to ensure Southeast remain safe, We expect Enugu Government to do the needful and douse the tension associated with the new cases, there’s no need for Igbos to return home from the West and North during this period …We commend the efforts of various Southeast States taskforce on the need to shutdown all social gatherings especially burial and weddings and churches.

(3) OYC through her diaspora chapters, had provided 20million Stimulus packages for Igbos trapped in the North, including Abuja, We are aware of their plights in the face of discriminatory policies of some Northern Governors against them, but OYC knows that such discrimination might prompt mass Movement from North to East, might jeopardize the preventive measures put in place to protect people in the South East, we wish to inform Igbos in 19 Northern States that Southeast Governors Forum didn’t abandoned them, as OYC announces 20million Stimulus packages for Igbos trapped in the North, to assist Southeast Governors Forum to ensure that Igbos in the North are safe and secured, we commend the ingenuity of ABA artisans who had provided made in Aba Preventive materials, OYC call on Igbo National Assembly members to assist their various constituencies with Stimulus packages, as many of them had failed their Constituencies in the past.

Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro

President General

Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide

Mazi Okwu Nnabuike

Secretary General

Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide

FAKE NEWS ALERT: FG Is NOT Paying Nigerians Money For ‘Coronavirus Relief’

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The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, says the report that Nigerians with bank verification number (BVN) will be given N30,000 as relief fund is false. 

The report, which went viral on Friday, said Adesina issued a statement to that effect.

The said amount was to help Nigerians “stock up their home during the stay-at-home order by the government”.

As a way of reducing the spread of COVID-19, both federal and state governments placed restrictions on public gathering.

In a tweet on Saturday, Adesina asked Nigerians to disregard the information.

“Fake news peddlers have concocted a statement, purportedly issued by me, saying FG will pay N30,000 to each Nigerian with BVN, to help them stock up before an impending national lockdown. Not me. The so-called statement is hereby disclaimed,” he tweeted.

The pandemic has led to a lockdown in some countries where relief materials are provided for citizens.

Taking on Adesina’s tweet, some Nigerians asked if the government has any plan to help its citizens at this time.

Below are some responses to Adesina’s tweet:

VIDEO: Buhari Weak, Without Influence, Supporting Boko Haram – Islamic Cleric Alleges

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A Muslim influencer and reformist Imam, Mohammad Tawhidi has accused President Muhammadu Buhari and his supporters, particularly his aides of being supporters of the deadly terrorist group in Nigeria, Boko Haram.

This accusation and may other weighty allegation against Nigeria’s President released in a video by the cleric otherwise known as Imam of Peace has got the popular social media platform, Twitter abuzz in the last 24 hours.

He accused Muhammadu Buhari of receiving aid from the West, claiming to fight Boko Haram while his assistants openly defend the terrorists online.

The cleric accused the presidency of releasing a diplomatic chat log he had with them to end terrorism in the country after he exposed their link with the Boko Haram terrorist, saying it is against diplomacy.

He also said the presidency was wrong when they alleged that he (Imam of Peace) was seeking attention from Buhari, describing him as weak, irrelevant, nothing and nobody at the international level, emphasizing that he has no reason to seek attention from Nigeria’s President.

“I’m here offering peace, methods to achieve peace. We are talking about negotiations and they tried to frame it that I am seeking an audience with Buhari. Who the hell is Buhari? Nobody knows Buhari outside Nigeria. Who is Buhari? If he walks in America, nobody will even know who he is. If he walks anywhere, Los Angeles or New York, nobody knows who he is. I’m seeking an audience with him? Who is he? He is nobody. He is a nobody on the international level. When talking in international level diplomacy, he is nobody. He has no power. He doesn’t have any influence. Not on the United Nations, not in America, not in the UK, not in any country. He’s nothing because of his actions and weak leadership, nobody cares about him. He can’t even control his own country. Do you think people are going to care about you when you travel? I’m talking the real talk I’m not here to play politics with you. Who cares about Buhari” he queried.

He expressed surprise that the office of the President is attacking him for attacking terrorists, maintaining the Buhari is not to be trusted in the fight against Boko Haram.

He accused Ahmad Bashir, one of the President’s aides of not having anything to offer to Buhari in terms of offering advise and opinion, saying they only say yes to whatever Buhari says, calling them shoe polishers.

Watch the video below….

https://twitter.com/Imamofpeace/status/1243804024316375040?s=20

https://twitter.com/Imamofpeace/status/1243813366109335552?s=20

BREAKING: Gov El-Rufai Tests Positive For Coronavirus

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Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai has tested positive for coronavirus.

“Earlier this week, I submitted a sample for the Covid-19 test,” El-Rufai said in a video posted on Twitter on Saturday.

“The result came in this evening, and I regret to say that it is positive.”

https://youtu.be/sECfu6BIuC4

[BREAKING] COVID-19: Ikpeazu Shuts Land Borders On Sunday

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The Abia State Governor, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu, has approved the closure of all the state’s land borders with effect from 4am on Sunday, 29th March, 2020.

This is following the recommendation of the state’s inter-ministerial committee on COVID-19 based on situational reviews.

In a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information, Chief John Okiyi Kalu, and made available to ABN TV on Saturday, Security agencies, traditional rulers and community youths in the state are to ensure total compliance with this directive and take all necessary measures including total blocking of the borders till further notice.

He urged that particular effort should be geared towards stopping those that might attempt to sneak into the state either at night or at dawn till further notice.

“Furthermore, traditional rulers and security agencies should ensure that those identified to have returned from

“Lagos, Abuja and overseas are confined to their homes in isolation for at least 14 days.

“Kindly call 0700 2242 362 to report any incidents and observations.” the release added.

BREAKING: Buhari Meets Minister Of Health, NCDC DG In Abuja [Photos, Video]

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President Muhammadu Buhari has been briefed on the COVID-19 situation in the country by Osagie Ehanire, minister of health, and Chikwe Ihekweazu, director-general of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC).

He was briefed on Saturday afternoon at his residence in the state house, Abuja.

TheCable previously reported that Buhari was in his office on Wednesday before it was fumigated on Thursday.

He worked from home on Thursday and Friday.

He is expected back in the office next week, although no specific date has been given.

Buhari’s appearance on Saturday might put an end to speculations about his whereabouts and health status, although presidential handlers expect the rumour mills to remain busy.

See Photos and Video below…..

Buhari Meets Minister Of Health, NCDC DG In Abuja [Photos, Video] Buhari Meets Minister Of Health, NCDC DG In Abuja [Photos, Video] Buhari Meets Minister Of Health, NCDC DG In Abuja [Photos, Video]

https://youtu.be/C_IZEMIJe-c

https://youtu.be/GJF4t6igMJ8

EXCLUSIVE: Igbos Exposed To Risks By Unguarded Statements By Unauthorised Sources In Ohanaeze, Composer Of Biafra Anthem Alleges

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The man behind the composition of the popular Biafra national anthem, Chief Charles Okereke has expressed fear over the state of the pan-Igbo socio-cultural group, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, saying the continuous issuance of statements by unauthorized sources who parade themselves as members of the group or its affiliates exposes the generality of Ndigbo to threats.

Mr. Okereke in interaction with ABN TV on Friday did not however categorically mention the particular affiliate group, he emphasized that there is a need for co-ordinated leadership between the national body of Ohanaeze and those he said are parading as the youth wing of the body.

“They are people running afoul of the rules, going about insulting people and sometimes they are not even credible or part of the decision-making organ of Ohanaeze.

“Everybody is part of Ohanaeze Ndigbo but what I am saying is that somebody cannot come out without consulting us, going about saying things that may get us in trouble. And that is what is happening.

“They use the Nigerian dailies very well to say things that entail security risk to our people. They talk about the deployment of Christian soldiers to the South, Fulani herdsmen, this and that. They can speak for themselves and cannot be speaking for Ohanaeze. Even Nnia Nwodo, if he wants to say anything, he has to consult “IME OBI” and the people before he goes to say anything on behalf of Ohanaeze”, he said.

He warned that those who go about releasing statements on behalf of Ohanaeze Ndigbo should learn to make consultations, insisting that it portends a serious risk to the generality of Ndigbo globally.

With the title, “Cry of Biafran Child” the song was later renamed the Biafra national anthem.
Mr. Okereke, an indigene of Bende local government area of Abia state said he composed the song at the age of 14 in 1970 when Biafra officially surrendered.

The song won African Union anthem competition in 2003 on behalf of Nigeria, a feat for which he said he was not recognized by the country and his state, Abia.

BREAKING: Nigeria’s Ambassador To Germany, Tuggar Tests negative For Coronavirus

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Nigeria’s ambassador to Germany, Yusuf Tuggar has tested negative for the coronavirus.

Tuggar had been in close contact with Abba Kyari, chief of staff to President Muhammadu Buhari, during discussions with Siemens in Germany over projects in the Nigerian power sector.

Bala Mohammed, governor of Bauchi state, has also tested positive.

With Kyari and Mohammed testing positive, there were fears that those they came in contact with might be at risk.

The meetings in Germany took place between March 9 and 10, but Tuggar also had another meeting with Kyari at the presidential villa in Abuja on March 20 — three days before the president’s right-hand was diagnosed positive.

“It is true. I tested negative,” Tuggar replied when asked by TheCable to confirm the story.

Buhari also tested negative.

The ambassador now tweeted on the result.

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