LeoThaGreat:
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We all know President Bubu isn't an inspirational leader, so Mr. Timi Frank, I suppose, said these to score political points.
However, we shouldn't ignore his points about private institutions (and individuals) partnering with state governments to provide welfare packages to vulnerable citizens.
Also, we should share the little we can afford to the vulnerable people we know in our neighbourhoods.

beejaay:


when we refuse to tell our president the truth..if you refuse to sit up someone else will tell you to

Malawian:
THIS IMAM NO GET PEACE

chozzy:
This comment summarizes all
"A stupid president is always elected by stupid people"

"It is pertinent to state that Julius and “Yutee” Utibe Rone have been investigating stories that were recently published on the blogs about their persons including naked pictures of Yutee in a party act. In the process, they have uncovered a lot of facts and information implicating themselves and their friends.

I can imagine that due to the shame and embarrassment and the desperate need to deviate the attention from their accusations they have unfortunately chosen to use me as a scape goat despite all that’s been revealed to them In the course of their investigation. (I.e. they are fully aware of the people that leaked their pictures / info).

I have absolutely nothing to do with the naked pictures circulating about Yutee nor the slandering of Julius and his sexual incapability.

My only “crime” here is haven been friends with a particular veteran journalist whom the said parties also maintain close relationships with along side many others for whatever purposes.

As a matter of fact, Yutee and Julius are trying to use me as a pawn to avoid fighting the real battle which has been going on for months between themselves and a much more influential / wealthy family whom I will not disclose just yet.

However, I REFUSE to be victimized by anyone regardless of his/ her status or the powers he/she wields.

They have paid multiple bloggers hefty sums to defame my character and created a fake warrant which the Nigerian police officials have angrily and vehemently denied as any personal / gossip issues should have been handled as a civil matter if worth the hassle.

It is actually very disheartening that in the wake of a global pandemic, the Nigerian government is being embarrassed by this couple all in a bid to deviate attention from their own messy dealings and avoid fighting the real giants they fear.

Out of respect for them I will not expose the dirty antiques that I have personally witnessed with them.

I hereby urge you both to do the honourable thing and stop this media war as well as your death threats because when I speak it will be followed with receipts.

Thank you!

Kika Osunde ❤️"

UPDATE ON COVID-19 IN NIGERIA

Two new developments have taken place since the last briefing in Abuja on the coronavirus situation in Nigeria.

The first is that a team of researchers from various institutions in Nigeria, including scientists from the Centre for Human and Zoology Virology in LUTH, African Centre for Genomics of Infectious Diseases in Redeemers University and the Nigeria Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) Lagos, combined their efforts to successfully perform the genome sequencing of the coronavirus strain that the index case brought to Nigeria and proved it to be a match with the virus circulating in Italy and Wuhan. This was coordinated by the Lagos State Ministry of Health and NCDC. It is the first time the sequencing of this virus has been performed in Africa. The result has been shared with International Authorities and the Director General of the World Health Organization has extended congratulations to Nigerian scientists for this achievement.

The other development is that contact tracing and monitoring in respect of the coronavirus index case presently receiving treatment in Lagos, has been diligently and conscientiously pursued since 27 February when the case was first diagnosed. A total of 217 contacts were linked to the index case. Of the 217, 45 traveled out of Nigeria and 172 are presently in Nigeria. Of the 172 contacts currently in Nigeria, 69 are in Lagos, 40 in Ogun and 52 in other States, with 11 in unknown locations.

Nevertheless, the Federal Ministry of Health, following best practice, decided to test these persons for the possible presence of coronavirus in their systems. On 8th March 2020, scientists confirmed the presence of coronavirus in one of the contacts. It is my duty, therefore, to announce a new case of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Nigeria The newly confirmed case is an Ogun State contact of the index case, but he has no significant clinical symptoms. This brings the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Nigeria today to two.

Since the beginning of the outbreak in China and subsequent spread to other countries, one of the important response strategies at the containment stage, has been to identify all contacts, ensure their strict isolation and to follow up daily with checks for any symptoms of the disease. Following recent experience from other countries and evidence from newly published studies on non-symptomatic infections, the Nigeria Center for Disease Control NCDC, advised that samples should be taken from all contacts of the Index case for testing. It is in this process that this new case was detected.

I repeat that the newly confirmed case in Nigeria is not a new importation, but a contact of the Index case, who has since been in isolation and was under clinical follow up. He presently does not have any clinical symptoms, is comfortable and in care at Infectious Disease Hospital, Lagos.

Recent studies in China have shown that increased surveillance, contact tracing and isolation reduces the risk of spread, because further opportunities for transmission of the virus by the infected patient in the community are limited.

All other contacts of the index case in Ogun and Lagos will remain in isolation and testing will be carried out on those not yet tested, including some in other states.

On the case reported in the US of Nigerian origin, we are in touch with colleagues at the US Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta and here in Abuja. The case visited Lagos in February 2020. However, given the timelines between the time he was in Nigeria briefly and when he became ill, the likelihood that he was infected in Lagos is very low.

The Federal Ministry of Heath, and Lagos and Ogun States Health Ministries assure citizens of our commitment to do all needed to control spread of this outbreak. Since the first case was confirmed in Nigeria on 27th of February 2020, the National Emergency Operations Centres (EOC) in Abuja, continues to work closely with Lagos and Ogun State EOCs to coordinate response activities.

I again strongly advise against spreading misinformation to cause fear and panic. The Federal Ministry of Health and NCDC will continue to provide prompt and reliable updates and initiate all measures required to protect our people.

A globally emerging lesson here is that some people who contracted COVID-19 appear to experience zero or only mild illness and will recover; however, other patients develop more severe symptoms, especially if they have other underlying illnesses, or are weakened by old age. I urge Nigerians to take care of their health and protect others by continuing to do the following:

• Regularly and thoroughly wash hands with soap & water for at least 30 seconds, if not possible use an alcohol-based hand sanitiser.

• Maintain at least 2 metres (5 feet) distance between yourself and anyone who is coughing or sneezing repeatedly.

• Be sure you and people around you follow good respiratory hygiene, meaning, to cover the mouth and nose with a tissue or handkerchief if coughing or sneezing and disposing of used tissue immediately. Alternatively, use your bent elbow when you cough or sneeze, when no tissue is available.

• Do not mingle with people or congregate, but instead stay at home if you feel unwell with symptoms like fever, cough, sneezing, or difficulty in breathing.

• Please call NCDC toll-free number which is available 24/7 for guidance- 080097000010.

• Do not engage in lengthy self-medication

Stay informed on the latest developments about COVID-19 through official channels including Lagos State Ministry of Health, Ogun State Ministry of Health, Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Federal Ministry of Health.

Thank you for your attention.

Dr. E. Osagie Ehanire MD, FWACS

Honourable Minister of Health