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A 55-year-old man who was admitted to the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Idi-Araba, has died in the facility. A reliable source at the tertiary hospital said the man died of COVID-19 complications. The source said the hospital discovered that the patient had COVID-19 after he tested positive to the virus when a Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) test was done on his blood posthumously. “Fingerprint antibody test was done on him, confirming his COVID-19 infection,” our source said. According to our source, the man, a 55-year-old hypertensive and diabetic patient had presented to LUTH’s emergency unit on Thursday night with “malaise, tremors, and fever.” He was also diagnosed with acute chronic kidney disease and sepsis, our source said. The source, a caregiver, said the man did not disclose his travel history and had died “a few hours” after his admission to the Federal Government-owned facility. Vehicle used to convey the body of renal patient who died of COVID-

                              Bob Weighton, the world's oldest man,                       turned 112 on Sunday, March 29. Photo: Guinness World Records. A Hampshire resident has been officially recognised as the world’s oldest man by Guinness World Records. Bob Weighton, who is 112 years and two days old, was presented with his certificate by staff at the assisted living home where he lives, while keeping the appropriate distance because he is isolating. A spokeswoman for Guinness World Records said that because of the Covid-19 outbreak, its officials were not able to reach Weighton, who lives in a flat in Alton, to hand over the certificate in person. She explained: “Adhering to current UK rules around social distancing, we were unable to meet Bob in person as we normally would. Instead the assisted living home where he lives presented him with his certificate, all from a safe distance.” Guinness World Records said its senior gerontology consultant, Robert Young, had

There are finally signs of some good news in the fight against the coronavirus. Scientists in Wuhan, where the illness originated, are currently carrying out clinical trials of a coronavirus vaccine. The Chinese Embassy in Spain's Twitter account shared a tweet that pointed out that the vaccine was undergoing trials. Around 5,000 people in Wuhan have signed up as volunteers for the vaccination and 108 of them were able to participate in the first phase. Participants will then spend a period of time in quarantine, where they will follow guidelines and communicate through WhatsApp groups. It will take at least a month to know if the results are as expected and, if they are, then the vaccine's chief scientist Chen Wei says "they can end the pandemic". "If the initial results show that it Is safe and it produces the desired results, we will test it abroad," Wei explained.

Nigeria has recorded another death from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, has said. The minister said this at the first joint national briefing of the Presidential Task Force in Abuja on Monday. ”Till date, three persons have been discharged after successful treatment but sadly, another fatality was recorded over the weekend in the person of a patient who had severe underlying illnesses,” he said. This brings the number of deaths in Nigeria to two. Nigeria recorded its first COVID-19 death in a 67-year-old male who returned home following medical treatment in the UK. Nigeria has recorded 111 cases of Covid-19 as of Monday morning. The presidential committee was set up by President Muhammadu Buhari to spearhead the coordination of anti-Covid-19 activities in the country.

Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde has tested positive for coronavirus. He made the announcement via his Twitter handle. “I just received my COVID-19 confirmation test result. It is POSITIVE. I am asymptomatic and will continue to self-isolate. “I have designated Prof Temitope Alonge, former Chief Medical Director of the University College, Ibadan, as the Head of COVID-19 Task Force while I recover fully. Please continue to comply with all the directives from the COVID-19 Task Force. Stay home, stay safe.”

After weeks of deafening silence on the coronavirus pandemic in Nigeria and other parts of the world, President Muhammadu Buhari has finally addressed Nigerians. Read the full speech below: ADDRESS BY H.E. MUHAMMADU BUHARI, PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA ON THE COVID- 19 PANDEMIC SUNDAY 29TH MARCH, 2020 1. Fellow Nigerians, 2. From the first signs that Coronavirus, or COVID-19 was turning into an epidemic and was officially declared a world-wide emergency, the Federal Government started planning preventive, containment and curative measures in the event the disease hits Nigeria. 3. The whole instruments of government are now mobilized to confront what has now become both a health emergency and an economic crisis. 4. Nigeria, unfortunately, confirmed its first case on 27th February 2020. Since then, we have seen the number of confirmed cases rise slowly. 5. By the morning of March 29th, 2020, the total confirmed cases within Nigeria had risen to ninety-seven

   Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's wife said Saturday that she has recovered from being ill from COVID-19 disease caused by the new coronavirus. “I am feeling so much better,” Sophie Gregoire Trudeau said in a statement on social media. She said she received the clearance from her doctor and Ottawa Public Health. Trudeau's office announced on March 12 that she had tested positive for the coronavirus after she fell ill upon returning from a trip to London. The prime minister and his family have been in self isolation at home since then. He and their three children didn't show symptoms. Justin Trudeau has been giving daily news conferences outside his residence. He said earlier Saturday that his wife was in in fine form. “From the bottom of my heart, I want to say thank you to everyone who reached out to me with their well wishes. And to everyone who is suffering right now, I send you all my love,” she said. The prime minister suggested Saturday that

With football on hold across the world, Juventus' first-team squad and coach Maurizio Sarri have agreed to give up four months' wages to help the club manage the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Juventus say the agreement -- equal to the monthly payments for March, April, May and June -- will save the club a total of €90 million ($100.5 million). All sport in Italy has been canceled until at least April 3 but Juve says it will renegotiate with players "in good faith" should the current season be rescheduled and resumed. Juventus, which is top of Serie A and leading Lazio by one point in the race for the Scudetto, is one of Europe's biggest club and by far Italy's most successful domestically. "Juventus would like to thank the players and the coach for their commitment at a difficult time for everyone," the club said in a statement. Cristiano Ronaldo, Juventus' star forward, has already donated €1 million ($1.1 million) to

PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari will broadcast to the nation today Sunday, March 29, 2020 at 7pm. Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Chief Femi Adesina disclosed this in a statement on Sunday. According to him, “Television, radio and other electronic media outlets are enjoined to hook up to the network services of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) and Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) respectively for the broadcast.”

Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service, Muhammad Babandede has tested positive for the deadly Coronavirus (COVID-19) days after he returned from the United Kingdom. A statement from the media office of the service made available to Vanguard on Sunday morning signed by Mr Sunday James, said Babandede had since gone into isolation. The statement reads; “The Comptroller General of Nigeria Immigration Service Muhammad Babandede health status with regard to Corona Virus and his self-isolation since he returned from UK. “As a top official of the government, he has adhered to the NCDC instructions to self-isolate and undergoe test. “The result of the test came out positive, hence the need to make it public, he conveys his goodwill to all and he is in stable condition responding to treatment. “The Comptroller General is active and directing as expected the affairs of the service online, while the Deputy Comptroller General Overseeing the administration of the servic

Manchester City have been banned from UEFA competitions for two seasons and fined 30 million euros for breaching club licensing and financial fair play regulations. UEFA have confirmed the outcome following a hearing held by the organisation's Club Financial Control Body (CFCB) in January. "The Adjudicatory Chamber [of the CFCB], having considered all the evidence, has found that Manchester City Football Club committed serious breaches of the UEFA Club Licensing and Financial Fair Play Regulations by overstating its sponsorship revenue in its accounts and in the break-even information submitted to UEFA between 2012 and 2016," a UEFA statement read. "The Adjudicatory Chamber has imposed disciplinary measures on Manchester City Football Club directing that it should be excluded from participation in UEFA club competitions in the next two seasons (ie. the 2020/21 and 2021/22 seasons) and pay a fine of 30 million euros." Manchester City have app

Fr. Mbaka had predicted defeat for Ihedioha History was made on Tuesday, January 14, in Nigeria as the Supreme Court sent the sitting governor of Imo state, Emeka Ihedioha away from the seat In his place, the apex court declared Hope Uzodimma as the authentic winner of the 2019 governorship election in the state. The decision of the court was handed down by a seven-man panel of justices which declared that Ihedioha was not duly elected. The panel of judges were led by Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun. It was reported that there had earlier been palpable tension in the state after the Supreme Court stood down judgement in the suit challenging the election of Governor Emeka Ihedioha. The report said the apex took the decision on Tuesday, January 14. The appeal challenging Ihedioha's victory at the poll was filed by Senator Ifeanyi Ararume, the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in the March 9 election. The judgement by

President Donald J. Trump has been impeached by the United States Congress  Trump is now the third president to be impeached in the history of the United States The president was accused of using his public office to coerce a foreign government into attacking his political rival  The House votes were 230 to remove Trump against 197 for him not to be impeached on first article of impeachment which was abuse of power  For the second article of impeachment - obstruction of congress - lawmakers voted 229 to 198 against Donald Trump President Donald Trump has been impeached by the House of Representatives of the United States of America. The members of the US House of Representatives voted 230 in favour of removing Trump against 197 for him not to be impeached on the first article of impeachment - abuse of power. On the second article, which is obstruction of congress, the federal lawmakers voted 229 to 198 for Trump to be impeached. Donald Trump may be impeac

In commemoration of the birthday of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, Nigeria has declared public holiday Monday, 11th November. This announcement was made in a statement released on Thursday, November 7th by the Director, Press and Public Relations of the Ministry of Interior, Mr. Mohammed Manga in Abuja. Mohammed Manga disclosed that the Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola congratulated the Muslim faithful on the occasion and enjoined them to live within the virtues and teachings of the Holy Prophet of Allah. Aregbesola expressed confidence that the challenges confronting Nigeria at the moment would soon be over, and therefore called on Nigerians to remain focused and determined. He gave the assurance that with the immense potentials the country is endowed with; coupled with its human and natural resources, Nigeria will sooner than later join the league of developed nations.

The Chief Whip of the Nigerian Senate, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu, on Thursday, said him and his supporters have been vindicated following the Appeal Court Ruling in Owerri today. Igbere TV had reported that Appeal Court in Owerri on Thursday, November 7, upheld the election of former governor of Abia State , Orji Uzor Kalu, as the senator for Abia North Senatorial District, in the 2019 National Assembly Election. Kalu re-assured Nigerians of his unwavering and determined efforts in advancing the cause of the people. According to Kalu, the decision of the Appellate court has laid to rest rumours about his landslide victory in the election. While admonishing Senator Mao Ohuabunwa of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and other politicians in Abia state to join hands with him in driving development across the state, the Senate Chief Whip cautioned his supporters, associates and party faithful to be wary of their utterances and actions, adding that all hands must be on deck

The victory of Dino Melaye as the senator of Kogi West was on Friday, October 11, nullified by the Court of Appeal in Abuja. Delivering the verdict, Justice Yahaya Dantijo, the head of a three-member panel of the court, affirmed the earlier judgment of the election petition tribunal which had set aside Melaye's victory, The Cable reports. Recall that the Court of Appeal in Abuja on Tuesday, September 25 had reversed the judgment in appeals filed by Melaye, challenging his election victory that was quashed by National Assembly election petition tribunal. Meanwhile, it was reported that Melaye was sacked in a judgment issued by the National Assembly's election petition tribunal. He was a candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the senatorial election of February 23, where he was declared winner by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). On the ground of irregularities, over-voting and non-compliance with electoral laws, Melaye's

A former governor of Lagos, Akinwunmi Ambode, and four others who served in his government could be up for arrest if the threat by the state House of Assembly takes effect It is understood that the lawmakers took this decision after two preliminary reports presented by different ad-hoc committees set up by the House to investigate the 820 buses purchased by the former governor and to appraise the 2019 mid year budget. Those that could be affected by the arrest include Kazeem Adeniji (attorney general and commissioner for Justice), Olusegun Banjo (commissioner for budget), Akinyemi Ashade (commissioner for finance) and Wale Oluwo (commissioner for energy and mineral resources). The chairman of one of the sub-committee, Fatai Mojeed, who presented his team's preliminary report on probe of the 820 buses purchased by Ambode's government, said that it was discovered that due process was not followed. According to Hon Mojeed, Ambode used the refund of the Paris Club for

Justice Ijeoma Ojukwu of the Federal High Court in Abuja has granted Omoyele Sowore bail after two months in custody of the Department of State Services (DSS). Sowore, a former presidential candidate, was arrested by the DSS on August 3, 2019, for calling for nationwide protests, tagged RevolutionNow, against the President Muhammadu Buhari-led government. The DSS accused the Sahara Reporters founder of plotting with foreign interests to overthrow the Buhari government that was re-elected in February. Despite a court order to release him last week, the secret police failed to obey and then arraigned him at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday. Sowore was arraigned on a seven-count charge alongside one Olawale Bakare, but both accused pleaded not guilty to the charges. During the hearing of his bail application on Friday, Justice Ojukwu granted Sowore bail in the sum of N100 million with two sureties in like sum who own landed property in Abuja. The acti

BREAKING: Tribunal Affirms Ihedioha’s Election As Imo Governor The Imo State Election Tribunal has affirmed the election of Emeka Ihedioha as governor of the state. The chairman of the tribunal, Justice Umar Dogondaji, in his ruling on Saturday, dismissed the petition of Senator Hope Uzodinma because he did not discharge the burden of proof of the allegation that his results were excluded from the final results of the election. He also dismissed the petition of the All Progressives Grand Alliance and its governorship candidate Senator Ifeanyi Arareume for lacking in merit as well as that of the candidate of the Action Alliance Party, Mr. Uche Nwosu, for incompetence. The witnesses were discredited under cross-examination. They all confirmed that there was no signature of the presiding officers on the documents they tendered as the results of the election in the various units in the state. The judgment was delivered at the FCT High Court in Jabi, Abuja after a brie

Chukwueze started the game on the bench and took the place of Moi Gomez in the 66th minute. Veteran Spanish midfielder, Santi Carzola put Villarreal ahead from the spot in the 7 7th minute. Javi Ontiveros netted the second goal a minute from time with Chukwueze providing the assist. Chukwueze has so far scored once and recorded an assist in four league appearances for the Yellow Submarines. Villarreal’s next league game is against Barcelona at the Nou Camp on Tuesday