COVID-19: 12 Productive Things to Do

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By Rev. (Prof.) Alex O. Atawa Akpodiete Everyone will admit that these are times that try a person. For the first time in a while, families are forced to spend time together, people are forced to re-examine work and there are additional stressors that can either make you or break you, as the cliché goes. Before the Corona Virus was declared a Pandemic, I was in several countries and was subjected to the test (thankfully tested negative). It was fascinating to witness the attitudes of people from various ethnicities and…

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Police order tourists to write “I am sorry” 500 times for disobeying lockdown

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By Agencies Many countries across the globe are observing lockdown in a bid to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus outbreak. The pandemic that has left several thousand dead and many more infected has been a cause of concerns for authorities all over the world. India is one of such countries and a nationwide lockdown was imposed near the end of March, with residents permitted to leave their homes only for essential services such as buying groceries and medicine. Ten foreigners were forced to repent by writing “I am so…

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COVID-19: Nigeria record five new cases

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By Gradeone Henry The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has reported five new cases of Corona virus. According to the report Lagos recorded 2 new cases, 2 in Kwara and 1 in Kasina. Eighty Five (85) persons discharged, ten people dead with a total number of 323 cases in 19 States across the nation. As at 09:10 pm 12th April, there are 323 confirmed cases 85 discharged 10 deaths     Lagos- 176 FCT- 56 Osun- 20 Edo- 12 Oyo- 11 Ogun- 7 Bauchi- 6 Kaduna- 6 Akwa Ibom-…

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COVID-19: Ukodhiko, Odunwa, Ogbimi Present Cash To Over 1500 Persons In Isoko North

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  As efforts geared towards alleviating the sufferings of the needy for the two weeks lockdown ordered by the Delta State Government to check the spread of the ravaging coronavirus, some political leaders of Otibio Ward in Isoko North Local Government Council of Delta State, on Saturday embarked on door to door disbursement of cashes to over 1500 persons in Otibio Ward. The presentation which was done as part of their contributions towards cushioning the effect of the Stay at Home orders of Government caused by the Corona Virus Pandemic,…

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Easter: Pray for Nigeria, Okowa Urges Christians

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  Delta Governor, Sen. (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, has called on Christians to use the period of Easter to pray for Nigeria as the world battles the Coronavirus pandemic.   In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Olisa Ifeajika, in Asaba, the governor said that Easter was a time for Christian faithful to celebrate the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ.   According to him, the power of the resurrection crystalised in Easter, presents in 2020, an opportunity for Christians to seek the face of God in prayers to…

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EASTER: Dr. Evbie Gives Out Palliative In Support Of Hon. Ned Nwoko

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  By Ishioma Oyenike,   Medical Director of the Williams Clinic and Diagnostic Centre, Evang. Evbie Andrew earlier today distributed bags of food items and cash in support of the humanitarian gestures of Hon. Prince Ned Nwoko. Evbie Andrew who stated that this was his own way of showing appreciation for all Hon. Ned Nwoko has done for deltans and humanity in general, added that men like Ned comes once in a generation. The bags totalling 40, contained a 10kg bag of rice, half carton noodles, a full custard of…

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COVID-19: Chizea Donates Foodstuff

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  In his concerted effort towards the upliftment of humanity and assisting the needy especially during the present lockdown designed to break the chain of spread of the Covid-19 epidemic, a philanthropist, Chief Nicholas Chizea, has donated food items worth millions of naira to the people of Oshimili South Local Government Area of Delta State.   Making the donation at the weekend, Chief Chizea, who holds the traditional title of Oshimili Atata of Asaba, stated that global trends occasioned by the disease called for assistance to the less privileged in…

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EASTER: We’ll Rise Above COVID-19- Emetulu

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    EASTER: We’ll Rise Above COVID-19, Says EmetuluAs Christians the world over celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, the member representing Ndokwa West Constituency in the Delta State House of Assembly, Hon. Charles Emetulu, has urged Deltans to look beyond the COVID-19 pandemic to better days ahead.   Emetulu in a message on Easter Sunday morning, expressed confidence that with the resurrection of Jesus Christ, the Covid-19 pandemic ravaging the world would soon be a thing of the past.   He urged the people not to…

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Be Instruments For Success Of Lockdown, Ezechi Charges Youths

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Executive Assistance to the Delta State Governor on Youths Development, Hon. Nnamdi Ezechi, has described youths as catalysts for development who can be instrumental to the effective implementation of the lockdown order issued by the Delta State Government to check the spread of Covid-19. Ezechi in a telephone chat, said that youths as an active segment of the population of the country are a determining factor towards the successful implementation of the lockdown directive. According to him, Covid-19 has proven not to be respecter of age, religious affiliation or ethnic…

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Lockdown will last as long as necessary- Buhari

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President Muhammadu Buhari says the restriction of movement in several states will remain as long as experts find it necessary. Buhari had ordered a 14-day lockdown in Lagos, Ogun and the federal capital territory to contain the spread of coronavirus. Some state governments had also declared curfew to restrict movement of persons and ensure social distancing. In a statement on Saturday, Garba Shehu, presidential spokesman, quoted Buhari as saying the lockdown is a major attempt to tackle the spread of COVID-19. He acknowledged the efforts of Nigerians as well as the sacrifices…

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