News this evening Tuesday May 5th, 2020

Reports of 100 deaths from ‘mysterious disease’ in Jigawa not true - LG Chairman

Nigeria has recorded 245 new cases of the novel coronavirus, bringing the country’s total infections to 2,802











1. Reports of 100 deaths from ‘mysterious disease’ in Jigawa not true - LG Chairman




Alhaji Abdullahi Maikanti, Chairman, Hadejia Local Government Council in Jigawa, has described as ‘fake’, media reports claiming that 100 persons recently died of a mysterious illness in the area.

Maikanti, while reacting to the reports, said that “only three deaths were recorded within the period in question”.

Media reports had claimed that 100 persons died of a mysterious illness in the area within 10 days.

Maikanti, while disputing the claims, said that the reports were “baseless and unfounded”.

“I am aware of only three deaths within the period; one of the deceased was my friend.

“The three deaths in our records took natural patterns like what we have witnessed over the years. I don’t think there is anything different,” he said on Tuesday in Hadejia.

The chairman, however, said that he had summoned a meeting with councillors to take a second inventory of deaths recorded recently.

“Details of the meeting will be made public thereafter. We won’t hide anything,” he said.

2. Buhari's debts are appropriate, and he is in development - a spokesman for the Senate




Criticism of Surajudeen Ajibola Basiru, known to the SRJ, has made a speech to our national parliament that the parliament cannot restrain anyone, especially the leaders, from taking it. treatment abroad. The successor to the upper house of parliament is similarly childish in other countries of the world, but he suggested that our country should provide a sound health care system.

Ajibola says, "It is not only the leaders who go to the oversee, the pilots, the media and the people who go to overseeea to get treatment but we have to take care of the house before we go abroad." Speaking of the 800 billion naira currently spent by the Nigerian government.

3. Probably because of non-compliance with COVID-19-NCDC regulations.




The National Council on Disease Prevention in Nigeria, the NCDC says that failure to adhere to and prevent the coronavirus epidemic may lead to the government repealing a state of emergency in Lagos, Ogun and Abuja. People raided banks, airports and congested roads in Lagos and Abuja on Monday, after the government enacted a curfew.



4. 40% of Nigerians are poor - NBS




The Nigerian National Weather Service, the National Broadcasting Corporation (NBS), has announced that 40% of Nigerians live off the job. Reuters news agency announced the release of the NBS press release on Monday Available from January 2018 to October 2019. This means that four out of every ten people in Nigeria are poor. The document does not comment on recent Borno state re-emergence



5. Nigeria has received more than $ 300 million in cash stolen from Sani Abacha, a former dictator.




The money comes from both the United States and Jersey that are affiliated with Britain. In an agreement with Nigeria before the money was sent, it was said that it would be invested in building significant infrastructure. Transparency International is the department on crime and corruption, saying Abacha ruled Nigeria from 1993 until his death in 1998, totaling about $ 5bn ($ 5bn) in that time. It is estimated that Switzerland has recovered close to $ 1bn ($ 1bn) over the past decade.



6. Nigerian army 'kills 134 Boko Haram militants'




In a message posted on its Twitter account, the military added that it had arrested 16 informants. he said Boko Haram fighters had gathered in a place they had mistakenly thought would be an avalanche of land where the air force had torched them and inflicted heavy damage on them. "In one of the two indiscriminate attacks launched between May 1 and 2, KANTANA JIMLAN forces destroyed 7 Boko Haram artillery vehicles and killed 78 Boko Haram fighters," the army said. he added that his forces killed an additional 56 Boko Haram militants in the Damboa area. "According to our intelligence, few of the terrorists have escaped from the wounds, and have difficulty surviving. In a similar story, 16 of the Boko Haram informants have fallen into the trap. our troops inside the last two weeks, ”the statement said.

7. The New Sheik has been appointed Borno Governor




Babagana Umara Zulum has appointed a new Shehu Bama with the condition that he must return to Bama among his people instead of Maiduguri. A statement issued by Borno government spokesman Isa Gusau . Secretary of State for Alh. Usman Jidda Shwa presented the draft to the new emir on behalf of the governor. He told him, "The governor has instructed you to stay in Bama, so that you can be with the people. The role you play as a leader is crucial for the establishment of leadership in Bama." The governor's secretary said he was chosen based on the recommendation of the appointees in the Bama kingdom. On April 27, 2020, God Condemned Shema Bama Kyari, Ibn Umar Elkanemi.

8. We welcome the latest research into covid 19- WHO




The World Health Organization's World Health Organization (WHO) says it will accept all efforts, or new, culturally and English-based human clinical trials of Covid-19. WHO believes that Africans have both roots and herbs that enable them to heal since childhood. They think that leaflets like longyaro (Artemisia annua) may be effective in the treatment of Covid-19, and should be monitored carefully. Africans also need to use drugs that go beyond the normal screening process to treat anyone regardless of their background. Whether it is a drug, it comes from a culture or goddess, it is important to know that it is safe and does not pose a problem to the person who drinks it. Since 2000, WHO has asked African governments to bring in their regional councils, which show that their leaflets and leaflets are not harmful and effective. Many African countries also agreed to do the same and set up a research and development department to focus on ensuring that their work is in line with international standards. These workers need a few people and it takes time to do it. WHO and research team are focusing on identifying drugs that will be effective in the treatment of covid-19. WHO will support countries looking for alternative therapies to help prevent, early detection or ways to lead an infected person to a different location.

9. The world will raise $ 8bn for pre-covid19 prevention




The world has pledged more than $ 8bn in grants to help develop the vaccine and to conduct research on the virus. 40 countries and donor organizations held a conference through the European Union. European Union President Ursula von der Leyen said the money would be a way for international cooperation in its efforts to defeat the group. She says it shows that the world really respects human dignity, though it warns that more is needed in the coming days.

10. Madagascar's president Andry Rajoelina has said his country will begin investigating the effect of anti-coronavirus drugs on the human body.


Rajoelina said it is a study that will begin next week, and have its nationals grow their artemisia in their fields. He also said he is working with scientists from the United States for research and research. Be aware that this vaccine or plan is not approved by the World Health Organization (WHO), as they also emphasize that no cure for this coronavirus has been found. But Governor Rajoelina said he is pursuing WHO, so that he can get them permission for the drug called Covid-Organics. Also note that currently, countries including Guinea-Bissau, Kwitorial-Guinea and Kongo-Brazilians have imported this drug into their country, while Tanzanian Prime Minister John Magufuli says it will send flights from Madagascar to Madagascar. his country.



11. Nurses in Kenya threaten to strike




Kenyan nurses have struggled to strike over a coronavirus risk allowance. Nurses in Kenya have threatened to strike on their lucrative donations for outbreaks of COVID19. the chief of staff gave the government a two-week deadline, warning that they would take action if their demands were not met. Some of the requirements that union leaders want the government to consider include recruitment of permanent staff members and further development of staff. KUCO president Peterson Wachira told the BBC that seven of its members had contracted the virus.

12. 14 health workers have contracted COVID19 in Katsin




At least 14 health workers have contracted COVID19 in the northern state of Katsina. ThisDay, quoted by Governor Aminu Bello Masari, confirmed this in an interview with reporters on Monday, adding that the workers were infected during the treatment of the kidnappers. He added that 10 of them are members of the Federal Medical Center, Katsina, while four are private hospital staff.