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Health / Abayomi:119 people with COVID-19 symptoms identified during house-to-hous search by Koskio(m): 7:34pm On Apr 14, 2020
Akin Abayomi, commissioner for health in Lagos state, says a total of 118,000 households have been reached in the active case search of possible COVID-19 cases in communities.

At a media briefing on Tuesday, the commissioner said community search was activated to limit the spread of the disease in the state which has the highest number of COVID-19 patients in the country.

Abayomi said 110 persons were found with symptoms of coronavirus but tests are being conducted to determine their status.

“We’ve embarked on an active case search in communities. The idea is to go to hot spots and go from door to door with our health personnel. So far, in the last two days, we’ve visited 118,000 households and we’re looking for the typical symptoms of COVID-19. We’ve identified about 119 people who have the symptoms that are suggestive of COVID-19,” he said.

“But let me remind you that COVID is one of the viruses that can cause respiratory symptoms. There are many viruses. So, the idea is to take samples from these 119 and analyse them and that would give us an idea of how much COVID-19 activity is happening in the communities.”

The exercise tagged “Community Active Case Search” was announced by the commissioner last week, and it is expected to run for an initial period of two weeks.

He said those identified to have COVID-19 will be taken to the isolation centres, in order to reduce the opportunities for transmission.

As of April 13, 2020, Lagos has recorded 192 confirmed cases of COVID-19 out of which 7o persons have been discharged and six deaths recorded.

A total of 343 confirmed COVID-19 cases have been confirmed in 19 states and the federal capital territory (FCT).

https://www.thecable.ng/breaking-we-identified-119-people-with-covid-19-symptoms-during-house-to-house-search-says-lagos-health-commissioner

Business / IMF Says Nigeria Heading Into Its Worst Recession In 30 Years by Koskio(m): 2:55pm On Apr 14, 2020
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected that Nigeria’s economy will recede by 3% in 2020 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic that has disrupted global supply chains.

This would be the worst recession in 30 years after a negative economic growth of 1.51% in 2016.

In 1987, Nigeria’s economy receded by -10.87 and -0.6 in 1991.

This is contained in the April 2020 World Economic Outlook report released on Tuesday in Washington.

Gita Gopinath, IMF chief economist and director of the research department, said the recession to be experienced would be the worst since the Great Depression that occurred between 1929 and 1932 when the advanced economies shrunk by 16%.

It is projected that the Nigerian economy will rebound by 2.4% in 2021.

“For the first time since the Great Depression, both the advanced economies and emerging and developing economies are in a recession,” she said in a press briefing that marked the beginning of the April 2020 Spring meetings that is holding virtually.

“For 2020, growth in advanced economies is projected at -6%. Emerging markets and developing economies which typically have normal growth levels well above advanced economies are also projected to have negative growth of -1% and -2.2% if you exclude China.”

Gopinath also said the fund has projected 170 countries across the world would experience a shrinkage in their income per capita.

The economist said the recovery in 2020 would be partial and the projections provided in the report is the baseline scenario.

https://www.thecable.ng/breaking-nigeria-heading-into-its-worst-recession-in-30-years-says-imf

Health / COVID-19: It’s Not Time To Ease Lockdown, NMA Warns Governors by Koskio(m): 6:17pm On Apr 10, 2020
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has warned governors against easing the lockdown declared in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic in the country.

TheCable had reported how some governors relaxed the ban for Jumat and forthcoming Easter.

But in a statement on Friday, Francis Faduyile and Olumuyiwa Odusote, NMA president and secretary-general respectively, said this could be a setback to measures to check the spread of the virus.

“Of particular concern is the declaration by the Cross River State Governor that social distancing is not needed while wearing a face mask,” the association said.

“A moratorium on the lockdown to allow mass gathering in mosques and churches from Friday to Sunday in Rivers; the lifting of the ban on Friday prayers by the Katsina and Kogi governments.

“We are aware that similar orders have also been given in Ondo, Ebonyi and Imo states which have approved mass attendance of Easter services.

“While appreciating the prime place of religion in our national lives and especially the value Christians place on Easter, we place on record that there is now the evidence of community transmission of COVID-19.”

The NMA appealed to authorities to rescind their decision in the interest of the safety of lives and implored the Nigeria Police and other security agencies to ensure that such gatherings do not take place.

As of April 9, 2020, Nigeria had recorded 288 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Lagos currently has the highest number of confirmed cases with 158 patients.

However, of that figure, 46 persons have been discharged from the Infectious Diseases Hospital, Yaba.

https://www.thecable.ng/covid-19-its-not-time-to-ease-lockdown-nma-warns-governors
Politics / Stop Depicting Us As Brutal In Drama Skits… It Affects Our Morale, Says Army by Koskio(m): 12:12pm On Apr 10, 2020
The Nigerian army has asked Nigerians to stop producing drama skits and video clips that cast the military and the security forces in a bad light.

Sagir Musa, acting director of army public relations, made the appeal in a statement on Friday.

Musa said the development has created a wrong impression of Nigerian soldiers and projected the military as “an undisciplined and brutal institution”.

“We are well trained and dedicated professionals that perform our Constitutional duties diligently and dispassionately with utmost regard for human rights and rules of engagement,” he said.

“It is wrong to continue to produce such drama skits, video clips, and graphics at the expense of the excellent image of the Nigerian soldier.

“It affects troops morale and has broad implications for national security. No nation or good citizen makes jest of its military.

“Therefore, we are appealing to well-meaning Nigerians and producers of such materials to desist forthwith.

“The military or security agencies should not be made the subject or focus of those skits at the expense of a key and strategic arm of the security architecture of our great nation.”

Musa said the authorities would investigate the source of props and costumes used for the skits and ensure that army uniforms are not used to denigrate the military.

“Some of these measures include restriction of movement, lockdown and stay at home directives which are being enforced by various government and security agencies,” he said.

“Some creative Nigerians found it expedient to provide comic relief through the production of funny jokes, graphics, drama skits, and video clips to entertain the public. The materials are circulated through social media.

“Unfortunately, most of these clips circulating on social media bordered on the Nigerian soldier and projecting the military as lawless, brutal and being harsh on people flouting the stay at home order pursuant to the lockdown and stay at home directives imposed in some states in Nigeria.”

https://www.thecable.ng/extra-stop-depicting-us-as-brutal-in-drama-skits-it-affects-our-morale-says-army
Celebrities / Re: Michelle Dede Slams Nigerian Photographer Who Called For Rape Of Girls by Koskio(m): 10:34am On Feb 19, 2019
The guy is no doubt a potential rapist, if he is not one already.

BTW, what does he mean by indecent dressing since what I consider indecent might be decent to another?

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Politics / Re: What I Told INEC About Elections In Zamfara – AGF Malami by Koskio(m): 7:22am On Feb 15, 2019
Have you advised Buhari to obey the valid court orders that asked him to release Dasuki and El Zakzaky?

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Crime / Re: Baba Magit Mallo Shillim Village Head Who Refused To Run From Fulani Herdsmen by Koskio(m): 1:22pm On Jan 07, 2019
Fraudulent headline
Politics / Re: How Sunny Ejiagwu Was Assassinated In Imo State. Photos by Koskio(m): 5:17pm On Jul 27, 2018
RIP
The rate of political assasinations for some time now is a big reason to worry
Politics / Re: How nPDP Led Oyegun To Destroy APC - Lauretta Onochie by Koskio(m): 9:39am On Jul 27, 2018
Why then did the 'core progressive', Oshiomole, meet nPDP leaders at night to beg them not to defect from APC?
Politics / Re: Defected Lawmakers Are Like Malaria Parasites In APC’s Body – Sagay by Koskio(m): 8:59pm On Jul 25, 2018
EastGold:
I can't believe the same Itse Sagay whose books I read in the university is this stoopeed

This man deserves some respect for God's sake if for nothing at all for his contribution to academia. You can air your dissenting views to his submission but do it in a manner that is devoid of ad hominem, please

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Travel / Re: Tipper Crushes Oko Polytechnic Final Year Student To Death (Graphic Photos) by Koskio(m): 10:40pm On Dec 06, 2017
embarassed
Crime / Re: Alexzy Markson: "Yahoo Yahoo Saved My Life, SARS Should Stop Disturbing Us" by Koskio(m): 10:31pm On Dec 06, 2017
grin


His village people just stepped up their game!


I wish him luck!

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Celebrities / Re: Shan George Meets US Police Officer Who Hailed Nigeria Police Force (Photo) by Koskio(m): 1:33pm On Dec 01, 2017
Well, he is entitled to his opinion!
Crime / Re: Female Barrister Shot Dead In Eleme, Rivers State (Photos) by Koskio(m): 10:20am On Dec 01, 2017
The rate of crime in Rivers State is disturbing
Celebrities / Re: Mompha Buys His 4-Year-Old Son N560k IphoneX (Video) by Koskio(m): 9:20am On Dec 01, 2017
A classic example of 'money miss road'

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Crime / Re: Woman Who Always Locks Her Maid Up For Weeks When Traveling Surrenders To Police by Koskio(m): 3:18pm On Nov 25, 2017
shocked



I'm sure right now even satan will be thinking of swallowing his pride in order to procure the services of some humans to hone his skill in the perpetration of evil
Sports / Re: Timi Ebikagboro Is Dead (Photos) by Koskio(m): 5:51pm On Sep 29, 2017
sad
It's so painful that Timi is gone

Rest in peace, sir
Politics / Re: Osibanjo For Presidency 2019 by Koskio(m): 4:56pm On Sep 09, 2017
grin


They must be mischief-makers
Politics / Re: Appointments In NNPC: Ohanaeze, Afenifere, PANDEF, Senators, Others Kick by Koskio(m): 10:27am On Sep 04, 2017
How come the presidency has not deemed it fit to react to these genuine concerns? If Nigeria disintegrates today, Buhari should be blamed as the main culprit since injustice and peace cannot co-exist

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Politics / Re: Funny President Rat Banner Warning Spotted In Lagos by Koskio(m): 8:29pm On Aug 29, 2017
grin




The person behind this advert has crossed the national red line
Politics / Re: Lawyer Files Suit At ECOWAS, High Courts To Compel Arrest Of Arewa Youth Leaders by Koskio(m): 7:42pm On Aug 28, 2017
The level of tension in the land should leave no discerning mind in doubt that Nigeria is on self-destruct. The only way out is for justice to be done to all. This cannot be achieved through ad baculum but by giving every section of the country its due

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Politics / Re: Mother Of Boy Who Was Killed In Owerri Bursts Into Tears As PDP Visits. Photos by Koskio(m): 9:39am On Aug 28, 2017
To think that the Imo state government has the effrontery to insult the sensibility of well meaning Nigerians by issuing a statement where it maintained that the demolition was seamless and a huge success, without making a mention of the unfortunate encounter between the victims and the trigger-happy security personnel, is ridiculous to put it mildly. It is a clear indication that the life of the ordinary man, which is the most basic right every responsible government ought to protect, is of no value to the government.

My query is whether there is any ground to believe anything government has to say if it can spoon-feed the masses with barefaced lies regarding matters that are totally in the public domain
Education / Re: UTME Not For Admission, But For Ranking - Oloyede by Koskio(m): 9:22am On Aug 27, 2017
Well, let's give him the benefit of doubt. As he said, he has more experience in this matter than most us

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Crime / Re: Protest Going On In Port Harcourt Due To The Escaped Murderer Of 8yr Old Girl by Koskio(m): 4:22pm On Aug 23, 2017
It still baffles me how that guy was able to escape. I smell something fishy here
Politics / Re: Doyin Okupe Officially Joins Accord Party [PHOTOS] by Koskio(m): 9:54pm On Aug 22, 2017
Congratulations!
Education / Re: JAMB Fixes Cut Off Marks For Universities, Polytechnics, Colleges Of Education by Koskio(m): 9:49pm On Aug 22, 2017
The cut-off marks are too low
Music/Radio / Re: Nigerian Musicians Categorized Into A - F List By AdebisiOlumide5 by Koskio(m): 10:49am On Aug 21, 2017
rebirthforgoody:
Phyno should be put in IST list joor.

Seconded!

In fact, thirded!

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Health / Re: Remembering Nurse Justina Ejelonu Who Died During The Ebola Outbreak (Photos) by Koskio(m): 6:54am On Aug 21, 2017
RIP sist

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Education / Re: Uniben Direct Entry Admission Guide Thread 2016/2017 by Koskio(m): 6:32am On Aug 21, 2017
dannyakis:
when are we submitting our transcript... is it after we have been admitted or before the screenig exercise



After admission
Foreign Affairs / Re: Grace Mugabe Claims She Beat Up South Africa Model To Protect Herself by Koskio(m): 4:07pm On Aug 20, 2017
All animals are equal but some are more equal than others
Foreign Affairs / Re: China's Online Court Heard Its First Case Yesterday by Koskio(m): 12:31pm On Aug 20, 2017
Ishilove:
While other countries are breaking new grounds in technological innovation, we in Nigeria and Africa are still stuck in the vicious cycle of primitive accumulation of wealth via looting and corruption. The shameless and hopeless elders and politicians who travel abroad see how things are done in more developed countries don't give a damn about Nigeria. Even the youths who should be the hope of Nigeria are on Nairaland shouting afonja, developers, Igbo, skull miners and all that allied crap.

Make una kwantinue o. Shame on Nigeria.


Well said!

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