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BREAKING: 239 new cases of #COVID19; 97-Lagos 44-Bauchi 29-Kano 19-Katsina 17-Borno 7-FCT 6-Kwara 5-Oyo 3-Kaduna 3-Sokoto 2-Adamawa 2-Kebbi 2-Plateau 2-Ogun 1-Ekiti 4151 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria Discharged: 745

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VIDEO: Residents shun social distancing to drink after truck conveying beer fell in Anambra

A video showing residents of Ekwulobia in Anambra state carting away bottles of drinks after a truck conveying crates of beer fell on the roadside has surfaced online and gone viral. 

The incident reportedly happened on Friday while the truck was on its way to an unknown destination with the drinks.

In the video clip, many of the residents can be seen besieging the scene of the incident trying to make away with bottles that still contain content.

Some of them can also be seen packed together with no regard for the government’s social distancing directive aimed at combating spread of the coronavirus pandemic in the country.

The development comes at about the same time when there are growing concerns over the rising cases of the novel disease in the country.

So far, Nigeria has 3,912 cases of the virus with 117 deaths recorded while 679 patients have been discharged after treatment.

TheCable Lifestyle had earlier reported how Daddy Showkey, a veteran singer, took a swipe at Nigerians violating the social directive among other measures after the lockdown was relaxed, wondering if they don’t value their lives.

Trailer carrying crates filled with hero beer fell.
I think we should stop complaining about the surge of Covid-19 victims.

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Over 2,300 Violators Arrested Amid COVID-19 Lockdown In Lagos

A file photo of a police patrol van.

The police in Lagos have arrested over 2, 300 people for violating the COVID-19 lockdown in the state.

In a statement issued on Sunday by the Police Public Relations Officer, Bala Elkana, 2,092 vehicles including 1,535 motorcycles and 369 tricycles were impounded as precautionary steps aimed at curtailing the spread of the virus.

According to him, the arrest follows the measures put in place by the state government and the presidential directives on the cessation of movements in the state.

“During the lockdown period, the Command successfully arrested 2,310 violators. Some of the violators were arrested in clubs, some organised parties, or engaged in group exercise, etc. 2,185 suspects were charged to Court while 125 suspects who are mostly minors, were warned and released.

“Two thousand and ninety-two vehicles were impounded within the same period for violating the lockdown order.

“Out of the figure, 800 are private vehicles while 1,292 are commercial vehicles. 1,535 motorcycles and 369 tricycles were also impounded,” the statement partly read.

The police spokesman noted that “the suspects were awarded various degrees of punishments by the court, ranging from two hours to six months community services and fines between N5,000 and N100,000.”

While appreciating residents of the state for their support, he noted that the Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu, commended officers of the Command for their gallantry, resilience and professionalism in combating the pandemic.

He also asked residents to adhere strictly with the guidelines issued by the Presidential Taskforce on COVID-19 and state government to stop the spread of the virus.

Stressing further, Elkana said the use of face mask is compulsory and social distancing principles must be maintained

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BREAKING: Mother, son test positive for COVID-19 in Osun

By ARIWOOLA TEMITAYO.

Osun State Government has announced two new cases of coronavirus in the state, bringing its active cases to 10.

The state’s Commissioner for Health, Dr. Rafiu Isamotu, in a tweet on Sunday said the new cases are wife and son of a previously confirmed coronavirus patient.

Isamotu said, “#Covid19Osun Update as at 3rd May, 2020: Two new cases of #COVID-19 infection confirmed today (Sunday), wife and son of a previously confirmed case. Total confirmed cases in Osun now 36; active cases, 10; the number of deaths – 3.”

COVID-19: Zamfara Emir Dies In Isolation Centre

The late Emir of Kaura Namoda

The Emir of Kaura-Namoda in Zamfara State, Alhaji Mohammed Asha, is dead.

He is believed to have died of complications from COVID-19 while undergoing treatment at an Isolation centre in Gusau, the state capital.

Confirming the incident to Channels Television, the Commissioner for Health in the state, Yahaya Kanoma said the late Emir fell Ill on Friday and was admitted at the Specialist Hospital, in Gusau.

He explained that the deceased was immediately put into isolation after he showed symptoms of COVID-19  along with his wife, while his blood sample was collected for testing.

The Commissioner noted that the Emir died in the early hours of Sunday while the result of his sample was being awaited.

He, however, said that it will be too early to conclude that the late emir died from COVID-19 until his test result comes out.

Meanwhile, all the family members and close associates of the late emir have been quarantined,  while the hospital he was admitted in and other places he visited have been decontaminated.

The remains of the late Emir have been laid to rest in line with Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) protocol and guidelines on the burial of COVID-19 victims.