Raymond Dokpesi Jnr., the Chairman of DAAR Communications Plc, , has tested positive for Coronavirus.
According to AIT, Raymond disclosed this in a short message to members of staff in Abuja.
He has been evacuated by the NCDC to the isolation centre at the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital Gwagwalada for treatment.
Below is the message he reportedly sent ;
“I got a call this morning confirming the result is COVID-19 positive. I am leaving now to the Gwagwalada Isolation Centre for treatment and hope to be back in two weeks. Many of you may have interacted with me during our various meetings and I would advise you to get tested as soon as possible.”
National Leader of the All Progressives Congress(APC), Bola Tinubu and his wife, Remi Tinubu, have tested negative for COVID-19.
This was contained in a statement released by his spokesperson, Tunde Rahman, today April 27th.
Recall that last Friday 24th, Lateef Raheem, the 51-year-old former Chief Security Officer (CSO) to Tinubu died following complications of COVID19. He was said to have suffered from high blood pressure and diabetes which might have been complicated by his infection with COVID-19.
Following Lateef’s death, Tinubu requested for a test to be carried out on him, his family members and aides. The results came in today and they were negative. However, one of his aide’s reuslt came back positive.
Read the full statement from Tinubu’s media aide below
Covid-19 is a real and present threat. Those of us who discount it or claim it is a fabrication do a grave and dangerous disservice to the public well-being. Likewise, those who stigmatise people who may have been stricken by the virus also do a disservice by casting blame on the innocent and discouraging people from taking the COVID test. We cannot defeat this health menace through ignorance or by shaming one another. We can only beat it through transparency, knowledge and compassion. This, we have learned first-hand.
Following the death of our well-respected and beloved Chief Security Officer, Alhaji Lateef Raheem, NCDC medics took the wise precaution of taking samples from his body for testingto actually determine the cause of death.Today, the test results are back. The samples tested positive for Covid-19.
As a precautionary measure taken soon after the death of Alhaji Raheem, His Excellency Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, his wife, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, and all their aides took COVID-19 tests Saturday, April 25. The results of the tests were returned this morning.
Test results for both Asiwaju and Senator Tinubu were negative.
The results of one aide were positive. The rest of the staff was negative. The one staff member has been isolated in accordance with NCDC guidelines. Further contact tracing and COVID-19 tests are being conducted by the NCDC with regard to the relatives and possible contacts of that staff member.
Asiwaju has stressed that openness and transparency must be observed if we are to defeat this disease. There is no house immune to its entry. Contracting the virus should not bring social or moral stigma any more than contracting malaria or a common cold.
We cannot overcome this challenge by acting like it does not exist or by trying to conceal that someone may have it due to social shame. The culture of denial is counterproductive and will do great harm in our current situation.
Asiwaju asks that you not be afraid to be tested if you have any symptoms or if you believe you may have come in contact with someone who has been infected. We must do all we can to contain the spread of the virus and to well treat those of us who have been hit by it.
As you go about your day, we know you must find daily sustenance. Yet, please continue to do all you can to maintain social distance and to take all other public health measures to protect yourself and others. In this way, we all may contribute to halt the spread of this dangerous virus.
The Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Idi-Araba on Monday announced the birth of a baby girl by a 40-year old woman who is (COVID-19) patient.
The Chief Medical Director (CMD) LUTH, Prof. Chris Bode, who disclosed this said, a team of LUTH doctors, anaesthetists and nurses had just delivered a COVID-19 woman of a bouncing baby girl this afternoon.
“Both the 40-year old mother and the 3.3kg baby are doing fine.”
Bode, expressed gratitude, “to these gallant men and women and all warriors making the nation proud in the face of this scourge.”
Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari will address the nation today, Monday, April 27, 2020 at 8pm, making it his third official broadcast since the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic.
Nigerian politician, Dino Melaye has given a piece of of advice to billionaires and philanthropists who donate to the public during the lockdown brought on by the Coronavirus pandemic.
The senator wrote on his Instagram page,
“My singular advise to our billionaires, Corporate Nigeria, multinationals, philanthropists and donors. Please buy medicament, food and drinks plus money and share to the people directly at the federal or state level. I no hear English ooo so don’t ask me why.”
Dino Melaye’s advice comes after the Presidential Task Force on the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic said it has no control over the multi-billion naira contributions that have so far been announced by various donors towards the fight against the pandemic.
Chairman of the task force and Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr Boss Mustapha said earlier this month that the only thing so far received by the task force was the materials donated recently by the founder of Alibaba Group, Jack Ma.
Few days ago, American business magazine, Forbes announced that American rapper, Kanye West had crossed the billion dollar benchmark making him a billionaire.
The new feat meant that he’s become the second Hip Hop billionaire after colleague, Jay Z. In light of this development, a Nigerian pilot, one Arinze Odira has now claimed that God helped Kanye to become a billionaire because he had started preaching the gospel fervently.
In Odira’s opinion,
“Kanye became a billionaire when he started preaching Jesus. “You see why I always talk about God. Cos I know that I need him in this journey.
“Let me just drop this verse from the bible: ‘You have faith; I have deeds. Show me your faith without deeds, and I will show you my faith by my deeds’.
“Do I need to explain this? If you like, spend all day in the church and do nothing. If you like, don’t give yourself ‘brain’.”
President Buhari will address the nation at 8pm today, April 27. This would be the third time the President would be doing a live broadcast since the outbreak of the Novel Coronavirus pandemic.
Special Adviser to the President on Media & Publicity, Femi Adesina, confirmed the development on Monday.
The statement enjoined broadcast stations to hook up to the network services of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) and Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) respectively for the broadcast.
Nigerians will be expecting the president to speak on the current lockdown he had earlier imposed on the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Lagos and Ogun states.
Two individuals of Chinese decent identified as Wang and Chu, have been arrested by the Zamfara police command for their alleged involvement in the illegal mining of Gold at Nasarawa Burkullu village in Kwali, Bukkuyum Local Government Area of the state.
They have been accused of going against the directive of the Federal government, that all mining activities be stopped in the state. The directive which was issued on April 7th.
Confirming their arrest, spokesperson of the state police command said the arrest followed a tip-off received by the police on April 19, that some persons including foreigners were engaged in illegal mining despite federal government’s ban on all mining activities.
“The information proved to be credible one as hundred of miners scattered as soon as they saw the team. Two labourers were however arrested who confirmed the presence of Chinese and Bulkinabe nationals among others.
On April 25, information had it that Chinese and Bulkinabe nationals are taking shelter somewhere in Nasarawa Burkullu. On April 26, the Commissioner of Police led another team to the same village where two Chinese nationals were seen with all the chemicals necessary for making gold.
The two Chinese nationals Mr WANG and Mr. CHUN are being interrogated to get more information that could help the course of investigation,” he said.
A lovely Twitter couple have warmed the hearts of many on the platform after the husband shared lovely photos of their family to celebrate his wife’s birthday.
@Zintin73 took to the app to share how their love life all started from the DMs to them getting married and building a family together thereafter.
He shared photos of himself with his wife and their kid while celebrating her on her birthday writing,
From DM to getting married to building a family . Happy birthday to my beautiful Alexia. I love you!
The photos, as well as their love story have since put a smile on the face of many on the platform causing them to like and retweet the post amply.
Checkout the photos below,
This is not the first time we’ll see the perfect love story that emanated from Social media DMs as over time, people have taken to the internet to share how their “happily ever after” started from a simple “Hello/Hi” in the DMs.
In new reports, three persons who tested positive for Coronavirus in Kano state, have reportedly fled from their known addresses.
Kano State coordinator of technical response team on COVID-19, Tijjani Hussaini told the Premium Times that his team is working with security agencies to trace the patients who fled their places of residence and switched off their phones.
When apprehended, the patients will be moved to the designated isolation centre. Hussaini said;
“Out of 77 confirmed cases tested positive in Kano, we are yet to trace three persons, because they have changed (their) place(s) of residence and switched off their phones. But we have sought the assistance of security personnel to trace them and take appropriate action.”
The Kano official also disclosed that 73 persons are currently receiving treatment at the state’s isolation centres.
Popular Nollywood actress, Mide Martins has given the reason why over time, she’s lost some good people in her life.
According to the lovely mother of two, she lost people in her life because they wronged her and she failed in letting them be aware of how they made her feel.
In a message to her fans and followers, the 41 year old stated that this is applicable to most people who have lost good people too.
In her own words,
“Too Many Times We Lose
Good People In Our Lives Because
They Did Us Wrong And We
Failed To Tell Them Because
We Felt They Ought To Know”
In somewhat unrelated news, the actress had once stated in an interview that Doggy style is the best for married couples.
According to her,
“Yes, I said we do doggy styles and I don’t think it’s offensive. I won’t disclose whose favourite it is because that is a family issue. At the same time, sex is a normal thing, it is a necessity in marriage. Things have really changed, that the missionary style of sex is a thing of the past. Every married woman should learn to follow the new styles.
Talented Nollywood pair, Omoni Oboli and veteran, Richard Mofe Damijo (RMD) were spotted sharing a passionate kiss in a new movie “Love is war” and this has caused a stir amongst their fans.
The award winning actress had shared the photo on her Instagram page, recently in a bid to remind fans and followers that the movie will be available on Netflix from Wednesday, April 29.
Upon seeing the steamy image, fans rushed took to the comment section to react to the picture they deemed as “awkward” – according to some, the image was inappropriate to be shared on social media owing to the fact that Omoni and RMD are married to different spouses with children.
In some other reactions, some pointed out that they now understand why Nollywood marriages don’t last.
Here’s some reactions below,
@udo_bekee: Must be really awkward for your real husband to see this You both are wonderful people
@titusegbele: I can’t allow anyone grab my wife like this in the of movie , I love you ma my opinion , hold your thighs and crossing ur legs open won’t give him erection because his a robot abi
@geofrey_chidimma_okonta: Ur husband is jus the real deal. Big kudos to him.
@made_in_camer: Ion know how married couples do it hh cuz ahhh seeing my babe or hubby like this
@iam_classic_: All your film that have watched is always romantic and kind of always having this love scene in it is there something about it?
A photo making the rounds on social media pictures students who wore social distancing headgears as school activities resumed in China in the aftermath of the coronavirus pandemic which originated from the Asian Country.
A social media user with the twitter handle @chowleen, shared the photos on her page and wrote ;
First graders back to school in Hangzhou, with social distancing headgear
The long horizontal plumes on Song Dynasty toppers were supposedly to prevent officials from conspiring sotto voce with one another while at court—so social distancing was in fact their original function!
Afropop sensation, Davido’s fiancée, Chioma Avril Rowland is now back to social media after beating the novel Coronavirus which she tested positive for few weeks ago.
In a new post on her Instagram page, the chef and lovely mother of one celebrates her future sister-in-law, Coco Adeleke on her birthday.
Ashley Coco Adeleke, the elder sister of Davido, turned a year older on Sunday and Chioma took to her Instagram page to pen a heartfelt message to mark the special day.
Sharing a photo of her, Chioma wrote,
Happy birthday to my sweet sister, thank you for all you do and thank you for never getting tired of my long talks ?. Love you so much @coco_of_lyfe ?
When the mother of his son gracefully tested negative for the deadly Coronavirus, Davido joyfully took to social media to announce the development writing,
“Glory be to God .. Chioma has now tested negative twice for Covid19 … Thank you all for prayers …. We love you ..”
Nigerian social media personality, Omohtee, who almost lost her life after a botched cosmetic surgery with Med Contour, has taken to the micro-blogging platform to show gratitude to God for sparing her life.
Omohtee
Omohtee had called out a popular plastic surgeon in Lagos, Dr. Anu Fella of Med Contour, when she began to experience excruciating pains in her waists after her surgery.
Weeks after the drama that unfolded, Omohtee has however taken to same platform to express her joy after she survived the incident.
She wrote:
“I toiled a path where so many people didn’t get the chance to tell their story but God’s grace kept me! God kept me alive for a reason & I will forever be grateful for this phase. It changed me.
“God gave me another chance to rewrite my wrongs & be a better person over all. Red heart. ??”
The Republic of Senegal has according to reports, developed one of the world’s most affordable Coronavirus testing kits, which costs $1 each and $60 3D printed ventilators.
A laboratory in the West African country used its AIDS and Ebola experience to develop a $1 COVID-19 testing kit and ventilators that cost just $60.
Despite Senegal’s low budget for health, the West African nation has recorded the highest recovery rate in Africa so far and the 3rd highest recovery rate in the world. 283 of its 671 Coronavirus patients have recovered and 9 have died.
The high recovery rate is due to Senegal’s affordable Coronavirus test kits which makes it possible to test and treat more people as compared to other countries.
Unlike most countries that wait till patients start exhibiting symptoms before tests are carried out due to shortage of test kits, Senegal is testing everyone who indicates interest, symptoms or not, and this has helped them identify those affected early to allow them begin treatment before the illness progresses.
Senegal has no shortage of testing kits and it’s all thanks to this lab.
Also, with a scarcity of ventilators in the country, Senegal’s engineers are using a 3D printing machine to produce more ventilators. Imported ventilators cost $16,000 but the one manufactured by Senegal engineers cost only $60.
Senegal has managed to keep the spread of Coronavirus down to one of the world’s lowest rates and have developed a cheap, effective test that can be mass produced and globally distributed.
Few hours after their colleague labelled one of them “a snake”, Big Brother Naija reality TV stars, Khafi and Tacha resorted to fervent prayers against people who don’t want them to rest.
Jackye Madu had hosted a question and answer session on her Instagram page, with her followers and was rather blunt with her answers.
A follower asked the ‘Tech queen’ if she was still friends with Khafi, and her response seems as one who still holds grudges against the latter.
“I don’t like snakes”, she stated.
It should be recalled that while in the house, Jackye made claims that she’d been feeling bad omen around Tacha and thought of her as a witch – she backed up her claim by stating that she saw fetish items with Tacha which made her speculate.
Well, Khafi… on her Instagram page, not too long ago, held a prayer session with her followers on the live feature and one of the people who featured in the session was Tacha.
In course of their prayer, which was anchored by Tacha, they’re heard praying fervently against “witches and wizards” who don’t want them to rest… praying that God takes away good fortune from them if they don’t want others to have good fortune.
The prayer points certainly shouldn’t be unconnected with the fact that Jackye took a swipe against them… Watch the video below,
Friends have taken to social media to mourn a coronavirus victim who died in Lagos a day before his 60th birthday.
The man, whose name was given as Jide Arije, died on Sunday, April 26, in Lagos. He would have turned 60 today, April 27.
Consumer Rights Advocate, Sola Salako Ajulo wrote on twitter ;
“We just lost a friend to COVID-19 in Lagos. He was chatting a few hours ago. Now he is gone. He would have turned 60 years tomorrow. May his soul Rest In Peace.”
We just lost a friend to COVID-19 in Lagos. He was chatting a few hours ago. Now he is gone. He would have turned 60years tomorrow. May his soul Rest In Peace. ??? pic.twitter.com/aLs3JywTRV
The South Korea Government has denied reports that North Korean leader, Kim Jong Un, is dead, stating that the dictator of the hermit nation is ‘alive and well‘.
There had been media reports in Chinese, Korean and American outlets that the ruler was in a very poor state physically after undergoing heart surgery last week.
Reports of Kim’s poor health emanated after he missed the celebration of his grandfather’s birthday on April 15, a very important celebration that he never misses. He had been seen four days before that at a politburo meeting, according to North Korean state media, KCNA.
Daily NK, an online newspaper based in South Korea that focuses on North Korea, reported last week that Kim received a cardiovascular procedure because of “excessive smoking, obesity, and overwork.” The paper added that the leader is now receiving treatment in a villa in Hyangsan County.
On Saturday, reports indicated that China had sent top doctors to North Korea to ‘advise’ the North Korean leader leading to more speculation that Kim could be in a vegetative state.
According to TMZ, a Hong Kong-backed news channel’s vice director who’s apparently the niece of a Chinese foreign minister stated that Kim Jong-un is dead.
But South Korea, North Korea’s neighbors have denied the negative reports on Kim’s health.
“Our government position is firm,” Moon Chung-in, the top foreign policy adviser to South Korean President Moon Jae-in, told CNN. “Kim Jong Un is alive and well. He has been staying in the Wonsan area since April 13. No suspicious movements have so far been detected.”
North Korea controls any information surrounding Kim Jong-Un. The country has no free press and foreign media houses have to rely on State media reporting, state propaganda videos and satellite imagery to get information about the country’s leadership.
On the 25th of April, gunmen stormed the house of a popular cleric, Sheik Taofeeq Akeugbagold and abducted his set of twins from his home in Ibadan, Oyo state.
The Oyo State Police command say they have since commenced investigation and hope to rescue the twins alive and arrest those behind the abduction.
In a video shared online, their distraught mum who couldn’t hold back tears, revealed that she waited for 12 years before she welcomed her babies. She pleaded with the abductors to have mercy on her and release her children to her.
Speaking in Yoruba, she said the abductors should please think about her and release her children.
She also mentioned that her husband is ready to give them whatever they want. She appealed to all Nigerians to pray for the safe return of her children.
One Abbas Kaka Hassan, a 24 year-old male, who went into hiding after testing positive for COVID-19, has been found.
According to the State’s Commissioner for Health, Dr. Salisu Kwayabura, Hassan, who was tested at UMTH’s COVID-19 laboratory, was declared at large yesterday, after his phones and that of his mother were put off.
A combined team of health surveillance and investigation team, backed by a police escort, traced the patient in a critical state at his family house in Gwange 11. He was immediately moved on stretcher and is now on ventilator at an isolation centre.
Dr. Kwayabura said, health workers are doing everything humanly possible to revive the patient while a contact tracing and surveillance team has been deployed to identify persons who may have had direct and indirect contacts with him, for risks assessment, isolation advise and collection of samples for tests.
The Commissioner however said, that Hauwa Mohammed, 42 year-old female, who also tested positive at UMTH test laboratory, is still at large. He urged her to report to the hospital urgently, even as a combination of health surveillance experts and security officials are making all efforts to trace her. The woman was said to be living in Shuwari ward, also in Maiduguri.
Popular Nigerian comedian, Funnybone has given his stance on the mindset of an average Southeastern Nigerian lady and a handful of people quite agree with the comic act.
Stanley Chibuna, better known by his stage name, Funnybone, opines that an average Igbo girl feels her beauty is what attracts rich men to her.
During an Instagram live session, the award-winning comedian cum actor, said this mindset has been embedded in an Igbo girl’s head from a tender age and they follow it up as they grow.
In his own words,
“From childhood she’s been taught that all she need do is grow up, you are a fine girl, a rich man will come and marry you. That is the average Igbo girl mentality. I am Igbo, you know, am saying this with no apology to anybody here who is Igbo. Am being honest, the average Nigerian Igbo girl, average, the mindset is am a fine girl.”
Yesterday, there were reports that Mercy Johnson had given birth to her fourth child, which later turned out false, after her husband, Prince Okojie debunked the news saying, “My wife has not given birth yet”.
Eniola Badmus who shared the news on her Instagram page, had congratulated the couple on the birth of their fourth child.
Davido who is a close friend to the Badmus had written; “Wicked pple …. congrats tho,”
When a follower asked Davido the reason behind his post calling out the couple, Davido replied: “Nothing just evil set of pple that’s all.”
It has now been revealed that the tension between him and the Okojies may be connected to a failed business deal he had with Mr. Okojie in January, 2020.
It was gathered that the singer was billed to perform at the opening ceremony of Okojie’s hotel in Abule Egba, Lagos, in January.
Mercy Johnson Husband’s Hotel.
However, after allegedly receiving the sum of N3million, Davido, who confirmed that he would be present at the grand launch, failed to show up.
After all means to resolve the issue and get his refund proved abortive, Mr Okojie dragged singer to court in March, hence the bad blood between them.
45th President of the United States, Donald John Trump, has said he’s a hard worker and that has achieved more in three and half years as president than any other president in the country’s history.
Trump made the claims in a recent tweet where he said people who know him and the history of the country say he is the hardest working US president in history.
Trump tweeted,
“The people that know me and know the history of our Country say that I am the hardest working President in history.”
“I don’t know about that, but I am a hard worker and have probably gotten more done in the first 3 1/2 years than any President in history. The Fake News hates it!”
Popular Nollywood Actress, Nkechi Blessing Sunday has a message for all those who are in the habit of flooding her DM with Account Numbers.
Nkechi Blessing.
According to the actress, her DM is filled with countless account numbers from numerous people, begging her for money and giveaways.
She wrote on her page ;
”Been on a 24 hours Insta break and it felt like forever… I was busy deleting Acct numbers in my DM?? I beg of you STOP sending acct number to my DM it won’t make me give you Jack,cus I don’t remember oweing you money…It’s irritating already,
”I have deleted over 20k Acct number and still counting? I need to see adverts in my DM for Christ sake not acct number like I now work in a bank…I am not doing any giveaway pls Kindly move to the next giveaway page and allow mine breath..THANK YOU??”
Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero has claimed that the recent deaths in the Kano state are not connected to the novel Coronavirus.
The Kano monarch in a statement on Sunday April 26, stated that he was informed by the State’s Ministry of Health that the ‘mysterious’ deaths were not as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.
The Emir who prayed that Allah grants forgiveness to the souls of those who recently died in the state, urged Kano residents to adhere to all the directives by the National Centre for Disease Control and other health agencies that are authorities on the subject matter.
His speech reads,
My people may the peace and blessing of Allah be upon you all.
We wish to inform you that, the Kano state ministry of health has informed us about the update on the outbreak of COVID-19 in various places across the state.
This report is really important, the report has further confirmed to us that COVID-19 is real and that as of today about 73 people have tested positive for the pandamic.
My people, with regards to this situation, it had become necessary for us to remind you on the need to follow all the necessary medical advice.
You all must stay away from over crowded places, wash your hands regularly with soap and use face mask.
We also urge you to avoid stigmatisation on people with the infection, avoid fake news that may likely create panic among our people.
I equally call on you to look after your children and make sure they do not continue to play football on the streets, once you notice any symptoms please do not hesitate to report such to medical experts.
My people, I call on you to remain calm, and continue to pray for Allah’s intervention. I therefore want to use this opportunity to condole the family of those who lost lives recently.
We were equally informed by the ministry that the deaths were not as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak.
We therefore pray for the repose of the souls who lost their lives, may Almighty Allah forgive them, those infected, we pray for their quick recovery.
A disturbed father is lamenting after his son, a primary school teacher allegedly beat him and his wife up over land in Delta state.
Benson Ekpenisi, 78, who hails from Owan-Nta Aliosimi in Ika North East Local Government Area of Delta State, revealed that himself and his wife have faced so much suffering in the hands of their fifth son, Patrick Ekpenisi, who teaches at Okundaye Primary School.
According to Benson, the latest attack Patrick launched on him and his wife was over a parcel of land offered for sale by him – Benson.
Mr Benson stated that his son was enraged after he discovered that he (Benson) planned to sell a piece of land to repair the leaking roof of his house and use the rest to take care of their needs.
Speaking to Ika Times newspaper, Pa Benson Ekpenisi said,
“The story started many years ago when my son Patrick Ekpenisi who is the fifth among my children had been threatening to kill me and the mother and he had been saying it with the boast that he has political and royal backup.
“On several occasions, he had said that no policeman from Ika North East and Ika South Local Government can arrest him because he will be released by the politicians in Ika federal constituency.”
Benson Ekpenisi continued,
“I was sitting under a palm tree in my compound on Friday when Patrick came out from his house, which is opposite mine at Boji-Boji Owa-Nta, Aliosimi, and started pointing fingers at me and shouting that the land I was about to sell to repair my leaking roof could not be sold, that it should be given to him.
“I told him that he couldn’t tell me what to do with my own land. Besides, the land where he built his house was given to him by me. That was how trouble started and he hit my head on the palm tree.
The publication, in its report, claims that Patrick carried his father up and slammed him on the ground several times, and also tried killing him by hitting his head against the palm tree he was sitting under but the old man managed to escape.
Benson Ekpenisi added,
“My son threatened to kill me and his mother; he broke the plastic chair his mother was sitting on and used it to hit her head, but the old woman was quick enough to run into the house through the back door and locked the door against him. He tried breaking the door with some objects but didn’t succeed.”
Benson said that that was not the first time that Patrick would beat him and his wife up. He lamented that he has reported the matter to several authorities, including to the Owa Oyibu Divisional Police Station, but none has been able to intervene.
The distraught father called on the state government and other relevant authorities to quickly come to his aide before his son kills him and his wife.
Another son of Benson Ekpenisi, David Ekpenisi, complained about his brother’s behavior.
He said,
“I am speechless. For over three years, Patrick, a primary school teacher, has never allowed my parents to rest. I am calling on the AIG, the DPO of Owa-Oyibu, the NUT Ika North-East and the governor of Delta State to come to our aid.
“Patrick boasted countless times that he is above the law.”
The Republic of Ghana has confirmed 271 new cases of the novel Coronavirus just a week after lifting the lockdown order in Accra and Kumasi, the country’s two largest cities.
According to a report by Ghana Web, Ghana Health Service (GHS) confirmed the 271 new cases on Sunday to take their total number to 1,550. A new death from the disease was also recorded.
The death toll in the country now stands at 11 with 155 persons recovering from the disease.
Ghana Health Service data analysis also revealed that 62 percent of infected persons in Ghana are male while 38 percent are female.
It was also revealed that only about 16 percent of infected persons have a travel history with a staggering 84 percent having no clear history of travel.
Not more than a week ago, Ghana’s President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo lifted a three-week lockdown in two cities, Accra and Kumasi citing improved coronavirus testing and the “severe” impact of the restrictions on the poor and vulnerable in the country.
According to him, the decision did not mean the government was letting its guard down, saying existing bans on public gatherings and school closure were still in place.
He urged Ghanaians to wear masks when going outside and to continue adhering to social distancing measures put in place to halt the spread of Coronavirus.
