Pregnant Lagos teenager dies of suspected COVID-19 symptoms (Punch)
A 15-year-old pregnant woman on admission at the Ikorodu General Hospital, Lagos, has died from health complications similar to coronavirus symptoms.
It was learnt that the teenager was unconscious and had difficulty in breathing before she died on Thursday.
A health worker at the hospital told Saturday PUNCH that the National Centre for Disease Control was contacted on Tuesday to carry out test on the late girl and another sick nursing mother admitted at the facility but yet to come as of Thursday.
The worker, who spoke to Saturday PUNCH on condition of anonymity, said, “We have two suspected COVID-19 cases at the hospital. The NCDC was called on Tuesday but its officials have not come to test the patients… Read more
Row over death of businessman in police custody (Nation)
What led to the death in custody of a Lagos businessman, Godwin Chukwudi Julius? Why did the police ignore doctors’ advice that he should be granted bail when it became obvious that his health had deteriorated in custody?
These are posers the family members of the 48-year-old father of four want the people in charge at the Anti-Fraud Unit of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Panti, Yaba, Lagos to answer in the interest of justice.
The bereaved family of the late Julius, a native of Isu, Nwangele Local Government Area, Imo State, also urged both the Inspector General of Police Mohammed Adamu and the Lagos State Police Command to probe the circumstances that led to their son’s death. Read more
From Sanwo-Olu to HoS, none is a Lagosian –Bode George, others allege (Punch)
A former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Chief Olabode George, and two other members of the Omo Eko Pataki Forum, has alleged that the Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu; his deputy, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, and many top political office holders in the state are not natives of Lagos State.
The members of the forum claimed that the senators representing the state at the National Assembly – Oluremi Tinubu and Solomon Adeola; Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa; the Secretary to the State Government, Mrs Folasade Jaji; and the Head of Service, Hakeem Muri-Okunola, are also not from the state.
The forum said these in an advertorial, titled, ‘Lagos: The imperatives of cultural renaissance’, signed by Chief Bode George as the leader of the forum; Major General Tajudeen Olanrewaju (retd.), a former GOC 3rd Armoured Division, Jos as a trustee of the forum and Mr Gbadebo Dallass, a former managing Director of the National Economic Reconstruction Fund, as another trustee. Read more
Lagos discharges 98 more COVID-19 patients (Nation)
Ninety-eight more COVID-19 patients have recovered from the deadly virus in Lagos State.
This was disclosed by the State Incident Commander, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu in a statement issued on Friday.
According to the governor, the discharged patients consist of 71 males and 27 females.
Giving a breakdown of the figures, Sanwo-Olu said 23 were from Onikan, 22 from LUTH, 17 from Gbagada, and another 17 from Eti-Osa areas of the state.
While 14 patients came from Agidingbi, 4 were from the Mainland Infectious Disease Hospital, and 1 from Paelon Centre, an accredited private facility respectively. Read more
We left our daughters alive but returned to meet their corpses –Lagos couple who lost their only two kids in building collapse (Punch)
The parents of the two children; Chiamaka and Kareen, who died during Wednesday’s building collapse in Lagos State, have yet to come to terms with the loss.
The building located at Gafari Balogun Street in Ogudu was said to have collapsed by heavy rainfall due to the mudslide at the rear.
The parents who spoke to City Round expressed grief while they kept saying “We are devastated” amid tears. Read more
CJN swears in Justice Dongban-Mensem as second female Appeal Court president (Guardian)
The newly sworn in Appeal Court President, Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem. See story on Page 5
The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad yesterday inaugurated the substantive President of Court of Appeal, Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem.
Justice Dongban-Mensem was the second woman to preside over the Court of Appeal following the retirement of Justice Zainab Adamu Bulkachua on March 6. Read more
Edo 2020 : PDP grants waiver to Obaseki, shifts primary to June 25 (DailyTrust)
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP on Friday granted waiver to Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki to contest the Edo governorship election primary.
The NWC said the action is in pursuant to Section 29(2)(b) of the PDP constitution and in exercise of the powers of the National Executive Committee (NEC) under Section (50)(3)(b) of the PDP constitution.
“The NWC in exercise of the above powers has ratified the application for waiver by the ward, local government and state executives of the party in Edo state and accordingly grants waiver to His Excellency Governor Godwin Obaseki to enable him contest the gubernatorial primary of the PDP. Read more
Court restrains Giadom as APC acting national chairman (Guardian)
A High Court in Port Harcourt has granted an order of interim injunction restraining the All Progressives Congress (APC) from recognising or regarding Victor Giadom as acting national chairman of the APC and a member of its National Working Committee (NWC).
Two members of APC in Rivers State, Dele Moses and Azunda Wori had filed suit PHC/360/2020 challenging the validity of Giadom’s claim as the acting national chairman of the APC.
The defendants are the APC, Adams Oshiomole, Victor Giadom, APC Acting Chairman in Rivers State, Igo Aguma and Babatunde Ogala (National Legal Adviser, APC). Read more
South African choir adapts to COVID-19 by making new music (VOA)
The dusty streets of rural South Africa are a far cry from the bright lights of “America’s Got Talent,” but that’s where the members of the Ndlovu Youth Choir find themselves coping with the coronavirus pandemic.
With an electrifying mix of vocals and dance moves, the group made the finals of the U.S. television show last year. Sold-out performances across the U.S. and Europe followed, as well as a recording contract.
But COVID-19 halted their international tour and landed them back where they began, Moutse Valley in South Africa’s Limpopo province, one of the country’s poorest regions.
“We were supposed to go to Germany for a performance, but it got canceled. We are used to touring the world, doing shows everywhere, and during this corona time it’s been very difficult and frustrating,” said Sandile Majola, 26, a member of the chorus and its manager. Read more
Mistakes you might be making with eggs (RidersDigest)
We love eggs for breakfast, lunch and dinner. But is your scramble a bit watery? Is your sunny side down? Learn how to correct the mistakes you might be making with eggs so they turn out perfectly every time.
Cracking eggs on the edge of the bowl
First things first: Don’t crack your eggs on the edge of the bowl or you may get pieces of shell in your beautiful frittata. Gently tap the egg on a flat countertop, then open it over the bowl. If a bit of shell still sneaks in, use another piece of shell to fish it out.
Not whisking enough
For scrambled eggs and omelettes, the egg mixture should be a uniform yellow, with no white or clear strands left behind. To properly mix eggs, use a fork or whisk and go back and forth quickly, hitting the sides of the bowl with each stroke. Even the simplest egg recipes will look and taste like they came from a fancy restaurant! Read more
Oklahoma Supreme Court rejects bid to stop Trump Tulsa rally (NYPost)
The Oklahoma Supreme Court on Friday rejected a bid to effectively stop President Trump’s campaign rally in Tulsa Saturday by requiring everyone inside the arena to maintain social distancing of at least six feet and wear a face mask.
“It is not the duty of this Court to fashion rules or regulations where none exist,” the court wrote in a unanimous decision.
The petitioners did not establish that they have a “clear legal right” to the relief requested, wrote Chief Justice Noma D. Gurich, who was first appointed by a GOP governor but reappointed by a Democrat. Read more
Turkey says will work with Italy for Libya peace, excoriates EU (France24)
Turkey and Italy will continue to work for a lasting peace and political solution in Libya, Turkey’s foreign minister said Friday, while slamming the European Union’s naval operation in the Mediterranean that tries to enforce a U.N. arms embargo on the conflict-torn country.
Mevlut Cavusoglu made the comments during a joint news conference with his Italian counterpart Luigi Di Maio. Italy and Turkey support the U.N.-backed government that is based in Tripoli against the rival forces under the command of Khalifa Hifter, who is supported by France, Russia, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates and other key Arab countries. Read more
Brazil surpasses 1 million coronavirus cases (VOA)
Brazil has reported more than 1 million confirmed cases of the coronavirus as World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says the pandemic is accelerating.
“We are in a new and dangerous phase,” Tedros said at a news conference in Geneva Friday, and he warned that lockdown measures are still needed to halt the virus’ spread.
World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus wears a protective face mask after leaving a ceremony for the restarting of Geneva’s landmark fountain, following the COVID-19 outbreak, in Geneva, June 11, 2020. Read more
Canadian province investigates racist ‘game’ played by hospital staff (BBC)
A Canadian province is investigating claims that healthcare staff played a racist “game” by betting on the blood alcohol level of indigenous patients.
The claims, involving staff in at least one British Columbia hospital, came to light after a community leader filed a complaint on Thursday.
Health Minister Adrian Dix called the allegations “abhorrent” and has hired an independent investigator. Read more
Bob Dylan releases first original album in almost a decade (France24)
US folk and rock legend Bob Dylan released his first album of original songs in eight years on Friday with the ten-track “Rough and Rowdy Ways.”
Dylan’s 39th studio album, which comes 58 years after his first, features a 17-minute ballad about the assassination of John F Kennedy, as well as a tribute to American electric bluesman Jimmy Reed.
“Rough and Rowdy Ways” is the Nobel winner’s first collection of new material since “Tempest” in 2012, although he has released a number of cover albums in the interim.
It sees Dylan mix gritty blues with folksy storytelling, his signature raspy voice delivering lyrics that switch between bleakly haunting and darkly humorous. Read more
Chukwueze a complete player, says Villarreal coach (Punch)
Villarreal manager, Javi Calleja, says Samuel Chukwueze is a complete player.
Calleja said this in an interview with the club’s website on Friday.
Chukwueze has been involved in both of Villarreal’s goals following the return of the Spanish LaLiga after the COVID-19 break.
According to Calleja, the 22-year-old Eagles star has what it takes to become a top player if he continues to perform at his best.
“We’ve worked a lot and Samu is a very complete player. If he continues on this path, he’ll become a really top footballer,”Calleja said. Read more
Fernandes scores late penalty to secure Man Utd draw at Spurs (BBC)
Paul Pogba returned to action for first time since 26 December to win the late penalty that earned Manchester United a crucial point at Tottenham Hotspur.
Pogba, who had not played for almost six months because of an ankle injury that needed surgery, emerged as a second-half substitute and demonstrated he has the creativity to make a difference as United battle for a place in the top four.
United keeper David de Gea was badly at fault when he failed to stop Steven Bergwijn’s powerful 27th-minute drive, so there was relief all-round for the visitors when Pogba surged into the area before he was hauled down clumsily by Eric Dier. Read more
NBA to use ‘smart rings,’ big data to fight coronavirus in Disney bubble (NYPost)
The NBA is going to put a ring on it.
A vital component of the league’s 100-page restart plan — which was approved by the Players Association — focused on keeping players and staff of the 22 teams healthy within the bubble at Disney’s Wide World of Sports complex in Orlando. That includes safety protocols, social distancing, extensive required testing and wearable technology, the most peculiar of which is a lightweight, titanium “smart ring.”
All players and essential staff members will be given the option to wear a diagnostic ring designed by Finland-based tech company, Oura, that resembles a plain wedding band. The ring, which retails for between $299 to $399, contains sensors that track vital statistics like heart rate, respiration rate and body temperature. Read more
Nick Watney: Coronavirus positive test forces US golfer out of RBC Heritage (BBC)
American Nick Watney has withdrawn from the RBC Heritage after testing positive for coronavirus prior to round two.
Watney, 39, delivered a negative test before the tournament and shot a three-over-par 74 in the first round.
However, a PGA statement said that “prior to arriving at the tournament” on Friday, Watney “indicated he had symptoms consistent with the illness”.Read more
Bayern ‘reach Coutinho loan agreement’ (Nation)
Philippe Coutinho will be able to play for Bayern Munich in the closing stages of the Champions League after the club reportedly reached an agreement with Barcelona to extend his loan deal.
The former Liverpool star’s original deal with the recently crowned German champions was due to expire on June 30, but the club have now managed to extend it for two months in the wake of the coronavirus crisis according to Sky Germany. Read more
Football without spectators is like soup without salt, says Muazu (DailyTrust)
The chairman of the supporters of Kano Pillars football club, Alhaji Bashir Idris Muazu has said playing the game of football without spectators in the stands is just like eating soup without salt. The Pillars fans club chairman who spoke to Daily Trust yesterday via telephone was reacting to the absence of fans in the stadiums as some of the top leagues in Europe like the Bundesliga, LaLiga and the Premiership resume action after COVID-19 break. Read more