Former Nigeria’s Attorney-General, Richard Akinjide is dead

Former Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation, Chief Richard Akinjide, is dead.

The 88-year-old legal icon died in his Ibadan, Oyo State, home.

It was gathered that the legal icon, who died of complications from a protracted illness around 1 am, had been sick for three years.

Akinjide, an Ibadan high chief, was born in Ibadan, in the early 1930s to an influential family of warriors.


He was a Minister of Education in the first republic, under Alhaji Tafawa Balewa and Minister of Justice in the second republic, during the administration of former President Shehu Shagari.

Akinjide was a member of the judicial systems sub-committee of the Constitutional Drafting Committee of 1975-1977 and later joined the National Party of Nigeria in 1978, and became the legal adviser to the party.

While serving as the Attorney General of the Federation, Nigeria temporarily reversed the executions of armed robbers.

He was the lead prosecutor in the treason trial of Bukar Zanna Mandara; the eviction of many illegal foreign nationals from Nigeria which contributed to mild violence against some foreigners in the land.

His remains have reportedly been deposited in the morgue.



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No Ramadan lectures, mosque gatherings, Sultan warns

The Sultan of Sokoto and President General of the Jama’atu Nasril Islam, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar lll, on Monday asked Muslims in the country to avoid congregational prayers during the coming Ramadan fast.

He asked the faithful to pray at homes during the period.

The Sultan, who spoke through the Secretary General of the JNI, Dr Khalid Abubakar-Aliyu, in a statement in Kaduna on Monday, also advised Muslims against going for this year’s lesser Hajj in the Holy land because of the COVID-19 pandemic.


The statement read, “It should be made known that all Salawatun-nawafil (optional and non-obligatory prayers), including Taraweeh, are originally preferred to be observed at home, even though it is Mustahabb (desirable) to observe it in congregation.

“To sum it up, there will not be the annual Tafsir sessions and no congregational Taraweeh in mosques until when situation permits. We should therefore pray with our families at home and stay safe.

“This is a Ramadan with a difference as most people will be under lockdown. Hence, they will certainly be in dire need of assistance because of the economic realities and the attendant suffocating inflationary trends.”

He added, “Our spirit of generosity should be fully activated in higher proportion so as to ameliorate the sufferings of the poor in our midst by providing them with food and other necessities.

“Despite the challenges of physical and social distancing, Tafsir and other religious teachings could continue using various information technology platforms, such as Facebook, Skype, YouTube, Zoom, etc., to live stream preaching sessions. Reliable information and communication technology professionals could be consulted for proper guidance.”

The Sultan also called on Muslims to pray for the end of the COVID-19 pandemic in the world and in Nigeria, in particular.



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Passenger coughs, dies at checkpoint in Osun/Oyo boundary

Police operatives and some medical personnel at Osun/Oyo border on Sunday evening reportedly intercepted a car, said to have conveyed a sick man, who eventually died while being checked.

The vehicle, it was learnt, was stopped at Odo Oba, Iwo, an entry point to Osun from Oyo State while attempting to enter Osun State.

The car was said to have left Ibadan for an undisclosed destination, when it ran into a police checkpoint which stopped the vehicle and demanded explanation.

While being interrogated, one of the occupants, believed to be sick, suddenly started coughing and died on the spot.


The chairman, Iwo Local Government, Raji Kamoru, who spoke to our correspondent, said policemen and health personnel stationed at the checkpoint were not convinced with the explanation of the occupants of the vehicle, when they stopped them.

He said when the team at the checkpoint told the occupants of the vehicle that they could not proceed, one of the occupants said to be sick suddenly started coughing and he died.

“They stopped the vehicle coming from Ibadan. One of the passengers started coughing and he died.

“The security men asked them some questions and they could not give a satisfactory explanation about where they were going. Immediately we were informed, myself and the DPO had to turn them back.

“In the first instance, when we told them to return to where they were coming from, they hid in the bush. But we found them and escorted them to the boundary and handed them over to policemen at Iyana Offa, Oyo State. They did not tell us where they were coming from and their destination,” Kamoru said.

The Police Public Relations Officer for Osun Command, Yemisi Opalola, confirmed that police personnel intercepted a vehicle carrying a corpse around Odo Oba area, Iwo.

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Man admits cheating on girlfriend with 30 women - including when she was in labour

A man has admitted to cheating on his girlfriend with 30 women - including while she was in labour having his baby.

Coral Gibb, 23, has hit out at "love rat" Steven Lee, 34, who missed the birth of their second child as he had another woman in their bed.

"He ruined the happiest day of my life," said Coral, of Lowestoft, Suffolk.

Her suspicions were first aroused when her waters broke and she popped home to quickly pack a hospital bag.


Sheepish Steve appeared flustered at the top of the stairs and insisted she leave immediately.

It was only while on the way to hospital and having contractions that she realised why he'd wanted her out of the way - he had another woman in their bed.

She gave birth to their baby Bella and when he turned up an hour later, Coral confronted her boyfriend of five years - and he admitted he was having an affair.
"He had a cuddle with our baby but then I was so thirsty I asked him to get me a cold drink," Coral said.

"While he was gone I scrolled through his phone as I was so suspicious - and found countless emails between him and another woman. It was obvious what was going on.

"When he came back I went berserk demanding to know what's been going on and he admitted he'd slept with another woman and said he was sorry.

"It was too late - I couldn't trust him."

She added: "He was cheating on me while I was in labour so what else would he do?

"It was unforgivable and I made the right decision because later he admitted he'd slept with around 30 people while we were together.

"I don't know how he found the time but that was it - he moved out the next day when I came home from hospital with our baby girl.

"He's a nightmare - a true love rat. He kept apologising and begged me back but I would never go back to someone who could do that."

Coral began to suspect something was amiss when Steve, who she'd met in a nightclub at the age of 17, began vanishing on nights out.

"He was always so attentive when we first got together and we had a great life going out and partying all the time," she explained.

"But it wasn't long before I began feeling unwell and discovered I was pregnant. I was worried about what Steve would say as it was so soon, but he was thrilled."

Coral had a baby boy, Buddy, but needed four blood transfusions as her placenta broke away during the birth causing her to haemorrhage.

"When I came round, Steve was holding our baby and looked terrified. He said he'd thought I was going to die and told me how much he loved me. I was so happy."

Back home Steve, a factory worker, did everything for Coral and Buddy while she recovered, but as soon as she was better he began going out with friends.

"I loved being a mum and looking after Buddy, but Steve wanted to be out all the time, drinking and having a laugh with his mates," Coral said.

"I think he thought I was a little boring now I'd had a baby. He'd ask me to join him but I just wanted to stay home with Buddy."

The couple were drifting apart but then Coral discovered she was pregnant again.

"I was thrilled," she said "Buddy was around 18 months and I began sorting through his things to see what we could use for the new baby.

Coral is now single but sees Steve every day when he comes to visit the kids.


"He's a great dad," she said "But he's a terrible boyfriend. I don't want to share my man with another woman - let alone 30 of them!"

Steve said: "I've slept with around 30 women - it happened when I was going out with my friends. I didn't think about it at the time but when Coral found out it was bad.

"I do regret it - it's quite disgusting isn't it? We split up after five years when Bella was born. Coral was very upset but we are friends now because of the kids. I have a girlfriend now and have learnt my lesson - I would never act like that now."




source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/04/man-admits-cheating-on-girlfriend-with.html

Japan is offering s.e.x workers financial aid

Mika is worried. As a s.e.x worker in Japan, she used to see three or four clients a day — then the coronavirus pandemic hit. Now, with people staying home and avoiding close contact, she’s out of clients and out of money.

With no savings or other sources of income, Mika says she is living off borrowed money. She has tried to find other jobs, but nobody’s hiring in the middle of an economic crisis. At this rate, she might not be able to pay rent or afford basic necessities, let alone pay off the debt she has recently taken on.

“I’m worried if I will have a place to live or if I can find a job to get money to live,” she said, using a pseudonym to protect her privacy. “I worry about (my health) of course, but now I worry more about how to survive.”


S.e.x workers across Japan have been hit hard by closures and restrictions due to the pandemic. The entire country is under a state of emergency, with many businesses ordered to shutter and people advised not to go out.

There are now at least 10,797 cases nationwide and 236 deaths, according to Johns Hopkins University.

To soften the economic blow, the central government has launched a massive stimulus package worth 108 trillion Japanese yen (about $989 billion). After some controversy, s.e.x workers are eligible to apply for aid, under certain conditions — a move some activists have hailed as a sign of progress for an industry that has long suffered social stigma.

But for many s.e.x workers, the package offers little reassurance — and its rules for eligibility seem opaque and restrictive. Some aren’t sure how to apply for benefits without effectively outing themselves.

“(The government) haven’t clearly said they will help everybody,” Mika said. “There are many people unable to eat and survive without working.”

Prostitution, or the exchange of sexual intercourse for money, is criminalized in Japan — but other types of sex work are legal. The sex industry in Japan generatesan estimated $24 billion a year, according to Havocscope, a research organization on the global black market.

Mika works in the legally permitted “delivery health” industry, a euphemism for escort services that stop short of intercourse. Another popular form of legal s.e.x work is “fashion health,” which offersservices like oral s.e.x in massage parlors.

When the Japanese government started putting together the relief package, it excluded those legally in the adult entertainment and s.e.x industries — drawing criticism from activists and opposition members, who called the exclusion “occupational discrimination.”



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Madagascar launches miracle drink for coronavirus infection

Madagascar has launched a drink that it touts as a remedy to prevent coronavirus infection and cure it.

President Andry Rajoelina launched the product in Antananarivo on Monday and drank a bottle of the drink called “Covid Organics” or CVO.

The country’s Institut Malgache de Recherches Appliquées (IMRA) produced the drink from the local plant, Artemisia annua or sweet wormwood.

It is a green leafy plant that emits a striking odor and is also used for malaria.


Rajoelina said the drink is effective against the virus as it strengthens the body’s immune system.

In a tweet, he said the drink will be distributed free of charge to the most vulnerable compatriots and sold at very low prices to others.

“All profits will be donated to IMRA to fund scientific research. Let us believe in our ability to cope and move forward”, he said.

IMRA has developed more than 50 products by combining traditional medicine and modern sciences, since it was founded.

Madagascar has 121 novel coronavirus cases and no reported deaths as of Monday afternoon.

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Cardi B's husband Offset 'begs' ex Shya L'amour for s.e.x in leaked messages

Cardi B's relationship with her husband's ex has grown much worse as risky private messages have been leaked online.

The much-loved artist, 27, married her long-term love, rapper Offset in late 2017, but their relationship appears to have hit many highs and lows during that time with several allegations claiming Cardi's husband has been in constant touch with his ex Shya L’amour.

The mother of Offset’s oldest daughter, Kalea, has now leaked alleged messages from the rapper who also shares 18-month-old daughter Kulture with Cardi B.

Shya has previously stated that the rapper only provided ‘limited support’ since their daughter was born.


New allegations claim that Offset stopped financial support completely after Shya refused to have s.e.x with her ex at his request.

The angry mother took to social media to share a screenshot of a text conversation between the pair, which claims that Offset had begged his baby mother for s.e.x "one last time" while he was  married to Cardi B.

In screenshots obtained by ItsOnsite!, Shya shared alleged texts from Offset who asks her repeatedly where she is after requesting to have s.e.x with her one last time.

What makes the entire situation so much worse is the fact that the messages are dated June 2018.

This is just a number of months after the rapper tied the knot with Cardi B, and during this time, the 27-year-old was also pregnant with their baby Kulture.

Taking to Instagram, Shya wrote: "I was going to refrain from posting but him and his hoe too disrespectful after I’ve been trying to be cordial and empathetic.

"I found out the same time the world did that they was married and he been cut off since then!!!
"Stop f***ing playing with my name!!".

It wasn't long before fans rushed to share their thoughts on the drama, with many insisting that Offset can't have his cake and eat it.

"Wow. This dude has seriously just been slammed. He can't have his cake and eat it!" shared one enthralled follower.

While another insisted: "Cardi B is so much better than this trash. She needs to leave him once and for all".

"This is just hideous. Poor Cardi B, she must have been pregnant with Kulture through all of that. Just sickening" a third voiced.

While a fourth simply wrote: "Disgusting".

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Offset’s baby mama says she did NOT want to have to take things this far, but sis is coming through with some receipts HEAT 👀👀🔥

A post shared by OnSite! (@its_onsite) on Apr 17, 2020 at 7:56am PDT

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CNN anchor, Richard Quest, tests positive for Coronavirus

Richard Quest, longtime CNN contributor and host of the network's show "Quest Means Business," announced on air that he has tested positive for coronavirus.

In a clip published Monday, Quest, 58, opened up about his condition and getting tested over the weekend.

"Yep, I've got a positive diagnosis for COVID-19," he said. "I am grateful and thankful that I don't seem to have any of the horrific symptoms of the others. I just have a nasty cough, which, thankfully tonight because of our excellent technical staff, you haven't heard me too much spluttering away."

Quest added that he does not have "any of the awful breathlessness or fatigue" described by others with the virus.


"I'm grateful of course to the enormous support given and all the great medical staff that are helping me get over this," he continued.

Though he understands many viewers may want him to "take it easy," Quest said he will continue his work at CNN until "it all gets too much."

"I'm not a fool, nor am I a hero, but at the moment I feel fine. I feel good, and there are important things that you and I need to talk about every night," he said. "Which is why, as long as I can, and I don't see why not, you and I will still get together at this time and have a good chat about the economic side of what's going on."



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Sierra Leone president's bodyguard catches coronavirus

A bodyguard of Sierra Leone's President Julius Maada Bio has tested positive for coronavirus.

The president on Monday night announced that he was in good health despite a staffer testing positive.

He also said that all his family members were in good health and none had shown coronavirus symptoms.

President Bio will self-quarantine for 14 days because of having contact with the bodyguard, according to BBC's Umaru Fofana.

Sierra Leone has to date confirmed 43 coronavirus cases. The country's SLBC television channel shared a video of the president's announcement:



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Coronavirus: Immigration to US to be suspended - Trump

President Donald Trump has said he will sign an executive order to temporarily suspend all immigration to the US because of the coronavirus.

On Twitter, he cited "the attack from the invisible enemy", as he calls the virus, and the need to protect the jobs of Americans, but did not give details.

It was not clear what programmes might be affected and whether the president would be able to carry out the order.

Critics say the government is using the pandemic to crack down on immigration.


Mr Trump's announcement late on Monday comes as the White House argues the worst of the pandemic is over and the country can begin reopening. The restrictions on people's movement, implemented by many states to curb the spread of the virus, have paralysed parts of the economy.

Over the last four weeks, more than 20 million Americans have made jobless claims. That amounts to roughly as many jobs as employers had added over the previous decade.

The US has over 787,000 confirmed cases of Covid-19 and more than 42,000 deaths, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University, which is tracking the pandemic globally.

In light of the attack from the Invisible Enemy, as well as the need to protect the jobs of our GREAT American Citizens, I will be signing an Executive Order to temporarily suspend immigration into the United States!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 21, 2020

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Ibukun Awosika loses her 87 year-old father

Business woman, Author, and 57 year old First Bank Chairman Ibukun Awosika, has sadly lost her dad, Abdul Moshood Adekola on Monday April 20th 2020.

On social media Ibukun announced the demise of her father by sharing a picture of him and at the same time, writing a long tribute.

Adekola who was born a Muslim, converted to Christianity notwithstanding at 60 and died at 87. The motivational speaker thanked her dad for teaching her siblings and herself the value of hard work and contentment.

She wrote;



''ABDUL MOSHOOD ADEKOLA 12th of December 1932 to 20th of April 2020. My father, my teacher, my cheer leader. It’s tough to think that you are gone forever.

Though I always knew that the day will come and thought I was prepared for it, yet I must confess that it’s really hard.

Thank you daddy, for teaching us the value of hard work and about living a decent honorable life. Thank you for the courage to let us all express ourselves in our own way.

Thank you for being unconventional enough to let me pursue my own goals in seasons when it was not popular to do so. Thank you for teaching my siblings and I that we could pursue our goals without any consideration for our gender. Thank you for teaching us the humility of loving all men. Thank you for teaching us contentment .

Thank you for showing me the courage of conviction by having the audacity to give your life to Christ at 60years of age , and serving God as an usher in church for so many years. Thank you for standing as our diligent single parent for 19 years since mummy passed in 2001.

I thank God today for everyday of your 87 years of life. Glad that heaven has truly gained a good soul today. Love you my daddy . Enjoy heaven!”



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665 Cases Of Coronavirus Now In Nigeria, With 22 Deaths

Thirty-eight new cases of #COVID19 have been reported in Nigeria; 23 in Kano, 5 in Gombe, 3 in Kaduna, 2 in Borno, 2 in Abia, 1 in FCT, 1 in Sokoto, 1 in Ekiti.

As at 11:10 pm 20th April there are 665 confirmed cases of #COVID19 reported in Nigeria.

24 states and FCT active. The breakdown;

Lagos-376
FCT-89
Kano-59
Osun-20
Oyo-16
Edo-15
Ogun-12
Kwara-9
Katsina-12
Bauchi-7
Kaduna-9
Akwa Ibom-9
Delta-4
Ekiti-4
Ondo-3
Enugu-2
Rivers-2
Niger-2
Benue-1
Anambra-1
Borno-3
Jigawa-2
Abia-2
Gombe-5
Sokoto-1

South Korea says Kim not gravely ill after heart surgery reports

South Korea's government said there were no signs North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was gravely ill after a reports he had undergone cardiovascular surgery earlier this month, and was in "grave danger".

Speculation over the state of his health has increased fuelled by his absence from a key anniversary event with the Daily NK, a speciality website run mostly by North Korean defectors, on Tuesday citing unidentified sources inside the isolated state saying Kim was recovering at a villa in the Mount Kumgang resort after undergoing surgery on April 12.

Two government sources told Reuters that reports Kim was in "grave danger" were not true, while the presidential Blue House said there were no unusual signs coming from the north.


North Korea marked the anniversary of the birthday of its founding father and Kim's grandfather, Kim Il Sung, as a national holiday on April 15, but there was no sign of Kim in the pictures shared by the state news agency.

Reporting from inside North Korea is notoriously difficult, especially on matters concerning the country's leadership.

Chad O'Carroll, the chief executive of Korea Risk Group, which produces the respected NK Pro and NK News, sounded a note of caution.

"It IS definitely notable that Kim Jong Un was missing all last week given the 04.15 holidays," he wrote on Twitter. "But it should be acknowledged that there are *many* rumours about his health going on at the moment. Some even regurgitate stuff we heard when KJU disappeared in 2014."

He noted that Kim had appeared in public three times in January and February and six times in March. So far in April he has also appeared three times.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/04/south-korea-says-kim-not-gravely-ill.html

Busola Dakolo rocks husband's double-breasted suit to say 'it's tough out there' [photos]

Busola Dakolo has shared photos of herself portraying what the world is going through right now -- 'hard times', asking everyone to man up.

The photographer shared the photos saying she wore her husband's suit to portray what is currently going on.

''So I wore my husband’s double breasted suit,Tie and shoes. My idea of saying, it is a Tough world out there, So Man Up,'', she captioned the photos.

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Lagosians react as NCDC says 70 people have tested positive to coronavirus in the state

Lagosians in their numbers took to twitter last night as NCDC announced Nigeria has recored 86 new cases of coronavirus, crediting 70 to Lagos.

Many wondered how the virus is being spread despite the stay at home order which many have been observing. Someone asked to be returned to his village, while another asked the DJ to play 'Ijoba Orun'.

Tho most of the comments are hilarious, some however are very meaningful, like a tweet that read;

''NCDC Dropped it like a banger.86 new cases70 in Lagos and you don’t want to stay in your house? Look at Me, You are a mumu.” More of their reactions below...


@rinudear ” 70 in Lagos alone? Lord, I have never repeated classes in my life but can we please repeat 2019 .”

@olafweshy” 70 in Lagos. Are you whining me?DJ, please play me “IJOBA ORUN”.”

@realdreylo ” NCDC always comes to announce these cases in the night so that when we sleep we will forget about it. 86 new cases?!! 70 in lagos!! Does lagos think this is the presidential election?”

@ Bhadmusakeem ”70 in Lagos is huge tho.”

@obongnovel ”70 in Lagos, Lord I want to go back to my village.”

@toluteezy ”70 in Lagos, Lagos keeps topping the league everyday, I thought Lagos is on lockdown. So who is spreading the virus?”

@the ajebutter104 ” NCDC Dropped it like a banger.86 new cases70 in Lagos and you don’t want to stay in your house? Look at Me, You are a mumu.”

@shybloggerpr ”70 in Lagos is not what is paining me alone, but the fact that I’ve been locked indoors for over 3 weeks just because I want to ‘stop the spread’ and yet the numbers keep increasing.”

@random_ized ”70 in Lagos the way things are going we are graduating from lockdown to shutdown.”

@volqx ”NCDC just dropped the new cases and we have 70 in Lagos only, guys forget the 3-month assumptions, I think everyone should start sewing Christmas clothes.”

@swaggzeez ”70 in Lagos in the last 24hours. God should please save us. This America just a month ago, from 200 deaths and its 40k today. God won’t let our own case be like this.”

@ernest_onefe ”70 in Lagos, Brace yourselves guys. This is gonna be a long break .”

@ispeakintegrity ”So disheartening! 86 New cases. The numbers aren’t beautiful. And 70 in Lagos. Do I need to tell Lagosians that this year may be for LockDown? ”



@bola_blvck ” 70 in Lagos?? I don’t believe this.”

@hoezia ”Me viewing the breakdown of the new cases. 70 in Lagos ke!! God help us.”

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/04/lagosians-react-as-ncdc-says-70-people.html

Harry and Meghan announce they won't be working with The Sun, Daily Mail, Daily Mirror and Daily Express

Prince Harry and Meghan have announced they will be adopting a ‘zero engagement’ policy with four UK newspaper groups, but deny they are ‘avoiding criticism’.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who live in Los Angeles with their son Archie, sent letters explaining their stance to the editors of the Daily Mail, the Daily Mirror, The Sun and the Daily Express.

They described being happy to work with other ‘journalists and media organisations all over the world’, but said they did not want to ‘offer themselves up as currency for an economy of clickbait and distortion’.

The letter continued: ‘The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have watched people they know – as well as complete strangers – have their lives completely pulled apart for no good reason, other than the fact that salacious gossip boosts advertising revenue.

‘With that said, please note that The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will not be engaging with your outlet. There will be no corroboration and zero engagement.

Meghan is currently in the process of suing the Mail on Sunday for publishing a ‘private and confidential’ letter she had written to her father Thomas Markle. The first hearing will be held remotely this week.

Harry and Meghan's letter in full;

 ‘As the Duke and Duchess of Sussex now settle into the next chapter of their lives and no longer receive any publicly funded support, we are writing to set a new media relations policy, specifically as it pertains to your organisation.

Like you, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex believe that a free press is a cornerstone to any democracy – particularly in moments of crisis. At its best, this free press shines light on dark places, telling stories that would otherwise go untold, standing up for what’s right, challenging power, and holding those who abuse the system to account. It has been said that journalism’s first obligation is to the truth.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex agree wholeheartedly. It is gravely concerning that an influential slice of the media, over many years, has sought to insulate themselves from taking accountability for what they say or print – even when they know it to be distorted, false, or invasive beyond reason. When power is enjoyed without responsibility, the trust we all place in this much needed industry is degraded. There is a real human cost to this way of doing business and it affects every corner of society.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have watched people they know – as well as complete strangers – have their lives completely pulled apart for no good reason, other than the fact that salacious gossip boosts advertising revenue. With that said, please note that The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will not be engaging with your outlet. There will be no corroboration and zero engagement. This is also a policy being instated for their communications team, in order to protect that team from the side of the industry that readers never see.

This policy is not about avoiding criticism. It’s not about shutting down public conversation or censoring accurate reporting. Media have every right to report on The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, good or bad. But it can’t be based on a lie.

They also want to be very clear: this is not in any way a blanket policy for all media.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/04/harry-and-meghan-announce-zero.html

Jack Ma announces more donations of ventilators, masks, face shields, clothing sets to African countries

Jack Ma, the founder of Alibaba Group, on Monday, announced the donation of more medical equipment to Africa in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Chinese billionaire made the announcement on his verified Twitter handle.

Ma twitted: “Our 3rd donation to Africa will immediately be made to @_africanunion and @AfricaCDC.

“This includes 4.6 million masks, 500,000 swabs and test kits, 300 ventilators, 200,000 clothing sets, 200,000 face shields, 2,000 thermal guns, 100 body temperature scanners and 500,000 pairs of gloves.”

Ma, through his foundation, had earlier made his first set of donations to the 54 African countries.

He donated 20,000 test kits, 100,000 masks, and 1,000 medical use protective suits and face shields.

Ma also announced his second set of donations to the continent on April 6 which included 500 ventilators, 200 thousand suits and face shields, two thousand thermometers.

Others are one million swabs and extraction kits and 500,000 gloves.

THANKS JACK MA!

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/04/jack-ma-announces-more-donations-of.html

How 12 Coronavirus Patients Died Without Getting To Isolation In Lagos

The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, has revealed that most Coronavirus patients died away from the approved isolation centre, including some who died while on their way to the hospital.

The commissioner for Health at a press briefing to give situation report on COVID19 in Lagos on Sunday said only two put of 14 coronavirus patients have died in the state’s isolation centre.

According to Prof. Akin Abayomi, those who died on their way to the hospital were avoiding the state’s isolation centre.


Abayomi had announced that an 83-year-old woman died of coronavirus in Lagos state on Sunday, bringing the total number of cases in the state to 14.

The commissioner said, “Out of the 14 fatalities we’ve had, only two of them have happened in our Infectious Disease Hospital, Yaba and these two are examples of cases that were presented to us in a very late stage where it is very little we could do to save their lives.

“Most of them have died either en route to the hospital or in private facilities where they have been trying to avoid coming to our isolation facilities.”

He added that early presentation of COVID-19 symptoms by patients would help provide the best opportunity for them to survive the infection.

Jubilation In Ghana As President Lifts Lockdown

Thousands of Ghanaians took to the streets to celebrate after President Nana Akufo-Addo lifted the 21-day lockdown in the country, due to the nov Coronavirus.

The government lifted the lockdown of its biggest cities after the restrictions bought the government enough time to improve its preparedness for the coronavirus pandemic.

Residents of the capital, Accra, and major centers will be allowed to return to work from Monday even though other restrictions such as school closures and a ban on sport and religious meetings remain in place, Akufo-Addo said.

The news drew wild celebrations in the country, as Ghanaians took to the street to rejoice.

Award-winning Tom & Jerry Director, Gene Deitch Dies At 95

Tom and Jerry director Gene Deitch has died at the age of 95. The Oscar winner passed away on Thursday night at his apartment in Prague in the Little Quarter area.

His Czech publisher Petr Himmel said he died "unexpectedly", according to The Associated Press.



Gene, whose full name was Eugene Merrill Deitch, directed 13 episodes of Tom and Jerry and several episodes of the series Popeye.

The animator and illustrator won the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film for Munro in 1960.

He was then nominated for the same award twice in 1964 for his movies Here's Nudnik and How to Avoid Friendship.