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The new NCP coronavirus may not show sign of infection for many days then how can one know if he/ she is infected ? Latest information is that the incubation period may be upto 28 days before the symptoms of COVID 19 are evident. By the time a person has fever and/or cough and goes to the hospital, the lungs are usually 50 % Fibrosis and it's too late ! Taiwan experts provide a simple self-check that we can do every morning ; Take a deep breath and hold your breath for more than 10 seconds. If you complete it successfully without coughing, without discomfort, stuffiness or tightness , etc , it proves there is no fibrosis in the lungs, basically indicating no infection. In critical times, please self-check every morning in an environment with clean air! SERIOUS EXCELLENT ADVICE by Japanese doctors treating COVID-19 cases.  Everyone should ensure your mouth & throat is moist, never DRY. Take a few sips of water every 15 mins at least. WHY ? Even if the virus does e

Stay safe.... 1. Regularly and thoroughly wash your hands with soap and water, and use alcohol-based hand sanitiser. 2. Maintain at least 1 & half metres (5 feet) distance between you and anyone who is coughing or sneezing. 3. People coughing persistently or sneezing should stay indoors or keep a social distance, but not mix with a crowd. 4. Ensure that you and people around you follow good respiratory hygiene by covering mouths and noses with a handkerchief or tissue while sneezing or coughing. You can also sneeze or cough into your sleeve at the bent elbow.Then dispose of the used tissue immediately. 5. Stay indoors if you feel unwell with symptoms, such as fever, cough and difficulty in breathing. Please call Lagos State Emergency hotlines 08023169485 or 08033565529 or 08052817243 which are available day and night. 6. Stay informed on the latest developments about COVID-19 through official channels on TV and Radio, the Social Media, including the Lagos State Ministry of

By Our Correspondence   Governor of Ebonyi State, Engr. Chief David Nweze Umahi, FNSE, FNATE has expressed deep shock over the death of Chief Tobias Okwuru, an Ezza born political bulwark who neither believes in 'I' in the team nor is he a Dime in a Dozen, describing it as a hard pill to swallow and a huge loss.    Tobias Okwuru was a pioneer of several major political positions in Ebonyi State - State Auditor of People's Democratic Party, Chief Whip of Ebonyi State House of Assembly, these positions he held firmly without bias before he proceeded to represent Ikwo/ Ezza South in the Federal House of Representatives in 2011. Umahi while commiserating with his immediate family, Amudo Community, Ezza Nation, Ebonyi State and Nigeria in general described death as a debt everyone owns the creator, noting that it is like a vehicle filled with passengers without the knowledge of who is dropping at the next bus stop. He encouraged his family members, community, Ebonyi State and

--APC Bigwig Died By Our Correspondence Pioneer majority Leader of Ebonyi State House of Assembly and Former Member that represented Ezza South/Ikwo Federal Constituency, Hon. Tobias Chukwuemeka Okwuru is dead. Born to the family of Chief Michael and Mrs. Christiana Okwuru in the pastoral community of Amudo in the then Ezzikwo Division (now Ezza South Local Government Area of Ebonyi State), the death of Tobias Okwuru is a big blow to Ezza Nation. Aliezza, as he is called, was a rising star in Ebonyi Politics. He died at the age of 59. The former parliamentarian  had his primary and post-primary education at St. Paul’s primary (now Community Central School, Amudo) and Boys’ Secondary School, Ezzamgbo, respectively. Later on, he bagged a second-class degree in Government/ Public Administration from Imo State University, Owerri. He was Ward Secretary Social Democratic Party, SDP, Amudo/Okoffia ward 1991 – 1993; Councillor, Amudo/ Okoffia ward between 1996 and 1997;

By Nwogha Ndubuisi Andy, The Council Chairman Ebonyi local Government,Hon. Chinyere Nwogbaga on Saturday 22nd February,2020 described the impact of women in Umahi led administration as the greatest beauty of the ruling government. Hon. Nwogbaga stated this shortly after the official receiving of Validity Form from INEC observers,declaring her return for second tenure of office as the winner for the primaries election held at Ugbodo, the council headquarters. According to the council Chairman, she noted that the Councillorship and Chairmanship elections were peaceful as a result of the understanding existing between the stakeholders and the people. Hon. Nwogbaga pointed out that as a woman holding a reputable position of Chairman, always try her best not to make any mistake that would tarnish the good Image of women folks in leadership, attributing the inclusion of women into the government of Umahi as one of the pillars behind the rapid development in the state. She promised

--Many Left Wounded --Union Demands Justice By Nwogha Ndubuisi Andy, Abakaliki Tension was heightened at the early morning of Monday, 17 February,2020 at the popular Nwezenyi junction in Igbeagu, Izzi Local Government Area when some men identified as Haulage Tax Operators situated at the Junction Primary School allegedly attacked a heavy duty driver leaving him with severe matchet cuts. Narrating the ugly incident, the Driver, Mr.Eze Nnabuife told us that he was on his way from Benue State to Port Harcourt, after over one month of his usual business trip when he was allegedly attacked by the tax operators. According to him,it was around 1:00AM  when he was intercept by the Haulage Tax operators who demanded for a certain amount of money as settlement, a request he said,was unsual at that particular place seeing that they were not men of Nigeria Police Force who were seen not far from the point they blocked the Federal Highway, and that prompted his demand for explanation.

By Okechukwu Eluu,Abakaliki The people of  Afikpo North West in Ebonyi State have massively, adopted and declared their support for Pastor Nnanna Otu Okpara as their choice Candidate in the forthcoming Chairmanship election coming on 25th April,2020. The Adoption drawned both the stakeholders, Elders and youth of Afikpo North Local government Area. Speaking with some teaming supporters at the rally, they ananimously said their reasons for the adoption and endorsement was on the decision of Equity. Pastor Nnanna while addressing the Newsmen shortly after the occasion Stated that politics is a bet and a game with confidence which his people found him worthy to represent them, stressing that as his people has adopted him to represent them in the forth coming Local government Election that he has no option than to accept. He pointed out that since His Excellency the Executive governor of Ebonyi State Chief Engr. David Umahi has zoned the chairmanship to the

--Vows to Boycott LG Election if fee not removed By Nwogha Ndubuisi Andy, Abakaliki The Ebonyi State Chapter Inter Party Advisory Council Chairman,IPAC, led by Nwogba Morgan Nnaemeka on Wednesday 12 February,2020 faulted the Ebonyi State Independent Electoral Commission nomination form fee charge of over one million naira. Addressing newsmen in his Abakaliki office, the State Chairman stated  that the State Electoral Commission nomination form charge was unacceptable to the opposition parties as they have written to the body awaiting their response of cancellation of the fee or be forced to boycott the forth coming Local Government Area election. He called opposition parties members to remain calm as there would be level playing ground for them. The state chairman appealed to Ebonyi State government to intervened to their request in ensuring the said amount of one million naira for chairmanship and two hundred thousand naira for councillorship position to be outrightly remov