Dr James King, a Nigerian doctor practicising in Kano state, who had close contact with the index case of COVID-19 in the state, has shared his experience.
Dr King in a post shared on social media on Thursday morning, said the index case hid his travel history from the doctors when he came in to report a case of fever and headache and in the process, exposed them to the virus. It was later discovered he had traveled to Germany and the US before arriving Kano state via Abuja on March 25th.
The doctors , nurses and a non-medical staff who had contacts with the index case, went into isolation and were tested for the virus. Thankfully, their results came back negative for the virus yesterday.
Read Dr King’s encounter of what transpired as he shared on his Instagram page today April 16.
I wanted to be silent about this. But since it’s already on Radio and TV stations, ..and the concerns about my health by many who have reached out, …it has become imperative for me to tell my COVID-19 mileu.
Here’s the story…
One Alhaji BZ (not real names initials) came to our hospital.
He had COVID-19.
Unknown to us all.
While evaluating him, he was asked,
“How can we help you sir?”He replied,
“I’ve been having fever and general body weakness. Please admit me.”Inquired,
“For how long now?”He replied
“For some days?More questions,
“Do you have cough, breathlessness or palpitations?”Alhaji BZ replied,
“No”, I don’t have any of that.”Many other medical questions were asked and documented.
Furthermore,
“Did you travel recently?”He denied,
“No.”He was further evaluated, examined and admitted into a private room upstairs on Friday evening.
He had contact with two doctors (my boss and I), three nurses and one non-medical staff.
It was unknown to us that he had travelled to Germany, the US before returning to my resident state.
Via Abuja travelling by road.
While travelling by road he stayed briefly in Kaduna before arriving to my resident state on the 25th March, 2020.
He lied about all these travel history to us.
He also lied about the pertinent Coronavirus symptoms, ..breathlessness and cough.
He also hid the fact that he had been to several medical outlets since his return to the state.
And importantly, he hid the fact that that his samples were taken by NCDC for COVID-19 testing.
Ofcourse he denied and lied about all the above in order for him to have our medical care.
Putting us all and many others at high risk of the novel pandemic.
We also learnt that during his illness before coming to us, he was attending Friday Mosque prayers, naming ceremonies and other gatherings.
While on admission in our facility, a day after admission being a Saturday, we had a Nollywood-like dramatic entrance into our facilityby health officials with massive Police presence.
The major road our hospital was was blocked and made a Security Restricted area.
He was the index case in the state.
The officials told us that we had a man in our facility that just tested positive for COVID-19.
Luckily, my boss, a reknown Neurosurgeon, who was still in theatre while rounding up a delicate Spinal Cord Pedicle Screw Fixation+Laminectomy had to be told.
He derobed.
And met the officials.
There was an order from the Governor of the state to lock down the hospital immediately.
The former Ambassador was whisked away to an quarantine centre outskirt of the state.
We were placed on isolation too in our hospital facility.
Samples were taken from our staff for covid-19 testing.
For many days, we could not physically reach our families or anyone.
Isolated up in the hospital.
The waiting began.
Days rolled by.
Anxiety.
All thoughts crept in.
At some point, my boss and I told ourselves that if it’s either positive or negative, we will beat the disease.
Infact we told ourselves that “eventhough its death, we will be dying while in service to humanity.”
When the days rolled by, we began to have some peace.
IInfact we were playing Fela Anipolakuti’s music loudly.
For many days.
Then the tension began.
The result of our COVID-19 will be released in a few more days.
The music volume daily increases. ?
Phones call and prayers from family and friends.
At last the result came out yesterday afternoon.
And it was NEGATIVE for all is us.
We are still waiting to be released from isolation.
Two Police vehicles have been in our gate since all these started.
They were excited yesterday when our result was released and found to be negative.
They are waiting for directives to let us go home.
We thank Almighty God for everything.
We will keep saving lives.
No matter the cost.
Please observe…
#StayingAtHome
#SocialDistancing
#Wash Your Hands Regularly
#Seek Medical Care When Sick
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space. After spending years as a chef, designer, and farmer, Espago turned to music just a year
ago on a journey sparked by deep loss, life experience, and self-discovery.
What makes him different? It’s not just his sound, it’s his story. Espago brings a calm but
confident energy that mirrors his Lagos upbringing: a blend of vibrant Fuji rhythms and soulful
Afrobeat traditions like King Sunny Ade, shaped by global legends like Michael Jackson and
Celine Dion. His voice? Professionally trained. His brand? Stylish, grounded, and intentional.
Espago didn’t wait for the industry to find him; he found his own way in, teaching himself,
searching out producers, and building his identity from scratch. With no major label backing and
no big-name features, he has still built a brand marked by boldness, emotion, and Lagos street
authenticity.
He’s not just making music; he’s building a lifestyle brand. His creative roots are in food,
fashion, and music fused into something richer than just a “sound.” It’s a full experience. While
he hasn’t performed live yet, he’s putting in the work behind the scenes, mentoring new artists,
recording regularly to sharpen his voice and brand for bigger stages ahead.
In a scene dominated by speed, Espago’s journey is about intentional growth, honest
expression, and emotional connection.
As the new class of Afro‑HipHop begins to take shape, Espago stands out not just for what he’s
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Rising artist Derriq isn’t just making music for entertainment; he’s building a legacy rooted in culture, resilience, and pride. The Lagos-based Afro-soul and Afrobeats singer has his eyes set on something bigger than streaming numbers: putting his hometown of Benin City on the global creative map is his dream.
A native of Edo State, Derriq’s musical journey began as a child organizing school parties just for the chance to perform. Since then, he’s gone from studio assistant to full-fledged artist, releasing impactful tracks like “Position,” “Vibration,” and “Confidence.” His sound, described as smooth, calm, and party-ready, reflects the duality of his personality: laid-back yet determined, quiet but powerful.
Derriq is more than just a promising name on Nigeria’s growing music roster; he’s a symbol of the next generation of artists who blend regional identity with global appeal using his distinctive voice, a strong sense of direction, and his signature slang “Yehboo! Yezaiii!” making waves among fans, Derriq is proving that cultural authenticity still cuts through the noise.
His next single, “Omo n’ Ogie,” is a tribute to his heritage and a signal that he’s just getting started. Keep your eyes on Derriq, he’s not just singing for the moment, he’s singing for a movement.
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Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers:
1. President Bola Tinubu will address the nation in a broadcast today, Sunday, August 4, 2024. Mr Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, announced this in a statement, on Saturday, saying the broadcast would hold at 7am.
2. The Commissioner of Police in Borno State, Yusuf Lawal, on Saturday confirmed the killing of four persons along Baga Road in Maiduguri, Borno State during the nationwide #EndBadGoverment protest. He said Boko Haram elements infiltrated the protesters and killed four persons on Thursday with explosives at a filling station.
3. Many persons have been feared killed while others sustained injuries as hoodlums clashed with security operatives in Kano. It was gathered that Rijiyar Lemo, Kurna to Bachirawa areas in Fagge Local Government, Kofar Nassarawa in Kano municipal and Unguwa Uku area of Tarauni Local Government are the worst hit areas.
4. The leadership of the organised labour, on Saturday, warned the Nigeria Police Force and other security forces to stop what it described as a “massacre” of protesters carrying out nationwide demonstrations against hunger in the land.
5. Leading Human Rights group, Amnesty International Nigeria, has said over 50 protesters were arrested in Abuja on the third day of the demonstration against hardship in the land.
6. Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has urged the police and other security agencies to stop shooting and killing protesters demanding good governance in Nigeria. Atiku in a statement on Saturday, questioned the professionalism of the security agencies in the handling of the ongoing demonstrations.
7. Some of the organisers and supporters of the ongoing protest have set up pages to raise over N4bn through GoFundMe, a popular online crowdfunding platform. A check on Saturday showed that a total of N4.1bn had been benchmarked to be donated through accounts created by three GoFundMe users.
8. Tragedy struck again in Imo State on Saturday evening when some gunmen reportedly shot dead the President-General of Umucheke Okwe autonomous community in Onuimo Local Government Area of Imo State, Hyginus Ohazurike. Six village heads from the autonomous community were also allegedly killed by the gunmen.
9. The Federal Capital Territory Commissioner of Police, Bennett Igweh has said his men were not responsible for the death of a teenager in the Kubwa area of the FCT. In a viral video, a man claimed that police, while dispersing protesters, shot dead a teenager in the Kubwa area.
10. The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Atiku Bagudu has said President Bola Tinubu is keeping an eye on the ongoing #EndBadGovernance demonstrations across the country.
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