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COVID-19: China Denies Harassing Africans for the second time

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COVID-19: China Denies harassment African for the second time

The Republic of China has denied the harassment of Africans and restated its commitment to a warm relationship with African countries. This is the second time in one week that the country denies harassing Africans in china.

China Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Zhao Lijian’s, made the statements on Saturday night in Abuja, against the background of alleged discriminatory practices against Africans resident in the city of Guangdong.

The Speaker of the House of Representatives Honourable Femi Gbajabiamila had last week summoned the Chinese Ambassador in Nigeria, Zhou Pingjian to express displeasure over similar harassment of Nigerians resident in another Chinese city, Guangzhou.

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But the spokesman of the Chinese Embassy in Nigeria claimed that those raising concern over maltreatment in Guangdong were foreigners observed in the breach China anti-epidemic measures.

While insisting that there were no discriminatory practises, Lijian’s further argued that the deadly scourge could only be combated by mutual cooperation of China and nationals of other countries resident in China.

The statement read in part: “During our fight against the coronavirus, the Chinese government has been attaching great importance to the life and health of foreign nationals in China. All foreigners are treated equally. We reject differential treatment, and we have zero tolerance for discrimination.

“Since the outbreak, the authorities in Guangdong attach high importance to the treatment of foreign patients, including African nationals. Specific plans and proper arrangements are made to protect their life and health to the best of our ability, thanks to which we were able to save the lives of some African patients in severe or critical conditions.

“The Guangdong authorities attach great importance to some African countries’ concerns and are working promptly to improve their working method. The measures include: to provide health management services without differentiation, to designate hotels for the accommodation of foreigners required to undergo medical observation and adopt price adjustment for those in financial difficulties; to set up effective communication mechanism with foreign consulates-general in Guangzhou; and to reject all racist and discriminatory remarks.

“The Chinese people always see in the African people partners and brothers through thick and thin. China-Africa friendship is unbreakable as it is deeply rooted in this land. African friends can count on getting fair, just, cordial and friendly reception in China. The foreign ministry will stay in close communication with the Guangdong authorities and continue responding to the African side’s reasonable concerns and legitimate appeals.

“The virus knows no borders. The pandemic, a challenge to all mankind, can only be defeated through concerted international efforts. With mutual understanding, mutual support and cooperation, we are ready to continue working with African friends to achieve the final victory.”

The statement further recalled assistance given to states in the continent in the past during the outbreak of Ebola Virus and the recent pandemic, coronavirus.

“China and Africa are good friends, partners and brothers. Our friendship is forged on the basis of joint efforts to seek national independence, liberation, economic development and better livelihood in the past decades. Such time-tested friendship is a treasure for both Chinese and African people. Humanity shines through the darkness of the epidemic. After the Ebola epidemics broke out in three West African countries in 2014, the Chinese government provided assistance at the earliest time possible and fought side by side with the African countries and people.

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Ogun stolen mace recovered

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 Ogun State House of Assembly Mace have been recovered

The police operatives attached to Trade Fair Station of the Lagos State Police Command has recovered the missing mace of the Ogun State House of Assembly at Abule Ado Area of the state this Friday.

The police operatives, who received intelligence from members of the community that someone in a moving vehicle, suspected to be Toyota Sienna Space Wagon, threw out an object into the nearby bush quickly moved in and recovered the object which was later identified as the Ogun State House of Assembly Mace.

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The mace was allegedly stolen from the House of Assembly compex , Ogun State recently.
In a statement,police public relations officer, lagos state command, Olumuyiwa Adejobi explained that the mace has been handed over to the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State,Hakeem Odumosu, who instructed the DCP State CID,to protect it and liaise with the Ogun State Police Command to return the mace to the state.

 

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Okonjo-Iweala Reacts After Emerging Forbes Africa Person of 2020

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Nigeria’s former Finance Minister, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has been named Forbes Africa Person of the year 2020.

Reacting to the development, Okonjo-Iweala, who is hoping to become the first African and first woman to lead the world trade organization in its 25-year history, said she is excited by the prestigious award.

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Nigerians who have bagged the award in the past include President of the African Development Bank, Akinwumi Adesina; ex-governor of the central bank of Nigeria, Muhammad Sanusi II; president of the dangote group, aliko dangote; amongst others.

Okonjo-Iweala, who has been the chair of board of global alliance for vaccines and immunization since January 2016, dedicated the award to all Africans.

Okonjo-Iweala is a strong contender in the race to being the WTO chair and the selection committee is expected to meet this month in Switzerland to pick a choice between her and Myung-Hee of South Korea.

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Nine Nigerians to Contest in Tuesday November 3rd US Elections

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At least nine Nigerian-Americans are on the ballot in Tuesday’s November 3rd general elections in the united states.

Running mostly on the platform of the US democratic party, the candidates are bidding for different offices at the federal, state and local levels.

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The presidential election and governorship polls will hold in 11 states and two territories in addition to other state and local elections.

Congressional elections are also holding on Tuesday with all the 435 seats in the us house of representatives, and 35 of the 100 seats in the senate vacant.

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