Nine pastors were reportedly arrested for holding church services in Bayelsa state, flouting the lockdown order issued by state governor, Douye Diri.
The Pastors who were apprehended on Sunday May 3 by the Bayelsa State Task Force on COVID-19 include P. B. Barima of the Methodist Church, Obogoro, Timi Aaron of Believers Love World, Akenfa, Adaba Glory of Saint Paul Healing Church, and Chris Ezene of God’s Grace Salvation Ministry, Obogoro.
Others arrested are Plus B. James of Prophetic Grace Love Ministry, Opolo; Alfred Munemune of Halleluyah Deliverance Ministries International; Daniel Owi, Winners Chapel, Obogoro; Sardauna Oguta, All for Christ Zion Church, Akenfa 3; and Tony Justice Samugba, New Covenant Tabernacle Ministry also of Akenfa 3.
Permanent secretary in the Ministry of Information and member of the task force, Freston Akpor stated that the pastors are being detained at the police headquarters in the state and would be charged to court for alleged violation of the COVID-19 order.
Nollywood actress, Adesua Etomi-Wellington, who’s accustomed to sharing wisdom nuggets with her fans on social media has indulged in her wont recently.
The actress took to Twitter not long ago to share that “as she gets older, she becomes quieter” and she says it’s not because she doesn’t have what to say but because not every one or every topic deserves her energy.
She wrote on her page,
The older I’ve gotten, the quieter I’ve become. Not for lack of what to say but from the realisation that not everyone/every topic deserves my energy.
The actress, at the early stages of the Covid-19 pandemic in the country revealed that herself and her husband have been indoors for days prior to the announcement that a participant at the AMVCA tested positive for Coronavirus.
She wrote at the time,
To all of us who attended the AMVCA – please let’s stay indoors. I’m begging you. Let’s be responsible. Edakun. Bubba and I have been indoors for a few days now but it’s imperative that we ALL adhere to the call to self isolate. Let’s not unknowingly put others at risk.
Billionaire daughter, Florence Ifeoluwa Otedola AKA DJ Cuppy took to her Instagram page recently to share a photo of herself rocking expensive designer wears.
The lovely who shared the photo of herself to show she’s rocking designer wears, said she’s doing so but sadly with no where to go.
While most of her fans and followers were enjoying the view of the lovely, one was curious to know how she utilizes the money that’s being donated to her foundation.
The user begged the question of what she uses the money to do especially during this pandemic times and whether she uses it to acquire designer wears.
To kill his curiosity, she took to the reply section of the user’s comment and enlightened him of how a substantial amount of money was provided for the foundation for their Corona Relief program.
In the latest update of the Covid-19 pandemic in the country, 170 new cases have been reported as of Sunday evening, May 4th by the National Centre for Disease Control.
In a new update on their Twitter page, the NCDC reports that there’s new cases in Lagos, Kano, Ogun, Bauchi, Kaduna, FCT, Sokoto, Katsina, Borno, Nasarawa, Adamawa and Oyo
In his apology, he said his past is not something he is proud of, saying he had hurt her in the past but she still stayed and loved him.
Lami went on to ask his followers to plead to his girlfriend on his behalf and help him ask for her forgiveness and take him back. Jackye who has since gone private on her Instagram is yet to respond.
However, a quick snoop on her page shows that she’d hinted on being not treated right recently… She took to her page to share a video saying,
“A woman will treat you how she likes to be treated and later treat you how you treat her”
It however is still unknown whether or not, she’ll be taking back her boyfriend but she’s yet to hint on the possibility. Watch her below,
#BBNaija Jackye had earlier taken to her page to hint that her boyfriend ain't treating her right before he can publicly to apologise pic.twitter.com/lBkNqP5MD3
Tanzanian president, John Magufuli on Sunday ordered the probe on the country’s Coronavirus testing kits after samples taken from a goat and pawpaw tested positive.
Speaking at an event in Chato in the northwest of Tanzania, the president said the COVID-19 testing kits which had been imported from abroad had “technical errors”.
Magufuli also said he had instructed Tanzanian security forces to check the quality of the kits, who then randomly obtained several non-human samples, including from a pawpaw, a goat, and a sheep, but had assigned them human names and ages.
According to him, these samples were then submitted to Tanzania’s laboratory to test for the Coronavirus, with the lab technicians left deliberately unaware of their origins.
President Magufuli later disclosed that samples from the pawpaw and the goat tested positive for Covid-19, adding it was likely that some people were being tested positive when in fact they were not infected by the Coronavirus. \
“We extracted a sample from a goat which turned positive. This tells you that something is not adding up,” he stated.
“Are we now supposed to quarantine goats and fruits?” President Magufuli questioned.
Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode is on a calling out spree of billionaire couple, Bill and Melinda Gates over their “plans and comments” about the Coronavirus pandemic.
Bill and Melinda Gates who have through their foundation, committed over $100m in fighting Coronavirus, have been subject of conspiracy theories in the last few weeks for using their fame and wealth to push for science-based approaches to end the pandemic.
The former minister who had before now described the Gates family as disciples of Satan and Illuminati agents, stated sarcastically that “the GATES of hell shall not prevail”.
He added that no matter the money, power, influence, demonic, satanic and occultic forces Bill Gates and his wife Melinda control, they will not prevail.
He tweeted;
The Bible says “the GATES of hell shall not prevail!”. Bill & Melinda, no matter how much money, power and influence you possess and no matter how many demonic, satanic & occultic forces you control, you shall NOT prevail. I say it again, the GATES of hell shall not prevail.
Ahead of the ease of the lockdown in Lagos, Abuja and Ogun states, three more Covid-19 related deaths have been recorded in the city of Lagos.
The state’s Commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi, shared this via his Twitter handle earlier this afternoon.
Giving an update of the latest development of Covid-19 cases in the state, the Commissioner wrote in part,
“3 more #COVID19 related deaths were recorded, bringing total of such deaths in Lagos to 28
What he shared on his page in full below,
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, (CDC) has added six new symptoms to its existing list of symptoms for Coronavirus infectious disease 2019.
Before this recent development, the known symptoms of Coronavirus are fever, cough, and shortness of breath are indications that someone might have the disease caused by the novel Coronavirus.
But the CDC has now added six new conditions that may come with the disease, which are chills, repeated shaking with chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat and new loss of taste or smell.
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed commercial banks to halt any plans of sacking their staff due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The decision was made following a special meeting of the bankers’ committee held on Saturday May 2, to review the implications of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Nigerian banking industry.
A statement signed and released by CBN spokesman, Isaac Okorafor, on Sunday May 3, said that going forward, the CBN governor, Godwin Emefiele, will have to be consulted before any bank staff is dismissed during this pandemic.
The statement read
“A special meeting of the Bankers’ Committee was convened on May 2, 2020, to further review the implications of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Nigerian banking industry.
The Committee particularly deliberated on the issue of the operating costs of banks in view of the disruptions emanating from the global economic difficulties and decided as follows:
1. In order to help minimize and mitigate the negative impact of the COVID19 pandemic on families and livelihoods, no bank in Nigeria shall retrench or lay-off any staff of any cadre (including full-time and part-time).
2. To give effect to the above measure, the express approval of the Central Bank of Nigeria shall be required in the event that it becomes absolutely necessary to lay-off any such staff.
The Central Bank of Nigeria solicits the support of all in our collective effort to weather through the economic challenges occasioned by the COVID-19 pandemic.” the statement read
The CBN however did not state whether or not bank staff that have already been sacked will be recalled.
Osun State Government has announced two new cases of coronavirus in the state, bringing its active cases to 10.
The state’s Commissioner for Health, Dr. Rafiu Isamotu, in a tweet on Sunday said the new cases are wife and son of a previously confirmed coronavirus patient.
Isamotu said, “#Covid19Osun Update as at 3rd May, 2020: Two new cases of #COVID-19 infection confirmed today (Sunday), wife and son of a previously confirmed case. Total confirmed cases in Osun now 36; active cases, 10; the number of deaths – 3.”
When contacted for further clarification, Isamotu told The PUNCH that the two new cases were from the samples sent for a test by the state.
The state, during the weekend, recorded its third fatality following the death of a patient in her late 60s at its isolation centre in Asubiaro, Osogbo.
A statement by Isamotu on Saturday said, “On a sad note, we lost a COVID-19 patient in her late 60s at our isolation centre in Osogbo. We pray God to grant her eternal rest and give her family the fortitude to bear the loss.”
We brought you reports about how Nigerian music director and producer, Clarence Peters was detained by the Lagos state police command over the death of dancer and video vixen, Kodak.
Bala Elkana, spokesperson of the state police command in a chat with LIB, confirmed that the director has indeed being detained and is being questioned as the police is investigating for murder.
He said since the incident happened in Clarence’s apartment, himself and some others who were present at the time of the unfortunate incident, have been invited.
“Yes it is true, he is in our custody answering some questions.
We are investigating the circumstances that led to her death so definitely there are questions investigators will need to find out and he is one of those that need to answer some of those questions; that is why he has been invited and some few others who were there.” Bala said,
When asked if they will be detained beyond today, he responded
“They are detained. It is full fledged investigation. It is a murder charge. We are probably looking at murder. We are not concluding at this stage. If she died of electrocution according to reports, it is left for us to find out. Was she actually electrocuted? What went wrong? Autopsy will also show” he said
Very Popular Music video director, and producer, Clarence Peters has reportedly being detained by the Lagos State Police command over the death of professional dancer, Love Divine popularly known as Picture Kodak.
This is coming after it was reported that the dancer died in the music director’s house on Wednesday, while charging her mobile phone.
Multiple reports suggested that the dancer was barefooted and sat near the door of the residence while operating the plugged phone when the incident happened.
According to reports, she suffered chest burns when the phone fell on her body and died before they got to the hospital.
However, it was gathered that Peters is now being detained and questioned at the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department (SCIID), Yaba.
Nigerian Singer, Seyi Shay has taken to micro-blogging website, Twitter to share a vital requirement one must meet before the person can be liable for dating.
According to the singer, having just ‘good looks’ don’t cut it for her anymore and thus the person must have something else.
She wrote on twitter ;
Dating someone based only on looks is soooo shallow. Consider other things like; Do they have a lot of money?
Popular socialite and celebrity Barman, Cubana ChiefPriest, has taken to his social media page to dish out some words of advice to anyone currently tolerating abusive partners.
The socialite urged anybody in that kind of situation to quickly leave that relationship because life is short and it should not be wasted on not being happy.
His post reads ;
In anything you do, never you manage Abuse, Disrespect and humiliaion.
It leads to total Uncomfort, depression and it leads to suicide.
Never you manage negativity, make sure you walk away, stay woke.
It’s a short life, don’t waste your time being unhappy. All you need to do is move away so as to give life and peace a chance.
Nollywood Actress, Onyii Alex has revealed that her colleague, Alex Ekubo is begging her to be in a relationship with him.
Onyii made the disclosure during an interview with the SUN.
When asked about her relationhip status, she said she’s currently single but Ekubo seemingly loves her and has been begging her to date him.
“I don’t have any plans to settle down soon. I don’t know. It will happen in God`s time. For now, I am so single. I don’t have a boyfriend. But (actor) Alex Ekubo is begging me to date him. I am still thinking about it (laughter). I am so single and I am thinking that maybe, Alex Ekubo is making some kind of money; he loves me,” she said.
Nigerian actor, comedian and social media influencer, Mr. Macaroni has taken to his social media page to share an emotional post as he celebrates his birthday today, May 3.
He appreciated God for bringing him this far and also thanked his fans for their support.
His post reads ;
”It’s my Birthday! ??
There are honestly no words to describe how I feel. I just want to say thank you my Creator!! Eleda mi, Modupe!
Thank you to every single one of you that support my craft and appreciate my works one way or the other! I can never thank you enough. Thank you.
God for us all ??”
Leader of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Francis, has called for international scientific cooperation so that every country of the world will benefit from a Coronavirus vaccine when it is made.
The Pope who was speaking from the papal library at the Vatican while delivering his Sunday service address today, said any successful vaccine developed should be made available around the world to benefit all of humanity.
Pope Francis also thanked all those around the world, providing essential services.
“In fact, it is important to unite scientific capabilities, in a transparent and impartial way to find vaccines and treatments,” he said.
”It is also important to guarantee universal access to essential technologies that allow each infected person, in every part of the world, to receive the necessary medical treatment.”
Recall that World leaders pledged in April to accelerate work on tests, drugs and vaccines against the disease and share their findings, but the United States did not take part in the launch of the World Health Organization (WHO) initiative after Trump announced he was halting funds to the WHO over what his administration feels was the agency’s pandering to China.
Coronavirus has infected nearly 3.5 million people and killed more than 240,000 people worldwide.
Popular Nollywood actress, Iretiola Doyle, turns 53 today, May 3 and in the spirit of the celebration, she shared some lovely photos from her childhood.
The award winning veteran, while sharing the photos on her social media page, appreciated God for her Life’s journey so far.
Her words ;
”He has done all things well. There is sooooo much to be grateful for. Oluwa seun!! Ope mi po #Chapter53 #WrappedInGrace”
Popular Lagos monarch, Oba Saheed Ademola Elegushi is celebrating his second wife, Hadiza, on the occasion of their first wedding anniversary.
The monarch took to his social media page to show his romantic side as he marked his first wedding anniversary to his second wife, Hadiza Kano, today, ,3rd May, 2020.
He shared a beautiful photo with her and wrote ;
”Happy 1st Anniversary to my beautiful wife. The past year has been very amazing because I’ve been married to an amazing and loving woman. Truly, time flies when you are having fun that must be why the last year has flown by so fast. We’ve been married for 365 days, and I’ve loved every second of it. Thank you for adding colour to my world. Happy Anniversary to us. Our best years still lies ahead.”
Former Big Brother Naija Housemate, and the Fist Runner up of the Pepper Dem Edition, Mike Edwards and his beautiful wife, Perri Shakes-Edwards are expecting their first child together.
Taking to their social media pages to share the good news with their followers, Perri wrote;
“PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT been keeping a secret and I’m pleased to announce WE’RE HAVING A BABY. This is such a beautiful blessing. Me and Mike are excited and can’t wait to meet our offspring.
“Also we’ve finally started a joint YouTube channel so you find out how we feel about expecting our first child.”
“All these jokes about how people will be coming out of quarantine well looks like I’m on the MUM to BE list ??”.
Mike Edwards wrote;
“Great news we can finally share our secret with you… WE’RE HAVING A BABY!!! Do you think it’s a girl or boy? Subscribe to our YouTube channel “Mike and Perri” to find out ???????”
Movies like Dangerous Sisters, Girls Cut, Blood sisters from the 1990’s are popular movies Genevieve Nnaji was featured in.. And if you got to watch these movies, you’d agree with us that the actress hasn’t aged a day. The 41-year-old delectable, is the true definition of black don’t crack.
Geneieve Nnaji was born on May 3, 1979, she began her career in the movie industry as a child star at age 8.
She became popular in 1998 at age 19 when she starred in the movie Most Wanted, and ever since then she became known for her talent.
She was born in Mbaise, Imo state, but she grew up in Lagos state. Her father worked as an engineer, her mother was a teacher and she is the fourth of eight children.
Genevieve Nnaji is celebrating her 41st birthday today, and we are sharing some of her beautiful pictures to celebrate her.
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There has been an ongoing battle of supremacy between fans of Nigerian popstar, Wizkid and fans of Popular Jamaican Singer, Vybes Kartel on twitter and now Burna Boy and his girlfriend, Steff London have picked opposing sides.
Burna Boy claimed Wizkid is a bigger and better music act but his girlfriend, Steff, who is Jamaican didn’t agree with that view as she claimed her compatriot, Vybz Kartel was better.
During the heat of the moment, Steff took to her twitter page to write ;
Nobody can test Kartel no time no day. He can only battle him self!
Nobody can test Kartel no time no day. He can only battle him self!
A video making rounds on social media captured the moment a lady assaulted a police officer.
According to reports, the police officer, dressed in mufti, was trying to enforce the coronavirus-induced curfew in the Eruwa area of Oyo State.
However, things took an ugly turn as a verbal altercation between the police officer and a lady ensued and then, out of nowhere, the lady landed hot slaps on the police officer.
See video below ;
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It is often said that God has placed extraordinary vessels in our midst, and it takes an extraordinary encounter to announce them. Well, the widely venerated Man of God, Prophet Jeremiah Fufeyin, is one of such vessels.
The Billionaire Prophet, 48 year old Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin, who is also Founder and Head Prophet of Christ Mercyland Deliverance Ministry, has been quite popular in the news and on social media, most recently, for a shocking time-based prophecy, about the COVID-19 pandemic, that has found fruition.
On the 21st of March, 2020, the Billionaire Prophet prophesied that the deadly Coronavirus COVID-19, would meet its end in a month and a week (about thirty seven days), across the world.
He predicted that the virus would gradually disappear across countries, just as it had spread gradually across countries, saying that it would leave “batch by batch”.
He also stressed that in the stated time, the viral disease would start to go down gradually, with nations recording victories and easing their preventive measures. Note that this prophecy came a full week before Nigerians were addressed by the Presidency, and over a week before lockdown measures were enacted in Nigeria.
See video below:
https://youtu.be/jcTTgB8aAn4
It is indeed a wonder to watch a prophecy unfold. A few days before the stipulated time, nations across the world started to record results, as the pandemic loses its virulent grip on humanity. A few examples of the confirmations of the prophecy were;
On April 21, 2020, Swiss authorities announced plans to ease their lockdown measures after recording positive success in managing the pandemic.
On April 21, 2020, a West African country, Mauritiana, was declared COVID-19 free, after recording 6 recoveries and one death.
April 21,2020, Italy, one of the worst hit countries, recorded its lowest number of deaths, since March 19, 2020, and a fall in active cases.
On April 22, 2020, activities resumed in Hamburg- Germany after a long term lockdown, as reported by Prophet Julius O. Egeonu, Head Prophet at World Movers International Church, who could not stop extolling the power of God through the Billionaire Prophet, Jeremiah Fufeyin. Return to school had also been announced, and trade is back in full swing.
There was jubilation on the streets of Dubai as authorities eased almost 2 months lockdown measures, after recording zero COVID- 19 cases in some areas.
Madagascar launched Africa’s first preventive treatment, and effective cure for the COVID-19 disease, “COVID ORGANICS”, and even made it compulsory for school children returning to schools.
On April 27, 2020, President Muhammadu Buhari announced the imminent easing of strict lockdown restrictions in most states in Nigeria.
Amongst many other testimonies across different continents.
Needless to say, the Man of God, Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin is a true prophet of God, speaking as His Father gives him authority.
Popular Nigerian Comedian, Bright Okpocha, is celebrating his daughter, Amy as she turns a year older today, 3rd of May.
Amy is Basketmouth’s first daughter, and sharing a few shots of his daughter on his Instagram, he wrote; “Happy Birthday to my beautiful daughter Amy. You’re talented, you’re smart. You are incredibly smart. And you know how to make me laugh. Have a wonderful birthday. Daddy loves you.”
Okpocha had Amy before he got married to his wife, Elsie. He and Elsie have a boy, Jason, and a girl, Janelle, together.
Popular Nigerian Singer, Johnny Drill, recently took to his twitter page to share his thoughts on relationships.
The ‘wait for me’ crooner said he sees no point in starting a relationship with someone who he does not see in his future. Drille called it time wasting but also said there are some exceptions to that, if and only if there was a prior mutual agreement.
His tweet reads ;
What’s the point in dating someone if you don’t see a future with them?
Call me old fashioned but I don’t think anyone deserves to have their time wasted, except it’s mutual sha
What’s the point in dating someone if you don’t see a future with them?
Call me old fashioned but I don’t think anyone deserves to have their time wasted, except it’s mutual sha
A Nigerian Man who took to his facebook page about a week ago to announce that his twin children were abducted by kidnappers at gunpoint has given an update on the situation and the good news is that THEY HAVE BEEN RELEASED.
The man, who is a prominent Islamic Cleric in the city of Ibadan, Oyo State, revealed that his twin children were found beside a bush in an unknown land. He however did not reveal whether or not, they paid a ransom to the kidnappers.
He took to facebook to share ;
ALHAMDULILLAH! AT 5.30AM OF SUNDAY 3RD MAY, MY ABDUCTED TWIN KIDS ARE RELEASED TO ME BESIDE A BUSH AFTER 8DAYS IN AN UNKNOWN LAND. THANKS TO U ALL FOR FOR YOUR PRAYERS AND SUPPORT, JAZAKUMULLAHU KHAIRAN. ABERE MI BO SINU OKUN, OLOUN YO PADA FUN MI.
Ghanaian musician and actor, Palago Mufasa has said most of the artistes in Ghana are not progressing because of the hate they have for themselves.
This is coming following a viral tweet from a Ghanaian who trolled Ghanaian musicians after Davido announced his next collaboration with American rapper, Nicki Minaj.
Palago in a series of tweets, reacted to the development and said Nigerians will always be ahead of Ghanaians if the artises don’t stop hating on each other and instead be happy for another man’s success.
See below ;
Nigerians has always been ahead of us! If it wasn’t for Aki and Popo there wouldn’t be no Agya Akoo in movies or nothing like comedy movie in Ghana!
In a viral video trending online, a woman has left many in shock after using a mini Bible as a face mask against the novel coronavirus.
As seen in the video, the woman walked into a store with a mini Bible opened and pierced on the side to make a face mask which she wore to protect herself from contracting the coronavirus.
With many people creating their own customized face masks with Ankara and other fabrics, this is surprisingly the most creative faith based version she could come up with.
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He took to facebook to share ;
