A video making the rounds on social media shows the moment a Nigerian father whose daughter was reportedly receiving poor treatment at a coronavirus isolation centre demanded his daughter be returned home as it was better she died in his house.
In the emotional video, the man can be seen complaining bitterly over the poor condition his daughter is allegedly being subjected to at an isolation center.
The man who introduced himself as Mr Olanutu, told reporters during an interview that his daughter who is diagnosed with the novel Coronavirus, has been left unattended to by the medical staff at one of the isolation centers.
His words ;
”Let the Minister come and see what is happening. If I am telling lies, my name is Mr Olanutu.
What the hell are they doing here? She hasn’t seen a doctor since morning, she hasn’t seen a nurse, she hasn’t been fed and you are telling me that I should not take her out. Let her go and die in my house, simple. I don’t care anymore. For the fact that you have Coronavirus does not mean you should be left around”
A Florida Pastor, Pastor Rodney Howard-Browne has reportedly been arrested by the police for holding fully-packed church services despite a stay-at-home order that was given in the state.
Before his arrest, the evangelical pastor had insisted that he wouldn’t close the doors of his Tampa Bay megachurch until the End Times begin.
He also encouraged those in attendance at his River at Tampa Bay Church to shake hands, to show they were not afraid of contracting the coronavirus.
A video from the church service on Sunday March 29, showed dozens of people packed inside the church and standing shoulder-to-shoulder.
Pastor Rodney Howard-Browne was arrested on Monday March 30 on misdemeanor charges of unlawful assembly and violation of public health rules after defying social distancing orders at The River at Tampa Bay church.
Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister said at a press conference,
“I made a decision to seek an arrest warrant for the pastor of a local church who intentionally and repeatedly chose to disregard the orders set in place by our president, the governor, the CDC and the Hillsborough County Emergency Policy Group. His reckless disregard for human life put hundreds of people in his congregation at risk and thousands of residents who may interact with them this week in danger.”
The church has claimed on its website that the restrictions are a violation of the First Amendment, and in a March 18 post on Facebook, the church said it was providing an “essential service” that made it exempt from the social distancing orders.
Authorities said the sheriff’s office spoke to attorneys for the church to explain they were in violation of government orders, and officers attempted to meet in person with the pastor but he refused.
Howard-Brown turned himself in to a neighboring sheriff’s office and was booked and released within 40 minutes. Florida has more than 5,200 confirmed coronavirus cases and at least 63 deaths, according to the state’s health department.
Nigerians on social media who reacted to the news of Governor Seyi Makinde testing positive for Coronavirus, have asked that Davido who was spotted with him days ago to rerun the test he turned out negative for.
It should be recalled that before Governor Makinde announced his test result, Davido disclosed that he and his son tested negative for the coronavirus but his fiance, Chioma however tested positive for the virus.
With Davido’s close contact with the Oyo State Governor 5 days ago, Nigerians are now calling on the music star to undergo the test again.
Beautiful Nollywood actress, Bukky Wright, has cause to celebrate as she turned a year older, today, March 31, 2020.
Wright who turned 53, took to her Instagram page to celebrate her new age with a stunning photo, accompanied by a beautiful caption thanking God for her life.
The Yoruba actress who looks way younger than her age, captioned her beautiful photo: “Wish myself the today and for evermore. Happy birthday Ajokepretty. I give all glory to almighty God.”
Who started it? Who contained it? Who is now profiting from it??? When I said the world should fine China I was called insensitive, nations should wake up and fix their economy, build factories, empower your people so we all don’t depend on their economy. Happy quarantine
HipHop mogul, Drake’s baby mama, Sophie Brussaux has shared more photos of herself with Drake and their son, Adonis, after the Canadian rapper shared first pictures of the child to introduce him to the World.
Sharing the new photos, Sophie wrote,
‘Thanking God everyday for blessing me with such a beautiful family and amazing friends. I wish that much on everyone, keep safe and positive, sending a lot of positive vibes to the world. PS : all this time you thought @champagnepapi was dark-haired…but Adonis’s parents are really blonde.’
Drake and Sophie, who is a former French porn star welcomed their child on Drake’s birthday in October 2017, but kept it a secret until rapper, Pusha-T revealed it in an explosive diss track in May 2018 that Drake had a secret son with the former pornstar.
In June of 2018, Drake confirmed Adonis is his child on his Scorpion tracks “Emotionless” and “March 14.” He rapped:
“I wasn’t hidin’ my kid from the world / I was hidin’ the world from my kid….Breakin’ news in my life, I don’t run to the blogs / The only ones I wanna tell are the ones I can call.”
“I had to come to terms with the fact that it’s not a maybe / That sh*t is in stone, sealed and signed / She not my lover like Billie Jean but the kid is mine….Sh*t, we only met two times, two times.”
The Nigerian Federal Goverment claims it has begun the immediate cash transfer to poorest households in the country in a way to support them as the country try to fight coronavirus.
The Minister of humanitarian affairs, disaster management and social development, Sadiya Farouq, made this known via a press conference in Abuja. She said her ministry has commenced advance payment of conditional cash transfer to the poorest households in the country.
The minister said ;
“In Mr. President’s speech, paragraph 54, he directed that the conditional cash transfer should be given in advance of two months. This we have also done. We have directed immediate cash transfer to the poorest and most vulnerable households in the country.
“Because of this COVID-19, the vulnerable groups have to expanded, because we are aware that there are people who live on daily wage, so we are also going to look at those groups of people to see how we can get this food relief intervention to them in this period.” she said
Lagos and Abuja are currently on lockdown as part of measures to contain the spread of Coronavirus. As of this morning, Nigeria has 131 confirmed cases of Coronavirus.
Officers of the Ogun state command Ogun state have arrested a masquerader for allegedly going against the federal and state governments’ order on social distancing and public gatherings in order to curb the spread of the deadly coronavirus disease.
The masquerade was apprehended after it allegedly threatened to deal with the policemen if they insist on dispersing his followers.
The State Police Public Relations Officer, Abimbola Oyeyemi, who briefed the press about the arrest, said ;
“Upon the report, policemen from the Ibara Division moved to the area and warned the people to disperse, but the masquerader confronted the policemen and threatened to deal with them if they insisted on dispersing his followers.
“The masquerader was subsequently arrested and taken to the station, where he was warned to be law-abiding before he was released to a reliable surety.”
Nigerian singing sensation, Paul Okoye, was left in total shock after an ungrateful follower of his showed their level of ingratitude following a gesture made to them.
In the wake of the Covid-19 crisis in the country, a handful of people have taken advantage of the situation as they storm the social media pages of celebrities to seek for financial aid to help them through these times.
Celebrities like Toyin Aimakhu, Don Jazzy and others have partook in sharing love and care to people who may not be able to fend for themselves in these times.
Now, singer, Paul Okoye joined the league of these celebrities but after he blessed one of his followers, the anti-gratitude he got in return is what has him in utter shock.
According to Rudeboy, upon receival of the money, instead of the receiver to show appreciation for the gesture, they instead questioned the amount and the substantial things it could possibly be used for.
Shocked the entitlement and ingratitude, Paul took to his page to slam the follower and stated that when he asked to return the money back, he was blocked.
In a new video that’s been uploaded on the internet, the 16th ruler of Iwo Kingdom in Osun state, Oba Abdulrasheed Adewale Akanbi Ilufemiloye Telu 1 is seen praying to God with some rather surprising prayer points.
Oba Abdulrasheed Adewale who hails from Molasan Compound, Gbaase Ruling House, Iwo, Osun State is videoed praying in his native dialect for God to rain on him the disease that’s currently plaguing the world.
The King asks that wherever the disease might be in any part of the world, that God should take it from thence and place it on him as he’s ready to lay his life down.
According to the traditional ruler, God asked him to do it and so he’s only professing what has already been ordained by God for him.
The video has caused a lot of stir online with users wondering why he feels he needs to carry the weight of the world on his shoulders.
Wishing her fans a good day with a really beautiful photo on her page, Mercy Johnson has her fans and colleagues gushing over her photo that has garnered close to 200k likes.
Proud mother of three and delectable Nollywood actress, Mercy Johnson took to her page to serve her fans a rather cute photo of herself showing her carrying a heavy baby bump and everyone couldn’t get enough of the photo.
Some of her colleagues too, were in love with the photo as they took to the comment section to shower her with love comments and emojis.
Celebrities like Nancy Isime, Uche Jombo and others were love struck with the photo and professed their love for it in the comment section.
Mercy shared the photo on her page, writing,
Its a lot of Stress plus the discomfort is inexplicable but time heals it all.
Hoping everyone is safe and adhering to the rules to stop the spread as cases are increasing in numbers.
Wash your hands,avoid large gathering, practice the social distancing rule plus sanitize and have a nose mask on. This too will pass.
In some parts of the world, there’s been news that toilet paper has become a scarce commodity as people rush to het them cause they see it as one of the health-coping mechanisms for Covid-19.
Well, the hike in the demand for toilet paper has people stocking up a lot of the product in their houses and as such, having excess of it… this situation is peculiar to a lot of people who panic bought the tissue paper and so what to do with the excess is what coulda potentially sprung up the #toiletpaperchallenge.
In a series of videos online, celebrities and netizens are seen making videos of themselves juggling toilet paper as they would juggle a soccer ball… the least raises to do is 10 concurrent ones and the challenge is quite viral on the internet.
Nigerian DJ and singer, DJ Cuppy has now, also taken part in the challenge and we’re quite impressed with her juggling skills with a toilet paper.
She shared the video on her IG page calling herself a ‘baller’ and fans and followers are having a field day watching her ‘ball’.
iROKOtv boss, Jason Njoku has narrated how his 73-year-old mother survived after suffering from coronavirus.
Sharing photos of his mother in a hospital in the UK, he wrote:
“My mum has been an @NHSuk healthcare worker for 25 years. 14-16th March she was ill at home with ALL the symptoms of Covid19. Mrs Njoku & I screamed at her to go to the hospital.
“17th March my mum went to A&E & was hospitalised. 20-21st March were on verge lungs collapsed as she battled with Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). They prepared her for ICU & intubation (Mortality rate is 40%) We cried & we prayed through the entire weekend. 6 people on her ward died. Aged 20s, 40s, 50s and 60s. She is 73 with diabetes. @NHSuk saved her life. ????
“Even with on 15L of pure Oxygen (The highest option available) she still struggled to breath & was about to be put on a ventilator. That means the machines would take over her breathing. By God’s grace on the night of Sunday 21st she started to improve. Yesterday she came home.
“My mum has never been in the hospital more than 3 days her entire 73 years. I retired her a decade ago she still works 2-3 days a week just to keep active. The overwhelming of health systems causes the spike in deaths. Its math. My mother was part of that math. She survived.”
Moments ago, Oyo state governor, Seyi Makinde announced via his social media page that he’s tested positive for the Corona virus after running a test, although he’s asympomatic.
His latest news has had residents of his state and well meaning Nigerians worried and hopeful for a speedy recovery for the governor.
But another thing that has people concerned about his news is in the regard of the people he’s come in contact with and who could have potentially been infected through him.
Pondering about this has some netizens recalling that he was in a photo with singing sensation, Davido about a week and few days ago.
This version of events has had tongues wagging as just three days ago, the singer announced that his fiance is also positive with the virus but his own results came out negative.
His announcement had some people in doubts over the verity of his own result. People wondered whether or not he was being sincere with the news of his fiance or he was just pulling a stunt.
Others were even more bothered as to whether or not his own results truly came out negative cause not too long ago, he was seen pictured in close range with his fiance at an event and there was no form of social distancing whatsoever so there’s the threat of him contracting the virus.
Now, people have another reason to wonder about the singer’s fate after Oyo state governor, Seyi Makinde revealed that he’s tested positive for the virus and about a week ago, they were both photoed —in close range— together.
The photos has caused another debate on social media over Davido’s Covid-19 result as it’s clear that he’s been in contact with two persons. However, one cannot wish for the worst for the singer but the circumstances surrounding him over the virus is what has people in thoughts.
The Ooni of Ife, Enitan Ogunwusi, has claimed certain herbs, leaves, and vegetables can treat the novel coronavirus.
On Monday, March 30, the monarch shared a tweet where he recalled that a divine proclamation came out to the world last year, June 6th, 2019, during the World Ifa Festival – Otura Meji.
He then went on to reveal that the treatment for the virus can be found in Africa and he listed the herbs that he claims cures the virus.
Read his tweets below ;
“A divine proclamation came out to the world last year June 6th 2019, during the World Ifa Festival – Otura Meji. We foretold about the impending rage of this invisible pandemic war, but few heard us. Please note that Efod/ Urim and Thurim are in the holy Books.
“They are the same as our ancient readings that have not failed us till date. On this throne, I work very closely with all the nations of the world most especially the nation of Cuba.
“Centuries go by, the nation of Cuba hold dearly the tenets of our ancestors and rely on the blessings of the mystery of nature, and as a result they have the best medical care in the world. They are the ONLY country that have come out boldly to help the world.
“The Almighty is above religion and he is moving now, the world will now respect nature WHOLLY. Remember nature does not need you, we all need nature to survive. Truly, the world will NEVER remain the same again!
“To solve this ailment is through natural elements put together above all from nature. It has been tested!!! I have used it and also used it for some of the chronic Corona patients with testimonials.
“PLEASE DO NOT TAKE THIS FOR GRANTED (The world did with the warning Last Year June). I also challenge researchers both in Nigeria and the world to make these natural herbs into clinical medicine and extract the vaccines from it.
“I am ready to work with them and provide huge access to the herbs. It is real and it works. I have a lot gathered together for the use of mankind.
“I’m also currently working with Yem Kem International (Alternative Medicine Expert) pharmaceutical company for the packaging and distribution of these globally. It is about time to save the world now. Tomorrow may be too late. Let’s all keep safe.”
The Executive Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde has tested positive for Coronavirus.
The Governor confirmed the news himself via his social media page as he revealed he is asymptomatic and will continue to self-isolate.
Sharing the news on twitter, he wrote ;
I just received my COVID-19 confirmation test result. It is POSITIVE. I am asymptomatic and will continue to self-isolate.
I have designated Prof Temitope Alonge, former Chief Medical Director of the University College, Ibadan, as the Head of COVID-19 Task Force while I recover fully. Please continue to comply with all the directives from the COVID-19 Task Force. Stay home, stay safe.
I just received my COVID-19 confirmation test result. It is POSITIVE. I am asymptomatic and will continue to self-isolate. pic.twitter.com/SX6UAYBb0S
The Izala sect leader, Sheikh Yahaya Jingir has claimed that the video that’s been making rounds on social media where he was heard telling his followers that no one can stop them from worship, was recorded before the Plateau State Government gave orders of restriction of movement and a maximum of 50 persons in worship centers.
Malam Sani Yahaya Jingir had a while back, described coronavirus as a western propaganda and in the video he is heard saying that the Nigerian government cannot stop him and his followers from congregating in mosques.
The act by Sheikh Jingir received a lot of backlash and condemnation across the country as the act is seen as capable of spreading the Virus in Jos and inciting public disorder and disrupting the fragile peace on the Plateau.
It was reported that Sheikh Yahaya Jingir was summoned by the Plateau state Government and he “showed remorse” and promised to issue out a statement to his followers to obey Government directives.
Below is the statement issued by the sect on March 29th,
The National Executive Council of JIBWIS under the leadership of Ash-Sheikh Muhammad Sani Yahaya Jingir declares its absolute compliance with health, safety and social measures taken by the Federal, and State Governments against the spread of COVID-19 in Nigeria. In demonstration of this timely declaration, the organisation has already implemented safety measures, such as provision of hand sanitizers in offices and places of worship, distancing policy and closed all its Nursery, Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Schools with over 7-million pupils/students nationwide.
The Organisation has also terminated its National Seminar for Qur’anic Recitation Judges, Imams and other juristic participants. The organisation considered it imperative to restate its commitment in supporting government’s initiative against the escalation of COVID-19 and any measure that seeks to promote public safety and welfare of Nigerians at this critical period in our history.
The organisation assures Public authorities at all level of governance of its concluded arrangements to support the ongoing sensitisation on social distancing, self isolation, management of public gathering and other hygienic measures which Islam already recognized that will guard against the epidermic or its escalation.
In the light of the above, the organisation conveys its sincere commendation to the Government of Plateau State in particular for taking appropriate measures in furtherance of public safety, Security and welfare of the people. The Federal Government is also commended in similar guise for successful implementation of diversified measures against the prevalence of COVID-19 in the Country.
The Organisation sympathizes with unfortunate victims of this tragedy and Pray to Allah (SWT) to help governments at all levels and the entire Nigerians against this global tragedy.
In conclusion, the Organisation appeals to Nigerian Governments at all levels and well to do Nigerians to support the under privileged Nigerians faced with confinement or closure of places of business to alleviate difficulties of hunger that may be equated in danger and consequence with the epidemic. The Government is kindly advised to ensure effective implementation of distribution of relief measures to deserving beneficiaries.
Nigerian Big Boy and Instagram sensation, Ray Hushpuppi has taken to his Instagram page to call out Nigerian Billionaires who he accused of donating ‘audio billions’ in the fight against corruption.
Hushpuppi
Recall some Nigerian Billionaires Like Femi Otedola, Jim Ovia, Tony Elumelu amongst others showed their benevolence and patriotism by donating/pledging large sums of money to help the country fight the global pandemic {coronavirus}.
However, Hushpuppi is skeptical about the donations and he’s asking for some transparency as regards the custodian of these donations.
He shared an image with an inscription that reads ;
Can somebody check on these billionaires that donated audio billions for clout? The orphanages and hospitals in Nigeria still lack tremendously. Who y’all gave those billions ? We trying to know.
He added ;
I am directly in contact with some major orphanages and hospitals. They are lacking majorly in this crazy time so that makes me wonder where did all those privately donated funds go to
We wish we understood what Madame Rita Daniels was singing in her song in this new video of hers that’s emerged on the internet but after mentioning ‘Corona virus’ a few times, we don’t think it’s rocket science to know that she’s lamenting over the dreaded disease.
Mother of Nigerian actress, Regina Daniels, Rita Daniels has become a trending topic on social media after a video of her singing with tears and a running nose was shared online.
With the occasional “Corona virus” mentioned in her melancholic song and taking a cue from her caption, Rita apparently is desolate and aggrieved with how the novel Corona Virus has been traumatizing the world over the past few months.
With tears running down her eyes and a running nose to show heartfelt emotions, Rita has Nigerians having mixed feelings over her video showing concern for the global pandemic.
Many feels she’s only chasing clout and being the actress that she is, channeling such emotions might not be hard for her as it’s her usual wont while others feel that she’s indeed worried with the current situation of the world.
She shared the video with the caption,
MEANINGFUL MORNING
None!
Exodus 15:11 KJV
“Who is like unto thee, O Lord, among the gods? who is like thee, glorious in holiness, fearful in praises, doing wonders?” If only men will place GOD where HE truly belongs.. ??
None LORD; there’s none like YOU.
We humbly and wholly concede that our failure to acknowledge YOU for WHO YOU ARE has brought upon us that which we have found ourselves;
But now we realize our folly.
Please, forgive us,
Have mercy upon us
Protect us from every evil,
Shower YOUR Goodness and love upon us again.
Glorify YOUR name and
Wrought YOUR wonders in our world heal our nations;
And we shall return praises to YOU,
In JESUS NAME AMEN ??
Well, we can’t say for sure how Rita is feeling, but we know her daughter, Regina is feeling cute and hoping that her followers are ‘staying at home’. A quick check on her IG page shows her sharing a video of a cute guy on her story and not more than 48 hours ago, her serving her fans photos of herself as she advocates for the “stay at home” movement.
Regardless, Madame Rita, please stay safe and cry less… we’re sure not many Nigerians want to see such a face at a time like this that everyone is being hopeful and optimistic.
A Nigerian lady has taken to Twitter to give her inspirational testimony of how she recovered from the novel Corona virus in Nigeria.
The story of Oluwaseun Ayodeji Osowobi although started rather rough, has now ended in pure joy as she’s recovered from Corona Virus Disease 2019 that claimed thousands of lives all over the world.
Oluwaseun started her story by sharing that she returned to the country from the United Kingdom after the commonwealth event and thereafter fell ill, she shared how she self-isolated but days after, after running a test, discovered she was positive for Covid-19.
Seun, who’s the pioneer for the #StandToEndRape movement, shared how the next stages of her life after discovering she’s a Covid-19 patient were rough but in the long run, she pulled through and came out a victor.
She shares her story to inspire Nigerians to practice safe health and social distancing and also note that the Corona virus is not a death sentence.
Though her post is quite lengthy, it worth the read… She shares her story as thus,
Life finds ways of throwing LEMON at me. I’ve struggled w/ coming forward, but I want to inspire hope.
I returned to Nigeria from the UK post-Commonwealth event (I totally enjoyed) & fell ill. As a responsible person, I self-isolated.
Days after, I TESTED POSITIVE FOR COVID-19.
Before returning, I had planned several interviews, I was scheduled to start a fantastic consultancy job & was also expecting to sign a contract worth millions.
I lost them all!!!
I had to self-isolate and also inform people I came in close contact with to get tested. #COVID19
My friend & I kept calling
@NCDCgov
to get tested? What if we didn’t persist?
No info on my test result. At 12am, an ambulance was at my house. I woke from sleep & was crying. I got to isolation center, but no one was there to receive me. I waited in the ambulance for TWO HOURS.
The nurses eventually came out & treated me like a plague. I sat in the ambulance feeling rejected.
No questions about how I felt. So many questions about my travel history. Same information I had provided to NCDC & Lagos State Government during profiling.
Lack of data sharing!
After two hours, I was taken to my space.
I felt lonely, bored & disconnected from the outside world.
Few days after, another patient came in. We bonded. Days later, patients trooped in.
“Are people observing self-isolation & social distancing?” I was so scared for Nigeria.??
The next days were tough. No appetite. The nausea, vomit & stooling was unbearable. I’m a blood type A & #COVID19 dealt w/ me.
I’ll share daily symptoms & recovery process in a video tomorrow.✌?
I thought I was going to die & contemplated a succession plan for
@StandtoEndRape.
I was on drugs daily. Sometimes, I‘d take 8 tablets in the morning, 13 tablets in the afternoon, 10 at night. My system threw everything out!
Water, food, soap & all disgusted me. But I’d look at the wall & force myself to stay hydrated — drank ORS. I FOUGHT TO LIVE! I FOUGHT!!
Days after, the Doctors shared a goodnews that I tested negative. I shared this news w/ family & friends! My blood sample was taken & I also tried to donate my plasmapheresis to help others. I hoped to be discharged.
I waited to be discharged, but for two days, nothing happened.
I was unsure of what was going on. Why haven’t I been discharged? Should I be in the same ward? Could I get reinfected? I was worried but remained calm.
On the 3rd day, Doctors said, “well, we worked w/ the info we had of you testing negative, but one result came back positive.”
“…You’ll stay a few more days. You know we take nose, mouth & sputum samples.”
“Am I still positive Flushed face?” I asked.
“No, you’re negative,” the Doctor replied.
The Doctor apologised for the delay. I was anxious to go home but remained calm.
I wanted to be free from this pain.
I continued the medication and asked to be in a separate ward. Sadly, I remained in the same ward as all others rooms were full.
My ward had people who were positive. What if I get re-infected?
For them, I was a beacon of hope & they needed me gone to register the progress.
My family & friends were becoming anxious.
People in my ward who earlier celebrated the news of my result suddenly lost hope.
“Why are you still here?”
“You shouldn’t be here with us. You should be separated from us now…”
People in my ward muttered.
I tried to calm them.
Today, I am PROUD to inform you that I MURDERED COVID-19 & have tested NEGATIVE TWICE! I HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED!??♂️
I bless God for His mercies.??
The nurses at IDH Yaba were fab. They deserve accolades for their hard work.
Thank you Governor @jidesanwoolu for coming to see me.??
Thanks to @ProfAkinAbayomi, the health team at IDH + Lagos State. The food was good!Smiling face with heart-shaped eyes
Thanks to @dondekojo for helping me get help. Thanks to my chat buddy, @akintonmide.
Thank you @KelechiAFC & @lailajohnsonsal for the mental & material support.
They protected my identity!Smiling face with heart-shaped eyes
Thanks to everyone who called, sent messages and tried to contact me. I am grateful and well. ??
This experience reminded me of the value of friendship. Some people I refer to as friends speculated about this, but never reached out to check. Thank you still. Back to the grind!Smiling face with open mouth and tightly-closed eyes
Huge thanks to my family, @Triciabiz & Sola Odetola who were my backbone. Smiling face with 3 hearts
Some stigmatised me based on a PUNCH article with subtle messages like “why did she come back to Nigeria?”Face with tears of joy
Nigeria is my home. ??♀️
Coronavirus is NOT a death sentence. People can survive and I HAVE!
We should encourage people to get tested & stop the stigma.
Practise social distancing and stop the spread.
@NCDCgov
& State Governments need to improve their testing capacity. Test mild/asymptomatic cases too.
Sending strength to everyone who is fighting to beat #COVID19. ??
To every young person out there, please give your lungs a chance to beat this. Can I encourage you to stop smoking & live a healthy life at this time? A healthy lungs is KEY!
This another phase of my life & I HAVE won! I celebrate my resilience and strength.
The Nigerian Federal Government has announced the second death from coronavirus (COVID-19) in the country.
The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, made this known on Monday during the Presidential Task Force Briefing on COVID-19 in Abuja, the nation’s capital.
His words ;
“Till date, three persons have been discharged after successful treatment. But sadly, another fatality was recorded over the weekend in the person of a patient who had severe underlying illnesses.
“We have intensified contact tracing and our strategy remains to promptly detect cases, isolate them, and follow up with their contacts and also isolate and treat, in order to reduce the spread of the infection.”
“As of today, the 30th of March, 2020, we have recorded 111 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Nigeria of which 68 are in Lagos, 21 in the FCT, seven in Oyo, three in Ogun, two in Bauchi, two in Edo, two in Osun, two in Enugu, and one each in Benue, Ekiti, Kaduna and Rivers States.”
The Mike Adenuga Foundation (MAF), established by business mogul, Dr. Mike Adenuga Jr., has donated the sum of N1.5 billion to support Nigeria’s fight against the global Coronavirus pandemic, otherwise known as COVID-19.
Giving the breakdown of the N1.5 billion donation, the Foundation said that “N1billion will go to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) which is coordinating efforts to raise funds from corporate bodies to support the initiatives aimed at combating the COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria, while the Lagos State Government which has recorded the majority of the cases will get N500 million”.
The cheque was presented by Globacom’s Executive Vice Chairman, Mrs Bella Disu to the Lagos State Governor on Monday.
“We are fully aware that our nation is indeed passing through very challenging times, with unprecedented impact on how we live, survive, stay in touch with each other and conduct our businesses. We feel the pulse of our people, appreciate the pains of those who are sick or have lost loved ones and the anxiety of all of us compelled to live under the shadow of this dreaded pandemic”, the Foundation said.
MAF noted that the core values that connect people firmly with one another – love for family, community and enterprise – were the most threatened by the COVID-19 pandemic, and stressed that Dr Adenuga and his Foundation remained committed to the protection and promotion of those values, and appealed to Nigerians not to allow the pandemic to affect those values adversely.
In addition to this contribution, MAF shall actively continue its on-going efforts to assist various bodies and institutions in the country with the supply of such essential items as Sanitizers, Masks, Test Kits, Personal Prospective Equipment (PPEs), Respirators and other necessary requirements to combat the pandemic.
Anulike Ubasinachi Ekweozor and her husband Ubasinachi Ekweozor ae currently cooling off in Ikotun Police station, after the former attacked one of their tenant, Oyize Peter over unpaid water and electricity bills, at their home located at No, 78, Amudalatu Agodo, Ikotun, Lagos.
According to reports, the tenant was owing electricity bills, and the electricity distribution company disconnected her house.
Landlord and wife.
According to a source: “Oyize was owing electricity bills and her house was disconnected. This infuriated her landlord because the tenant’s house was also connected to the pumping machine that serves the entire compound.
So the landlord called an electrician to connect the machine’s wire to his own apartment and also called a plumber to disconnect Oyize’s pipe so she wouldn’t have water, but she didn’t allow that and it led to an exchange of words.
Calm was later restored and the tenant returned to her apartment. However, Oyize was in the kitchen when the landlady allegedly took her unawares and used an axe to mar her face.”
The victim has since been rushed to a hospital while the culprits have been whisked to Ikotun Police Station where they are currently cooling off.
Nigeria has recorded yet another death from the cornavirus, Osagie Ehanire, minister of health, disclosed this during the presidential task force briefing on COVID-19 in Abuja on Monday.
He said, “Sadly, another fatality was recorded over the weekend in the person of a patient who had severe underlying illnesses.
We have intensified contact tracing and our strategy remains to promptly detect cases, isolate them, and follow up with their contacts and also isolate and treat, in order to reduce the spread of the infection.
As of today, the 30th of March, 2020, we have recorded 111 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Nigeria of which 68 are in Lagos, 21 in the FCT, seven in Oyo, three in Ogun, two in Bauchi, two in Edo, two in Osun, two in Enugu, and one each in Benue, Ekiti, Kaduna and Rivers States,” Ehanire added.
He stressed that Nigeria has 111 confirmed cases of COVID-19, saying a majority of them were persons who came in from overseas.
HipHop mogul and Canadian superstar, Drake has finally showed fans and followers what his 2-year-old son, Adonis looks like. He welcomed the toddler with retired adult movie star, Sophie in October 2017.
The rapper who kept his son’s identity a secret before now, shared a thread of photos showing off his curly-haired son who he cuddled in some of the photos taken at his custom-built Toronto mansion.
The rapper revealed that they were isolating separately due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. He opened up on missing his son who he can’t wait to get back to.
Drake wrote,
What is most important for you right now is to connect to your own inner light. This will create the biggest opening of all. Trust that you have all of the power within to make this happen, and in order to do that connect to the people and things that bring you a lot of joy. When the mind starts to move into overthinking or fear, shift your attention right away to something bright.
It doesn’t matter what has happened in the past or what is happening around us now, you can always make the choice to break free of the wheel of suffering and panic and open up to your own light. We are powerful manifestors , so once you make the choice in the moment to shift your awareness to something good, it will show you in your reality. Be conscious, especially right now of fears coming in from others, and recognize that not everything should be held by you.
Laughter is your best medicine, but tears can also be a powerful release. Let go of any judgment you may have around that. Remember that you are never alone, and if you need to be reminded of that ask for support and it will show up. Everything comes down to intention, and even though there are conflicting energies circling around us you must KNOW…It will rebuild. But in order for that to happen, you have to do exactly that. Trust. You have the biggest heart and that is your greatest gift.
It’s impossible to always control your surroundings, but when you shift the focus to how you want to feel, everything will conspire to assist you. I love and miss my beautiful family and friends and I can’t wait for the joyful day when we are all able to reunite. Until then please keep your lights on.
Nigerian music sensation, D’banj‘s spouse’s birthday is today and the singer took to his Instagram page to shower her with a heartfelt birthday message.
The “Koko master”, in his message to his lovely wife, Lineo Didi Kilgrow shared that he has been through a lot with her in a short time and that they’ve always ended up at the better and brighter side of life.
The proud father went on to say that being with Didi gives him “visible hope” which is all he stands for.
His message reads,
Words can’t express my Appreciation to God for the day we met and what you mean to me. We’ve been thru so much in such a little time but by His Grace still Always end up at the Better , Brighter side of life and in such a time like this when the world needs Not just HOPE but ViSIBLE HOPE and a light at the End of the tunnel .
Being with you totally does that for me and make what I stand for a Reality “Visible Hope “. I celebrate you today and Say Happy Bday darling @lineo_dd from your boys . We Love you
He also shared these lovely photos of his wife below,
Five of the Coronavirus pandemic patients who had been receiving treatment at the Infectious Disease Hospital, Lagos, have been discharged.
The patients were discharged on Monday after repeated tests carried out on them showed negative, a proof they have overcome the killer disease.
The discharged patients include three Nigerians and two foreign nationals.
Lagos is the epicentre of the Coronavirus in Nigeria, having 68 of the total 111 cases so recorded in the country.
Before now, three patients including the Italian index case and two Nigerians had been treated and discharged from the Lagos facility, bringing the total number of recoveries in Nigeria to eight.
Phebean Ogundipe, author of famous English textbooks, Practical English and Brighter Grammar, has died. She was 92. She died 27 March in Charlotte, North Carolina in the United States.
Her passion for English education led to her authorship of well-known English textbooks, Brighter Grammar, for elementary school and Practical English, for junior and senior secondary schools. Born 6 May 1927 to the Itayemi family, in Esa-Oke, Osun, attend Queen’s College, Yaba on a full scholarship for secondary schooling.
She secured an MA in English from University of St Andrews, Scotland.
Upon completion of her studies, she began her working career in the Federal Ministry of Education and served in different schools as an English teacher.
One of the schools was Queen’s College, Ede, where she met her husband, Adebayo Ogundipe. She also served as Deputy Chief Federal Adviser on Education and National Secretary for UNESCO.
She was the acting director in the Federal Ministry of Education at the time of her retirement. Upon retirement from public service, she co-founded a remedial educational institution, Top Tutors.
In 1979 she received the National Honour of Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON). She is survived by four sons and 10 grandchildren.
As every family in Nigeria stay together to observe the ‘stay at home’ directive issued by the government so as to curb the spread of Corona virus in the country, people have been engaging in one activity or the other to keep themselves occupied.
As seen on Twitter, Google has given people the chance to view some certain animals in their living space in 3D and Nigerian parents are having a field day with the feature.
Some Nigerians have taken to Twitter to share images of wild animals in their homes and the reaction of their kids/parents to it.
To use the Google 3D animals feature, you have to make sure you have your phone or tablet. For Android users, Google requires an operating system of Android 7.0 or later. For iPhone users, you need to be running iOS 11.0 or later.
Whether you are an Android or iPhone user, all you need to do is open the Google app on your device, search for an animal in the search bar and just underneath the search results and the Wikipedia description of the animal, you’ll be able to see a box that says, “Meet a life-sized lion up close”. Click the “view in 3D” button that will be clearly displayed, then click “view in your space” to see the animal in your own surroundings.
Google will then ask to access to your camera for it to be able to insert the animal into your space.
Animals that you can view in 3D in your living space are Lion, Tiger, Cheetah, Shark, Hedgehog, Duck, Emperor penguin, Wolf, Angler, fish, Goat, Rottweiler, Snakes, Eagle, Brown, bear, Alligator, Horse, Shetland pony, Macaw, Pug, Turtle, Cat, Octopus, Dog.
