A Kenyan lady identified as Doreen Moraa was celebrating 20 years of living with HIV and decided to share her story with social media users.
Doreen shared a touching message while also sharing pictures of her as a lass who, according to doctors, was meant to die at the age of 12.
Doreen said doctors gave her four years to live when she was as young as eight, but went on to surpass that and mark 20 years living with the virus.
Sharing her photos, she wrote ;
“2020 marks exactly 20 years since I was diagnosed with HIV. I was 8 years old when my parents were told I was HIV positive. Pensive face doctors gave me up to my 12th birthday. This August I’m looking forward to my 28th birthday. God is not done with me yet.”
Son of Nigeria’s former vice-president, Mohammed Abubakar, has recovered from COVID-19 after spending 40 days in the hospital.
In March, his father had announced that one of his sons tested positive for the disease after he returned from Switzerland.
In a statement on Monday, Mohammed said his experience as a COVID-19 patient humbled him as he never thought he would be one of those infected.
“I, Mohammed Atiku Abubakar, wish to inform Nigerians that I have finally been cleared and discharged after 40 days of coronavirus (Covid19) treatment,” he said.
“My discharge could not have come at a better time than in the Ramadan, a season marked by sacrifice and supplication to the Almighty Allah.
“I thank the Almighty Allah for my recovery from the dreaded infection and also wish to express my sincerest and deepest appreciation to Nigerians for their prayers and goodwill while I was being treated.
“In the course of life, we have no idea of what will happen to us because only the Almighty God knows our future. When the coronavirus first broke out in faraway China, I had no idea that I might be one of those to be infected. This is one of the everlasting lessons I can’t forget for the rest of my life. Indeed, I have been humbled by this experience.”
He hailed the federal ministry of health and other frontline health workers for their sacrifices and professionalism during this period.
Mohammed said the pandemic revealed the weakness in “our health sector” and brought the poor and the powerful to a common level.
“The coronavirus has caught the world off guard and sent us reeling for solutions. It also reveals the weaknesses of our health systems in the developing world. It’s an eye-opening experience for Nigeria and other developing nations,” he said.
“Thanks to coronavirus outbreak, we are now coming to terms with the necessity of adequate funding of our healthcare system. This disease has brought the rich, the poor and the powerful to a common level. This is the time our policymakers should reset our national priorities and give our health system adequate attention. No investment in our health sector is too much.
“No less important, our policymakers should also adequately fund research in vaccines and other drugs because of the uncertainties and challenges like the coronavirus. Once again, thank you for your support and prayers, may Allah show up for you at your appointed time of need.”
Thank You For Your Support And Prayers – Mohammed Atiku Abubakar
I, Mohammed Atiku Abubakar, wish to inform Nigerians that I have finally been cleared and discharged after 40 days of coronavirus (Covid19) treatment.
In the latest update of the Covid-19 pandemic in the country, Sixty-four new cases have been reported as of Monday evening, April 27th 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, Borno, FCT, Taraba and Gombe
Their tweet reads,
64 new cases of #COVID19 reported;
34-Lagos
15-FCT
11-Borno
2-Taraba
2-Gombe
As at 11:20pm 27th April- 1337 confirmed cases of #COVID19 reported in Nigeria.
Nollywood actress and spouse of legendary Nigerian singer, Innocent Idibia, Annie Idibia, has given the reason why she won’t be eating animals from now on.
The actress took to her Instastories to share that from now henceforth, she’s a vegetarian and wouldn’t be consuming animals anymore.
Her reason for this is because “animals have feelings” just like humans do and they try to protect their kids, just like humans do.
She wrote on her page,
I DONT EVER WANT TO EAT ANIMALS ANYMORE..
They Have Feelings ,Just Like We do..They Love And Try To Protect Their Kids Just Like We Do… And We Cook Them And Eat Them
Also Iportantly My Healthy heart Will Thank me later ..Fruit N Plants
It Is For me now…
Nigerian Face model with prominent tribal marks, Adetutu O.J. who gained recognition when she indicated interest in modeling for Rihanna, has outed Instagram comedian, Broda Shaggi and accused him of mocking a lady with tribal marks.
In a makeup video that was shared on Instagram, Broda Shaggi is seen making a commentary as a woman with tribal marks had makeup done on her face to hide her marks and spots.
“God will punish the people that invented makeup,” Broda Shaggi said as the model was transformed with makeup to the point that her tribal marks were no longer visible.
Adetutu O.J., who has been quite open about the stigmatization she’s suffered due to her facial marks, felt Broda Shaggi’s remarks on the video was disrespectful and took to accusing him of mocking people with tribal marks.
Some of her followers also joined in calling the IG comedian out. They accused him of adding to the stigmatization those with tribal marks suffer.
Adetutu wrote,
you think this is funny? I know you were a friend of my brother, makinde while in unilag but I’m mad at you for this kind of joke you think you made. People with tribal marks gets to be mocked almost every time whether they like it or not and for a makeup artist to conceal her tribal marks ; it’s because she wanted it or the agreement with the makeup. That girl deserves an apology and this video makes me mad because it’s not fucking funny.
People with tribal marks deserves to be respected and not to be mocked.
And even if she consented to the concealing of the tribal marks by her makeup artist, you making a joke about it mocks the makeup artist and the tribal marked lady. She might not speak for herself but I have said my mind, the video is simply a mockery video and it’s not funny
Controversial Nollywood actress and mother-of-one, Tonto Dikeh has revealed that her boyfriend his a Muslim, after fans asked questions over her Ramadan post.
In the spirit of Ramadan, the actress had recently shared a photo of herself in an Islamic regalia to wish her muslim fans a happy season.
Sharing the photo, she wrote:
”Ramadan Mubarak to all Our Muslim Brothers and Sister, May Allah accept our Prayers, Bless Us and Heal the World.. . We are with you in spirit and in Truth.. Allah Bless you”
A follower then asked if she was a Muslim or Christian, She replied;
“I am a Christian, i live in a Muslim community and have a Muslim boyfriend…we good?”
Following his nationwide address on National TV, Head of states, President Muhammadu Buhari has approved for the gradual easing of the lockdown measures effective from Monday, 4th of May.
In his speech moments ago, the President said,
“In line with the recommendations of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, the various Federal Government committees that have reviewed socio-economic matters and the Nigeria Governors Forum, I have approved for a phased and gradual easing of lockdown measures in FCT, Lagos and Ogun States effective from Monday, 4th May, 2020.
“However, this will be followed strictly with aggressive reinforcement of testing and contact tracing measures while allowing the restoration of some economic and business activities in certain sectors.”
However, preemptive measures for a total lockdown in Kano state for another two weeks was approved by the President with immediate effect.
The President also noted that though the lockdown order will be gradually lifted, social and religious gatherings are however still restricted till further notice.
A total of 15 Covid-19 patients including an Indian national have been discharged from the state Isolation center.
The state Ministry of Health announced this via its Twitter handle this evening. 11 patients were discharged from the Infectious Disease Hospital IDH and from the Onikan Isolation center, after they fully recovered.
In other news, the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Idi-Araba on Monday announced the birth of a baby girl by a 40-year old woman who is (COVID-19) patient.
The Chief Medical Director (CMD) LUTH, Prof. Chris Bode, who disclosed this said, a team of LUTH doctors, anaesthetists and nurses had just delivered a COVID-19 woman of a bouncing baby girl this afternoon.
“Both the 40-year old mother and the 3.3kg baby are doing fine.”
Bode, expressed gratitude, “to these gallant men and women and all warriors making the nation proud in the face of this scourge.”
Daughter of former Chief of Staff to President Buhari, late Abba Kyari, Aisha has slammed Nigerians who took to social media to ask for her father’s whereabouts while he was being treated for Covid-19, including Lola Omotayo, wife of singer, Peter Okoye.
Recall that in early April 2020, Lola Omotayo took to Instagram to ask about the whereabouts of late Abba Kyari after he was transferred to the Lagos isolation centre for treatment.
On April 17, 67-year-old Kyari was announced dead from Covid-19 complications.
Following his demise, some Nigerians took to social media to eulogize him while some condemned him for the way he exercised his powers as the President’s Chief of Staff – some people even blamed him for Nigeria’s problems.
Reacting to everything that’s happened before and after her father’s demise, Aisha took to her instastories to out Lola and other Nigerians, asking if the country is progressing and if they sleep better at night, now that her father, Kyari, is dead.
A married woman with a nine months old child took viewers by surprise after she announced that she’s in search of a new man while featuring in “Singles on IG Live” session with Kendra.
The lady was asked why she is looking for a new man and she bluntly responded by stating that her husband, a sexagenarian, was battling an illness at the hospital and as such, she has to prepare just in case he doesn’t make it.
In a bid to justify her decision, the lady said she shares a realistic relationship with her husband and the fact that she’s in search of a new man despite the fact that he’s confined in a hospital wouldn’t be a problem to him even if he eventually survives.
Raymond Dokpesi Jnr., the Chairman of DAAR Communications Plc, , has tested positive for Coronavirus.
According to AIT, Raymond disclosed this in a short message to members of staff in Abuja.
He has been evacuated by the NCDC to the isolation centre at the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital Gwagwalada for treatment.
Below is the message he reportedly sent ;
“I got a call this morning confirming the result is COVID-19 positive. I am leaving now to the Gwagwalada Isolation Centre for treatment and hope to be back in two weeks. Many of you may have interacted with me during our various meetings and I would advise you to get tested as soon as possible.”
National Leader of the All Progressives Congress(APC), Bola Tinubu and his wife, Remi Tinubu, have tested negative for COVID-19.
This was contained in a statement released by his spokesperson, Tunde Rahman, today April 27th.
Recall that last Friday 24th, Lateef Raheem, the 51-year-old former Chief Security Officer (CSO) to Tinubu died following complications of COVID19. He was said to have suffered from high blood pressure and diabetes which might have been complicated by his infection with COVID-19.
Following Lateef’s death, Tinubu requested for a test to be carried out on him, his family members and aides. The results came in today and they were negative. However, one of his aide’s reuslt came back positive.
Read the full statement from Tinubu’s media aide below
Covid-19 is a real and present threat. Those of us who discount it or claim it is a fabrication do a grave and dangerous disservice to the public well-being. Likewise, those who stigmatise people who may have been stricken by the virus also do a disservice by casting blame on the innocent and discouraging people from taking the COVID test. We cannot defeat this health menace through ignorance or by shaming one another. We can only beat it through transparency, knowledge and compassion. This, we have learned first-hand.
Following the death of our well-respected and beloved Chief Security Officer, Alhaji Lateef Raheem, NCDC medics took the wise precaution of taking samples from his body for testingto actually determine the cause of death.Today, the test results are back. The samples tested positive for Covid-19.
As a precautionary measure taken soon after the death of Alhaji Raheem, His Excellency Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, his wife, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, and all their aides took COVID-19 tests Saturday, April 25. The results of the tests were returned this morning.
Test results for both Asiwaju and Senator Tinubu were negative.
The results of one aide were positive. The rest of the staff was negative. The one staff member has been isolated in accordance with NCDC guidelines. Further contact tracing and COVID-19 tests are being conducted by the NCDC with regard to the relatives and possible contacts of that staff member.
Asiwaju has stressed that openness and transparency must be observed if we are to defeat this disease. There is no house immune to its entry. Contracting the virus should not bring social or moral stigma any more than contracting malaria or a common cold.
We cannot overcome this challenge by acting like it does not exist or by trying to conceal that someone may have it due to social shame. The culture of denial is counterproductive and will do great harm in our current situation.
Asiwaju asks that you not be afraid to be tested if you have any symptoms or if you believe you may have come in contact with someone who has been infected. We must do all we can to contain the spread of the virus and to well treat those of us who have been hit by it.
As you go about your day, we know you must find daily sustenance. Yet, please continue to do all you can to maintain social distance and to take all other public health measures to protect yourself and others. In this way, we all may contribute to halt the spread of this dangerous virus.
The Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Idi-Araba on Monday announced the birth of a baby girl by a 40-year old woman who is (COVID-19) patient.
The Chief Medical Director (CMD) LUTH, Prof. Chris Bode, who disclosed this said, a team of LUTH doctors, anaesthetists and nurses had just delivered a COVID-19 woman of a bouncing baby girl this afternoon.
“Both the 40-year old mother and the 3.3kg baby are doing fine.”
Bode, expressed gratitude, “to these gallant men and women and all warriors making the nation proud in the face of this scourge.”
Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari will address the nation today, Monday, April 27, 2020 at 8pm, making it his third official broadcast since the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic.
Nigerian politician, Dino Melaye has given a piece of of advice to billionaires and philanthropists who donate to the public during the lockdown brought on by the Coronavirus pandemic.
The senator wrote on his Instagram page,
“My singular advise to our billionaires, Corporate Nigeria, multinationals, philanthropists and donors. Please buy medicament, food and drinks plus money and share to the people directly at the federal or state level. I no hear English ooo so don’t ask me why.”
Dino Melaye’s advice comes after the Presidential Task Force on the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic said it has no control over the multi-billion naira contributions that have so far been announced by various donors towards the fight against the pandemic.
Chairman of the task force and Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr Boss Mustapha said earlier this month that the only thing so far received by the task force was the materials donated recently by the founder of Alibaba Group, Jack Ma.
Few days ago, American business magazine, Forbes announced that American rapper, Kanye West had crossed the billion dollar benchmark making him a billionaire.
The new feat meant that he’s become the second Hip Hop billionaire after colleague, Jay Z. In light of this development, a Nigerian pilot, one Arinze Odira has now claimed that God helped Kanye to become a billionaire because he had started preaching the gospel fervently.
In Odira’s opinion,
“Kanye became a billionaire when he started preaching Jesus. “You see why I always talk about God. Cos I know that I need him in this journey.
“Let me just drop this verse from the bible: ‘You have faith; I have deeds. Show me your faith without deeds, and I will show you my faith by my deeds’.
“Do I need to explain this? If you like, spend all day in the church and do nothing. If you like, don’t give yourself ‘brain’.”
President Buhari will address the nation at 8pm today, April 27. This would be the third time the President would be doing a live broadcast since the outbreak of the Novel Coronavirus pandemic.
Special Adviser to the President on Media & Publicity, Femi Adesina, confirmed the development on Monday.
The statement enjoined broadcast stations to hook up to the network services of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) and Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) respectively for the broadcast.
Nigerians will be expecting the president to speak on the current lockdown he had earlier imposed on the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Lagos and Ogun states.
Two individuals of Chinese decent identified as Wang and Chu, have been arrested by the Zamfara police command for their alleged involvement in the illegal mining of Gold at Nasarawa Burkullu village in Kwali, Bukkuyum Local Government Area of the state.
They have been accused of going against the directive of the Federal government, that all mining activities be stopped in the state. The directive which was issued on April 7th.
Confirming their arrest, spokesperson of the state police command said the arrest followed a tip-off received by the police on April 19, that some persons including foreigners were engaged in illegal mining despite federal government’s ban on all mining activities.
“The information proved to be credible one as hundred of miners scattered as soon as they saw the team. Two labourers were however arrested who confirmed the presence of Chinese and Bulkinabe nationals among others.
On April 25, information had it that Chinese and Bulkinabe nationals are taking shelter somewhere in Nasarawa Burkullu. On April 26, the Commissioner of Police led another team to the same village where two Chinese nationals were seen with all the chemicals necessary for making gold.
The two Chinese nationals Mr WANG and Mr. CHUN are being interrogated to get more information that could help the course of investigation,” he said.
A lovely Twitter couple have warmed the hearts of many on the platform after the husband shared lovely photos of their family to celebrate his wife’s birthday.
@Zintin73 took to the app to share how their love life all started from the DMs to them getting married and building a family together thereafter.
He shared photos of himself with his wife and their kid while celebrating her on her birthday writing,
From DM to getting married to building a family . Happy birthday to my beautiful Alexia. I love you!
The photos, as well as their love story have since put a smile on the face of many on the platform causing them to like and retweet the post amply.
Checkout the photos below,
This is not the first time we’ll see the perfect love story that emanated from Social media DMs as over time, people have taken to the internet to share how their “happily ever after” started from a simple “Hello/Hi” in the DMs.
In new reports, three persons who tested positive for Coronavirus in Kano state, have reportedly fled from their known addresses.
Kano State coordinator of technical response team on COVID-19, Tijjani Hussaini told the Premium Times that his team is working with security agencies to trace the patients who fled their places of residence and switched off their phones.
When apprehended, the patients will be moved to the designated isolation centre. Hussaini said;
“Out of 77 confirmed cases tested positive in Kano, we are yet to trace three persons, because they have changed (their) place(s) of residence and switched off their phones. But we have sought the assistance of security personnel to trace them and take appropriate action.”
The Kano official also disclosed that 73 persons are currently receiving treatment at the state’s isolation centres.
Popular Nollywood actress, Mide Martins has given the reason why over time, she’s lost some good people in her life.
According to the lovely mother of two, she lost people in her life because they wronged her and she failed in letting them be aware of how they made her feel.
In a message to her fans and followers, the 41 year old stated that this is applicable to most people who have lost good people too.
In her own words,
“Too Many Times We Lose
Good People In Our Lives Because
They Did Us Wrong And We
Failed To Tell Them Because
We Felt They Ought To Know”
In somewhat unrelated news, the actress had once stated in an interview that Doggy style is the best for married couples.
According to her,
“Yes, I said we do doggy styles and I don’t think it’s offensive. I won’t disclose whose favourite it is because that is a family issue. At the same time, sex is a normal thing, it is a necessity in marriage. Things have really changed, that the missionary style of sex is a thing of the past. Every married woman should learn to follow the new styles.
Talented Nollywood pair, Omoni Oboli and veteran, Richard Mofe Damijo (RMD) were spotted sharing a passionate kiss in a new movie “Love is war” and this has caused a stir amongst their fans.
The award winning actress had shared the photo on her Instagram page, recently in a bid to remind fans and followers that the movie will be available on Netflix from Wednesday, April 29.
Upon seeing the steamy image, fans rushed took to the comment section to react to the picture they deemed as “awkward” – according to some, the image was inappropriate to be shared on social media owing to the fact that Omoni and RMD are married to different spouses with children.
In some other reactions, some pointed out that they now understand why Nollywood marriages don’t last.
Here’s some reactions below,
@udo_bekee: Must be really awkward for your real husband to see this You both are wonderful people
@titusegbele: I can’t allow anyone grab my wife like this in the of movie , I love you ma my opinion , hold your thighs and crossing ur legs open won’t give him erection because his a robot abi
@geofrey_chidimma_okonta: Ur husband is jus the real deal. Big kudos to him.
@made_in_camer: Ion know how married couples do it hh cuz ahhh seeing my babe or hubby like this
@iam_classic_: All your film that have watched is always romantic and kind of always having this love scene in it is there something about it?
A photo making the rounds on social media pictures students who wore social distancing headgears as school activities resumed in China in the aftermath of the coronavirus pandemic which originated from the Asian Country.
A social media user with the twitter handle @chowleen, shared the photos on her page and wrote ;
First graders back to school in Hangzhou, with social distancing headgear
The long horizontal plumes on Song Dynasty toppers were supposedly to prevent officials from conspiring sotto voce with one another while at court—so social distancing was in fact their original function!
Afropop sensation, Davido’s fiancée, Chioma Avril Rowland is now back to social media after beating the novel Coronavirus which she tested positive for few weeks ago.
In a new post on her Instagram page, the chef and lovely mother of one celebrates her future sister-in-law, Coco Adeleke on her birthday.
Ashley Coco Adeleke, the elder sister of Davido, turned a year older on Sunday and Chioma took to her Instagram page to pen a heartfelt message to mark the special day.
Sharing a photo of her, Chioma wrote,
Happy birthday to my sweet sister, thank you for all you do and thank you for never getting tired of my long talks ?. Love you so much @coco_of_lyfe ?
When the mother of his son gracefully tested negative for the deadly Coronavirus, Davido joyfully took to social media to announce the development writing,
“Glory be to God .. Chioma has now tested negative twice for Covid19 … Thank you all for prayers …. We love you ..”
Nigerian social media personality, Omohtee, who almost lost her life after a botched cosmetic surgery with Med Contour, has taken to the micro-blogging platform to show gratitude to God for sparing her life.
Omohtee
Omohtee had called out a popular plastic surgeon in Lagos, Dr. Anu Fella of Med Contour, when she began to experience excruciating pains in her waists after her surgery.
Weeks after the drama that unfolded, Omohtee has however taken to same platform to express her joy after she survived the incident.
She wrote:
“I toiled a path where so many people didn’t get the chance to tell their story but God’s grace kept me! God kept me alive for a reason & I will forever be grateful for this phase. It changed me.
“God gave me another chance to rewrite my wrongs & be a better person over all. Red heart. ??”
The Republic of Senegal has according to reports, developed one of the world’s most affordable Coronavirus testing kits, which costs $1 each and $60 3D printed ventilators.
A laboratory in the West African country used its AIDS and Ebola experience to develop a $1 COVID-19 testing kit and ventilators that cost just $60.
Despite Senegal’s low budget for health, the West African nation has recorded the highest recovery rate in Africa so far and the 3rd highest recovery rate in the world. 283 of its 671 Coronavirus patients have recovered and 9 have died.
The high recovery rate is due to Senegal’s affordable Coronavirus test kits which makes it possible to test and treat more people as compared to other countries.
Unlike most countries that wait till patients start exhibiting symptoms before tests are carried out due to shortage of test kits, Senegal is testing everyone who indicates interest, symptoms or not, and this has helped them identify those affected early to allow them begin treatment before the illness progresses.
Senegal has no shortage of testing kits and it’s all thanks to this lab.
Also, with a scarcity of ventilators in the country, Senegal’s engineers are using a 3D printing machine to produce more ventilators. Imported ventilators cost $16,000 but the one manufactured by Senegal engineers cost only $60.
Senegal has managed to keep the spread of Coronavirus down to one of the world’s lowest rates and have developed a cheap, effective test that can be mass produced and globally distributed.
Few hours after their colleague labelled one of them “a snake”, Big Brother Naija reality TV stars, Khafi and Tacha resorted to fervent prayers against people who don’t want them to rest.
Jackye Madu had hosted a question and answer session on her Instagram page, with her followers and was rather blunt with her answers.
A follower asked the ‘Tech queen’ if she was still friends with Khafi, and her response seems as one who still holds grudges against the latter.
“I don’t like snakes”, she stated.
It should be recalled that while in the house, Jackye made claims that she’d been feeling bad omen around Tacha and thought of her as a witch – she backed up her claim by stating that she saw fetish items with Tacha which made her speculate.
Well, Khafi… on her Instagram page, not too long ago, held a prayer session with her followers on the live feature and one of the people who featured in the session was Tacha.
In course of their prayer, which was anchored by Tacha, they’re heard praying fervently against “witches and wizards” who don’t want them to rest… praying that God takes away good fortune from them if they don’t want others to have good fortune.
The prayer points certainly shouldn’t be unconnected with the fact that Jackye took a swipe against them… Watch the video below,
Friends have taken to social media to mourn a coronavirus victim who died in Lagos a day before his 60th birthday.
The man, whose name was given as Jide Arije, died on Sunday, April 26, in Lagos. He would have turned 60 today, April 27.
Consumer Rights Advocate, Sola Salako Ajulo wrote on twitter ;
“We just lost a friend to COVID-19 in Lagos. He was chatting a few hours ago. Now he is gone. He would have turned 60 years tomorrow. May his soul Rest In Peace.”
We just lost a friend to COVID-19 in Lagos. He was chatting a few hours ago. Now he is gone. He would have turned 60years tomorrow. May his soul Rest In Peace. ??? pic.twitter.com/aLs3JywTRV
