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Ogun police arrest school teacher for allegedly defiling his 14-year-old student

The Ogun state police command have arrested a 23-year-old secondary school teacher, Azunyere Chima, for allegedly defiling his 14-year old student.

The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, DSP Abimbola Oyeyemi, who disclosed this in a statement, said the suspect was arrested following a report by the father of the alleged victim at Ibafo divisional headquarters that his daughter was raped at the house of the suspect who happened to be her Arts teacher.

The father told the police that the teacher under the guise of assisting his daughter with her practical work, invited her to his home. But on getting there, he allegedly dragged her into his room, over powered and forcefully had sex with her, causing her to bleed profusely from her private part.

The police spokesperson said the suspect has made confessional statement to the Police while the victim had been taken to a hospital for medical treatment. He added that the suspect has been transferred to Anti-human Trafficking and Child Labour unit of the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department(SCIID) for proper investigation and prosecution.

Senator Rose Oko dies in the U.K

The representative of Cross River North in the upper chamber of the National Assembly, Senator Rose Oko, has died.

Mrs. Oko died at a medical facility in the United Kingdom on Monday, March 23rd 2020. TheNation reports.

Senator Rose Oko dies

The 63-year-old, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), was first elected to the Senate in 2015 and re-elected last year.

She was also a member of the House of Representatives between 2011 and 2015.

Oko is the third member of the 9th Senate to have died since inauguration in June 2019, following the deaths of Senator Benjamin Uwajumogu (Imo South – APC) in December 2019, and Senator Ignatius Datong Longjan (Plateau South – APC) in February 2020.

CDQ gives his tenants a 30% off their 2020 rent over the inconvenience caused by the ravaging coronavirus disease

CDQ gives

The family of Nigerian rapper CDQ has given their tenants a 30% off their 2020 rent over the inconvenience caused by the ravaging coronavirus disease.

Taking to his Instagram page, the rapper mentioned that move was necessary to ease the burdens on the tenants who are likely to be affected economically by the disease.

He wrote:

So I was on the phone with my lil brother last-night for almost 2hrs discussing the issue of this deadly Corona Virus… I’ve never spoken to him for this long before 臘‍♀️ Last night I realized how much I’m meant to have loved him… mostly I’m always concerned about my mum and my little sister, and I’ll be like after-all he’s a guy he’ll be fine.

So last night we concluded on taking some burdens off the people that are attached to the little properties we have control over in this temporal hard time.

I believe if there’s no productive activities happening with the ongoing shut-down issues everywhere right now, there has to be a way we can be rational and fair to ourselves to make life easy for our fellow humans… cos against all odds…we are all we’ve got ❤️ I’m actually posting this not as a show off but to commence a movement that will probably influence everyone with good heart out there to make life easy in this hard time for anyone under or attached to us somehow… Thank You

Winners Chapel defends itself, explains why it held fully-packed services on Sunday despite ban on large gatherings in Ogun State

Living Faith Church a.k.a Winners Chapel, has finally revealed why fully-packed services was held at its International Headquarters despite a ban on public gathering of 50 people and above in Ogun State.

In a statement released by Steve Ogah, special assistant to Bishop David Oyedepo who is founder of the church, the church stressed that its fully-packed services on Sunday was devoted entirely to sensitising and mobilizing its members against the dangers of coronavirus (COVID-19).

It was further gathered that Bishop Oyedepo has since engaged Ogun State Government at the highest level to clarify the issue and any misgivings and also reiterate the full support of the church for the State Government’s efforts to ensure public safety, towards curtailing the spread of this deadly virus.

The statement reads;

“It has become necessary to issue this statement to clarify issues surrounding why Faith Tabernacle, Canaanland, the International Headquarters of Living Faith Church in Ogun State, held church service on Sunday, although with less than half of her regular worshippers.

“For avoidance of doubt, as stakeholders and as a responsible organisation, Living Faith Church fully supports and encourages compliance with all initiatives of government to combat the spread of this dreaded virus.

“However, information has to be strategically disseminated to the grassroot, noting that the Church is a family and not an industry, it is for this reason that enlightenment and sensitization from the Church platform is a most effective way to get people involved in playing their part in terms of prayers and intercessions and not just staying away from Church without knowing what to do.

“As we all know, the Church is made up of both literate and illiterate congregants; many are not in touch with any of the modern platforms of communication and this is what we did yesterday. Indeed, the service was devoted entirely to sensitizing and mobilizing members of the Church regarding the danger of this deadly virus and the need to comply with government directives.

“The Bishop has since engaged Ogun State Government at the highest level to clarify this issue and any misgivings and reiterated the full support of the church for the State Government’s efforts to ensure public safety, towards curtailing the spread of this deadly virus. He appreciates the opportunity of direct engagement and the understanding of the government. Cooperation to safeguard public safety is not just a moral obligation or civic responsibility; the church also considers it a spiritual duty.

“The Church shall continue to engage all necessary logistics to ensure compliance with government directives and continue to pray for speedy divine intervention to stem this deadly virus.”

Hilda Dokubo calls on Pastors with supernatural powers to heal those infected with coronavirus

Hilda Dokubo calls

Veteran Nollywood actress, Hilda Dokubo has called on Pastors who are convinced they have supernatural powers to go to hospitals and lay hand on those infected with coronavirus.

According to the actress, those infected with coronavirus need to be healed so everyone can return to their normal lives.

Hilda Dokubo wrote;

Viral video of white garment church singing, ‘corona be careful na express you dey go’

Here’s a viral video of a yet-to-be identified white garment church singing a coronavirus song, while sampling Obesere’s ‘Egungun be careful song”.

“Corona be careful na express you dey go,” the lead singer chorused, while the church hopped in praises.

Watch the video below;

Fresh Four new cases of the new coronavirus have been confirmed in Nigeria, 3 in Lagos, 1 in FCT, Nigeria’s centre for disease control has said.

Four new cases of #COVID19 have been confirmed in Lagos, Nigeria

Two of these cases are returning travellers

As at 11:00pm on the 23rd of March, there are 40 confirmed cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria. 2 have been discharged with 1 death recorded

Group of church women spotted lying on the road in Benue, praying against Coronavirus (photos)

Group of church women spotted

Onah Blessed Emmanuel, a Facebook user, has said she spotted a group of women lying down on the road in the Ukpute area of Benue state, praying against coronavirus.

Emmanuel while sharing the photos on his Facebook page, she he immediately joined them in the prayer.

PRAYERS AGAINST CORONAVIRUS

On my way to the village, last weekend, at the boundary between the Igede and the Tiv people – that was in Konshisha – I saw these the women of Methodist Church Nigeria, Ukpute, whose photos appear underneath, with their white uniform all laid on the red sand praying completely smeared.

Upon sighting them, I stopped quickly and wasted no second to join them in the prayer.

They called on God to put an end to coronavirus. They asked God to preserve Igede sons and daughters and bless them wherever they are.

They prayed for Governor Samuel Ortom and the people of Benue State. They begged God to stop the killings in Benue and in other parts of the country.

They expressed their happiness that I was the first among those who passed before me to stop, and they prayed for me. Mrs Jessy Obwo, the wife of the circuit minister, specifically requested the women to pray for me and appreciated me for identifying with them.

The world is on a trajectory to a devastating end, if nothing is done. A famous American elite, yesterday, charged the people of the United States to spend more time on their knees than they do on the internet.

The social media too have been awashed with pictures of doctors surrendering to God in prayers while treating Coronavirus patients.

Are these not clear statements that the solution to the global health crisis is in the place of prayer?

Let’s speak to God. Suffer your knees and save your life. Emmanuel wrote on Facebook

I don’t have Coronavirus – IK Osakioduwa denies rumors that he is infected (video)

IK Osakioduwa

TV presenter, IK Osakioduwa, has debunked rumours that he has contracted coronavirus.

IK shared a video on Instagram today Monday March 23rd in which he cleared the air on reports suggesting he had attended the 2020 edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA), which he hosted, after contracting coronavirus while in the UK.

In his words

“I’m seeing people passing messages on WhatsApp that I travelled to London, came back with the coronavirus, took it to the AMVCAs, took it to some clubs. I haven’t been to London in a very long time. I haven’t been to that club… I don’t have coronavirus” he said

Watch the video below;

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No corona virus here.

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JUST IN: Four new coronavirus cases confirmed, 3 in Lagos, 1 in FCT, total of 40 in Nigeria.

Coronavirus

Fresh Four new cases of the new coronavirus have been confirmed in Nigeria, 3 in Lagos, 1 in FCT, Nigeria’s centre for disease control has said.

Four new cases of #COVID19 have been confirmed in Lagos, Nigeria

Two of these cases are returning travellers

As at 11:00pm on the 23rd of March, there are 40 confirmed cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria. 2 have been discharged with 1 death recorded

I will not leave the lab unless I find a cure for coronavirus – Nigerian Microbiologist says

A Nigerian lady, Identified as Gracious has started searching for coronavirus cure as the world battles with the deadly disease.

The lady, who is also a Microbiologist says she will not leave the laboratory till she finds cure for coronavirus

She asked Nigerians to wish her luck in her search for the cure As the world battles with coronavirus pandemic,

She tweeted: “I have entered the lab and I won’t leave until I find the cure for coronavirus.”

President Buhari has cut the number of courtesy visits and he’s no longer shaking hands over coronavirus – Lai Mohammed

Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed has thanked Nigerians for complying with all the preventive measures being put in place by the government to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

In a statement released by his media aide Segun Adeyemi, Lai stated that the Nigerian government at its highest level is already leading by example. According to the Minister, President Buhari has cut down the number of courtesy visits and is also not shaking hands.

He said;

We thank Nigerians for complying with all the preventive measures being put in place by the government. These include social distancing (deliberately increasing the physical space between people to avoid spreading illness. This entails staying at least six feet away from other people), cancellation of events likely to attract large number of people, quarantine, self-isolation, suspension of services, etc.

The government, at the highest level, is already leading by example. Mr. President has cut down the number of courtesy visits. Mr. President is not shaking hands. One of the President’s daughters is in self isolation. The meeting of the heads of state of the Chad Basin Commission, scheduled for next week, has been cancelled. Visitors to the State House get their hands sanitized and their temperature taken at several points before reaching the executive council chambers.

The Minister who disclosed that the federal government is aware that some political and religious leaders have either denied the existence of coronavirus or have defied the directives to avoid a large gathering, urged leaders at all stratas to show great responsibility at this time.

He added;

The Federal Government is aware that some political and religious leaders have either denied the existence of coronavirus or have defied the directives to avoid a large gathering. Leaders of all hues must show great responsibility at this time. They must avoid putting the lives of not just their followers but also those of the general public in danger. Nigerians too must take responsibility, do what they are requested to do to stay safe and stop blaming others. For those who would continue to willfully flout the directives aimed at checking the spread of this disease, the long arm of the law will soon catch them.

We need the cooperation of all Nigerians in the area of ‘contact tracing’. As you may be aware, health services use ‘contact tracing’ to find people who may have been exposed to an infectious disease, in this case coronavirus. Those who have come into close contact with others who have coronavirus are at higher risk of infection, and of potentially infecting others. For those who will not cooperate by submitting to the authorities, as required, the government will use all lawful means at its disposal to trace and bring them in. Having now shut our gateway airports, the biggest assignment for us is ‘contact tracing’ to find all those who may have come into contact with those who have the disease.

Lai Mohammed also debunked claims of Africans and young people being immune to the virus. He disclosed that the Federal Government had set up an Inter-Ministerial/Multi Sectoral Preparedness and Response Committee to put in place an action plan for joint response, in the event that the importation of the disease occurs.

The statement added;

There is also the farce out there that the disease cannot affect Africans for one reason or another, or that the young is immune to it. This is not true. Based on what we know so far, no one is immune to this disease. In New York, for example, 54% of those infected are between the ages of 18 and 49. As the World Health Organization (WHO) has warned, young people are not immune to coronavirus and must avoid socialising and communicating it to older, more vulnerable people.

Gentlemen, as far back as January 31st 2020, the Federal Government had set up an Inter-Ministerial/Multi Sectoral Preparedness and Response Committee to put in place an action plan for joint response, in the event that the importation of the disease occurs, to
ensure its containment. The committee started work immediately and has been responsible for the formulation of many of the containment measures so far rolled out.

And on March 9th, 2020, President Muhammadu Buhari set up a Presidential Task Force for the Control of Coronavirus, especially the disease’s potential of causing significant disruption to health services in the country as well as impacting negatively on the economy.

While Nigeria has refused to succumb to panic in tackling this disease, it has not wavered in its preparedness. The government has taken a number of measures to contain the disease. They include:

– Restrictions of travel from 15 countries, each with more than 1,000 confirmed cases of Covid-19. The countries are China, Italy, Iran, South Korea, Spain, Japan, France, Germany, the United States, Norway, UK, Netherlands, Switzerland, Austria and Sweden.
– Suspension of issuance of visa on arrival
-Cancellation of visas issued to nationals of these countries.
– Shutdown of international airports in Abuja, Lagos, Kano and Port Harcourt
– Reduction of fuel price from 145 Naira to 125 Naira per litre
– Credit relief of 1.1 Trillion Naira announced by the CBN to
businesses affected by the pandemic.
– Establishment of a credit facility by the CBN for household, small and
medium enterprises (SMEs).
– Reduction of interest rates for loans from 9% to 5%, etc.

Lai Mohammed spoke against fake news which according to him can hamper efforts to tackle coronavirus in the country. He also asked Nigerians to report any false
or misleading report on Facebook and Instagram pages so they can immediately bring them down.

Coronavirus: “Abuja could be a disaster zone soon”- Kemi Olunloyo

Controversial investigative journalist, Kemi Olunloyo has said Abuja could be a disaster zone for the COVID 19 pandemic which is slowly finding its way into different states in Nigeria.

Olunloyo stated this while reacting to a report which affirmed that certain lawmakers in Nigeria are refusing to subject themselves to medical tests at airports.

Kemi wrote on social media ;

“An internal memo was leaked to me as an Investigative Journalist which revealed that TWO LAWMAKERS in both house and Senate may have been EXPOSED to #CoronaVirus. This is a THREAT to NATIONAL SECURITY☠️??

I’m recommending the #NCDCgov to mandatory test all members of the national assembly ASAP!! Abuja could be a disaster zone soon. We need to flatten the curve and not have 100 people infected at the same time. This disease has entered US, Brazilian, Canadian, Burkina Faso and Iranian governments.

It has caused Positive carriers and even death. We need these same lawmakers to pass economic stimulus packages for Nigerians sent home not spread the infection. We cannot afford to shut down NASS!? Airport’s SHUT DOWN NOW so no in and out anymore.”

Nigerian crossdresser, Jay Boogie, shares hot bikini photos

Jay Boogie

Popular Nigerian Cross Dresser, Jay Boogie has shared new photos of himself rocking a three-piece swim wear with beads on his waist.

The River state based took t his IG page to share the stunning photo.

See more photos below;

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Considering all of the things that we can do on, and with these gadgets, it goes without saying that smartphones are a must have for everyone in this current age.

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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says he has recovered from coronavirus

Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta has said that he has recovered from coronavirus.

The 37-year-old manager became the first football coach in the World to test positive for the disease on 12 March. Arteta had reported he wasn’t feeling too well after news surfaced that Evangelos Marinakis, the owner of Greek side Olympiakos, who played Arsenal in the Europa League in February had coronavirus on 10 March.

Speaking to Spanish television channel La Sexta, he said: ‘I’m very well now, I feel that I have recovered.’

‘It took me three or four days to start feeling much better and with more energy, to leave the symptoms behind and now, the truth is that I feel very well.’

‘Everything happened very fast,’ he added. ‘On Tuesday afternoon I was feeling so-so and I went to see the doctor but he wasn’t there.

‘I got a call from the board of directors after training while I was in my car and they told me that the president of Olympiakos had tested positive and everyone that had been in contact was at risk.

‘I went on to tell them that I wasn’t feeling well and that we had a situation because we had lots of players that had been in contact with them [Olympiakos].

‘We had a game against Manchester City the next day and obviously, we couldn’t put lots of people at risk without saying anything.

‘I had the test done last Wednesday and I was diagnosed on Friday, when we had to communicate it to the Premier League that I had tested positive.

‘Obviously, all those that had been in contact with me had to go into quarantine, and consequently, games had to be suspended.’

Coronavirus: Governor Bala Mohammed in self-isolation after contact with Atiku’s son

Ladan Salihu, Chief of Staff to the Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed has confirmed that the governor is now in self-isolation after he had contact with Atiku Abubakar’s son who has been confirmed positive for Coronavirus.

Atiku had on Sunday night revealed that his son tested positive for the deadly disease.

He said he has been moved to Gwagwalada Specialist Hospital in Abuja.

However, a tweet by Salihu on Monday explained that Governor Mohammed, and his entourage, had met with the Vice President’s son while on a flight from Lagos to Abuja.

He further stated they have all taken the coronavirus test and are expecting their results.

“Our Governor, Bala Mohammed is in self-isolation following contact with Atiku Abubakar’s son. Yes. We were on the same flight from Lagos to Abuja. They shook hands and exchanged pleasantries.

”The Gov and the rest of us have taken tests. The results will be negative in sha Allah,” he added.

‘You are so daft’ – Nigerians blast Naira Marley for making a joke about Coronavirus

Naira Marley vows

Following the Coronavirus chaos, angry Nigerians have taken to twitter to blast popular Nigerian musician, Naira Marley for joking about a serious case like Coronavirus.

The 25 year old who tweeted saying bout 5000 cases confirmed in Lekki misled his followers because he actually meant 5000 cases of unwanted pregnancy in Lekki.

The ‘Soapy’ crooner tweeted saying;

” 5000 cases confirmed in LEKKI

I’m talking about unwanted pregnancies “

So many people on twitter who did not find his joke funny have reacted negatively to this.

See some reactions below;

“13years ago I and my family were denied Visa” – Tacha plans to bring her family to the UK

Nigerian reality star, Tacha who is presently in the United Kingdom has revealed her plans to bring her family to the UK, 13 years after they were denied a visa.

Recall the 2019 BBNaija star recently declared she won’t be returning to Nigeria.


“Nigeria, I am not coming back ooh. I am not coming back. I Natasha Akide is not coming back. Conora sub Corola,”
she said in a video in which she could be seen jumping around in excitement.

On that note, she made another post today on Twitter revealing how she had tried and failed to travel to the UK years ago. She said she was denied visa with her family 13years ago but now she is in the UK finally.

She wrote;

“13Years ago I and my FAMILY were DENIED VISA! 13years later I’m in the UK ?? Next TRIP would be a FAMILY VACATION”

Woman gives birth to a baby girl in the middle of the road in Lagos (video)

A woman is trending on social media after gave birth to a baby girl in the middle of the road in Lagos before well-meaning passersby came to her rescue and took her to the hospital.

The woman was walking along the road when she went into labour and bore her child in the middle of a road in Akowonjo, Egbeda, Lagos.

The mother and child were both taken to the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Health center in Akowonjo, Egbeda.

Watch the video below.

LaLiga suspends season indefinitely as coronavirus kills over 2,000 people in Spain

LaLiga suspends

LaLiga and the Spanish soccer federation (RFEF) have decided to suspend the rest of the football calendar in Spain as more deaths are being recorded due to the coronavirus pandemic.

LaLiga and the Spanish soccer federation (RFEF) made the announcement in a joint statement on Monday.

Football activities in Spain had been postponed for two weeks due to the spread of the coronavirus with April 3 set as a resumed date.

According to La Liga and the Spanish football federation (RFEF), there will be no professional football in Spain until the country’s political leaders give the go-ahead.

A joint statement read: “The Monitoring Commission established by the current RFEF-LaLiga Coordination Agreement agrees the suspension of professional football competitions until the authorities of the Government of Spain and the General Administration of the State consider that they can be resumed without creating any health risk.

“Both the RFEF and LaLiga wish to express our greatest public gratitude to all those who are dedicating their best efforts to provide essential services to the Spanish people and also share our condolences for all the deceased and a warm embrace from the world of football to the many families that are losing loved ones.”

More than 33,000 people have been infected by the virus in Spain, the second worst affected country in Europe behind Italy, while over 2,180 people have died from it according to the country’s health ministry.

Beverly Naya reacts to stay-at-home advice to Nigerians over coronanvirus

Beverly Naya reacts

Nollywood actress, Beverly Naya has reacted to a stay-at-home advice to Nigerians to curb the spread of coronavirus in the country.

This came after Director of Public Policy Initiative at Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Foundation, Amara Nwankpa advised the Federal Government to declare work free days and encourage stay at home.

He tweeted;

Nigerians are being asked to take a lot of personal responsibility for preventing the spread of #COVID19 but the Federal Government needs to step up and declare work free days and encourage stay at home. If you don’t do it, it will be hard to pull this off.

Reacting to the advice, Beverly Naya wondered how low-income earners can be convinced that staying at home could save their lives when hunger and poverty give them stress on a daily basis. She added that low-income earners will definitely need financial assistance.

She tweeted;

Who will support the low-income earners while at home? How can they possibly be convinced that staying at home could save their lives when hunger and poverty give them stress on a daily basis. They will definitely be needing financial assistance, I hope FG realises this.

The sooner we realise that living in Lala land is not what will protect us, the better for everyone. Everyone needs to be on their toes so people can take this pandemic seriously! The more information we have, the better prepared we’ll be to protect ourselves and our loved ones.

Stay at home everyone, Nigeria is not prepared for coronavirus – Funmi Awelewa

Nollywood actress, Funmi Awelewa has advised Nigerians to stay at home because Nigeria is not medically prepared for coronavirus.

She stated this on Instagram as the number of cases in the country increases to 35 with one death recorded.

See the screenshot below.

diva_oyin_porch reacted saying: “Italy is in hell, with all their strength, this shit is not funny, been at home for two weeks now we are not dead but just bored i Think that better.. please my people stay home.. almost everywhere as been shutdown..stay home”

khaleepha_r wrote: “@funmiawelewa yes oooo thanks ma stay safe ma may God protect you and your family ma”

Bus conductor distributed ‘ogogoro’ to every passenger as he insisted they ‘sterilize’ their hands (video)

The current battled against the spread of Coronavirus has caused a bus conductor to share an alcoholic drink to his passengers and insisting they sanitize their hands with it.

In a video shared by a passenger, the conductor is seen giving the alcoholic drink, known locally as ogogoro, to his passengers to wash their hands with it.

When asked what it is, he called it “sterilizer.”

See video below ;

Access Bank Shuts Down Ligali Ayorinde Branch after their ‘visitor’ tested Positive to Coronavirus

Access Bank has shut down on of its branch in Victoria Island, Lagos, after a certain ‘individual’ who visited the branch some days back tested positive for Coronavirus.

Making the announcement on twitter, the bank wrote ;

The health of all our stakeholders remains paramount at Access Bank Plc, as we are adopting all necessary measures to ensure your safety at this time.

Read their full statement below ;

BREAKING: ASUU begins indefinite strike

ASUU begins

The Academic Staff Union of Universities has declared an indefinite strike beginning from today Monday March 23rd.

The union’s president, Professor Biodun Ogunyemi, who announced this at a press conference at its National Secretariat Abuja, said the strike is over the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System and the non-implementation of the 2009 agreement. He noted that the government failed to address the issues raised.

Recall that ASUU had on Monday, March 9, 2020, declared a two-week warning strike.

Coronavirus: Nigerian Man reveals he tested positive to Coronavirus

Coronavirus

A Nigerian man on twitter has revealed he tested positive to the Novel Coronavirus.

Salihu Umar says he took the test after he discovered that someone on his flight had tested positive to the disease.

Umar wrote on twitter;

I have just tested positive for COVID19.

At the moment, I am still under self isolation as health personnel make their way to my house for evacuation to Gwagwalada isolation centre.

My neighbours and employer have been notified accordingly.

See tweet below;

NCDC reacts to claims of negligence in handling ex-PPMC boss who died from Coronavirus

The Nigeria Center for Disease Control NCDC this morning, announced the first death from Coronavirus in Nigeria.

The victim was identified as 67 year old former PPMC boss, Suleiman Achimugu.

A family source who confirmed Achimugu’s passing to some news platform, accused the NCDC of negligence in the handling of the deceased. The family source was by quoted Sahara Reporters to have said

“NCDC officials came to the house and took his blood specimen. Even though it tested positive, they never got back to us until he died at a hospital in Gwagwalada. We are all currently under quarantine in the house.”

The NCDC has now reacted to the claim. In a tweet posted on its official handle, the agency said it is not responsible for the management of individual cases as this is the responsibility of states and treatment centers.

The agency wrote on twitter ;

”Kindly note that NCDC will not be commenting on the management of individual cases. The management of cases is the responsibility of States and treatment centres and they are doing their best under difficult circumstances”

Nigerians slam Aisha Buhari after she advised parents to stay at home with kids due to coronavirus

Nigerians slam

Aisha Buhari, the First Lady of Nigeria, has gotten more than she bargained for from Nigerians after she advised that parents should stay at home with their kids to avoid contracting coronavirus.

Aisha Buhari who took to Twitter with her advice was slammed by Nigerians who questioned to know what her husband has put in place as provision for those she’s advising to quit their work and stay at home.

She tweeted: “It is commendable that state governors have closed down schools; however, this could be counterproductive if parents are still going to work. We should not isolate students and expose their parents. Let us remember that they will meet at home. #TotalLockDown #StayAtHome.”

See reactions from Nigerians below.

@fribone wrote: “What plans have your husband rolled out to help those same parents you claim to care about? How would they feed their kids? Do they have running water? Do they have electricity to keep them comfortable? Look at what other countries are doing to help their people.”

@Alvin_IME wrote: “One question please,how do they stay at home when there is no electricity supply,how do they feee without working to gain wages because I know,I KNOW that the government can’t take care of everyone,let’s be truthful and realistic with ourselves.”

@Zayyanklg wrote: “Stay at home with no light and the weather is extremely hot!.”

@Soloawo wrote: “The Nigeria @NGRPresident government should make available about $1billion to Nigerians through GEEP PROGRAM platform @geep_ng They can call it COVID 19 bailout moni or whatever. It’s satanic to restrict people’s movement without access to food at home.”

Coronavirus: Lagos Govt Bans Standing In BRT Buses, Sets New Rules On Public Transportation

Coronavirus

As part of measures to curb spread of the deadly coronavirus, the Lagos State Government has banned passengers standing on public buses, giving new rules to prevent overcrowding of passengers.

In a statement by the Commissioner for Transportation, Dr. Frederic Oladeinde, on Sunday, the directive is part of the efforts by the Lagos State Government to further prevent a state-wide spread of COVID-19 especially in motor parks, garages and other public transportation related environment.

He said the government has released news guidelines on public transportation, which must be adhered to by all commuters.

Part of the guidelines, according to the commissioner is that all motor parks must be sanitized continuously.

He said:

“All Transport Operators/Companies are expected to sanitize their parks and garages regularly and continuously (at least before and after each trip).

“All Transport Operators/Companies are expected to have at the entrance to their respective parks/garages, washing hand equipment with soap and running water.

“All Operators are expected to have alcohol based sanitizers in their Vehicles for the use of Drivers, Conductors and Passengers.

“All Operators are not allowed to over crowd/over load their vehicles at this point in time, Passenger’s spacing must be fully observed. NCDC recommends that at least 2m (5feet) distance is required between anyone showing symptoms of respiratory illness.

“No standing in all BRT and LBSL bus operations.

“All buses should be at 60% capacity and not 100% (i.e danfo and other commercial buses).

“All Air Conditioning System in public transport be put off.

“All public transport Operators/Company must have temperature reader to test each passenger before boarding the bus.

“All drivers and conductors should always wear hand gloves and nose guides while in transit.

“All passengers are also required to sanitize themselves before and after each trip.

“Passengers are also required to regularly wash their hands with soap and running water before and after each trip.

“Operators/Companies and passengers are expected to report any suspected case of COVID-19 to the Ministry of Transportation or call 08000CORONA.

“Passenger are also expected to report any Operator/Company that does not comply with these guidelines to the Monitoring Officer at sight or write to the Ministry, stating the Vehicle Registration Number, Park and Time.

“With this directives well disseminated to you our transport stakeholders and the men of the realms of fourth estate, we are confident that together we can put off this ranging fire of COVID-19.

“Together we can stop further spread of the virus in Lagos State and Nigeria.”

Eniola Badmus called out for not self-isolating after returning from UK

Eniola Badmus called out

Nollywood actress, Eniola Badmus has been called out for not self-isolating after returning from the UK three days ago.

The Nollywood actress had disclosed that she practised social distancing during her stay in London. In a video she shared on Instagram, she revealed she is heading back to Lagos for a movie and doesn’t want to be quarantined.

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Upon arriving Lagos, she dropped a shade for those she said wanted her to stay back in the UK. She wrote;

Eniola Badmus however ignited an outcry after being hosted by Funke Akindele, an act which goes against NCDC’s directive of 14 days self-isolation for travellers who just returned from high risk coronavirus countries.

Here are some tweets below;

Eniola Badmus however defended herself in a tweet she shared. The actress stated that she has been indoors since she returned from London and only drove in her car to visit a friend, after which she returned home.

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