Founder of Brian Jones Outreach Ministries, Pastor Brian Amoateng has lashed out at people who expect relief materials from the church in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic that’s crippling activities in most countries across the globe.
Reacting to a call for mega churches to provide at least free hand sanitizers for its poor members, Pastor Amoateng stated that it is not the responsibility of the church to provide relief materials.
According to the Ghanaian Pastor, even though Christians give offerings and tithes, it is however given to God and not their Pastor. He added that offerings are given for blessings which are not physical.
Pastor Amoateng said in the Facebook live video;
“If we don’t have money to pay rents, where are we going to get money to buy hand sanitizers?
“And let me tell you, it’s not the responsibility of the church to but hand sanitizers for you because you give offering. It is not. You give offering to God to receive a blessing. It’s not compulsory that the church has to bring you hand sanitizers.
“The bible says that God loves a cheerful giver. It should be out of a cheerful heart. You shouldn’t give to the church and expect favour in return.
“You give to God — not your pastor. You give to God to receive a blessing. And a blessing is something that you don’t see. It’s not physical — it’s an invisible force that’s comes upon your life to prosper…so stop thinking that the church has to bring you hand sanitizers.”
His Assistant pastor also added;
“I believe that the government has to provide for its citizens. Also, hand sanitizers shouldn’t be politicised. You buy your own toothpaste and washing gel so you should buy your own hand sanitizer. What the church has done is to provide hand sanitizers at the premises.”
The video has led to outcry as some social media users described it as insensitive. Watch the video below;
Hollywood comedian, Kevin Hart and his spouse, Eniko Parrish are expecting their second child together as confirmed in an Instagram post she shared.
Eniko who showed off her growing baby bump in a photo of her posing in a lingerie she shared, shared their excitement of having a family of 6 soon.
She wrote,
baby #2
in the midst of all of this we’re counting our blessings and couldn’t be more grateful!
soon to be a family of 6!
#glowingandgrowing
This comes barely 2 years after the comedian cum actor shared that his wife wants another baby after they welcomed their son, Kenzo in 2017.
In an interview with USA TODAY, Kevin Hart said,
“We’re going to do one more and then we’re going to throw in the towel after that. One more is enough – that’s a loud house. We have a loud one already between the kids and the dogs. So I think adding one more will really complete the Hart family circle and we’ll be done there. That’s it.
“We’re probably going to start trying over the summer. Kenzo is 16 months now, so I feel that’s the perfect gap. That’s almost a two-year window in between, and he’ll be walking, talking a little bit. I’ll take some time off and be around a little more, so we’re trying to plan it out strategically.”
Kevin Hart is already a proud father of three kids: Heaven and Hendrix who he shares with ex-wife Torrei Hart; and Kenzo, his first child with wife, Eniko Parrish.
Nollywood actress, Hilda Dokubo has taken a swipe at a follower who called her out for challenging pastors amidst the Coronavirus pandemic.
Hilda Dokubo had called for pastors who are “convinced” that they have the “supernatural powers to heal” to go to hospitals and heal sick Coronavirus patients.
One follower who felt she was “challenging God” and took to calling her out, then wrote on her page,
“@hildadokubo you’re already challenging God and his healing powers by making this statement. You won’t be focused keep mocking Christianity that’s why most celebrities like you end with one terminal sickness with no human evenhelp (sic).”
Portugese and Juventus striker, Cristiano Ronaldo is currently on lock down with his family members at his luxury villa that overlooks the Atlantic Ocean in Madeira, Portugal.
On Tuesday, the 35-year-old was pictured in the gym showing off his six-pack and incredible muscles while posing with members of his family, including his sisters Katia and Elma and niece, Alicia.
In other news, the celebrity athlete stepped in to help amid the coronavirus pandemic by combining with his agent to finance hospitals in Portugal.
Ronaldo and agent, Jorge Mendes will fund North Lisbon’s University Hospital Centre (CHULN) with two intensive care wings and an intensive care wing in Porto’s Santo Antonio hospital, which is part of Porto’s University Hospital Centre.
The CHULN, which includes Santa Maria and Pulido Valente hospitals, confirmed to ESPN that the two new intensive care wings will carry the names of the two football personalities.
“Businessman Jorge Mendes and Cristiano Ronaldo will donate two intensive care wings for the CHULN; each wing will be totally equipped and will have the capacity for 10 beds,” CHULN told ESPN.
“The units will be equipped with the charitable contribution of Mendes and Ronaldo. This equipment includes beds, ventilators, heart monitors, pumps and infusion syringes, essential equipment in the care of critically ill patients with COVID-19.
“These units, called UCI Jorge Mendes and UCI Cristiano Ronaldo, after the COVID-19 [pandemic is over] will be converted and will remain as a reinforcement of intensive care medicine, which had 31 beds before the new coronavirus pandemic, increasing its capacity to 51 beds.”
A 16-year-old teenage who is said to have killed a 51-year-old man that allegedly attempted to rape her, was arraigned before an Ebute Meta Magistrate Court sitting in the Yaba area of Lagos State on Tuesday March 24.
The Senior Secondary School (SSS) 3 pupil was arraigned on a one-count charge of killing one Babatunde Ishola on March 7, 2020 at Nwadolu Street, Aboru in Alimosho area of the state by stabbing him with a knife.
Chief Magistrate Adedayo did not take the plea of the teenager who she remanded at the Correctional Home For Girls in Idi-Araba.
The police was directed to send a duplicate copy of the case file to the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP) for advice, before adjournment of the case till April 27.
It should be recalled that Lagos Police Spokesperson, Elkana Bala confirmed the incident few days ago, where he’d said,
“The body was evacuated to the hospital for post-mortem examination. The suspect was arrested and the knife she used in stabbing the deceased person was recovered.
“In her statement, the suspect said the deceased person, who is her father’s friend, invited her to his house to assist him in fetching water, as he lives alone. She said she has always been helping him with the house chores but that while she was helping out with the water on Saturday, he attempted raping her. Then she picked a knife from the room and stabbed.
“The suspect was taken to hospital for medical and forensic examination. The Commissioner of Police Lagos State, CP Hakeem Odumosu, has ordered the immediate transfer of the case to the State Criminal Investigation Department Yaba for discreet investigation.”
India has imposed a nationwide lockdown for 1.3 billion people in an attempt to slow the spread of the deadly corona virus.
The country’s prime minister, Narendra Modi made the announcement during a live televised address to the nation on Tuesday evening, saying the restrictions will apply from midnight local time (18:30 GMT) and will be enforced for 21 days and would apply to all of India’s 36 states and territories.
“From 12 midnight today [1830 GMT Tuesday], the entire country will be in lockdown, total lockdown,”
“To save India, to save its every citizen, you, your family… every street, every neighbourhood is being put under lockdown,” he said, putting nearly one-fifth of the world’s population under lockdown.
“You have seen the worldwide situations arising from the coronavirus pandemic in the news. You have also seen how the most powerful nations have become helpless in the face of this pandemic,”
Modi said that the measures are necessary to protect the population of 1.3bn people from the virus as he referred to experience from other countries.
“What the experts are saying is that social distancing is the only option to combat coronavirus. That is to remain apart from each other and stay confined to within your homes. There is no other way to remain safe from coronavirus. If we have to stop the spread, we have to break the cycle of infection,” he said.
He also stated that only essential services will be operational and these include water, electricity, health services, fire services, groceries, and municipal services, but all shops, commercial establishments, factories, workshops, offices, markets and places of worship will be totally closed.
The country has confirmed 519 coronavirus cases, including 10 deaths and 39 patients who have been cured, according to the Ministry of Health.
The Ondo State Executive Council on Monday, approved the appointment of 15-year-old Prince Oloyede Adeyeoba as the Arujale of Okeluse in Ose local government area of the state.
The 15-year-old Senior Secondary School student is the only surviving son of the late king.
The appointment was among the three ratified by the Executive Council presided over by Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu on Monday, 23rd March, 2020.
The council also approved was the appointment of Prince Ebenezer Adewunmi Ogunmolasuyi as the Olupenmen of Upenmen in Owo local government Area of Ondo State.
The 47-year-old Mass Communication and Journalism graduate from the Nigeria Institute of Journalism, NIJ and an Associate Member of the Nigeria Institute of Public Relations, NIPR is from the Ayiwoye Akinola ruling house.
The Olupenmen stool became vacant in August 2017 after the demise of Oba (Rtd Col.) Samuel Ademulegun. The third Prince whose selection was ratified is Prince Olorunsola Akinyelure as Odogbo of Ode Omi in Irele council area.
Briefing government house correspondents after the meeting, the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Lola Fagbemi, flanked by his Information counterpart, Donald Ojogo, said Ogunmolasuyi’s appointment followed an election conducted by kingmakers in the community.
Fagbemi said the ratification was arrived at after hours of deliberations by the Council. The election was supervised by Mr Segun Omojuwa, the Director of Local Government Administration in Owo local government.
The Lagos state government has ordered the closure of all markets in the state except the one who sell food, water, drugs and other essentials.
Governor Sanwo-Olu made the announcement during a press conference earlier today, March 24th, 2020.
The markets are to close beginning from Thursday March 26th to April 1st.
A statement on his Twitter page reads,
Lagos has always shown incredible strength and resilience in the face of many challenges, and this is what makes us different as a people. I am assured that we will win this battle, with your support and confidence and most importantly by the special grace of the Almighty God
All public parks, including those in private and residential estates, swimming pools, gyms, beauty salons, and all such public places are expected to shut down at this time, until further notice.
Today, we are taking further measures and giving new directives and guidelines to stop the spread of #COVID19 in our state. All open markets and stores are to close for 7 days, except for sellers of food, medicines, medical equipment and other essential life-saving products.
Three officials in the office of the Chief of Staff to the President, Abba Kyari, have reportedly tested positive to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19).
The Nation reports that a presidential source confirmed that all persons suspected to have been exposed to the Chief of Staff to the President have been advised to self-isolate.
He added that the advice might be responsible for why many people who were expected to be at work were unavailable. The advise to self-isolate has commenced in earnest.
Meanwhile, most of the aides at the Vice President’s wing, with the exception of his media aide, did not turn up for work.
A source said the VP reported late to work on Monday afternoon unlike him.
It should be noted that the State House is on a gradual lockdown as none essential staff have been asked to stay away.
The lady who was severely beaten up by her boyfriend in a video that went viral on the internet a while back, has finally spoken up.
The said lady gave the narrative of how the assault happened and why she stayed put and took the beatings.
After investigation, the identities of the boyfriend and his friends were revealed – the victim has now been identified as Dooshima Ella Terwase.
Ella said Moses Chiutar, aka Junior, a 100 level student, came back home from Caritas University, Enugu on Wednesday night, 18th March 2020, and asked to see her so they could resolve the issue about her being pregnant with his child.
Ella said she had exams to write so she turned down his invitation. However, Junior’s friend, Precious Blessing, aka Preshy Ibile, persuaded her to go and see Junior.
She paid Moses Chiutar Junior a visit on Friday, March 20, 2020, but refused to go inside the house. However, Junior insisted.
When she got in, she says Junior pulled a gun on her and used it to threaten her in the presence of his friends – Tosin, Blessing, Precious and Eskay.
Ella said Junior then confronted her on her claims that she conceived for him and the confrontation turned physical after Eskay advised Junior to beat her so as to teach her a lesson.
The victim said that while Junior was beating her, Tosin held her from behind at a point, allowing Junior to beat her more.
After the assault, Ella, whose father is dead, was afraid to go home to her widowed mother.
“I was afraid to tell mum,” She told activist Ukan P Kurugh who spoke with her and shared details of their conversation.
The video, which was recorded by Precious was transferred to Tosin and he posted it online that same Friday.
A day later, on Saturday, March 21, 2020, the video was already viral and Junior made a call to Ella, begging her to help protect him as people were calling for his head.
Ella, with the help of Ukan Kurugh, has gone to the police station to officially lodge a complaint.
Narrating the incident, Ukan Kurugh wrote:
Dooshima and Junior: What Actually Happened
Dooshima Ella Terwase, who was mercilessly beaten by her boyfriend Moses Chiutar a.k.a Junior (with Facebook account name: King Marret De Entertainer), is a final year secondary school student.
She told me that on Wednesday night, 18th March, 2020, Junior, who had come home from Caritas University Enugu, where he is undergoing studies called her to his house to resolve a dispute that brewed in the course of their relationship. She suspected that she had conceived for Junior.
According to Ella, she had exams to write and put off the visit till that fateful Friday, 20th March, 2020. Initially, Ella said she turned down the request but Junior’s friend Precious Blessing (Facebook name: Prëshy Ïbilë – it was Precious that recorded the video) persuaded her to come for settlement.
“So on Friday I went there. I sat outside and he (junior) invited me into the house that we should settle the matter before his mother comes back. I told him to tell me what he had for me but he insisted that I should come in.
“To avoid drawing attention, I went in with him. They were four – Junior, Tosin, Precious and the other guy – Eskay. While we were talking Precious was recording and was saying that see these people now talking as if they have no problem,” Ella narrated.
She explained that Junior would then pull a short gun on her but then reassured her that he was only frightening her. Suddenly, Junior’s countenance changed and he went physical on her.
Ella further said Eskay told Junior to beat her up so that she will learn and while Junior was beating her, it got to a point when Tosin held her from behind, allowing Junior the chance to beat her more and Precious would later open the door for her to run out.
Curiously, Junior’s trick to put fear into the teenager worked. Ella did not come home after the incident.
“I was afraid to tell Mum,” Ella said. Ella’s Dad is no more.
When asked how she came to know that the video was online, she said calls began coming in from her friends that they’ve seen her in a video online. “Some of my friends wanted to react but I told them not to put me into further problem.
“Yesterday (Saturday, 21st March, 2020), Junior called. He began calling till in the afternoon but I did not pick his calls. When I later picked, he was pleading that I should help to protect him,” Ella said.
According to her, Precious recorded the video, transferred it to Tosin, who first posted it (online).
Junior assaulted Ella for saying he is responsible for her condition (pregnancy)
Now, having identified Ella, we are heading to the Police to officially lodge a complaint.
We appreciate everyone that has provided useful information that enables us to get this far. FIDA has mandated two lawyers to follow up the matter. Very senior military and paramilitary officers have also indicated interest in the matter and we are grateful to all that have shown concern, one way or the other in this matter.
Junior, there is no more time. In your own interest, report yourself to the Police Station nearest to you. Failure to do so, we are coming after you and there is no hiding place for you. Report yourself to Police, alongside your friends.
Amidst the pandemic that’s rocking the world, including Nigeria, with 39 active cases, Corona virus kits supplies donated to African nations by Jack Ma, founder of Alibaba Group, have arrived Lagos, Nigeria.
The donations were received in the country on Tuesday by General Manager, Ethiopian Airlines, Nigeria, Firihiewot Mekonnen, who appreciated the Jack Ma foundation for their generosity.
In a statement, he said,
“We appreciate the donation of the Jack Ma Foundation and the generosity of Jack Ma.
“We admire Abiy Ahmed, our Prime Minister, for his initiative and organisation of the entire coordination of the process.”
The donations entered the country less than 24 hours after the Nigerian Government waived a ban on cargo flights coming into the country as a result of the spread of the virus.
Mekonnen said,
“Today, we are very happy to deliver these medical supplies to the Government and people of Nigeria.”
The shipment, include 5.4 million face masks, 1.08 million detection tests, 40,000 sets of protective clothing and 60,000 sets of protective face shields.
Toke Makinwa, who hosted the red carpet at the March 14th AMVCA alongside Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, says she has been self isolating after the event
She said this after the Lagos tate government asked everyone that attended the award ceremony to self-isolate as an attendee of the award ceremony has tested positive.
She wrote
”I hope you and yours are keeping safe, thank you l for your messages and prayers, I worked at the #AMVCA, I have been off air and self isolating, making TikTok videos to entertain you, not sharing unverified information and just trying to keep my mind active. My team members and I have been hydrating and staying healthy, exercising, washing our hands and monitoring ourselves. #Thistooshallpass #staysafeoutthere” she wrote
Kolawole Ajeyemi, husband to delectable Actress, and mother of one, Toyin Abraham today, shared a picture of himself lying face-down at the top of a mountain and offering prayers against coronavirus (covid-19).
He captioned the picture he shared:
“Alpha and Omega
You are the Rose of Sharon
We call you “Your Excellency”
How excellent is your name my God
Father Lord, please forgive & have mercy on us”
2 new cases of #COVID19 have been confirmed in Nigeria: 1 in FCT and 1 in Bauchi
The cases have travel history to Germany and the UK.
As at 06:25 pm on 24th March, there are 44 confirmed cases of COVID19 in Nigeria. 2 have been discharged with 1 death.
Celebrity couple, Banky W and Adesua, have both revealed they have been indoors for a few days prior to the announcement that a participant at the AMVCA tested positive for coronavirus. (Read Here)
Adesua, in her reaction to the report, wrote ;
To all of us who attended the AMVCA – please let’s stay indoors. I’m begging you. Let’s be responsible. Edakun. Bubba and I have been indoors for a few days now but it’s imperative that we ALL adhere to the call to self isolate. Let’s not unknowingly put others at risk.
Banky on his part, shared ;
Mrs W and I were already self-isolating since last week.. and here’s the thing… everyone else who attended the AMVCA’s should already have been doing the same. This threat is real. Don’t wait until you know an infected person before you take it seriously. Please.
Nigeria is tough… a lot of our people cannot afford to stay home because their daily food comes from being out, hustling on the streets for work. If you can afford to stay home and you have chosen not to, that’s either ignorance or wickedness, or both. And it’s not okay!!!
Mrs W and were already self-isolating since last week.. and here's the thing… everyone else who attended the AMVCA's should already have been doing the same. This threat is real. Don't wait until you know an infected person before you take it seriously. Please. https://t.co/iKYn9ORjDQ
The Director General of the National Youth Service Corps, General Shuaibu Ibrahim, has permitted all corps members to travel to their homes in light of the pandemic Covid-19 that’s had the country on mild lockdown.
The decision, according to the Gen. Shuaibu, is coming on the heels of the closure of all schools in the country due to the outbreak of Coronavirus in the country.
In a memo to all Area Coordinators signed by Sanusi A.R on behalf of the NYSC DG, he stated that corps members willing to travel to their various homes should be allowed to go.
I am directed to request all state coordinators to grant permission to corps members willing to travel, especially those in the teaching or allied professions.
For the period it will last, corps members should be advised to adopt all preventive tips provided by the federal health authorities including high level of hygiene and refrain from any unwholesome act that may put them at risk” the DG said
He ordered all coordinators to inform corps members about the decision and ensure compliance.
Bala Mohammed, Bauchi State Governor has tested positive to coronavirus.
This was disclosed by the governor’s Senior Special Assistant on Media, Mukhtar Gidado, on Tuesday.
This comes a day after the governor took the test after he had contact with the son of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, was confirmed to have been infected with the virus.
President Buhari’s daughter, Zahra took to Instagram to make an indirect remark about coronavirus which is currently ravaging most countries around the world.
In her Instastory post, Zahra stated that the earth is cleansing itself and its inhabitants.
She also shared a post about karma, hours after her father tested negative for coronavirus while his Chief of Staff Abba Kyari tested positive for the virus.
Following the report that one of President Buhari’s aides, Abba Kyari tested positive for the Corona Virus that’s putting the country and the world at large in panic mode, Nigerians have reacted to the latest development.
President Buhari’s Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari tested positive for coronavirus and there’s reportedly been an immediate shut down with activities put on hold in the Aso Villa following this development.
A report states that the lockdown was to prevent a further spread of the virus especially after Kyari came in contact with several high-ranking officials in the presidency.
Another report stated that a test was done for President Buhari which came out in the negative – Nigerians have now taken to social media to react to the report with many of them not convinced of the President’s results.
With a handful of them petitioning for the test to be redone, others are appreciative of the wellness of the President in these desperate and critical times.
See some reactions below,
Reckless and irresponsible to allow Buhari attend all those events last week. Like, do they want him dead? Man has underlying health issues already!! Keep him away from public gatherings!!
I just confirmed that my old friend &brother Abba Kyari, Chief of Staff to Pres. Buhari, has tested positive to Covid 19. I sincerely &honestly wish him well &pray for a quick recovery for him just as I do for all other Nigerians that have tested positive,including @atiku's son.
General Muhammadu Buhari is a great survivor. He survived poisoning; survived death wishes from IPOB terrorists and criminals; survived death wishing prophecies from Satan's prophets, and he will surely survive any other ill wishes against him! God bless Buhari.
— Maj Gen Covenant Buhari (@CovenantBuhari) March 24, 2020
The fact that Buhari was allowed to attend events last week and also attended Friday Jumat in a Mosque says a lot about the awareness and intelligence of those around him. This is a major gross misconduct. This is a serious breach. This is reckless and irresponsible.
There’s been a bit of a shock after a Nigerian family of four were discovered dead in their apartment and they supposedly lost their lives whilst they were sleeping.
The family – a unit of four; father, mother and two children – were said to have died in their sleep after a Lagos-based Facebook user, Nkiru Chukwuemeka Unachukwu reported the incident on their page.
Nkiru Chukwuemeka Unachukwu who shared photos of the deceased couple and their two children, revealed that the incident occurred on Sunday, March 22, 2020 .
Nkiru, however didn’t mention the location of the incident. Nkiru, alongside photos shared, wrote,
“I can’t believe it how a fully lively family with no symptoms of any kind of sickness, husband wife, 2 kids slept last night couldn’t wake up this morning. Hand work of the devil really exists. RIP”
In the photos shared on Nkiru’s page, the father and mother can be seen lying sideways with white substances just below their nostrils.
See graphic photos from the scene of the incident below,
Following the sadly growing cases of the Covid-19 virus in the country, the workplace and official residence of the Nigerian President, Aso Villa has been reportedly shut down after it was revealed that one of his aides tested positive for the Covid-19 virus.
President Buhari’s Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari tested positive for coronavirus and there’s reportedly been an immediate shut down with activities put on hold in the Aso Villa following this development.
A report by Sahara Reporters states that the lockdown was to prevent a further spread of the virus especially after Kyari came in contact with several high-ranking officials in the presidency.
Before he was diagnosed with coronavirus, Kyari reportedly met with Garba Shehu, Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to President Buhari, one Babagana Kingibe and Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello who he visited over the death of his mother.
Shehu and Kingibe have been reported to be self-isolating and it’s speculated that Bello might also do same. Kyari who became ill after returning from trips to Germany and Egypt where the virus has killed many, is currently being isolated for treatment at a guest chalet in the Defence House in Abuja.
The #ENDSars movement is most definitely far from over as operatives of the Nigerian Police force division continue to indulge in activities that’s at the detriment of innocent civilians, thereby causing an uproar from citizens in the country.
Amidst the pandemic that’s rocking the country with over 40 confirmed cases and a strict warning from the government that citizens should stay in their respective homes, some operatives of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS went on their usual wont of chasing young men who they suspect to be internet fraudsters in Lagos.
These particular operatives eventually got more than they bargained for after they reportedly crushed the leg of a little boy while chasing a young man they accused of being an internet fraudster.
With three of the SARS officers escaping after the incident at Ajayi Street in Agege area of Lagos State, two others of the security division were apprehended.
The nabbed officers were severely beaten by residents of the community who were agitated with their unruly behaviour whilst demanding an explanation.
An eyewitness, Leon Dag took to his Facebook page to give a narrative of the incident. He wrote,
These SARS officers chased a guy driving an SUV to Ajayi street, Agege. They collected his phone and labeled him a yahoo boy. While they were chasing him the SARS vehicle knocked a little boy and his legs badly broken.
Area boys noticed what had happened and accosted the officers demanding an explanation . Three of the officers ran away while two were caught and beaten. The young boy was rushed to the hospital . SARS must be stopped
Watch a video from the scene below,
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Lagos state Commissioner for health, Prof. Akin Abayomi has taken to his twitter account to advice the participants at the African Magic viewers’ Choice Award which was held on 14th March, 2020 to observe strict self-isolation as they may have come in contact with one of the confirmed positive case of Coronavirus.
His tweet reads ;
#COVID19 Lagos AlertSpeaker with three sound waves! I hereby notify you that all participants at the African Magic viewers’ Choice Award (AMVCA) held on14th March at @EkoHotels may have come in contact with one of the confirmed cases in Lagos and are most likely to have been exposed to #COVID19 Infection.
Attendees at the said event are therefo advised to: observe strict self- isolation. call our #TollFree line 08000corona if they notice any of the #COVID19 related symptoms Let’s #TakeResponsibility by practicing #SocialDistancing to prevent the spread of the virus.
Attendees at the said event are therefo advised to: observe strict self- isolation. call our #TollFree line 08000corona if they notice any of the #COVID19 related symptoms Let's #TakeResponsibility by practicing #SocialDistancing to prevent the spread of the virus.
An Italian priest who was infected with the novel corona virus, gave up a respirator – one which his parishioners acquired for him – to a younger patient and thereafter lost his life.
Father Giuseppe Berardelli, 72, refused to take the respirator while in a hospital after finding out that the other patient — who was a complete stranger — also needed it, according to the BBC.
According to the Catholic News Agency, he was one of at least 60 priests who lost their lives in Italy this month due to the Corona virus.
As at the time of filing this report, Italy has become the country with the highest mortality (deaths) with over 6000 people who have lost their lives to the Covid-19 novel Corona Virus.
Ecobank Nigeria has revealed that the first victim who died of coronavirus in Nigeria, visited their Abuja branch on the 12th of march, 2020.
According to the bank, at the time of visitation, the victim did not show any symptom, though they have now taken steps, as the branch is closed down, with staff also placed in isolation.
The bank has now urged visitors of the Wuse II, Abuja Branch, to self isolate for 14days, according to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) guidelines.
See the statement released by the bank below;
The COVID-19 outbreak is a global pandemic. Nigeria, very sadly, this morning recorded its first death, which unfortunately is one of our valued Customers. Our most sincere condolences to the family. Our attention has been drawn to the fact that the deceased was at our Wuse II, Abuja Branch on 12 March 2020, twelve days ago.
The deceased did not show any symptom at time of visit. In line with best standards and our COVID-19 response plans, we have, therefore, immediately temporarily closed the branch and all staff at the location have been put in mandatory self-isolation for 14 days, in full compliance with the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) guidelines and to ensure their wellbeing and those of our customers. We have promptly informed the NCDC. We are further requesting, through this communication, that anyone who visited the branch between 12 March 2020 and now should take the necessary mandatory recommended step of self-isolation for 14 days and contact the NCDC.
Should any of these persons feel sick or exhibit any symptoms do immediately call NCDC on 0800 970000 10 (Toll-Free Call Centre) for assistance and guidance. Since 01 March 2020, Ecobank Nigeria had commenced preventive measures at all its locations.
On 19 March 2020 we had advised our customers that as part of efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19, to use our digital platforms – Ecobank Mobile App and USSO *326#, Ecobank Online, EcobankPay (contactless payment), Rapidtransfer App, Ecobank Omnilite and Ecobank OmniPlus for their transactions or call our Contact Centre for support.
The wellbeing of our staff, customers and community is of utmost importance to us and we remain fully committed to every effort to curb the spread of COVID-19 in Nigeria. We have evoked our business continuity plan and would be advising our customers of additional steps shortly. Let us all join to #StayWell and #StaySafe.
Nigerian comedian, Ali Baba, has taken to social media to warn people against exposing themselves to the deadly coronavirus.
In a recent post, he warned people not to be deceived by pastors who claim to have the powers to cure the virus. The veteran comedian said this as he advised people to remain at home and protect themselves.
He continued in the caption: “Or any Imam… stay safe. Dont test God. You can not be holier than the Pope and other Senior Pastors. They have all said stay at home, away from exposing yourself to contamination and pray. Don’t try to impress anyone with your faith. Be guided”
Singer, Simi has reacted to the current strategy implemented by authorities to curb the spread of coronavirus in the country.
The music star who noted that authorities urged Nigerians not to “spread fear”, stated that there is need for a change in strategy as the only thing Nigerians respect more than religion is fear.
Simi added that everything in the country needs to be shut down now. She tweeted;
“Don’t spread fear.” They said. At this point, we might need to change that strategy because the only thing Nigerians respect more than religion is fear. Everything needs to shut be down. Not later. Now! If they insist on going to church, show them the stories of churches abroad where the virus spread. These religious heads need to start being more responsible. People respect you – ACT LIKE YOU DESERVE THE RESPECT. Be compassionate and tell your followers to stay home.
The country has been shut down for less trivial things before etc…somehow we got by. Now let’s do it for something way more important. For our lives. We’ve been governing ourselves on a lot of things that matter for a while now, we have no choice but to continue. Please
President, Muhammadu Buhari’s Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari, has reportedly tested positive to coronavirus.
A new report by ThisDay has it that Kyari who recently tested positive was at a meeting on containing the COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria all through Sunday, where he reportedly started to cough.
Subsequently, he voluntarily submitted himself for testing and was informed of his status yesterday.
Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari has tested negative for the COVID-19 virus (Coronavirus), following a test for the disease that was carried out yesterday on the president by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), THISDAY reports.
The NCDC has informed the president on the outcome his negative result this morning in Abuja.
According to presidential sources, the test for the president was necessitated after his Chief of Staff, Mr. Abba Kyari tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday.
Kyari had travelled to Germany on Saturday, March 7th to meet with officials of Siemens in Munich on the Nigerian electricity expansion programme.
He returned exactly one week later on Saturday, March 14th, but did not show any symptoms.
He was said to have been at a meeting on containing the COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria all through Sunday, where he reportedly started to cough.
Subsequently, he voluntarily submitted himself for testing and was informed of his status yesterday.
A video making the rounds on social media captured the moment a newly-wedded couple held their reception with absolutely no guest in sight.
The Nigerian couple have gone viral on different social media platforms after a video from their wedding surfaced the internet.
The couple who held their wedding last weekend in one of the Nigerian’ states where there is a ban on public gathering in an effort to curb the spread of coronavirus, were spotted in the video dancing into their wedding reception with no guests around.
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