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Italian who brought coronavirus to Nigeria now negative – Lagos

The Italian who imported coronavirus to Nigeria has tested negative for the virus.

The man, who flew into Nigeria from Milan, Italy, on February 24, had been receiving treatment at the Infectious Disease Hospital in Yaba, Lagos.

At a press briefing on Thursday, Akin Abayomi, commissioner for health, said the 44-year-old Italian tested negative for the virus.

He said another test would be conducted and if he also tests negative, the patient would be discharged.

“The index case is now negative. The only reason he is still with us is because he needs two negative tests but he is ready and anxious to go,” he said.

When he arrived in Nigeria, the Italian reportedly lodged at a hotel close to Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Ikeja, Lagos, before moving to Lafarge Africa Plc, Ewekoro in Ogun state, the next day.

He fell sick on the third day of his stay in the country and tested positive for the disease two days after.

Subsequently, 39 people who had contact with him were quarantined but one of them tested positive for the disease while others were discharged.

But the Nigerian who contracted the disease later recovered. There are currently nine active coronavirus cases in the country while the federal government has taken many measures to prevent the spread of the disease.

The National Sports Festival, scheduled for Edo state was cancelled, all orientation camps of the National Youth Service Corps across the country were shut while travel ban was imposed on 13 high-risk countries, including China, the UK and the US.

Some state governments also banned public officials from foreign trips while advising Nigerians to cancel all travels abroad, especially to high-risk countries.

Coronavirus: Nigerians are worried, buying stuff at supermarket – Kate Henshaw

Kate Henshaw

Actress Kate Henshaw has revealed that Nigerians are currently buying stuff astronomically at a supermarket she visited due to coronavirus fears.

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Sharing on social media, Kate Henshaw called on authorities to give people detailed information. According to her, this would enable people to prepare for the days ahead.

She wrote: “I strongly believe we need a state of the nation address. We need detailed information 4rm the relevant authorities as to the level of preparedness for the days ahead. I just left a major supermarket in Lekki and the buying of stuff is astronomical. Nigerians are worried!!”

This is coming after the Lagos State Ministry of Health revealed that four new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed.

This was disclosed by the Commissioner of Health, Professor Akin Abayomi on Thursday.

“I am a child of God,” and other reasons some Nigerians are not taking coronavirus seriously

Even though Nigeria has confirmed twelve positive cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) within its borders, some Nigerians are not concerned about being infected by the pandemic sweeping the world.

In a poll conducted by NOI Polls and published on Wednesday, March 18, 2020, 26% of respondents believe they are immune to the virus for one reason or the other.

Of the 26%, almost half (40%) believe they’re immune because of their religious belief (“I am a child of God”), while 30% believe that they have strong genes to repel the virus.

17% of this group hold the widely-debunked belief that Nigeria’s weather is too hot for the virus to survive, while another 8% believe that the strong herbs they consume is enough to prevent infection.

The remaining 5% hold another widely-debunked belief that the virus does not affect Africans, so they’re safe.

The poll was conducted in the week commencing March 9, 2020, when Nigeria still had two confirmed cases.

According to NOI Polls, the poll involved telephone interviews of a proportionate nationwide sample of 1,000 randomly selected phone-owning Nigerians aged 18 years and above, representing the six geo-political regions and 36 states and the FCT.

“Interviews were conducted in 5 languages – Igbo, Hausa, Yoruba, Pidgin English and English.

“With this sample size and selection, we are 95% confident that the results obtained are statistically precise within a margin of error of plus or minus 4.65%,” the organisation noted.

The poll revealed that a vast proportion of Nigerians (84%) are aware of COVID-19 and this cuts across gender, geographical location and age-group with at least 73% representation.

While 63% of respondents disclosed that they are concerned that they may contract the virus, the poll revealed that 50% of Nigerians do not have information on preventive measure against the virus.

NOI Polls also noted that a vast majority of Nigerians (97%) disclosed that they would be willing to report and be tested (97%) if they show any sign of COVID-19, as well as willing to be quarantined (97%) if they are at risk of spreading the virus disease.

Nigeria currently has 7 confirmed cases in total, all of them with a history of travel from Italy, the United States, and the United Kingdom.

Another person that previously tested positive last week later tested negative and was discharged days later. No deaths have been recorded in the country.

Since coronavirus was first detected in Wuhan, China in December, over 200,000 people have been infected, and at least 8,000 killed around the world. More than 82,000 people have also recovered from the virus.

Source: Pulse.ng

Nollywood movies bind people in the bondage of sin, immoralities and violence – Pastor Mike Bamiloye.

Nigerian Filmmaker and Evangelist, Mike Bamiloye has yet again spoken out against secular movies in his most recent post on his Instagram page.

In the post, Bamiloye opined that Christian movies and Nollywood have totally different motives, missions and Visions thus one can’t mix them.

Sharing a quote from a certain Pastor Bisi Adewale, he wrote ;

“Christian movies and Nollywood have totally different motives, missions and Visions. You cant mix them, it is like Basketball and football they are all balls but you know it is not isolation when you dont allow a basket baller to be your defender because he is tall and strong. Nollywood are entertainers, Christian Movies are to win souls, entertainers can’t win souls because their souls need to be Won first.

It is not about isolation it is about using those God has prepared to do His work. We are not talking about impact here, we are talking about Gospel, evangelism, we are talking about getting people back to their maker, their Lord. Nollywood celebrities cant do that, only already blood washed Ministers on the screen can do that. If your motive is to shoot movies that make people laugh and sexier, Nollywood will do the Job. But our motive are souls, then dont ever think of bringing them into Christian movies. They tried it before it failed, it wont work forever because God will defend His name.

The Church made that mistakes before bringing Comedian on the Pulpit, I think they’ve come to their senses now.”

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YOU CAN NOT MIX THEM Pastor Bisi Adewale "Christian movies and Nollywood have totally different motives, missions and Visions. You cant mix them, it is like Basketball and football they are all balls but you know it is not isolation when you dont allow a basket baller to be your defender because he is tall and strong. Nollywood are entertainers, Christian Movies are to win souls, entertainers can't win souls because their souls need to be Won first. It is not about isolation it is about using those God has prepared to do His work. We are not talking about impact here, we are talking about Gospel, evangelism, we are talking about getting people back to their maker, their Lord. Nollywood celebrities cant do that, only already blood washed Ministers on the screen can do that. If your motive is to shoot movies that make people laugh and sexier, Nollywood will do the Job. But our motive are souls, then dont ever think of bringing them into Christian movies. They tried it before it failed, it wont work forever because God will defend His name. The Church made that mistakes before bringing Comedian on the Pulpit, I think they've come to their senses now."

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Wizkid slams news outlet that tagged him “humble” for eating pounded yam.

A blogger shared a video of Wizkid and his son eating ‘pounded yam’ recently, captioning the video, “Wizkid shows humility by eating pounded yam with seafood okro that is mildly warmed, with his favorite son, Zion”.

The singer who found the statement amusing, took to his twitter page to quickly slam the news outlet, writing, “Humility? Lol I eat pounded yam everyday u cows! Rolling on the floor laughing”

Four New Cases Of COVID-19 Confirmed In Lagos

The Lagos Commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi, has confirmed four new cases of the COVID-19 pandemic in Lagos.

With this new development, the total number of confirmed cases in the country have been brought to 12.

The Health Commissioner confirmed the new cases at a news briefing on Thursday.

This comes barely one day after the Federal Ministry of Health confirmed five new cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Coronavirus is not as deadly as Malaria and Typhiod – Singer Seyi shay

Nigerian Singer Seyi Shay made a cause about the deaths caused by typhoid and malaria and has asked why people are concerned about Coronavirus.

She also questioned why the government is given attention to coronavirus while ignoring the damages done by typhoid and malaria.

Her tweet reads ;

So wait… is corona virus more deadly than malaria? And why cant our government do something about malaria and Typhoid that people seem to be getting every week out here? Or is that just a WHOOOOLE ‘nother story??

Ok, so its contagious BUT is it more deadly? This one that everyone is forgetting that people have been and are still dying from Malaria and typhoid… daily! #jedimindgames

She also said the virus is not as deadly as the common flu ;

Im also saying that Covid-19 is apparently NOT even as deadly as common influenza to the average healthy person ! But u will not go and study, reserach, seek knowledge listen to real fucking news! Just jumping on wagons and excited to be a part of ‘Jedi mind tricks’ awon werey!

”She voluntarily gave me Sxx”- Kidnapper who abducted and r*ped a pregnant married woman says

A kidnapper who was arrested for the abduction and rape of a middle-aged woman has claimed she gave him sex voluntarily and didn’t fight him off.

27-year-old Saidu Iliya was paraded at the Niger State Police Command for kidnapping and raping one Rakiya Sani.

According to reports, on March 5, 2020, one Mohammed Sani of the Vunu Fulani Camp Settlement in Lavun reported that some armed men attacked his home and kidnapped his wife.

The kidnappers later demanded N10m ransom but eventually settled for N600,000 after negotiations.

However, Iliya was apprehended on March 8, while attempting to collect the ransom.

The command’s Public Relations Officer, Wasiu Abiodun, said that after being interrogated, the suspect confessed to the crime.

Iliya said: “Since the two of us were in a hidden place, our body mechanism began to change and we had sex; probably she didn’t want to do anything that would provoke me to kill her and she obliged me at that point.

“l did not force her to have sex with me; she voluntarily gave me sex, while I was waiting to collect the ransom.”

“I did not use any protection while making love to her.”

The victim was rescued unhurt.

‘Thanks for always supporting me when I needed it ‘ – Bobrisky says as he finally shows off his ‘boyfriend’

Bobrisky

Controversial Nigerian crossdresser Idris Okuneye, better known as Bobrisky, shocks many as he finally unveiled his boyfriend.

Taking to Instagram this morning to express his gratitude to his man for always showing him support, the popular crossdresser shared a photo of his boyfriend posing in front of a Bentley while backing the camera and then wrote:

‘When your boyfriend is lit. Thanks for always supporting me when I needed it. I’m not tagging him here o because of hungry lion.’

Comedian AY Makin gifts Cerebral Palsy warrior, Anthony Kupe, a car for his birthday

POpular Nigerian Comedian, AY Makun recently showed his benevolent side as he gifted a Cerebral Palsy Warrior, Anthony Kupe a car for his birthday.

Sharing the emotional video on his Instagram page, AY wrote ;

Cerebral palsy is a group of disorders that affect movement and muscle tone or posture. It’s caused by damage that occurs to the immature brain as it develops, most often before birth.
We just want to thank God for the life of our SPECIAL friend @kupe9ja who is currently surviving the situation, and also doing everything possible to let the world know that there is ability in disability.
As part of his graduation gift/support for his recently launched foundation, here is token fromPals_auto_sales
and my very self. This will be coming with a driver to help him do his running around.

Kindly, encourage someone with disability around you today.. GOD BLESS YOU

NYSC member reportedly dies in her sleep in Akwa Ibom orientation camp

A corps member serving in Akwa Ibom state reportedly died in her sleep at the NYSC Orientation Camp in Ikot Itie Udung, on Sunday March 15.

Mrs Queen Uba Eziuche, a Batch B member with call up number: NYSC/ISU/2020/0562, reportedly went to sleep after the regular morning exercise and she didn’t wake up.

The state NYSC coordinator, Mr Julius Amusan, who confirmed her death on Wednesday, March 18, said she died from an ailment suspected to be a terminal disease.

Meanwhile the state Governor, Udom Emmanuel lamented the death of the youth corps member. In a condolence message to the deceased’s family and the Director General of the NYSC, the governor expressed shock over Ms Eziuche’s death.

Governor Emmanuel said: “The sudden exit of Mrs Queen Eziuche has deprived Akwa Ibom State of the contribution she would have made in expanding the layers of our common humanity and also service to her fatherland.”

How OVER 1.5 GOALS made N6.2million in 3 months from football trading with N200,000 capital

How is that even possible? TJ gave account of his latest discovery and how he did it. One would have thought it’s a big deal but it is simple and easy..

First step; He uncovered a reliable and trustworthy tipster from UK that concentrate solely on OVER 1.5 GOALS. He made use of the tips supplied from them daily. Average of 100% – 500% return on capital monthly was achieved using 3 rollover strategy. (That is explained in a video tutorial to those who will be fortunate to join in this)

The journey to uncovering the trusted tipsters took him 4years of falling into the hands of scammers. So many stories but I have to cut short to save us time.

Secondly step; Adetunji sees football betting from a different perspective unlike many others sees it. The reason he called his approach FOOTBALL TRADING and not football betting. He follows a laid down plan. Only 2% of people around the globe into football betting know about this secret approach.

N200,000 starting capital

It will wow you to know it was 200k he turned to 6.2million naira in 3 months. He funded his betting account with 200k and subscribed to start receiving games from his trusted tipster.

The strategy is to stake N20,000 only at the beginning of a rollover cycle (10% of capital at the beginning of a rollover) and this grows along.

Below is sample of what 3 rollover means. It’s the best for the over 1.5 goals package. It will be explained in details. Started the one below with 42k and made it 69k the 1st day. Used the 69k and turned it to 125k the 2nd day. And on the final day, the 3rd day, used the 125k to achieve 215k. That ends the rollover. A successful rollover. Achieving 6+ of such rollovers monthly is the target.

Click Here=> http://bit.ly/faizfah , to subscribe to Adetunji’s inner circle and you will see the breakdown of the process. He doesn’t gamble but follow a laid down rule. He uses 10% of his capital to begin the rollover cycle of the over 1.5 goals. He trusted his UK’s tipster for this and strictly use his games.

He confessed that on rare occasion, the tipster might have a bad month in terms of performance. He recalled a certain bad month but having come a long way to trust them, he always keeps calm, think of long-term benefits and hope for the best. And overall, it’s been fantastic.

The month was February with -120% but, that the only negative month so far in 2019. Here are the PROFIT/LOSS for 2019 using the system.

January +299% , February -120%, March +379%, April +348%, May +375%, June +133%, July +648%, August +531%, September +656% and October 139%

This whole thing might look complex especially to those who are not used to football betting already. But it isn’t. Even someone who hasn’t done anything related to football betting before can implement this. Even if you don’t know who C. Ronaldo or Mourinho is.

I have told ADETUNJI to give more detailed explanation of the steps and processes involved, including sharing the games of his trusted Tipster and his strategy of using it daily. If you want that, Great! It means you can replicate his success.

Below is this Guy in the little world of his own. He vowed to me that his target for the next 6months from football trading is 20 Million.

I have convinced him to show this secret to just 97 people on how he did it. Click on this link => http://bit.ly/faizfah to subscribe to him today

Liverpool star Sadio Mane donates £41,000 to a Senegal health organisation to help fight against coronavirus

Liverpool star Sadio Mane donates

Liverpool of England and Senegal striker Saido Mane has donated a whooping £41,000 to a health organization fighting the spread of coronavirus in Senegal as the West African nation comes to grips with the global pandemic.

Senegal has 27 confirmed cases of the deadly virus, with two recoveries and according to the player’s agent who spoke to BBC, the CAF player of the year made the donations ‘spontaneously’

Mane also took to social media to tell Senegalese people to take the virus ‘extremely seriously’, before giving them tips on how to avoid the disease by applying ‘disinfectant or wash their hands for at least 30 seconds’.

Senegalese officials announced Monday the suspension of flights between the West African country and several countries in Europe (France, Belgium, Spain, Portugal and Italy) and in the Northern Africa (Algeria, Tunisia) while Morocco already announced the suspension of flights with Senegal.

”Feminism is destroying our society and promoting hate” – Nigerian Lady

A Nigerian Lady on twitter known as Omotayo, has taken to the platform to speak out against ‘Feminisfaum’.

According to Omotayo, Feminism is causing gender war, diversity and promoting hate.

She also faulted feminism for being one of the reason marriages no longer last as compared with that of the older generation.

Read her post below ;

Feminism is destroying our society
Feminism is destroying our society
Feminism is destroying our society
Feminism is destroying our society
Feminism is destroying our society

Feminism is promoting hate
Feminism is causing gender war
Feminism is causing diversity

Funny how Some feminists are attacking their fellow ladies for saying they ain’t in support of feminism, this is toxicity, I think its high time we understand the fact that we can have equal right but we all ain’t equal, can a female footballer be getting same pay as the male?

Some certain things just don’t have manuals, things like marriage and relationships, just practice whatever paddle your boat, before now we have men that willingly do house chores and all for their women, you don’t have to set standards to how someone should live their life

How come marriage and relationships no longer last since we begin to push this Feminism agenda across the globe? Are we really making progress or we are moving backward?

The only thing I’m not in support of is a lady living under same roof with abusive partner, Being a woman alone is a privilege on its own, we really need to stop looking for what isn’t missing and pick ourselves up from where we miss the road

If we continue to live like this with all these hate and toxicity, in 10 years time there won’t be any couple we can point a finger to and refer to as husband and wife, my Generation has missed the target, let’s go back to our drawing board and re strategies please

Moment police storm packed church to arrest the pastor for conducting service despite government order banning public gatherings (video)

Police stormed the Open Arms Ministries in the middle of a church service to arrest the Head Pastor for flouting the ban on public gatherings in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic in Ghana.

Apostle Kofi Nkrumah Sarkodie was arrested by the Ashanti Regional Police Command for holding a church service at North Suntreso in Kumasi.

When police arrived, members attempted to ignore them and continued singing praises. However, when the officers tried to arrest their pastor, the members put up a resistance and clashed with the uniformed police officers.

In a video shared online, church members can be seen booing the police officers as their pastor was bundled into a waiting van.

EFCC Arrests 12 Internet Fraud Suspects In Ilorin

EFCC Arrests

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ilorin Zonal Office has arrested 13 persons for their alleged involvement in online fraud.

They are Babatunde Omiyale, Salau Olumide, Akinsanya Ridwan Olamide, Akinola Eniola, Bashir Abdulbasit, Jide Owolabi, Kolade Balogun, Salawu Oluwadamilare, Akinola Opeyemi, Adewumi Johnson, Abiola Adedeji and Salawu Victor.

They were arrested at locations within the Ilorin Metropolis based on intelligence reports gathered by the EFCC over their fraudulent activities.

Coronavirus: Pastor arrested for holding service despite ban on social gatherings in Ghana (Video)

The Head Pastor of the Open Arms Ministries has been arrested for flouting the ban on public gatherings in the wake of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

Apostle Kofi Nkrumah Sarkodie was arrested by the Ashanti Regional Police Command for holding a church service at North Suntreso in Kumasi.

According to a reports, the Police clashed with some church members after they resisted the pastor’s arrest.

A video of the incident shows members numbering up to hundred gathered for the said church service and chanting prayers as the police arrested their pastor.

Last Sunday, President Akufo-Addo announced measures to ensure that the novel Coronavirus does not spread further in the country.

The government subsequently announced some travel restrictions, with the President further announcing a ban on all social gatherings, including churches, mosques and sporting activities.

The President also ordered an indefinite closure of educational institutions from today, Monday, March 16, 2020.

Meanwhile, the number of Coronavirus cases recorded in Ghana has risen to seven within the last one week.

Watch the video of the pastor’s arrest below:

Coronavirus : Ogun state government bans cinemas, night clubs and large gatherings for 30 day.

In an effort to curb the spread of the deadly CoronaVirus, the Ogun state government has banned large gatherings in places like cinemas, sports arena, restaurants and night clubs for the next 30 days.

Prince Dapo Abiodu, Executive Governor, Ogun State.

A statement released by the Chief Press Secretary to the state governor, Dapo Abiodun, Kunle Somorin, announcing the ban, reads

Further measures so far taken to ramp up its efforts to contain the spread of the coronavirus, the Ogun State Government has found it expedient to announce the following additional measures:

• Immediate ban of all high-densitygatherings that would bring together 50 or more persons in the same place, such as social clubs, halls, cinemas, night clubs, restaurants, cafes, and sport arenas. This measure will be in effect for the next 30 days in the first instance.

This restriction has to be enforced without prejudice to people’s fundamental rights to association and movement, because safety of our people and their welfare are priorities that cannot be toyed with. The Government will continue to engage all the stakeholders, including our religious leaders to sensitise the populace on the need to maintain social distancing and collective effort to combat this pandemic.

The Government will continue the surveillance initiatives and intensify sensitisation onCOVID-19. This is more so given the peculiarity of its location as the Nation’s Gateway State and its industrial capital. Our epidemiologists and other health workers are working round the clock with Federal agencies and international development agencies to stop the spread of corona virus.

In view of the recent confirmed cases in the country, Governor Abiodun reassures the populace that no stone will be left unturned to ensure that the state is prepared at all times to respond appropriately. He furtherencourages people to maintain a high level of suspicion and report any suspected case to the appropriate authorities.”

“Fireboy, Rema, Joeboy are not in my league” – King Perryy brags (Video)

King Perryy brags

Nigerian artist, King Perryy also known as the Continental Boy has a message for those comparing him to Fireboy, Rema and Joeboy.

Perryy immediately became a household name after the release of his track “Murder” with Teni and so far he hasn’t slowed down with delivering hits.

However, there have been speculations that the likes of Fireboy, Rema, and Joeboy who all came out in 2019 are already bigger than him.

The “My Darlina” singer who is currently signed to Timaya’sDM record label addressed the topic in a recent interview.

According to him, he should never be compared to anyone because he is on his own lane.

He added that he hates comparisons and should be compared to people like his boss, Timaya and Burna Boy.

Perryy was quite pissed at the interviewer for asking such and ended the interview by walking out angrily.

See the full video below:

Coronavirus: NFF orders the shutdown of all forms of football activities in Nigeria for four weeks

The Nigeria Football Federation has announced the cessation of all forms of football activities in the country for the next four weeks, as a result of the global coronavirus pandemic.

According to the governing body, the shutdown affects all on-field activities the various National Teams, the Nigeria Professional Football League, the other Leagues, youth football programmes, and even street football.

President of the NFF, Mr. Amaju Melvin Pinnick said the cessation will be for four weeks after which the situation will be reviewed in line with events and trends worldwide.

He also advised all members of the football family to observe the various safety precautions and conduct as advised by the Federal Ministry of Health and the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, such as hand-washing, the use of sanitizers and social distancing.

Pinnick also stated that the only football activity that will be permitted is the work of the NFF investigation committee into the death of Chineme Martins, which was inaugurated yesterday in Benin City and will submit its report within the next 10 days.

Harrysong Opens Up On How He Almost Committed Suicide Over 180 Million Naira

Harrysong Opens Up

Famous singer, Harrysong who almost took his own life some years ago, has finally shared in details why he tried to kill himself.

Recall that the singer about two years ago posted a very disturbing message on social media about death and fans were immediately concerned about his well being.

He wrote: ‘Don’t cry wen i die, celebrate, put up a kingmaker concert, empower more youths,.. I have Lived.. I have Done my bit, carry on in grace… TEKERO? I LOVE YOU ALL.”

All attempts to reach out to him were futile and after a while, the singer came back like nothing ever happened.

However, in a recent interview, the singer finally opened about what prompted him to make such a move. It appears the singer was actually duped of 180 million naira by fraudsters.

According to him, he was saving up for a business in the oil and gas sector but ended up getting duped. The singer further revealed that he had a lot of money at that time but he was very much saddened by the news

“I know it was everywhere about how down I was. I already had plans for 2020 – I was saving for a business. I’m from Delta State and we have oil. I was saving to get into a major business in oil and gas and I was duped. When I got the news that I had been duped of N180 million, it was almost everything to me at the time.

“When I said I was down, I was really down. But thank God for grace that we’re back stronger. Now, there’s life and talent – we are ready for the next phase. People thought I was going to die, but I wasn’t (laughs). It’s only been a year and some months since then and I have more. While there’s life there’s hope. Almost everybody; those who loved me, those who hated me, the ones that wanted to stand by me, some called to check if I had really died (laughs), but almost everybody reached out.

The singer also talked about his songwriting and forthcoming EP “Right About Now” which is currently in the works. He added that he hopes to be a bigger and better songwriter than Micheal Jackson and R Kelly.

“They need to upgrade their senses and realize that many were called, but few were chosen – you can’t have all. I can sing, write, play instrument and perform, but it’s a privilege that doesn’t mean I’m way higher than the next person.

“When I started in church, I had music directors who could only write music, but can’t perform it – yet, they were excellent at that writing. It doesn’t mean they are incompetent or incomplete. He nor mean say dem be February. If someone writes a song for you, it means singing is your office and songwriting is that other person’s office.

“That is why publishing deals are broken down – division of labour is necessary. If it’s about ability, I should be Michael Jackson and R.Kelly should be bigger than Michael Jackson. It’s by grace,” Harrysong says.

“It’s not really holding Nigerian music back, it’s just holding us back as a force to push together. I know a lot of young amazing writers who only need a platform. Sometimes, when they get a platform to write for others, they are sworn to secrecy. Sometimes, when we sign artists, we need to get them writers.”

“You can’t be singing gospel songs and be seductive” — Evangelist calls out Mercy Chinwo

An evangelist identified as Victor Edet has dragged gospel singer, Mercy Chinwo, claming that her appearance and dressing is not what or how a ‘true christian’ should look like.

Sharing photos of the “Excess Love” singer, the Evangelist wrote: “YOU can’t be singing gospel songs and be seductive at the same time. A true Christian should look DECENT and not SEDUCTIVE, Mercy Chinwo beware.”

Below are the photos of Mercy Chinwo he shared, saying they are seductive;

Don’t date any girl dumped by a yahoo boy – Erigga warns

Erriga warns

Fast rising, Nigerian rapper, Erigga has warned young guys to be wary of dating a girl dumped by fraudsters, also known as Yahoo Boys.

The talented rapper sounded his warmings through apost on his official Twitter handle on Wednesday, 18th March.

Although he refused to give a reason for his advise, a lot of his followers have been saying his reason might be because of the spending power of the Yahoo boy which might be difficult for the legitimately working boy to match.

He wrote: “As a young promising man when dey hustle legit , no date any girl when yahoo boy dump oh”

Coronavirus: Lagos state government shuts down all private and public schools from March 23rd

Coronavirus

As part of the preventive measures against the spread of the Coronavirus pandemic, the Lagos State Government says it will be closing down all public and private schools from Monday, 23rd March 2020.

In a statement released by the state Commissioner for Education, Folashade Adefisayo, the state government said the move became necessary to prevent children and their teachers from getting more vulnerable to the pandemic.

It is important for parents to ensure that their children practise ‘social distancing’ while at home, wash their hands regularly or use hand sanitizers and observe high standards of personal hygiene. Children should be encouraged to remain at home. The closure is not intended to create panic but to arrest the spread of the disease, which has become a global threat.

The statement added that the Incident Command Centre, headed by the Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who is the Incident Commander, will continue to trace all contacts of the identified cases and encourages anyone who has information about suspected cases to report to the nearest hospital or call the emergency telephone numbers 08023169485, 08033565529, 08052817243 and 08023401214.

Jambite dies on her way to write the exam in Calabar

A jambite identified as Aker Nguyilan has died while she was on her way to write the examination around Ikot ekpene in Akwa Ibom State.

According to reports, the young girl was a pre-degree student of University of Calabar, and she passed on yesterday 18th of March in a Bike accident that claimed her life.

Her friends have since taken to social media to mourn her.

Comr Akaaza Ayila Samuel: Miss Angel Nguyilan Aker. It’s so sad, I can’t believe that you will leave me in this UNIVERSITY OF CALABAR to day. Even when we were in physics department yesterday, you did not told me “you will live me today” Now I’m left alone with tears. It’s very touching, may your soul rest in peace with the Lord till we meet to part no more amen. (Missed you for ever).

Miss Nguyilan Aker (from Benue State) whose photograph is shown below, is a PRE-DEGREE student of the university of Calabar Calabar, Cross River State Nigeria.

Has kicked the bucket to day 18-03-2020. Through motorcycle accident On her way to the JAMB centre around Ikot ekpene in Akwa Ibom State.

Olakunle Churchill shades Tonto for calling him a “40 seconds man” in bed (Video)

Churchill has once again reignited his long-running feud with his estranged wife and mother of his son, Tonto Dikeh.

Last night, the entrepreneur and philanthropist shared a video of himself taking part in the #stayathomechallenge which is being done by footballers around the World.

Many of his followers were surprised by his prowess in the video, some others jokingly said they doubted he was a ’40 seconds man’ in bed as previously claimed by his estranged wife.

When one follower wrote: ‘And dem sey Baba no fit do pass 40 seconds, Baby still fit ooo.’

The father of one replied: No mind them awon onibaje, olorun maje ki a kan agbako. When you Dey enjoy he no 40 seconds.

In another reply to one of his followers, Churchill wrote: ‘no mind yeye talk joh, before na my King Kong, My Mr X, After separation Mr.X no be MR X again, MY King Kong turns 40 secs Man. ‘

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I mistakenly raped her — 20 year old man arrested for defiling 4 year -old girl says

Isaac Boniface, a 20-year-old male has been arrested for raping a 4-year-old girl in his compound, one morning.

Isaac, a resident of forest community of Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State, has said he did the evil act by mistake.

He was part of the 25 suspects paraded by the Police in Plateau State yesterday, March 18, for various criminal activities.

While speaking to newsmen, Boniface said he knew his action was devilish but that “It was a mistake”, Daily Trust reports.

The State Police Commissioner, Issac Akinmoyede told journalists that the suspect will be charged to court as soon as possible.

Ekiti state confirms first case of Coronavirus

The Ekiti government, on Wednesday, confirmed that a 38-year man from the state has tested positive for the deadly Coronavirus.

The state Commissioner for Health, Dr Mojisola Yaya Kolade, in a statement made available to Tribune Online, said that the victim contracted the virus while driving an American who visited the country from Richmond, Virginia in the United States of America alongside his caregiver who is an indigene of the Ekiti.

According to her, “The American male and his Nigerian female caregiver, arrived in Nigeria on March 3, 2020, through the Murtala Mohammed International Airport Lagos. Preliminary investigations revealed that the pair were driven by our confirmed case to Ibadan, where they stayed for two weeks and arrived Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State on

“A day after their arrival, the American male fell ill and he was taken to a private hospital where he was referred to a tertiary hospital. Unfortunately, he died from complications of his illness.

“The hospital authorities alerted the State Taskforce and samples were taken from the American male as well as his two companions. The test for the male driver came back positive; the test for the female caregiver came back negative while the test for the American male was inconclusive.

“In line with the Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC) protocols, the Ekiti State Taskforce on Covid-19 has already quarantined the confirmed case on admission in the State Isolation Centre, while the caregiver who tested negative, is presently under observation in self-isolation.”

The commissioner for health explained that the 40-man Taskforce constituted by the governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi has commenced in conjunction with other stakeholders contact tracing of the patients since they landed in the country.

She added that the government has contacted the Oyo State government, “since it was recorded that they stayed in Ibadan for two weeks before arriving Ekiti State.”

While revealing that the confirmed case is in a very stable condition, Yaya-Kolade advised residents of the state to remain calm and observe all the prevention steps currently being published in the media.

“It is important to state that this likely index case was on a short visit and had not been in Ekiti State for up to 72 hours before his death.

“The Ekiti State Taskforce on Covid-19 advises residents to continue to take self preventive measures by washing their hands with soap and water, covering their mouth when coughing or sneezing, observing social distancing and to alert the authorities of any suspected case by calling the 112 Emergency Number or 09062970434, 09062970435, 09062970436.

“The government of Ekiti State will continue to update the public on new developments as necessary in our commitment to ensuring the safety and protection of all Ekiti residents,” the statement reads.

Wizkid eats ‘local food’ with his son Zion (video)

Wizkid wants his son, Zion to know what being an Nigerian feels like!

The “Joro” singer for some time has been spending quality time with Zion, as he has been posting videos of their father to son bonding moments recently. He even went on to gush about his amazing diaper changing skills and also about how he makes beautiful children.

In a recent video shared on Zion’s official Instagram page, he was seen eating the popular Nigerian delicacy, Pounded yam and Egusi soup with his dad. Fans trooped to his comment section to commend the singer for exposing his son to the Yoruba culture while others have gushed over Zion’s cuteness.

Update: Lagos state government bans religious gathering of over 50 worshipers

In a bid to curtail the spread of coronavirus in the state, the Lagos state government, in agreement with religious leaders, has banned all religious congregational service of over 50 worshipers.

The decision was reached after a meeting between the state government and religious bodies which comprised of members of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and Muslim leaders.

Reading a statement after the meeting which held at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre in Alausa, the state Commissioner for Home Affairs, Prince Anofiu Elegushi said the groups agreed that all large religious gathering of over 50 people should be suspended immediately. He said the suspension would last for four weeks, with a necessary review carried out if need be.

He also announced that a 15-member committee comprises representatives of Muslims and Christians in the State has been set up to ensure the enforcement of the ban. Explaining why the figure was pegged at 50, the Commissioner said it would be easier to trace 50 people .

“We hereby agree we should suspend all religious congregation that is over 50 within the state for four weeks. While the constitution allows for freedom of association and worship, we are of the opinion that we should exercise our rights with extreme caution so as to avoid contacting and spreading of this disease. We hereby appeal to you to please pay close attention to people coming into our places of worship, anyone found showing symptoms of this disease should immediate be isolated and reported to the appropriate authorities.

“We should put in place measures that will ensure cleanliness of our environment bearing in mind that, cleanliness is next to Godliness. Aside our normal ablutions, our worshippers should be encouraged to make use of hand sanitizers, avoid bodily contacts as much as possible and ensure safety measures in and around their places of abode.” he said

Speaking on the ban, the Chief Imam of Lagos State, Sheikh Oluwatoyin Abou-Nolla, said the move is commendable and urged all Muslim leaders to abide by the decision and to also make personal hygiene a priority.

The CAN Chairman, Apostle Alexander Bamgbola on the other hand, said the nation was at a critical point, stressing that since the outbreak of the coronavirus, Christians had been praying.

“We are at a critical moment in Nigeria, since we heard this, we have been praying. We have listened carefully to one another, particularly the government. The responsibility of every government is to protect the lives of the people.

We must be proactive and take preventive measures. It is no longer the issue of religion but survival. We are going to accelerate the education of our people. We must listen to the instruction of the government and take the instruction seriously. We agree with the action of the government” he said

Lagos recorded four new cases of Coronavirus in the state today March 18th.

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