There was pandemonium recently at the Nigerian Immigration office, Alagbon Close, Lagos, after a Chinese woman fell down and started vomiting in the public.
Police officers, military personnel, passport seekers, officers of the Immigration and visitors reportedly ran away from the scene without looking back.
According to the Sun, the incident was as if death had visited the place.
The lady was said to have come to the operations department for some visa issues wearing.
She was also said to have come on Thursday but she could not finish with what she came to do so she repeated her visit on Friday.
Coming back on Friday, she was said to have removed her mask and she was being attended to , she started feeling dizzy ,fell down and started coughing and vomiting.
Everybody, both security personnel, workers and visitors ran away not looking back.
The staff said the worst thing was that the health emergency failed to respond to the emergency even after they had promised that they were coming as they held the Chinese woman.
Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, has recorded three cases of COVID-19.
According to a report by THE PUNCH, the index case is an official of the Federal Inland Revenue Service and was one of the passengers on the British Airways’ flight that landed on March 13, 2020.
It was learnt that two other cases of COVID-19 were confirmed.
A medical doctor told The PUNCH that the three patients had been moved to the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital.
He said, “The bad news is that three samples from the FCT (Federal Capital Territory) suspected cases tested positive for coronavirus. We have got in touch with the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital and we are moving them immediately. We will give more details as soon as possible concerning their flights, contact tracing, and other protocols.
“COVID-19 is in Abuja now. One of the passengers on the British Airways’ flight works with the FIRS and he is among those who tested positive. His wife tested negative. We are hoping that all biometric sign-in at the FIRS headquarters in Wuse Zone 5 stops with immediate effect.”
Confirming the incident, NCDC via their official twitter account wrote; “@Fmohnigeria has confirmed 10 new cases of #COVID19 in #Nigeria. Of the 10 new cases, 3 are in the Federal Capital Territory and 7 are in Lagos. 9 out of the 10 cases have travel history outside Nigeria in the last one week. The 10th case is a close contact of a confirmed case”
All new cases have mild to moderate symptoms, and are being managed at the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital and Infectious Disease Hospital, Lagos.
We urge the public to remain calm and adhere to social distancing and other measures in place
Recall on 19th, March 2020, controversial investigate journalist, Kemi Olunloyo revealed that one of the Nigerian celebrities at the AMVCA tested positive for CoronaVirus.
”If U attended #AMVCA2020 and a V.I nightclub last weekend PLS #StayHome at least 7-14 days and #selfquarantine urself. Fever, chills, coughing, sneezing pls get tested, wear mask and stay safe. Isolate yourself, wash hands and pls Celebrities DON’T CALL ME! #CoronaVirusNigeria,”She wrote on twitter.
A BIG Nigerian Celebrity has tested positive for #Covid19. Just like the foreign ones announced, wait for the MSM. Fans don't like me talking about their fave Celebrities. They ask me to mind my business so pls WASH YOUR HANDS and stay away from Celebrities #CoronaVirusUpdate
Nigerian Footballer, Odion Ighalo’s wife Sonia has reverted to her maiden name “Adesuwa”, weeks after she shaded her husband over his sister’s death.
Sonia ignited speculation of a marital crisis after she dropped shades via her Instastory, in which she alleged that her husband staged a party barely a week after he lost his sister.
Though she quelled claims of going through a divorce with her footballer husband via an Instatory post which read “to those of u panicking….Jude and I are still traditionally and above all legally married, No leave no transfer”, she has however reverted to her maiden name after he ignored her birthday yesterday, March 20.
Sonia whose Instagram handle was @sjighalo24 before now, now goes with @desuwa30 on same social media platform.
Nollywood actress Olaitan Sugar has taken to social media to curse her ex-boyfriend, Segun Mayanna, after the latter commented on her Instagram post.
The actress had taken to her page in search of a lady she acted with in past years, and interestingly her ex-boyfriend took to the comment section of the post to blast her.
”Please who knows her whereabouts? I don’t know why i can’t just get my mind off her, funny enough i never met her but i love her and i remember casting her for my first movie in 2012 AREMO ITE but unfortunately all efforts in reaching out to her proved abortive. I just hope she’s doing well ? Pls help reach out to her ? “
Responding to her, the man identified as Segun wrote:
You no know any of her family members? She is a wise woman unlike you that advertise herself on the social media, she is on a low key building her home, no distractions.
In her response to his comment, the actress revealed that the man is pain just because she refused his proposal and he has been stalking her all the time.
Former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili has asked Nigerians to brace up and begin to practice financial prudence as the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic ‘will be severe in Nigeria.’
Taking to her twitter handle, the former Vice President of the World Bank, wrote
”Brace up, Fellow Citizens. Brace up. The economic impact of the #CoronaVirusPandemic will be severe on our country. But do not despair. Make sound personal and household financial choices. Rearrange and realign personal and family Priorities immediately. Keep the Faith’.’
As part of measures to contain the spread of Coronavirus in the state, the Lagos state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has ordered the immediate closure of nightclubs, bars and other social gatherings.
Governor Sanwo-Olu gave the directive today when he spoke at a press briefing. He said following extensive consultations with various religious leaders, the state government has also directed immediate suspension of gatherings of not more than 50 people.
He advised Lagosians to avoid any form of gathering either academic, social, family, professional, political or religious.
This means that gatherings around our event centres and clubs, both day clubs and night clubs, bars etc are also affected by this directive,” he said.
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) in Nigeria has postponed the conduct of the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for school candidates, 2020, until further notice. It was earlier scheduled to commence on April 6, 2020.
A statement released by the council’s Head of National Office in Nigeria, Patrick Areghan, on Friday March 20th, said the decision was as a result of the impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and the “serious implications” it has for the conduct of the WASSCE for school candidates.
“This decision is a demonstration of the organisation’s concern and support for the various protocols being put in place by the Federal and State Governments of Nigeria and the governments of the other member countries ti check the spread of the disease,” the statement in part read
Nollywood actress, Uche Elendu has asked her fans and followers on Social media to make peace with God and calm their panic over the spread of the novel Corona Virus.
The single mother of two shared her concern over the level of unsafeness of everyone who is liable to contract the deadly virus.
Uche Elendu shared the image above and wrote ;
“This is unexplainable but if you’ve suffered for something that is absolutely no fault of yours, then you can relate. We blamed HIV on sexual misconduct, kidney issues .. that one don use cigar kill himself, cancer, haa that one too dey chop processed foods, Now corona virus… that one dey shake hands?? ??Guys lets wake up to reality, the signs are there, we all need to make peace with God and be positive instead of creating panic. Wash your hands thoroughly Use hand sanitizers..
Stay hydrated. Observe social distance..Dont shake hands or hugs. PRAY PRAY PRAY PRAY. May the good lord see us through this? .”
Everyone worldwide is feeling the heat in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
Tiwa Savage has said she’s going back to her sex toys, after spending previous nights alone.
Taking to her Instagram story, the singer wrote, “No cuddle buddy. Lonely nights. Time to charge them toys”
Meanwhile, Daddy Freeze wants you all to know that the greatest miracle ever conceived on earth is science.
The OAP took to his Instagram to diss Nigerians who are obsessed with ‘deliverance healing houses’, noting that religion has now taken a back seat during this time of coronavirus pandemic.
“All the deliverance healing houses are closed, while the real healing houses–the hospitals, are open! It is now clear that medical science is the greatest ‘healing’ miracle,” he wrote.
Singer, Waje took to her Instagram to make a surprising announcement, saying she is going on self-isolation over fears she might have the virus.
This comes after investigative journalist, Kemi Olunloyo made a revelations made a top celebrity in Nigeria has tested positive to Coronavirus.
Recall that Kemi Olunloyo warned Nigerians and celebrities who attended the recent AMVCA award night and a night club Victoria Island to isolate themselves immediately, because of the top celebrity in Nigeria who tested positive to Coronavirus.
After the report, singer Waje who attended the award night took to social media to declare to her teeming fans that she is embarking on self-isolation.
She shared a video explaining the reasons she is on self-isolation, with the caption:
“Self isolation?
Well no reason to panic, just help me tag people that deliver groceries so I can buy a few things.
Better safe than sorry. holidaymode #staysafe and #washyourhands”.
A Video making the rounds on social media shows the moment popular clergyman, Odumeje, visited a shopping mall in Enugu and caused a major frenzy.
At a time when Nigerians and indeed the entire World are being advised to practice Social Distancing, it would not be expected to see a large gathering of people – However for shoppers at a mall in Enugu, they didn’t go by those rules.
Odumeje seemingly showed his benevolent side as he sprayed raw cash in the air and it caused a scene as the shoppers sought to grab as much as they could lay their hands on.
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Reacting to the information going round, that a popular celebrity photographer who attended African Magic Viewers Choice Awards has tested positive to Coronavirus, Big Brother Naija 2018 housemate, Alex Unusual whose real name is Alexandra Sandra Asogwa Amuche has called out the colleagues she hugged at the event night.
The news of the celebrity with Coronavirus attending AMVCA was first made public by controversial journalist, Kemi Olunloyo, before another lady, added that Nollywood needs to shut down and those that attended #amvca2020 advised to self isolate.
On that note, Alex Unusual took to Instagram to express her fears and worries.
Alex shared quite a classy video and wrote, “l Sneaking in now that people are asleep to say something because my own always puts me in trouble when people are awake ?. I would have shut up o but, ??I forcefully stayed home yesterday and I almost lost my sanity to boredom which lit a “justdoit candle in my brain. This is me walking into this weekend with no fear because I heard Coro bobo attended #amvca2020 . Can’t tell how true it is but I know I didn’t leave my room except to that corridor to “smark pishure” and when I sneaked back into my car with my one toe and drove straight home. I didn’t go close to the hall neither did I step into the party and so did many of our celebrirrrrriiieess so don’t even face me ?. Although I had an after parrry in my room with my parrry rice and Aladdin. See darlings, let’s just stay clean and safe. #socialdistancing ??. #stayathomechallenge Day 1.Forgive me @medlinboss for wasting this dress. Meanwhile, dm @medlincouturecollection dress available for order. Wait wait wait ??. I said hi to people before I got to my room ??. Even in the elevator!!!!! Oh my God !! I’m self isolating ??????. #myamvca vlog will be on Youtube soon sha. If you troll me this night, you are either a witch or a wizard or both. *drops mic ? *. Ehen , @nancyisimeofficial did I hug or shake or wave ? @beverly_osu did I …….??. I can’t even remember who and who I hugged. I even went for @swankyjerry ‘s and met party. Mtchew , what am I even saying?, I’m not going out again ???#coronavirus”
Veteran Nollywood actress, Shan George is no stranger to controversies and scandals, but she continues to soar in her endeavours.
The beautiful movie icon, who was recently appointed by the governor of Cross River State to be the Chairman of the Callywood Board had been married thrice and divorced.
Although a grandmother, the 49 year old actress shares her marriage fears when asked if she has plans to give marriage another shot.
“Marriage! Hmmm..to be very fair, one of the reasons that would make me not to consider marrying again is because I am scared. I am an only child and all my life, I have always defended myself by myself, because it was just me. When people bully me, I man up and challenge them. So, right now, little things that seem like a threat to me, I could possibly overreact. It might have to take someone who truly sees me as a sister for anything marriage to happen again. I am just scared, let me carry my cartons of trouble and maintain my lane,”
Former BBNaija housemate, Diane Yashim, better known as Diane Russet, has been one of the most daring former housemates in social circles.
In a recent interview with The Punch, the actress who recently turned 24 revealed that she once “hated God” because of some of the trying times she faced after the death of her father.
She said, “My mother’s prayers have been working for me. I didn’t know that the love I’m getting was going to be so overwhelming and I’m surprised about everything.
“I remember crying more than I prayed. I remember questioning God and for a couple of years, I hated God if that makes any sense. It was difficult for me to get back to where I was with God because I struggled to pray. You know, I lost my dad.
“School wasn’t going fine and I had a lot of setbacks. But looking at things now, I feel that I had to have gone through that phase to be where I am today. That’s why I appreciate things now and I won’t trade my journey so far for anything now.
“My mum has been really supportive because she believes in me. She understands why I’m passionate about my career and has never complained that I’m overdoing things. It’s been all positive vibes from her and even people in the northern part of the country (where I come from) have been very supportive, to my surprise.”
Also speaking relationship with other ex-housemates, Diane Russet said, “I am friends with all the housemates; together, we are a ‘vibe’. We act like brothers and sisters and care for one another. I personally have a genuine love for all the ex- housemates. All that happened at my birthday bash was just us having fun as we had always done while in the house.”
“I found a sister I never had in Mercy Eke. Initially, I didn’t think I would be close to her but I can’t help loving her; she’s really a nice person. She pushes and inspires me to do things that I didn’t know I could do.”
President Buhari has reiterated the commitment of his administration to the welfare of Nigerians especially with the current happenings around the world.
Speaking while receiving the management of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) in State House, President Buhari said:
“I am pleased that you are working with the Ministry of Health on protecting our citizens from Covid-19 virus. You must work to guarantee the safety and security of our pilgrims. As a government, this is now a key priority for us. I therefore enjoin you to ensure that adequate medical provisions and other welfare requirements are afforded our pilgrims,” he said.
The President expressed his delight with the operations of the Commission so far especially, the reduction to up to 15 per cent in Hajj fares.
“I am pleased to hear of the progress you have made thus far especially in reducing Hajj fares by up to 15 per cent. I am also impressed that you are still working to further bring down the cost next year. This is commendable now especially with the recent global events that have impacted on the economy. Such savings will be timely and most welcome to the pilgrims as well as to Nigeria’s economy,” he said.
“However, as you assess and reduce these costs, you must ensure that quality service and comfort are provided for our pilgrims as these are the core mandates of your Commission and must remain your primary goal,” he said.
The Anambra state police command have arrested 75-year- old man, Raphael Mbanyereude aka Papa Okoye, pictured above, for allegedly defiling two sisters aged two and four in Okija, Ihiala Local government area of Anambra state.
In a statement released today Friday March 20th, the spokesperson of the state police command, Haruna Mohammed, said the aged man was arrested following a report by the mother. He said the Commissioner of Police, John Abang, has ordered for immediate transfer of the case to the State CID for discreet investigation.
“On the 17/3/2020 at about 11:am, following a formal complaint, Police operatives attached to Okija Division arrested one Raphael Mbanyereude alias (Papa Okoye)’m’ aged 75years of Okija in Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State. Suspect allegedly had unlawful carnal knowledge with two minors all females, aged 2 and four years(Children of same parent) respectively.
The dastardly act was discovered by the Children’s mother when she saw her children crying and holding their private parts. She then became curious and checked only to discover water coming out and their private parts became reddish as well.
Meanwhile, victims were taken to the hospital for medical examination where laceration of their hymen was confirmed.Suspect has voluntary confessed to the crime. The CP enjoins parents to strictly monitor their children in order to avert similar ugly incidents.” the statement read
The Italian man who brought the deadly COVID-19 virus to Nigeria has been discharged after testing negative for the virus.
This was disclosed by Lagos state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Friday night on his verified twitter handle. Sanwo-Olu wrote:
As the COVID-19 Incident Commander for Lagos State, I am glad to inform you that the index case, the Italian gentleman is now negative.
Through a combined effort of Lagos State, Ogun State and Federal Health Authorities, we were able to limit the transmission of the virus to a single contact.
This involved aggressive contact tracing and containment strategies. However we now have several new imported cases and we hope to apply the same contact tracing strategy along with social distancing to slow down the outbreak which may be brewing from these new cases.
The index patient consented to donating one unit of white blood (otherwise called plasma) before he was discharged today. The blood plasma is rich in antibody proteins that target #COVID19 virus.
The white blood plasma is frozen in our Bio-bank and will be useful in handling new cases.
The blood plasma will be beneficial for the treatment of new patients in the absence of a defined therapeutic drug for #COVID19 yet.
The index patient appreciated the exceptional care and support given to him by staff of the mainland infectious Disease Hospital,Yaba, all members of the EOC / @followlasg.
The EOC team was extremely happy to bid the patient farewell.
Once again, we would like to convey the enthusiasm of our team to do the very best possible in handling incidents of Coronavirus.
The Lagos State government says hospitals in the state have begun receiving patients suffering from Chloroquine overdose. Recall that US President Donald Trump announced on Thursday March 19th that the drug is a possible cure for Coronavirus. Some Nigerians immediately rushed to the pharmacists to purchase and drink Chloroquine as a preventive measure.
The Lagos State government, through the Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Health, Dr. Oreoluwa Finnih was quoted by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr Gboyega Akosile, as saying that some hospitals in the state are now treating patients who took too many quantities of chloroquine, leading to poisoning. Finnih urged residents of the state to desist from the massive consumption of chloroquine in the hope of curing coronavirus, adding that the best to do is to visit hospitals.
The tweet from the Press Secretary reads ;
Please note: Hospitals Now Receiving Patients Suffering From Chloroquine Poisoning, Says Gov @jidesanwoolu’s SSA on Health, Dr @Oreoluwa_Finnih. She urged people against massive consumption of Chloroquine as a measure to fight #coronavirus.”
The Commissioner for Health in the state, Professor Akin Abayomi, also spoke at a press briefing where he stated that no evidence yet to back up claims of Chlorquine being effective in the treatment of Coronavirus
Amidst the pandemic coronavirus brouhaha, Nollywood actress, Mercy Aigbe has decided to make a joke out of the serious issues.
On her page on Instagram, the 42 year old shared a joke about people coming from outside Nigerian. According to her, nobody can brag about coming from UK, USA and China for now. Everyone is keeping it low so they won’t be segregated.
The federal government on Wednesday, March 18 announced the reduction in fuel price from N145 to N125 naira.
The reduction was fixed to take effect nationwide on Saturday, March 21, 2020. But NNPC retail stations had announced that they would begin selling at that amount from the 19th of March.
Following the FG’s new directive, a Nigerian man decided to attempt buying fuel for N145 per litre at a popular filling station however the attendant did not give him the response he expected.
The man simply identified as Olaniyi narrated how he visited the station and ended up buying fuel for N145 then when he told the attendant that the new pump price is N125, he replied ‘Na for television”
“I bought fuel today for 145 per litre at Mobil Filling station Anthony. I told the guy it’s now 125naira, he say na for Television,” he said.
Nigerian actor, Tchidi Tchikere has revealed that he bought Chloroquine tablets at almost 6 times the usual price.
The hike in price comes after Donald Trump wrongly claimed that the FDA approved the drug for the treatment of coronavirus.
In a press briefing on Thursday, March 19, President Trump said that chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine – drugs used to treat malaria and severe arthritis – were approved by the Food and Drug Administration to test as a COVID-19 coronavirus treatment.
However, the FDA made clear in a post-briefing statement that said “there are no FDA-approved therapeutics or drugs to treat, cure or prevent COVID-19.”
The FDA said in the statement that it is working with government and academic entities that are investigating whether chloroquine can be used “to treat patients with mild-to-moderate COVID-19 to potentially reduce the duration of symptoms, as well as viral shedding, which can help prevent the spread of disease.”
Trump’s statement was far-reaching and so was the effects, as people, including Nigerians, are now rushing to buy the malaria drug, and this has led to a hike in price.
Tchidi Tchikere said he bought a small pack of Chloroquine, which used to be 700 Naira, for 4,000 Naira.
He wrote: “JUST BOUGHT CHLOROQUINE NOW FOR 4,000 NAIRA PER SMALL PACK. USED TO BE 700 NAIRA PER PACK..NAIJA! EXPLOITATION.”
Nse Ikpe-Etim, the Nigerian actress has revealed she has gone into self-isolation.
According to the actress, she just returned from the UK which is one of the high risk areas for the coronavirus. Therefore, she is self-isolation according to the directives of the NCDC.
She explained on Instagram that she is not displaying any symptoms of the coronavirus but will keep isolating till the coast is clear.
She wrote: Hi lovelies,
Yesterday, in the morning, I returned to Lagos from the UK – one of the countries listed as a COVID-19 hotspot by the Federal Ministry of Health.
I am presently in Self-Isolation according to the directives of the NCDC and in constant communication with them. So far, I have not displayed any symptoms of the Coronavirus.
However, I will maintain my isolation and keep people at bay till the coast is clear. I hope everyone is responsible enough to do the same. Avoid public gatherings as much as you can. Wash your hands and sanitize them often. Stock up your home with essentials, while being considerate to others so they too can and most importantly, don’t panic. This too shall pass.
Photos of one of the corps member who died in a fatal accident which occurred along the Ajaokuta-Lokoja expressway in Kogi State, has been shared on social media by his friends.
Comrade Sanni Saliu, a graduate of the Kogi State Polytechnic, was travelling home from Umuahia, Abia State, with another corps member when a trailer rammed into their car, killing them instantly. read here
It has been reported that the other victim is Saliu’s brother.
Friends have gone on Facebook to mourn the corps member.
President of the Loveworld Nation popularly known as Christ Embassy, Chris Oyakhilome on the 10th of March 2020, donated a 1 billion naira Faculty of Engineering building to Benson Idahosa University, in Benin City, Edo State.
At the commissioning of the Faculty of Engineering complex in Benin, Pastor Chris revealed that ArchBishop Benson Idahosa, the late founder of Church of God Mission taught him and others, many lessons while they were under his tutelage.
He said the lessons helped to shape his ministry till today.
Pastor Chris donated N1billion for the upgrading of the Faculty of Engineering of the university, during its special convocation in 2015.
He stated that though he grew up from a Christian home, he met a totally different personality in the person of his late mentor, Arch Bishop Idahosa, when he began fellowshipping in his church many years ago.
“Archbishop Benson Idahosa taught us to be kind to the poor and to support the government.
“He taught us to dress well, he taught us to be clean, he taught us to speak be educated, he taught us to speak well.”
“My dad preached the gospel too. My mother was amazing. They brought me up very well, but when you talk about the ministry, there was nowhere to look but the Archbishop.
“As a minister of the gospel, the Archbishop taught us the word, he taught us worship and praises. He taught us to dress well, he taught us to be clean, he taught us to be educated, he taught us to speak well.
“We didn’t know that anywhere else. I grew up in a church, but the first day I entered Church of God Mission, on a Sunday morning, I thought I had raptured, I thought I was in heaven. It was completely different from where I was coming from,” he said.
Pastor Chris said his contribution to the building of the Legacy campus of the University was part of his contribution to the legacy of the late Idahosa, adding that he counted it as a honour done him.
“We are the legacy of his word, we are the legacy of his message. It is my joy to be a part of this. It is my hope that everyone will think about what he could really contribute to it.
“I am his legacy, you are his legacy, this is our campus, it is the campus of the legacy of Archbishop Benson Idahosa.
“We are his fruits. I count myself highly honored to have been given the opportunity to be here.
“This is one University we all need and we have to have it. It is the vision of God. Think of what you can do. Everything you can do in this University, do it, dream of it,” he said.
Big brother Naija 2019 star, Natacha Akide has been dragged by some Nigerians on social media after she partook in “wash your hand” challenge, to teach her fans how to properly was their hands during this time of Coronavirus.
While making the video, the TV star pronounced Coronavirus as ‘Conoravirus’ and since then, her page has been buzzing with remarks from some Nigerians who feel she’s too big to make such an error.
It was probably a slip of tongue which could have happened to anyone, but some people were obviously not ready to let it go.
The Federal Government has added Sweden and Austria to the list of high-risk countries following the outbreak of coronavirus.
Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, made the announcement at a media briefing on Friday in Abuja.
“We have identified two more high risks countries – Austria and Sweden which were added in the past 24 hours to the list,” He said.
On Wednesday March 18th, the Federal government announced the restriction of travellers from 13 countries identified as high risk countries with over 1000 recorded cases of Coronavirus. They are China, Italy, Iran, South Korea, Spain, Japan, France, Germany, United States of America, Norway, United Kingdom, Netherlands & Switzerland.
. Even in the elevator!!!!! Oh my God !! I’m self isolating ??
