The senate has asked the Fag to consider banning non-Nigerian travellers from countries with high risk of coronavirus.
The request was made today after the Senate adopted a point of order raised at the plenary session by Ibrahim Oloriegbe, its health committee chairman.
The Senator, however, said in addition to the ban, other prevention and control practices, Nigeria should as well restrict travels to worst-hit countries to curb the spread of the virus.
Photos of a police officer in Enugu state covering himself from the head downwards with a large transparent bag has gone viral after being shared online.
In the photos, the officer is seen working on a laptop with his hands also covered with the transparent plastic bag.
It was revealed that the officer covered himself that way after a suspected case of Coronavirus was reported in Enugu state.
“As seen in Enugu. Na just one suspected case wey come out negative… People no wan take chances #COVID19,” @officialnekky wrote alongside the photos of the officer.
Nigeria’s health workers have embarked on a strike in the middle of a pandemic.
The Association of Resident Doctors (ARD), Abuja chapter, announced their decision moments after the third case of Covid19 was confirmed in Nigeria’s commercial capital, Lagos.
The doctors said they deliberated extensively on the health threat posed by the coronavirus scare, their work conditions, and patient care before arriving at the “difficult decision.”
In a statement signed by the president, Roland Aigbovo, the association said the mass action followed the failure of the FCT administration to pay them their basic salaries for more than two months.
Mr Aigbovo said their members have been thrown into financial distress due to the nonpayment of their salaries and despite repeated warnings and ultimatum, nothing has been done by authorities.
Popular actor, Gabriel Afolayan and his wife Adebanke have unfollowed each other on social media amidst cheating rumours.
An Instagram blogger had alleged that singer Banky W who is married to actress Adesua Etomi had an affair with Adebanke.
This is said to have caused a split between Gabriel Afolayan and his wife which might be why they unfollowed each other on Instagram.
The news as shared by gistlover:
“So what led to the divorce, you wanna know who banke was seeing that led to the marriage folding up???
“Hmmmm this table long oooo, hmmmm, he a musician, a legend, he part of WizKid success story, married and celebrates the wife often yet driving another man’s wife, he cute, fair, a good husband (atleast that what he portrays)
“The wife lost a pregnant recently, Guess who, just guess”.
Pastor Enoch Adeboye’s son, Leke Adeboye has shared his thoughts on the Marlian movement which has gained momentum in the last few months.
In an Instagram post the son of the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God shared, he stated that one can’t be a Christian and a Marlian.
According to Leke, there is no relationship between weed and seed.
He wrote;
You can’t be a Christian and a Marlian. There is no relationship between ‘The weed and the seed’.
A term marlian is used to address any real follower of controversial Nigerian singer, Azeez Fashola, popularly known as Naira Marley. The Marlian movement is driven by certain philosophies, belief and views.
Following the confirmation of the 3rd case of Coronavirus in Nigeria, the Lagos state government has called on all passengers onboard British Airways flight 75 that arrived Lagos state on March 13th, to isolate themselves now.
The 3rd case of Coronavirus in Nigeria, a 30-year-old lady, arrived Lagos state onboard this particular flight on March 13th. Efforts are now been made to trace everyone on that flight.
Nollywood actor, Zubby Michael has criticized the organizers of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards over an alleged snub of “pillars of Nollywood”.
The actor who insisted that most organizers of the award are Yorubas, described it as a “joke and highly political”. Zubby also wondered why the original owner of “Living in Bondage” was snubbed while its remake got 8 awards.
Police have on Monday arrested a 21-year-old man who allegedly set three churches ablaze in Kasokoso Kira Municipality in Wakiso District, Uganda, because they preach prosperity gospel and yet have failed to get him out of poverty.
According to a police statement issued shortly after his arrest, the suspect John Reagan Ngobi, told them that he got angry because he remained in poverty.
“That his poverty situation motivated him to buy two litres of petrol and one for paraffin which he used to burn church property with the intent to burn the churches completely to ashes. In his mind up to now since he left the fire burning in these respective churches, he still believes that the churches were completely burnt,” in part reads the statement from police.
According to Daily Monitor, the churches which were burnt include; St Noah Catholic Church Kasokoso under the leadership of Rev Father Mathias Mulumba Kalemba; Liberty church of Christ international for Born Agains under the leadership of Pastor Bageya Vincent; and God’s Tour promising church located in Kasokoso under Pastor Odinga Kadika Nandere.
American Rapper, Young Thug has suggested that the solution to the end of the Novel Coronavirus which has been declared a global pandemic is in the Bible.
The American rapper took to Instagram to share a part of the Bible highlighted with a marker.
The highlighted part is Chronicles 7: 13-14. It reads: “Whenever I hold back the rain or send locusts to eat up the crops or send an epidemic on my people, if they pray to me and repent and turn away from the evil they have been doing, then I will hear them in heaven, forgive their sins, and make their land prosperous again.”
Nollywood Actor, Gbenro Ajibade has moved on to a new woman after splitting from ex, Osas Ighodaro.
He showed off the new girl to the world yesterday (read here) and it elicited mixed reactions from fans.
Gbenro has now responded to the backlash he got and he says there’s more to come to make them ‘mad.’
He shared a photo of himself in a pool and wrote: “#keishabirthdacation.I hear some of y’all mad cos am happy and enjoying myself.Awwww…but I got great news that would get y’all even more mad.Just be patient and save that energy.MAD OH!”
Naira Marley attempted to get the ladies drooling as he showed off his ripped chest in a new video.
The singer went shirtless to reveal his defined abs to his fans as he tried to pull off a sexy look. He also shared a video of the exterior of the house he was in, revealing the quad bikes lined up in the compound.
Sharing the video, he wrote ; “Do you want all or some”
See video below ;
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The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) on Monday March 16, disclosed that the gas explosion witnessed in Abule Ado community of Lagos State on Sunday March 15, was caused by too much pressure on the pipeline.
Southwest Coordinator of the agency, Ibrahim Farinloye debunked claim of the gas explosion being as a result of a bomb blast or Improvised Explosives Devices (IED). Farilonye told newsmen that preliminary security analysis showed that an eight-tonne truck laden with core stone and parked on the pipeline, exerted too much pressure on it. Fuel which escaped from the pipeline after the pressure stayed on overnight, saturated the atmosphere, formed a whitish substance and exploded.
Commissioner of Police (CP) in charge of the Explosives Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Maikudi Shehu also backed claims of the explosion not being caused by a bomb or an IED.
He said;
“I can tell you that there was no IED there. The blast was not caused by IED. I am still expecting the report of findings from my officers to know exactly what happened.”
Also recounting how the incident occurred, a resident of the community said the truck got stuck on the pipeline overnight.
An eyewitness said;
“The truck stayed there for so long and with its weight on the pipeline, the fuel in the pipe which is about eight-foot deep was trying to force its way out. That was how a smoke-like substance started forming from under the truck and soon developed into a cloud that covered the entire area and then the blast.”
This is coming after the management of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) said gas cylinders which were stacked in a gas processing plant located near the corporation’s system 2B Pipeline Right of Way caused the explosion after being hit by a truck.
Actress Lisa Omorodion has cried out over what she calls the discrimination against plus-sized women at the 2020 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA).
Lisa Omorodion questioned why no plus-sized woman made the list for best-dressed celebrities on the night.
Lisa Omorodion wrote:
“The Fashion Industry creates a fantasy world of what women are supposed to wear, and sadly a lot of women struggle to fit into this.This fantasy world always excludes curvy and plus size women, even though the fashion industry continues to laud itself as democratic in the era of Social media and gender equality“It is very disheartening that in Africa, where women are naturally curvaceous,we continue to discriminate against them. At the just concluded Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA) award show, not one plus size woman made it to the best dressed list. Is style and best dressed list the preserve of only slim/ skinny women?
“We have to do better. The global Plus size Fashion Industry is worth a whopping 20billion dollars, with an annual growth rate of about twice the total clothing market. Do the math!
“That represents $20billion worth of buying power. Inclusion of all women in the fashion industry is the way forward. Only then can we say Fashion is truly democratic. To all the plus size women, you are beautiful,stylish,fabulous and worthy of every Best Dressed List #plussizematters#Amvca7#amvca2020”.
“This is even made more obvious when the best dressed lists always excludes plus size women
Legendary Reggae star, Daddy Showkey celebrated his son, who just turned 23, with beautiful words and photos of the young man.
The veteran singer shared photos taken when his son Raymond was born, when he was a boy, and also recent photos of him as an adult.
He also shared an adorable video of him and Raymond spending time together while driving.
“Happy birthday to one nicest human being I have ever seen my son,” he began, adding, “I am very happy to be called Papa Ray! Ba Raymond! I cannot forget today.”
In another post, he wrote: “Happy birthday to my son. Today 23 years ago, I became dad.”
Media Personality, Daddy Freeze has reacted to the video of a Salvation Ministries member, who testified about testing negative for coronavirus after coming in contact with the Italian man who tested positive for coronavirus in Nigeria.
According to man who testified at Salvation Ministries, he and others tested negative for coronavirus after the General Overseer of the Church, Pastor David Ibiyeomie prayed for them and also made him take Holy Communion.
Daddy Freeze, in his reaction stated that Africans believe that religion which is a ”more lethal virus than Coronavirus,” can be used to destroy the latter.
The media personality averred that saying religion can destroy coronavirus, is the equivalent of saying contracting HIV will cure syphilis. He added that the Christianity practiced in most parts of Nigeria is a full fledged religion that bears no semblance to what Christ taught.
Daddy Freeze wrote;
Only in Africa can people believe that religion, a more potent and lethal virus than Corona, can be used to destroy Corona virus . – Saying religion can destroy Corona virus is the equivalent of saying contracting HIV will cure syphilis. – Which virus is worse, religion or Covid19? Religion and poverty go hand in hand. According to statistics, the more religious a nation; the poorer that nation. – Hunger, resulting from poverty kills more people daily than Covid19 has globally. I’m amazed that anyone can make religion a hero in this equation. – And don’t even start with the ‘Christianity is not a religion’ BS. In my opinion, as guided by the scriptures, the Christianity practiced in most parts of Nigeria is a full fledged religion that bears no semblance to what Christ taught! ~FRZ
Actor, Odunlade Adekola has showed that he is a true son of Yoruba soil as he was seen prostrating for Vice president Yemi Osinbajo’s wife.
In the picture, Odunlade who went to pay Vice president, Yemi Osinbajo and his wife Dolapo Osibanjo a visit at the Presidential Villa, Aso Rock was seen prostrating for Mrs Dolapo before addressing the women seated in the hall. This display of humility from the 41 years old has earned him praises from lots of Nigerians.
Nigerians are reacting to a video posted by RCCG general overseer, Pastor E.A Adeboye in which he said that as far as a person is hidden in the secret place of the Almighty, no virus can come near such a person. His comment comes as the world battles the Coronavirus pandemic.
In the video posted on his verified Instagram handle, the clergyman said
“I want to assure you that there is no virus that can come near you at all because it is written that those that dwell in the secret place of the most high, shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I believe that this is a time for God to show you clearly that there is a difference between those who serve him wholeheartedly and those who do not”.
Nigerians are expressing their displeasure over the video. They argue that it is unfair for the clergyman to insinuate that those currently infected by the virus are not hiding under God’s shadow.
See comments and watch the video he posted below;
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Tonto Dikeh took to Instagram to wish her son’s nanny a happy birthday but some Twitter users had a problem with the fact that the nanny’s photo was not used.
The actress shared photos of the delicacies prepared to celebrate the nanny’s birthday. This included cake, salad, Jollof rice, and more.
On the cake was written: “Happy birthday best nanny in the world.”
Tonto went on to express her gratitude and love for the nanny in three different Instagram posts.
Well, some of her followers wondered why she did not put up a photo of the nanny and they questioned her. Someone asked if it’s an “audio nanny”, and one follower brought up the incident with Tonto’s ex-husband where he mentioned that he’s not been allowed to see his son under the guise that he doesn’t have a nanny.
Tonto’s followers then called for the actress to show a glimpse of the nanny, even if it’s just her back.
In one post, Tonto added that she gave the nanny 400,000 Naira as a birthday present.
Well, some of her followers wondered why she did not put up a photo of the nanny and they questioned her. Someone asked if it’s an “audio nanny”, and one follower brought up the incident with Tonto’s ex-husband where he mentioned that he’s not been allowed to see his son under the guise that he doesn’t have a nanny.
Tonto’s followers then called for the actress to show a glimpse of the nanny, even if it’s just her back.
However, Tonto responded, telling them that for security reasons, she can’t show her child’s nanny.
She wrote: “When you become a mother, you will understand the importance of keeping your kid’s nanny private. E get some things wey na only maturity of motherhood fit teach you.”
The Principal of Bethlehem Girls College, Rev. Sr Henrietta Alokha died on Sunday, March 15, 2020, following the explosion which occurred in Abule Ado community of Lagos State.
Rev. Sr Henrietta Alokha who worked hard to rescue some students trapped in the boarding school under her care, died after the roof of the educational facility fell on her.
Winner of Big Brother Naija 2019, Mercy Eke has reacted to the unfortunate demise of Rev. Sr Alokha, who sacrificed her life to save school children.
Mercy took to her Twitter page to praise the Rev. Sr and commiserate with families of the victims: “Not all heroes wear capes “Reverend Sister Henrietta Alokha (sacrificed her life to save school children) may there be jubilation in heaven for the arrival of Gods angel and to the families that lost love ones yesterday may God give you the strength to bear such great loss.”
Not all heroes wear capes ? Reverend Sister Henrietta Alokha( sacrificed her life to save school children) may there be jubilation in heaven for the arrival of Gods angel? and to the families that lost love ones yesterday? may God give you the strength to bear such great loss. pic.twitter.com/IGA584JUTh
Pastor Adeboye has assured his members that as long as they abide with God, they will never contract the virus.
Sharing the message of comfort, the cleric wrote:
“I want to assure you that so far you are in the secret place of the most high, no Virus can come near your dwelling. Remember being able to abide under his shadow involves you living a life of cleanliness. the basic things like washing your hands, keeping your environment clean”.
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I want to assure you that so far you are in the secret place of the most high, no Virus can come near your dwelling. Remember being able to abide under his shadow involves you living a life of cleanliness. the basic things like washing your hands, keeping your environment clean.. pic.twitter.com/HQhnGQOHKx
Nollywood Actor, Gbenro Ajibade seems to have given ‘love’ a second chance.
The ex-Hubby of Osas Ighodaro, took to his Instastories to celebrate a mystery lady on her birthday which was yesterday March 15th. He also shared a video of the both of them dancing completely hands-on-skin.
Idris Elba has announced that he has tested positive for COVID-19, the illness associated with the new coronavirus.
The English actor made the announcement on Monday, saying that he felt okay and he hasn’t felt any symptoms so far.
Elba says he decided to get tested for the virus after he learned that he came in contact with someone with the virus.
In a video posted on Twitter, Elba urged others to be pragmatic by staying home and practicing social distancing.
“This morning I tested positive for COVID-19. I feel OK, I have no symptoms so far but have been isolated since I found out about my possible exposure to the virus,” he captioned a video announcement. “Stay home people and be pragmatic. I will keep you updated on how I’m doing ???? No panic.”
This morning I tested positive for Covid 19. I feel ok, I have no symptoms so far but have been isolated since I found out about my possible exposure to the virus. Stay home people and be pragmatic. I will keep you updated on how I’m doing ???? No panic. pic.twitter.com/Lg7HVMZglZ
Nollywood actress and Billionaire Wife, Regina Daniels is living in a world of wealth and affluence and she doesn’t fail to shoow her fans they way she’s living her best life.
Regina took to her Instagram page to share these lovely photos of herself and her billionaire husband, Ned Nwoko in a private jet.
In one of the photos, the couple were pictured smiling for the camera as Regina gently placed her hand around her husband.
Sharing the photos, she wrote ;
‘Forgive negativity from entering your frequency @princenednwoko.’
Big Brother 2018 star, Ifu Ennada moved to quicky correct a follower’s impression of her and what she identifies with.
One of Ifuenada’s followers left a comment on her Instagram page this morning referring to her as ”King Ifu” and the reality TV star replied saying she is a Queen and isn’t confused about her gender.
Veteran Actress, Hilda Dokubo has taken to her social media page to bitterly react after Senator Abbo was the Patron of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, months after he was caught on camera allegedly assaulting a lady in a sex shop in Abuja.
Hilda wrote ;
Cut the crap
An abuser of women as Patron of Actors Guild of Nigeria is an unpardonable abuse of the rights of all the females in the creative space especially #actors. We must stop every attempt at rubbishing our values as a people with such appointments in whatever guise. Consequently, Senator Abbo #sextoysenator must be delisted from our list of Patrons now
The popular Enugu’s native doctor, Simon Odo, a.k.a Onu Uwa, has explained that he marries a new wife anytime his older wives insult him.
While explaining why he married the 58th wife recently, Odo, who is also known as the ‘king of satan’ said he cannot stomach insolence and unruly behaviours from women folks, adding that he marries new wife anytime he was let down by the attitude of his wives.
He spoke during an exclusive interview with Vanguard at his country home, Aji, in Igbo-Eze North Local Government Area of Enugu State, Sunday, saying “I marry anytime any of my new wives insult me. I cannot stand a woman insulting me.
“If there are 20 dead men in Nigeria for instance, only five of them died naturally. The other 15 were caused by heartbreaks and bad attitudes from their wives. That is why I marry anytime a woman insults me.”
When asked how he provides for his extended family, he explained that God did not make mistakes by giving him plenty children, adding that He provides for all His creatures. He alleged that the actions of humanity have put God in a state of confusion.
“If I want to kill you, I will ask God for His grace. The person I want to kill will also ask God for his protection. The armed robbers on the highway pray to God for the success of their operations, while roads users pray to the same God for protection against robbers. God is confused about the actions of humanity because of their evil actions.
“God has abandoned humanity due to the spate of evils they perpetrate. He no longer answers our prayers because we have no love for Him or our fellow human beings. Children do not obey their parents anymore, this was not the case when I was young. There was absolute respect for elders then.
“There are four of us who people use to dupe unsuspecting members of the Public. The first person is God, the second person is Jesus Christ, then queen of oceans, and myself, the king of Satan. People go about claiming that I am their father and that they can perform all sorts of miraculous healings. To be frank with you, I did not train anybody in traditional medicine, so those people are fraudsters.
“People also go about claiming false prophecies from God, Jesus Christ, and queen of oceans; claiming that they heard from God, and duping people of their hard-earned treasures. They are 419ners and people should be wary of such them,” he warned.
He said that there are deaths of genuine native doctors due to the love for money and materials things in Nigeria, adding that people of his stock who genuinely heal people may not be more than 30 in Nigeria.
Rev. Dr. Eseme Unem and his ever beautiful wife, Pastor Esther, last week dedicated their triplets, two girls and a boy, to God at a special thanksgiving service with friends, family, well wishes and of course, church members in attendance.
According to The Guardian, the couple had waited 18 years after the birth of their first child, a girl, who is an undergraduate, before God blessed the family with these bundles of joy.
Speaking about her experience, the elated mother recalled how she prayed, fasted and sowed seed for the fruit of the womb, before God at His own appointed time answered the family.
She said there were low moments, when she had to grapple with the reality of failed expectations, but was thankful God saw them through such periods.
She revealed other challenges she faced during the pregnancy, and how she spent six months in the hospital receiving treatment before the delivery.
Esther advised expectant couples to be patient, focus on God and shun the temptation to run to different churches looking for solution.
The husband thanked God for granting them the grace to be steadfast and not bow before strange altars, during their trying period.
He said: “It got to a point it seemed we were giving up. But we persevered and God answered us.” The General Overseer said they fortified themselves against external pressure, which helped them to be steadfast in the face of challenges.