Gospel artist, Yinka Ayefele was spotted recently performing on stage and at the same time preventing himself from the deadly coronavirus.
In the picture, the singer was seen using handkerchief to cover more than half of his face while he was singing at an event. It is obvious that so many people are putting the necessary preventive measures in place, not even our celebrities are left out.
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, has said that God told him, in the beginning of the year that there’d be a compulsory holiday worldwide, and that he would use the plague to prove to the whole world that he is still the Almighty God.
He said this during a sermon in his church on Sunday morning.
In his words;
He told me loud and clear that this year, the whole world is going to be on compulsory holiday. I know the last time we got close to the world being on holiday. It was after 9-11. Remember there was this attack in America on the World Trade Center towers that all planes were grounded, at least around America.
So when he said the whole world is going to be on compulsory holiday, I thought maybe something like that is going to happen. Now, if that is what it meant and somebody had prophesied it and it happened, the Interpol would have come and picked the follow and said you had about the plot, you knew when they were planning this thing and you didn’t speak.
But now, the compulsory holiday is here. You can see the major nations of the world locking down. The smaller nations are also going to be locked down. This is because nobody wants to travel by air because if you travel by air and there is just one person on that plane that is infected, they would look for you and put you on Quarantine.
Compulsory holiday because my daddy says he wants to show the world that he is still the one in control. He wants to show those of us who thinks hat we are someone that Heaven is still his throne and the whole eart, his foot stool. So if you think that you are big, he is compel you to seat down at home and not move at least for two weeks.
The good news about this is that as soon as he has proved to the whole world that he can shut down the whole earth if he wants, then he would remove the plague.
How long before that happens, I am sorry I can’t tell you but from the look fromthe look of things, he is already achieving his purpose if he stops the plague now. The world by now should know that there is someone called the Almighty” he said
The clergyman added that Coronavirus would never be washed away like some prophets have predicted. He said the only thing is the virus would subside but that it will never go away.
Rangers International FC forward, Ifeanyi George, has died in a car accident in Abudu, near Agbor, Delta State.
The striker was involved in the crash on Sunday on his way to Lagos from Enugu following the suspension of the Nigeria Professional Football League due to the coronavirus pandemic.
George was with two other teammates when their vehicle ran into a stationary heavy-duty truck along Onitsha-Agbor-Benin road.
“We just heard of this disturbing news,” Rangers general manager, Davidson Owumi, was quoted saying.
“We call for prayers in this hour of pains.”
George had been suffering a waist injury for the past three weeks and was reportedly told not to drive even in Enugu.
Ghana has closed all its borders to human traffic to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The closure, however, will not apply to goods, supplies and cargo, President Nana Akufo-Addo said in a televised address on Saturday.
The country also confirmed its first death from the disease.
“All our borders, that is, by land, sea and air, will be closed to human traffic for the next two weeks beginning midnight on Sunday,” he said.
All travellers arriving in the country before midnight on Sunday will be required to undergo mandatory quarantine and COVID-19 testing.
“Anybody who comes into the country before on Sunday will be mandatorily quarantined and tested for the virus,” he added.
Ghana’s Minister for Information, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, had earlier disclosed that travellers from high-risk countries with more than 200 cases of the Covid-19 would not be allowed into the country. The only exceptions were Ghanaian citizens and persons with Ghana residence permits.
Confirmed cases
Ghana’s index case of the coronavirus was announced on March 12.
Twenty-one cases have been confirmed as at 21:15 GMT on March 21. One death, of a 61-year-old Lebanese, who had tested positive in Kumasi, the Ashanti regional capital, was announced by the president in his address.
“Unfortunately one person who tested positive for the virus, but had serious underlying health complications, passed away in the early hours of today,” the president said.
He said all others are responding to treatment with eight being managed from their homes in isolation.
Pre-wedding photos of Samuel Yarling, the groom who slumped and died on his wedding day have surfaced online.
See photos below ;
The deceased’s friend took to facebook to eulogize the late groom and it was really a sad one.
His post reads ;
Samuel Yarling was my colleague while at the Airtel Customer Care Centre. He was a jovial jolly good fellow. We kept in touch even after ‘retiring’ from the call center we chatted and often joked about life and marriage. Recently his pre-wedding pictures sprung up and i was super happy for him. I teased him and we laughed after which i wished him well.
Nigerian OAP, Dotun and Singer Peter Okoye have reacted and taken interest in the video making the rounds on social media which captured the moment a boy mercilessly beat him his girlfriend who was allegedly pregnant.
In the shocking video, the boy is seen beating his girlfriend in the presence of his friends, and the friends can be heard laughing or making minimal efforts to stop him.
Peter Okoye has sworn to ‘carry the matter on his head’ and put in his best effort to make sure the boys pay dearly.
He shared the video and wrote ;
I am not sleeping until they are all arrested! Let’s find them! This video is disheartening! ?????? I believe this happened in Markudi! Cos the guy in red T shirt mentioned it. They better turn themselves over to the police authority in the next 48hrs. Otherwise they will come for them . Swear down I am not gona sleeping on this one!!!??….. and I will keep y’all updated. ? #IdonCarryTheMatterForMyHead
OAP Dotun, in his reaction, took to Instagram to share the photo of one of the boys involved in the assault, writing ;
This is one of the faces of the faceless bastards that beat up that young lady in the viral video @jude_faga_jr … please make sure you fish this animal out… you will never in your entire life do this to anyone talkess of a woman again.. @peterpsquare I am with you 100% .. fish this bastard out guy
The identity of the boys involved beating a girl mercilessly in a viral video has surfaced online.
In the shocking video, the boy is seen beating his girlfriend in the presence of his friends, and the friends can be heard laughing or making minimal efforts to stop him
It was alleged that he beat her up after she told him she’s pregnant and he’s responsible for it
See video below;
More details have now emerged about the viral video.
One of the boys has been identified as Moses Chiuta.
Activist Ukan P. Kurugh, who said he spoke with the victim, claims Moses is the one who beat the girl.
Moses is an upcoming musician who goes by the name, King Marett The Entertainer on Facebook.
A screenshot of a chat explaining why he beat her up has also been shared
Another person who has been accused of being involved in the assault is one Jude Faga Junior. In the video, voices can be heard calling the attacker “Junior”.
According to reports, the incident happened in Wadata, around Community Secondary School, Makurdi, Benue State.
Retired Italian Footballer and AC Milan legend, Paolo Maldini, who is currently the club’s technical director has tested positive for coronavirus alongside his 18-year-old son, Daniel Maldini.
Maldini and his son who plays as a midfielder for the club were both diagnosed with the disease after experiencing symptoms.
The Serie A club announced that Paolo and Daniel Maldini are both well and have already been in self-isolation for two weeks.
A statement on Milan’s website read:
‘AC Milan confirms that Paolo Maldini, the club’s technical director, became aware of contact with a person who subsequently tested positive for coronavirus and began to display symptoms of the virus himself.
‘He was administered with a swab test yesterday, the result of which was positive. His son Daniel, a forward in AC Milan’s youth team who had previously been training with the first team, also tested positive.
‘Paolo and Daniel are both well and have already completed two weeks at home without contact with others. They will now remain in quarantine until clinically recovered, as per the medical protocols outlined by the health authorities.’
The first case of coronavirus (COVID-19) has been recorded in Oyo state, the Governor of the state, Seyi Makinde confirms.
In a statement by the governor on Sunday morning, he says;
“The COVID-19 confirmation test for the suspected case at Bodija has come back positive. The result was released at 17:35pm of March 21, 2020.
“A follow-up on the Ekiti COVID-19 case revealed that the deceased was picked up directly from Lagos Airport to a private apartment in Ona Ara Local Government Area.
“The health authorities have contacted the family concerned and the community has been alerted for intensified contact tracing and self-isolation of identified close contacts. The information given that he stayed in some hotels in Ibadan has been found to be false.
“Another returnee from Texas, USA, has also been identified at Oluyole Local Government Area. She has been kept in self-isolation with close monitoring by the State Epidemiological Team. All recent returnees are again urged to identify themselves to Ministry Officials and self-isolate for 14 days.”
The Nigerian Centre for disease control, NCDC has revealed via their official twitter page that three new cases of Covid19 has been confirmed in Nigeria.
This brings the total number of cases to 25.
The tweet reads ;
Three new cases of #COVID19 have been confirmed in #Nigeria
As at 06:45am on the 22nd of March, there are 25 confirmed cases of #COVID19 recorded in Nigeria
Of the 25 confirmed cases, 2 have been discharged, with no death
All 3 cases were reported in Lagos State, & have travel history to high-risk countries in the last 7 days
We’re working closely with Lagos state ministry of health to identify & follow up with contacts
If you‘ve returned to Nigeria from any country in the last 14 days, please stay in self-isolation
The Lagos state government has limited all social gatherings in the state to 20 persons, cancelling its initial order of 50 persons.
The state governor had earlier announced that social gatherings including religious gatherings would not be allowed to hold if there are more than 50 persons.
However, in a publication released by the state Ministry of Information and Strategy, the state government says the approved number for social gatherings has been reduced to 20 persons.
A young doctor has been hailed as the HERO after she suspected the index case of COVID-19 in Nigeria.
The Ogun State government released a statement appreciating the effort of the female doctor, Dr. Amarachukwu Karen Allison who suspected the 1st coronavirus case in Nigeria.
Dr. Amarachukwu Karen Allison works for Lafarge Nigeria and her swift action led to the early diagnosis of the disease in the Italian man causing a rapid containment of coronavirus in the country.
The Ogun State Government appreciates the young female doctor who suspected the index case in Nigeria in our State, Dr. Amarachukwu Karen Allison of Lafarge Nigeria. Her singular brillaince led to the early diagnosis and rapid containment of the first Covid-19 infection in
Our appreciation also goes to Lafarge Nigeria for their cooperation with Ogun State in managing and curtailing the spread of the disease within the state. Ogun State under the leadership of the Executive Governor ,His Excellency Prince Dapo Abiodun @dabiodunMFR
Juventus forward Paulo Dybala has confirmed he and his girlfriend Oriana Sabatin have tested positive for coronavirus, though he says neither of them are displaying any symptoms.
The Argentina international was tested for the disease last week and is currently self-isolating at home.
“Hi everyone, I just wanted to inform you that we have received the results for the Covid-19 test and both Oriana and I have tested positive,” Dybala posted on Twitter.
“Luckily we are in perfect condition. Thanks for your messages.”
A statement on the Juventus website read: “Paulo Dybala has undergone medical tests that revealed a positive result for Coronavirus-Covid 19. He has been in voluntary home isolation since Wednesday, March 11.
“He will continue to be monitored, following the usual regime. He is well and is asymptomatic.”
Dybala is the third Juventus player to test positive for the coronavirus after Daniele Rugani and Blaise Matuidi.
Award winning actress, Bukunmi Oluwashina has reacted to reports that she is a lesbian.
The Nollywood thespian debunked the rumours saying that even though she dresses like a Tomboy she is not in any way a lesbian and that she has numerous boyfriends.
The actress who recently became a producer cum director after she worked on her personal project titled “Traffic”, made the statement in a chat with newsmen.
She said;
“Tom boy does not mean you are a lesbian, as a matter of fact, I don’t get to keep girlfriends (Female friends) closer like I do keep my boy friends. The closest people around me are all guys, plenty. And all we do is to discuss business not prick (Laughs). Productive conversation is the only thing that can get me addicted to someone. I’m not that romantic like people think. I’m a freaking introvert”.
“But When its time for you all to meet my man, when he shows up, you probably see him. Not promising though because I love a private life. I always don’t like talking about or posting the most beautiful part of my life on the media, because people ruin beautiful things. I kinda have anthropophobia. But God would help me when that time comes sha. The most important thing now is hustle”, she added.
Onyinyechi Nmecha, a recent Computer Science graduate of Nnamdi Azikwe University (UNIZIK) took to her Facebook page to share her inspiring story.. and it’d bring you close to tearrs!
Onyinyechi says she was the Best Graduating student from Computer Science in UNIZIK, and she’s sharing her story with hopes it’d inspire someone.
“About a week ago, I was joined by families, friends and well wishers to celebrate the 14th Convocation ceremony of Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka .The event to me was not just to participate in the Convocation ceremony but also celebrate myself and and everyone who contributed in the journey as I was awarded the best graduating student from my department (Computer Science Department).While family and friends + the entire Zuckerville was celebrating me, I was busy reflecting on not just what has past but also what’s ahead of me.
The journey from being a sales girl to finding myself at NAU prescience, Mbaukwu to joining other 2015 freshers to being a bunkie at Unizik female hostel, to building a Technology platform focused on changing the educational sector accross the globe starting from Africa, to finding myself at Florida, United States of America to being the #BGS from my department.I have pondered on so many #To-Dos including what the future holds for nwa Nmecha.
I counted my blessings and couldn’t name the ones to come, I remembered thousands of friends who stood behind me as I walked through the journey of who I am today. Indeed I have the best of friends. I counted and recounted the doors shut before me, opportunities missed and the ones I couldn’t attempt.With lots of expectations from family and the society, I know I have gotten myself into something bigger than the little picture I have painted but I trust with God, I can do all things through him that strengthens me.
The younger siblings are looking up to big sis, the entire community are hopeful, the church is waiting for the return, I couldn’t hold but become #RadicallyIntentional.Special thanks to God almighty, my ever loving parents and siblings, my super supportive lecturers especially Solu Onyesolu, my office supermen and women, the Extraclass Team, the ZuckerFam, Hon. Maria Ude Nwachi, Hon. Nonso Smart Okafor, Chu KA, Pascal Okeke, Chukwunonso Nzekwe, the Abịa State government, the Tony Elumelu Foundation, My Bigger Boss Jide Awe, The Nigeria Association of Computer Science Students (NACOSS National), The Nigeria Computer Society (NCS), the Computer Professionals of Nigeria (CPN), the Young Innovators of Nigeria (YIN), the Startup Anambra Team, the YALI Anambra team, and so many of you too numerous to mention.Chukwu goziere m unu niile.
Thank you for your wishes and prayers. God bless you once again.As the journey to becoming a new me just began, I am intentionally focused on creating this new version but also trusting God for what he can do.#LetsKeepBuilding#OnyinyechiNmech“
A Nigerian man has been confirmed dead while preparing for his wedding today March 21 in Jos, Plateau State capital.
Recounting how the incident occurred, an eyewitness said the deceased identified as Samuel Yarling had gone to pick his wedding suit at his sister’s house at about 12am but slumped and sustained a slight bruise on his head.
Samuel was treated at a nearby patent medicine store before leaving for a guest house where he was expected to sleep in. However upon arriving the guest house, he began vomiting uncontrollably. Samuel who was then rushed to Bingham University Teaching Hospital for treatment, was confirmed dead on arrival.
Samuel Yarling was preparing to marry his bride, Miss Helen Weze, a nurse who according to the family is currently on admission at the Bingham University Teaching Hospital (BHUT) after going into shock on learning about her soon-to-be husband’s death. The couple’s wedding was scheduled to hold at ECWA Seminary Church Faringada, Jos.
Meanwhile late Samuel’s friends have taken to Facebook to mourn his death.
Nathaniel Audu wrote;
Samuel Yarling was my colleague while at the Airtel Customer Care Centre. He was a jovial jolly good fellow. We kept in touch even after ‘retiring’ from the call center we chatted and often joked about life and marriage. Recently his pre-wedding pictures sprung up and i was super happy for him. I teased him and we laughed after which i wished him well.
Today was meant to be one of his happiest days but as fate would have it, he slummed and died today while getting ready for the great event.
Its been a day of sober reflection. Life is empty. Life is full of mysteries. May God heal and console all those grieving around the world.
May he grant us the wisdom to number our days and be straight in our dealings. Indeed this is not our home.
Macky Moses wrote;
WHAT A WORLD! A groom-to-be, Mr Samuel Yarling, of Lamingo, Jos, has reportedly died on his wedding day leaving his bride-to-be and both families devastated. The wedding which was slated for March 21 been today,at the ECWA Church Seminary, had sent two families into mourning after the sudden death of the groom.
Late Yarling was set to marry his beautiful damsel, Miss Helen Weze, a nurse, who according to the family is currently on admission at the Bingham University Teaching Hospital (BHUT) after going into shock, on learning about her soon-to-be husband’s death.
The federal government has barred international flights from coming into the country hours after the Minister of Health Osagie Ehanire announced that 10 new cases of coronavirus has been confirmed, bringing to the total cases in the country to 22 (two have been discharged).
Recall LIB reported earlier that in a bid to curb the spread of coronavirus, the federal government ordered the closure of three international airports in the country. The affected airports are Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano; Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu; and the Port Harcourt International Airport, Omagwa.
However following the confirmation of 10 cases of coronavirus in the country today March 21, the federal government has also barred international flights from coming into Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, and Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja effective Monday March 23 to April 23 2020.
This was confirmed in a statement released today by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and signed by Musa Nuhu (NCAA Director General).
The statement reads;
“Further to our earlier letter on restriction of international flights into Nigeria, we wish to inform you that effective Monday 23 March at 2300Z to 23 April at 2300z, Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos (DNMM) and Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja (DNAA) will be closed to international flights,” the statement read.
“This is in addition to the closure of Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano (DNKN); Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu (DNEN); and Port Harcourt International Airport, Omagwa (DNPO) effective Saturday, 21 March at 2300Z.
“Henceforth, all airports in Nigeria are closed to all incoming international flights with the exception of emergency and essential flights.”
NCAA further revealed that domestic flights would continue operations at all airports across the nation.
This is sad! According to reports making the rounds, veteran Yoruba film maker, Gbenga Ajumoko has reportedly lost his life to the cold hands of death.
This is coming after he was reportedly down with a chronic ailment.
Recall that on October, last year, it was reported that the thespian was critically ill. The Ogun state born actor was hospitalized in Sagamu Remo where he was reportedly diagnosed with diabetes and Hypertension which got his two kidneys affected.
His demise is a big shock to the Nollywood industry, especially the Yoruba aspect. May his soul rest in peace, amen.
It was a tale of Joy turning into Sorrow as a Groom reportedly slumped and died on his wedding day in Jos, Plateau State.
The deceased’s friend took to facebook to eulogize the late groom and it was really a sad one.
His post reads ;
Samuel Yarling was my colleague while at the Airtel Customer Care Centre. He was a jovial jolly good fellow. We kept in touch even after ‘retiring’ from the call center we chatted and often joked about life and marriage. Recently his pre-wedding pictures sprung up and i was super happy for him. I teased him and we laughed after which i wished him well.
Today was meant to be one of his happiest days but as fate would have it, he slummed and died today while getting ready for the great event.
Its been a day of sober reflection. Life is empty. Life is full of mysteries. May God heal and console all those grieving around the world.
May he grant us the wisdom to number our days and be straight in our dealings. Indeed this is not our home.
Days ago, Social media was buzzing about the news of a certain man/Nigerian celebrity who had symptoms of coronavirus, but attended the 7th edition of the AMVCA, last weekend.
Now, a certain Nigerian man has now gone public with his side of the story.
Yesterday, there were reports about how a certain documentary producer, Ifeoma Chukwuogo warned of a suspected case of coronavirus who may have attended the AMVCA and interacted with a number of Nigerian cebrities.
According to her, the man who flew in from the United Kingdom showed symptoms of corronavirus, and he has refused to get himself tested.
Now, the said guy, identified as Seun O, has confirmed that he has been feeling unwell since Sunday March 15, barely a day after self-isolating.
Seun disclosed that he was referred to the Lagos State Government after he went to Lagoon hospital in Victoria Island to get tested.
He also confirmed that screenshots of a Whatsapp chat which has gone viral online was a conversation he had with a friend.
See the whatsapp conversation below;
Serving an update, the documentary photographer said a medical team was sent over by the NCDC to get him tested after he spoke to Lagos State Commissioner for health.
A search on his Instagram page also confirmed that he attended the 2020 AMVCA. Here is a photo of him and commediene Wofai Fada at the awards below;
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
Nigerian Artist, Seun has finally submitted himself to the Nigerian Center for Disease Control, NCDC, in order to get tested for Covid19.
”About to get tested,” he wrote as he shared the video on his social media page.
See video below ;
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.