Early this month, UFC fighter Joanna Jedrzejczyk was left with a disfigured face after she and rival fighter, Zhang Weili produced a ‘fight of the century‘ display at the T-Mobile Arena.
Both female fighters traded so much heavy blows and kicks during the fight that the UFC President Dana Whyte had to offer them extra financial bonuses for entertaining viewers during the night.
Polish fighter Joanna Jedrzejczyk got her face so disfigured that she had to undergo surgery after the fight, but barely a month after the fight, she has now spoken about her recovery process and shared new photos on Instagram showing her healed face.
Big Brother Naija reality TV star and Instagram sensation, Tacha has faced heavy backlash – which she’s become accustomed to – after she shared a video on her Instagram page recently.
The Instagram sensation took to her account to call out president Buhari for addressing Nigerians only on his social media platform, Twitter.
She also talked about the proposed lock down over the coronavirus disease slowly ravaging Nigeria
She’s of the opinion that the total lock down won’t make sense as Nigerians will find it difficult to feed themselves.
Nigerian crossdresser, Bobrisky has asked if the coronavirus pandemic has turned to a Christmas period or public holiday.
The controversial crossdresser took to her Instagram page to express displeasure that people are begging others for money during the period of coronavirus pandemic.
He wrote on Instagram: “Wait, is COVID-19 a Christmas period or public holiday? Why are you asking for money? I weak.
Nollywood veteran actress, Ngozi Ezeonu, about a month and few weeks ago was in an excited state as her daughter, Oge got married in Asaba, Delta State. See Photos here
Colleagues and friends took to wishing the actress’s daughter a happy married life and showered blessings on the union but not long after, unfortunately, there was wild controversy caused by the father of the bride.
According to the actress’s ex-husband, Edwin Ezeonu, she married off their daughter without his consent and as such, trampled on his right and honour as a man.
Edwin, who was exasperated by the fact that his daughter got married in Asaba, Delta state not Anambra which is her state of origin, he laid a curse on her new union.
He went to state that he is native of Nnobi while his estranged wife, Ngozi is from Ogbunike, both in Anambra State, yet his daughter’s traditional marriage was held in Delta State, an act seen as abomination in his community.
In his own words,
“I’m the real son of the soil in Igbo land and I am knowledgeable enough to some extent concerning Igbo marriage tradition in Anambra State. In the whole of Anambra State where I belong, a woman does not and has no legitimate right whatsoever to give out a fellow woman’s hand in marriage. It is a abomination and taboo. As such, Ngozi Denis Ikpelue has no legitimate right and authority to give out Ogechukwu Edwina Ezeonu’s hand in marriage. As long as I and the entire family of Ezeonu and his kindred are concerned, Ogechukwu Edwina Ezeonu is not married. That union is cursed. It is a taboo! What happened at Asaba Delta State on the 15th of February 2020 must be a movie shoot,”
Weeks after his ranting, his estranged spouse who had endured the derogatory remarks from users online over her ex-husband’s call out, shared a cryptic message on her Instagram page which reads,
”My Father My Maker, as I pray, anyone that will cause me pain may I not meet them. If they are already in my life, disconnect me from them in Jesus Name. Amen. “
Nollywood actress Uche Elendu has bemoaned her loneliness, revealing that life, as a single mom of two, is not easy.
She said: “It is not easy not being married and also not having a man of my own. But I have kids who keep me company the whole of my time. I interact with them, take care of them and teach them. As an entrepreneur, I am also making research and relating with my client. I feel the need to be in the company of a man on rare occasions. I don’t really feel bad because I am single. I know I would be in the right relationship when the time comes.”
The movie star also expressed worries after learning that one of her colleagues who attended the recently held African Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA) tested positive for coronavirus.
“I was scared stiff when I heard about it. There were lots of people at that event, so it is expected that there would be exchange of pleasantries, hugging, handshaking, pecking and all. I am really praying that the person that tested positive didn’t spread the virus to other people. If not, it would be a very tragic situation. I hope that at the time he was at the AMVCA, the virus wasn’t strong enough to be transmitted, because lots of people had mingled with family members, friends and more. After the awards, everyone went about their respective businesses. It is really a sad situation, but I am very hopeful.”
Few hours ago, Nigerian singing sensation, Davido took to all his social media platforms to announce that mother of his child and fiance, Chioma has tested positive to the novel Covid-19 after running tests for the disease.
Perturbed by the message, heartfelt Nigerians and well-wishers stormed the singer’s page to say a word of prayer and hope that his baby mama gets speedy recovery.
Davido, in his message had stated that not only did Chioma do the test for the virus, but every other of his crew including himself and his son, Ifeanyi and all except Chioma tested negative to the virus.
In light of this, fans and followers have pondered about the circumstances surrounding the development and wondered if the singer is pulling a stunt but at what cost and for what gain is what has a handful people in doubts.
While some of his fans continue to put him and his fiance in prayers, others who have found the whole situation sketchy have continued to question Davido’s message and it’s in this vein that a video of the singer partying alongside his fiance at a party just five days ago, emerged.
In the video, Davido is seen in close contact with Chioma as they party alongside other people – obviously, should be the singer’s crew members – and this has caused a stir over the singer’s message few hours ago.
Davido revealed that though, Chioma tested positive to the virus, she however hasn’t shown any symptoms and the same goes for himself… in his own words,
We had no symptoms and still both feel perfectly fine but because of our recent travel history we decided to take ourselves and our all close associates we’ve come in recent contact with for the COVID-19 test on the 25th of March.
Now, in light of the emergence of the video that shows the singer in really close relations to Chioma, Nigerians are finding it hard to believe that his test could have come out negative or whether or not, Chioma is actually positive and if all these is just a mere stunt.
Also, a tweet of photos that shows the singer – few days before his announcement – partying in supposedly the same event has since been deleted on the platform which calls for serious speculations over the possible anomaly of the situation.
The tweet was screenshot before it was deleted and it shows the date which it was published – 23rd of March, 2020. See screenshot below,
Here are the photos that were uploaded with the tweet and they certainly commensurate the video that was published recently after Davido’s announcement.
About 100 residential buildings, school and churches were destroyed in an explosion that rocked Akure, the Ondo state capital, on Saturday morning.
The loud explosion happened in the early hours of Saturday, 28th of March 2020, around 1 am, causing the ever busy Akure/Owo road to be split into two with many injured.
According to Nigerian Tribune, the explosion happened less than a Kilometer to Akure airport, affecting many rresidents of the Eleyowo community, and also completely destroying a church and school in the area.
Many people who lived within the church premises were said to be injured while some were rescued by the people of the community. The school with boarding facilities was destroyed beyond repair with roofs of all the buildings blown off.
The spot at which the explosion happened cut off the road, hindering vehicular movement.
Folks on social media are arguing that this may be a bomb blast, while others are convinced that this was an asteroid. While some say it may just be an earth quake.
@YemieFash: Explosion rocked Akure overnight, destroyed houses including Possibility Church building, Ogbese, filling station and divided the road leading to Owo into 2 along the church axis. Source: Radio Nigeria, Positive FM
@Kinglamarr___: If Akure wasn’t in Nigeria we would have known what that loud sound was.??♂️
@EbongJc: Something is going on in Nigeria and its about time we know what’s happening. Just some weeks ago, this happened in Lagos. Now it’s Akure.. Can someone in government tells us what’s happening? Explosion rocks Lagos and Ondo States.
@dafenone_: So something happened in akure around 1am and we don’t know what it is? We just dey see giant hole for ground. We don’t have NASA or all those weird agencies. Can someone consult the Chief Priest???
Instagram Comedian and Skit Maker, Sydney Talker has shared his alleged experience with the NCDC after he showed symptoms of the covid-19 novel virus.
Read Below;
Good afternoon everyone.
I’m sharing my personal experience with our failed healthcare system especially on its inability to respond promptly to this COVID-19 epidemic.
A week ago, I came down with some symptoms similar to that of COVID-19. I tried the @NCDCgov hotlines several times for about 2 days before I got a response stating that since I have not started showing ALL signs & symptoms plus I have no recent international travel history or contact with a confirmed COVID-19 patient I wouldn’t be attended to.
I took to Twitter later that day expressing my displeasure for the response I got and most people including the @NCDCgovdismissed it as a skit or probably an attention seeking video.
My symptoms continued to persist and I reached out to the @LSMOH through the hotlines all to no avail before contacting them on Twitter via @08000CORONA where I got a call the following morning.
I was told to get a cough syrup and mix lemon in hot water and take these liquids every morning and evening.
I carried out these practices for 2 days with a little relief or so I thought, up until yesterday where I had serious difficulty breathing.
I was rushed to a private hospital where I was rejected because of my symptoms, and was referred to the Mainland Hospital (Formerly Infectious Disease Hospital, Yaba, Lagos).
Video evidence where he was taken to a private hospital in Lekki. (Above)
Upon my arrival at the Mainland Hospital, the doctors on ground reluctantly attended to the case after questioning me.
Some of the doctors dismissed it almost immediately stating that the signs and symptoms plus possible confirmed contact did not fit the profile of a COVID 19 case.
A sample was eventually collected for testing after we insisted on NOT leaving without a test being carried out. While the test was ongoing 2 persons were immediately admitted into the Isolation Ward based on the fact that they had possible contact with a confirmed case.
Video evidence where he was taken to Infectious Disease hospital in Yaba. (Above)
We were later referred again from the Mainland Hospital to Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) for medical examination.
On getting to LUTH we were halted at the entrance of the Accident & Emergency Ward and told to wait outside.
We were questioned from a distance on the symptoms I was experiencing.
After questioning, the doctor said this was a possible case of COVID 19 and referred us back to Mainland Hospital Yaba stating that they do not have adequate gear and facilities to handle such a case.
All these took place within the hours of 11pm and 5am while I was still having difficulty breathing, dry cough and my hands and feet were numb.
We eventually decided to head back home as there was no HOPE in sight of being attended to. We placed a call across to a Nigerian trained Consultant based in the US who prescribed some medications to subdue the symptoms and instructed us to carry out certain tests.
What kind of lie is this????? you didn’t reach out to me and I wasn’t doing a skit. Please all I want is to be tested because the symptoms get worse by the day https://t.co/Crgs2ucIZK
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has donated his former residence at the Presidential Hilltop, Abeokuta, Ogun State as an isolation centre for victims of the dreaded Coronavirus disease.
Obasanjo’s media assistant Kehinde Akinyemi who confirmed the development, said the 32-room apartment located off the Presidential Boulevard in Oke Sari, Abeokuta has been handed over to the Ogun State government for immediate take over. The apartment also has a standby generator.
Akinyemi added;
“And I think those who can in one way or another assist in this situation should do so.”
Nigeria’s Minister of Finance, Zaina Ahmed, has said the country will go into recession if the Coronavirus pandemic persists longer than six months.
She made this known when she appeared on Channels TV on Friday March 27.
“We are hopeful that this pandemic will be limited in time. If it is an average of three months, we should be able to close the year with positive growth. But if it goes longer than that – six months, one year – we will go into recession.” she said
Law enforcement agents in Anambra state, prevented a burial ceremony from taking place, due to the recent outbreak of coronavirus in the country.
Nigerians have been advised to shun large gatherings and practice social distancing in an effort to curb the spread of the disease. Hence it was pertinent such ceremonies (e.g burials) which tends to draw large crowds be halted in order to adhere to the directive.
In the video making the rounds on social media, the enforcement agent can be seen announcing that anyone who is not an immediate relative to the deceased should leave the premises.
Watch the video below;
As at 11:55pm 27th March, there are 81 confirmed cases of #COVID19 reported in Nigeria. 3 have been discharged with 1 death.
The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, has said the state may witness up to 39,000 cases of coronavirus.
The commissioner implored people to adhere to the social distancing advice of the state government to check the spread of the disease.
He said ;
“Our mathematical modelling shows that the worst-case scenario is that we may see up to 39,000 cases in Lagos, but if everyone practises good social distancing, the figure will be limited to 13,000.
“If we add social distancing to active contact tracing, then we will be able to bend the curve further. The figures may seem alarming at this point, but this is just to emphasise to the Lagos community to follow instructions of the incident commander to make sure that we practice social distancing.
“Looking at the same timeframe from the introduction of the index case, you can see that Lagos State is not seen anywhere near what Spain, Italy, and Iran are showing. So, at weeks two and three of our index case, we are flat; and at week four, we have 37 cases; while at the same fourth week, Italy, Iran, and Spain had more than 20,000 cases.”
Former Big Brother Naija contestant, Frodd has taken a swipe at one of his followers on his Instagram page after the latter said he should be tested for the Covid-19.
Frodd was among the large number of guests who graced the AMVCA 7 in Lagos where it was revealed that a carrier of the virus was also present at the event and as such, everyone who participated in the event should self-isolate for at 14 days.
It’s been 12 days since the AMVCAs and majority of the attendees are yet to come out to state that they’ve been infected with the disease only that they’ve been self-isolating as prescribed by the NCDC.
Frodd took to his page to share that he also has been participating in the self-isolation activity but a follower of his was of the notion that he should go for a test rather than isolate himself alone.
This caused a flare from the ex-BBN housemate and had him rain thunder on the follower’s head… Read their exchange below,
Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu has reportedly ordered the investigation of the act of vandalism that was carried out by some Police Officers in a vide that’s been making the rounds on the internet.
The video has been making the rounds online with many netizens questioning why the security operatives had to take such violent action, destroying valuable properties.
It’s no doubt that the crackdown that occurred in the video was no more than a display of the tough measures introduced by the state government to contain the spread of the Covid-19.
Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-olu had earlier in the week ordered that all open markets and stores, except for sellers of food, medicines, medical equipment and other essential life-saving products, be closed for seven days.
In reaction to the video that’s sparked lots of mixed reactions online, the IGP condemned the officers’ ‘unprofessionalism and highhandedness’.
He directed the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Odumosu Olusegun, to investigate the incident and commence disciplinary actions against the officers involved.
“The IGP notes that we are now in extra-ordinary times – a global state of emergency. Police officers involved in the enforcement of restriction orders and other law enforcement functions must therefore exercise their discretionary powers with utmost sense of professionalism, compassion and respect for the citizens,” a police statement read.
The Inspector General of Police, IGP M.A Adamu, NPM, mni has condemned the apparent unprofessionalism and highhandedness exhibited by the Police officers as shown in this trending video. https://t.co/jxThV19RlR
Davido’s Fiance, Chioma Avril Rowland, has tested positive for coronavirus, Davido announced on his social media pages.
Hey everyone ! I came back recently from America after cancelling tour. My fiancé Chioma also came back from London recently with our baby.
We had no symptoms and still both feel perfectly fine but because of our recent travel history we decided to take ourselves and our all close associates we’ve come in recent contact with for the COVID-19 test on the 25th of March.
Unfortunately, my fiancé’s results came back positive while all 31 others tested have come back negative including our baby.
We are however doing perfectly fine and she is even still yet to show any symptoms whatsoever.
She is now being quarantined and I have also gone into full self isolation for the minimum 14 days.
I want to use this opportunity to thank you all for your endless love and prayers in advance and to urge everyone to please stay at home as as we control the spread of this virus! Together we can beat this!
Love, D Red heart
Hey everyone ! I came back recently from America after cancelling tour. My fiancé Chioma also came back from London recently with our baby. We had no symptoms and still both feel perfectly fine but because of our recent travel history we decided to take ourselves and our all 1/2
The Lagos state government has offered to provide food items at the doorsteps of residents who are currently indoors in their effort to curb the spread of coronavirus.
This was made known by Babajide Sanwo-Olu on his social media page and he says the idea is to alleviate the sufferings of the people as it plans to give the food items to about 200,000 households containing six members in the first instance.
Among the food items to be distributed to residents are bags of rice, gari, beans, bread, pepper, drinking water, vitamins, among others, adding that the gesture is a continuous process.
In his words ;
“I am happy to announce an economic stimulus package to help our residents cushion the effects of our #StayAtHome directive to stop the spread of #COVID19.
“This first stage is targeting 200,000 households at an estimation of six people per household. We hope to ramp it up quickly.
“The stimulus package will contain bags of rice, beans, gari, bread, dry pepper, drinking water and vitamins. We want each ration to last for 14 days as we continue to evaluate the impact of #COVID19.
“Please stay home with your loved ones. We want the best for you.”
I am happy to announce an economic stimulus package to help our residents cushion the effects of our #StayAtHome directive to stop the spread of #COVID19.
This first stage is targeting 200,000 households at an estimation of 6 people per household. We hope to ramp it up quickly. pic.twitter.com/QiqeaM9eSJ
A heartbreaking video making the rounds on social media captures the moment a heavily pregnant 39 year old mum, Karen Mannering, revealed the anguish she faces as she battles to save herself and unborn child after contracting the deadly coronavirus.
Karen is bedridden in a British hospital’s Intensive Care Unit and filmed an emotional video showing herself struggling to breathe as a result of the attacks to her immune system caused by the deadly virus.
Sharing the video, she wrote ;
‘I am 39 years old and I am 26 weeks pregnant nearly with my baby. I have just been told that I have Covid-19 and I have been ill for two weeks. ‘I have been in hospital now since Saturday and today is Wednesday. I have pneumonia in both lungs and I’m fighting for me and my baby. ‘It is not worth going out and you might think you wouldn’t but you can get another time.’
‘I have three kids at home and a husband who I can’t see. I don’t know where I caught it from but I’m very ill.
‘I’m telling you now if you are going to meet your friend for a stupid beer or a sea walk because the weather is nice you are going to take this home and you are going to kill someone, one of your family members.
‘Stop going out and listen to Boris, just don’t go out it is not worth it.’
A Chinese company has been shut down in Ogun State after its owner refused to comply with a coronavirus-induced ban on large gathering issued by the state government.
This came after a Twitter user @Psalm_B raised an alarm on micro-blogging website, Twitter.
The Twitter user shared a notice in which the management of the company “Huafu Plastics Industry Co, LTD” told its staff that the “holiday” has been cancelled. Workers were also told to come to work on Sunday as “overtime”.
He tweeted;
AMIDST CORONA VIRUS, PANDEMIC, SOME *CHINESE* GROUP OF COMPANIES REFUSE TO LOCKDOWN IN NIGERIAAMIDST CORONA VIRUS PANDEMIC, SOME *CHINESE* GROUP OF COMPANIES REFUSE TO LOCKDOWN IN NIGERIA
This is real and serious guys and I’m ready to tender any prove/evidence. The workers working in these factory needs your help cause they certainly can’t do anything about it..
One of these companies which produces all kinds POLYTENE NYLON wrote that above N.B(pic attached) concerning their salary which was initially supposed to be paid today. The salary is the only reason these workers will continue working for the remaining days of the month…
Population of people working in these said Chinese companies are over 300 people trooping in and out(day and night). They are five different Chinese companies running their operation in a designated location, These f*ck*rs ain’t giving a hell about the FG announcement
This CHINESE now refuse to lockdown cuz initially they planned working indoor(all workers work inside the factory with no going out or coming in)within the period of lockdown,but the workers disagreed as their safety is important and favorable than d conditions they were offering
They weren’t satisfied, now they are forcing workers to work(either you come to work or get sacked) saying government hasn’t contacted them personally cause they are private organization, these people ain’t even concern about the fact the whole issue originated from them..
They are here acting there’s nothing anyone can do to stop them and I believe their location is what causing all of these nonsense, they believe no government officials can locate them…
These bastards inflates the prices of their goods already and does not want to stop production risking the lives of their workers. They only provide nose mask(we use that for three days before given another) and a one-time sanitizer to wash your hands when going in…
Another scary thing is there’s a particular CHINESE among them who got back from China just less than 14days, we don’t know how clean this man is and here they are trying to enslave us in our own country just for their personal interest.
Reacting on the intel, the company was shut down after the Director General of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), Babatunde Irukera acted on the credible information about the company.
Psalm B later confirmed that the company has been shut down. The workers were however reportedly sent home without pay.
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye has donated Intensive Care Unit beds with ventilators to Lagos State.
The revered cleric also donated ICU beds and ventilators to the Ogun State and Plateau State governments.
According to a statement by the church, the equipment would help the states in the fight against the rising cases of coronavirus.
It read, “Pastor E. A. Adeboye through RCCG Christian Social Responsibility has donated 11 Intensive Care Unit beds across the country fully fitted with ventilators that will be most needed in the care for COVID-19 cases.”
“RCCG through its CSR arm has been very concerned about the loss of lives due to inadequate healthcare facilities in the country and has provided various health intervention activities.”
Commissioner of Police in Lagos state, Hakeem Odumosu, was videoed intervening in the sitting arrangement on a commercial bus to ensure that the passengers comply with the social distancing directive.
In the video that’s making the rounds online, Odumosu is seen insisting that passengers must not exceed two on a seat.
He was in the company of other police officers that had hand gloves and face masks on.
However, Odumosu took down his mask to speak to the passengers.
A Nigerian man from Adamawa state who was undergoing his PhD at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Dr. Chiroma, was reportedly found dead in his hostel room on Friday March 27.
Dr. Auwal Mustapha Imam, who also studied in Malaysia, said that the deceased might have died yesterday but his body was discovered on Friday morning.
He wrote on facebook ;
“A Nigerian from Adamawa state studying PhD at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) Dr. Chiroma has died in his hostel room amidst coronavirus lockdown. He might have died since yesterday, but his body was seen dead today after several hours without seeing him. He is a nice and friendly man, also so jovial.
May Allah forgive him and give the family fortitude to bear the loss. Amin”
Rev. Sister, Henrietta Alokha who died saving her students, laid to rest in Atani -Uromi, Edo state.
Rev. Sister Henrietta Alokha who died saving her students was the principal of Bethlehem High School, Abule Ado.
The sister was hailed as a hero as she reportedly rescued the students under her care before she fatally succumbed to the fire. May her soul rest in peace.
Billionaire businessman, Femi Otedola has revealed that he will donate the sum of One billion Naira to help Nigeria tackle the coronavirus outbreak.
As of this moment, the total number of confirmed cases in the country is 65 with the Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed revealing that there could be even more cases, as practitioners are using ‘contact tracing’ to find over 4,000 more potential cases.
So far, Nigeria has been doing all it can to contain the virus but only 1 life has been claimed from the virus in the country.
In more developments to curb the spread of the virus, state governments shut down activities and encouraged residents to self-isolate.
In the meanwhile, affluent Nigerians and other top firms have been donating to fund the fight against the virus. Popular Nigerian billionaire, Femi Otedola just recently announced his intention on social media.
The Billionaire generously followed in the footsteps of fellow billionaire, Tony Elumelu as the country unites to battle the global pandemic.
Otedola wrote on social media ;
“I will be donating 1 billion naira towards the eradication of COVID-19 across Nigeria.”
“We must all do what we can to flatten the curve.”
President Buhari has reportedly approved the use of four stadia as well as all NYSC orientation camps in the country, as isolation centres in the fight against coronavirus pandemic.
Minister of Youth and Sport, Sunday Dare made this known via social media page this afternoon.
He wrote;
“Mr. President has approved for the Ministry of Youth and Sports to open and make available the stadiums in Surulere Lagos, Ibadan, Abuja and Kaduna as well as our NYSC camps nationwide for use as isolation centers as they are needed. We are in touch with relevant authorities.”
We are in this together. And together we shall overcome. I call on the Youth of Nigeria to be at the vanguard of dissemination of timely and accurate information via social media to Nigerians in their communities. We must ratchet up the awareness campaign for our people.”
