Commotion as Man collapsed and dies after observing Eid prayers in Kano

A man reportedly slumped and died after observing eid-il-fitr prayer in Unguwar Sharada, Kano State.

According to reports, the man slumped shortly after performing the two Rakat (units) eid prayer in Kano.

He is said to have come from an area called Kofar Dan Agundi to observe the prayer in Sharada.

A source told Vanguard: "We don’t know his name, address, and his place of work among other details.

"What we know is he is from Kofar Dan Agundi but he came to observe the prayer in Sharada. He collapsed after the eid prayer was observed.

"His relation and Hisbah evacuated his corpse. They took him back to Kofar Dan Agundi where his burial rites were conducted."

Four children left alone as their mother is still missing

A Mother was said to have  abandons her four children to buy mango without retuning.

A twitter user has taken to his account to express how his neighbor, a mother of four kids abandoned her kids in a pretence to buy mango only for him to wait till late night for her, without her returning. Some people have expressed that something might have happened to the woman while going to buy the mango, because the security status in the country is way unexpected.

 Mother abandons her four children to buy mango without retuning Some others said she willingly abandoned her 4kids after packing their luggages in a bag and laying them outside the house.


 However, some people have suggested that the man keeps the children with him till there is news on the whereabout of their mother. Reacting to this, he asked if anyone would stand up for him if anything goes wrong, incase people start accusing him of kidnapping the children.

Ali Nuhu Nollywood actor Explains why he stopped Kissing

I stopped kissing and hugging in Nigerian movies because of my religion and culture– Ali Nuhu Nollywood actor, Ali Nuhu has revealed why he stopped kissing and hugging in Nigerian movies.

 In an interview with BBC, the movie star said he stopped kissing and hugging in Nigerian movies because of his religion and culture. Ali Nuhu said; “I come from the North, and I’m a Muslim.

 My culture and religion does not allow for that, so I stopped acting in scenes like that. People talk about it all over but I personally think it out as an ambassador of my culture and religion and stopped."

Cynthia Morgan reveals battle with depression,

Cynthia Morgan reveals battle with depression, what Jude Okoye did to her Nigerian singer, Cynthia Morgan has spoken up about her travail after an issue she had with the CEO of her former record label 'Northside Records', Jude Okoye.

 In an Instalive chat with former Miss Globe Nigeria, Cassandra, the dancehall star recalled losing her stage name "Cynthia Morgan", her VEVO account, royalties, Instagram account and other things due to the contract she signed and the record label issue she had with the music executive. According to the singer, she had dirts on Jude Okoye and would have won if she pushed further, but she decided at that time that it wasn't necessary.

 She however became depressed thereafter and had to relocate to Benin to save cost for treatment of an illness that almost took her life. On why she didn't open up at that time, Cynthia Morgan who now goes with the name "Madrina" said wasn't ready to talk as she believed it was a phase of life she would surmount. She also admitted that some of colleagues in the music industry reached out to her, but she didn't say anything because it was all centered on work which she wasn't ready to get back to then.

 The singer who disclosed that she doesn't want to sign under a label anymore, said she is now open to partnership and hoping to stage a comeback.

Gov Okowa of Delta State Pulls Down Niger Bridge Barricade

 The Barricade Erected by Gov Obiano of Anambra State.

The bridge which connects Delta and Anambra States, and leads to other States including Imo and Abia, earlier had a giant gate mounted across the popular bridge, preventing both human and vehicular movements, following the coronavirus-imposed lockdown.

But Delta State’s COVID-19 Task Force on boundary enforcement pulled down the barricade at the Asaba end “to ensure there is passage and movement of vehicles on essential duties only across the border.”

Delta State, in part of their statement:
“You will recall that as part of measures to curtail and curb the spread of the global pandemic, COVID-19, the 36 State Governors agreed on restricted interstate movement of humans and vehicles but only allowing movement of persons on essential duties and vehicles conveying essential goods such as agricultural, medical and pharmaceutical products across borders.

“The Delta State Government thereafter set up the State COVID-19 Taskforce on Boundary Enforcement to ensure unauthorized persons and goods do not find their way into the State and this has helped, to a very great extend to curb the spread of the Coronavirus within the State.

Latest Coronavirus cases and deaths Update around Nigeria

CoronaVirusUpdate 313 new cases of #COVID19;

 148-Lagos 36-FCT 27-Rivers 19-Edo 13-Kano 12-Ogun 11-Ebonyi 8-Nasarawa 8-Delta 7-Oyo 6- Plateau 5-Kaduna 4-Kwara 3-Akwa Ibom 3-Bayelsa 2-Niger 1-Anambra 7839 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria Discharged: 2263 Deaths: 226.

Chinese Doctors that arrived Nigeria to help with Coronavirus Pandemic has gone missing says FG

The Federal Government has said it does not know the whereabouts of the Chinese doctors and technicians who came into the country to offer assistance to Nigeria in the fight against the Coronavirus.

Speaking at the daily briefing of the PTF in Abuja on Thursday, the Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, wondered why there was so much interest in knowing their whereabouts and he told journalists not to ask him the question again.

Ehanire said: “I want to explain first of all that I think not all of them were doctors and I heard that some of them are technicians, but they are staff of CCECC, the Ministry of health is not their host, so we can’t always explain what happened to them or where they are.
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There seems to be a lot of interests in these doctors but they are the staff of a company and I think they are on the company visa. So I will be very happy if you don’t ask me about where they are because they are not really our guests in that sense. .
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But we have been able to learn some things from them by interacting with them from their experience in their country, we shared ideas about what they did in their country in managing
Covid -19.”

New cases of COVID-19 recorded in Nigeria, total confirmed cases now 5162

According to the Nigeria Center for Disease Control NCDC, 58 of the new cases were recorded in Lagos,
 46 in Kano,
 35 in Jigawa,
12 in Yobe,
9 in FCT,
 7 in Ogun,
5 in Plateau,
 5 in Gombe,
4 in Imo,
3 in Edo,
3 in Kwara,
 3 in Borno,
1 in Bauchi,
1 in Nasarawa, and
1 in Ondo.

The NCDC also rectified an error it made in its announcement on Wednesday, May 13. According to the health agency, two cases reported from Kaduna were repeat tests, meaning Kaduna has a total of 114 confirmed cases.

As at Thursday, May 14, Nigeria has a total of 5162 cases of Coronavirus. 1180 patients have been discharged and 167 have been recorded.

47-year-old man arrested for allegedly inpregnating his daughter

A 47-year-old man identified as Uchenna Egbuchulem has been arrested by the Imo state police command for allegedly impregnating his biological daughter.

 The suspect was arrested at Nduhu Alaenyi Ogwa in Mbaitoli Local Government Area of the state on May 12, following a complaint filed by a good Samaritan at the Divisional Police hqrs in Mbaitoli. The victim identified as 17-year-old Adaku Egbuchulem was left in the custody of her father as an infant after her Ivorian mother returned to her country following the end of her marriage to Egbuchulem.

 It was learnt that the randy father has been taking advantage of his daughter and threatening to kill her with a machete if she tells anyone. Imo state's police spokesperson, Ikeokwu Orlando confirmed the incident and further disclosed that the suspect will be charged to court at the end of investigation.

Fuji musician, Wasiu Ajani Tekoye dead and cause of death

Fuji musician, Wasiu Ajani Tekoye dead at 52 Fuji singer, Alhaji Wasiu Ajani Tekoye aka Pure Water is dead at the age of 52. The deceased died in the early hours of Thursday May 14, at his residence in Moshalashi, Alimosho Local Government of Lagos State.

 His family announced that he will be buried according to Islamic rites at the family house by 10am on Friday May 15.


 The statement read; "The family of Olaifa has announced the sudden departure of fuji music legend, Alhaji Wasiu Ajani otherwise known as Tekoye. "Tekoye, 52 died at the early hours of today Thursday, May 14, 2020, at his residence in Moshalashi Area of Alimosho Local Government.in Lagos.

 He will be buried according to Islamic rites at the family house tomorrow at 10 in the morning."

FG concludes plans to evacuate Nigerian Citizens in Canada due to Coronavirus: see details

FG to evacuate 200 Nigerians from Canada on Thursday May 14 The Nigeria High Commission in Canada has concluded plans to evacuate 200 Nigerians who have signified interest to return home due to the global COVID-19 pandemic.

 In a statement released on Monday May 11, the Nigeria High Commission said a Boeing 777 aircraft operated by Air Peace has been specially arranged to fly the intending returnees home on Thursday May 14. ”The plane would pick the prospective passengers from two locations in Canada, namely Toronto and Alberta. The aircraft is expected to pick the first set from the Pearson International Airport, Toronto. From there it will fly to the Calgary International Airport, Alberta, a distance of 2,915 k.m., to load the second set of passengers. The aircraft will depart Alberta for the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, where the evacuees would be moved into isolation for 14 days,”the statement from the high commission read :

The one-way flight will cost each prospective evacuee between 1,130 dollars (N452,000) and 2,000 dollars (N800,000) depending on the class. This will be the fourth batch of Nigerians evacuated from foreign countries. Last Wednesday, 265 Nigerians were evacuated from the United Arab Emirates. On Friday, 253 Nigerians were evacuated from the United Kingdom, and then on Sunday May 10, 160 Nigerians were evacuated from the US. 678 Nigerians have so far been evacuated from other countries due to the Coronavirus pandemic.

Governor Wike gave his reasons on the emolition of hotels he demolished

Governor Nyesom Wike has said that he doesn't regret demolishing two hotels in Rivers state, following the contravention of a total lockdown order he issued.

 Recall that the Rivers state governor's action was trailed by mixed reactions as some called him out, while others defended him. Governor Wike who explained why he took the decision of demolishing the hotels in an interview on AIT, said officials of the Rivers state government were maimed at the hotels while enforcing the lockdown order.

 He insisted that he can't be a happy man if people lose their jobs and means of livelihood, but also pointed out that people should not put others at risk because they do not want to obey laws. The Rivers state Governor who disclosed that most cases of Coronavirus recorded in the state stayed in hotels before being diagnosed with the disease, averred that it is left for the court to determine if he is right or wrong.

 Wike also confirmed that a PDP youth leader led the attack on the task force officials which resulted in demolition of one of the hotels.

A relative to the Ooni of Ife is said to have died of Coronavirus in Brazil

Nigerian man who lives in Brazil, has died of complications from Coronavirus. Babafemi Adebayo died at a hospital in Sao Paulo where he was being quarantined.

 He had been in isolation for 13 days but died from complications on Monday, May 11. Prince Aderemi Abiodun, a member of Odudua Progressive Union, Sao Paulo branch, confirmed Adebayo’s death to Sahara Reporters. He described the death as a great shock.

 He said, “The demise of Adebayo came to us a great shock. The association would assist the family with all of our capacity.” Adebayo’s wife is reported to be related to the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi.

How Salawa Abeni's son, Big Sheff lost his massive weight

Salawa Abeni's son, Big Sheff shows off his weight loss transformation (photos) Big Sheff took to Instagram to debut his much slimmer physique, leaving followers impressed.

 Big Sheff, whose birth name is Sheriff Ilori, is the son of Fuji musicians Salawa Abeni and Kollington Ayinla. He took to Instagram to share new photos of himself looking much slimmer. Friends and followers were impressed with his weight loss transformation .
more details coming on how he did it ..

The Cause of death for Tinsel star, Chizoba Bosah Sam-Boye announced

Tinsel and Living in Bondage star, Chizoba Bosah is dead Nollywood actress and Tinsel star, Chizoba Bosah Sam-Boye is dead at the age of 52. Chizoba who had a long battle with diabetes, stroke and high blood pressure, died on Sunday May 10, after complaining of ill health on Saturday May 9.


 Convener of Yoruba Films & Music Festival, Otunba Omotayo Ogunlade who penned down a tribute to the late actress on Facebook wrote; Chizoba Bosah Sam-Boye my sister my friend. Surely God knows the best. Rest in peace. Aunty Chizzy as I fondly called you. Can't control this tears.

Prof. Agboola Gambari Appointed as new Chief of Staff to President Buhari

Prof. Agboola Gambari Appointed as new Chief of Staff to President Buhari Muhammadu Buhari.

 Prof. Gambari, a Nigerian scholar, diplomat and an indigene of Kwara State was appointed to replace the late Abba Kyari on Tuesday, May 12.

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Lagos State might go on another Lockdown again Says Gov Sanwolu

Gov. Sanwo-Olu says We are at a critical point in the management of the COVID19 pandemic in our state and every resident needs to Take Responsibility for their health and wellbeing. As citizens, we have a great burden upon us, to behave responsibly.

 These times demand a lot from us, in terms of actions and behaviours that may not be comfortable. It is difficult to adjust to the changes, but adjust, we must. As a government elected to uphold the security of its citizens, which includes health security, we will not hesitate to review the terms of Easing The Lockdown if we do not see an improvement in the adherence to our public health guidelines over the next couple of days. Despite massive advocacy, it is disappointing to see the crowd at banks & markets across the state flouting the guidelines.

We will be forced to take the painful decision of bringing the state under lockdown if it remains clear that Lagosians are determined to flout the rules. In the weeks ahead, there will be a change in our isolation strategy as we transition towards decentralization. We will be introducing community management of cases by accrediting primary healthcare facilities for the management of mild-to-moderate cases of #COVID19 patients. Low compliance with the guidelines by operators of commercial buses and the flouting of the directive by commercial motorcycles will not be tolerated and the security agencies have been directed to confiscate any motorcycle seen flouting the rules.

Nigerian nurse dies of Coronavirus in the UK

Nigerian nurse dies of Coronavirus in the UK after spending five weeks fighting for her life in intensive care she died from Coronavirus  after spending five weeks fighting for her life on a ventilator in intensive care.


 51-year-old Onyenachi Obasi, who worked as a health visitor and nurse reportedly died on May 6 at the Queen's Hospital in Romford. Ms. Obasi who had no underlying health conditions told her family that she felt she had a duty to work, and help, during the Coronavirus pandemic. Days after caring for a COVID-19 positive patient, she fell ill before eventually being admitted to the Queen's Hospital, where she succumbed to the disease. Her niece, Ijeoma Uzoukwu said:

'We are just heartbroken. She was really loving, really sweet and a really cute person. 'She was a good example of unconditional love and just loved everyone. She was so giving and always had an ear - she took people as they were. 'She loved her job, but that is what caused her to fall ill in the first place.' 'Any normal situation I would go and see her, and be by her side. But because of the lockdown, we weren't able to do that, and that was really hard for our family,' Ms Uzoukwu said. According to her, Onyenachi left behind a 19-year-old son, who is vulnerable and was dependent on her.

GOVERNMENT LIFT BAN ON RELIGIOUS GATHERINGS TO TAKE EFFECT FROM MAY 10

The council said that this was part of the agreements reached with the state government on Thursday.

A statement issued in Enugu by Most. Rev. Christopher Ede, the state Chairman of CCN, said that church worship services would resume in all churches across the state on that day.

Ede, who is the Archbishop of Enugu Methodist Church Nigeria, said that each denomination must observe all the safety protocols on public gatherings, as recommended by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) and other government guidelines.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the state government had, on March 31, suspended all religious and social gatherings, after announcing a partial lockdown, occasioned by the coronavirus pandemic.
Also on May 4, the state government announced a gradual and partial ease of the lockdown, which permitted certain categories of traders to reopen their shops, but excluded churches and other places of worship.

Ede said: “All member-churches of the CCN, Enugu State, are hereby notified that we have reached an agreement with the governor on the resumption of public worships, with effect from May 10.”

Supreme Court Nullifies Orji Uzor Kalu’s Conviction

The Supreme COURT has nullified the Conviction of a Former Governor of Abia State Dr Orji Uzor Kalu.

Supreme Court holds that Justice Idris JCA lacked jurisdiction to try and convict Orji Uzor Kalu and 2 Ors. Decision convicting them has been set aside by the Supreme Court. Section 396 (7) of ACJA is unconditional.

The apex court, in a unanimous decision by a seven-man panel of Justices led by Justice Amina Augie, held that the Federal High Court in Lagos acted without jurisdiction when it convicted Kalu, his firm, Slok Nigeria Limited and former Director of Finance in Abia State, Jones Udeogu.

It held that trial Justice Mohammed Liman was no longer a judge of the Federal High Court as at the time he sat and delivered the judgement that convicted the defendants for allegedly stealing about N7.1billion from Abia state treasury.  According to the Supreme Court, Justice Liman, having been elevated to the Court of Appeal before then, lacked the powers to return to sit as a High Court Judge.

It held that the Fiat that was issued to him by the Court of Appeal President pursuant to section 396(7) of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act was unconstitutional. Consequently, the apex court vacated the judgement that convicted the defendants and ordered a fresh trial of the defendants.

Kano Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Muazu Magaji test POSITIVE for Coronavirus

Kano Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Muazu Magaji, who was sacked by Governor Umar Ganduje for rejoicing over Abba Kyari’s death has tested positive for Coronavirus.

Recall that Ganduje had sacked the state’s Commissioner for rejoicing over the death of the Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari, Abba Kyari.

Magaji while reacting to Kyari’s death said Nigeria was now free.

The commissioner had claimed that Kyari had so much power that he decided the fate of Nigerians.

Man who killed another man in 1998 confessed to it

The Man I Killed In 1998 In A Fight Over A Woman, Always Appear In My Dreams, Asking Me Why I Killed Him Haunted murderer Jorum Siwela, who spent 22 years of sleepless nights in prison, was yesterday freed on amnesty and immediately embarked on a hunt for the victim’s family to apologise and compensate for the loss. Siwela, a former Chapungu Football Club player, believes avenging spirits were tormenting him as his emissaries failed to locate his victim’s family members for over a decade.

 He killed his rival suitor 22 years ago. Siwela claims violent nightmares, and images of the murder he committed back in 1998, flash in his sleep. “Most of the times I find it difficult to sleep,” he said. “I always dream of the person I killed. The name of the victim was Ullistas Mukowachimwe. Sometimes he appears in my dreams, talking to me. He will be asking me why I killed him.

 “At times I am beaten up by people who I do not see. I feel someone is beating me up so hard despite the fact that I will be alone in a room. The problem that I am facing now is to locate his relatives, my parents have been trying to find them, but without success.” Sources said the victim’s father and sibling were murdered a few months after Siwela’s arrest, making it difficult for his emissaries to locate the relatives. Another uncle to the deceased, who also lived in Gweru, reportedly vanished without a trace.

Number of people Governor El-Rufai infected with Coronavirus

I Infected Four Persons With Coronavirus, Says Governor El-Rufai The governor said Kaduna State had tested about 400 people and now has three testing centres.

Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir el-Rufai, has said that he infected four persons in the state with Coronavirus, all of whom have since recovered. El-Rufai, who doubles as the index case in the state, made the disclosure at the 24th edition of The Platform hosted by Pastor Poju Oyemade. The governor said Kaduna State had tested about 400 people and now has three testing centres.

 He said, “As I announced some days back, we received 169 almajiris from Kano and so far 21 of them have tested positive. We expect more to test positive; the spike in our numbers have largely been the almajiris and other people that have come in. “We have been successful in closing down our state, in reducing the traffic into our state, every case in the state has been imported. “I was the first case, fortunately, I’d say, because it served to scare everyone about reality. COVID is real, it’s not a joke. I was the first case, I got it in Abuja and infected four other people, all of us are okay now. He said

Boris Johnson Names Son After Doctors Who Treated Him For COVID-19

Boris Johnson ’ s fiancee , Carrie Symonds , on Saturday said they had named their newborn son after their grandfathers and the hospital doctors who treated the British prime minister for COVID - 19 . Wilfred Lawrie Nicholas Johnson was born on Wednesday , just days after his father returned to work following several weeks recuperating from the virus and a spell in intensive care. Symonds , 32 , posted a picture on her Instagram account of her cradling her son .

 “ Introducing Wilfred Lawrie Nicholas Johnson born on 29 . 04 .20 at 9 am, ” she wrote . “ Wilfred after Boris ’ grandfather , Lawrie after my grandfather, Nicholas after Dr Nick Price and Dr Nick Hart — the two doctors that saved Boris ’ life last month . “ Thank you so, so much to the incredible NHS maternity team at UCLH ( University College London Hospital ) that looked after us so well . I couldn’ t be happier . My heart is full. ” The announcement of the birth came as a surprise as Symonds , a former Conservative party head of communications , was not thought to be due for several more months . It is her first child while Johnson , 55 , is believed to have at least five other children , including four with his second wife , Marina Wheeler , from whom he split in 2018 . Johnson was expected to take statutory paternity leave at some point in the future , his spokesman told reporters this week .

 The couple are the first unmarried couple to officially live together in Downing Street and the baby is the third to be born to a serving British prime minister in recent history . Tony Blair ’s wife , Cherie, gave birth to son Leo in May 2000 , while David Cameron’ s wife , Samantha , had daughter Florence in 2010 .

Emir of Rano Emirate in Kano Alhaji Tafida Abubakar has passed away.

Emir of Rano Emirate in Kano Alhaji Tafida Abubakar has passed away. May his soul Rest in peace. Amin

Governor of Ogun State Dapo Abiodun Explains the Lock down for Ogun State

Movement not allowed for Lagos workers resident in Ogun (Berger to Mowe Axis, Toll Gate to Sango Otta Axis, Ogun Part of Ikorodu) says Dapo Abiodun Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has said residents of the state who work in Lagos State are not permitted to move out or into the state as the lockdown eases next week.

This was contained in the latest guidelines by the state government over the Federal Government-ordered partial lockdown in the state. Announcing via Facebook on Saturday afternoon, the governor said the lockdown in the state ends on Sunday, May 10, as a result of the initial grace the state was granted. He, however, stressed that the use of face masks would become mandatory for everyone in public places effective May 4.

 He also referred to the order of the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), restricting inter-state movement as part of measures to curb the spread of COVID-19. Partial lockdown would begin in Lagos on Monday, May 4, and business activities are expected to resume in the nation’s commercial capital. A tangible percentage of the working population in Lagos live in Ogun due to its affordable housing and nearness to the nation’s economic epicentre. But Abiodun said this category of people would not be permitted to move in or out of the Ogun as the lockdown eases.

 He said, “All schools remain closed, while students will continue with their DigiClass. “All essential service personnel will continue to work despite the lockdown. “All public religious gatherings remain banned. All pubs, clubs, stadia, public pools, spas, gyms, salons, etc. and all assemblies of more than 15 people remain banned. Restaurants may open on the approved days for take-out meals only. “Burials and naming ceremonies are allowed but there must not be more than 15 people including the officiating ministers. “There is a total ban on interstate travel (outside Ogun).

 If you work in Lagos or any other state but you live in Ogun State, you are not allowed to go to Lagos or any other state and return to Ogun.”

Sadly A Missing Lady that was missing last month has been found dead

The young lady, Adoki Joy, a 400L student of Management Dept, UNIPORT who was declared missing last month have been found dead.

The suspect, Friday Akpan confessed to the police that she was rapped and killed along two others and buried in a shallow grave in Eleme.

Kim Jong-Un reportedly makes first public appearance in 20 days

According to reports emanating from South Korea, North Korea's leader, Kim Jong-un has made his first public appearance in 20 days amid rumours that he could be dead.

The 36 year old North Korean dictator, reportedly attended a project completion ceremony at a fertiliser factory in Sunchon, a city in South Pyongan Province, North Korea according to Yonhap, a South Korean paper..

The reports of Kim attending the ceremony originated from North Korean state media and haven't been verified by Western intelligence agencies or media agencies as North Korea only propagates information that favors the State

According to Yonhap, Kim Jong-Un's sister - Kim Yo Jong, also attended but no pictures of the visit have been released. Even though such ceremonies in the past involved photographs as they were ribbon cutting ceremonies.

His health has been the source of much speculation in recent days.

Kim's health status has been a source of worry ever since it was reported he had surgery after presiding over an April 11 meeting.

On Friday, it was reported that a North Korean defector said Kim's death could be announced by North Korea in a week

Emir of Kano Sald to have been rushed to hospital in critical condition

One of the emirs of the newly created emirates in Kano, the Emir of Kano, Dr Tafida Abubakar Ila ll, was allegedly taken to a hospital yesterday, May 1, over an illness.

Though it is still not clear if his illness is related to Coronavirus, Daily Trust reported that he was brought to Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH) in a critical state. He was reportedly referred to the Nassarawa Specialist Hospital for further medical attention.

A traditional title holder in Rano emirate who pleaded anonymity told the publication that the Emir of Rano was first rushed to AKTH, but was referred to Nassarawa hospital due to lack of oxygen.

He said;

“The vehicle conveying the emir to Nassarawa hospital just left the premises of AKTH, the condition of the emir was critical at the time they departed AKTH.

“The emir is in critical condition and from the look of things, the situation is alarming, may Allah protect us all."

Raymond Dokpesi of DAAR Communications & 7 members of his family test positive to COVID-19

Chief Raymond Dokpesi, founder of Daar communications, his daughter-in law, along with six members of his family including his grandchildren, have tested positive for Coronavirus

This is coming 3 days after his son and chairman of the board of the company, Raymond Dokpesi Jnr tested positive for the virus.

A test conducted by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC on the Dokpesi family came out positive for eight members of the family. They have all been evacuated by the NCDC to the isolation centre at the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital Gwagwalada where his son is already receiving treatment

Reacting to the development, Dokpesi who spoke shortly after the arrival of the NCDC Ambulance, said he feels very well. “I am of quite ok, i feel very well”, he said, an indication that his condition is still asymptotic

On Monday, his son, Raymond Jnr, tested positive for the virus and has been sent to the Isolation center in Abuja. Contact tracing immediately commenced with his family members including his father, High Chief Dokpesi and members of his household.

NCDC To Forcefully Vaccinate Nigerians for Coronavirus

StopTheNCDCBill Nigerians Complain About Bill to Strengthen NCDC To Forcefully Vaccinate Nigerians. The House of Reps recently drafted The Infectious Diseases Act which grants the NCDC more administrative powers from forceful vaccinations to limitations on Freedom of association.

 The Bill was sponsored by the Speaker of The House of Reps, Femi Gbajabiamila. While many House of Reps members openly denied knowledge of the bill, responding, Gbajabiamila appologised to members over his failure to circulate the bill properly, blaming it on the emergency situation in the country.

He argued that this was not going to be the first time a bill would be passed on the floor of the house, without proper circulation ahead of debate. Gbajabiamila also argued that Public Hearing was not an integral part of lawmaking, saying that not all bills that had been passed by the house went through public hearings.

The speaker urged the house to pass the bill for second and third reading and transmit it to the Senate for concurrence. When the Deputy Speaker, Rep. Ahmed Wase put the matter to vote, most members voted against it but he ruled that the bill be passed for second reading. However, when it was time for consideration of the bill at the Committee of the Whole before it was passed for third reading, Gbajabiamila said that it should be stepped down to Tuesday, June 4, to enable members go through the bill. Some Nigerians have expressed their dissatisfaction with the Bill.

 Nigerians started the #StopTheNCDCBill to lament their fears about forced vaccinations and granting the NCDC too much power. As at 11:55pm 29th April. NCDC reported 1728 confirmed cases in Nigeria and 51 Deaths.

Trucks attempting to sneak passengers from Kano into Kaduna

Many busted hiding among rams to sneak into Kaduna . Two trucks attempting to sneak passengers from Kano into Kaduna, have been intercepted at the Kaduna-Kano border.

In a statement on Thursday, Samuel Aruwan, commissioner of internal security and home affairs in Kaduna, said:

“We got information that these lorries had come in from the Kaduna-Kano border and had progressed up to Gwargwaji in Zaria LGA. . . We then proceeded to nab them further along within the same local government. The passengers were cleverly concealed behind random goods, motorcycles and animals.

Thankfully, once again we have got the better of them, and we have turned them back, in compliance with the Kaduna State

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Ekiti state governor offers appointment to Nigerian dad who denied his son entry into his house after returning from Lagos amid the Coronavirus pandemic

Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti state has offered an appointment to the Nigerian dad who denied his son entry into his home after returning from Lagos.

Mr Femi Adeoye, a resident of the state and a retired FRSC official, became a viral sensation yesterday after a video of him saying he will not allow his son who just returned from Lagos state, to enter his house.

Scared the young man might have contracted Coronavirus, Mr Adeoye said his son must present himself to the state government officials so he can be isolated for a period of 14 days. According to Mr Adeoye, he doesn't want a situation where his son becomes a ''distributior'' of the virus in the state


Impresed by Mr Adeoye's discipline, Governor Kayode Fayemi, on Thursday afternoon April 30, afternoon invited him to his office where he applauded him and then offered him an appointment to be the COVID-19 Response Ambassador in Ekiti State.

NURTW annouces the Death of Musiliu Ayinde MC Oluomos Mother

NURTW Lagos State Alhaji Musiliu Ayinde Akinsanya *MC Oluomo* mother Alhaja Abebi Zinat Omotonwo mother of the Chairman, passed away early dis morning.

The aged woman who was Muslim until her death passed away peacefully in her residence located at NNPC She will be buried today in line with Islamic rites at her residence. The members of the family however appreciate everyone that has been calling to condole with the family since the news filter out.
They appreciate their concern and uses this avenue to inform them that the burial will be attended strictly by family members Only.

We appreciate and understand that there are so many people who would have loved to pay their last respect to our late Mother Alhaja Abebi Zinat Omotonwo but will be unable to do so due to the present ban on large gatherings.

Please no visitation is allow for now, phone call or text messages will be appreciated. Thanks for your understanding and Cooperation.

May Allah accepts her soul.

Signed :
MC OLUOMO
MEDIA AND PUBLICITY TEAM

Full address from Gov.Sanwolu to Lagosians on Updates on Coronavirus and Lockdown order

Full text of Mr Governors address to Lagosians Ninth Update on Coronavirus by the Lagos State Incident Commander, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu Dear Lagosians,

 1. It has become imperative for me to address you again today, following the culmination of the second phase of the Lockdown on Lagos, Ogun and the FCT, and the Nationwide Address by President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday.

 2. It is now my duty to share a broader framework for the implementation of the President’s directives here in Lagos State.

 3. But before I do that, let me reiterate some of these directives, as outlined by the President in his address: a. There will be an overnight curfew from 8pm to 6am, except for essential services. This means that from the hours of 8pm to 6am we expect all Lagosians to stay in their homes.

 b. Furthermore, there is a ban on interstate travel at this time. This means that no persons will be allowed in or out of Lagos until further notice, except for those delivering essential goods and services. And by this, we mean food items, petroleum products, newspapers, and essential manufactured goods.

 c. According to the President, “Partial and controlled interstate movement of goods and services will be allowed for the movement of goods and services from producers to consumers.”

 4. Lagos State will be very strict in the implementation of this directive. As a first step, I am directing that vehicles carrying food and agricultural produce into Lagos from any part of the country cannot have more than 7 passengers on board. The same applies when these vehicles are leaving the state.

 5. We are compelled to issue this directive because we have in recent weeks seen attempts to conceal people in trucks and other vehicles carrying essential items, with the aim of sneaking them into or out of the State. MEDICAL UPDATE

 6. Dear Lagosians, before I fully outline the guidelines for the easing of the Lockdown in Lagos State, let me officially update you on the medical situation. Our State continues to be the epicentre of #COVID19 in Nigeria. The total number of confirmed cases in our State as at midnight April 28, 2020 is 844. 

7. One Hundred and Forty-Three (143) persons have been treated and discharged, and I am pleased to announce that today alone, we are discharging 49 people, of whom there are 48 Nigerians and 1 Foreigner – a Greek national. Of these there are 28 females and 21 males. Sadly, we have lost 19 people, and we currently have 682 active cases.

 8. I have been on the phone with our medical personnel who contracted the Coronavirus; I spoke with all of them earlier today; and I am pleased to say that they are all doing very well and in very high spirits. We are all looking forward to their discharge very soon.

 9. Our medical workers will continue to be top priority for us at this time, and we will continue to make available all the resources they require, in terms of Hazard Allowances, Covid Allowances, Personal Protective Equipment, psycho-social support, and others.

 10. We are continuing our active case finding in communities across Lagos State. So far, we have covered over 1.5million households; and we are also continuing to scale-up our Isolation and Treatment capacity. The Isolation Center at Gbagada opens tomorrow, and we are currently working on building three additional Isolation Centers in the state.

 11. Also ongoing are our relief package distribution efforts, with the kind support of private organisations and civil society groups.

 12. We are encouraging businesses in Lagos to commence the production of face masks, as we roll out a new campaign to Mask Up Lagos. This is an opportunity for our people, especially the youth, to display their creativity and artistic flair, and project the cultural spirit of Lagos State to the world.

 13. I will now go on to share details of how the Presidential Directives on the gradual easing of the Lockdown in Lagos State will be implemented and enforced. PUBLIC SERVICE

 14. Our public officers in the entire unified public service from grade levels 1-12 are to remain and work from home; unless otherwise directed by their Accounting Officers. 
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Nollywood actor, Gbolagade Akinpelu popularly known as “Ogun Majek

Nollywood actor, Gbolagade Akinpelu popularly known as “Ogun Majek” has cried out to the public for financial assistance over his sickness.

Ogun Majek’s appeal and call for financial assistance over his current poor state of health was contained in a message issued by one of his sons, Akinpelu Akeem Abidemi.

Abidemi said that the children of Gbolagade Akinpelu(Ogun Majek) used the medium to appeal to all indigenes of Ibadanland, Oyo State and Nigeria to rise financially for the treatment of their father who had been battling with unknown sickness for some years.

He stressed that financial assistance becomes important and necessary, so as to ensure the treatment of the ailing Yoruba movie actor who had been living in severe pains for a long time.

Abidemi lamented that they have spent and sold all resources at their disposal but all to no avail, stressing that they are crying for help, in order not to loose the ailing film actor to cold hand of death.

He said that their father needed help for quick recovery, considering his current deterioration of health and disfiguration of physical outlook.