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Portugal Grant Citizenship To Migrants and Refugees Due To Coronavirus
Portugal has temporarily given all migrants and asylum seekers full citizenship rights, granting them full access to the country’s healthcare as the outbreak of the novel coronavirusescalates in the country.The move will “unequivocally guarantee the rights of all the foreign citizens” wit... -
World Heavyweight Champion, Anthony Joshua Loses Close Ones To Coronavirus
World heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua, has revealed that he has “lost close ones” to coronavirus.Joshua disclosed this via a clip on his YouTube channel on Wednesday. “Wherever you are in the world I’m just checking in personally for everyone to just say, I hope you were well I will ke... -
Controversial Born Again Actress, Tonto Dikeh Goes For COVID-19 Test (Photo)
Controversial Nigerian actress, Tonto Dikeh has shared a photo of herself getting tested for the deadly coronavirus. The actress shared a photo of the process on her Instagram page with many of her fans praying for her to get a negative result. She wrote: "HAPPY NEW MONTH TO THE WORLD..Love ... -
SAD! Popular 'Star Wars' Actor, Andrew Jack, Dies From Coronavirus
Jack played Major (and then General) Ematt in "Star Wars: Episode VII -- The Force Awakens" and "Star Wars: Episode VIII -- The Last Jedi."According to CNN, Andrew Jack, a British actor and dialect coach who had roles in a number of "Star Wars" movies, has died aged 76... -
Zamfara State Government Burst Illegal Rehabilitation Centre, Rescue 57 Inmates Tied In Chains (Photos)
The Zamfara State Government on Monday, busted a rehabilitation centre in Gusau, the state capital and rescued 57 inmates tied in chains.It was gathered that Governor Matawalle earlier got a wind of a secret existence of this center and immediately ordered his Commissioner for Special Duties Alhaji... -
#Coronavirus: Lagos Seals Jumia Warehouse, Chinese Firm, Hotel For Violating Lockdown Order
Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency, (LASEPA) and Lagos State Safety Commission on Wednesday sealed off a warehouse of Jumia, an online marketing store for contravening the lockdown order by the Federal government.The agencies also sealed off SPN Packaging Studio Press Nigeria Plc on Plot B... -
Breaking! NCDC Confirms 23 New Cases Of COVID-19 In Nigeria Tolls Hits 174
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, has confirmed twenty-three new cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria; 9 in Lagos, 7 in the FCT, 5 in Akwa Ibom, 1 in Kaduna and 1 in Bauchi StateAs at 08:00 pm 1st April there are 174 confirmed cases of #COVID19 reported in Nigeria. Nine have been discharged wit... -
SAD! Nigerian Doctor, Dzuana Vanen Dies Of Lassa Fever Weeks To The End Of His House Job (Photos)
Friends of a Nigerian doctor have been mourning after he died of Lassa Fever, weeks to the end of his House Job. The Doctor whose goes by the name Dzuana Vanen Philip, according to friends was a very intelligent, careful and meticulous Doc who struggled before becoming a Doctor.It was learnt that h... -
Davido Speaks On Chioma’s Condition, Says She's Doing Perfectly Fine And She Hasn’t Shown Any Symptoms Yet
Davido has given an update on Chioma’s current status after she tested positive for Coronavirus some days ago.According to Davido, Chioma is perfectly fine and has not shown any symptoms yet.Davido’s fiancee Chioma Avril tested positive for Coronavirus a few days ago whilst Davido has tested ne... -
57-year-old NHS Hospital Worker Dies Alone In Coronavirus Self-isolation Few Weeks After Symptoms Started
An NHS worker died in self-isolation at home after he was believed to have contracted coronavirus while treating an infected patient, a former colleague says.Police officers had to break down a door to retrieve the body of dad-of-seven Thomas Harvey after he collapsed on Sunday morning.The 57-year-... -
Former Nigerian Minister Of Finance, Nenadi Usman Loses Her Husband, Dr. Saad Usman
The husband of former Nigerian minister of finance, Nenadi Usman has died, it has been reported.The Nation reports that Emir of Jere in Kaduna state and husband of Senator Esther Nenadi Usman who was the Minister of Finance during the Obasanjo administration, Dr. Sa’ad Usman is dead.A younger bro... -
Former Somali Prime Minister, Nur Hussein Dies From COVID-19 In UK
A former Somali Prime Minister, Nur Hussein died on Wednesday in the United Kingdom from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.Hussein’s family confirmed the death at King’s College Hospital in London – one week after he contracted the deadly virus.The former prime minister served between Novem... -
"Markets In Lockdown States Are Allowed To Open Between 10am To 2pm Every 48 Hours" - FG Says (See Reactions)
The Federal Government has said that markets in states currently observing a lockdown due to the Coronavirus pandemic are allowed to open between the hours of 10am and 2 pm every 48 hours.The National co-ordinator of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, Aliyu Sani, announced this during the dai... -
President Buhari Approves Release Of More Food During Coronavirus Lockdown
On Sunday, March 29, 2020, the president placed Lagos, Abuja and Ogun states on a 14-day lockdown as one in a raft of measures aimed at curbing the spread of the virus in Africa's most populous nation.However, President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the release of 70,000 metric tonnes of grain... -
For The First Time Since 1945, Wimbledon Cancelled Due To Coronavirus
Wimbledon has been cancelled, due to the coronavirus pandemic, for the first time since the Second World War, with All England Club chiefs making the tough decision at an emergency board meeting on Wednesday.According to MailOnline, the coronavirus pandemic has put paid to many sporting events, and... -
COVID 19: Osun Govt. Appeals FG For Support As Spread Of Coronavirus Rise To 14
Osun government on Wednesday appealed to the Federal Government to come to its aid in containing the spread of COVID-19 in the state as confirmed cases rose to 14 from the initial two.Mr Ismail Omipidan, the Chief Press Secretary to Gov. Gboyega Oyetola, while giving an update on the cases in Osogb... -
Ondo State Govt Declares Three-Day Fasting And Prayer To Seek God's Face On Coronavirus
As the cases of coronavirus continues to rise in Nigeria, the Ondo state government has declared a three-day period of fasting and prayers commencing from Thursday, 2nd to Saturday, 4th April for Ondo State and the country to seek the face of God over the pandemic.This was made known in a sta... -
Compare And Contrast! Ghana Soldier And Nigeria Soldier In These Videos During Lockdown
Look At What This Ghana Soldier Did, After He Caught Some People Who Violated The COVID-19 Lock Down To Buy Food. .This Is How Any Reasonable Soldier/Police Officer Should Behave At This Difficult Time. Not All Those Ones Running Around Looking For Who To Brutalise And Flog. Ghana Soldier ... ... -
VIDEO: Wizkid Gets His Powers From Occultic Sources - Victoria Kimani's Brother Reveals
Victoria Kimani's Brother, Bamboo is a veteran musician in the Kenyan industry, bursting into the spotlight with tracks including compe. Victoria Kimani's Brother Reveals Wizkid Gets His Powers From Occultic Sources ... -
BBNaija Housemate, Tacha Shares New Pictures, Wishes Her Fans A Happy New Month
Tacha is arguably one of the most beautiful ladies in the big brother Naija 2019 house and so far simpky Tacha has been winning the heart of fans already.Tacha shares new pictures, wishes her fans and friends a happy new month ... -
Twitter Female User Accuse Actress Kate Henshaw Of Money Laundering, See Her Reaction
Nollywood actress Kate Henshaw is being dragged on the microblogging site, Twitter for abusing power when she had the chance.A follower has threatened to expose the actress and drop evidence of her money laundering saga.It all started when the actress sought to know the content of the relief packag... -
"Not Wearing A Bra During Coronavirus Lockdown Could Cause Saggy Br3asts" - Experts Warns Women
According to experts, ditching your bra in this period of coronavirus lockdown can lead to saggy bosom .It's been days in Nigeria, weeks in some countries and months in another since there has been a coronavirus lockdown, in most parts of the world.Pyjamas are naturally becoming the nati... -
COVID-19: FG Commences N20,000 Conditional Cash Transfer To 1M Poor Nigerians
This is part of the Federal Government’s efforts to help reduce the effect of President Muhammadu’s lockdown order following the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic in the country.The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadia Umar-Farouk, said on Wednesday ... -
Checkout The Video Of How CoronaVirus Test Is Being Carried Out
A woman has shared a video showing what it’s like to get tested for coronavirus.In the video, the woman is seen grimacing in pain as a medic inserted a long plastic stick with a small cotton bud on the end into her nose to take a nasal swab. The medic keeps pushing the stick in until it brushes t... -
You Can’t Just Shut Down States As If You Are Shutting Down A Ministry - Afenifere Slams Buhari
The Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, on Wednesday said President Muhammadu Buhari did not consider Nigerians before ordering a lockdown in Abuja, Lagos and Ogun States respectively.Buhar had on Sunday ordered a total lock down of Abuja, Lagos and Ogun State in a bid to contain the sp... -
"I Was Totally Sick When I Lost At The 62nd Grammy Awards" - Burna Boy Reveals
Burna Boy has said he felt "totally sick" when he lost at the 62nd Grammy Awards.The singer, whose birth name is Damini Ogulu, was nominated in the Best World Music Album category with his groundbreaking "African Giant". However, he lost to Beninese singer-songwriter, Angelique ... -
Nigeria Records 12 New Coronavirus Cases In Edo, Osun And Ekiti, Total Rise To 151
Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed 12 new cases of Coronavirus, with total number of cases in the country rising to 151.According to NCDC, the new cases were discovered in Osun, Edo and in Ekiti States respectively.NCDC made the disclosure in a tweet via its verified Twitter ac... -
Internet Fraudster, Freedom Inah Sentenced To 10 Years Imprisonment For Defrauding UAE Job Applicant
An internet fraudster identified as Freedom Inah has been handed a 10 year jail sentence after being arraigned on charges of fraud before Justice M.S. Sifawa, Chief Judge of the Sokoto State High Court.Inah was accused of defrauding a UAE job applicant to the tune of N1,830,250, a charge he pleaded... -
"Once Again, I’m Negative" - Davido Reveals He Took Another COVID-19 Test
Davido says he has undergone a second COVID-19 test, and this comes days after he revealed that his partner, Chioma Avril Rowlaond, tested positive for the virus. “I did a second test for the covid19 virus again …. once again I’m Negative,” the singer tweeted today, and fans are currently ... -
Diamond Platnumz Manager, Sallam Sharaf Recovers From Coronavirus
Tanzanian singing sensation, Diamond Platnumz’ manager, Sallam Sharaf has now become the second person to recover from Coronavirus in the East African country.Sallam was earlier confirmed to have been infected with the virus after he personally made the announcement in an Instagram post he shared... -
Wild Goats Took Over Town In Wales After Coronavirus Lockdown (Photo+Video)
As the coronavirus virus continues to ravage the world, a coastal town in north Wales on lockdown has been invaded by wild goats from a neighbouring mountain areas.Residents spotted herds of goats strolling around Llandudno on Friday and over the weekend, after more than a dozen of the animals vent... -
Watch Hilarious Moment Umuada Meeting Was Dispersed With Cane By Coronavirus Taskforce
A video which captured moment some members of an Umuada group in one of the South-East states were dispersed with cane by some Coronavirus Taskforce officials, has gone viral on social media.Members of the married women/daughters group were accused of contravening an order against public gathering,... -
BREAKING: Nigerias Female Paralympic Gold Medalist, Ndidi Nwosu Is Dead
Ndidi Nwosu, who was Nigeria’s Powerlifting Gold medalist at the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio De Janeiro, is dead.According to Brila Fm, she died in Owerri Imo state on March 1, 2020, following complications arising from a lung infection.The news was broken by former President of the Nigeria Powe... -
Nigerian Medical Doctor Dies From Coronavirus While Treating Infected Patients in UK
A quite renowned Nigerian doctor who works in the United Kingdom has lost his life after contracting Coronavirus while treating victims of the virus.Dr Alfa Saadu’s death was shared on Facebook by former Senate President, Bukola Saraki.The Facebook post shared by Saraki to mourn Dr Saadu reads. �... -
Singer, Ceezamilli Shares More Details to Prove He Wrote Burna Boy’s 'On The Low' Song
Famous Nigerian singer Burna Boy recently called out fast rising superstar Ceezamilli for lying to be the writer behind his song.Going to the extent of threatening him on the social media platforms.Ceezamilli comes out to to share more details and stand on his ground to prove he’s not a liar. ... -
Man With Large Family Cries Over Small Stimulus Package Provided By The Nigerian Government
A Nigerian man with a large family has come out online to pour out his bittered heart to the government over the small quantity of food package provided by the governmentduring this lockdown period of coronavirus pandemic season.In his statement, the man opens up and says that he has 8 children and... -
Abba Kyari Is Not In Lagos, We Don’t Know His Whereabouts - Health Commissioner, Akin Abayomi
The Lagos State, through its Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, has said it does not know the whereabouts of Abba Kyari, the Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari.This is contrary to reports that Kyari is at the Mainland Infectious Disease Hospital (IDH) isolation centre in Lagos.P... -
PHOTOS: Dangote Cement Truck Crushes Six People To Death and One Trapped in Epe
Six persons were at midnight killed and one trapped after a Dangote Cement truck crushed a passenger vehicle in Epe.The silo truck said to fallen on a commercial taxi carrying seven persons just after the long bridge inwards Epe Expressway killing six of the occupants on the spot.The taxi, an OPEL ... -
So Sad! Woman With Coronavirus Dies With Her Unborn Baby During Emergency C-Section
A woman who was diagnosed with Covid-19 and her baby have died during a caesarean section.The 37-year-old mother-to-be died in hospital in Spain on Sunday, local media reports.She was in quarantine at home with a high fever and only went to hospital when contractions started.Specialists decided to ... -
Ex-Wife Of Oluwo Of Iwo, Chanel Chin Blames His Coronavirus Video On Mental Illness & Hard Drug
The Ex-wife of Oluwo of Iwo, Chanel chin, has called him out for his viral coronavirus video.While sitting on his throne, the traditional ruler said a prayer regarding coronavirus, and asked that the virus should come to him and leave the rest of the world alone. “I’m not king, God is King. You...
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