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![Photos: Ooni Of Ife Leads By Example As He Wears Face Mask In Public]()
Photos: Ooni Of Ife Leads By Example As He Wears Face Mask In Public
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi has addressed why he wears a face mask in public.The King said he covers his nose and mouth with a mask to lead by example.Oba Ogunwusi said he elected to “lead by example” by wearing a face mask as part of measures to protect himself and others from... -
![President Buhari Approves Reduction Of Federal Bureaucracy]()
President Buhari Approves Reduction Of Federal Bureaucracy
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the implementation of the Steve Oronsaye report that recommended a trimming of the Federal bureaucracy. This was confirmed by the Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed in an interview on Channels TV Programme Politics Today. Ahmed sa... -
![NCDC Warns Wearing A Face Mask Alone Can't Guarantee Protection From COVID-19]()
NCDC Warns Wearing A Face Mask Alone Can't Guarantee Protection From COVID-19
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has explained why wearing a face mask alone will not protect you from the rampaging COVID-19 virus.Many states are enforcing the use of face mask in public, though the NCDC has advised that it is used as an optional additional layer of protection.Accord... -
![Young Man, Identified as Tega Stabbed To Death By Rival Cultist in Delta]()
Young Man, Identified as Tega Stabbed To Death By Rival Cultist in Delta
A young man identified as Tega was brutally hacked to death by cultists in Sapele, Delta State on Thursday.The supremacy battle started when a cult leader demanded cash from a rival cult member in what they referred to as ‘protection money. And when the rival cult member refused to pay, he was ba... -
![Tragedy As Father, Mother and Their Son Die Of Coronavirus Few Days Apart]()
Tragedy As Father, Mother and Their Son Die Of Coronavirus Few Days Apart
A triple tragedy has claimed the lives of a son, mom, and dad from coronavirus just 16 days apart - leaving behind a daughter who beat the killer bug.Mario Mayorga Jr, 42, developed a fever and dry cough in mid-March and was told by a doctor to self-isolate at home.His health rapidly deteriorated, ... -
![Heartbreaking Story of a Widow Cooking Stones To Feed Her Child in This Lockdown]()
Heartbreaking Story of a Widow Cooking Stones To Feed Her Child in This Lockdown
A Kenyan woman, Peninah Bahti Kitsao who lives in Mombasa, Kenya has narrated the sad story of her life since the lockdown was declared in her country. She revealed that she has been cooking stones for her children since the coronavirus outbreak. Prior to the lockdown in Kenya, the poor woman worke... -
![Home-Care Treatment To Commence Due To Lack Of Bed Spaces For COVID-19 Patients - FG]()
Home-Care Treatment To Commence Due To Lack Of Bed Spaces For COVID-19 Patients - FG
The Federal Government said it is considering the option of home-care treatment for COVID-19 patients as States are running out of bed spaces, especially in Lagos, Abuja and Kano.Speaking at the daily briefing of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 in Abuja, the Director-General of the Nigeria ... -
![Lesotho Has Not Recorded Any Coronavirus Case Since The Pandemic Started]()
Lesotho Has Not Recorded Any Coronavirus Case Since The Pandemic Started
Lesotho remains the only country in Africa with no confirmed cases of COVID-19.This is coming after Comoros recorded its first case of COVID-19 on Thursday.Lesotho’s Health Minister, Nkaku Kabi, in a statement, disclosed that the last three samples of suspected COVID-19 cases came out negative.�... -
![Billionaire, Femi Otedola Celebrates His First Daughter, Tolani Otedola On her Birthday]()
Billionaire, Femi Otedola Celebrates His First Daughter, Tolani Otedola On her Birthday
Billionaire philanthropist Femi Otedola have take to his page to celebrate his first daughter, Tolani who clocked another year today.With the Coronavirus Lockdown still in place, the billionaire decide to mark the special day with his daughter on a low key.Sharing some photos on how the birthday we... -
![Buhari Approves N6.25bn For COVID-19 Support As He Extends Tenure Of NDDC Management]()
Buhari Approves N6.25bn For COVID-19 Support As He Extends Tenure Of NDDC Management
President Muhammadu Buhari has extended the tenure of the interim management committee of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). The committee led by Prof. Keme Pondei would serve between May 1 to Dec. 31. Mr Femi Adesina, the president’s spokesman confirmed the development in a statement... -
![We Will Embark On Deportation Of Illegal Miners Who Sneaked In From Zamfara - Osun Govt Declares]()
We Will Embark On Deportation Of Illegal Miners Who Sneaked In From Zamfara - Osun Govt Declares
The Osun Government says it will start the deportation of illegal miners who sneaked into the state from Zamfara during the lockdown to contain the spread of coronavirus.Mrs Funke Egbemode, the State Commissioner for Information, in a statement on Friday in Osogbo, said the planned deportation of m... -
![Ex-Man Utd Defender, Gary Nevile Advises Premier League To Be Completed In Another Country]()
Ex-Man Utd Defender, Gary Nevile Advises Premier League To Be Completed In Another Country
Former Manchester United and England defender, Gary Neville, has advised the English top-flight league that the best way to resume the 2019/20 season is to play the remaining matches in another country that is free from the Coronavirus pandemic.Recall that the Premier League is currently suspended ... -
![COVID-19: Health Minister Appeals To Nigerians To Donate Their Buildings As Isolation Centers]()
COVID-19: Health Minister Appeals To Nigerians To Donate Their Buildings As Isolation Centers
Nigerians have been appealed to donate their buildings as isolation centres. The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire made the appeal on Thursday at the press briefing of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 in Abuja. He said as the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control aimed to test two million p... -
![Implement N30,000 Minimum Wage - NLC Appeals To Kwara Government]()
Implement N30,000 Minimum Wage - NLC Appeals To Kwara Government
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has appealed to the Kwara Government to ensure immediate and full implementation of the N30,000 minimum wage to its workers.The union said the implementation must be done in the face of economic hardship as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown in the sta... -
![Minister Of Health, Osagie Ehanire Begs Nigerians To Donate Their Buildings For Use As Isolation Centres]()
Minister Of Health, Osagie Ehanire Begs Nigerians To Donate Their Buildings For Use As Isolation Centres
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![VIDEO: Access Bank GM Herbert Onyewumbu Announces 75% Of Staff Lay Off & Salaries Cut]()
VIDEO: Access Bank GM Herbert Onyewumbu Announces 75% Of Staff Lay Off & Salaries Cut
Herbert Onyewumbu Wigwe who is from Omueke Isiokpo is a Nigerian banker and entrepreneur. He is currently CEO and Group managing director of Access Bank plc, one of Nigeria's top five banking institutions, after succeeding his business partner, Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede in January 2014.However, H... -
![Wizkid Babymama, Shola Ogudu Blows Hot, Says She Will Becomes A Porn Star After COVID 19]()
Wizkid Babymama, Shola Ogudu Blows Hot, Says She Will Becomes A Porn Star After COVID 19
StarBoy Wizkid’s first baby mama, Shola Ogudu has revealed what she will start doing after quarantine is over.Shola who is the mother of Wizkid’s first son, Boluwatife, also said she has been receiving lessons and tutorials about the profession.According to her, Pornhub is not even ready for he... -
!["Why We Killed Kaduna Seminarian, Michael Nnadi"- Leader Of Kidnappers Confess]()
"Why We Killed Kaduna Seminarian, Michael Nnadi"- Leader Of Kidnappers Confess
The leader and mastermind of a kidnap gang that murdered a Catholic seminarian, Michael Nnadi, of the Good Shepherd Major Seminary in Kaduna State, has disclosed how he killed the young priest who he said demonstrated outstanding bravery.He said the late Nnadi kept preaching and told him to h... -
!["I Have Evidence That Coronavirus Is From a Wuhan Lab In China" - Donald Trump]()
"I Have Evidence That Coronavirus Is From a Wuhan Lab In China" - Donald Trump
US President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened new tariffs against Beijing after claiming there is evidence linking the coronavirus to a lab in China’s ground-zero city of Wuhan.Asked if he had seen anything giving him a high degree of confidence that the Wuhan Institute of Virology was the ori... -
![Davido Throws A Stylish Private Party For Chioma on Her 25th Birthday Despite Lockdown (Photos)]()
Davido Throws A Stylish Private Party For Chioma on Her 25th Birthday Despite Lockdown (Photos)
The coronavirus lockdown didnt stop Davido from making his hearthrob happy on her special day as many people are finding new ways to adapt to the new reality and carry on with their lives.Chioma, who turned 25 on Thursday, had a mini birthday bash organized for her and it was quite intimate. Sharin... -
![Kano Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje Urges Buhari To Ease Lockdown Over Ramadan]()
Kano Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje Urges Buhari To Ease Lockdown Over Ramadan
Abdullahi Ganduje, governor of Kano state, has appealed for an urgent ease of the 14-day total lockdown the federal government imposed on the state.Following the rise in COVID-19 cases and the strange deaths in the state, President Muhammadu Buhari had ordered a total lockdown in Kano which took ef... -
!["IPOB Will No Longer Tolerate Harassment Of Jonathan, Wife" -Nnamdi Kanu Declares]()
"IPOB Will No Longer Tolerate Harassment Of Jonathan, Wife" -Nnamdi Kanu Declares
The Leader of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has accused the present administration of harassing former President Goodluck Jonathan and his wife, Dame Patience Jonathan.He added that the administration was also pursuing former Petroleum Minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke to cover-up its alleged i... -
![Millions Of Women Will Get Pregnant Because Of Coronavirus Lockdown - United Nations]()
Millions Of Women Will Get Pregnant Because Of Coronavirus Lockdown - United Nations
A report released by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and its partners has indicated that ongoing lockdowns and disruptions in health services during the COVID-19 pandemic could lead to seven million unplanned pregnancies in the months ahead.The report projected that the number of women w... -
![70 Year Old Man and Two Others Land in Trouble For Insulting President Buhari on Social Media]()
70 Year Old Man and Two Others Land in Trouble For Insulting President Buhari on Social Media
The Katsina State police command has reportedly arrested three men over a video they made and shared on social media, allegedly insulting President Muhammadu Buhari and the state’s governor, Aminu Masari.Spokesperson of the command, SP Isah Gambo, who shared this in a statement on Thursday, gave ... -
![Nigerian Army Parade 13 Fake Soldiers In Lagos]()
Nigerian Army Parade 13 Fake Soldiers In Lagos
Operatives of the 81 Division, Nigerian Army on Thursday paraded 13 fake soldiers alleged to have used military uniform to perpetrate crimes in Lagos.Among the suspects were Ebenezer Adeleke, Afolabi Hassan, Allen Afolabi, Daramola Olamide, Akpan Joel, Eze David, Frank Eze, Joseph Okere, Ahmed Ameh... -
![How My Dad Was Killed by His Best Friend Out of Jealousy - Nigerian Lady Opens Up]()
How My Dad Was Killed by His Best Friend Out of Jealousy - Nigerian Lady Opens Up
A woman has narrated how her father and grandmother died on the same day in different motor accidents and she accused her dad's best friend of being responsible "because of jealousy."@Ada_nnempi shared the story today, being the 20th anniversary of her father's demise.She said h... -
![Two Vehicles Attempt To Sneak Passengers Concealed Behind Rams, Stopped In Kano]()
Two Vehicles Attempt To Sneak Passengers Concealed Behind Rams, Stopped In Kano
Two vehicles attempting to sneak passengers from Kano into Kaduna have been intercepted at the Kaduna-Kano border.The lorries had reportedly slipped through the security checks at the border, sneaking in their human cargo concealed behind livestock, motorcycles and other goods.In a statement on Thu... -
![CNN Town Hall Anchor, Anderson Cooper Welcomes Baby Boy, Wyatt Via Surrogate]()
CNN Town Hall Anchor, Anderson Cooper Welcomes Baby Boy, Wyatt Via Surrogate
The CNN town hall anchor shared the first picture of his son, Wyatt Cooper on Thursday night, saying: 'As a gay kid I never thought I'd have a child.' Anderson Cooper thanked the child's surrogate mother and the medical professionals who delivered him 'There are many... -
![Ghana Confirms Over 1,000 New Coronavirus Cases Few Days After Lifting Lockdown]()
Ghana Confirms Over 1,000 New Coronavirus Cases Few Days After Lifting Lockdown
Ghana confirms 1,032 new cases of coronavirusThe republic of Ghana has confirmed 1,032 new cases of coronavirus barely 10 days after lifting the nationwide lockdown.Ghanaian President, Nana Akufo-Addo lifted the three-week lockdown on the basis of “improved coronavirus testing”, on the 19th of ... -
![Kano Beats Lagos In New Coronavirus Cases Recorded in a Day, Nigerians React]()
Kano Beats Lagos In New Coronavirus Cases Recorded in a Day, Nigerians React
Nigerians are reacting on Twitter after the highest number of Coronavirus cases were recorded in Kano State in a single day.As at Thusday 30th April, the Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC) confirmed 204 new cases of Coronavirus, with 80 of the new infections recorded in Kano, whi... -
!["The Legend Of All Time" - Nigerians Mour Late Comedian, Adeboye 17 Years After His Death]()
"The Legend Of All Time" - Nigerians Mour Late Comedian, Adeboye 17 Years After His Death
Adeboye made it exactly 17 years yesterday and His Son, Gbenga Adeboye and other Nigerians took to Internet to remember himHis son who now goes by his name -- Oladipupo Igwe Elijah shared a photo of his late dad and wrote; ''It's 17 years today Dad. The legend of all time. The ... -
![How Covid 19 Stops Plan Of Senator Gbenga Obadara's Elaborate 60th Birthday (FULL GIST)]()
How Covid 19 Stops Plan Of Senator Gbenga Obadara's Elaborate 60th Birthday (FULL GIST)
Senator Gbenga Onaolapo Obadara, a businessman cum politician, had elaborate plans to celebrate his 60thbirthday April 13th. He had hinted to several friends about a party that would shake the Nigerian social establishment to its roots; where the dam of cognacs, champagnes and cocktails would be fl... -
![28 Year Old Godday Robinson Arrested in Ogun While Attempting To Kill an Underage he Rap3d]()
28 Year Old Godday Robinson Arrested in Ogun While Attempting To Kill an Underage he Rap3d
The police in Ogun State have arrested a 28-year-old man, Godday Robinson, for alleged rape, stealing, and attempted murder of a 17-year-old girl.The incident occurred on April 22 in Agbara. The suspect was arrested following a report that a young lady was lying unconscious in a ten feet deep pit i... -
![VIDEO: Actress Yvonne Jegede Talks About Her Romantic Affair With Singer, Orezi]()
VIDEO: Actress Yvonne Jegede Talks About Her Romantic Affair With Singer, Orezi
Beautiful Nollywood actress, Yvonne Jegede finally comes out to clear the air on her rumored romantic relationship with Singer, Orezi. The actress opened up about it on an Instagram live broadcast session when she was asked politely by a follower.Yvonne Jegede pointed out that she owes no one an ex... -
![Pastor Tony Spell Successfully Convinced Over 200 People To Donate Their Stimulus Cheques]()
Pastor Tony Spell Successfully Convinced Over 200 People To Donate Their Stimulus Cheques
This is unprecedented! We reported that American pastor, Tony Spell was urging his church members and Christians at large to donate their complete $1200 cheque given to them by the American pastors to the church and we thought there was no way anyone was falling for that! We have never been so ... -
![All Your Problems Are Put Behind You - Denrele Edun Admires Chika Ike's Backsides]()
All Your Problems Are Put Behind You - Denrele Edun Admires Chika Ike's Backsides
Media personality, Denrele Edun couldn't hide his admiration for Nollywood actress, Chika Ike's lovely physique as he was forced to leave a comment about her backside. Chika Ike had posted a recent photo showing off her amazing backside on Instagram. Derenle who is her follower, while adm... -
![R.I.P! Game 0f Thrones Star, BJ Hogg Is Dead]()
R.I.P! Game 0f Thrones Star, BJ Hogg Is Dead
Actor BJ Hogg best known for playing Ser Addam Marbrand in Game of Thrones. has died at the age of 65. Following the news of his death, the comedy team behind Give My Head Peace, the Hole in the Wall gang, said in a statement: "BJ is part of the Give My Head Peace family."He was a fine a... -
![How Dancer, Kodak Died - Her Best Friend Narrates Her Last Moments]()
How Dancer, Kodak Died - Her Best Friend Narrates Her Last Moments
Nigeria has been very solemn today due to the death of one of the most popular dancers in the country, Kodak, The incident leading to her death was quite unclear as all we knew was that she was electrocuted while at the house of Nigeria's top music video director, Clearance Peters. We have now... -
![VIDEO: Checkout Davido's Hot Female Barber]()
VIDEO: Checkout Davido's Hot Female Barber
David Adedeji Adeleke, who is better known as Davido, is an American-born Nigerian singer, songwriter and record producer. Davido was born in Atlanta, US, and raised in Lagos.However, the singer and father of 3 spotted having some clean up and barbing his hair. Watch the video below; [html]Davido&#... -
![Checkout The Stunning Photos Davido's Wife, Chioma Releases For Her Birthday]()
Checkout The Stunning Photos Davido's Wife, Chioma Releases For Her Birthday
Music star Davido is in a celebratory mood for his fiancée's birthday but rues that they won't be able to 'turn the city upside down' because of the coronavirus lockdown. Chioma whom David is engaged to, clocks a new age April 30 of every year.The birthday celebrant shares mo...
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