Author: Femi Adeniyi

Nollywood actress and mother of one, Toyin Abraham, has highlighted the essence of spreading true love to make the world a better place for all. She made this known in a series of tweets on her official twitter handle on Wednesday. In one of her tweets, the actress said tears or happiness of someone on the other side of the world could make the world suffer or bring about happiness. Toyin Abraham “The tears of someone on the other side of the world can make the whole world suffer, and their happiness can bring a smile to the world as…

Some residents of the Kwali local government area of the Capital Territory, FCT, have confirmed that they received a stipend of 20,000 from the federal government to cushion the effects of the COVID-19 outbreak. While showing her appreciation, one of the beneficiaries, Mrs. Sarah Gadaga, who hails from Nasarawa State, said that the stipend would be of great help to her family of three and small business. “I just received N20,000 from the federal government, under the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management, and Social Development. Federal Government Under the Conditional Cash Transport program, we are paid N5,000 per month.…

Nigerian actress, Adesua Etomi-Wellington has expressed her view about April fool’s day and the Coronavirus outbreak which has spread across many countries. Adesua, who is also wife of popular Nigerian Singer and actor, Bankole Wellington popularly known as Banky W noted that pranks about Coronavirus will be distasteful. Adesua Etomi In a post on her Twitter handle, she said “Coronavirus pranks will be all sorts of distasteful. Don’t do it pls. We know it’s April fools Day but you don’t have to be a real… Though, she did not complete the paragraph but many of her followers on Twitter completed…

As part of steps aimed making Ondo State free of Coronavirus, the State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has ordered recruitment of one hundred youths for the immediate fumigation of major markets and motor parks in the state. The governor gave the directive while speaking with newsmen at Government House ground in Akure. Akeredolu directed the committee on Sanitation and Traffic Rules to immediately commence the fumigation of major markets and motor parks in the state. The Governor said the formidable committee, which was put in place for the clearing of market roads and also enforced a clean environment has been saddled…

April fool is a slang that is majorly used for pranking people, but in a time like this, it is imperative to reiterate the need for people to take COVID-19 seriously and believe that the virus is real and deadly. Aside taking it seriously, it is also necessary to strictly adhere to all precautionary measures as advised by medical experts and relevant agencies to safe more lives and put an end to the further spread of the virus. In Nigeria, two deaths have been recorded with over 100 people infected while the Federal government has announced that it was tracing…

Residents of Akure, the Ondo state capital on Tuesday stormed shasha market along Ado /Owo expressway to buy and sell despite governor Akeredolu’s order closing all markets in the state. Earlier, the state Government has issued a press statement to order the total closure of all markets in the state with an exception for people selling food, water and medicines. Residents Of Akure The order was contained in a press statement signed by the Commissioner for information and orientation, Donald Ojogo. According to the Commissioner, the move is part of measures to stem the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. The…

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, has warned Nigerians against unverified messages on social media. The warning is due to different messages that are being circulated on various social media platforms as regards Coronavirus, COVID-19 outbreak in the country. According to the agency, consumption of hot lemon, palm oil, ginger, or garlic does not protect anyone against the deadly virus. NCDC In a post on its twitter handle, NCDC said, “Beware of unverified messages on social media! These DO NOT protect against COVID19: Consuming hot lemon, palm oil, ginger or garlic *Gargling with salt water *Drinking or spraying Dettol…

The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwoolu has disclosed that the State’ Executive Council has devised a virtual means of holding meetings. According to the Governor, governance must continue during the lockdown that was declared as a part of measures put in place to curtail the Coronavirus outbreak. Sanwoolu disclosed this in a tweet on his official twitter handle as he advised residents of the State to adhere to the sit at home order. Lagos State He said “Governance must continue during our COVID19 required lockdown, The Lagos state executive council has moved to virtual meetings that allow everyone to…

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has revealed that herbal medicine could be the cure for Coronavirus, COVID-19. The monarch made the claim in a video shared on his social media page, where he detailed how several natural herbs like onions, African pepper and neem tree among others can be used to treat COVID-19. The Ooni added that the herbs can achieve the desired result when used individually or mixed together to produce an incense. Speaking on the use of onions, the ooni said: “When sliced and placed at angles of the room, they kill negative energy and fight…

Given the lockdown and the sit at home order by the Federal and state Governments, many Nigerians have called on Telecommunication companies in the country to cut data prices. In a trend on twitter, many were of the opinion that telecommunication companies in the country should look into reducing the pressure on Nigerians during this period. A twitter user, @DrOlufunmilayo said, the country that gives MTN their highest earnings/profits is Nigeria, even more than their home country South Africa, MTN cut data prices for South Africans. But not for Nigerians, This is unfair, this is inconsiderate. and very insensitive. Cut Data Prices…

The World Health Organization, WHO has warned against excess consumption of alcohol as a means of preventing being infected with Coronavirus, COVID-19. In a post on its official Twitter handle, the organization, noted that Alcohol does not protect people against the virus. WHO “Drinking alcohol DOES NOT protect you against #COVID19 and can be dangerous. According to the organization, frequent or excessive alcohol consumption can increase people’s risk of health problems. Meanwhile, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC has disclosed that the number of people infected with the virus in the country has risen to 111 as at Monday.

An Abuja Pastor and the General Overseer of Jesus Reign Family Church, Pastor U. Uden has been arrested for disobeying the sit at home order given by the Federal Capital Territory Administration FCTA , authorities. Report says the FCTA Enforcement Team arrested the pastor at his church, located in Apo area of the Capital Territory. Abuja Pastor Everyevery.ng gathered that despite the presence of the team, the pastor continued the service while the team waited to avoid confrontation. He was arrested thereafter and taken away with the Team’s vehicle.

Following public outcry by many Nigerians, President Muhammadu Buhari is expected to conduct a presidential broadcast on the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in the country. According to a post tagged “State House Press Release on the verified twitter handle of the Presidency, President Buhari would address Nigerians by 7:00 pm on Sunday (today). President Buhari Television, radio and other electronic media outlets were enjoined to hook up to the network services of the Nigerian Television Authority and Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) respectively for the broadcast. Meanwhile, the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, has revealed that no Rapid Diagnostic…

The General overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has revealed what God told him about Coronavirus, COVID-19. He said God told him that only those whose appointed time has come will die during the Coronavirus pandemic. Speaking at the Church’s live broadcast on Sunday, Pastor Adeboye said genuine children of God, who are not appointed to die now should relax because God will keep them safe. Citing Ezekiel chapter 2 verses 5, during his sermon titled “Peace Be Still” Adeboye said: “When I spoke to my daddy about my pains on those who are…

The Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu has visited the scene of the Akure explosion which destroyed many homes and property in the early hours of Saturday. In a post on his official twitter handle, the Governor posted pictures of his visit to the scene of the explosion that rocks Ilu Abo, a suburb town in Akure. According to the tweet, a vehicle in convoy transporting explosives to a storage facility in a neighboring state developed a fault while in transit along the Akure Owo before the explosion. Akure Explosion The Governor said, “I have been briefed by the security…

The Ondo State Governor Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu has confirmed on his Twitter handle that there was a loud blast in Akure, the state capital. It was gathered that, the explosion injured over thirteen persons and destroyed more than Sixty houses and other property worth millions of Naira. Earlier in a post on his twitter handle, the Governor said, “I have been briefed by security agencies in the state concerning the loud blast that was heard in Akure. Akure I will be at the scene to assess on the advise of heads of our security agencies. The Governor also asked that…

Nigerian singer, Peter Okoye, Mr. P of the defunct P Square group has replied one of his fan who asked him to release a new song. The singer noted that it is wrong for anyone to expect an artist to release a song or album at a time like this when the whole world is focusing on fighting Coronavirus, COVID-19. He made this known while replying one of his twitter followers who said he was itching to listen to new songs from Mr P. Peter Okoye The fan asked, “What’s going on? you have not released any song, please I…

Nigerian Rapper, Michael Ugochukwu, popularly known as Ruggedman, has reacted to the United States’ call on medical professionals around the world who want to work in America to reach out for visa appointment.  In his reaction, the rapper noted that Nigeria is on the verge of losing doctors adding that the Nigerian Government has failed to treat personnel from the health, education, and security sectors well. In a post on his twitter handle, said, Nigerian Government… do you remember when we asked you to do your job and treat our people from the health, education, security sectors well & you ignored…

Nigerian Prophet, Temitope Balogun Joshua, popularly known as TB Joshua has again expressed his view over the outbreak of Coronavirus, COVID-19. The prophet, who earlier prophesied that the virus would end by March 27th, described Satan as the author of the deadly virus. According to TB Joshua, Satan’s primary aim is to steal the economy, destroy people’s hope, and kill their future. TB Joshua He further noted that lockdown would only allow Satan to achieve his aim and desire. “This is what Satan, the author of coronavirus, aims, and desires – he has come to steal our economy, to destroy…

Nigerian businessman, philanthropist, and former chairman of Forte Oil PLC, Femi Otedola, has pledged to donate One billion naira towards the eradication of Coronavirus, COVID-19, in Nigeria. According to him, there is the need for everyone to come together to fight against the deadly virus. In a post on his Instagram page, the business mogul said ” I will be contributing 1 billion Naira towards the eradication of COVID-19 across Nigeria, we must all do what we can to flatten the curve” Femi Otedola Meanwhile, many of his followers have commended his goodwill to donate towards the eradication of the…

The founder of House of Joy Ministry, Bishop Sam Zuga, has expressed his willingness to treat anyone infected with Coronavirus, COVID-19. Bishop Zuga, who spoke at a crusade to sensitive people on Coronavirus in Yola, Adamawa State, said: “anyone with coronavirus should be referred to me for treatment.” The clergy man declared that he was not afraid of COVID-19. Sam Zuga According to Bishop Zuga: ”No virus can survive in my body, my body is the temple of God, it can’t accommodate anything called virus. “Coronavirus is not different from other diseases that God has been using me to heal.…