Author: Femi Adeniyi

Famous rib cracker, Lawrence Oluwaseyitan, popularly known as Seyi Law has linked the Success of his Marital Journey to God as his marriage clocked nine years. In a post on one of his verified social media account, the Ilaje-born stand-up comedian wrote about how he walked down the aisle with his wife nine years ago. He wrote about how he almost turned his wife to Lord of the ring for two years after proposing to her. Seyi Law “It is nine years, and we are still counting. She said, “I love your confidence on stage” 13 years. I got beautiful…

Nigerian reggae-dancehall singer and songwriter Patrick Okorie, better known as Patoranking, has penned an emotional appeal to President Muhammadu Buhari. In the appeal which he tagged “Hard Times for everyone, the Singer appealed to Buhari on the need to consider the reality of Coronavirus outbreak and the consequences of the pandemic on all Nigerians. Patoranking In a post on his verified twitter handle, the Singer noted that hunger and starvation would kill faster than the virus if Government fail to do the needful. “Your Excellency we are begging sir,This Corona virus is Real Sir,Hunger and Starvation would kill people faster…

The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi has expressed the willingness to offer himself as sacrifice for the Coronavirus outbreak which has been ravaging many countries. The monarch in a Video gotten by everyevery.ng prayed that he get infected by the deadly virus. Oluwo In the short video clip, he offered the prayers while in his palace. The controversial monarch who offered the prayers in Yoruba dialect said the prayers were in accordance with how he was directed to do it. He pointed out in the video that he was ready to offer himself as sacrifice for the Pandemic though…

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC has confirmed that the number of pesons infected by Coronavirus, COVID-19 in the country has jumped to sixty five. The agency announced the rise in the number of persons infected as it confirmed that 14 new cases were recorded on Thursday. COVID-19 NCDC, made this known on its verified Twitter page. The centre tweeted: ”14 new cases of #COVID19 have been confirmed in Nigeria: 2 in FCT, 12 in Lagos. “Of the 14, 6 were detected on a vessel, 3 are returning travellers into Nigeria & 1 is close contact of a confirmed…

Though the Presidency has declared that President Muhammadu Buhari tested Negative to Coronavirus, but many Nigerians are not yet convinced. A twitter user @Dadiyata07, said, “Please is Buhari’s not in Aso Villa? Why are they fumigating Aso Villa and he still resumed Office today, @BashirAhmaad please clarify this confusion Another Twitter user asked, “Where Is Buhari, We are no longer bothered about all of them, as we know that coronavirus is meant for the elite and politicians, but one question that we need an answer to is Where Is Buhari. Buhari Also, @ChuksNero10, said, “Please, if this is true, we need to…

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Boss Mustapha, has tested negative for coronavirus. This was revealed by the Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, during a media briefing on Thursday. The SGF, who heads the Presidential Task Force for the Control of COVID–19, is one the people who had contact with Abba Kyari, President Muhammadu Buhari’s chief of staff, who recently tested positive for the disease. Boss Mustapha Ehanire said “I’ve also been empowered by the SGF to reveal his own test result which is that it is negative.” The minister noted that he publicly announced Mustapha’s result…

Nollywood actress, Toyin Abraham has thanked Nigerian singer, Simisola Ogunleye popularly known as Simi and her husband, Adekunle Kosoko, Adekunle Gold as she also prayed for the celebrity couple. Toyin thanked the couple for sending her money as part of their contribution to her Give away to cushion the effect of the seat at home order as a result of the Coronavirus outbreak. The actress who posted a photo of both Simi and Adekunle Gold on her instagram handle said, “Thanks a lot @symplysimi and @adekunlegold Thanks for sending mone, thanks a lot, my darlings❤️ile yin oni daaru,ise yin oni…

Nigerian singer Reekado Banks has lashed out at an online troll who reprimanded him for not doing Give away like some other Nigerian celebrities are doing so to cushion the effects of the stay at home order following the outbreak of COVID-19. The singer who replied a tweet questioning him over why he chose to party instead of partaking in helping others financially described the critic as a victim of a dysfunctional country. Your mates are doing giveaways in this hard times and you want to have a pary….grow up kid., the online troll tweeted. Reekado Banks In his tweet, Reekado…

The minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has said that Nigeria might be facing an explosion of the Coronavirus, COVID -19. Lai, stated this while updating the press on the measures taken by the  Federal Government to tackle the Coronavirus pandemic. He said “We have taken very bold measures in stopping international flights into the country, and we hail the state governments that have taken equally bold measures in their states, which include the closure of markets and the prohibition of large congregations.” Lai Mohammed He added that social distancing, contact tracing, testing, isolation of suspected cases and ensuring…

The senator who represented Kaduna Central during the 8th National Assembly, Shehu Sani has expressed concerns over the killing of thirty security personnels in Niger State. Shehu, in a tweet on his Twitter handle offered prayers for the families of the deceased as he also condoled with the Inspector General of Police, IG and the Minister of defence. Shehu Sani The tweet reads “While our focus was on Coronavirus, Bandits in Niger State massacred over 30 members of Our security forces on duty over the weekend, Our thoughts & prayers to their family. “My condolences to the IG of police…

The Minister for Culture and Tourism, Alhaji Lai Mohammed has cleared the air over rumours making the rounds that President Muhammadu Buhari is on Ventilator. There had been rumours that the president was down with Coronavirus. The Minister countered the rumour at a press conference in Abuja on Thursday. President Buhari Lai who emphasised that the president was not sick said 4,370 Nigerians that had contact with suspected cases were still being traced. He expressed the fear that cases of coronavirus might rise “exponentially” if communities were hit.

T B Joshua is in the news again following his prophesy that Coronavirus would be over by March 27th as many countries around the world put in place different measures to contain the spread of the virus. In a viral video, the prophet said “This month 27th, it would be over, by the end of this month, whether we like it or not, no matter the medicine they might have produced to cure whatever, it would go the way it comes, if it is not a medicine that brought it to the world, medication can not cure it T B…

Controversial on-air personality, Toke Makinwa is in the news again but this time around the reason is about her view on Sex and the need for ladies to get sex toys. In a video that went viral, Toke recommended three types of Sex toys to every female while speaking on her Vlog on the subject, sex-education. . Toke Makinde In the video, she said, “Why is it that we think that sex is something that the men are meant to enjoy and something that we are meant to give to men, you deserve orgasm, you deserve a good time, you…

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Malam Muhammed Bello has inspected a 5-storey building that can serve as an isolation & treatment facility for COVID-19 patients, should the need arise in the city. The minister embarked on the inspection alongside top officials of the FCTA. FCT The building, located at the Idu area of Abuja is a new training facility that can be modified to suit the purposes of a treatment and isolation center as required by the health authorities. Earlier, the Minister has ordered the closure of shops in markets and neighborhood centers to traders across Abuja. Bello…

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC has warned against the usage of Chloroquine and self medication amidst the outbreak of Coronavirus, COVID-19. According to the agency, Chloroquine has not being validated as cure for the virus which has infected over forty people in Nigeria. The warning was contained in a post on the NCDC twitter handle where it warned that self medication could lead to death. Chloroquine “Please remember that the use of chloroquine and its derivatives for the management of coronavirus disease has NOT been validated and approved Self-medication can cause harm and lead to death. Do not…

Nigerian rapper and UN peace Ambassador, Michael Ugochukwu, popularly known as Ruggedman has canvassed the funding of government-owned hospitals across the country. While reacting to how some notable Nigerians have tested positive to Coronavirus, the singer suggested the coversion of the thirty seven billion naira meant for renovation of National assembly to equip hospitals. On his twitter handle, the singer said “Can we use the 37 billion naira meant for National Assembly renovation to equip hospitals nationwide? Ruggedman Earlier, in a post, the popular singer challenged Nigerian leaders on the need to make things work so it could be of…

The Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has taken the Coronavirus test as he also announced his decision to observe self-isolation. In a post on his verified twitter handle, Fayemi, who is also the Chairman, Nigerian Governors Forum, NGF said he decided to observe the isolation following meetings he had with two people who had tested positive to the virus. The Governor tweeted, “I just took a CoviD 19 test, having gone into self-isolation since yesterday evening. I’m asymptomatic and feel well, but I was in meetings with two people who had since tested positive. Fayemi Meanwhile, the Governor encouraged…

Nigerians have continued to react to the news making the round that Vice President Yemi Osinbajo tested negative for Coronavirus, 24 hours after he went into self-isolation following fears he could have physically interacted with some persons who tested positive. Earlier In a tweet by Senator Babafemi Ojudu, Special Adviser to the President of Nigeria on Political Matters, it was disclosed that the Vice President results have returned negative. Ojudu who made this known on his official twitter handle said “Vice President Yemi Osinbajo tested negative.” Osinbajo While reacting, a twitter user @iSlimfit said, They thought they were sidelining our starboy,…

Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has tested positive for Coronavirus, COVID-19 The Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Media, Mukhtar Gidado, disclosed this in a media statement made available on Tuesday. Bauchi Governor Governor Mohammed was observing self isolation as at the time of filing this report and his Doctors and officials from the Nigerian Centre For Disease Control, NCDC have taken full charge of his quarantine. The Governor earlier said he met and shook hands with Mohammed, the son of former Vice-President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, who tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday.

The Director-General of the World Health Organisation (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has revealed that there is currently no treatment that has been proven to be effective against COVID-19. Speaking at a virtual news conference in Geneva, Tedros warned against the use of drugs not shown to work against the disease. His remarks came as the number of deaths soared past 15,000, with more than 341,000 people infected worldwide. According to him, using untested medicines without the right evidence could raise false hope and even do more harm than good. WHO Tedros praised the great energy being put into research and…

Stop and Search Exercise is such that allows Police and other security personnel to identify drivers with either stolen Vehicles, expired or fake documents on the roads. Meanwhile, Self-isolation, hand washing, application of hand sanitizer, use of face mask, personal and environmental Sanitation among others have been described as part of measures to put an end to the spread of Coronavirus, COVID-19. However, it is highly imperative to consider if officers of the Nigerian Police Force and other security personnels are keeping up with the measure of wearing hand gloves, using face mask and hand sanitizer in the course of…