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Maret 26, 2020

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Tacha: Hunger is deadlier than coronavirus

Posted: 26 Mar 2020 07:00 AM PDT

Following the stay at home order, most popular BBNaija ex housemate, Tacha, has taken to Twitter to advocate for people who do not have food to eat at home.

According to the 24 year old, hunger is deadlier than coronavirus so people who have excess should try and supply those who do not have what to eat.

In her words "While we URGE CITIZENS to stay home, please be URGED to go out there and distribute FOOD SUPPLIES for them, people won't STAY HOME and EAT THEMSELVES. I repeat HUNGERisDEADLIER."

See her post below;

COVID-19: Rema reacts, slams politicians for refusing to invest in hospitals

Posted: 26 Mar 2020 06:30 AM PDT

Nigerian rapper, Rema has followed in the footsteps of his music label boss, Donjazzy to mock Nigerian politicians this captivating period.

Rema mocked politicians on social media saying they refused to invest in hospitals because they were free to go abroad to treat themselves but now that there is a global pandemic, they are contained in the country.

He wrote;

They refused to invest in hospitals because they could fly abroad to get treatments for themselves, now countries borders closed, Karma take the wheel. 🇳🇬💔


Recall that Don Jazzy had mocked the Nigerian leader of the state of the country's health facility as the country battle to contain the spread of coronavirus.

Speaking via his official Twitter handle, he added flights have been restricted and they can not travel again.

He wrote: "Build hospital build hospital una no hear. Now you can not go abroad."

Niniola's 'Fantasy' music featuring Femi Kuti is everything a colorful video

Posted: 26 Mar 2020 06:00 AM PDT


Artist: Niniola featuring Femi Kuti

Song Title: Fantasy

Genre: Afrobeats, Afro-pop

Album: TBA

Date of release: February 28, 2019

Label: Naija Review/Drum Roll Records

Producer: Kel P

Video Director: Sesan

Details: Fresh off her Grammy-nominated contribution to Beyoncé's The Lion King: The Gift album, Nigeria's Queen of Afro House Niniola teams with music icon Femi Kuti for her latest single,

Watch music below;

Watch 'The Dinner' mini-series directed by Stephanie Dadet

Posted: 26 Mar 2020 05:30 AM PDT

If you are watching mini-series during this self-isolation season, 'The Dinner' just might be perfect for you.

Written, produced and directed by Stephanie Dadet, the 4-part mini-series currently streaming on YouTube creatively touches themes of domestic violence, infidelity and love.

Watch video below;

Prince Charles tests positive for Coronavirus

Posted: 26 Mar 2020 05:00 AM PDT

Prince Charles has tested positive for coronavirus.

Clarence House confirmed that the 71-year-old royal had been diagnosed with the COVID-19 disease in a statement released this morning.

The heir to the throne is said to have displayed "mild symptoms" but "otherwise remains in good health", and has been self-isolating in Scotland with the Duchess of Cornwall – who has tested negative for coronavirus.

"The Prince of Wales has tested positive for coronavirus," the statement said.

"He has been displaying mild symptoms but otherwise remains in good health and has been working from home throughout the last few days as usual.

"The Duchess of Cornwall has also been tested but does not have the virus. In accordance with government and medical advice, the Prince and the Duchess are now self-isolating at home in Scotland.

"The tests were carried out by the NHS in Aberdeenshire where they met the criteria required for testing.

"It is not possible to ascertain from whom the Prince caught the virus owing to the high number of engagements he carried out in his public role during recent weeks."

Prince Charles' last public event was a reception and dinner in aid of the Australian bushfire relief effort on 12 March, which took place at Mansion House in London.

Earlier that day the Prince of Wales had attended an investiture ceremony at Buckingham Palace, where he greeted recipients with a non-contact gesture due to concerns about the spread of the illness.

BBnaija’s Mercy Eke advise Nigerians says "Let’s save our country"

Posted: 26 Mar 2020 04:30 AM PDT

Lagos state Commissioner for health, Prof. Akin Abayomi had advised participants at the African Magic viewers' Choice Award, AMVCA which held on 14th March, 2020 to observe strict self-isolation as they may have come in contact with an individual who tested positive for coronavirus.

As a result of this advise, some celebrities have been revealing their personal efforts to contain the spread, one of such celebs is the winner of Big Brother Naija 2019, Mercy Eke.

Mercy took to her Twitter account and disclosed that she has been adhering strictly to the directives from health officials in line with the revelation that they might have been exposed to contracting the virus.

She wrote; "Already taking this seriously, our health is wealth. let's all do our best to save our country "

See her post below:

Davido: Isolation has turned me into a bricklayer

Posted: 26 Mar 2020 04:00 AM PDT

Ace Nigerian singer, David Adeleke alias Davido, took to Instagram to show off his new hobby ever since he went into self isolation.

The father of three shared a video in which he could be seen setting up his son, Ifeanyi's toys.

He captioned it; "Isolation don turn me to brick layer been on this one hour no progress".

Coronavirus: Atiku reacts as Abba Kyari tests positive

Posted: 26 Mar 2020 03:30 AM PDT

Former Vice president Atiku Abubakar took to his Twitter page to commiserate with Chief of Staff Abba Kyari on his unfortunate circumstances after Kyari tested positive for coronavirus.

Atiku also sent prayers and greetings on Twitter, he wrote; "My thoughts and prayers are with Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari. Allah ya kre mu gabaki daya, kuma ya bashi lafiya – AA".


ThisDay reported, quoting presidential sources, that Kyari had tested positive for the virus.

The newspaper said Kyari had travelled to Germany on Saturday, March 7th to meet with officials of Siemens in Munich on the Nigerian electricity expansion programme.

He returned exactly one week later on Saturday, March 14th, but did not show any symptoms.

Earlier, Kyari wrote to the Speaker of House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, on Monday seeking due adherence to coronavirus screening at airports.

Coronavirus: Lagos state shuts markets and malls across the states

Posted: 26 Mar 2020 03:00 AM PDT

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwoolu has announced

 all Lagos marketplaces, shopping malls and other non-essential businesses will be closed from Thursday, March 26 to prevent the spread of the pandemic Coronavirus.

He stated that only places selling food, medicine and related items will remain open.

The closure will last for one week

He's currently addressing pressmen at the State House, Marina, Lagos.

Toyin Abraham donates 100 sanitizers to help Nigeria fight coronavirus

Posted: 26 Mar 2020 02:30 AM PDT

Toyin Abraham, a Nigerian film actress, filmmaker, director and producer, donated 100,000 naira to purchase 100 sanitizers for 100 people to help Nigerians meet demand as the pandemic becomes more severe.

Toyin Abraham said in a recent post on Instagram that she sent 100k to someone on twitter to deliver 100 sanitizers to 100 people on twitter. She further advised that everyone reading her post should ensure that they stay home, stay safe and practice good hygiene.

She also revealed that she donated another N200k to the same course in Ibadan.

I am pleased to say that I and my friends @officialrockypain and
@omoiyaseri
has jointly donated N200k to buy bags of rice and hand sanitizers to people in Ibadan.

These items will be shared at 1pm tommorow at Dugbe, Opposite Cocoa House.

We are hoping to reach more people

15year-old student appointed as king in Ondo State

Posted: 26 Mar 2020 02:00 AM PDT

The Ondo State Executive Council on Monday, approved the appointment of 15-year-old Prince Oloyede Adeyeoba as the Arujale of Okeluse in Ose local government area of the state.

The 15-year-old Senior Secondary School student is the only surviving son of the late king.

The appointment was among the three ratified by the Executive Council presided over by Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu on Monday, 23rd March, 2020.

The council also approved was the appointment of Prince Ebenezer Adewunmi Ogunmolasuyi as the Olupenmen of Upenmen in Owo local government Area of Ondo State. The 47-year-old Mass Communication and Journalism graduate from the Nigeria Institute of Journalism, NIJ and an Associate Member of the Nigeria Institute of Public Relations, NIPR is from the Ayiwoye Akinola ruling house.

The Olupenmen stool became vacant in August 2017 after the demise of Oba (Rtd Col.) Samuel Ademulegun.

The third Prince whose selection was ratified is Prince Olorunsola Akinyelure as Odogbo of Ode Omi in Irele council area.

Briefing government house correspondents after the meeting, the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Lola Fagbemi, flanked by his Information counterpart, Donald Ojogo, said Ogunmolasuyi's appointment followed an election conducted by kingmakers in the community.

Fagbemi said the ratification was arrived at after hours of deliberations by the Council.

The election was supervised by Mr Segun Omojuwa, the Director of Local Government Administration in Owo local government.

Kevin Hart’s wife, Eniko Parrish is pregnant with their second child together

Posted: 26 Mar 2020 01:30 AM PDT

Eniko Parrish and her husband, Kevin Hart are expecting their second child together as confirmed in an Instagram post she shared.

Eniko who stylishly showed off her growing baby bump in a photo she shared, expressed excitement of having a family of 6 soon.

She wrote;

baby #2
in the midst of all of this we're counting our blessings and couldn't be more grateful!
soon to be a family of 6!
#glowingandgrowing

Coronavirus: First case recorded in Osun state as Nigeria confirms two new cases

Posted: 26 Mar 2020 01:00 AM PDT


Nigeria has recorded two new cases of coronavirus (COVID-19).

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirmed the new cases in Lagos and Osun on Wednesday.

According to NCDC, Both cases are returning travellers to Nigeria in the last 7 days.

In total, Nigeria has recorded 46 cases, 2 recovered and one dead.

Coronavirus: Yemi Osinbajo’s test result released

Posted: 26 Mar 2020 12:30 AM PDT


Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has tested negative for the Coronavirus, special adviser on politics Babafemi Ojudu said.

Yesterday, Senior special assistant on media, Laolu Akande said Osinbajo conducted his meetings via video conferencing, while observing social distancing as he was in self-isolation in accordance with NCDC protocols.

Fears had heightened about the vice-president's coronavirus status after Abba Kyari, chief of staff to President Buhari tested positive.

Kyari and Osinbajo sit together at the weekly Federal Executive Council meetings, now postponed indefinitely.

President Buhari has also tested negative for the virus.

Coronavirus: “Buhari is very sick with persistent coughing” – Kemi Olunloyo

Posted: 26 Mar 2020 12:00 AM PDT

Controversial investigative journalist, Kemi Olunloyo says Mr President is currently very sick with persistent coughing following contact with his chief-of-staff, Abba Kyari who already tested positive to coronavirus pandemic.

In her words;



"#BREAKING UPDATE is that Prez @MBuhari is very sick with persistent coughing. A ventilator has been brought in from a hospital to set up a makeshift ICU to treat our Commander-in-Chief. He had contact with his Chief of staff Mr Kyari who tested positive for CORONAVIRUS #COVID19. Pls pray for Mr President."

FCT Minister orders closure of markets in Abuja due to coronavirus

Posted: 25 Mar 2020 11:30 PM PDT


Minister of Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Malam Muhammad Bello has ordered the closure of markets and neigbhourhood centers in Abuja.

This was done in a bid to stop the spread of coronavirus in the FCT, as Muhammad Bello also ordered the immediate closure of churches and mosques.

The minister explained that containing the virus depended largely on personal choices, as he announced that the Federal Capital Territory Administration has raised an emergency response team to tackle the spread of the virus.

He said;

"Shops in the markets and neighbourhood centres in the FCT are to be shut to traders except those who sell essential commodities and medicines. However, pharmacies and supermarkets selling essential products and bakeries are to remain open but abide strictly by laid down measures."

Workers on Grade level 1 to 12, have also been directed to work from home as a precautionary measure against the spread of the virus.

Mothers in Abeokuta, Ogun state appear topless to pray against the deadly coronavirus.

Posted: 25 Mar 2020 11:00 PM PDT

Some mothers in Abeokuta, Ogun state, came out topless to pray against the deadly coronavirus.

In a video shared online, the women are seen parading a highway in just their wrappers tied around their chests.

They beat a drum and sang as they prayed against Covid-19.

Soyombo Abayomi said the parade is a "sacrifice to send away coronavirus."

"The mothers in abeokuta, Ogun State came out today for sacrifices to send away Corona virus. may God hear their prayers."

Nigerians have reacted by slamming the women for not adhering to the rules of social distancing to curb the virus.

I won’t close churches, Corona can’t survive in the body of Christ – President Magufuli of Tanzania

Posted: 25 Mar 2020 10:30 PM PDT

Tanzania President John Magufuli, on Sunday announced that his government would not shut down churches and mosques over coronavirus .

According to the president, these are the only places where true healing can be found. "These Holy places are where God is. My fellow Tanzanians, let us not be afraid of going to praise Him," he said.

President Magufuli went ahead and told a congregation in Tanzania where he had attended a church service that the Covid-19 virus is Satanic and cannot survive while in the "body of Christ"

"Corona cannot survive in the body of Christ, it will burn. That is exactly why I did not panic while taking the Holy communion," he said while the congregation cheered. Coronavirus cases in Tanzania so far stand at 12.

Osinbajo tests negative for coronavirus after exposure to positive Abba Kyari

Posted: 25 Mar 2020 10:00 PM PDT


The vice president was tested after President Buhari's chief of staff, Abba Kyari, was confirmed positive.

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo [Presidency]

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has tested negative for coronavirus (COVID-19), according to media reports.
Osinbajo was tested for the disease after Abba Kyari, chief of staff to President Muhammadu Buhari, tested positive.

Kyari had recently travelled to Germany where over 30,000 cases have now been recorded, and was involved in high profile meetings when he returned to the country.

He took part in the Economic Advisory Council (EAC) meeting which took place at the Presidential Villa on March 17. The meeting was presided by the president and attended by Osinbajo, cabinet ministers and other top government officials.

Buhari tested negative after Kyari became a confirmed case, and the office of the vice president has announced on Wednesday, March 25 that he's also negative.

"Vice President Yemi Osinbajo test negative," Babafemi Ojudu, the Special Adviser to the President on Political Matters, tweeted on Wednesday.

Osinbajo's spokesman, Laolu Akande, confirmed the news to The Punch.

Nigeria has recorded 46 cases in eight states - Lagos (30), the Federal Capital Territory (8), Ogun (3), Ekiti (1), Oyo (1), Edo (1), Bauchi (1), and Osun (1).

Media personality IK Osakioduwa denies rumours that he contracted coronavirus

Posted: 25 Mar 2020 05:41 AM PDT

The media personality says he has not been infected with coronavirus.

Media personality IK Osakioduwa has come out to deny the rumours that he contracted coronavirus and attended the 2020 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice (AMVCA) award.

There have been rumours going on that a Nigerian celebrity attended the AMVCA after contracting coronavirus during a recent visit to the United Kingdom.

There's not been anything to that rumour and Osakioduwa who hosted the awards' ceremony has come out to say he is not the person.


"I usually would not address this but the rumours are making the rounds. People passing messages around that I went to the UK and got the coronavirus took it to AMVCA, took it to some clubs," the TV host wrote on Instagram.

" I haven't been to London for a very long time. I haven't been to that club… I don't have coronavirus."

The rumours concerning the celebrity that attended the AMVCA comes amidst rising fears of the coronavirus in the Nigeria.

As at the time of this writing, Nigeria has 42 confirmed cases of the COVID-19, the disease caused by coroanvirus.

Cardi B claims celebrities are being paid to say they have Coronavirus

Posted: 25 Mar 2020 05:36 AM PDT

Hip-hop artiste Cardi B claims celebrities are being paid to say they have contracted the novel coronavirus.

Her statement comes after Idris Elba, his wife Sabrina Dhowre, Tom Hanks, his wife Rita Wilson and Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant said they have tested positive for coronavirus.

The "Bodak Yellow" hitmaker who was recently in Ghana for a concert went on Instagram Live on Saturday night where she shared her own conspiracy theory about the COVID-19 outbreak, Rap Up reports.

"Let's say if I have the coronavirus right now. How am I supposed to know I got it because sometimes I be like, 'If y'all have a cough, you have it,'" she said. "But then I be seeing these basketball players say like, 'Yeah, I have the coronavirus, but I don't got no symptoms.' So how the fuck am I supposed to know when I'm supposed to get tested for it? Y'all ni**as is playing with me. That's my problem right there."

The most common symptoms of COVID-19 are fever, tiredness, and a dry cough. About 80 percent of people who get the virus experience a mild case. "I feel ok, I have no symptoms so far but have been isolated since I found out about my possible exposure to the virus," said Elba after revealing his positive diagnosis.

During her IG Live, Cardi also questioned whether celebrities are being paid to say they have the infectious disease. "I'm starting to feel like y'all ni**as is paying ni**as to say that they got it," added Cardi.

And if checks are in fact being cut, Cardi wants in. "And if y'all are paying ni**as to say that they got it, pay me too," she said. "Bitch tryna get paid."

Cardi, who was in the studio working on her new album, also admitted that she wants to leave the house so she can get liposuction. "A bitch tryna get lipo," she said. "I need to know when this shit gonna finish."

The "Press" rapper previously went viral with her rant about the coronavirus. Her video was remixed by DJ iMarkkeyz and turned into a song, which is now set as debut on the Billboard charts.

Cardi also revealed that the coronavirus has caused her to delay the release of her new single.

Obesere releases new song titled 'Coronavirus'

Posted: 25 Mar 2020 05:24 AM PDT


Artist: Obesere

Song Title: Coronavirus

Genre: Afrobeats, Afro-pop

Album: TBA

Date of release: March 24, 2020

Label: TBA

Producer: TBA

Video Director: TBA

Details/Takeaway: Well, this isn't weird at all. Over the past few months, the Nigerian legend has been on a comeback trail with collaborations with Zlatan and Skiibii. While the mixing on this song is suspect, it could have been fire. Basically, Obesere warns coronavirus not to enter Nigeria because his brother, Ebola died in Nigeria.

Shout-out to everybody.

Nollywood movies slated for release pushed back amid coronavirus outbreak

Posted: 25 Mar 2020 05:22 AM PDT

Here's a list of Nollywood movies with release dates pushed back due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The film industry might be the worst hit by the coronavirus outbreak in Nigeria.

In the past days following reports of fresh cases across Nigeria, cinemas in Lagos have shut down operations while film productions have halted in compliance with the Ministry of Health's advised preventive measures.

This week has however experienced a new dimension as filmmakers have begun to announce announce the push back of release dates and indefinite postponement.

According to Filmone distribution company, three movies have been suspended following the compulsory shutting down of cinemas in Lagos.

Top on the list so far include Daransen Richard's 'Soft Work', a crime drama starring Alex Ekubo, IK Ogbonna, among others. The movie was billed to have its theatrical release on Friday, March 27, 2020.

Recently released 'Mama Drama' starring Osas Ighodaro and Kunle Remi has caved in from the pressure as it recently announce a yet to be confirmed re-release date.

Anticipated Nollywood sci-fi 'Ratnik' might also call off its April 10 release. The movie's director and producer, Demeji Ajibola confirmed that they would reach a verdict in the coming days as they continue to observe events.

Crayon releases new single 'Shima'

Posted: 25 Mar 2020 05:17 AM PDT


Artist: Crayon

Song Title: Shima

Genre: Shima

Album: TBA

Date of release: March 24, 2020

Label: Jonzing/MAVIN

Producer: London

Video Director: TBA

Details/Takeaway: This is Crayon's second single of 2020. This song is a love song and an ode to some unidentified part of a woman's body..

AMVCA 2020 attendee tests positive for coronavirus

Posted: 25 Mar 2020 05:08 AM PDT

AMVCA 2020 attendees advised to self- isolate as Lagos state ministry of health records first attendee case.

The Lagos State Ministry of Health has confirmed that attendees of the just concluded Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards were likely exposed to the novel coronavirus as an attendee tests positive.


In the wake of the reports, all attendees have been advised to self-isolate and report symptoms to the toll free numbers made available.

While the identity of the attendee remains under wraps, rumours of a positive attendee made the rounds last week after filmmaker, Ifeoma Chukwuogo tweeted that a UK returnee who attended the AMVCA had showed symptoms of the virus.

The tweet subsequently generated a string of counter claims and screenshots of a conversation between the alleged carrier and a friend also emerged.


Shortly after the news broke, a UK returnee identified via his Instagram handle @specialNigerian confirmed that he was the attendee in question and shared videos of an NCDC van picking him up to be tested for the virus.


However, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) is yet to confirm that the alleged carrier is the now confirmed case.

So far, Nigeria has recorded 42 confirmed cases of covid-19.

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