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Police storm Obalende market, allegedly destroy food stuffs

Posted: 30 Mar 2020 01:30 AM PDT

Officers of the Nigeria Police Force have been called out on social media after they allegedly stormed the Obalende market today, destroying food stuffs.

The Lagos state government had declared a lockdown to curb the spread of the deadly coronavirus disease.

The lockdown took effect on Thursday, but exempted sellers of essential food commodities, health supplies and other necessary items.

But in a flagrant disobedience of the state order, the police allegedly stormed the market and started destroying food items being sold by the market people.

COVID-19: South African clergy man Pastor Mboro says 'With $100,000, I’m ready to go to hell and fight the devil behind coronavirus'

Posted: 30 Mar 2020 01:00 AM PDT

A South African clergyman, Pastor Mboro, has reportedly said that he would go to hell and fight the devil behind the coronavirus outbreak.

According to several reports online, including Nigerian Guardian, the pastor said that it would do so if he is offered the sum of $100,000 (N36,700,000) to cover his transports.

In a quote by the same newspaper, he said:

"I am ready to save mankind. I have seen a vision of how the Coronavirus demon looks like and I will defeat it."

He was reported to have said that spending money on science to find a cure is not needed as the real cause of the pandemic is the devil.

"There is no need for worry and expensive research, the real problem is the demon causing this disease and I am ready to kill it once and for all,"

Pastor Mboro said. He also reportedly added that the deadline for the payment must not be more than the second week of April 2020.

Kaduna governor El-Rufai tests positive for coronavirus

Posted: 30 Mar 2020 12:30 AM PDT

Governor of Kaduna State Nasir El-Rufai has disclosed that he tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19).

This was contained in a statement by the governor in a video that was shared via his official Twitter handle on Saturday.

See his post underneath:

Senator Ben Murray- Bruce’s wife, Evelyn Murray-Bruce, laid to rest

Posted: 30 Mar 2020 12:00 AM PDT

Senator Ben Murray- Bruce's wife, Evelyne Murray-Bruce, has been laid to rest in a private ceremony, a week after she died.

The private ceremony that had just him and his children lay their loved one to rest. The heartbroken former Senator shared the burial photos on his verified twitter handle, he wrote;

"We are made from earth, and we return to earth. " Today, we buried my beautiful wife, and mum to our beautiful children and grandchildren, Evelyn Murray-Bruce.

She was Ben Bruce best friend for 43 years and wife for 41 years.

Femi Adesina: FG is not giving Nigerians with BVN N30,000

Posted: 29 Mar 2020 11:30 PM PDT

Presidential spokesman, Femi Adesina has denied a report that he said Nigerians with bank verification number (BVN) will be given N30,000 as relief fund.

According to him, the report which went viral on social media is false.

He denied this in a tweet on Saturday, March 28.

He consequently urged Nigerians to disregard the information.

"Fake news peddlers have concocted a statement, purportedly issued by me, saying FG will pay N30,000 to each Nigerian with BVN, to help them stock up before an impending national lockdown. Not me. The so-called statement is hereby disclaimed," he tweeted.

Comptroller-General of Immigration Service & UCH Chief Medical Director test positive for Coronavirus

Posted: 29 Mar 2020 11:00 PM PDT

Comptroller-General of Nigeria Immigration Service, Muhammad Babandede, has contracted Coronavirus.

Babandede, who returned from the United Kingdom to Nigeria on March 22, made the confirmation on Sunday.

Also, the Chief Medical Director of University College Hospital, Ibadan, Oyo State, Prof Jesse A. Otegbayo, has tested positive for Coronavirus. He confirmed the development in a statement on Sunday.

Otegbayo said, "On Monday March 23, we commenced a 12-man quarterly board meeting which was meant to last five days in the hospital, we observed social distancing and other precautionary measures for Covid-19 as much as possible. "

However, on Wednesday morning, one of us presented with what appeared to be symptoms of Covid-19, his samples were immediately taken for test and the meeting called off.

His result returned positive on Friday morning and every participant (including me) immediately went into self-isolation while our samples were also taken for test.

Unfortunately, my result returned positive on Saturday afternoon and I remain in isolation as I am not symptomatic.

All staff who have been in contact with me and other participants during this period have been advised to immediately proceed on self-isolation pending the time they get tested."

Wizkid Has Become The Second Nigerian Male Artiste To Hit 10 Million IG Followers

Posted: 29 Mar 2020 10:30 PM PDT

Wizkid has just crossed 10million followers on his Instagram account as the second biggest Naija artiste on Instagram, judging by their number of followers.

He follows the growth path of the likes of Davido, Tiwa Savage and Yemi Alade as he hits 10 Million followers.

Over the years, social media has evolved to be something great, not just for appearance but it is great enough to now translate into wealth as Instagram users can now monetize their platforms and for this artistes, this goes a long way in growing their brands and become the best.


For Wizkid, this feat was achieved on the 28th of March where it was announced via his fan page's Instagram page. The superstar is yet to react to this social media achievement.

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala: I fear for Africa, the window for containment of coronavirus is narrowing

Posted: 29 Mar 2020 10:00 PM PDT

Nigeria's former Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has said the increasing cases of coronavirus recorded across Africa in the last few days is worrisome and terrifying.

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala warmed in her recent post on Twitter that that Africa's window for containing the virus is narrowing day by day. She also expressed dismay over people congregating in mosques and churches in spite of over 4,106 coronavirus cases and 124 deaths recorded in 46 countries across the continent.

Okonjo-Iweala tweeted;

#COVID19 Africa's window for containment is narrowing! As of March 28, there are 4,106 cases in 46 countries with 124 deaths. Still too many reports and videos of people gathering in churches, mosques and markets. Spread the word! Don't congregate. Save lives!

COVID_19: President Buhari imposes curfew restricting movements in Lagos, Ogun and Abuja

Posted: 29 Mar 2020 01:17 PM PDT

COVID_19: President Buhari imposes curfew restricting movements in Lagos, Ogun and Abuja
President Muhammadu Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has imposed a curfew restricting movements in Lagos, Ogun and Abuja.

The President disclosed this in his address to the Nation on Sunday, March 29, over the COVID-19 pandemic.

Below is the full address:


1. Fellow Nigerians,


2. From the first signs that Coronavirus, or COVID-19 was turning into an epidemic and was officially declared a world-wide emergency, the Federal Government started planning preventive, containment and curative measures in the event the disease hits Nigeria.

3. The whole instruments of government are now mobilized to confront what has now become both a health emergency and an economic crisis.

4. Nigeria, unfortunately, confirmed its first case on 27th February 2020. Since then, we have seen the number of confirmed cases rise slowly.

5. By the morning of March 29th, 2020, the total confirmed cases within Nigeria had risen to ninety-seven.

6. Regrettably, we also had our first fatality, a former employee of PPMC, who died on 23rd March 2020. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family in this very difficult time. We also pray for quick recovery for those infected and undergoing treatment.

7. As of today, COVID-19 has no cure. Scientists around the world are working very hard to develop a vaccine.

8. We are in touch with these institutions as they work towards a solution that will be certified by international and local medical authorities within the shortest possible time.

9. For now, the best and most efficient way to avoid getting infected is through regular hygienic and sanitary practices as well as social distancing.

10. As individuals, we remain the greatest weapon to fight this pandemic. By washing our hands regularly with clean water and soap, disinfecting frequently used surfaces and areas, coughing into a tissue or elbow and strictly adhering to infection prevention control measures in health facilities, we can contain this virus.

11. Since the outbreak was reported in China, our Government has been monitoring the situation closely and studying the various responses adopted by other countries.

12. Indeed, the Director General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) was one of ten global health leaders invited by the World Health Organisation to visit China and understudy their response approach. I am personally very proud of Dr Ihekweazu for doing this on behalf of all Nigerians.

13. Since his return, the NCDC has been implementing numerous strategies and programs in Nigeria to ensure that the adverse impact of this virus on our country is minimized. We ask all Nigerians to support the work the Federal Ministry of Health and NCDC are doing, led by the Presidential Task Force.

14. Although we have adopted strategies used globally, our implementation programs have been tailored to reflect our local realities.

15. In Nigeria, we are taking a two step approach.

16. First, to protect the lives of our fellow Nigerians and residents living here and second, to preserve the livelihoods of workers and business owners to ensure their families get through this very difficult time in dignity and with hope and peace of mind.

17. To date, we have introduced healthcare measures, border security, fiscal and monetary policies in our response. We shall continue to do so as the situation unfolds.

18. Some of these measures will surely cause major inconveniences to many citizens. But these are sacrifices we should all be willing and ready to make for the greater good of our country.

19. In Nigeria's fight against COVID-19, there is no such thing as an overreaction or an under reaction. It is all about the right reaction by the right agencies and trained experts.

20. Accordingly, as a Government, we will continue to rely on guidance of our medical professionals and experts at the Ministry of Health, NCDC and other relevant agencies through this difficult time.

21. I therefore urge all citizens to adhere to their guidelines as they are released from time to time.

22. As we are all aware, Lagos and Abuja have the majority of confirmed cases in Nigeria. Our focus therefore remains to urgently and drastically contain these cases, and to support other states and regions in the best way we can.

23. This is why we provided an initial intervention of fifteen billion Naira (N15b) to support the national response as we fight to contain and control the spread.

24. We also created a Presidential Task Force (PTF) to develop a workable National Response Strategy that is being reviewed on a daily basis as the requirements change. This strategy takes international best practices but adopts them to suit our unique local circumstances.

25. Our goal is to ensure all States have the right support and manpower to respond immediately.

26. So far, in Lagos and Abuja, we have recruited hundreds of adhoc staff to man our call centers and support our tracing and testing efforts.

27. I also requested, through the Nigeria Governors Forum, for all State Governments to nominate Doctors and Nurses who will be trained by the NCDC and Lagos State Government on tactical and operational response to the virus in case it spreads to other states.

28. This training will also include medical representatives from our armed forces, paramilitary and security and intelligence agencies.

29. As a nation, our response must be guided, systematic and professional. There is a need for consistency across the nation. All inconsistencies in policy guidelines between Federal and State agencies will be eliminated.

30. As I mentioned earlier, as at this morning we had ninety-seven confirmed cases. Majority of these are in Lagos and Abuja. All the confirmed cases are getting the necessary medical care.

31. Our agencies are currently working hard to identify cases and people these patients have been in contact with.

32. The few confirmed cases outside Lagos and Abuja are linked to persons who have travelled from these centres.

33. We are therefore working to ensure such inter state and intercity movements are restricted to prevent further spread.

34. Based on the advice of the Federal Ministry of Health and the NCDC, I am directing the cessation of all movements in Lagos and the FCT for an initial period of 14 days with effect from 11pm on Monday, 30th March 2020. This restriction will also apply to Ogun State due to its close proximity to Lagos and the high traffic between the two States.

35. All citizens in these areas are to stay in their homes. Travel to or from other states should be postponed. All businesses and offices within these locations should be fully closed during this period.

36. The Governors of Lagos and Ogun States as well as the Minister of the FCT have been notified. Furthermore, heads of security and intelligence agencies have also been briefed.

37. We will use this containment period to identify, trace and isolate all individuals that have come into contact with confirmed cases. We will ensure the treatment of confirmed cases while restricting further spread to other States.

38. This order does not apply to hospitals and all related medical establishments as well as organizations in health care related manufacturing and distribution.

39. Furthermore, commercial establishments such as;

a. food processing, distribution and retail companies;

b. petroleum distribution and retail entities,

c. power generation, transmission and distribution companies; and

d. private security companies are also exempted.

40. Although these establishments are exempted, access will be restricted and monitored.

41. Workers in telecommunication companies, broadcasters, print and electronic media staff who can prove they are unable to work from home are also exempted.

42. All seaports in Lagos shall remain operational in accordance with the guidelines I issued earlier. Vehicles and drivers conveying essential cargoes from these Ports to other parts of the country will be screened thoroughly before departure by the Ports Health Authority.

43. Furthermore, all vehicles conveying food and other essential humanitarian items into these locations from other parts of the country will also be screened thoroughly before they are allowed to enter these restricted areas.

44. Accordingly, the Hon. Minister of Health is hereby directed to redeploy all Port Health Authority employees previously stationed in the Lagos and Abuja Airports to key roads that serve as entry and exit points to these restricted zones.

45. Movements of all passenger aircraft, both commercial and private jets, are hereby suspended. Special permits will be issued on a needs basis.

46. We are fully aware that such measures will cause much hardship and inconvenience to many citizens. But this is a matter of life and death, if we look at the dreadful daily toll of deaths in Italy, France and Spain.

47. However, we must all see this as our national and patriotic duty to control and contain the spread of this virus. I will therefore ask all of us affected by this order to put aside our personal comfort to safeguard ourselves and fellow human beings. This common enemy can only be controlled if we all come together and obey scientific and medical advice.

48. As we remain ready to enforce these measures, we should see this as our individual contribution in the war against COVID-19. Many other countries have taken far stricter measures in a bid to control the spread of the virus with positive results.

49. For residents of satellite and commuter towns and communities around Lagos and Abuja whose livelihoods will surely be affected by some of these restrictive measures, we shall deploy relief materials to ease their pains in the coming weeks.

50. Furthermore, although schools are closed, I have instructed the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development to work with State Governments in developing a strategy on how to sustain the school feeding program during this period without compromising our social distancing policies. The Minister will be contacting the affected States and agree on detailed next steps.

51. Furthermore, I have directed that a three month repayment moratorium for all TraderMoni, MarketMoni and FarmerMoni loans be implemented with immediate effect.

52. I have also directed that a similar moratorium be given to all Federal Government funded loans issued by the Bank of Industry, Bank of Agriculture and the Nigeria Export Import Bank.

53. For on-lending facilities using capital from international and multilateral development partners, I have directed our development financial institutions to engage these development partners and negotiate concessions to ease the pains of the borrowers.

54. For the most vulnerable in our society, I have directed that the conditional cash transfers for the next two months be paid immediately. Our Internally displaced persons will also receive two months of food rations in the coming weeks.

55. We also call on all Nigerians to take personal responsibility to support those who are vulnerable within their communities, helping them with whatever they may need.

56. As we all pray for the best possible outcome, we shall continue planning for all eventualities.

57. This is why I directed that all Federal Government Stadia, Pilgrims camps and other facilities be converted to isolation centers and makeshift hospitals.

58. My fellow Nigerians, as a Government, we will avail all necessary resources to support the response and recovery. We remain committed to do whatever it takes to confront COVID-19 in our country.

59. We are very grateful to see the emerging support of the private sector and individuals to the response as well as our development partners.

60. At this point, I will ask that all contributions and donations be coordinated and centralized to ensure efficient and impactful spending. The Presidential Task Force remains the central coordinating body on the COVID-19 response.

61. I want to assure you all that Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies with a role to play in the outbreak response are working hard to bring this virus under control.

62. Every nation in the world is challenged at this time. But we have seen countries where citizens have come together to reduce the spread of the virus.

63. I will therefore implore you again to strictly comply with the guidelines issued and also do your bit to support Government and the most vulnerable in your communities.

64. I will take this opportunity to thank all our public health workforce, health care workers, port health authorities and other essential staff on the frontlines of the response for their dedication and commitment. You are true heroes.

65. I thank you all for listening. May God continue to bless and protect us all.

President Muhammadu Buhari

"Quarantine Facility Playlist”: Listen to this COVID-19 inspired music by CheekyChizzy

Posted: 29 Mar 2020 07:30 AM PDT

Consisting of 3 songs, the versatile multi-talented Singer and songwriter, yet again displays his artistic ingenuity and mastery, as he brings into fusion dynamic melodies of different genres that hits differently to the mind.

Laced with strong emotions, each song is themed behind stories that revolve around prominent happenings during this critical period. First track off the Playlist - "Worldwide Holiday", talks about love and current happenings at this time, as "Story (Coro)", plunges into an afrobeat themed number, which addresses the leaders and encourages them to do better. "Take Control" is a precaution to God as the world gears towards full recovery sooner than expected.


Speaking about his intentions concerning his new EP during this period, CheekyChizzy encourages that "As you stay at home, observing self-isolation and social distancing, I hope you find succour in the messages behind these songs as we continue to pray for the world".

Together we can save the world.

Enjoy "Quarantine Facility" Playlist and #StaySafe.

Download for free: https://rebrand.ly/qfplaylist

About CheekyChizzy
Cheekychizzy (real name Chisom Ifeachor A.) is a prolific Nigerian singer, songwriter, producer and Music executive signed to D'banj's DB Records. Being someone with a knack for music, Cheekychizzy started music professionally in 2006 and as a producer and has produced for a lot of artistes like D'Banj, Wande Coal, Kayswitch, Davido, Mayorkun and many more.

Who is 18-year-old P-Priime, the producer behind hits for Fireboy, Zlatan, DJ Cuppy and more?

Posted: 29 Mar 2020 07:00 AM PDT

P-Priime has produced popular songs like 'Like I Do' for Fireboy, 'Money Devotion' for Gbasky, 'Gelato' for DJ Cuppy and 'Unripe Paw Paw' for Zlatan, 'Egungun' for Zlatan and more.

On March 28, 2020, Nigerian producer, P-Prime clocked 18, but a lot of people still don't know who he is. In this rapid fire conversation that had to be done against the tide of coronavirus, he tells Pulse about his journey into music production, working with Zlatan, Fireboy, DJ Cuppy, Gbasky and more.


P-Priime has produced popular songs like 'Like I Do' for Fireboy, 'Money Devotion' for Gbasky, 'Gelato' for DJ Cuppy and 'Unripe Paw Paw' for Zlatan, 'Egungun' for Zlatan and more. Anytime you hear a tuned-up, yet amped down vocal sample, 'P-Prime!' That's him. However, his 'Prime' has an extra 'i.' You can read the chat below;


Who is P-Priime?
P-Prime: P.Priime is a terrorist in music production (laughs).

When did you start making music?
Prime: I've been making music ever since I was little. I used to play instruments in the church choir.

When did you realize music could be a viable music career for you?
Prime: After I got paid for my first production, I was always going to do music one way or the other, from my childhood days.

The career of a lot of music producers can be short-lived, how do you plan to abridge that?
Prime: I'm versatile and always in search of new sounds, as long as I have the potential to evolve as music evolves, I'm here to stay.

Your sound is very afro-pop, but what you did on Gbasky's 'Black Frequency' suggests a wider range. What is your sound?

Prime: I'm versatile and an explorer. Also, my brother (Adeleke) always tells me "when experimenting, if what you're trying to fuse in is good/sounds sweet, no matter genre or how weird it sounds, it will always be accepted."

How did you meet Zlatan, Fireboy and Gbasky?
Prime: My manager (The Cake) linked me up with Zlatan after I told her I had a fire beat for him. Fireboy - We met at a session. After the session, he told me he loved the way I work and would love us to keep working. Gbasky - We are under the same management, so you know the rest...

Hardest song you've ever had to produce?
Prime: None yet. I'm open to challenges.

Would you ever make music as P-Priime the artist?
Prime: Lol. who knows, never say never. By the way, check out my song with Jeff Akoh and Ric Hassani, 'Good loving.'


What is success to you?
Prime: Success is achieving my goals, while being able to improve whatever space I am in..

How important is everyday life to your music?
Prime: It's very important. I'm influenced by my environment, mood etc

Do you get paid for your work?
Prime: Haq Haq Haq Haq. What do you think? For sure! Thanks to my manager for always making sure I do.

Uche Elendu writes 'I Feel The Need For A Man’s Company'

Posted: 29 Mar 2020 06:30 AM PDT

Nollywood actress Uche Elendu has bemoaned her loneliness, revealing that life, as a single mom of two, is not easy.

She said:

"It is not easy not being married and also not having a man of my own. But I have kids who keep me company the whole of my time. I interact with them, take care of them and teach them. As an entrepreneur, I am also making research and relating with my client.

I feel the need to be in the company of a man on rare occasions. I don't really feel bad because I am single. I know I would be in the right relationship when the time comes."

Uche Elendu
The movie star also expressed worries after learning that one of her colleagues who attended the recently held African Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA) tested positive for coronavirus.

"I was scared stiff when I heard about it. There were lots of people at that event, so it is expected that there would be exchange of pleasantries, hugging, handshaking, pecking and all. I am really praying that the person that tested positive didn't spread the virus to other people. If not, it would be a very tragic situation.

I hope that at the time he was at the AMVCA, the virus wasn't strong enough to be transmitted, because lots of people had mingled with family members, friends and more. After the awards, everyone went about their respective businesses. It is really a sad situation, but I am very hopeful."

Ngozi Ezeonu finally replies her ex-husband on allegedly marrying off their daughter without his consent

Posted: 29 Mar 2020 06:00 AM PDT

Nollywood veteran actress, Ngozi Ezeonu, about a month and few weeks ago was in an excited state as her daughter, Oge got married in Asaba, Delta State.

Colleagues and friends took to wishing the actress's daughter a happy married life and showered blessings on the union but not long after, unfortunately, there was wild controversy caused by the father of the bride.

According to the actress's ex-husband, Edwin Ezeonu, she married off their daughter without his consent and as such, trampled on his right and honour as a man.

Edwin, who was exasperated by the fact that his daughter got married in Asaba, Delta state not Anambra which is her state of origin, he laid a curse on her new union.

He went to state that he is native of Nnobi while his estranged wife, Ngozi is from Ogbunike, both in Anambra State, yet his daughter's traditional marriage was held in Delta State, an act seen as abomination in his community.

In his own words,

"I'm the real son of the soil in Igbo land and I am knowledgeable enough to some extent concerning Igbo marriage tradition in Anambra State. In the whole of Anambra State where I belong, a woman does not and has no legitimate right whatsoever to give out a fellow woman's hand in marriage.

It is a abomination and taboo. As such, Ngozi Denis Ikpelue has no legitimate right and authority to give out Ogechukwu Edwina Ezeonu's hand in marriage. As long as I and the entire family of Ezeonu and his kindred are concerned, Ogechukwu Edwina Ezeonu is not married. That union is cursed. It is a taboo! What happened at Asaba Delta State on the 15th of February 2020 must be a movie shoot,"

Weeks after his ranting, his estranged spouse who had endured the derogatory remarks from users online over her ex-husband's call out, shared a cryptic message on her Instagram page which reads,

"My Father My Maker, as I pray, anyone that will cause me pain may I not meet them. If they are already in my life, disconnect me from them in Jesus Name. Amen. "

Chioma partying with Davido, Mayorkun, others, 5 days before she tested positive to coronavirus

Posted: 29 Mar 2020 05:30 AM PDT

Few hours ago, Nigerian singing sensation, Davido took to all his social media platforms to announce that mother of his child and fiance, Chioma has tested positive to the novel Covid-19 after running tests for the disease.

Perturbed by the message, heartfelt Nigerians and well-wishers stormed the singer's page to say a word of prayer and hope that his baby mama gets speedy recovery.

In light of this, fans and followers have pondered about the circumstances surrounding the development and wondered if the singer is pulling a stunt but at what cost and for what gain is what has a handful people in doubts.

While some of his fans continue to put him and his fiance in prayers, others who have found the whole situation sketchy have continued to question Davido's message and it's in this vein that a video of the singer partying alongside his fiance at a party just five days ago, emerged.

In the video, Davido is seen in close contact with Chioma as they party alongside other people – obviously, should be the singer's crew members – and this has caused a stir over the singer's message few hours ago.

See photos from the house party;

Ycee replies fan who asked him to do giveaway 'Go ask my former boss, he has my millions'

Posted: 29 Mar 2020 05:00 AM PDT

Popular Nigerian rapper, Ycee has revealed that his the CEO of his former Label, Tiny Entertainment possesses huge sums of money belonging to him.

He made the revelation when a Twitter user asked him to do giveaway in a bid to cushion the effect of the lock-down amid the coronavirus pandemic.

The user who took to the comment section of Ycee's tweet said : "Baba do giveaway na". However, Ycee attempted to kill two birds with one stone as he declined by telling the user to ask his former boss, Tiny.

The "Jagaban" hitmaker wrote: "Go ask tin y..He's got all my millions." See the exchange:

“Please help an average Nigerian” -Instagram comedian, Syndey Talker begs govt, as he is down with symptoms of Coronavirus

Posted: 29 Mar 2020 04:00 AM PDT

Popular Instagram comedian, Sydney Talker born as Sydney Egere, is one Nigerian influential ribcracker whose hilarious comedy skits have earned him a place in the entertainment industry.

At the moment the comic man is down with all symptoms of the dreaded Coronavirus epidemic, but yet to get the right medical attention he needs.

Sydney who is presently finding it hard to breath is calling on the government to come his aid.


He shared the video below and captioned it, "For everyone in doubt of the thread I posted, here are videos of my experience yesterday. From a private hospital at lekki to Mainland hospital to Lagos University Teaching Hospital without results.

"I'm scared for my loved ones around me. All I need are answers to understand my predicament and how an average nigerian can solve this same situation am currently experiencing.

"Please Help an average Nigerian @jidesanwoolu @ncdcgov get tested.
#theaveragenigerian #failedhealthcaresystem."

This is coming right after music star, Davido's fiancee, Chioma, tested positive to coronavirus.

Nkechi Blessing Sunday mocks slay queens says 'They can’t snap again because they are at their real homes'

Posted: 29 Mar 2020 03:30 AM PDT

Controversial Nollywood actress, Nkechi Blessing Sunday has taken to her Instagram page to mock slay queens over the recent lock down due to the coronavirus pandemic.

According to Nkechi, Slay queens can't take photos again because they are in their real homes.

"Take care of home before impressing the streets they won't hear,now E don happen " She captioned it.

See post below;

COVID-19: Pastor Adeboye donates ICU beds, ventilators to Lagos, others

Posted: 29 Mar 2020 03:00 AM PDT

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye has donated Intensive Care Unit beds with ventilators to Lagos State.

The 78-year-old cleric also donated ICU beds and ventilators to the Ogun State and Plateau State governments.

In a statement on Friday, the church said the equipment would help the states in the fight against the rising cases of coronavirus.


It said, "Pastor E. A. Adeboye through RCCG Christian Social Responsibility has donated 11 Intensive Care Unit beds across the country fully fitted with ventilators that will be most needed in the care for COVID-19 cases."

It displayed the pictures of some of the medical equipment at the Enoch & Folu Adeboye Intensive Care Unit, Redeemer's Health Centre Mowe, Ogun State; Enoch & Folu Adeboye Intensive Care Unit, Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Lagos State; and Enoch & Folu Adeboye Intensive Care Unit, Plateau State Specialist Hospital Jos, Plateau State.

As of 11:00 am on Friday, Mar 27, Lagos has over 40 cases while Ogun State has three of the 65 total number of COVID-19 cases recorded in the country.

UFC fighter Joanna Jedrzejczyk who was disfigured early this month, shares recovery photos

Posted: 29 Mar 2020 02:30 AM PDT

Early in March, UFC fighter Joanna Jedrzejczyk was disfigured after she and rival fighter Zhang Weili produced a 'fight of the century' display at the T-Mobile Arena.

Both fighters traded so much blows and kicks during the fight that the UFC President Dana Whyte had to offer them extra financial bonuses for entertaining viewers during the night.

Polish fighter Joanna Jedrzejczyk was so disfigured that she had to undergo surgery after the fight, but barely a month after the fight, she has now spoken about her recovery process and shared new photos on Instagram showing her healed face.

Mr Eazi recovering from an illness that “looked & felt like coronavirus”

Posted: 29 Mar 2020 02:00 AM PDT

Mr Eazi has shared his suspicion of being down with coronavirus after feeling unwell few days ago in the UK.

In this week's edition of This Is Africa on BBC World Service radio, London-based DJ Edu and Mr Eazi revealed that they felt unwell at the same time, few days after having a meal together.

The Nigerian singer revealed that he resorted to eating loads of ginger and vitamins, bingeing on documentaries and talking to his mum to get through his days in isolation in the UK.

He said;

I think when things [like coronavirus] happen you're looking for something, some kind of light within the entire situation… Now I'm speaking to my mom three times a day, which I usually don't. So that's one thing that has happened in this season – I've stayed more in touch with family.

Mr Eazi further stated that the virus is real as he told his fans to wash their hands and stay away from older people.

He added;



Please stay at home, the virus is real. I see a lot of people say 'Oh the virus is not real' – the virus is very real. Wash your hands, and stay away from the older people. Care for them but be careful, because you might not know you have the virus and you don't want to get a lot of people sick.

DJ Edu however revealed that they are both recovering from the illness that looked and felt like coronavirus.

On why Mr Eazi is yet to undergo a medical test, a Twitter user revealed that some countries won't test suspected cases of coronavirus until they've shown 70% of the symptoms.

@shymman7147 tweeted;

That's the scenario in most countries bro. You won't get tested until you have over 70% of the symptoms. Most countries are scared they will run out of test kits if they started testing every case. They did that in New York and ran out of their first set of test kits in few days.

And almost all the people tested came back negative.


Mr Eazi was away from Instagram for 3 days before sharinng his recent post on the social media platform.

For the first time in 21 months I slept in my room – D’banj shares his post-traumatic experience after son’s death

Posted: 29 Mar 2020 01:30 AM PDT

In June 2018, singer DBanj lost his son and only child at the time, Daniel Oyebanjo III.

Daniel who turned one in May of that same year, drowned in a swimming pool at the singer's Lagos home.

In a post shared on his Instagram page on Saturday morning, DBanj said that for the first time in 21 months, which is the number of months that have gone by since losing Daniel, he slept in his room in his house.

He said he thought it would be easier after many months but the 'memories are so fresh.'

He used the post to encourage people going through any personal issues or any hardship due to the Coronavirus pandemic.

Read the post below:

Coronavirus: US asks doctors, nurses from Nigeria and around the world to reach out for visas if they can treat the effects of covid-19

Posted: 29 Mar 2020 12:30 AM PDT

The United States has asked medical professionals around the world who want to work in America to reach out for visa appointment.

On Thursday, the United States overtook China as the country with the highest number of novel coronavirus patients anywhere in the world.

To further tame the spread of the virus and treatment of those infected, the US is calling out to medical professionals to apply to work in the North American country.

"We encourage medical professionals seeking to work in the United States on a work or exchange visitor, particularly those working to treat or mitigate the effects of COVID-19, to reach out to the nearest embassy or consulate to request a visa appointment," the statement read.

The US is also extending visas for medical professionals in the country.

"For those foreign medical professionals already in the United States: J-1 Alien Physicians (medical residents) may consult with their program sponsor, ECFMG, to extend their programs in the United States.

"Generally, a J-1 program for a foreign medical resident can be extended one year at a time for up to seven years.

Note that the expiration date on a U.S. visa does not determine how long one can be in the United States."

According to various sources, 77 percent of black doctors in the US are Nigerians.

Coronavirus: U.S Overtakes China, Italy With 84,400 Confirmed Cases, 1093 Deaths

Posted: 29 Mar 2020 12:00 AM PDT

The United States on Thursday overtook China and Italy in confirmed coronavirus cases with over 82,000 in all, a grim milestone reported by Johns Hopkins University researchers.

As the U.S. surged up to 82,404 confirmed COVID-19 cases Thursday, it took the number-one spot from China, which has 81,782 cases, followed by Italy with 80,589 cases. The U.S. now has accounted for about 14.9 percent of cases worldwide.

It came as many states have mobilized widespread testing for the virus. Around 519,338 coronavirus tests have been administered in the U.S.

However, some analysts have advised against giving China's reported statistics much weight. Chinese leader Xi Jinping touted a dip in new coronavirus cases, but foreign affairs analyst Gordon Chang told Fox News, "For China, the truth has always been a casualty." The U.S. still remained number-six in the world for most deaths with 1,093, behind Italy, Spain, China, Iran and France respectively.

New York state has accounted for nearly half of the country's cases with 37,258. The state has faced 385 coronavirus-related deaths, up 100 deaths in the last 24 hours.

Globally, 526,044 cases have been confirmed, with 23,067 deaths.

Credit: FoxNews

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