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April 02, 2020

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FG announces reduction of Petrol pump price to N123.50

Posted: 02 Apr 2020 05:00 AM PDT

The Federal government through the Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency (PPPRA), has announced a reduction in the pump price of petrol.

A statement signed by the PPPRA Executive Secretary, Abdulkadri Saidu, says the new retail price of petrol would be N123.50 beginning from today April 1st.

The new price is N1.50 lower than the N125 per litre announced on March 18th.

"The PPPRA, in line with the government approval for a monthly review of premium motor spirit (PMS) pump price, hereby announces guiding PMS pump price of N123.50 per litre. The guiding price, which becomes effective April 1, 2020, shall apply at all retail outlets nationwide for the month of April, 2020. The PPPRA and other relevant regulatory agencies shall continue to monitor compliance to extant regulations for a sustainable downstream petroleum sector. Members of the public and all oil marketing companies are to be guided , accordingly." he said

Recall that on March 18, the Federal Executive Council had approved a reduction of petrol pump price from N145 to N125. After the slash of petrol pump price was announced, PPPRA announced that the federal government approved a monthly review of petrol price to reflect global crude oil market trends.

Burna Boy reveals he was 'Sick' after losing to Angelina Kidjo at the 62nd Grammy awards

Posted: 02 Apr 2020 04:30 AM PDT

The singer, whose birth name is Damini Ogulu, was nominated in the Best World Music Album category with his groundbreaking "African Giant". However, he lost to Beninese singer-songwriter, Angelique Kidjo.

He opened up about how losing made him feel on Twitter.

A follower asked: " Burna how did you feel loosing the Grammy."

And Burna replied: "Sick. Totally sick."

He added: "But my musical Mother @angeliquekidjo told me everything I needed to understand about the Grammys. So now I'm 'Twice as Tall'."

Burna Boy reveals he felt "totally sick" when he lost at the 62nd Grammy Awards

COVID-19: Oyo state discharges index case

Posted: 02 Apr 2020 04:11 AM PDT

The war against coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic hit a massive breakthrough as Oyo government confirmed the discharge of the index case in the state.

Taiwo Adisa, the chief press secretary to Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo, made this known in a statement on Monday, March 30, The Nation reports.

According to Adisa, the index case was discharged after the completion of his treatment at the Agbami Chest Hospital Isolation Centre in Ibadan.

He stressed that the patient, an American returnee, tested negative to two consecutive coronavirus tests.

"The index case had been on self-isolation at a private residence in Ibadan until he was transferred to the Isolation Centre on March 23.

"The index case was released after two consecutive negative tests," according to the chief press secretary.

Ceeza Milli reacts to Burna Boy’s threats, insists he contributed to writing ‘On The Low’

Posted: 02 Apr 2020 04:15 AM PDT

Earlier on, we reported the news of how Grammy nominated singer, Burna Boy, took to social media via his Twitter page to call out another musician, Ceeza Milli after he revealed in an interview that he wrote 80% of Burna Boy's hit track, On The Low.

Burna Boy made it clear he would deal with Ceeza Milli whenever he saw him. Despite the threats, the singer still maintains he contributed to the creation of the hit song which is considered one of Burna Boy's best works.

I pray coronavirus catches you before I do – Burna Boy threatens Ceeza Milli, gives reason
In a recent Instagram post, Ceeza Milli recounted how the song came about and how much he contributed to the making and recording of the song. The Shayo singer also questioned why there was stigma attached to artistes having their songs written by others when it was a common practice with international artistes.

Burna Boy slams Ceezamilli says ‘Just pray Coronavirus catches you before I catch you’

Posted: 02 Apr 2020 04:15 AM PDT

Burna Boy issued a threat to song writer, Ceezamilli after he revealed that he vibed about 50-60% of his hit song "On the Low".

The disclosure came after Burna Boy claimed he has never had help writing his songs except one time with Peruzzi.


Ceezamilli on his side countered Burna Boy's claim as he recounted how he vibed 50-60% of "On The Low" which made it to his last studio album "African Giant". The song writer who admitted that Burna Boy changed some of the words on the song, disclosed that the recording for the song was made by Kel P for another artiste who had not voiced on it at that time.




And to wrap it up

Mercy Aigbe cries out over poor power supply

Posted: 02 Apr 2020 04:14 AM PDT

Nollywood actress, Mercy Aigbe has joined the growing number of celebrities who are crying out over the poor rate of power supply as several Nigerians are at home.

Mercy, a single mother of two is lamenting that the current power situation is very depressing and causing Nigerians more harm.

She wrote, "Update on today's episode of 'STAY AT HOME'….. Current Situation no Power still! God what sort of a country is this? This situation just compounds the already frustrating situation!!!!!! I don run Gen sotay, diesel don nearly finish ….. If I am in this state , I just cannot imagine what's going on with people who are not as lucky …. This is just Depressing! How are we going to cope with this Lock Down! Make I see any yeye PHCN official bring bill come my doorstep after this whole phase passes! Msheeeeew! …. This is so unfair!"


This is coming after President Muhammadu Buhari while addressing the nation on Sunday evening announced complete lockdown in Abuja, Lagos and Ogun for the next two weeks.

The measure, he said is to contain the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), said to have been linked to persons who have travelled from these centres.
Buhari said inter state and intercity movements are restricted to prevent further spread.

Burna Boy blasts those who say he ‘steals’ Fela’s songs

Posted: 02 Apr 2020 04:14 AM PDT

Burna Boy took some time off his self-isolation to do a questions and answer (Q&A)session with fans on Twitter. This comes after Burna Boy had voiced his frustration at the limitation of his movement on March 27, 2020.

During the Q&A, he spoke about Wizkid, Fela, early days, new album in 2020 and 'Odogwu (Remix)' featuring Phyno, Zoro, Illbliss and Nigga Raw.

Nonetheless, something dramatic happened when Burna Boy replied a fan who told Burna Boy that, "With all this fela songs yhu dey drop back to back shior."

Burna Boy who had obviously had enough bit back and replied, "The Fools that say this shit don't even really know Fela songs. Fela went through much more hate from you fuckers than I currently do and all he did was speak the truth even more than I do. U are just pained that I'm King and I'm Flawless with the vibes. Unstoppable."

COVID19: Ifu Ennada to FG - ‘If Nepa bill can reach every house then relief material must reach every family’

Posted: 02 Apr 2020 04:14 AM PDT

Former Big Brother Naija housemate turned natural hair expert, Ifu Ennada, has shared a few words for the federal government concerning the distribution of relief materials.

Since the Federal government has directed Nigerians to stay at home in order to contain the spread of COVID-19, people have been calling on the government to provide relief materials as many citizens have no way to survive if they cannot move about.

In the post shared on her Instagram page, Ennada compared the distribution of relief materials to the distribution of electricity bills.

According to the young lady, if electricity bills can reach every house it means relief materials must get to every family.

The former reality star added a caption to her post, noting that a wise man said the words she shared.

'Happy anniversary to Us' says Timi Dakolo as he nearly forgets due to coronavirus

Posted: 02 Apr 2020 04:13 AM PDT

Popular Nigerian singer, Timi Dakolo, has taken to social media to celebrate his wedding anniversary with his wife Busola Dakolo, well, not after he nearly forgot the special day.

The coronavirus is an ongoing global pandemic and has claimed the lives of nearly 40,000 people globally.

In Nigeria, various states are currently on lockdown, as the government takes various measures to curb the spread of the virus.

Singer, Timi Dakolo has now revealed on social media that he nearly forgot his special day due to the pandemic.

Timi Dakolo shared a picture showing him and his wife in native attire to celebrate their day, and he wrote;

"Happy wedding to Timi Dakolo and Busola Dakolo,Many more beautiful years to you guys.This corona season is making a brother Forget many . Oh I am timi Dakolo sef(see what I am saying?)Happy anniversary to Us".

See post below;

Toke Makinwa: ‘Any man intimidated by a hardworking woman isn’t yours’

Posted: 02 Apr 2020 04:13 AM PDT

Media personality and businesswoman, Toke Makinwa, has said that any man who is intimidated by a hardwoking woman isn't meant for such a woman. She said this during an Instagram live chat with music executive, Ubi Franklin, this afternoon.

Ubi during the chat asked for her take on men who might be scared of approaching her because of her status. Responding, Toke said


"ANy man who is intimidated by a hardworking woman is not your guy. Any man who meets me now should be inspired. I lost both parents at 8. I basically built a life for myself. If that doesn't inspire you, I don't want to be with you"

Burna Boy to Reekado Banks 'You are not a worthy challenger'

Posted: 02 Apr 2020 04:13 AM PDT

Burna Boy might have just stepped on the toes of Reekaddicts (fans of Reekado Banks) after the "On the Low" singer insinuated that Reekado is not a worthy challenger if they should ever do battle ; lyrically, musically and physically.

The drama began when a fan prompted Burna boy to declare that he'd go toe to toe with any worthy challenger in the music industry.

Burna Boy tweeted;

"I don't really know what a hit battle is but I'm willing to go toe to toe with ANY worthy challenger. Lyrically , musically , physically. However they want it"

Reekado then replied Burna, tweeting ;

"Burnaboy – I'm game that energy let's get it"

However, Burna boy would not have that because he does not see Reekado as a worthy challenger.

Burna wrote ;

"You know I got too much love for you bro. But didn't you see wen I said "Worthy Challenger"? Reeky oooooo!!!"

See convesation below;

COVID-19: Patoranking tackles his colleagues doing giveaways online say helping people offline would better

Posted: 02 Apr 2020 04:12 AM PDT

Nigerian dancehall star, Patoranking has taken a swipe at his colleagues who in the last few days have launched giveaway campaigns online over the Coronavirus pandemic.

In a tweet he shared, Patoranking stated that Nigerian artistes should be contributing money to help those offline as they are the most disadvantaged people at this time.

He tweeted;

"Instead Make we artist come together and contribute money to support people, Those once wey no Dey online Oo, Wey understand wetin giveaway mean ( people for slums and ghetto) wey Dey disadvantaged due to this Covid-19 Lockdown, una Dey here Dey talk about this Vs This, Wise up."


Patoranking also slammed a Twitter user who stated that entertainers must do giveaways online because "all work and no play makes Jack a fool".

Korede Bello reacts after Burna Boy savagely turned down Reekado Banks’ request for a music challenge

Posted: 02 Apr 2020 04:12 AM PDT

Mavin singer, Korede Bello has asked Burna Boy a question after he savagely turned down his former label mate, Reekado Banks' request for them to battle each other in a music challenge.

The drama started after Burna Boy stated on Twitter that he was willing to go toe to toe with any worthy challenger "lyrically, musically and physically".

When Reekado Banks signified his interest to challenge him, Burna delivered a savage reply saying: 'You know I got too much love for you bro. But didn't you see wen I said "Worthy Challenger"? Reeky oooooo!!!.


Soon after, Korede Bello who appeared to be reacting to Burna Boy's savage reply to Reekado Banks, asked the 'Odogwu' crooner: '@burnaboy what are your insecurities ?! Even Giants feel vulnerable sometimes…

Eniola Badmus requests a new name for Covid-19

Posted: 02 Apr 2020 04:12 AM PDT

Nollywood actress, Eniola Badmus has suggested a new name for the global pandemic deadly cornavirus disease. According the 42 year old, since lots of billions has been donated to fight the coronavirus disease, it is better to call it Covid-19billion.

In her words "Lately all they donate is BILLION BILLIONS… This COVID 19 na wa oo.. Make we just change the name to COVID 19 BILLION"

Prior to that post, the 42 year old announced her health condition on Instagram after called out on social media for not practicing self isolation . According to the plus-sized actress, its her day 12 of quarantine and she does not have any symptoms yet.

See post below;

Davido savagely replies a troll on twitter

Posted: 02 Apr 2020 04:11 AM PDT

Nigerian singer, Davido might not be having his best days currently, as his fiance is down with Covid-19 and has been enjoined to redo his "Corona virus" test which he earlier revealed came out negative.

Though he might not be having his best times, he however hasn't lost his savage mode and he confirms this after a follower of his decided to troll him on Twitter – an action the follower would later regret after the singer responded.

So following the heated up session Nigerian producers, Sars and Shizzi had about two nights ago that went viral on social media, singing sensation and record label boss, Davido decided to throw a challenge to any record label to engage in a battle akin to that of the producers.

The "If" crooner tweeted that his is waiting for any record label to challenge him and his crew.

This fact caused a follower to suggest that the singer might be tensed. This didn't go down well with Davido and this prompted him to lash out on the Twitter user.

COVID-19: 12 new cases came from Benin Republic into Nigeria

Posted: 01 Apr 2020 05:46 PM PDT

COVID-19: 12 new cases came from Benin Republic into Nigeria
Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire [Twitter/@OsagieEhanire]

The 12 newly-reported cases of COVID-19 are Nigerians who came into the country via Benin Republic.

According to the Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, while having a media briefing on Wednesday, April 1, 2020, said they were discovered when a bus of over 100 Nigerian passengers were intercepted the authorities.

The Minister said, they were headed for Osun State.

"They said they were coming from Ivory Coast or Ghana, I'm not quite sure.

"It's among those groups that we have 12 immediate new entrances, so those are imported cases," he said.

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) announced earlier on Wednesday that 12 new cases were recorded in Osun (9), Edo (2), and Ekiti (1).

Nigeria has already banned international flights into the country and locked its land borders.

Despite the closure, Ehanire said the new cases had to be let into the country because they are Nigerians and couldn't be denied.

The minister, however urged Nigerians abroad to stay where they are unless it's absolutely important to travel.

"The travellers put themselves at risk, so my advise is stay where you are and not take the risk. Unless you're walking," he said.

CORONAVIRUS: NCDC confirms 23 new cases in 5 states, Akwa-Ibom with 5

Posted: 01 Apr 2020 05:33 PM PDT

CORONAVIRUS: NCDC confirms 23 new cases in 5 states, Akwa-Ibom with 5
Nigeria has now recorded 174 cases of the virus in 13 states.. (BBC)

The Covid-19 pandemic has spread to Akwa-Ibom as five cases has been reported and confirmed in the state.

According to an announcement on Wednesday, April 1, 2020, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) disclosed that coronavirus cases in Nigeria has risen to 174 after 23 new cases were recorded in five states.

The NCDC said that, out of the 23 cases, 7 in Abuja, 9 were confirmed in Lagos, 5 in Akwa-Ibom, 1 each in Kaduna and Bauchi state.

Read the tweet from the body below:


From the NCDC data, Nigeria now has 174 cases of the virus in 13 states.

With this new data, Lagos has the highest with 91 cases, while Abuja trails behind with 35 cases.

Cristiano Ronaldo ‘splurges £8.5 million on limited edition Bugatti Centodieci’

Posted: 01 Apr 2020 08:00 AM PDT

The five times Ballon d'Or winner has been reported to have splurged £8.5million on a limited edition Bugatti – of which only 10 have ever been made.

Although the Juventus superstar is currently on lockdown in his native Madeira, he is believed to have ordered the luxury Bugatti Centodieci, report Bild.

Recall that he already has Bugatti Chiron and a Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse as part of his huge collection. However, the Bugatti Centodieci comes with some incredible and specifications.

The Centodieci is 44 pounds lighter than the Bugatti Chiron, and has a 8,000 cc (8.0 L; 488.2 cu in) quad-turbocharged W16 engine, rated at 1,177 kW (1,600 PS; 1,578 hp) at 7,000 rpm.

See photos below;

Covid-19: Controversial Toke Makinwa reacts to being called ‘insensitive’ for saying China

Posted: 01 Apr 2020 04:04 AM PDT

Toke Makinwa has reacted after she was called out for stating that China should be fined for the coronavirus pandemic that started in Wuhan, China.

The media personality said at the time: "Not to even lie I am low key mad at china, the whole world should fine them when all of this is over, the whole world is paying dearly for it. Stop eating certain animals #Sigh."

Her tweet was met with support from some and criticism from others who called her "insensitive" for blaming China.

She has now responded on Twitter.

She wrote: "Who started it? Who contained it? Who is now profiting from it??? When I said the world should fine China I was called insensitive, nations should wake up and fix their economy, build factories, empower your people so we all don't depend on their economy. Happy quarantine."

iROKOtv boss Jason Njoku narrates how his 73-year-old mother almost died from coronavirus

Posted: 01 Apr 2020 04:03 AM PDT

iROKOtv boss, Jason Njoku has revealed that his 73-year-old mother has just been discharged after suffering from coronavirus and he shared the scary experience that made his family members think they'll lose her.

Sharing photos of his mother in a hospital in the UK, he wrote:

"My mum has been an @NHSuk healthcare worker for 25 years. 14-16th March she was ill at home with ALL the symptoms of Covid19. Mrs Njoku & I screamed at her to go to the hospital.

"17th March my mum went to A&E & was hospitalised. 20-21st March were on verge lungs collapsed as she battled with Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). They prepared her for ICU & intubation (Mortality rate is 40%) We cried & we prayed through the entire weekend. 6 people on her ward died. Aged 20s, 40s, 50s and 60s. She is 73 with diabetes. @NHSuk saved her life. ????

"Even with on 15L of pure Oxygen (The highest option available) she still struggled to breath & was about to be put on a ventilator. That means the machines would take over her breathing. By God's grace on the night of Sunday 21st she started to improve. Yesterday she came home.

"My mum has never been in the hospital more than 3 days her entire 73 years. I retired her a decade ago she still works 2-3 days a week just to keep active. The overwhelming of health systems causes the spike in deaths. Its math. My mother was part of that math. She survived."

Jason's wife, Mary Remmy Njoku also took to Instagram to thank God for saving her mother-in-law.

Read Jason's full thread and Mary's post below.

Coronavirus: Taskforce officials disperse Umuada meeting with cane

Posted: 01 Apr 2020 06:30 AM PDT

A video which captured moment some members of an Umuada group in one of the South-East states were dispersed with cane by some Coronavirus Taskforce officials, has gone viral on social media.

Members of the married women/daughters group were accused of contravening an order against public gathering, following an outbreak of coronavirus in the country. The items they left behind was reportedly confiscated.

Nigerians insist Davido undergo a second coronavirus test after Governor Makinde tested positive for the virus

Posted: 01 Apr 2020 04:03 AM PDT

Nigerians who reacted to Governor Seyi Makinde disclosure of testing positive for coronavirus, have asked Davido who was spotted with him days ago to run the test he turned out negative for again.

Recall that before Governor Makinde announced his test result, Davido disclosed that he and his son tested negative for the coronavirus. His fiance, Chioma however tested positive for the virus.

Following Davido's close contact with the Oyo State Governor 5 days ago, Nigerians are now calling on the music star to undergo the test again.

Here are some tweets below;

COVID-19: WHO warns -‘Do not wear masks if you are not sick or not caring for someone who is sick’

Posted: 01 Apr 2020 04:08 AM PDT

World Health Organization (WHO) has warned the general populace to avoid wearing face masks during the Coronavirus pandemic unless they are sick with the virus or they are health workers in daily contact with sick people.

According to the WHO, unnecessary or bad usage of masks can even help in spreading the virus, rather than contain it.

"There is no specific evidence to suggest that the wearing of masks by the mass population has any potential benefit. In fact, there's some evidence to suggest the opposite in the misuse of wearing a mask properly or fitting it properly," Dr. Mike Ryan, executive director of the WHO health emergencies program, said at a media briefing in Geneva, Switzerland, on Monday.

"There also is the issue that we have a massive global shortage," Ryan said about masks and other medical supplies.
"Right now the people most at risk from this virus are frontline health workers who are exposed to the virus every second of every day. The thought of them not having masks is horrific."

Dr. Maria Van Kerkhove, an infectious disease epidemiologist with the WHO, also said it is important "we prioritize the use of masks for those who need it most,"

"In the community, we do not recommend the use of wearing masks unless you yourself are sick and as a measure to prevent onward spread from you if you are ill," Van Kerkhove said.

"The masks that we recommend are for people who are at home and who are sick and for those individuals who are caring for those people who are home that are sick," she said.

Video of Governor Seyi Makinde mocking coronavirus at a PDP rally days ago surfaces after he tested positive for the virus

Posted: 01 Apr 2020 03:46 AM PDT


A video of Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State mocking coronavirus at a PDP rally days ago, has surfaced just after he tested positive for the virus.

Speaking at the event, the Oyo State Governor disclosed that there was outcry against the rally as many claimed there was coronavirus. He further stated that there is no coronavirus in PDP.

Makinde said;


"They say we should not do this rally because of Coronavirus…their party leader say they have Coronavirus…we don't have Coronavirus in our party"

DJ Cuppy does the Toilet Paper Challenge; shows off amazing skills

Posted: 01 Apr 2020 03:27 AM PDT

Nigerian disc jockey, Florence Ifeoluwa Otedola, professionally known as DJ Cuppy, has showed off her amazing football skills as she joined the trending "toilet paper challenge".

In a new video on Instagram, Cuppy displayed her amazing football skills, amidst the stay at home order

The 27-year-old shared a video of her self using a big tissue paper as a football, and it is one video you sure gonna love to watch.

Check it out below;

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