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Gospel Artist, Yemi Oluwadaisi is Dead
Nigerian gospel musician,voice-over artiste and producer, Yemi Oluwadaisi is dead. The sad news was shared by Journalist, Lara Wise on a Facebook post on Monday. Sharing some photos of Yemi she wrote: “I lost a friend yesterday. I didn’t know she passed A mutual friend called from Australia to inform me this morning Yemi Yemi Oluwadaisi ‘Ore-Ore’ Rest In Peace dear sister. You have joined the heavenly choir” Late Oluwadaisi was the presenter of ‘How E Be’ with Ododo on Faaji 106.5 FM and also a co-producer and researcher of the morning show ‘Oyela’ on the same station. May her…
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Breaking: Buhari extends lockdown in Lagos, Ogun and FCT
President Muhammadu Buhari in a live broadcast this evening has extended the lockdown in Lagos, FCT and Ogun States for another 14 days as he promises more palliative measures. See details of his speech below: 1. Fellow Nigerians 2. In my address on Sunday, 29th March, 2020, I asked the residents of Lagos and Ogun States as well as the Federal Capital Territory to stay at home for an initial period of fourteen days starting from Monday, 30th March 2020. 3. Many State Governments also introduced similar restrictions. 4. As your democratically elected leaders, we made this very difficult decision…
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President Buhari to Address Nigerians by 7Pm Today
President Muhammadu Buhari will address Nigerians in a nationwide broadcast by 7pm today April 13, on the next line of action, as the two weeks lockdown in Lagos and Abuja comes to an end. A statement issued by the Senior Special Assistant to President Buhari on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, reads: ”President Buhari will broadcast to the nation on Monday, April 13, 2020 at 7pm. Television, radio and other electronic media outlets are enjoined to hook up to the network services of NTA and Radio Nigeria for the broadcast”.
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14 Year Old Boy dies from Electrocution in Abuja
A 14-year-old student of the Government Secondary School (GSS) Abaji, Ekene Emmanuel Ezeh, has died after been electrocuted in his house in abuja. The father of the deceased, Mr. Augustine Ezeh, said the incident happened last Wednesday afternoon, April 7, around 2:pm. He was at his workshop when someone rushed in to inform him that his son had been electrocuted as soon as electricity was restored in the area. “I immediately rushed to see my son foaming from his nose and mouth, and when I grabbed him, his body shocked me too. I had to use a wooden bench to…
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Covid-19: Its going to be horrible for developing Countries – Melinda Gates
Melinda Gates, Wife of billionaire, Bill Gates, has expressed her thoughts on the effect of the coronavirus pandemic on developing countries especially those in Africa. According to an interview with CNN, she said its going to be horrible for developing countries and if the world does not act fast enough, then there will be dead bodies all over the streets of Africa. “Part of the reasons you are seeing the case numbers still do not look very bad, is because they don’t have access to many tests. “Look at what is happening in Ecuador, they are putting bodies out on…
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Covid-19: we are taking a two-step approach – Presidency
The presidency has announced that it will be taking a two-step approach to protect Nigerians against the ravaging coronavirus pandemic. This comes at a time when the total number of confirmed cases in Nigeria according to the NCDC is at 323. In a tweet by the presidency, the two-step approach was stated; “In Nigeria, we are taking a two-step approach. First, to protect the lives of our fellow Nigerians and residents living here and second, to preserve the livelihoods of workers and business owners,” it said.
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Former Prime Minister of Togo, Edem Kodjo dies at 82
Former Prime Minister of Togo, Edem Kodjo is dead. He died in Paris on Saturday April 11 at the age of 82. Togolese Foreign Minister, Robert Dussey shared the news on a tweet as he condoled with Kodjo’s family. He wrote; “A brilliant academic, and an ardent Pan-African, our beloved Edem Kodjo died in Paris after a long illness. “You will always remain a reference for us’. On the eve of Easter, you practicing Christian return to your creator. Condolences to his family.” Kodjo served as the prime minister of Togo from 1994 to 1996 and from 2005 to 2006,…
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Kidnappers kill son of medical doctor despite collecting N4.5m ransom in Bauchi
The 15-year-old son of a Bauchi state medical doctor, Rilwanu Sadiq, has been killed by suspected kidnappers despite receiving N4.5 million ransom from his distraught father. Abubakar who attends a Secondary school in Bauchi, was abducted in front of his father’s house along Gombe road in Ningi local government area of the state on April 1st. Dr Sadiq, who works at the Abubakar Tafawa University Teaching Hospital, Bauchi, said he was at work when he got the news of his son’s abduction. He immediately reported the matter to the neighbourhood security outfit as well as the state police. Sadiq said his son’s…
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UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson discharged from hospital after being treated for Coronavirus
UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson has been discharged from hospital after being treated for Coronavirus A No10 Downing Street spokesman said Sunday that: “The PM has been discharged from hospital to continue his recovery, at Chequers,” he said. Chequers is the official country residence of British prime ministers. “On the advice of his medical team, the PM will not be immediately returning to work. He wishes to thank everybody at St Thomas’ for the brilliant care he has received.” “All of his thoughts are with those affected by this illness.” The prime minister’s fiancee, Carrie Symonds, who is expecting a…
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Chad’s President Iddris Deby ‘Mocks’ Nigerian Govt for releasing Boko Haram insurgents (video)
Chad’s President, Iddris Deby has directed Chadian soldiers who are currently launching an offensive against Boko Haram insurgents around Goje-Chadian area of Sambisa forest (Boko Haram stronghold), to stop every attempt by the Nigerian government to free captured weapons or any Boko Haram terrorists. In a video which went viral after being shared on social media, the Chadian President was heard saying that freeing captured Boko Haram insurgents will lead to regrets as they will come back to hurt Chad. He said in the video; “This place will be our zone until Nigeria sends its soldiers. Stay with them for about…
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Pastor Chris backtracks on 5G being part of the Antichrist’s plan, says he was only concerned about its health implication (Video)
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, Founder and President of LoveWorld Ministries a.k.a Christ Embassy has backtracked on his earlier comment of 5G and Coronavirus pandemic being part of the Antichrist’s one-world plan. Recall LIB reported earlier that Pastor Chris stated that Coronavirus was created to instill fear in people who will embrace 5G as a way of escaping the pandemic. However in a new Live teaching, the Loveworld Ministries founder described himself as a technology enthusiast. He disclosed that he was concerned about 5G because of its health implication and also because he is into the healing ministry. Pastor Chris further added that researching on…
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Governor Wike makes U-turn, rescinds permission he earlier granted for Easter celebration in churches
Governor Nyesom Wike has reversed the permission he granted earlier for some religious activities to hold in churches and mosques in the state. The Commissioner for Information and Communication, Paulinus Nsirim said the decision was taken after the Rivers State Governor held a meeting with eminent clergy, well-meaning Nigerians and civil society groups. The statement released by the commissioner reads; The Rivers State Government has cancelled the concession granted churches to hold Easter Church Services with their full congregations.This decision was taken after due consultations with eminent clergy men, well-meaning Nigerians and civil society groups.For the avoidance of doubt, churches…
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