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Our Daily Manna Publisher, Bishop Dr Chris Kwakpovwe shares Palliatives to Residents of his Lagos Community
Renowned publisher of our daily manna devotional, Bishop, Dr Chris Kwakpovwe and his wife, Rev. (Mrs) Flora E. Kwakpovwe have taken it upon themselves to distribute food items to members of their ministry and people residing in the community. The community chairman, police force & few journalists were present to ensure proper hygiene and maintain social distancing amongst community members who trooped out in their large numbers to receive food items like bags of rice, groundnut oil, palm oil and other food stuffs. “The police were on ground to enforce social distancing before we shared food items to members of…
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Lebanese Man puts Nigerian Woman up for sale on Facebook
A Lebanese man, Wael Jerro had put up the picture of a Nigerian woman who is a domestic worker for sale placing a $1,000 bill on her saying the Nigerian was very active and very clean. The post which has been taken down was brought to light by an Instagram user, @thereneeabisaad, who called on the Nigerian government to save the victim. She wrote, “This is inhuman. I have reported to the Nigerian embassy. Please do the same if you know anyone in the Nigerian embassy in Lebanon.” Reacting to this, the Chairman, Nigerians in the Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa…
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Buhari loses Personal Bodyguard to Diabetes
One of President Muhammadu Buhari’s bodyguards, Warrant Officer Lawal Mato, is dead. He died on Tuesday after struggling with diabetes for three years. The death of Officer Mato was confirmed according to a statement by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu where he noted that the military officer had been working with President Buhari for many years before he won the election in 2015. Mourning the military officer, the President described him as a “very thorough, trustworthy and dependable soldier who carried out his duty with diligence and focus”. He prayed that Allah…
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Founder, Globe Motors Willy Anumudu dies at 68
Founder, Globe Motors Willy Anumudu is dead. The sad news was shared by entrepreneur and philanthropist, Dele Momodu via his twitter handle. He tweeted: “One of Nigeria’s biggest car dealers Willy Anumudu has died! The Chairman of Globe Motors, Victoria Island, suffered some health challenges a few days ago and “was tested for COVID-19 which came out negative”. “At the time of his death, Willy Anumudu was happily married to his effervescent wife, Nkiru, who sadly was in London when the tragedy occurred in Lagos early this morning. He is survived by four children, Uzoma, Eyinna, Zinna, and Zikky. May…
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We are in a mess – FFK reacts as Crude Oil now sells for $11 per barrel
Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode has reacted to reports that crude oil now sells for $11 USD dollars per barrel. Speaking via his twitter handle, he said the country is in trouble as it is heading into deep recession. He wrote: Nigerian crude oil is now trading at $11 USD dollars per barrel whilst it costs almost $30 to produce that same barrel. We are in a mess! Our nation is in trouble and we are heading for not just a recession but a full-blown depression. Nigerians need to brace up for the worse!
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CNN Presenter, Richard Quest tests positive for Coronavirus.
CNN Presenter, Richard Quest has announced that he has contracted the deadly Coronavirus. According to a tweet via his verified twitter handle, the ‘Quest Means Business’ presenter shared that he has only a few symptoms. His tweet: “I have caught coronavirus. I am blessed in that I have few symptoms – just a cough,”the tweet read. “I am saving my prayers and thoughts for those less fortunate. Stay in. And protect lives.”
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Presidential Aide cautions Zlatan for laughing over NCDC Covid-19 update
Presidential aide, Bashir Ahmed has taken it upon himself to call to order Nigerian Artist, Zlatan Ibile for laughing over an NCDC Covid-19 update. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Sunday April 19, confirmed eighty six new cases of Coronavirus bringing the total number to 627, Zlatan reacted to the post with laughing emoji’s in which the presidential aide’s attention was drawn to telling the singer it’s not a joke as it’s a matter of life and death. He wrote: ‘Zlatan, as President Buhari stated in his national broadcast on April 13th, ‘this is not a joke, it’s…
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Former AGF, Richard Akinjide dies at 90
Former, Attorney General of the federation, Richard Akinjide is dead. He died at the University College Hospital, Ibadan in the early hours of Tuesday after a brief illness. His death was confirmed by the former Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Jumoke Akinjide. Jumoke, who is the daughter of the legal icon, revealed that her father died just after midnight at the UCH in Oyo State
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Director of Tom and Jerry, Gene Deitch is dead
Director of Tom and Jerry, Gene Deitch is dead, he died on Thursday night at his apartment in Prague. The death of the 95 year old was confirmed by his Czech publisher, Petr Himmel. Gene, whose full name was Eugene Merrill Deitch was best known for creating animated cartoons such as Munro, Tom Terrific, Nudnik, as well as Popeye. He was also nominated for the same award twice in 1964 for Here’s Nudnik and How to Avoid Friendship. He is survived by his wife and three sons from his first marriage, who are all writers and artists for alternative comics.
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Covid-19: Sultan of Sokoto cancels Ramadan Lecture and congregational Prayers in the Country
The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of Jama’atu Nasril Islam, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has said there will be no Ramadan lecture this year, following the COVID-19 outbreak. This was according to a statement issued through the Secretary-General of JNI, Dr. Khalid Abubakar Aliyu, Abubakar urging all Muslims to pray at home and not be reckless with their lives. “As Muslims, we are not, however, oblivious of the fact that death is inevitable, but we must not be reckless with our lives, Q2:195 is a clear testimony to that effect. “Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI) under the leadership of His…
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Shehu Sani reacts to Ganduje’s Signed Law to deport the Almajiri
Former Kaduna Lawmaker, Shehu Sani has reacted to the just signed law by the Kano State Government to deport Almajiri’s from the state in their bid to curtail the spread of coronavirus. Reacting to the act, Sani termed it as been unreasonable. “To embrace and accommodate the Almajiri for Elections and Census and reject and ‘deport’ them for #COVIDー19 Is Unconscionable.” he said Ganduje had said the decision was made to fully consolidate the free and compulsory primary and secondary schools education in Kano State.
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President of Resident Doctors in UCH Ibadan tests Positive for Coronavirus
President of Association of Resident Doctors (ARD) in University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, Dr Adebayo Williams has tested positive for coronavirus. His status was confirmed according to a whatsapp message he sent to his colleagues as he urged those who might have come in contact with him to observe self isolation. “Good afternoon, dear colleagues and friends. Having been on the field caring for others, I thought it wise to subject myself to a voluntary screening for COVID-19. “The result turned out to be positive on Saturday evening, April18. I presently do not have any symptom and I am currently…
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