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Veteran Nollywood Actor, Kayode Odumosu A.K.A Pa Kasunmu Is Dead
Veteran Nollywood actor, Kayode Odumosu is dead. The actor who was ill for a while, died today Sunday March 1st. His passing was announced by actress Foluke Daramola Salako. BREAKING NEWS! Our model veteran actor Pa kasunmu Kayode Odumosu finally takes a bow.It is with so much heavy pain in our hearts that we regret to announce ur in Para, that our #paraafricafoundation model actor Pa kasunmu has given up the ghost after a brief illness. The news was broken by a close source that stays around the hospital he gave up the ghost. We will keep u updated with further information…
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If I decide to make my son the chief of staff, there is nothing anyone can do – Governor Akeredolu
Governor Rotimi Akeredolu has stated that there is nothing anyone can do if he decides to gives his son a position in his government. Akeredolu who disclosed this while speaking at a dinner organised in commemoration of his third anniversary as governor of Ondo State, told those present to work hard towards ensuring he gets reelected. Recounting how his son worked towards his election in 2016, the Ondo State Governor said; “When somebody says Baba (Babajide) is this, I just laugh at them. If I wanted to make Baba my chief of staff, he can be; did you do more than him in…
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Nigeria may fall into Pieces – Obasanjo tells Buhari
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has again criticised President Muhammadu Buhari’s leadership of Nigeria. He condemned the current state of affairs in his speech on Saturday at the Frederick Fasehun 1st Memorial Lecture. He stated that Nigeria belongs to all Nigerians on the basis of freedom, equality, equity, justice, fairness, peace, security, cooperation, mutual dignity, respect, shared values and shared prosperity. “If these factors are removed, Niagara falls to pieces. But for now, we can still make hay while the sun shines”, he warned. “Are all these people speaking the truth enemies of the government? Are apologists just telling the President…
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Covid-19: Lagos Catholic Church suspends Handshake, use of Holy Water
Following the first confirmed case of corona virus in Lagos, Catholic archbishop of the state, Alfred Martins has announced that the church has now suspended handshakes and the use of holy water font as a precautionary method against the deadly disease as he also urged them to make use of hand sanitizers. “The shaking of hands during the time for the Sign of Peace during Mass is suspended for the time being,” he said. “During this season of Lent, in order to reduce the number of gatherings in Church to the barest necessary, we encourage people to do Stations of…
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Coronavirus: Increase prices of Face Mask, Sanitiser and go to Jail – Nigerian Govt
The Federal Government has warned that suppliers and retailers using the excuse of coronavirus case in Nigeria to inflate protective apparel will be prosecuted. It said sellers of face masks and latex gloves, personal hygiene products like sanitizers and anti-bacterial wipes, have increased prices of the products which are necessary in preventing infection or spread of COVID-19. Babatunde Irukera, Chief Executive Officer, in a statement he signed, noted that abusing citizens’ sensitivity, apprehension, anxiety and vulnerability, especially during emergencies that could adversely affect national security is a violation of law. “Any conspiracy, combination, agreement or arrangement to unduly limit or…
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Impound any Cow grazing openly – Gov. Ortom charges Livestock Guards
Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has charged the state Livestock Guards to ensure that no herd of cattle be seen openly grazing in any part of the state goes without being impounded. He gave the charge today, in Makurdi while inspecting impounded cows at the quarantine unit of the state Ministry of Agriculture. He stated that there had been influx of armed herdsmen with large herds of animals into the state, despite the high level of awareness creation on the existence of the Open Grazing Prohibition and Ranches Establishment Law. The Governor stated that several herds of cattle had been…
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Faint Photos of the Italian Man diagnosed with Corona virus
A faint picture of the Italian man being treated for Corona virus at the Mainland Infectious Disease Hospital in Lagos where he is being isolated, has been shared online by the Lagos Commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi on his twitter handle “I visited the #COVID19 patient a male Italian national who is isolated at the Mainland Infectious Disease Hospital, where he is been managed by our well trained staff. I spoke to him and assured him of the Lagos state government’s resolve to ensure he gets adequate care” he wrote “While at the Mainland Infectious Disease Hospital, I took…
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Your government is a huge misfortune to our Nation- PDP blasts Buhari for first Cornonavirus case in Nigeria
The PDP has blasted the Buhari-led government over the first confirmed case of Coronavirus in Nigeria. The party in a statement released by its spokesperson, Kola Olgbondiyan, said the infection is as a result of the negligence that has characterised the Buhari administration.The party asked Nigerians to hold the government responsible should any national calamity arose from COVID-19. Read the statement below Corona Virus: PDP Berates Buhari For Negligence…Seeks Concerted Effort, Adoption of Ebola Intervention StrategyThe Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has berated the Buhari Presidency for its negligence and laidback attitude to governance and the welfare of Nigerians leading to the…
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Coronavirus: Stop All Flights From Affected Countries – Atiku Tells President Buhari
As Nigeria records its first case of Coronavirus, former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has asked President Buhari to stop all flights from affected countries. Atiku made the appeal in a statement released yesterday afternoon. Read below Now that Nigeria has had her first confirmed case of the Corona Virus infestation, via a citizen of Italy, who visited Lagos and Ogun states, I would want to offer my patriotic counsel to the government of General Muhammadu Buhari, on how best to tackle this issue.We must call upon our experience with the Wild Ebola Virus, of which we were the first nation…
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We Will Ban Public Gatherings If Coronavirus Cases Escalate – Governor Sanwo-Olu
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has announced that he will be banning public gatherings if cases of coronavirus in the state escalate. Speaking at a press conference held at the State House in Marina on Friday February 28, the Governor said taking such measures now will create panic in the state. Sanwo-Olu also disclosed that the index case of coronavirus in Nigeria who has already been isolated at the state’s bio-security facility in Yaba, is not ‘highly contagious’ at the moment. He said; “It is only when there is a high level of escalation that the public can be panicky and this is when…
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Corona Virus: Facebook is working with the Government to reduce the spread of fake News – Lai Mohammed
The Federal Government has relayed to the public that they should prevent the spread of fake news and misinformations on social media over the spread of the corona virus epidemic. This was disclosed by the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, at a news briefing in Abuja on Friday. He stated that Facebook is working with the federal Government to curb such nuisances as according to him they have asked Nigerians to report any false or misleading report on Facebook and Instagram pages so they can immediately bring them down. “We know that at times like this, purveyors of…
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Nigerian Footballer, King Udoh, tests positive to Corona Virus in Italy
22-year-old Italian-Nigerian footballer, King Udoh, has tested positive to the corona virus (Covid-19). According to reports, Udoh who plays professional football with Pianese, an Italian Serie C side team, is currently in the infectious disease department of La Scotte hospital in Siena and is said to be in good condition. They quarantined him last weekend after he started feeling feverish. It has been reported that Italy is the European country with the highest number of corona virus epidemic.
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