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Nigerian/British Rapper Ben Chijioke AKA Ty, Dies From Coronavirus At The Age Of 47
British Rapper, Ben Chijioke, Better Known As Ty, Has Died From Coronavirus At The Age Of 47 Benedict Obioma Godwin Chijioke, Who Is Of Nigerian Descent, Died After He Was Hospitalized And Placed In A Medically-Induced Coma Following “Complications” Surrounding The Virus. His Team Confirmed His Death On Thursday, May 7. Ty Was Previously Nominated For The Mercury Prize For His Acclaimed Album Upwards. He First Shot To Prominence In 2001 With His The Awkward, And His Second Album Upwards Was…
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NFF places mothers of late Sam Okwaraji and Rashidi Yekini on N30K monthly stipend
The Nigeria Football Federation has placed the mothers of late ex-internationals, Sam Okwaraji and Rashidi Yekini on N30K monthly stipend. The announcement was made on Thursday after the Federal Ministry of Youths and Sports Development had on Wednesday placed both matriarchs on N10K monthly stipend. The NFF also disclosed that they will henceforth review the situation of surviving mothers of Nigeria’s ex-internationals that died in active service for the country and resolve what to do for…
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Social distancing is a practical impossibility in most urban areas in Nigeria- Kogi state governor, Yahaya Bello
Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi state says the social distancing policy being canvassed by the Presidential taskforce and the NCDC as part of measures to contain the spread of Coronavirus, is a ”practical impossibility” in most urban areas in Nigeria. Kogi and Cross Rivers are the only states with no confirmed cases of COVID19. Speaking at a press conference yesterday evening, Governor Bello said ”The NCDC must have noticed by now, social distancing is a practical…
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Pregnant woman allegedly stabs husband to death in Nasarawa
22-year-old pregnant woman, Veronica Boniface, has been arrested by men of the Nasarawa State command of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps, NSCDC, for allegedly stabbing her husband to death after suspecting he received a call from a lady she presumed to be his girlfriend. Parading the suspect at the command headquarters in Lafia, the NSCDC state commandant, Habu Fari, said the woman was arrested in Obene town of Keana Local Government Area of the state,…
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Nigerian Judge who pronounced annulment of June 12 election has died
Nigerian judge, Justice Dahiru Saleh, who pronounced the annulment of the June 12, 1993 presidential election, has died. He died today May 7 in Azare, Bauchi state after a brief illness. Until his death, he held the title of “Mutawalle” of Katagum Emirate in Bauchi. He was the Chief judge of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High court. In June 12, 1993 election, he annulled the election adjudged as one of the most credible in the…
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It is insulting for the US to tell the Nigerian Govt what to do with Abacha loot – Femi Falana
Human Rights Activist and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana has shared his view on the recently repatriated Abacha loot. Recall that the Nigerian government few days ago confirmed receiving the repatriated funds and further disclosed that it will be deployed into infrastructure development in line with the agreement reached with the US government. The FG said it will be channeled into completion of the second Niger Bridge, the Lagos-Ibadan and Abuja-Kaduna-Kano expressways. However commenting on…
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ECOWAS and WAHO deny endorsing Madagascar’s Coronavirus herbal cure
The Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, and its health Institution, West Africa Health Organization (WAHO) have refuted their alleged endorsement of Madagascar’s herbal cure for Coronavirus. In a press release, the ECOWAS Commission and its health Institution denied claims that they had “ordered a package of COVID Organics (CVO) medicine from a third country.” The statement read:“Our attention has been drawn to a story making the headlines that claims ECOWAS has ordered a…
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It can’t protect you completely — NCDC issues advisory on use of cloth face mask
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has issued an advisory on use of cloth face masks amid the Coronavirus pandemic. The health agency stated that though cloth face mask can be used as a barrier to respiratory droplets, it however “cannot completely protect from COVID-19”. The NCDC outlined the following measures on the use of such face masks; Cloth face masks must be worn in combination with: Avoiding large gatheringsPhysical distancing by maintaining a distance of 2 metres between yourself…
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I killed them because of N4m – Leader of gang that killed three UNIPORT, RSU students (photos)
The Rivers state police command has paraded five suspected killers of three University students in the state. Recall that the Anti-cultism unit of Rivers State police command arrested members of a kidnapping gang who abducted and killed three students. Two of the students, Nelson Nwafor and Fortune Obemba, were students of the Rivers State University, RSU; while Joy Adoki, was a student of Management Science at the University of Port Harcourt, UNIPORT. The undergraduates were kidnapped on April…
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The earlier they open the Church the quicker the Pandemic will vanish – Pastor Giwa advices
The senior pastor of Awaiting the Second Coming of Jesus Christ Ministry, Adewale Giwa has advised that the earlier churches are opened the quicker the pandemic will vanish. He shared this in a statement on Thursday adding that peoples faith have been sold for money after everything God has done for them. He further questioned if true Christians will allow the church of God to be closed. “It’s a pity that people cannot see beyond…
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Covid-19: Kano state Commissioner who was sacked for rejoicing over Abba Kyari’s death tests positive
Kano Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Muazu Magaji who was sacked by Ganduje for rejoicing over Abba Kyari’s death has tested positive for coronavirus. Magaji revealed this on Thursday via Facebook as he urged Nigerians to pray for him. “This morning my NCDC test result is out. I have been confirmed positive. I have been moved to one of the state’s isolation centers. Pray for us.” he wrote
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Oby Ezekwesili gets IBFD appointment
Former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili has been appointed as a member of the International Bureau of Fiscal Documentation (IBFD). This was contained in a statement by the CEO of IBFD, Jan Maarten Slagter. “IBFD is delighted that Dr. Oby Ezekwesili has joined our Board of Trustees and expects that her unique perspective and contribution will be enormously beneficial, in particular to the work that we do in developing economies, he said. “The current crisis…
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