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After Spending More Than Two Weeks In Isolation, El-Rufai Still Positive For Coronavirus

Apr 16, 2020. by Otunba T.J Abass

Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, says he has not recovered from the coronavirus disease that has infected no fewer than 373 people in Nigeria. The governor gave the update after chairing the Kaduna State Executive Council meeting on Wednesday. While giving the update via his Twitter handle, El-Rufai warned against being misled about his coronavirus … Read more

LAWMA Worker Crushed To Death By Vehicle

Apr 16, 2020. by Otunba T.J Abass

A vehicle with the registration number, KSF 383 XZ, on Wednesday, crushed a Lagos Waste Management Authority employee on duty at Anthony Bus Stop in Lagos State.

It was gathered that the woman died on the spot and her remains had been taken to the mortuary.

The State Traffic Officer, CSP Oriyomi Oluwasanmi, confirmed the incident and said she was at the scene to stem any possible crisis.

She said the Divisional Traffic Officer called her attention when those at the scene of the accident did not allow the vehicle to be towed.

Apprentice Breaks Sales Boy’s Skull With Coconut In Lagos

Apr 16, 2020. by Otunba T.J Abass

An apprentice foodstuffs seller, identified simply as Chukwuemeka, has been allegedly killed by his co-apprentice, Chuks Victor, during a scuffle at their boss’ shop on Allison Street in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State. It was gathered that Victor and another co-apprentice, Emmanuel John, were arguing over the space to display the goods of their … Read more

Pregnant Woman, Children Killed By Herdsmen In Plateau

Apr 16, 2020. by Otunba T.J Abass

At least 10 persons, including a woman who was nine months pregnant, were reportedly killed on Tuesday, April 14, when gunmen suspected to be Fulani herdsmen attacked Hwra village in Kwall District of Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State. Survivors, mostly women and children, are reportedly moving out of the community in droves for … Read more

FG Speaks On Chinese Doctors Testing Positive For Coronavirus

Apr 16, 2020. by Otunba T.J Abass

Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed has debunked claims of one of the Chinese doctors who arrived the country to help in the fight against Coronavirus, testing positive for the virus. The Minister dispelled the claim while speaking at the Presidential Task Force (PTF) daily briefing today, April 15. Lai Mohammed who urged … Read more

Abia: Commercial Driver Allegedly Shot To Death By NCDC Official

Apr 16, 2020. by Otunba T.J Abass

A commercial bus driver was shot dead today, April 15, allegedly by an official of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Isiala Ngwa Division, in Abia State. The victim was reportedly carrying perishable and non-perishable food items in his car to deliver when he was stopped by the NSCDC official. The driver and … Read more

Bayelsa Billionaire, Kenedi Okoko Allegedly Resurrects From Death

Apr 15, 2020. by Otunba T.J Abass

A Bayelsa billionaire and former People’s Democratic Party Governorship aspirant in 2019 governorship election, Kenedi Okoko has has said to have resurrected from death after a failed surgery. Keniebi Okoko who is also a pastor serving under Pastor David Ibeyieome of the Salvation Ministries allegedly died from a liposuction surgery on Tuesday, after a power … Read more

Bayelsa Billionaire And Governorship Aspirant Dies During Plastic Surgery In Lagos

Apr 15, 2020. by Otunba T.J Abass

A Bayelsa billionaire and former People’s Democratic Party Governorship aspirant in 2019 governorship election, Kenedi Okoko has been confirmed dead. The 43-year-old billionaire politician died while reportedly undergoing a liposuction surgery in Lagos yesterday, April 14. It was gathered that he died in the theater room in Lagos because of power outage, as the back … Read more

Prophet Odumeje Blasted By Top Nigerian Pastors For Performing Fake Miracle With Woman’s Bulgy Arm

Apr 15, 2020. by Otunba T.J Abass

Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo, senior pastor of the Kingsway Church has taken a swipe at some clergymen in Nigeria, describing them as Charlatans and fakers of miracle. In an IG live session with Lagos clergyman, Poju Oyemade, last night, Ashimolowo said the church in Nigeria has to be careful of these ”fakers of miracles” who are … Read more

22-Year-Old Nigerian Student Arrested For Raping Hungarian Prostitute

Apr 15, 2020. by Otunba T.J Abass

A 22-year-old Nigerian man, suspected of choking and raping a woman in Budapest’s 7th district, originally came to Hungary to study. The 22-year-old university student is being prosecuted for sexual violence after the Activity Control Center of the Budapest Police Headquarters received a report from a woman that she had been raped in her home, … Read more

Robbery: Youth Leader Hails Sanwo-Olu For Rapid Intervention

Apr 15, 2020. by Otunba T.J Abass

By: Ibrahim Kegbegbe The youth leader, Ilasan Housing Estate, Eti-osa, Lagos, Mr. Pitt Omolade, has commended the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwolu, for his rapid intervention to curb the perpetual robbery in the state. Pitt said, while addressing the youths of the estate on the 14th of May, that the governor of the … Read more

(Video): Angry Youths Destroy Chinese Company In Ogun State

Apr 15, 2020. by Otunba T.J Abass

Youths in Ogun State, Nigeria have allegedly destroyed a firm belonging to a Chinese man. This morning, property worth millions of dollars were allegedly brought to ruins by angry youths. In a video making the rounds, youths said they were hungry and Chinese citizens were the cause of the misfortune. Watch video here

“My Husband’s Family Disowned Him For Marrying Me Because I Had 4 Kids” ~Lady Narrates

Apr 15, 2020. by Otunba T.J Abass

A South African woman took to Twitter to gush about her husband, as she recalled how her partner’s family disowned him for marrying her because she already had 4 kids. Soaedi Dinah who described her husband as her “best friend”, said they now have six children together and his family has now accepted their union. … Read more

“Eating Amala Will Not Cure Coronavirus” ~Kwara State Government

Apr 15, 2020. by Otunba T.J Abass

The Kwara State Government has dismissed claims across the state suggesting that the local delicacy, Amala, cures COVID-19.

Dr Abubakar Ayinla, the Permanent Secretary, state Ministry of Health, dispelled the claims on Tuesday, April 14, in Ilorin during the daily routine meetings of the Medical Team of the Kwara COVID-19 Technical Committee in the state.

Ayinla said that the state government has set up the Risk Communication teams, among others, to manage rumours and fake news circulating as regards COVID-19 in the state.

He explained that the Risk Communication teams were set up to allay fears of misconception, while reiterating that COVID-19 has no cure for now and that amala cannot cure it.

Ikotun: Robbers Beg For Mercy After Being Caught And Tortured (Video)

Apr 15, 2020. by Otunba T.J Abass

Residents of Igando and Ikotun have been keeping vigils in the past few days to ward off robbers who reportedly went from house to house. Some group of teenagers who allegedly robbed Ikotun were nabbed yesterday and they pleaded for mercy as they were tortured. This comes one day after Iyana-Ipaja residents in Lagos experienced … Read more

56-Year-Old Nigerian Man Dies Of Coronavirus In Lagos

Apr 14, 2020. by Otunba T.J Abass

A 56-year-old Nigerian man has died of COVID19-related complications in Lagos. The state Commissioner for Health, Prof Akin Abayomi, disclosed this on Twitter on Tuesday April 14. According to the Commissioner, the deceased recently returned to the country from the US. ”13 new cases of #COVID19 infection confirmed. Total number of confirmed cases in Lagos … Read more

Couple Name Newborn Baby ‘Sanitizer’ Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

Apr 14, 2020. by Otunba T.J Abass

A newborn in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh in India has been christened Sanitiser by his parents in a way that archives the trying time the world is in. When speaking with the media, Omveer, the baby’s father, said that he was impressed by the measure the government has taken to contain coronavirus in the country, IndiaToday … Read more

Coronavirus: Landlord Demands Sex From Female Tenants In Exchange For Rent

Apr 14, 2020. by Otunba T.J Abass

Nigeria has recorded new COVID-19 cases as Lagos daily infection drops to 38.

The Hawaii State Commission on the Status of Women in the US has noticed an increase in reporting of landlords preying on tenants’ financial stress during the Coronavirus pandemic to request sexual favors in exchange for rent payment. According to Vlad TV, the commission disclosed that only 69% of American renters were able to make … Read more

2 Women Killed By Generator Fume In Lagos, 3 Hospitalized

Apr 14, 2020. by Otunba T.J Abass

An aged woman, Florence Omolafe, and her daughter-in-law, Dupe Omolafe, were on Monday allegedly choked to death by fumes from a generator at their place of residence on Surulere Street in the Oworonshoki area of Lagos State. Three other victims, identified as Deji Omolafe, Igbekele and Fumilayo Sama, are currently battling for their lives at … Read more

Father Impregnates 15-Year-Old Daughter, Says “She Is Too Beautiful For Any Man To Enjoy”

Apr 14, 2020. by Otunba T.J Abass

A 48-year-old farmer and petty trader, Theddius Audu reportedly impregnated his 15-year-old daughter Justina in Wuyeya, a village under Assakio, Lafia Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. Audu took up the sole responsibility of his daughter’s upbringing after his marriage to Talatu Ayi from Nasarawa Eggon Local Government Area of the state ended 13 years … Read more