Thursday, May 9

The Kidnapped Brother of Bauchi Governor Has Been Released
8Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
Archive

The Kidnapped Brother of Bauchi Governor Has Been Released

The abducted brother of Governor Bala Mohammed, Adamu Mohammed, who was taken by unknown gunmen on March 25, has been freed.    Adamu was kidnapped at a local shop by the gunmen who were able to carry out the act without being halted.    Confirming the news, Chief of Staff to the Bauchi governor, Ladan Salihu, shared a video of Mr Mohammed's reunion with his family on Tuesday evening.   He stated;    "Thanks be to God. The Representative of Bauchi, elder brother to Governor Bala Mohammed released by kidnappers... moments ago in Bauchi. Hausa: May Allah save us from Adamu This Mohammed from hannon those who have been kidnapped by him." Alhamdulillah  
Read More
Seven-Up Bottling Company Donates 2 Million Bottles of Aquafina Premium Water and Other Beverages to Relief Projects Across Nigeria
8Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
Archive

Seven-Up Bottling Company Donates 2 Million Bottles of Aquafina Premium Water and Other Beverages to Relief Projects Across Nigeria

The Seven-Up Bottling Company has announced a donation of 1 million bottles of their Aquafina drinking water brand and other beverages to the Lagos State Emergency Food Relief, as well as 1 million bottles to other states. This donation is aimed at providing aid to various state governments in catering for citizens in vulnerable communities during the COVID-19 pandemic.   In addition to the donation, the company outlined plans to support initiatives aimed at containing the spread of the coronavirus in Nigeria.   One key part of the plan is a sensitization campaign in partnership with renowned Nollywood director Niyi Akinmolayan, who will produce educational video content targeted at grassroots communities with support from the company's media assets. The Nigerian Minis...
Read More
Seven-Up Bottling Company’s Generous Donation to COVID-19 Relief Efforts in Nigeria
8Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
Archive

Seven-Up Bottling Company’s Generous Donation to COVID-19 Relief Efforts in Nigeria

1 million bottles of Aquafina drinking water and other beverages were donated by the Seven-Up Bottling Company to the Lagos State Emergency Food Relief, with an additional 1 million bottles sent to other states. This donation is intended to support vulnerable communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. The company expressed its commitment to aiding various state governments in this effort through a statement on their social media platforms.   In addition to the donation, the company outlined plans to further assist in containing the spread of the coronavirus in Nigeria. This includes a partnership with renowned Nollywood director Niyi Akinmolayan for a sensitization campaign, which will produce educational video content aimed at grassroots communities and utilize the company's medi...
Read More
Chinese Firm’s Donation of Medical Kits En-route to Nigeria to Aid in COVID-19 Fight
8Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
Archive

Chinese Firm’s Donation of Medical Kits En-route to Nigeria to Aid in COVID-19 Fight

Departing from China, the medical kits donated by a Chinese firm in Nigeria to support the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic are currently en-route to Nigeria.   Last week, the Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, announced the procurement of medical equipment by a Chinese firm in Nigeria for Nigeria while mentioning that a special air cargo would be dispatched from Nigeria to China to collect the aids along with medical personnel.   Despite some opposition from Nigerians, expressing concerns based on the origin of the pandemic, the Federal government has accepted the medical kit gifts, and the shipment is currently on its way to Nigeria aboard an Airpeace flight. Additionally, the medical personnel are also expected to arrive in Nigeria today.   For more photos of the ...
Read More
Twitter CEO, Jack Dorsey pledges $1 billion in Square stake for coronavirus relief
8Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
Archive

Twitter CEO, Jack Dorsey pledges $1 billion in Square stake for coronavirus relief

The CEO of Twitter and digital payments platform Square, Jack Dorsey, has announced a pledge to donate $1 billion worth of equity in Square to his Start Small LLC in order to provide COVID-19 relief globally. Dorsey, with a net worth of about $3.9 billion, made the announcement through a tweet, revealing his intention to donate $1 billion of Square shares to a charitable fund called Start Small with the goal of "fund[ing] global COVID-19 relief." This significant donation, which Dorsey described as equivalent to about “28% of my wealth,” marks an effort to contribute to the fight against the pandemic. Furthermore, his commitment to philanthropy extends beyond COVID-19 relief, with plans to focus on supporting girls' health and education, as well as Universal Basic Income (UBI) once the p...
Read More
Ghanaian President, Nana Akufo-Addo, Declares Free Water Supply and Uninterrupted Power During Coronavirus Lockdown
8Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
Archive

Ghanaian President, Nana Akufo-Addo, Declares Free Water Supply and Uninterrupted Power During Coronavirus Lockdown

President Nana Akufo-Addo of Ghana has announced special intervention packages for citizens as the country continues to combat the Coronavirus pandemic.   In his 5th public address since the pandemic began, President Akufo-Addo stated that the government will cover the water bills of its citizens for the months of April, May, and June. Earlier, he had declared a 2-week lockdown on Kumasi and Accra, the two most populous parts of the country, as part of measures to curb the spread of Coronavirus.   Some communities in the country had reported a lack of water for handwashing, a preventive measure to stop the spread of the virus. The President announced that private water companies have been contracted to provide water to these communities, and assured citizens of stable electricity sup...
Read More
75 UITH workers and others in self-isolation after a senior official of the hospital 'aided a late suspected Coronavirus case to hide his status'
8Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
Archive

75 UITH workers and others in self-isolation after a senior official of the hospital 'aided a late suspected Coronavirus case to hide his status'

The authorities of the Kwara State Government announced that 75 people have gone into self-isolation due to direct and indirect contacts with the state’s suspected index case and two confirmed cases of COVID-19. This includes 28 staff members of the University of Hospital (Ilorin Teaching) who attended to the suspected Coronavirus patient before his death. Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq suspended a senior consultant of UITH, Prof. Alakija Salami, for his role in the admission and release of the corpse of a late suspected case of Coronavirus. He also signed a regulation into law to give legal backing to the government’s measures to contain COVID-19 in the state. Abdulrazaq emphasized the need for contact tracing and urged citizens to take precautions to avoid crowded spaces and isolate ...
Read More
Pastor Sam Adeyemi debunks Pastor Chris’ claim on Antichrist, 5G and Coronavirus, says churches were shut down in Nigeria during 1918 pandemic (watch video)
8Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
Archive

Pastor Sam Adeyemi debunks Pastor Chris’ claim on Antichrist, 5G and Coronavirus, says churches were shut down in Nigeria during 1918 pandemic (watch video)

Pastor Sam Adeyemi has contradicted Pastor Chris Oyakhilome's claim that the government closed churches to install the 5G network and the Antichrist being the cause of Coronavirus. In an Instagram live chat with Pastor Poju Oyemade, the founder and senior pastor of The Covenant Nation, Adeyemi revealed that he studied how the 1918 pandemic affected Nigeria. He found that churches, mosques, schools, and markets were also closed at that time. The Founder of Daystar Christian Centre stated that people are giving extreme interpretations of the current crisis, even though it has nothing to do with the Antichrist. He further disclosed that while air travel is the major means of passing on Coronavirus globally, the 1918 influenza was brough...
Read More
UFC president Dana White’s Plans to Secure Private Island for Weekly Fights Despite Coronavirus Crisis
8Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
Archive

UFC president Dana White’s Plans to Secure Private Island for Weekly Fights Despite Coronavirus Crisis

Dana White, the President of Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), also known as Mixed Martial Arts, has revealed his plans to secure a private island to resume UFC fights later this month, despite the global impact of the Coronavirus pandemic. White announced that UFC 249 is scheduled to return on April 18, and he is on the verge of acquiring a private island to host fights every week. This move aims to accommodate international fighters who are currently unable to enter the US due to travel restrictions imposed as a result of the pandemic. White mentioned to TMZ, "I’m a day or two away from securing a private island. I have a private island that I’ve secured. We’re getting the infrastructure put in now, so I’m gonna start doing the international f...
Read More
UFC president Dana White plans to secure private island for hosting fights every week despite coronavirus crisis
8Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
Archive

UFC president Dana White plans to secure private island for hosting fights every week despite coronavirus crisis

Dana White, who serves as the President of Ultimate Fighting Championship, also known as Mixed Martial Arts, has unveiled his intention to acquire a private island to allow UFC to resume later this month, despite the global impact of the Coronavirus pandemic. White has announced that UFC 249 is scheduled to take place on April 18, and he is on the verge of securing a private island to facilitate weekly fights. This decision is aimed at accommodating international fighters who are currently unable to enter the US due to travel restrictions imposed as a result of the Coronavirus. “I’m a day or two away from securing a private island. I have a private island that I’ve secured,” revealed the UFC president in an interview with TMZ. “We’re getti...
Read More