Tekashi 6ix9ine questions why everyone is calling him a snitch
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Tekashi 6ix9ine questions why everyone is calling him a snitch

Tekashi 6ix9ine, who was recently released from jail, took to Instagram to joke about people referring to him as a snitch.   The American rapper was released from prison early by a judge after he made a plea to get out to avoid contracting the Coronavirus. 6ix9ine is now under supervised release in-home incarceration but is able to return to social media without restrictions.   After returning to social media, the rapper changed his IG profile picture to a claymation version of himself in an orange prison jumpsuit, lounging on a rat trap while devouring a piece of cheese.   It is believed this is an attempt at making a joke at being called a "rat" after he ratted out his former gang members to get a shorter sentence.   He also changed his bio line to a question.   He asks, "Why ever...
Two Killed, 17 hospitalized after eating poisoned food at a wedding ceremony in Katsina (photo)
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Two Killed, 17 hospitalized after eating poisoned food at a wedding ceremony in Katsina (photo)

The tragic incident at a wedding ceremony in Katsina resulted in the death of two individuals, with 17 others being hospitalized after consuming poisoned food. The state police command spokesperson, Gambo Isah, confirmed the fatalities and revealed that the food served at the wedding party had been deliberately poisoned. The suspects, Musa Suleiman and Shafa'atu Sijaro, confessed to using a substance known as Zaqami to poison the food. The investigation is ongoing to determine whether the suspects acted on their own or at the behest of someone else. ![Two Killed, 17 hospitalized after eating poisoned food at a wedding ceremony in Katsina (photo)](https://newsnownigeria.ng/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Two-Killed-17-hospitalized-after-eating-poisoned-food-at-a.jpg)
Bauchi state governor, Bala Mohammed rids Coronavirus infection
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Bauchi state governor, Bala Mohammed rids Coronavirus infection

Bauchi state Governor, Bala Mohammed has received a negative Coronavirus test result after completing treatment.    Earlier in March, the governor disclosed via Twitter that he had tested positive for the virus and would be entering isolation.   Providing an update on Twitter this evening, the Governor wrote;   “Alhamdulillah. I just received the green light. My second test for #COVID19 returned negative. I thank you all for your prayers & support even while I was in isolation. Most importantly, all the praises & thanks be to Allah - the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful.''
Gernot Rohr’s Response to Amaju Pinnick’s New Contract Proposal
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Gernot Rohr’s Response to Amaju Pinnick’s New Contract Proposal

Nigerian Senior Men's Football team manager, Gernot Rohr, has responded to Nigerian Football Federation boss, Amaju Pinnick, regarding the new contract proposal and conditions that were discussed on live TV. Rohr's current contract with the NFF is set to expire in June 2020, and Pinnick has outlined three new conditions for offering him a new contract. These conditions include residing in Nigeria, attending home league matches to scout for local players, and agreeing to be paid in Naira instead of Dollars.
UK prime minister Boris Johnson released from intensive care
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UK prime minister Boris Johnson released from intensive care

British minister, Boris Johnson, 55, has been released from intensive care where he spent three nights receiving treatment for Coronavirus.   A spokesman for No. 10 Downing Street said in a statement that Boris was released from intensive care on Thursday, but will remain in hospital.    “The Prime Minister has been moved this evening from intensive care back to the ward, where he will receive close monitoring during the early phase of his recovery.”    “He is in extremely good spirits,” the spokesman added.    He was taken to hospital on Sunday ten days after testing positive - and was moved to intensive care on Monday when his symptoms “worsened.”   The prime minister was receiving "standard oxygen treatment" in intensive care and had not been on a ventilator, Downing Street said...
Nigerian tailor shows off the package his landlord sent to every tenant for free as Coronavirus relief
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Nigerian tailor shows off the package his landlord sent to every tenant for free as Coronavirus relief

The Coronavirus relief package sent by the landlord to every tenant was proudly displayed by a Nigerian tailor on Twitter. Each tenant received essential items such as bottled water, noodles, spaghetti, cornflakes, beverages, tin tomatoes, and bags of rice. The tailor expressed gratitude for the thoughtful gesture, emphasizing that nobody owes anyone anything. The photos shared by the tailor showcase the generosity of the landlord in providing support during the lockdown.
Nigerian Tailor Displays Coronavirus Relief Package From Landlord
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Nigerian Tailor Displays Coronavirus Relief Package From Landlord

On Twitter, a Nigerian tailor showcased the package provided by his landlord to each tenant as assistance during the lockdown caused by the Coronavirus.   Each tenant received a minimum of two packs of bottled water, one carton of noodles, spaghetti, cornflakes, beverages, tin tomatoes, bags of rice, and more.   He captioned the photo with: "Guys I received my first surprise of the year. Our landlord sent us packages for each flat. I appreciate this because, NoBODY owes you anything!"  
Woman Aged 107 Becomes World’s Oldest Person to Survive Coronavirus
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Woman Aged 107 Becomes World’s Oldest Person to Survive Coronavirus

Recovering from the Coronavirus, a 107-year-old Dutch woman has possibly become the oldest survivor of the pandemic globally.   Cornelia Ras fell ill on March 17, the day after celebrating her 107th birthday. Reportedly, she had attended a church service with other nursing home residents on Goeree-Overflakkee, an island in the southwest of the Netherlands.   She and 40 others from the service were subsequently diagnosed with the deadly Coronavirus.   Out of the 40, twelve have tragically died, but Ras received the news from her doctors on Monday that she had conquered the infection.     "We did not expect her to survive this," stated her niece Maaike de Groot to the newspaper.   "She takes no medicines, s...
COVID-19 outbreak seemingly under control in Lagos – Health Commissioner, Akin Abayomi
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COVID-19 outbreak seemingly under control in Lagos – Health Commissioner, Akin Abayomi

The Commissioner for Health in Lagos state, Professor Akin Abayomi, has said that the Coronavirus outbreak is seemingly under control in the state. Professor Abayomi said this at a press briefing today April 9.   In his words From our data which we publish from time to time, we always talk about the curve but if I put it in simple terms, we are only seeing between 5 and 10 new cases everyday. which suggests that the outbreak is seemingly under control in Lagos state. If it was out of control, it would be seeing increasing number of cases on a daily basis.  So whatever we are doing in Lagos is working '' he said   The first index case of COVID-19 was in February, an Italian man who has since been discharged. The state currently has 145 confirmed cases with 39 recoveries.       ...
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Female robber stripped and disgraced alongside her accomplices after they were caught robbing along Benin-Auchi road

Allegedly, a gang of suspected robbers, consisting of one woman and three men, were caught robbing along Benin-Auchi road and subjected to beating and disgrace. The gang of robbers, known as "one chance", operates a taxi for robbing unsuspecting passengers. They were apprehended after robbing a woman and attempting to forcibly eject her from their taxi. The victim, Mrs. Mariam Ufua, recounted her experience at the hands of the robbers, stating that they robbed her of 30,000 Naira after she boarded their taxi. Mrs Mariam Ifua Mrs. Ufua boarded the taxi to New Benin, unaware of the passengers' criminal intentions. During the journey, they asked her to lower the window. When she complied, the glass was stuck. As she turned to inform them, she saw them snatching her ba...