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Nigerians with N100 Airtime Top-Up and N5,000 Account Balance Eligible for Conditional Cash Transfer Benefits

15Apr

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Nigerians with N100 Airtime Top-Up and N5,000 Account Balance Eligible for Conditional Cash Transfer Benefits

The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management, and Social Development, Hajiya Sadiya Umar Farouq, has announced that urban poor dwellers with an account balance of N5,000 or less will be included in the beneficiaries of the Federal Government Conditional Cash Transfer scheme. During a briefing with State House correspondents in Abuja on Tuesday, April 14, the minister also mentioned that individuals who purchase N100 call credit will be considered as part of the poor and vulnerable eligible for the scheme. She confirmed that N-Power beneficiaries were receiving their stipends and revealed that the expansion of the social register was in response to President Muhammadu Buhari's directive to increase the number of...

Tragic Loss for Evelyn Lozada as Her Step Father Succumbs to Covid-19

15Apr

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Tragic Loss for Evelyn Lozada as Her Step Father Succumbs to Covid-19

Following the unfortunate death of her step father Larry due to Covid-19, Basketball Wives' star, Evelyn Lozada has shared a heartfelt tribute in his honor. An emotional Lozada posted a picture of Larry in his younger years wearing a New York Mets tank top while cradling her daughter Shaniece Hairston, 26, when she was just a baby. Lozada disclosed that her step father passed away from the virus on Monday, April 13, expressing her grief with the following message: On Monday 4/6/20 I lost my stepfather Larry to Covid-19. Larry, as you sit in heaven enjoying the company of God, I say thank you for the great memories & thank you for being the greatest stepfather a girl can ask for! Happy birthday in paradise Lozada, who was formerly married to ex-Cincinnati Beng...

Tragic News: Bayelsa Billionaire and Governorship Aspirant Dies During Plastic Surgery in Lagos

15Apr

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Tragic News: Bayelsa Billionaire and Governorship Aspirant Dies During Plastic Surgery in Lagos

Keneibi Okoko, a 43-year-old billionaire and former People's Democratic Party Governorship aspirant in the 2019 election, has passed away. Reports indicate that the politician died during a liposuction surgery in Lagos on April 14 due to a power outage in the theater room, caused by the backup generator's failure. Liposuction is a surgical procedure aimed at removing excess fat from various parts of the body such as the thighs, hips, buttocks, abdomen, arms, neck, or back. Youth leader of the PDP, Oyinemi Nicholas Endeley, confirmed Keneibi's passing. Before his demise, he served as the CEO of Kenedi Engineering. In a heartfelt tribute, Endeley expressed his shock and sorrow over Keneibi's unexpected death. Another individual, Gift Moncherry, also shared a touc...

Bayelsa Billionaire and Governorship Aspirant Dies during Plastic Surgery in Lagos

15Apr

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Bayelsa Billionaire and Governorship Aspirant Dies during Plastic Surgery in Lagos

A tragic incident has led to the demise of Keneibi Okoko, a prominent figure in Bayelsa known for his wealth and political aspirations. Okoko, aged 43, passed away while undergoing a liposuction surgery in Lagos on April 14. His untimely death occurred in the operating room due to a power outage, as the backup generator failed to function. Liposuction is a surgical procedure aimed at removing excess fat from various parts of the body such as thighs, hips, buttocks, abdomen, arms, neck, or back. Oyinemi Nicholas Endeley, a youth leader of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), confirmed Okoko's passing. Prior to his death, Okoko served as the CEO of Kenedi Engineering and stood as a governorship aspirant under...

China Approves Two Coronavirus Vaccines for Human Trials

15Apr

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China Approves Two Coronavirus Vaccines for Human Trials

China has given the green light for the human trial of two Coronavirus vaccines as part of its efforts to curb the spread of the disease within the country. According to state-owned news agency Xinhua, the Chinese Government has approved the two experimental vaccines developed by a Beijing-based unit of Sinovac Biotech and the Wuhan Institute of Biological Products, which is affiliated with the state-owned China National Pharmaceutical Group. The government aims to commence human testing of the vaccines following successful animal trials. "We can confirm now that three particular vaccines are being tested in China, and the National Health Commission has said it will have to clear a number of...

COVID-19: We lack capacity, resources to cater for over 2000 Nigerians abroad who want to return to the country – FG

15Apr

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COVID-19: We lack capacity, resources to cater for over 2000 Nigerians abroad who want to return to the country – FG

COVID-19: Lack of Capacity and Resources to Accommodate Over 2000 Nigerians Abroad Wanting to Return Home - FG The Federal Government of Nigeria has disclosed its financial incapacity to support the over 2000 Nigerians living abroad who have expressed their desire to return home since the global outbreak of the Coronavirus disease. According to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, more than 2000 Nigerians residing in the UK, US, China, UAE, and Sudan are seeking to return to Nigeria. However, the government lacks sufficient isolation centers to accommodate them for the mandatory 14-day quarantine upon their arrival in the country. The Foreign Affairs ministry is collaborating with the Nigerian Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and some airlines to facilitate the repatr...

Police Officer Shoots Nigerian Man’s Car Tires Amid Coronavirus Lockdown

15Apr

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Police Officer Shoots Nigerian Man’s Car Tires Amid Coronavirus Lockdown

A Nigerian man shared a shocking experience of how a police officer shot his car's tires while he was heading to the bank to withdraw money for his family's food during the lockdown due to Coronavirus in Anambra State. The Anambra native, Muokwe Henry Jones, revealed that the incident took place in Umunze community. Despite pleading with the police officers to allow him to withdraw money to care for his family, they insisted on being settled before shooting his car's tires. According to him, the police officer accused him of defying the state government's order on movement restrictions due to the Coronavirus outbreak and even threatened to kill him. The man also alleged that the police officer captured the incident with his phone. B...

Lagos State Identifies 119 People with COVID-19 Symptoms in House-to-House Search

15Apr

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Lagos State Identifies 119 People with COVID-19 Symptoms in House-to-House Search

The Commissioner for Health in Lagos State, Prof. Akin Abayomi, revealed that 119 individuals demonstrating COVID-19 symptoms have been found in the state through a comprehensive house-to-house search. During a press briefing on Tuesday, April 14, Abayomi announced that the search had reached a total of 118,000 households and identified potential COVID-19 cases in communities. The Lagos State Government initiated a house-to-house search on Thursday, April 9, to locate potential Coronavirus patients as part of efforts to contain the spread of the disease in the state, which has the highest number of COVID-19 patients in the country. As a result of the search, 119 individuals displaying symptoms suggestive of COVID-19 were identified. Abayomi explained, "We have commenced an ac...

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Ricky Gervais slams mega-rich celebrities complaining of Coronavirus lockdown from their mansions while hospital workers are risking their lives

15Apr

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Ricky Gervais slams mega-rich celebrities complaining of Coronavirus lockdown from their mansions while hospital workers are risking their lives

Ricky Gervais has lashed out at mega-rich celebrities complaining about Coronavirus lockdown from their multimillion-dollar mansions while health workers are risking their lives during the global crisis. Speaking with The Sun from his home, the 58-year-old British actor and comedian expressed his frustration, “After this is over, I never want to hear people moaning about the welfare state again. I never want to hear people moaning about nurses again. Or porters.” He added, “These people are doing 14-hour shifts and not complaining. Wearing masks, and being left with sores, after risking their own health and their families’ health selflessly.” On his own quarantining experience so far, he said, “I didn’t go out much anyway” before the pan...

Open Letter from Actor Adeniyi Johnson to Married Women in Lockdown with Their Husbands

15Apr

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Open Letter from Actor Adeniyi Johnson to Married Women in Lockdown with Their Husbands

Actor Adeniyi Johnson has penned an open letter to married women who may be feeling resentful while being at home with their husbands due to the lockdown, and have expressed their intention to address certain issues with their spouses. The actor encourages these women to utilize the lockdown period as an opportunity to improve their marriages. ''Many of you are saying, 'I'll show him...' Keep showing him until you run out of colors. Now is the time to determine what will happen after the lockdown: understand him, respect him, obey him, provide him with food and good companionship... Stop saying 'Am I a prostitute?!' Cook delicious meals and TALK TO HIM... Be his best friend now!!! MENNNNN... SHOULD I TURN UP THE VOLUME??? THE WOMEN'S VERSION IS COMING SOON.'