News - Page 22706 of 23657 - NewsNow Nigeria

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

15Apr

By Jide SalamiNo Comments

Archive

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

By Jide SalamiNo Comments

Archive

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

By Jide SalamiNo Comments

Archive

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...

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
.my_div {
margin: auto;
width: 50%;
border: 3px solid green;
padding: 10px;
}
</style>
</head>
<body>

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

15Apr

By Jide SalamiNo Comments

Archive

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

By Jide SalamiNo Comments

Archive

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.'

Facebook User Remanded For Spreading False Information In Osun

15Apr

By Ahmed AfolabiNo Comments

Featured

Facebook User Remanded For Spreading False Information In Osun

A Facebook user, Saheed Akinloye, was on Tuesday remanded in a correctional centre by the Osun State Magistrates’ Court sitting in Osogbo for accusing the state government of importing COVID-19 patients into the state in order to access funds from the Federal Government. Akinloye was arraigned on four counts bordering on defamation, intent to incite members of the public against the government and interference with the Executive Order. The defendant, who appeared before Magistrate Olusegun Ayilara, was said to have on April 11, 2020, around 11.05pm in Osogbo, wrote on his Facebook page, “When I accused Osun Government of importing COVID-19 patients into the state just to access fund from the FG many didn’t believe. The said imported patients are now Negative. APC, You Are Not Doing ...

Naomi Campbell Marks 34 Years in Modeling, Offers Career Advice

15Apr

By Jide SalamiNo Comments

Archive

Naomi Campbell Marks 34 Years in Modeling, Offers Career Advice

Breaking into the American modeling scene and sustaining her position as an internationally recognized supermodel, Naomi Campbell has achieved remarkable success as a black woman. Celebrating 34 years since the start of her modeling career, she took to Instagram to share her insights, advising her followers to have a deep passion for their work. In a photo post of her face, she expressed, "34 years of modeling, love, growth, friendship, wisdom, joy, pain, loss, experience, fun, laughter and so much more. You have got to love what you do, love it everyday, through highs and the lows, the wins and the losses...I can honestly say I love what I do and thank you all for being here with me every step of the way."

We now have charlatans and fakers of miracles – Pastor Ashimolowo shades Prophet Odumeje and Pastors who used woman with bulgy arm for fake miracles (video)

15Apr

By Jide SalamiNo Comments

Archive

We now have charlatans and fakers of miracles – Pastor Ashimolowo shades Prophet Odumeje and Pastors who used woman with bulgy arm for fake miracles (video)

According to Pastor Ashimolowo, some clergy in Nigeria are charlatans and fakers of miracles. During an IG live session with Lagos clergyman, Poju Oyemade, he cautioned the church in Nigeria to be wary of these individuals who are only interested in their own gain. He specifically mentioned instances of pastors in Nigeria using a woman with a "bad hand" to perform fake miracles in their churches. He also indirectly criticized Prophet Odumeje, a controversial Anambra-based clergyman known for throwing and receiving money from his congregation during preaching sessions. In the live session, Pastor Ashimolowo expressed concerns about these individuals who claim to perform miracles but are actually perpetrating falsehoods for personal gain. He urged young men born in the fire of genuine rev...

Alleged Arrest of a Father for Allowing Underage Daughter to be Sexually Assaulted by his Friends in Imo

15Apr

By Jide SalamiNo Comments

Archive

Alleged Arrest of a Father for Allowing Underage Daughter to be Sexually Assaulted by his Friends in Imo

Police in Imo State have arrested a 44-year-old man for allegedly engaging in sexual activity with his 15-year-old daughter and also allowing his friends to do the same in Orji, Imo state. Chimnonso Okonkwo is also accused of facilitating the sexual abuse of his teenage daughter by his friends. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, Orlando Godson Ikeokwu, commented on the situation, stating, "It is noteworthy that this is not the first occurrence of such behavior." "He frequently invites his friends to his residence to engage in sexual activity with his own daughter." The incestuous acts were brought to light by a concerned neighbour of the suspect. The police PRO revealed that Mr. Okonkwo has confessed to the crime. The victim has reportedly confirm...

"This is how he repaid me" Woman accuses boy she helped of robbing her and attacking her child amid the Coronavirus lockdown

15Apr

By Jide SalamiNo Comments

Archive

"This is how he repaid me" Woman accuses boy she helped of robbing her and attacking her child amid the Coronavirus lockdown

The woman, who claims to have provided assistance to a boy during the COVID-19 lockdown, is now seeking help online alleging that the same boy has robbed her and attacked her child. The incident reportedly occurred in Ketu Alapere, Lagos. According to the woman, the boy stole a phone, laptop, and a large sum of money from her residence before assaulting her son. Additionally, the woman stated that the boy has been using her WhatsApp to request money. She further revealed that when she threatened him with jail, he responded provocatively by expressing his indifference. The article includes screenshots of the conversations between the woman and the accused boy.