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Bar owner and his customers arrested for violating lockdown order in Lagos (photos)
18Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Bar owner and his customers arrested for violating lockdown order in Lagos (photos)

The Lagos state police command Rapid Response Squad arrested a bar owner and his customers at the Isheri/Berger area for violating the state government's lockdown order on Friday, April 17th. The arrest was made as they were found to be operating the bar in defiance of the lockdown measures. The bar owner, however, claimed that he was only preparing nkwobi. Here are photos from the arrest:
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Supporting Frontline Healthcare Workers and the WHO: Pepsi’s Partnership with Global Citizen
18Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Supporting Frontline Healthcare Workers and the WHO: Pepsi’s Partnership with Global Citizen

Pepsi and Global Citizen have joined forces to show their support for frontline healthcare workers and the World Health Organisation (WHO) through an entertainment event happening today, Saturday, 18th of April, 2020. This event aims to convey a powerful message about the importance of staying at home collectively to combat the pandemic. (Watch the announcement video here: https://www.youtube.com/user/PepsiNaija) The event will be a global digital broadcast, accessible to a worldwide audience. It has been curated in partnership with Lady Gaga and will feature over 50 international music artists and celebrities, including Burna Boy, Alicia Keys, Lupita Nyong’o, Taylor Swift, Jennifer Lopez, Idris and Sabrina Elba, Oprah Winfrey, David a...
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Supporting Frontline Healthcare Workers and the WHO: Pepsi Partners with Global Citizen
18Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Supporting Frontline Healthcare Workers and the WHO: Pepsi Partners with Global Citizen

Pepsi has teamed up with Global Citizen to provide support to frontline healthcare workers and the World Health Organisation (WHO). This collaboration will feature a night of entertainment scheduled for Saturday, 18th of April, 2020, across various channels and mediums, conveying the powerful message that staying at home together will aid in combatting the ongoing pandemic. (To watch the announcement video, click https://www.youtube.com/user/PepsiNaija)   The event will be a global digital broadcast accessible worldwide. Curated in partnership with Lady Gaga, it will showcase over 50 international music artists and celebrities, including Burna Boy, Alicia Keys, Lupita Nyong’o, Taylor Swift, Jennifer Lopez, Idris and Sabrina Elba, Oprah Winfrey, David and Victoria Beckham, and more...
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The Final Burial Ceremony of the Late Abba Kyari, Former Chief of Staff to President Buhari
18Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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The Final Burial Ceremony of the Late Abba Kyari, Former Chief of Staff to President Buhari

The late Abba Kyari, former Chief of Staff to President Buhari, has been interred at Gudu cemetery in Abuja. The burial took place on Saturday morning, April 18, in accordance with Islamic customs.   Notably, President Buhari was absent from the ceremony.   Below are additional photos from the funeral.             View this post on Instagram                   Clips from #AbbaKyari 's funeral A post shared by Lindaikejiblog (@lindaikejiblogofficial) on Apr 18, 2020 at 4:09am PDT
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Record-breaking Donations to Fight Coronavirus in Nigeria Reach N25.8bn
18Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Record-breaking Donations to Fight Coronavirus in Nigeria Reach N25.8bn

A statement released by Isaac Okoroafor, the Director of Corporate Communications at the Central Bank of Nigeria, confirmed that the total donations to combat Coronavirus in Nigeria has reached N25.8bn.   Mr. Okoroafor, in the statement released on Friday, expressed gratitude on behalf of the coalition to all the institutions and individuals who have generously contributed to the fund. He also urged others to consider contributing to the national solidarity, emphasizing the need to provide medical equipment, materials, and urgently required palliatives to the less privileged segments of society.   Reiterating the commitment to full disclosure and accountability for all donations made, he added, “We urge others to consider contr...
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Record of N25.8bn in Donations to Tackle Coronavirus in Nigeria
18Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Record of N25.8bn in Donations to Tackle Coronavirus in Nigeria

Confirming a notable progression, the contributions for combating Coronavirus in Nigeria have reached N25.8bn as disclosed in a statement by Isaac Okoroafor, the Director of Corporate Communications at the Central Bank of Nigeria.   In the statement revealed on Friday, Mr. Okoroafor acknowledged the coalition's appreciation to all entities and individuals who have generously contributed to this fund. He encouraged others to also consider joining this national solidarity effort to not only provide medical equipment and materials but also urgently needed support to the underprivileged segments of society.   “We urge others to consider contributing to this national solidarity to provide not only medical equipment and materials but also to render urgently needed palliatives to the poor a...
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Innocent Okoduwa Launches Mobile App For RWJ Oil Diesel Delivery
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Innocent Okoduwa Launches Mobile App For RWJ Oil Diesel Delivery

Innovative Mobile App Launched by Innocent Okoduwa for RWJ Oil Diesel Delivery Recently, Innocent Okoduwa, the CEO of RWJ oil and gas limited (Roy Wealth Jnr), has introduced an innovative solution set to revolutionize the Nigerian petroleum industry. In a recent interview with journalists, Okoduwa voiced his concerns about the daily struggles faced by citizens in obtaining diesel and other petroleum products. He stated, "The frustrating situations citizens go through every day to get diesel and other petroleum products are uncalled for." Highlighting the impact of such challenges, he noted, "People get frustrated when they experience an unexpected delay in their journey due to unforeseen fuel situations, which sometimes put them in a position where they become victims of robbery."...
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Abba Kyari’s body arrives Abuja; to be buried in line with procedure for deceased Coronavirus patients (photos)
18Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Abba Kyari’s body arrives Abuja; to be buried in line with procedure for deceased Coronavirus patients (photos)

The remains of Abba Kyari, the former Chief of Staff to President Buhari, have been brought to the Defence House in Abuja for burial. Senior Special Assistant to President Buhari on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, stated that Kyari will be laid to rest following the guidelines set by the NCDC and the Federal Ministry of Health for the burial of Coronavirus patients. Garba mentioned that Kyari's wife has requested to see his body before the private burial ceremony later today. Abba Kyari passed away on Friday, April 17th due to Coronavirus. The article also contains several images and an Instagram post related to the event.
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Kenyan Landlords and Tenants Association Orders Rent Suspension
18Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Kenyan Landlords and Tenants Association Orders Rent Suspension

The Landlords and Tenants Association (LATAK) in Kenya has issued a directive for all tenants to cease paying their rent until further notice due to the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic.    This announcement came during a recent press conference where the association's Secretary-General, Ben Liyai, revealed that they had already communicated with its members regarding the issue. Liyai argued that businesses had been disrupted and the economy was declining due to the Coronavirus outbreak.    According to the association, tenants should not expect any form of harassment from their landlords for rent payment, as they have engaged with landlords across the country to provide tenants with rent waivers for the months of April, May, and June.   ‘‘LATAK directs all te...
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The Universe smiled on the family of Sunday Nweke as Billionaire businessman, Dr. Ifeanyi Odii erased poverty from the lives of the Nwekes
18Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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The Universe smiled on the family of Sunday Nweke as Billionaire businessman, Dr. Ifeanyi Odii erased poverty from the lives of the Nwekes

The Nweke family experienced a turning point when billionaire businessman, Dr. Ifeanyi Odii, eradicated poverty from their lives through his foundation, the Ebele & Anyichuks Foundation. This act of generosity was sparked when Dr. Ifeanyi Odii came across a social media post about Master Chiagozie Sunday Nweke, who sold sachet water on the streets while using a crutch due to having one amputated leg. Moved by compassion, the philanthropic mogul inquired about the situation and offered the child a university-level scholarship through his foundation. Additionally, he provided Mr. and Mrs. Nweke with a sum of N1m to support their trade, as they relied on their son's daily sachet water sales for survival. In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, Dr. Ifeanyi Odii also donated N150m to the Ebele...
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