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Appeal from Ailing Nollywood Actor Ogun Majek for Public Assistance

29Apr

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Appeal from Ailing Nollywood Actor Ogun Majek for Public Assistance

Gbolagade Akinpelu, widely known as "Ogun Majek" in the Nollywood industry, is reaching out to the public for assistance as his health continues to deteriorate. An appeal for financial help was made by one of the actor's sons, Akinpelu Akeem Abidemi. Abidemi urged the inhabitants of Ibadanland, Oyo State, and all Nigerians to come forward and offer financial support for the treatment of his father, who has been battling an undisclosed illness for years. He mentioned that their family has exhausted all available resources in trying to manage the situation, and they are now turning to the public for aid to prevent the loss of the ailing actor. Abidemi also requested individuals from all religious backgrounds to keep his father in their prayers and to pray for the well-being ...

Actor Ogun Majek Seeks Public Assistance for Health Issues

29Apr

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Actor Ogun Majek Seeks Public Assistance for Health Issues

Nigerian actor, Gbolagade Akinpelu, known as "Ogun Majek," has reached out to the public for assistance due to his failing health. The plea for financial aid was made by his son, Akinpelu Akeem Abidemi. Abidemi appealed to the people of Ibadanland, Oyo State, and all Nigerians to contribute towards his father's treatment, as he has been struggling with an undisclosed illness for several years. Despite exhausting all available resources, the family has not been able to improve his condition, hence the request for public support. Abidemi also requested prayers from people of all faiths for his father's recovery and for the generosity of potential donors. Yoruba actress Foluke Daramola Salako previously urged Nigerians to donate to help cover the actor's me...

Shortage of reagents delaying Coronavirus tests in Oyo – Governor Makinde

29Apr

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Shortage of reagents delaying Coronavirus tests in Oyo – Governor Makinde

Governor Seyi Makinde has disclosed that a shortage of reagents have delayed Coronavirus tests in Oyo. In tweets he shared today April 29, the Oyo state Governor said the development has led to a large number of pending results. Makinde said there are 300 awaiting results out of the 775 samples collected so far. The Governor tweeted; OYO STATE COVID-19 TASK FORCE UPDATE (APRIL 29, 2020) 1. Due to a shortage of reagents required to process COVID-19 tests, we currently have a number of pending results. Of the 775 samples collected so far, 300 are awaiting results. We are already in the process of acquiring more reagents in the shortest possible time, to enable us clear the backlog. We appeal for patience from those who are awaiting results. 2. Meanwhile, we will continue co...

Letshego Nigeria Extends Relief To Customers and Communities

29Apr

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Letshego Nigeria Extends Relief To Customers and Communities

Letshego Nigeria Extends Relief To Customers and Communities Letshego Microfinance Bank Limited (formerly FBN Microfinance Bank Limited) has supported the Lagos State Government's COVID Relief efforts by donating Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and cash donations worth N3,000,000.00 to the frontline fighters. Acknowledging this, the Country CEO, Tolulope Opayinka said, "The fight against the spread of this pandemic must be a comprehensive effort, with each one of us doing what we can in our communities to stop the destruction." Letshego Nigeria is a fully owned subsidiary of Letshego Holdings Limited (LHL), a retail financial services organization with a presence in 11 countries across East, West, and Southern Africa. Letshego’s Group Chief Executive, Andrew Okai ...

President Buhari’s Appointment of Deceased Ebonyi Lawmaker to Federal Character Commission Board

29Apr

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President Buhari’s Appointment of Deceased Ebonyi Lawmaker to Federal Character Commission Board

Reports from SaharaReporters suggest that President Muhammadu Buhari appointed the late Tobias Chukwuemeka Okwuru, a former lawmaker from Ebonyi State, to the board of the Federal Character Commission. The appointment of the deceased Okwuru, along with 37 others, was communicated in a letter sent by Buhari to the Nigerian Senate for confirmation. During the Senate's plenary, Senate President Ahmad Lawan read out the letter on Tuesday. Investigations by SaharaReporters revealed that Okwuru, who previously represented Ikwo/Ezza Federal Constituency at the House of Representatives, passed away in February 2020 at the age of 59. In his lifetime, Okwuru served as the state auditor of the Peoples Democratic Party and as the Chief ...

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Vigilante member allegedly kills driver in Kwara over N5,000 bribe

29Apr

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Vigilante member allegedly kills driver in Kwara over N5,000 bribe Vigilante member allegedly kills driver in Kwara over N5,000 bribe

A vigilante member allegedly shot and killed a father in Eyenkorin, outskirts of Ilorin, Asa local government area of Kwara state. The incident took place on Tuesday evening, April 28. The vigilante member, identified as Sule, allegedly shot a commercial driver named Idowu after he refused to pay a N5,000 bribe. Idowu, who had survived a recent auto crash, was returning from a trip to Ibadan, Oyo State, in defiance of the COVID-19 lockdown when he was stopped by Sule and his colleagues. They demanded the N5,000 bribe which Idowu resisted, leading to an argument and ultimately the shooting. After committing the crime, Sule reportedly fled with his family. The deceased has been deposited at the General Hospital Ilorin morgue following a poli...

“I Did Not Offer Daddy Freeze a 5Million Naira Bribe” – Popular Billionaire Prophet, Jeremiah Fufeyin denies Viral Allegations… by Strokes Africa

29Apr

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“I Did Not Offer Daddy Freeze a 5Million Naira Bribe” – Popular Billionaire Prophet, Jeremiah Fufeyin denies Viral Allegations… by Strokes Africa

The founder and head prophet of Christ Mercyland Deliverance Ministry, Prophet Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin, has addressed a misleading statement made by his friend, social media influencer, and OAP, Daddy Freeze. Daddy Freeze's statement, which quickly went viral, was in response to a comment on Instagram made on 25th April 2020. It suggested that Prophet Jeremiah Fufeyin had offered him a monetary gift or bribe, which he had allegedly declined. Prophet Jeremiah Fufeyin, through a press release signed by his publicity secretary, Mr Moses Akpovotiti, and his Media aide, Engr Tare Franklin Fufeyin, clarified that the purpose of the supposed 5 million naira was to be distributed to distressed Nigerians during the Lockdown period. He denied making any bribe offer to Daddy Freeze. A...

North Korean Defector Claims Kim Jong Un is Physically Impaired Amid Speculations About His Health

29Apr

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North Korean Defector Claims Kim Jong Un is Physically Impaired Amid Speculations About His Health

Amid rumors about the health of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, a defector from North Korea has alleged that Kim is unable to stand up or walk by himself. Thae Yong-ho, a former North Korean diplomat elected to South Korea's parliament, expressed his belief to CNN that Kim's absence from a significant ruling party event on April 15 indicated possible physical impairment. Thae, who was elected to the South's parliament earlier this month, stated, "I'm not quite sure whether he really had some surgery or whatever, but one thing is clear... he cannot stand up by himself or walk properly." Recent reports from TMZ suggested that Kim had either died or was critically ill, with little hope for recovery, while Seoul and Washington have downplayed the severity of his condition. ...

Abductors of Ekiti Commissioner Lower Ransom from N30 million to N15m

29Apr

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Abductors of Ekiti Commissioner Lower Ransom from N30 million to N15m

The ransom demanded by the kidnappers of the Ekiti State Commissioner for Agriculture, Folorunso Olabode, has been reduced from N30 million (read here) to N15 million. The abductors initially demanded N30 million for his release after he was kidnapped on Sunday, April 26, along the Isan-Iludun road at Ilejemeje local government area, while traveling from Ado-Ekiti to his hometown Iye-Ekiti. During the kidnapping, a councillor in his car, Olatunji Omotosho, was shot dead, and the commissioner was abducted alongside another occupant in the car, a woman. A family source in Ado-Ekiti stated that the ransom was reduced during negotiations with the kidnappers. "The process of negotiation began on Monday with the initia...

Greece plans to welcome tourists into the country this summer amid Coronavirus pandemic

29Apr

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Greece plans to welcome tourists into the country this summer amid Coronavirus pandemic

The Government of Greece has announced plans to open its doors to tourists this summer despite the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic. The Greek tourism minister, Harry Theocharis, has reassured travelers that Greece will be welcoming visitors while enforcing social distancing rules to ensure their safety. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has also indicated a gradual easing of lockdown measures, with restrictions on citizens' movements set to be lifted and more shops allowed to reopen from May 4. Theocharis expressed Greece's desire to continue its tradition of hospitality for tourists, emphasizing the country's safety and the implementation of precautionary measures for travelers. He also mentioned the potential requirement for travelers to undergo a coronavirus test before entering Greece,...