Popular Nollywood actress, Mercy Aigbe has begged God to help the world against the coronavirus pandemic that has taken over. The movie star jumped on Instagram to beg the most High to spare our lives since the disease is no respecter of anyone. According to her, since the virus affects the rich and the poor, everyone is in this together and we all have to pray collectively. She added that the pandemic further proves that we are all before God. Her words, “This Corona Virus is the great equalizer, it doesn’t know the rich or the poor! The young or old! The…
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The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Kwara Chapter, has come out to beg Christians to continue praying fervently to God against the Coronavirus pandemic ravaging the world. Mr Shina Ibiyemi, the CAN spokesman in the state, revealed this as he spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Ilorin. According to him, their members have been meeting to pray for Nigeria after the directives of the state government on partial lockdown aimed at curtailing the spread of coronavirus. He added that CAN has also been offering various palliatives to members to reduce the effect of the stay-at-home…
Manchester City football club has come out to confirm that their non-playing staff will not be furloughed due to the coronavirus pandemic. This is coming after Liverpool received massive backlash for suspending their non-playing staffs on furlough yesterday. According to the EPL defending champions, MCFC will not be utilising the UK Government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme and all non playing will be keeping their jobs. The club added that they are focused on protecting their staff, their jobs and Manchester City as a whole during these trying times. Their statement read, “We can confirm, following a decision by the chairman…
Popular gay rights activist, Bisi Alimi has come out to react to the controversy surrounding the 5G network and the coronavirus pandemic. Alimi believes there is absolutely no link between the coronavirus and 5G technology. According to him, irresponsible pastors and conspiracy theorists are the ones spreading the rumor because they know Nigerians are stupid enough to believe and their stupidity can be exploited for financial gain. He added that everyone should do their research on 5G before they start to spread fake news. His words, “Irresponsible pastors and conspiracy theorists’ for peddling the new controversial claims, saying: ‘they know…
US President, Donald Trump has come out to tell American citizens to be ready for a huge spike in coronavirus fatalities in the coming days. Trump believes America should be prepared for the toughest two weeks of the pandemic in the nearest future as things have the potential to get out of hand. According to him, there will be lots of deaths and the spread will get really horrendous very soon as the country continues to battle the deadly virus. He added that the fact that the nation has not seen anything like the current death numbers, except maybe during…
Ex-Manchester City defender, Danny Mills has come out to say that Liverpool should look to sign Leroy Sane ahead of Adama Traore in the nearest future. Mills believes the German winger will be very invaluable for the Reds because he has a title-winning experience as a footballer. According to him, Adama Traore might be making a lot of headlines due to his pace and power but he is still not a good replacement for players like Sadio Mane or Mohamed Salah in Liverpool. He added that Sane is massively talented and will also represent a more realistic option for Klopp.…
Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele has come out to apologize for organizing a house party for her husband, JJC Skillz on his 43rd birthday party on April 4 amid the coronavirus lockdown. The movie star recently revealed that she appreciates everyone for their honest feedback after the news broke. According to her, she is deeply sorry and she hopes her apology will prove to everyone that she really wants Nigerians to be safe out there. She also thanked everyone for their concern, well wishes and phone calls. Her words, “Dear Friends, I really have to do this!! I hear you all and…
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Kwara Chapter, has come out to beg Christians to continue praying fervently to God against the Coronavirus pandemic ravaging the world. Mr Shina Ibiyemi, the CAN spokesman in the state, revealed this as he spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Ilorin. According to him, their members have been meeting to pray for Nigeria after the directives of the state government on partial lockdown aimed at curtailing the spread of coronavirus. He added that CAN has also been offering various palliatives to members to reduce the effect of the stay-at-home…
Bayern Munich made a wise decision by appointing Hansi Flick on a permanent basis, Jupp Heynckes has said. Jupp believes Hansi is the ideal coach because he he has a lot of experience in various positions in football. According to him, the fact that Flicks guarantees professional competence, leadership, seriousness, solidity and an excellent public demeanour makes him perfect to for the job. He added that he wishes Flick and Bayern the greatest success in future competitions. His words, “Bayern made a wise decision by signing Hansi Flick as head coach,” “For me, he is the ideal coach because he…
Popular singer, Davido has come out to share his reaction to the donations that have been made to the Nigerian government to combat coronavirus in the country. The singer believes the citizens must ensure their leaders put the funds into good use. He also appreciated the people that have contributed to the eradication of the deadly virus in Nigeria. His words, “?? to everyone else that contributed !! Now let’s make sure the government puts these funds to good use !!!.” What do you think?
The Federal Government has come out to accuse vice-chancellors of public universities of being behind Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU’s opposing the implementation of Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System, IPPIS, in universities. FG believes university lecturers are mere frontrunners for the vice-chancellors who are ready to do all it takes to eradicate all plans to implement the scheme in Nigerian universities. According to FG, via a top management staff of the Federal Ministry of Education, they will, however, forge ahead with the implementation of the scheme in the universities no matter the opposition by the university lecturers, because…
Leicester City midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi has come out to say that Chelsea midfielder, N’Golo Kante is a machine but their similarities are not so much Ndidi revealed that he has always seen myself as Ndidi and he wants things to remain that way without comparisons with other players. According to Ndidi, Kante might be a brilliant player but he has always worked with the thought on being himself on the pitch and in his position. He added that all players have their own quality and he will continue to be himself wherever he is and anywhere he plays. His words,…
Popular rapper, Drake just flaunted his luxury house amid the coronavirus lockdown. He recently dazzled his social media followers by flaunting his $6.7 million (N2,458,900,000) in his music video for his song, “Toosie Slide.” The size of his house and the bells and whistles in it definitely shocked many. He will not be the first to pull this stunt as several other celebs have been flaunting their homes during the coronavirus pandemic.
The Managing Director (MD) of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Ms. Kristalina Georgieva has come out to say that COVID-19 has created an economic crisis worse than what the world economy experienced under the global financial crisis in 2008. She revealed this during a press conference, jointly addressed with the Director-General (D-G) of the World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros Ghebreyesus, in Washington D.C. According to her, in the history of the IMF, they have never witnessed the world economy come to a standstill as it has right now. She added that the main preoccupation amid this crisis is to step…
Popular US singer, Pink has come out to reveal that she has tested positive for Coronavirus. She revealed this in a recent Instagram post. According to her, she showed symptoms of the disease with her 3-year-old son, Jameson, and has now tested positive after a test was carried out on them 2 weeks ago. She, however, added that she has recovered from the virus. Her words, “Two weeks ago my three-year-old son, Jameson, and I were showing symptoms of COVID-19. Fortunately, our primary care physician had access to tests and I tested positive. My family was already sheltering at home…
Liverpool legend, Jamie Carragher has warned Tottenham striker, Harry Kane, that his big-money transfer might be now or never. Jamie believes that with the forward turning 27 in July, time is no longer on his side to postpone his exit from Spurs. According to him, as soon as players hit 28, it makes a big difference psychologically to buying clubs since they all start seeing him a player who is close to 30 and near retirement. He added that the Englishman has reached the crossroads of his career at the worst time possible. His words, “Other than the Manchester clubs,…
Popular Buhari critic, Engr. Buba Galadima has come out to beg the Federal Government that until the appropriate steps are taken to battle coronavirus, a calf will turn into a big cow. Buba believes he has rarely spoken about the virus because anyone who advises the government would be wasting his time if he is not one of those who worships the people in power. According to him, the people in government should remember that coronavirus is not a respecter of personality and it is capable of troubling anyone in the society if the preventive steps are not taken. He…
Popular singer, JJC Skillz is celebrating his 43rd birthday today. To celebrate the entertainer, Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele Bello, his wife, has jumped on Instagram to write good things about him. According to her, God will grant him longer life and good health because he has been a sweetheart. She added that their home is always peaceful and she wants God to keep blessing their union. His words, “Happy birthday my darling husband. The Lord will Grant you longer life and good health. Thank you for being a sweetheart! Our home will always be peaceful and the Lord will continue to bless…
Manchester United midfielder, Andreas Pereira has promised to give everything for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at the club. Pereira revealed that he is very determined to stay at the club and win lots of trophies for his manager and the fans. According to him, he is happy to be at a club that is ever willing to give youth a chance which is why he wants to repay the faith of his coach. He added that despite the criticisms he has faced this season, he will definitely keep his head down and continue working hard. His words, “Even when I came…
The Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria (MDCAN), University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH) chapter has come out to advise the Federal Government against inviting medical experts from China to help in fighting Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The Chairman of the association, Dr Muhammed Adeboye revealed this recently in Ilorin. According to him, Nigeria has no alarming cases compared to other countries, so no external help is necessary at this point. He added that the fact that people are not dying aggressively and the number of cases is not increasing astronomically proves Nigeria is not stressed out yet amid the…