Buhari’s Aide, Bashir Makes U-turn After Promising To Influence Court Judgment

The Personal Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on New Media, Bashir Ahmed has apologized for promising to influence the judgment which sentenced Yinusa Dahiru to 26 years imprisonment for rape.
Recall that a Federal High Court, in Yenagoa on Thursday, sentenced the abductor of Eseoghene Rita Oruru, to 26 years in prison.

The culprit had abducted the teenager in 2015, converted her to Islam and impregnated her.

However, a Nigerian who claimed the case was manipulated, had called on Bashir to help upturn the judgment.

He wrote,

“Please Bashir do something about Yunusa Yellow for Allah’s sake, he is wrongly accused and sentenced, the whole matter is manipulated, we need to appeal for him.”

Bashir, who responded in Hausa language said “My brother, I do not have the power to do anything against the judgment of the court, but I will try to contact those whom I think are capable.”

However, after backlash from Nigerians on social media, the presidential aide claimed that he had no knowledge of the case.

He said,

“I commented on the Yunusa Yellow saga earlier, without knowing and understanding the details of the case.

“Eloping or rather, kidnapping a minor and forcing her to marry you shouldn’t be taken lightly. A condemnable act.”

Lady Confronts Man Collecting Used Sanitary Pads From Dustbin In Abuja

A yet-to-be identified man was recently nabbed picking out used sanitary pads from a dustbin in an Abuja estate.

The man who was confronted by the lady who disposed the used item in the dustbin alongside a male resident of the estate, claimed innocence when questioned.

Lady confronts man collecting used sanitary pads from dustbin (Video)

He even swore on his life that he didn’t collect the pads for evil motives, yet he couldn’t give a concrete reason for picking up the pads.

He was however accused of specifically searching for the used sanitary pad by the lady who said that she carefully placed the used items in a “nylon”, before disposing it

Video P Guys, 👇

You Can’t Remove Heads Of Government Agencies – Boss Mustapha Warns Ministers

A new procedure for the removal of heads of public agencies in the country has been issued by the secretary to the government of the federation (SGF) Boss Mustapha.

In the circular issued on Tuesday May 19 after the Minister of Power Sale Mamman, announced the removal of Usman Mohammed as managing director of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Ministers were told that they can’t unilaterally remove CEOs of agencies.

Ministers were further directed to refer erring heads of agencies to the governing board for necessary disciplinary action.

The Cable reported that they were also told that President Buhari has approved a new disciplinary procedure for Chief Executive Officers of government parastatals, agencies and departments in accordance with the Public Service Rules (PSR).

The circular read;

“Accordingly, Mr. President has approved the following streamlined procedure for the discipline of Chief Executive Officers of government parastatals, agencies and departments in accordance with the Public Service Rules (PSR).

“When an act bordering on serious misconduct against a Chief Executive Officer is reported, it shall be the duty of the supervising minister through the permanent secretary to refer the matter to the governing board for necessary action in line with the relevant provisions of the Establishment Act and the principles guiding Chapters 3 and 16 of the Public Service Rules;

“The board shall in line with due process, issue him/her a query requesting an explanation with respect to the specific act(s) complained about; the board shall forward its findings and recommendations to the minister for further consideration and necessary action;

“The minister, after due consideration of the submission from the board, shall on the advice of the permanent secretary, forward the ministry’s position along with the recommendations of the Board and the explanation of the Chief Executive Officer to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) for processing to Mr. President, for a decision.

“Upon receipt of the submission from the minister, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) shall without delay cause an independent investigation and advise Mr. President on the appropriate course of action.

He added that it is the responsibility of the SGF to advise the president on the next course of action based on the outcome of the final investigation.

“This procedure shall serve as a mandatory guide and all ministers of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and any other public officer in a similar supervisory position, are enjoined to strictly abide by its content.

“For emphasis, on no account shall a Minister of the Federal Republic unilaterally or arbitrarily remove a serving Chief Executive Officer, without recourse to the procedure contained in this Circular.”

No Religious Gatherings In Nigeria – IG Of Police, Mohammed Adamu Warns

The Inspector General of Police (I-G), Mohammed Adamu,
has warned that religious gatherings will not be tolerated. He also assured citizens of adequate security during and after the 2020 Eid-el-Fitri celebration. Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), DCP Frank Mba, said this in a statement on Friday. Adamu congratulated the Muslim faithful and all Nigerians. Mba noted that a “proactive and robust anti-crime measures, including the deployments of tactical and intelligence assets of the Force” were already in place. He expressed confidence that with collective perseverance and voluntary compliance to preventive regulations, Nigeria would overcome coronavirus. The I-G restated that “the COVID-19 prevention regulation orders, the inter state movement restriction, national curfew and the prohibition of religious gatherings were still in force”. The Police boss urged citizens to observe the Eid celebrations bearing in mind the unusual times occasioned by the outbreak.

Bobrisky goes naked to show off his "baddest shape" as he reveals plans to have butt enlargement surgery

Bobrisky released a naked video of himself showing off his butt while revealing plans to have ''another butt enlargement surgery.''

The cross dresser had on nothing as he lay on a spa bed.

At a point in the video, he began twerking and referred to his figure as "baddest shape".

Watch the video below.

Buhari signs executive order implementing financial autonomy for state legislature and judiciary

Buhari signs an executive order implementing financial autonomy for state legislature and judiciary President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday, May 22, signed an executive order implementing financial autonomy for state legislature and judiciary into law. The Nigerian leader made the announcement in series of tweets shared on Friday. It read; "Based on the power vested in me under Section 5 of the 1999 constitution (as amended), I, today, signed into law Executive Order 10 of 2020 for the implementation of financial autonomy of state legislature and judiciary. "This administration will continue to do everything to strengthen the principles and practice of democracy and democratic governance in Nigeria." Buhari signs an executive order implementing financial autonomy for state legislature and judiciary

They keep abortion centers open but places of worship closed' Trump says as he orders governors to allow places of worship to reopen immediately

US President Donald Trump has announced that he has ordered governors to open up places of worship opining that is wrong for some state governors to designate 'liquor stores and abortion clinics' as 'essential services' but keep places of worship like churches, mosques and synagogues closed.

Amid the Coronavirus pandemic hat has killed over 95,000 people in the US, Trump on Friday said he is designating all places of worship – including churches, synagogues and mosques – "essential," saying he wants them to "open right now."

Reacting to the move by state governors of keeping "liquor stores and abortion centres" open during during the lockdown while keeping places of worship shuttered, Trump said in the White House briefing room.

It's not right. I'm calling houses of worship essential."

"If there's any question, they're going to have to call me, but they're not going to be successful in that call," Trump said of state leaders.

"The governors need to do the right thing and allow these very important essential places of faith to open right now, for this weekend," 

"If they don't do it, I will override the governors." 

"It's not right," ''This move is aimed at correcting this injustice."

"If there's any question, they're going to have to call me, But they are not going to be successful in that call."

"In America, we need more prayer, Not less." Mr Trump said before leaving the briefing room.

Trump appeared in the briefing room to read a short statement announcing he has approved guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to help state and local leaders safely allow worship facilities to open back up.

Earlier on Friday Trump spoke more on the subject.

"We want our churches and our places of faith and worship, we want them to open," he said. "But they're going to be opening up very soon. We want our churches open, we want our places of faith, synagogues, we want them open, and that's going to start happening."

"I consider them essential, and that's one of the things we're saying. We're going to make that essential," Mr Trump said. "You know, they have places [deemed] essential that aren't essential. And they open, and yet the churches aren't allowed to open, and the synagogues. And again, places of faith, mosques, places of faith."

A large chunk of Mr Trump's political base is very religious. In the 2016 election, Trump notably took 75 per cent of the white evangelical vote and has invited pastors and preachers during his tenure to lead prayer sessions at the White House.

Former BBNaija housemates, Mercy Eke and Venita Akpofure shade Tacha after she came to Khafi's defence (video)

Big Brother Naija fans have been speculating about a reunion of the season 4 housemates and there has been so much tension and drama behind the scenes even though the said reunion hasn't aired yet. 

For starters, Mercy and Tacha's fans have been savagely going at each other on Twitter. Now, the BBNaija Pepper Dem favorites are also throwing shades at each other on Instagram.

It began with Tacha releasing a video to defend her friend and former housemate, Khafi. She addressed the people who call Khafi names such as "gossip" and "two-faced", and questioned if they are saints.

She didn't mention any names but it appears Mercy and Venita saw it as a sub and they reacted with a video of their own.

In an Instagram video released shortly after Tacha's, Mercy and Venita are seen clearly mocking someone though they didn't mention names.

"Where was the energy? Where was the energy?" both women asked in the video as they laughed at what appeared to be an inside joke.

Fans of Mercy and Tacha took to Twitter to react to this video. Some took sides with Tacha and called out Mercy and Venta for calling Khafi a gossip, others asked why Tacha didn't maintain the same energy when Khafi made a post that they believe was directed at Mercy.

Below is a video of Tacha defending Khafi and Mercy's response.

HILARIOUS ADULT JOKES OF THE DAY

1. Why did I get divorced? Well, last week was my birthday. My wife didn't wish me a happy birthday. My parents forgot and so did my kids. I went to work and even my colleagues didn't wish me a happy birthday. As I entered my office, my secretary said, "Happy birthday, boss!" I felt so special. She asked me out for lunch. After lunch, she invited me to her apartment. We went there and she said, "Do you mind if I go into the bedroom for a minute?" "Okay," I said. She came out 5 minutes later with a birthday cake, my wife, my parents, my kids, my friends, & my colleagues all yelling, "SURPRISE!!!" while I was waiting on the sofa... naked.

2. A teacher is teaching a class and she sees that Johnny isn't paying attention, so she asks him, "If there are three ducks sitting on a fence, and you shoot one, how many are left?" Johnny says, "None." The teacher asks, "Why?" Johnny says, "Because the shot scared them all off." The teacher says, "No, two, but I like how you're thinking." Johnny asks the teacher, "If you see three women walking out of an ice cream parlor, one is licking her ice cream, one is sucking her ice cream, and one is biting her ice cream, which one is married?" The teacher says, "The one sucking her ice cream." Johnny says, "No, the one with the wedding ring, but I like how you're thinking!"

3. After picking her son up from school one day, the mother asks him what he did at school. The kid replies, "I had sex with my teacher." She gets so mad that when they get home, she orders him to go straight to his room. When the father returns home that evening, the mother angrily tells him the news of what their son had done. As the father hears the news, a huge grin spreads across his face. He walks to his son's room and asks him what happened at school, the son tells him, "I had sex with my teacher." The father tells the boy that he is so proud of him, and he is going to reward him with the bike he has been asking for. On the way to the store, the dad asks his son if he would like to ride his new bike home. His son responds, "No thanks Dad, my butt still hurts."

Pakistan plane crash: Two people pulled out alive from wreck of Airbus A320 that crashed in Karachi after 'both engines failed' (Photos)

At least two people including a bank executive have been pulled alive from the wreckage of an Airbus A320 which crashed after an 'engine failure' in Pakistan on Friday May 22, with 98 people on board.

"Thank you so much. God has been merciful,' Zafar Masood, the President of the Bank of Punjab said, according to officials who spoke to him in hospital after the crash. The other known survivor was named as Muhammad Zubair. 

The PIA's Airbus A320 carrying 98 passengers including eight crew, was attempting to land at the city's Jinnah International Airport after flying from Lahore before it crashed into a residential area of Karachi at about 14:30 local time (09:30 GMT). 

Pakistan's civil aviation authority said the plane had 91 passengers and a crew of seven. 

At least two people aboard survived, according to the country's health department, revising an earlier statement that three were alive. But the other 95 passengers and crew are believed to have died. 

Health ministry spokeswoman Meeran Yousuf told Al Jazeera by telephone that 80 people have died, with 48 bodies kept at Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre, Karachi's largest government hospital, and 32 at Civil Hospital Karachi, another major state-run hospital.

Faisal Edhi of the Edhi Welfare Trust said that around 25 to 30 residents whose houses were damaged by the plane have also been taken to the hospital, mostly with burn wounds.

The aircraft wings during the crash landing hit the houses in the residential colony before crashing down.

"At least 25 houses have been damaged in this incident,” Edhi said.

“The first priority is to rescue the people. The main hurdle is narrow streets and presence of ordinary people who gathered at the place after the crash but they have been dispersed,” the minister said.

According to BBC, the plane had attempted one landing but as it went round again lost its engines and issued a mayday call to traffic control.

The pilot reportedly said: 'We are proceeding direct, sir - we have lost engine'.

'Confirm your attempt on belly,' the air traffic controller said, offering a runway.

'Sir, mayday, mayday, mayday, mayday Pakistan 8303,' the pilot said before the transmission ended

A picture shared by plane enthusiasts shows that the aircraft suffered an apparent engine failure shortly before the crash. They claimed the Black scorch marks can be seen beneath each engine and the landing gear is still up. 

Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) sources said the captain had reported a technical fault before the plane vanished from the radar.  

245 new cases of COVID-19 recorded in Nigeria

245  new cases of COVID-19 were recorded in Nigeria on Friday, May 22, 2020. 

According to the Nigeria Center for Disease Control NCDC, 131 cases were recorded in Lagos, 16 in Jigawa, 13 in Ogun, 12 in Borno, 9 in Kaduna, 9 in Oyo, 9 in Rivers, 9 in Ebonyi, 8 in Kano, 7 in Kwara, 5 in Katsina, 3 in Akwa Ibom, 3 in Sokoto, 2 in Bauchi, 2 in Yobe, 1 in Anambra, 1 in Gombe, 1 in Niger, 1 in Ondo, 1-Plateau, 1-FCT, 1 in Bayelsa State.

In total, Nigeria has recorded 7261 cases of COVID-19. 2007 patients have been discharged from various Isolation centers across the country, while 221 deaths have been recorded. 

#StayHome&StaySafe – Cold Stone and Pinkberry Treats Now Comes with Essential Items!

#StayHome&StaySafe ? Cold Stone and Pinkberry Treats Now Comes with Essential Items! You know that ‘yes’ feeling that comes with achieving two things at the same time right? Well life is easier when we maxmise opportunities around us and in this case, having some essential items delivered to you alongside an order of your favorite Cold Stone or Pinkberry treat! With Covid-19 still very much in the air, the guys from Cold Stone Creamery and Pinkberry Gourmet Frozen Yoghurt have just launched a unique service offering called ‘Special Care Packs’ – not only will you save unnecessary trips to the supermarket with this offering, you get to stay safe at home and also enjoy your favorite treats all at discounted rates – We truly love to see this! #StayHome&StaySafe ? Cold Stone and Pinkberry Treats Now Comes with Essential Items! The Special care packs helps you satisfy your craving, while also giving you access to essential items such as hand sanitizers, cooking oil, noodles, vitamin C, rice – the list is long. For N1400, you can enjoy a cup of creamy ice cream, alongside some of these essential items and all you have to do is choose the combo that works for you. N2000, will get you up to 3 mi-di to-go cups of your favorite yoghurt flavor and the essential item you so much require. All of this you can do from the safety of your homes. More Interesting about this new deal is that Cold Stone and Pinkberry yogurt have made the care packages available for delivery. With just a few clicks on Jumia food, you will get your favorite ice cream, yogurt, and essential items delivered at your doorstep. We know your satisfaction and safety is priority, so relax and enjoy the offerings. If you are like us, log on to Jumia food already to select your preferred combo deal. It is a win-win situation with the special care packs. Whether you are in the mood for a frozen yogurt delight or cup a creamy ice cream there is a combo deal, with an essential item waiting for you while we pull through these difficult times with a global pandemic. To never miss out on all amazing offers that run throughout the month, follow @Coldstonecreamery_Nigeria and @pinkberryNigeria on Instagram. #StayHome&StaySafe

I killed my brother because he was father’s favourite - Murder suspect

The Inspector-General of Police Special Intelligence Response Team (IRT) headed by a Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Abba Kyari,
 have arrested 20-year-old Ibrahim Abdullahi and 22-year-old Hassan Amadu over the murder of Kadade Abdullahi at Amana Maikasuwa Village in Kaduna State. The 20-year-old cattle rustler and alleged kidnapper was nabbed after operatives of IRT attached to Operation Puff Adder, Kateri Annex, arrested a member of the 5-man gang that killed Kadede. Upon being arrested and quizzed by the police, Ibrahim admitted belonging to a gang that specialised in robbery, kidnapping and cattle rustling. He also confessed to masterminding the robbery and killing of his elder brother because he is his father's favorite. Ibrahim said; “My father is married to four wives and has many children. I don’t know what is special about Kadade that our father wouldn’t ever take care of his other children without rubbing it on our faces that Kadade was special. “I was sent to Arabic school in Kaduna, while only Kadade attended primary and secondary schools. My father said it was not necessary for other of his children to go to school because he wanted every one of us to become farmers. And yet, he was always the first person to insult and call us illiterates, saying we couldn’t speak the English Language. “How can I speak the English Language when my father did not send me to school? I only learned how to cultivate corn and rear cows. I had to get married to convince him that I was old enough to handle responsibilities. “As soon as I got married, my father gave me only 20 cows and two plots of land. The reason I carried out the killing of my blood brother with the help of my gang members was that our father trusted my late brother much more than he trusts me. It is also because of the sum of N1, 700,000, which our father realised from selling his cattle. The money was kept with my brother. "My brother sold some cows and made N1.7million and was making noise about it. My father was also very happy about it and asked him to keep the entire money. . "We expected him to share the money. That day I was so broke and asked my father for money. He started insulting me and asked me to learn to be responsible like Kadade. "I was so bitter and I immediately called a member of our gang, Haruna, and told him about the money in my house. I asked them to come and also make sure that they kill my brother. "Although I now regret my action I thought that his death would make my father allow me to control some of his businesses. My father was devastated but I consoled him that it was Allah’s wish. "In the morning, I went to the bush to meet them and they told me that it was only N300,000 that they found with my brother. I collected N100,000 as my share since I was the one who brought the job.“

Why Olamide Is A Perfect Brand Ambassador For itel

The ongoing disclosing of Olamide as itel Mobile's image diplomat in Nigeria has opened up another part for brand supporters and darlings. In five words, it is a decent move and here's the reason. His declaration is the main pointer. Participants at the virtual divulging function held to formally invite him to the itel family hailed his determination. The remarks area gurgled and hummed with energy and approval for itel and Olamide. The brand could have agreed to any other individual – another blasting hip bounce and road music act, yet Olamide has a mass market claim and feel that clients of the itel brand can relate with. Man is simply excessively "lit". He is an extraordinary counterpart for the itel Mobile brand, and they share such a great amount for all intents and purpose, that their meeting up is an easy decision. The similitudes (advance, advertise acknowledgment, and the sky is the limit from there) have motivated an assembled group. For the avenues and for the mass markets that drive their conveyances and presence. 
For the cell phone for everybody and the solid and moderate items. The adaptability bundle. Olamide is acquiring flexibility to the relationship truckloads. He is honored with an astounding ability base that guides interconnection and shared advantages for the two brands. This is helped by the way that he communicates in a language itel's locale of brand darlings and fans can relate with. The voice of the roads is certainly going to get stronger.
 Why Olamide Is A Perfect Brand Ambassador For itel One more madt string. Olamide's carriage and advance associates the taking an interest marks on an astonishing plane. These credits are anything but difficult to spot in his art and this by itself will help in upgrading the association between itel Mobile and her clients. It doesn't beat this. This association deals with each intrigue - brand and clients. It looks great not simply on paper and it won't be long until everybody gets the opportunity to see the incredible move itel Mobile made with picking Olamide as the face and voice of the brand.

ADULT JOKE OF THE DAY

A teacher is teaching a class and she sees that Johnny isn't paying attention, so she asks him, "If there are three ducks sitting on a fence, and you shoot one, how many are left?" Johnny says, "None." The teacher asks, "Why?" Johnny says, "Because the shot scared them all off." The teacher says, "No, two, but I like how you're thinking." Johnny asks the teacher, "If you see three women walking out of an ice cream parlor, one is licking her ice cream, one is sucking her ice cream, and one is biting her ice cream, which one is married?" The teacher says, "The one sucking her ice cream." Johnny says, "No, the one with the wedding ring, but I like how you're thinking!"

funny grandma

Despite popular belief, your sense of humor doesn’t dull with age. For some of us it actually gets sharper! In this delightful video, a pair of senior citizens have fun with another driver on a country road. Don’t take it too seriously though, the whole thing was scripted and filmed with professional drivers on a closed course. This is just a bit of fun that reminds us all you’re never too old to have a sense of humor! Featured image and facebook image credited to​ Josiah King via YouTube

Hypertension, diabetes, tuberculosis, others account for 70% COVID -19 deaths - Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire

Dr Osagie Ehanire has said that 70 percent of Nigerians that have died from the novel Coronavirus in the country are persons with hypertension, diabetes, kidney disease, HIV, cancer, and tuberculosis.
He stated this during the briefing of the Presidential Task Force on COVID -19 on Thursday, May 21.
According to the Minister, analysis of the number of deaths so far recorded as a result of the virus showed that 70 percent were males while the remaining 30 percent were females.

“The core morbidity of the fatalities we have had to COVID -19, 70% of them have hypertension, or diabetes, and the rest were kidney disease, HIV, cancer, tuberculosis, and other sundry challenges. A finding from the analysis of the death patterns shows 70% to 30% for male and female around that ratio and about 70% fatalities were persons who are 60 years old while a majority of positives were between the ages of 29 and 49; those are the most active ages in life.

A curious finding from the analysis of the deaths shows that nearly half of them died at home. Of those who died at home, about 50% did not show any symptoms. This underscores my earlier emphasis on the need for those who test positive to report for treatment.

I would also advise those who have taken the test and are awaiting results to heed the advisory to self-isolate from friends, wear face masks and observe hand and respiratory hygiene until your result is out so that your community and those around you will not necessarily be exposed.” he said

Kogi Resident Doctors Agitated Over Non-testing Of Suspected COVID-19 Cases

Resident doctors in Kogi State are worried by the lack of testing in the state.
This was disclosed by Chairman of the Nigeria Medical Association in the state, Kabir Zubair.

He made the revelation in reaction to the report by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control that Kogi had sent in only one sample since COVID-19 found its way into Nigeria. Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello

He added that doctors had been receiving suspected patients and have been unable to conduct laboratory tests on them.

He said,

“Although no confirmed case has been reported in Kogi State till date, a number of suspected cases have been attended to at FMC Lokoja and members of ARD are among the first to attend to these patients and as such, they might be exposed to the highly contagious COVID-19.

“The NMA is aware that they have become agitated and apprehensive in the last few months due to the community spread of COVID-19 in Nigeria.

“As a clinician, standard practice demands that the moment you have a clinical suspicion of infectious diseases, the ideal thing is to carry out laboratory confirmation.

“COVID-19 is a highly infectious disease responsible for the ongoing global pandemic. In Nigeria, new cases are reported daily and community spread is accelerating. This is the reason why members of ARD are agitated as testing for COVID-19 has remained a challenge in the state.”

SHOCKING!! Benue Covid-19 Index Case Survivor, Susan Idoko Okpe Narrated Her Experience In The Isolation Centre

A 58-year-old Nigerian-British, Susan Idoko-Okpe, who was isolated for 58 days as the index case of coronavirus in Benue State, has narrated her conversation with the Chief Medical Officer of her isolation centre before her release on Wednesday.
Idoko-Okpe, who arrived in Nigeria from the United Kingdom on March 22, had protested that a positive COVID-19 test result, which led to her being taken to the Benue State Isolation Centre in Makurdi on March 27 and subsequently to the National Hospital in Abuja, did not belong to her.

The woman, who spoke in a telephone conversation with a UK-based Nigerian vlogger, Olajumoke Ariyo, stated that she had been accommodated at her friend’s home in an undisclosed location.

In the recorded video in circulation, Okpe revealed that the last test given to her showed that she was still positive for coronavirus.

She, however, said the health officials asked her to go, having met with the requirement of the World Health Organisation.

She promised to reveal more about her ordeal in her “medical detention.”

In the video, Okpe said,

“Hello family and friends, as you can see I’m on my way out of the hospital. I have just been given the test that I am still positive but I can go that I have met the WHO requirement.

“I just did this live video to say I am walking out of my detention and forceful incarceration.

“That is what is happening right now. Thank you all for your support.

“For security reason, I won’t give details of where I am going right now, but I am out of here. So thank you all my fans and supporters. I am packing my bags and baggage to be on the safe side.

“I will be live tomorrow to tell you further on what has happened to me. Right now, I am out of my detention centre.”

She added,

“They (nurses) said I was still positive. I said, ‘Okay, give it (the result) to me.’ I wanted to leave, so I called the CMD. I put the CMD on the line with the nurses. The CMD said, ‘Yes, you have satisfied the WHO (guidelines). You have never been a prisoner. You are free to go home.’

“I said, ‘Thank you very much sir.’ He said, ‘Even though you are sick, you were asymptotic.’ I said, ‘Sir, point of correction, I don’t have any symptoms.’ He said, ‘Yes, I’m just using medical terms.’ I asked, ‘Can I go?’

“I put him on speaker and said, ‘Sir, by the way, you are on speaker.’ The nurses there were listening. So, I packed my things, my friend came and I left in her car. I’m in her house right now.”

Idoko-Okpe, however, refused to disclose her location to anyone, saying she was happy to be alive.

Nigerian transgender Miss Sahhara shows off her butt in new photo

Nigerian transgender beauty queen, Miss Sahhara gave her followers on Instagram a full view of her derriere in a new photo she shared.

"Snack is served! For lovers and Haters. Enjoy" she captioned the photo.

 

See full photo below.

Banker Commits Suicide In Lagos, Leaves Note For His Girlfriend And Dad

A young man identified as Kelvin Rhima has committed suicide at Modinatu Street in Ogba area of Lagos State.
The lifeless body of Kevin who works with a new generation bank was found dangling from a ceiling fan in his mini apartment by neighbours at about 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday.

It was gathered that neighbours became worried on Tuesday evening when they noticed that Kevin hasn’t been outside since morning. Unfortunately, when they looked through the window, they found his body hanging on the ceiling fan.

Immediately after the discovery, they invited policemen to break into the apartment.

According to a neighbor, Barry Olarenwaju,

“Kelvin was a calm person so we didn’t notice on time. When we didn’t see him outside on Tuesday morning, we felt that was his lifestyle, that he was sleeping inside, but when it was an evening we got worried because there was no padlock at his entrance to indicate that he had gone out.

“When we tried to open the door, it was locked from inside that was when we began to bang on the door. By the time we went to the window, we saw him dangling and his tongue sticking out. From the look of things it was obvious that it was on Monday he died because the body had begun to bloat”.

It was gathered that policemen from Pen-cinema who came to the compound to access the scene saw the suicide note that he wrote and addressed to his father and girlfriend.

Ireland Turns Down Thousands Of Visa Applications From Nigeria

Almost 16,000 people were refused visas to travel to Ireland last year, with almost half of all the applications received from citizens of Nigeria and Yemen declined.
New figures from the Department of Justice show that 153,197 people applied for a visa to come to Ireland in 2019, with 89.6% of those granted.

However, refusal rates vary enormously according to the country of origin, with people from some countries almost certain to be given a visa and other nationalities facing an uphill struggle.

The Department of Justice said the visa process has a crucial role in supporting economic activity in the State, but has to be balanced against maintaining “an effective immigration regime”.

Around 14% of the applications related to business, while 7.5% were planning to attend a conference or similar event.

Just under 5% were taking up a role in employment or as a researcher while 47% — 72,364 people — were just coming for a visit.

The figures show particular difficulties for citizens of some African countries in being allowed to come here.

Last year, there were 7,597 visa applications from Nigeria but just 4,126 of those — or 54.3% — were granted.

A spokesman for the Department of Justice said the visa process was key in supporting tourism, promoting Ireland as a destination for international education, facilitating those coming for business or work, and allowing family members to visit.

He said:

“As with all visa services worldwide, the central concern in deciding on visa applications is to strike an appropriate balance between protecting the country’s vital national interests by maintaining an effective immigration regime while at the same time not placing unnecessary or unreasonable obstacles in the way of intending visitors.”

Ogun state hotelier, Jimoh Bello, who went missing on Monday, found dead inside his car trunk (graphic photos)

A popular hotelier in Ogun State, Alhaji Jimoh Bello, who went missing on Monday night May 18, was found dead inside his car trunk along Owode-Idi-Iroko Road in the state today May 21.

 

Late Bello who owns Uncle J. Bee Hotel located at 168, Lagos-Idiroko Road, Owode, Yewa South Local Government area of Ogun State, left his home at Owode around 8:30pm on May 18 for Idi-Iroko but never got to his destination. His family members declared him missing after waiting for 48 hours.

After an intense search, he was found naked inside the trunk of his saloon car today May 21. It is believed that he was ambushed on his way by assailants who stripped and killed him, then locked his body inside his car.

Road users who noticed a stench from a car that was stationed by the roadside, alerted the police who opened the vehicle and found the man’s dead body in the trunk.

The state Commissioner for Police, Kenneth Ebrimson, who confirmed the incident, said an investigation has commenced.

“He was reported missing on Wednesday. Today, we received a call about a vehicle parked on the road with blood. Policemen went to the scene, opened the trunk and discovered his body.

At this moment, we do not know how he was killed or those who did it. We do not know if the blood was as a result of body injuries.

“The body was already in a bad shape when it was discovered. We have commenced investigation.'' he said

Lagos Running Out Of Bed Spaces, FG Raises Alarm

The Federal Government said yesterday it was considering issuing a new set of guidelines with regards to COVID-19 case management in the country, saying Lagos State, Nigeria’s epicentre of the pandemic, has currently ran out of isolation and treatment spaces.
Government also expressed concerns over the growing purchases of Hydroxychloroquine by Nigerians, warning against self-medication in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

While it again warned states against relaxing the containment protocols, the Federal Government apologised to essential workers, particularly journalists and medical professionals, who have had to bear the brunt of police brutality during the enforcement of COVID-19 curfew.

These were disclosed yesterday in Abuja during the daily briefing of the Presidential Task Force, PTF on COVID-19.

Director General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control NCDC, Dr Chikwe Iheakwazu, said with the new cases in Lagos, the state has ran out of spaces, adding that government was considering a new case management strategy.

He said as opposed to its initial protocol of patients having to test negative twice before they were discharged, such persons would now be discharged after testing negative to one test. Iheakwazu said:

“The only reason we are isolating asymptomatic patients is to prevent them from transmitting to others.

In many countries in the world, when this outbreak just broke out, they carried out a very similar policy.

They treated all the severe cases in hospital and isolated every person infected in the temporary isolation centres, some of which you saw being built in 10 days or two weeks.

339 new cases of COVID-19 recorded in Nigeria - 139 in Lagos alone

339 new cases of COVID-19 were recorded in Nigeria on Thursday, May 21, 2020. 

 

According to the Nigeria Center for Disease Control NCDC, 139 cases were recorded in Lagos, 28 in Kano, 28 in Oyo, 25 in Edo, 22 in Katsina, 18 in Kaduna, 14 in Jigawa, 13 in Yobe, 13 in Plateau, 11 in FCT, 8 in Gombe, 5 in Ogun, 4 in Bauchi, 4 in Nasarawa, 3 in Delta, 2 in Ondo, 1 in Rivers, and 1 in Adamawa State.

In total, Nigeria has recorded 7016 cases of COVID-19. 1907 patients have been discharged from various Isolation centers across the country, while 211 deaths have been recorded. 

Four more COVID19 patients discharged in Edo state, one death recorded

Four more COVID-19 patients have been discharged in Edo state.

This was disclosed by the state governor, Godwin Obaseki, on his Twitter handle this morning. He also said that one more COVID-19 death has been recorded in the state.

''We have discharged 4 more patients from #COVID19 isolation centres in the state, bringing the total number of those discharged to 39. However, the total number of deaths have risen to 6. Our frontline workers, as always, remain key to our successes. Stay safe. Stay at home.'' he tweeted

Imo assembly passes law which stops former governors and speakers from receiving pension and other entitlements

Imo state House of assembly on Thursday May 21, repealed the 2007 pension act which effectively stripped ex- governors, their deputies and ex- speakers of their pensions and other entitlements. 

Some lawmakers who spoke in support of the executive bill titled “A bill for a law to repeal the Imo State governors and Speakers Pension and privileges law No 5 of 2007 (as amended)”, agreed that it was necessary to do away with pensions of ex-governors and speakers, to make funds available for other developmental projects in the state. 

The speaker of the house of assembly Chiji Collins who also shared his view about the bill, said that though they are the first victims of the law, the sacrifice is necessary for the development of the state. 

The Sun reported that that the bill was promptly passed into law after the lawmakers debated on it, and now awaits the consent of the governor.

Messi Is Everyone’s Dream But He Wont Leave Barcelona – Moratti

Former Inter president Massimo Moratti said Lionel Messi will not leave Barcelona, while he also discussed the future of Nerazzurri star Lautaro Martinez.
Messi has been linked to Inter since Moratti said the record six-time Ballon d’Or winner joining the Serie A club was not a “forbidden dream”.

Barca superstar Messi is contracted to the La Liga champions until 2021 but his future is far from certain at Camp Nou, where he has clashed with board members this season as the club has faced several turbulent moments inside the boardroom.

Messi has flourished again this season despite the off-the-field unrest, firing 24 goals in 31 matches for the Catalan side.

With Messi leading the way, Barca currently sit atop La Liga, maintaining a lead over rivals Real Madrid atop the table with the Spanish league suspended due to the coronavirus.

And, while Messi’s future is always a talking point, Moratti expects him to remain with Barca for the foreseeable future.

“Messi is everyone’s dream, but he won’t move from Barcelona. He’s still the best player there is,” Moratti told Gr Parlamento.

‘Man Utd Must Sign Sancho & Give Him No.7’ – Ferdinand Says

Manchester United should be snapping up Jadon Sancho and handing him their No.7 shirt, says Rio Ferdinand, with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer also urged to move for Kalidou Koulibaly and Saul Niguez.
Movement is expected at Old Trafford in the next transfer window, with the Red Devils boasting money to spend.

Various top targets have been mooted, with added creativity considered to figure prominently on United’s wish list.

Former United defender Ferdinand told Radio 5 Live’s 606 Savage Social podcast when asked who he would be looking to bring in:

“Sancho, Koulibaly and Saul Niguez.

“I think Harry Kane’s been linked but if I’m pushing for an attacking player I’d still go for Sancho, he gives you that little bit of imagination and I think he gives you that little bit of spice that they haven’t got at the moment.”

Ferdinand added:

“Yes, I would [give Sancho No 7], he’s that type of character.

“He’s got an arrogance about him, it’s what you want on a football pitch, they’d embrace that.

“So yes, I’d give it to him and put that pressure right on his shoulders!”

Hazard Admits He Needs More Time To Recover From Ankle Surgery

Eden Hazard has been back in training with his Real Madrid team-mates, but he admits he needs more work before he will be ready to return to match action.
The Belgium international underwent ankle surgery in early March after fracturing his right fibula in a La Liga defeat to Levante.

Hazard travelled to the USA for his surgery, as the ankle injury was similar to the sort of injuries often suffered by NBA players, and it was reported doctors there had more experience of administering such treatment.

La Liga teams have returned to training in groups of 10 this week, with league president Javier Tebas targeting June 12 as the date when the season can be resumed.

“I feel very good to be back on the pitch working with my team-mates,” Hazard told Madrid’s official website after Monday’s session.

“Now we have to wait for the matches to come, but I’m very happy. After two months away I need more physical work and more ball work. I just want to be ready for the next game.

“Now the training is better, we can train the way we like to. The first week was a bit strange, but now we can train again in groups and also attacking the goal.

“We just want to be all together and try to work as a group”.

Liverpool Not Winning Premier League Title Would Be Unfair – Jurgen Klopp Speaks Out

Liverpool coach Jurgen Klopp says it would be “unfair” to deny his side the Premier League title should the rest of the season be cancelled because of the coronavirus pandemic.
The Reds hold a 25-point lead over closest rivals Manchester City and are on the cusp of a first top-flight triumph in 30 years.

The Covid-19 outbreak put their title march on pause in March, however, and there were calls for the rest of the season to be scrapped without declaring winners.

On Monday, all 20 Premier League teams agreed to step up their return to training as they hope to start playing again from June 12, though there is no guarantee it will be safe for games to go ahead by then.

And Klopp feels it would have been wrong to bring a premature end to the campaign and deprive Liverpool of the glory.

He said at a talk at the DFB Academy:

“There was talk that people wanted to declare the season null and void. So you thought: ‘Huh? We have played 76 percent of the season and you just want to delete the thing?’

“That would have been something that I personally would find unfair, to just say that it didn’t happen.

“We are first in the home table, we are first in the away table. It is a season in which we should become champions.

“Dealing with the crisis is the most important thing. But that doesn’t mean that certain things are of no importance at all just because they are less important.

“I think there are worse things in life than not becoming champions. A lot of people around us have big problems. People die, it always happens, but at the moment because of a virus that we all didn’t know and for which nobody could be prepared.

“We cannot prepare for everything, but also have to react often. That’s the biggest part of my life, reacting to things that I didn’t expect.”