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Presidency finally reveals amount contributed by Nigerians toward fight against Covid-19

Coronavirus: N697.5m now in Covid-19 accounts – Garba Shehu Presidency said N697.5m donated by 111 individuals and organisations has been moved to five Covid-19 accounts.  Garba Shehu, senior media aide to President Muhammadu Buhari, Garba Shehu, a senior aide to President Muhammadu Buhari on media and publicity, has disclosed that N697 million donated by 111 individual and organisations has been moved to five bank accounts purposely created to support fight against Covid-19 pandemic. Shehu made the disclosure in a statement on Friday, May 8, adding that the process of transferring the money was done between April 1 and 30, 2020. the amount was compiled based on records obtained from the office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (AFG), Daily Trust reports. Shehu further disclosed that the funds consisted of small payments of N5million N10million, N14million, N20million by individuals to huge deposits of N200 million by Dantata Property Development. He also said that N100 m...
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Didier Drogba, Chelsea legend, voted greatest Ligue 1 striker of last 20 years

 29 mi Didier Drogba, Chelsea legend, voted greatest Ligue 1 striker of last 20 years   Didier Drogba garnered 51% of the 40,094 votes cast on Ligue 1's official Twitter handle - The Ivorian saw off Morientes, Alexander Frei, Benzema and Pauleta to reach the finals of the contest - The 42-year-old played in the French top-flight in 2002, when he joined Guingamp from second-tier side  Le Mans Fans have voted former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba as Ligue 1's greatest forward of the last two decades, beating off stiff competition from Zlatan Ibrahimovich to the prestigious recognition. The Ivorian earned the recognition despite spending just three seasons in the French top-flight league.  The legendary striker plied his trade with Guingamp and Marseille who he joined in 2003 before he left a year later for Chelsea. During the period, he made 80 appearances for both teams, finding the back of the net 39 times. This is in complete contrast with Ibrahimovich's spectac...
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You look just like the man you are: fans blast Bobrisky.

Fans re acts as B obrisky shares make-up free Nigerian cross dresser, Bobrisky, recently caused a buzz with a photo of his - The effeminate social media celebrity, shared a photo of his makeup-free face - The post which appears to have been taken down, gathered several reactions from internet users. Popular Nigerian cross dresser, Idris Okuneye, better known as Bobrisky, has once again set tongues wagging with a recent photo of himself. The self-acclaimed male barbie, recently took to his Instagram page to share a photo of his face devoid of any makeup. However, it didn't take long before the photo was taken down by the social media star. In the photo, Bobrisky who dons a lace wig is seen flaunting his long painted nails as he flaunts his makeup-free face which appears to be devoid of his usual red lippie, eyelashes and makeup contours. Hilarious reactions trail young girl's first attempt at observing Ramadan fast Bobrisky recently shared a makeup-free photo of himself/@bobrisk...
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AGAIN, Federal government hints for a nationwide lockdown.

Add caption Again, FG warns Nigerians of possible fresh lockdown  As many Nigerians continue to flout NCDC safety precautions, the federal government has hinted that a fresh lockdown is inevitable - The government says if Nigerians continue to fail to respect and follow all the guidelines, the easing of the lockdown will be reviewed - The director-general of the NCDC, Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu, had earlier lamented that people are flouting guidelines for social distancing  The federal government on Thursday, May 7 again warned of a possible fresh lockdown of the country over the violation of the guidelines on the eased lockdown. National coordinator, Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, Dr Sani Aliyu, gave the warning in Abuja during the daily briefing of the PTF. He said if Nigerians continue to fail to respect and follow all the guidelines, the PTF might review and possibly change them. Violation of social distancing directive  “While we’ve allowed the relaxation of the lockd...
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ECOWAS Commission Denies Ordering Madagascar's COVID Organic Medication

ECOWAS Commission Denies Ordering Madagascar's COVID Organic Medication The Directorate of Communications, ECOWAS Commission, debunked the report in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. BY Eazeey tited MAY 07, 2020 The ECOWAS Commission has refuted a report that it, along with its health institution, West Africa Health Organisation, had ordered COVID Organics (CVO) medicines, a herbal remedy produced by Madagascar said to cure Coronavirus. The Directorate of Communications, ECOWAS Commission, debunked the report in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. According to the statement, the ECOWAS Commission and WAHO reiterate their commitments to delivering on the decisions made by the ECOWAS Heads of State and Government at their recent Extraordinary Summit on the fight against COVID-19.  The statement reads, “We wish to disassociate ECOWAS and its health institution, West Africa Health Organisation, from this claim and inform the general public that we have not ordered the said CVO medication...
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Just in: Liverpool Midfielder dumps England, commits future to Nigeria

Ovie Ejaria is hoping to play for the Super Eagles - The Liverpool man has reportedly shown interest in playing for Nigeria at the senior level - Ejaria won the FIFA U20 World Cup with England in 2017 It is great news for Nigeria as Liverpool midfielder Ovie Ejaria who is currently on loan to Sky Bet Championship club Reading has committed his future to the country. Complete Sports are reporting that the 22-year-old who was part of the England U-20 side that won the FIFA U-20 World Cup in 2017 will now represent Nigeria at the senior national team. Ejaria who was born in London to Nigerian parents failed to make the Golden Eaglets squad that won the 2013 FIFA U-17 World Cup in the United Arab Emirates. After rejecting Arsenal and Spurs, Super Eagles legend Enyeama reveals why he'll like to play in EPL even if it's for a day “Ovie Ejaria has committed to Nigeria, a Super Eagles team source tells me. “Paperwork is already with FIFA, and Nigerian passport needs to be renewed. A...
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JUTH sacks 25 resident doctors amid COVID-19 pandemic

Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH) has reportedly sacked 25 of its resident doctors - The development is reportedly causing panic as JUTH is being used as one of the isolation centres for coronavirus patients in Plateau state -  The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) in Jos said the sack is unconstitutional and called for immediate reversal.  Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH) in Plateau state has reportedly sacked 25 doctors working with the health institution. According to The Guardian, the retrenchment of the resident doctors is causing panic at the hospital,JUTH is one of the isolation centres for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) patients in the state. The development raised concerns about the treatment of quarantined patients.  UGC The president of the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), JUTH branch, Dr Stephen Lukden, reportedly confirmed the development in Jos on Wednesday, May 6. Covid-19:  Lukden said: “It is true; 25 r...
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