Breaking News in Nigeria Today Saturday 4th April 2020
Here are some of the Breaking News in Nigeria Today Saturday 4th April 2020 on some of the nation newspapers .
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COVID-19: Report people visiting those in isolation, says Osun Rep
A member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Bamidele Salam, representing Ede North, Ede South, Egbedore and Ejigbo Federal constituency of Osun State, has appealed to people within his constituency to report anyone sighted visiting some returnees from Cote d’Ivoire, who are supposed to be in isolation. While acknowledging the good job of the Osun State Government team on COVID- 19, which resulted in the isolation and testing of the returnees, the lawmaker said he received with concern, the reports of the positive testing to COVID-19 of some of the…
COVID-19 and Kwara’s capacity to hold its own
This is no good time for mankind — no thanks to the deadly Coronavirus, or COVID-19. The virus is giving the most powerful of nations a good run for their money, technological know-how, and oft-touted readiness to face down any threat from anywhere. As of 10:37p.m. on March 29, the virus has affected 199 countries across all the continents with at least 718,656 cases (of which 533, 847 are confirmed), and 33,891 deaths. At 9:30p.m. on Sunday, Nigeria had 111 confirmed cases with one death. What is scary about the…
I’m a prophet operating in an office of laughter – Woli Agba
The most suitable description for Woli Agba would have been a tetchy, cantankerous and tithe-loving elderly prophet. However, a peep into the life of Ayo Ajewole, the man behind the character betrays the validity of that impression. In this interview with YUSUFF ADEBAYO, he gave an insight into his come-up as a comedian, the criticism of his brand of comic evangelism and the purported rift with his brother, Alfa Sule. I could remember the film ‘Won ti Gan Pa’ back in 2002. The film unarguably propelled you to limelight…
Despitelosing money, Nigerian comediansare ‘StandingUp’ to theboredomof Coronavirus
The therapeutic nature of laughter has elevated Nigerian comics to the upper echelon of entertainers in the country. From being paid minuscular stipends to perform at lounges, make-shift comedy clubs and very few shows back in the 80s, many Nigerians blessed with ability to crack up the most snobbish of souls have painstakingly built an industry that is getting due recognition from audiences at home and beyond. Nigeria has a mental health problem. One in four of her population suffers from a certain mental illness, according to medical report. With…
RMD encourages Customs to release seized foodstuffs to poor Nigerians
Movie star, Richard Mofe-Damijo, has said that this is the right time for the Federal Government to direct the Nigerian Customs Services to release the loads of contraband food items seized to the poor citizens in the countr.y The Nollywood icon in a post shared on his Instagram handle @mofedamijo noted that this food items are needed in order to lighten the effect of the widespread virus on the masses particularly those who cannot afford them as the lockdown announced by the Federal Government persists. “Sitting here wondering if this…
Don’t be surprised if I become the governor of Rivers State – Tonto Dikeh
Nigerian actress, Tonto Dikeh, has hinted fans of her plans to join politics, noting that she might contest for the seat of the Rivers State governor in the nearest future. The actor was a guest on businessman Ubi Franklin’s Instagram Live session on Thursday where she discussed her career, business, charity works and decision to join politics in the future. While chatting with Franklin, the Nollywood movie star said fans and followers shouldn’t be surprised because politics is not completely out of the picture for her. During the interview, Dikeh…
Veteran comedian Eddie Large dies of Coronavirus
Scottish comedian, Edward Hugh McGinnis, professionally known as Eddie Large, has passed away after contracting coronavirus. The comedian was said to have contracted the virus while he was on admission in a hospital where he was being treated for heart failure. According to his son, Ryan Mc- Ginnis, who announced the veteran comedian’s death on Facebook, he passed away at the early hours of Thursday, April 2, 2020, adding that his dad, who suffered heart failure, contracted COVID-19 while he was being treated in the hospital. He said his dad…
Kunle Afolayan excites fans as he shares teaser from upcoming movie ‘Citation’
Filmmaker Kunle Afolayan has got fans and moviegoers excited after sharing a clip from his upcoming film ‘Citation.’ The movie, which marks the acting debut of Temi Otedola, billionaire Femi Otedola’s daughter, is set to hit cinemas immediately after the novel Coronavirus outbreak subsides. The fashion influencer turned actress will be showing off her skills as a polyglot in the film in which she stars alongside actor Jimmy Jean-Louis. Afolayan who directed the movie has been dropping teasers for the new film and the latest clip was a scene featuring…
It’s too big for your mouth to say you got me signed to Kennis Music, Jaywon fires Masterkraft
Nigerian music artiste, Jaywon, has debunked the claim by producer Masterkraft that the producer got him signed to Kenny Ogungbe’s Kennis Music record label. This was a reaction to a statement by Masterkraft during the second edition of ‘Battle of Hits,’ a competitive play of records between Nigerian producers on Instagram Live streaming. Masterkraft who battled YBNL’s Pheelz on Wednesday April 1, had said before playing Jaywon’s 2010 hit single, ‘Filebe’ that the song, which was produced by him for Jaywon fetched the latter a recording contract with the defunct…
I WAS MOST OUTSTANDING EAGLES sta R AT ALGIERS ’90 AS A homebased PLAYER –Elaho
Ex-international, Friday ‘Elastic’ Elaho, in a recent interview which CHARLES OGUNDIYA was part of, blamed the way the Nigeria Professional Football League is run in the country for the departure of stars every season to other countries. Excerpts… How did Westerhof discover you? I need to correct some impression here, I didn’t start with Westerhof, I started with Coach Paul Hamilton in 1986 after the Flying Eagles. I have been in the team since ’86 and was part of the Eagles when the German coach, Manfred Horner, was there…
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