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Monday, August 31, 2020

3 year old boy accidentally sets himself on fire while playing with hand sanitizer and a lighter (photos)

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A 3 year old boy, Captain Chuenbubpha from Samut Prakan, Thailand, accidentally set himself on fire while playing with alcohol hand sanitiser and a lighter, it has been revealed.Captain Chuenbubpha, became engulfed in flames at his home after the highly inflammable santizer gel was squirted on him according to reports.

The incident happened last week Wednesday August 26, when Captain and his older brother Nonoe, five, were playing as they were getting ready for school. Captain poured the gel all over his arms and hands, then splashed it onto his uniform and squirted the contents of the gel container at his brother.

His brother in retaliation, squirted it back at the young boy, then the two picked and lit up a cigarette lighter they took from their parents' bedroom drawers .Captain, who had the most alcohol gels on his shirt, was immediately engulfed in flames within a few seconds .

Their uncle, Thanwa Chuenbubpha, who rushed Captain to hospital after hearing his screams has warned other parents about the danger of the gel.

He said he did not know what to do at first after seeing his nephew burning on his neck, chest, and arms.

Thanwa said: "I ran to the kids when I heard them crying. I did whatever I could to stop the fire as soon as possible before it burns the boy more.
"Thanwa said he used his bare hands to kill the flames before tearing the uniform out of the crying boy.
He added: ''I smothered him to put out the flames. They were extinguished quickly but he still had injuries all over his body.''
Captain was later taken to the hospital in an ambulance. The child has recovered well with minor burns after staying at the hospital for one night.

Hollywood actress, Niecy Nash, 50, marries a woman 6-months after divorcing her husband of 8-years, Jay Tucker

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Niecy Nash has married her best friend, singer Jessica Betts six-months after divorcing her husband of 8-years, Jay Tucker.

The Hollywood actress and comedienne, 50, left her fans shocked on Monday August 31, as she revealed she got married to her longtime friend by sharing a lovely photo of herself in a strapless white gown while posing with her singer wife who rocked a shirt and tie with vest and slacks during the ceremony.

'Mrs. Carol Denise Betts,' the comedienne wrote in her caption, taking her wife's last name.

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The pair have been friends for a long time and Jessica even sang at Niecy's previous wedding to Jay Tucker in 2011.

Niecy's wedding to Jessica comes six-months after her divorce from her husband of 8-years, Jay Tucker. The actress was previously married to minister Don Dash, with whom she shares three children, daughters Dia and Donielle, and son Dominic.

8 cars seized as EFCC arrests 14 suspected fraudsters in Anambra

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14 suspected internet fraudsters have been arrested by operatives of Enugu State zonal office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Awka, Anambra State.
The suspects who are between the ages of 21 – 28 years were nabbed at Okpuno Awka, Agu Awka and Ngozika estate on Monday August 31.

Three Mercedes Benz 4matic, three Mercedes Benz AMG and two Lexus Rx salon cars were recovered from the suspects.

EFCC Head of Media, Dele Oyewale said in a statement;

“Interim analyses of some of the suspects’ phones indicated they were involved in some suspected internet fraud which, include online bitcoin scam, love scam and identity theft”

He added that the suspects will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.

NDDC pays 197 stranded UK scholarship students N2.28bn

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The students recently took to the streets in London to demand payment of their tuition and stipends.

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) says it has paid over 5.910 million U.S dollars (about N2.28 billion) for tuition and stipends owed stranded scholarship students in the United Kingdom.

Mr Charles Odili, NDDC Director of Corporate Affairs, said in a statement in Port Harcourt on Monday that the commission disbursed the sum to 197 scholarship beneficiaries of 2019.

He added that the commission had also begun processes for the payment of school fees owed 94 scholarship beneficiaries for 2018 batch.

"Among the 197 beneficiaries are 43 scholars for Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D), comprising 12 for 2016 and 31 for 2019.

"The beneficiaries under this category got 30,000 dollars (N11.56 million) each, amounting to 1.29 million dollars (N496.65 million).

"In the Master of Science (MSc), category, 154 beneficiaries of 2019 were paid 30,000 dollars each, amounting to 4.42 million dollars (N1.702 billion).

"In addition, the payment processes for 94 beneficiaries of 2018: 40 for Ph.D. and 54 MSc beneficiaries are ongoing," Odili stated.

Odili said the Interim Management Committee (IMC) of the NDDC commend the determination of the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Godswill Akpabio, in seeing to the payment of the students.

The NDDC spokesman blamed the delayed payment to the death of Chief Ibanga Etang, the then acting Executive Director of Finance and Administration (EDFA), of NDDC.

"Under NDDC finance protocol, only the EDFA and the Executive Director of Projects can sign for the release of funds from the commission’s domiciliary accounts with the Central Bank of Nigeria.

"The NDDC foreign scholars represent the future manpower and professionals that we are building to help transform the Niger Delta region.

"The foreign scholarship scheme started in 2010, with objective to address the dearth of qualified professionals in the oil and gas sector," he said.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that some NDDC-sponsored scholarship students recently took to the streets in the United Kingdom to demand payment of their tuition and stipends.

After the protest, President Muhammadu Buhari on August 5 directed the immediate payment of the fees owed the students.

Undergraduate convicted for internet fraud ordered to clear drainage for 3 months

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A fourth year student of the University of Ilorin has been convicted for internet fraud by the Kwara State High Court.

Akinsanya Olamide Ridwan was arraigned before the court on a one-count charge, bordering on internet fraud and other things fraud-related offences by the Ilorin zonal office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission( EFCC).

He was accused of pretending to be a white man called Alex James to defraud an unsuspecting white woman, Stewart Sonia, on a dating site called Hangout.

The EFCC discovered fraudulent messages in his email account after he was arrested in March 2020.

Ridwan pleaded guilty before the court on Monday, August 31, and was sentenced to community service and a fine of N50,000 by Justice Sikiru Oyinloye.

He was ordered to clear the drainage from Bekind Filling Station near Tipper Garage, Tanke up to the gate of the University of Ilorin for three months commencing from September 2.

Justice Oyinloye said the convict must get a notice of clearance from the Registrar of the University of Ilorin, and the Kwara State Command of the Nigerian Correctional Service.

Failure to do so would attract six months imprisonment.

Gary Neville Predicts Which Premier League Club Are Best Placed To Sign Lionel Messi

Monday, August 31, 2020 SPORT No Comments

Even though Manchester United and Chelsea would also have the resources to finance a move for the 33-year-old, Neville predicts that the player would be keen on joining up with former manager Pep Guardiola at the Etihad:

“If he were to come to the Premier League, I think it would be to work with Pep. Would I want to see it? I think I would have to say yes, because the idea of watching Messi close up, something I have done over the last 10 years, really is something to behold.”

“Would I want to stand in the way of every single young fan in this country having the opportunity to him at close hand when fans are back in stadiums, no I wouldn’t. But I just hope he doesn’t do very well for them!”

All the noises coming from Messi’s camp seem to suggest he is focused on leaving Barca but there is still a possibility this is a powerplay from the player to enforce change at his current club.

Reliable journalists, though, have said that City are putting in the work in order to engineer Messi’s move to the Premier League but it remains to be seen whether a free transfer switch is possible, considering the legal battle which could ensue.

#BBNaija: Here are the housemates nominated for eviction this week

Monday, August 31, 2020 BB NAIJA 2020 No Comments

6 housemates of the Big Brother Naija reality show have been put up for possible eviction this week.

In the nomination process which took place after the arena games, the housemates were directed to nominate two housemates for possible eviction.

After the process was concluded, Trickytee, Lucy, Nengi, Kiddwaya, Vee and Laycon were nominated.

Here is how the housemates nominated each

other;

Two teens and two adults found dead in home in ‘murder suicide’

Monday, August 31, 2020 VIRAL No Comments

Four people, two teenagers and two adults believed to be a family, have been found dead at an Ohio home in what police investigators are calling a murder suicide.

The four bodies were found at the scene in Shaker Heights, Cleaveland, OH, according to Shaker Heights Police after they were called to a welfare check at the request of a family member at about 2.20pm on Sunday, August 30th.

According to Shaker Heights police, there was no forced entry into the home, and they do not believe there are any additional suspects in the deaths.

The Medical Examiner’s Office has not released the names of those found dead according to reports..

A neighbor speaking to reporters said the family had only been at the home for one year after moving from Hudson.

She said that they were good neighbors and the teenagers were "top of the line young people".

The neighbor added that the twins, believed to be 14, would check on their cat when she and her husband would go out of town, or go on trips.

As at press time, police say they are still investigating and will reveal more details about their investigations to the media.

ABSU student returns to school after the lengthy lockdown to discover the damage rats have done to his belongings

Monday, August 31, 2020 VIRAL No Comments

An unpleasant surprise was waiting for a student of Abia State University when he returned to his room at school after being away for months due to the lengthy lockdown.

The student found that rats had destroyed his books, chargers, Xbox pads, and his food stuff. He shared photos showing the extent of damage done to his properties. He revealed that he killed 13 out of 15 rats found in his room and he shared photos of the dead rats.

Islamic teacher and one other arrested for allegedly raping a teenager (photo)

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An Islamic teacher, Ismaila Saheed, 38, and one Toliha Sabith, 20, have been arrested by men of the Ogun state police command for allegedly defiling a 15-year-old girl (names withheld).

A statement released by the spokesperson of the state police command, Abimbola Oyeyemi, said the duo were arrested over the weekend by detectives attached to Redeemed Camp Police Station after the victim reported that they raped her on August 25, at Mowe.

According to the police, the victim reported that she was first raped by Sabith at Imedu_nla in Mowe and went to report the case to her Islamic teacher who also took advantage of her under the guise of helping her remove an imaginary pregnancy gotten from the first defilement.

“She said she was raped by Sabith and she went to her Islamic and Arabic teacher to tell him about it. Having listened to her ordeal, the Arabic teacher Ismaila Saheed told her that she might have gotten pregnant as a result of the incident and he offered to help her remove the said pregnancy.

“Surprisingly, instead of removing the imaginary pregnancy, he also had carnal knowledge of her, after which he inserted a sharp object into her private part causing her a serious vaginal injury” the statement read

According to the statement, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) Bala Yakubu was said to have detailed operatives to go after the culprits who were eventually apprehended on Friday, August 28.

Oyeyemi added that both men have reportedly confessed to the crime and would be transferred to the Anti-Human Trafficking and Child Labour Unit of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for further action.

5 amazing beauty benefits of pawpaw, and how to use it

Monday, August 31, 2020 HEALTH TIPS No Comments

The seeds of pawpaw help in regenerating the old and dead skin cells; and by so doing, they help to maintain the beauty of the skin.

It is not for nothing that Christopher Columbus termed it, "The Fruit of Angels." And that he did so is enough for us to know that pawpaw is more than just a fruit.

The health benefits of the Fanta colour fruit are incredible. Its high medicinal value is well known and appreciated around the world.Studies have shown that pawpaw is rich in vitamins A, C, E and K, and has antioxidant properties as well.

It also contains magnesium; potassium, niacin, carotene, protein, fiber and an enzyme called papain, which helps treat a sore throat, aids digestion, and reduce inflammation and pain.

The health benefits of this fruit will blow your mind

As a matter of fact, further studies have shown that even the seeds of pawpaw help in regenerating the old and dead skin cells; and by so doing, they help to maintain the beauty of the skin.

And talking about skin beautification, the usefulness of pawpaw cannot be overemphasized

Here are 5 amazing beauty benefits of pawpaw and how to use it

1. It brightens complexion

It is a well-known fact, especially to beauticians, that pawpaw contains natural cleansing properties that help clear the skin off impurities. And the rich content of vitamin C which is contained in it helps to protect the skin against sun damage.

How to use

Note

It is important to note that pawpaw has some natural bleaching properties, so it is advisable to use this remedy mildly to avoid over colouring.

2. It helps to keep aging signs at bay

Pawpaw does not only help to regenerate old and dead skin, it also helps keep the skin soft and supple. And this is as a result of the vitamin A contained in it.

The alpha hydroxy acids in it help to prevent visible sign of aging, like wrinkles and fine lines, by dissolving dead skin cells. The vitamin C and E content in it also help to rejuvenate the skin; thus making it looks younger.

3. It fights against pimples and acne

Studies have shown that the papain enzyme contained in pawpaw have some amazing skin-cleansing properties that help in getting rid of clogged pores.

And when dead skin cells are removed by the alpha hydroxy acids in it, pores are unclogged in the process; thereby preventing pimples and acne.

How to use

However, you can prevent pimples, acne, and blemishes by including pawpaw in your everyday diet.

4. It helps to skin hydrated

Here, it is the seed of pawpaw that does the magic. And the interesting thing is pawpaw seeds can be used on both sensitive and irritating skin.

Highly rich in vitamins and minerals which help to maintain the water content on the face, pawpaw seeds help to maintain the hydration on the skin which does not only makes them soft, but supple as well.

How to use

It is simple. Simply rub your face and body with a handful of pawpaw seeds regularly to help hydrate and rejuvenate the skin.

5. It helps to tackle crow's feet and wrinkles

Studies have shown that pawpaw is enriched with antioxidant properties that help tackle both the appearance of crow’s feet around the outer corners of the eyes as well as wrinkles on the forehead.And as earlier stated, the vitamin C in pawpaw has antioxidant agents that fight off free radicals that capable of damaging the skin cell.

Chelsea and Manchester City suffer Lionel Messi transfer blow as La Liga issue key statement

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Chelsea and Manchester City suffer Lionel Messi transfer blow as La Liga issue key statement

Messi has told the Barcelona hierarchy that he wants to leave this summer and has requested a meeting with the board to find a resolution

Chelsea and Manchester City have both suffered a setback in their reported pursuit of Lionel Messi.

That is because La Liga have released an official statement to confirm that they side with Barcelona in their legal dispute with the Argentine.

They claim that the player’s €700million release clause remains in place and a club paying the release clause is the only way out for the superstar leaving this summer.

The 33-year-old has a clause in his deal allowing him to leave at the end of any season, and reports last week claimed that Messi’s camp believe that it has been extended in line with the prolonged 2019/20 season.

However, the statement from La Liga says they will only allow Messi to be released from his Barcelona contract if his release clause is matched or the Camp Nou club negotiate a sale.

They said: "In relation to the different interpretations (some of them contradictory to each other) published in recent days in different media, related to the contractual situation of the player Lionel Andrés Messi with FC Barcelona, LaLiga wishes to clarify that with regards to the player's contract with his club:

The contract is currently in force and has a "termination clause" applicable to the event that Lionel Andrés Messi decides to activate the early unilateral termination of the contract, carried out in accordance with article 16 of Royal Decree 1006/1985, of June 26, which regulates the special employment relationship of professional athletes.

In compliance with the applicable regulations, and following the corresponding procedure in these cases, LaLiga will not carry out the prior visa process for the player to be removed from the federation if they have not previously paid the amount of said clause."

Messi failed to report for coronavirus testing at Barcelona's training complex as he continues his battle to leave the club.

The Argentine’s decision not to attend means he will be unable to participate in Ronald Koeman's first training session on Monday afternoon.

Messi has told the Barcelona hierarchy that he wants to leave this summer and has requested a meeting with the board to find a resolution.

But reports from Spain over the weekend claimed that the club’s chiefs will only be prepared to meet with Messi to discuss a new contract.

Both Chelsea and City have been linked with the superstar since the news broke that he wants out of the Catalan club this summer.

However, over the last few days, reports have claimed that City have appeared to have stolen a march in their pursuit of Messi

Jon Jones Posts Heavyweight Workout Preparation: “Slowly But Surely”

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Former UFC Light Heavyweight champion Jon Jones made his move to heavyweight public as he posted his workout preparation for the division.

Jon Jones has been teasing a move to heavyweight and plans to make a splash in the division. In fact, he’s offered to face Francis Ngannou on multiple occasions, as long as the money was right. But, an ongoing back and forth with the UFC stalled negotiations due to what Jon believed to be a “low ball” deal. However, now that Jones has relinquished, he has no direction to move, but upward. Now, the quest for heavyweight gold has officially begun for Jones, as he makes his weight gain documentation public via social media.

Teasing a Move to Heavyweight

Jon has teased a move to the heavyweight division for quite some time. However, all of the stars had to align first before he was able to officially make the move. At first, Jones was hellbent on getting a massive pay raise in order to take on a ferocious contender such as Francis Ngannou. However, the UFC wasn’t willing to budge, which caused Jones to sit out. After vacating his 205lb title, Jones decided to make the move to heavyweight regardless.

Jones Posts Heavyweight Chronicles

Recently, Jones posted on social media that the weight gaining process to heavyweight has begun. There, he showed himself deadlifting with a caption entitled, “slowly, but surely.”

LeBron James pays tribute to Chadwick Boseman by doing the Wakanda Forever salute before LA Lakers playoff game (Photos)

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NBA star, LeBron James paid tribute to Chadwick Boseman before the Los Angeles Lakers and the Portland Trail Blazers game on Saturday night, August 29.

ALSO READ: Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman dies aged 43

The basketball great led a pre-game moment of silence as he took a knee and did the Wakanda Forever salute by crossing his arms over his chest in honour of the Black Panther actor, who died on Friday, August 29, at 43 after a 4-year battle with colon cancer.

James also paid tribute to Boseman on social media by sharing a picture of the two of them smiling together. He wrote in his caption: "Rest in Paradise King". Boseman who never discussed the illness publicly died at home surrounded by his loved ones, including wife Taylor Simone Ledward, his family said.

Anal Itching: Causes and natural remedies for anus infection

Monday, August 31, 2020 HEALTH TIPS No Comments

This itching which is usually accompanied by the desire to scratch, often suggests the possibility of inflammation in the anal area.

Medically known as pruritus ani, anal itching is an irritation of the skin at the opening of the anal canal through which stool exits the body.

In other words, anal itching can as well be described as itching around the anus

Natural remedies for herbal infection

1. Garlic

Garlic is one of the best kept medicinal treasures of the past era. It has been used as an antibiotic to treat bacterial, fungal and parasitic infections for the last 7,000 years.

How to use garlic for anal itching

Eat at least 3 cloves of raw garlic everyday on an empty stomach for a duration of one week.

However, if you cannot stand the pungent smell, you can boil a small quantity of blended garlic and add enough quantity of milk to the blended garlic.

2. Coconut oil

Classified as one of the few super-foods on our planet, with over one thousand five hundred studies to back the claim, coconut oil benefits and uses go beyond what most people realize.

It is packed with antioxidants, antibacterial, antifungal and anti-inflammatory properties

How to use coconut oil for anal itching

Take a minimum of three tablespoons full of coconut oil daily, and you can use it for cooking, to attain maximum reaction.

You can also apply the coconut oil to the anus area so as to effectively relieve the itching and the burning sensation.

3. Aloe vera

Aloe vera is not only effective for anal infection, it has also been a good herb for treating any skin related infections.

In addition, it has been researched to have a powerful effect on relieving inflammation, itching, and soreness. If your infection is hemorrhoid, this herb can be used in treating it effectively. The irritation can be treated effectively.

How to use aloe vera for anal itching

The gel from the aloe vera would be extracted. You can use a knife to help remove the gel effectively.

Take the extracted gel and rub the anal area with it for five minutes. After five minutes of application. Wash off the surface with clean water.

ALSO READ: The health benefits of coconut oil are life-saving

4. Lemongrass

Popularly known as fever grass, lemongrass is not only effective for malaria and other feverish treatment, it is also very useful when it comes to getting rid of infection like anal itching

As a matter of fact, lemongrass has allergens and antioxidant that can effectively treat an underlying cause of skin infections.

How to use lemongrass for anal itching

Cut few leaves of the lemongrass in large quantity.

Boil them in a pot filled with water and bath with the hot water everyday to treat infection.

The health benefits of tomatoes will surprise you

Monday, August 31, 2020 HEALTH TIPS No Comments

Studies have shown that continuous intake of tomatoes helps to prevent urinary tract infection, as well as bladder cancer.

Tomatoes do not only improve the flavour of food, they are also a great health booster.

Known to mankind since ancient times as a great source of good health, recent studies have shown that tomatoes are very rich in antioxidants that are effective against many diseases, especially cancer.

They also contain an impressive amount of nutrients and vitamins, which include vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin K, as well as, significant amounts of vitamin B6, folate, and thiamine.

In addition, tomatoes are an excellent source of potassium, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, and copper. They also have dietary fiber and protein.

However, with the health benefits of this red plant ranging from skin maintenance to the prevention of cancer, it is, therefore, important to emphasise here that the more the proportion of plant foods in the diet increases, the more the risk of developing heart disease, diabetes, cancer decreases and other life-threatening illness decreases.

Here are some surprising health benefits of tomatoes

1. Tomatoes help in lowering hypertension

With an impressive level of potassium found in tomatoes, medical practitioners have advised that eating at least one tomato a day helps reduce the risk of developing high blood pressure, which is also known as hypertension.

This is because potassium as a vasodilator reduces the tension in blood vessels and arteries. And as a result, blood circulation is not only increased, hypertension is also eliminated by lowering the stress on the heart.

2. Tomatoes are great for the skin

Studies have shown that tomatoes contain a high-level lycopene. And lycopene is a bright red carotene and carotenoid pigment and phytochemical found in tomatoes and other red fruits and vegetables, such as red carrots, watermelons, gac, and papayas.

The substance has been found to be used in some of the most expensive face cleaner sold around the world.

However, according to skin experts, you’ll need about eight to twelve tomatoes if you intend to try tomatoes for skin care.

All you need do is peel the tomatoes and then place the skin on your face with the inside of the tomato touching your skin and leave them on your face for at least ten minutes before washing off.

ALSO READ: 5 amazing beauty benefits of pawpaw, and how to use it

3. Tomatoes repair damages caused by smoking

Every Dick and Harry knows how harmful cigarette smoking is to the human body. Such is the danger it initiates that it cannot be overemphasized.

So, my advice is if you smoke cigarette, you should find a way to make tomatoes your favourite vegetable. In other words, it should be added to food on a daily basis.

Of course, eating tomatoes won’t help you quit smoking, instead, they help repair the damage caused by smoking, because they contain coumaric acid and chlorogenic acid that work to protect the body from carcinogens that are produced from cigarette smoke.

4. Tomatoes help to prevent urinary tract infection

Tomatoes are diuretic in nature; they stimulate urination because they are high in water content. And owing to this, they help in facilitating the elimination of toxins from the body, as well as excess water, uric acid, salt, etc.

5. Tomatoes help to prevent cancer

The high levels of lycopene that is present on tomatoes do not only help in beautifying in the skin, numerous studies have shown that they also work to prevent prostate, colorectal and stomach cancer.

Naturally, lycopene is an antioxidant that works effectively to slow the growth of cancerous cells. And it is important to note that cooked tomatoes produce even more lycopene, but not overcooked.

Lagos records 15 new cases as NCDC announces 138 more cases

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Nigeria has now recorded a total of 53,835 cases of COVID-19 infections following the announcement of 138 new cases in the country.

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirmed the new cases on Sunday, August 30, 20202, in 13 states and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.

According to the NCDC, the bulk of the new cases were confirmed in Plateau State with 55 cases.Surprisingly, Lagos, the epicentre of the virus in Nigeria recorded only 15 cases, while Ebonyi and Oyo states recorded 11 cases each.

In Abia, eight cases were detected, Seven each in Anambra, Abuja and Rivers, six in Kaduna, five in Ondo, three in Kwara and one case each in Bauchi, Benue and Edo state.

The NCDC’s update on Sunday also showed that 199 patients recovered from the virus and were discharged from isolation centres.

The update also showed that two more COVID-19-related deaths were recorded on Sunday as the death toll rose to 1,013 from 1,011.

Bishop Oyedepo says he'll lay his bare hands on COVID-19 patients and breath into them if they’re brought to him

Sunday, August 30, 2020 NEWS No Comments

Bishop Oydepo says he'll embrace COVID-19 patients because he carries eternal life.

Bishop David Oyedepo, founder of the Living Faith Chapel better known as Winners says if COVID-19 patients are brought to him for prayers, he’ll lay his bare hands on them and breath into them.
The Pastor reportedly said this during his church programme on Saturday, August 29, 2020.
During the broadcast, Oyedepo said, “Can you imagine anyone bringing a coronavirus patient to me and I won’t lay hands on him? Will I wear gloves to lay hands on them?
“I will lay hands on them; breathe into them; embrace them. What you carry is eternal life, it’s not human life. You should know that.”
This is not the first time Oyedepo’s statement regarding COVID-19 would stir controversy.
In June, the cleric claimed his church recorded 114 COVID-19 healing testimonies.

During the Coronavirus-enforced lockdown, which led to the closure of churches nationwide, Oyedepo said the governments of Lagos and Ogun state infected with an anti-church virus and not COVID-19.

Again, while condemning the safety precautions issued by the government to mitigate the spread of the virus, the cleric criticised people who wear nose masks and gloves to protect themselves from contracting the disease.

“You’ll now wear everything like a doctor, you have never been to a theatre in your life. You will be moving like somebody is under some attack. Someday, they will know that they have been deceived.

“They will all know that they have been grossly deceived,” he said expressing doubt in the virus and its preventive measures.

”You’ve covered your mouth: do you cover it when you want to eat or there is no coronavirus when you are eating? I just look at it and say, ‘what is all this?” Oyedeop said in a recent video.

Like Oyedepo, Chris Oyakhilome, the founder of Christ Embassy Church too has criticised the government and safety measures put in a place to address the spread of the virus in Nigeria.

Yoruba Nollywood actress, Lola Alao has recovered from COVID-19.

Sunday, August 30, 2020 ENTERTAINMENT NEWS No Comments

Yoruba Nollywood actress, Lola Alao has recovered from COVID-19.

The actress announced her recovery on Sunday, August 30, 2020, via her Instagram page.

Narrating her experience, she described COVID-19 as a deadly virus, saying she was sick to the bone and could not smell anything.

She wrote; “I tested positive for COVID-19 but I am fine now. To God be the glory.I was sick to the bone and couldn’t smell anything. I was so scared because I had kids to take care of. You don’t ever want to imagine going into self-isolation and not seeing your loved ones.

“I don’t know what you must have heard about COVID-19, but I tell you today that it is way deadlier than you can ever think of.“At this critical time when people are beginning to ignore the warnings against this virus, you can make a difference with your family members by being very conscious of the fact that it is still very much around.

“There is a thin line between life and death. Please, be nice to everyone around you always. My name is Lola Alao. Stay very safe, my people.”

BBNaija 2020: Tolanibaj, Wathoni, BrightO have been evicted from the Lockdown season

Sunday, August 30, 2020 BB NAIJA 2020 No Comments

This week's eviction show got straight to business with surprises that viewers and housemates did not see coming.Ebuka made good on the show's promise of shocking new twists which kicked off with the eviction of Tolanibaj .

Surprisingly the housemates did not get the opportunity to save or vote out housemates as has been the norm since the season kicked off.As previously hinted, the eviction show had a few more housemates to snatch out of the house and unsurprisingly, Wathoni was the next to be evicted. Unsurprising as she has been on the list of least voted housemates for the third week in a row.Just as viewers and housemates thought the show had reached its end, Ebuka rocked boats with the announcement of BrightO's eviction making him the third and last housemate to be evicted in one night.Here is a look at how the viewers voted. Interestingly, Kiddwaya made a debut:

Barcelona not willing to negotiate Lionel Messi's departure before his contract expires in 2021

Sunday, August 30, 2020 SPORT No Comments

Madrid: Barcelona are unwavering in their intention to keep Lionel Messi and will not facilitate his departure.Spanish media reports said Messi has contacted the club to try to resolve the situation. Barcelona said Saturday that they will not negotiate to allow the Argentina great to depart before his contract ends next year.

Messi is not expected to report to the club on Sunday for scheduled coronavirus testing that is required for the entire squad before training can resume next week, according to Catalan radio RAC1.

Earlier this week, Messi said he wanted to invoke a contract clause that allowed him to leave at the end of last season, but the club said the clause had already expired.A lengthy legal battle may ensue as the 33-year-old forward is expected to say the clause was valid until the end of the season, which was pushed back because of the pandemic.

Barcelona are not willing to give up on the player, especially not for free. Messi’s contract, which ends in June 2021, has a buyout clause of 700 million euros ($830 million). He has been with the club for nearly two decades, leading it to more than three-dozen titles and holding most of its individual records.

Spanish media said Messi and his team of lawyers contacted the club late this week to try to discuss his situation. He had announced his intention to leave by sending the club a burofax, a certified document similar to a telegram.

Barcelona president Josep Bartomeu reportedly tried to meet with the player after his decision to leave was announced. He later said he was willing to resign if that was what it took to get Messi to stay, and if the six-time Ballon D'Or winner admitted the president's presence at the club was the reason he wanted to leave.

Messi reportedly talked to new coach Ronald Koeman before making his decision to leave.Messi hasn’t spoken publicly since the embarrassing 8-2 loss to Bayern Munich in the quarterfinals of the Champions League on 14 August, one of the worst defeats in the player’s career and in the club’s history.

He was outspoken against some of the club’s decisions this season, the first without a title since 2007-08.Spanish radio station SER said on Saturday that Barcelona was ending their contract with their current law firm because it also worked for Messi.

Training for Barcelona is scheduled to resume on Monday ahead of the start of the Spanish league season on the second weekend of September.

Governor Sanwo-Olu orders reopening of tertiary institutions in the state on September 14

Sunday, August 30, 2020 NEWS No Comments

After months of being shut down, schools in Lagos are set to re-open in September, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu revealed on Saturday.

The Governor, in a regular briefing on the state’s COVID-19 status, said tertiary institutions in the state will re-open from September 14.

Primary and secondary schools are also tentatively scheduled to re-open from September 21.

“This decision is not cast in stone and is subject to review of our ongoing modelling and what procedure comes out from the Ministry of Health,” Sanwo-Olu said.

The Governor explained that the decision was based on indications that the pandemic has peaked in the state, as the number of new cases continues to steadily decline.

Sanwo-Olu reiterated that restaurants are now permitted to open for in-dining services in the state, although they must continue to ensure spaces are only filled up to 50 percent capacity at all times.

On the re-opening of event centres, bars, night clubs, beaches, cinemas, the Governor said a review will be done in September to decide whether to allow a re-opening of such public spaces.

Responding to a question on whether the Federal Government’s 10 pm curfew still holds in Lagos, Sanwo-Olu replied in the affirmative.

“These are challenging times for all of us,” he said

Patoranking releases new music video for, 'Abule'

Sunday, August 30, 2020 ENTERTAINMENT NEWS No Comments

The single is a celebration of his Lagos neighborhood, Ebute Metta, and of hoods worldwide — premiered today on Beats1 with Ebro, and is out now on all DSPs.

Date: July 29, 2020

Song Title: Abule

Artist: Patoranking

Genre: Afrobeat

Producer: Pheelz

Album: Three

Video Director: DK

Label: AMARI/EMPIRE

Details/Takeaway: The single is a celebration of his Lagos neighborhood, Ebute Metta, and of hoods worldwide — premiered today on Beats1 with Ebro, and is out now on all DSPs.

The release of 'Abule' will be supported by several digital initiatives, and a music video dropping Aug. 5, all with the theme of representing and protecting your hood.

“I’m proud to be from my abule, because to have made it coming from there it’s only by God’s grace,” PATORANKING says. ”It’s made me who I am today and it’s part of my story. So I waste no opportunity to let people know about my ghetto.

"I feel it’s important through this new song to give my fans a chance to celebrate their own abules. And to protect their abules, too. Back in May, my team and I partnered with Ebele & Anyichuks Foundation to go to many ghettos across Lagos to give away masks and relief items. It’s important we stay safe and do our part to protect.”

Click the click below to listen to Abule by Patoranking

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BBNaija 2020: DJ Switch & Laycon rule week 6's Saturday party

Sunday, August 30, 2020 BB NAIJA 2020 No Comments

From Laycon's egregious outfit to DJ Switch's outstanding performance, catch everything you probably missed from week six's Saturday night party.

In case you missed the action, here is exactly how week six's Saturday night party turned out, Twitter trends and all.

Laycon's unheroic outfit

The Lockdown housemates got super hero themed outfits for their latest Saturday night party and while most of the housemates had little complaints, Laycon's picked the crown for its element of surprise.

The brown coloured super hero suit had a dark mask and pant to match. Twitter has since gone agog with reactions from fans and viewers:

DJ Switch ruled the night

DJ Switch's performance made her predecessors seem like amateurs! Switch kept the housemates on their feet for the duration of the show, a feat not easily achieved.

The ace Disc Jockey carried on as both hypeman and DJ for the duration of the night to the excitement of both the housemates and viewers. Going by Twitter reaction, she ruled the night.

Star singer, CDQ made a guest appearance to perform some of his biggest hits

Unemployed lady celebrates her birthday by feeding 8 family (photos)

Sunday, August 30, 2020 VIRAL No Comments

A South African lady identified as Nqobile Ntokazi Ka-Kingz, has been praised on social media after her act of kindness

Nqobile, who turned a year older, decided to celebrate her birthday by giving out food parcels to the less privileged.

The young lady revealed that she was inspired by other members of a Facebook group who taught her that giving is not all about having plenty at your disposal.

While sharing photos of the groceries, she disclosed that she will be feeding 8 family.

“Today is my birthday and I’m staying . I am unemployed! But this group has taught me that you don’t give because you have plenty, but giving is sharing what you have with others!! I have used my savings to share with other!! I’m feeding 8 family today!! And for this reason I’m staying ”,she captioned the photos.

Some citizen took to the comment section of her post to commend the lady for her act of kindness.

Read some of their comments below,

Kugen Redhi said, “Happy birthday God’s richest blessings upon you always.”

Cynthia Makgoka said, “ABUNDANT BLESSINGS TO YOU on your special day ma sista. May GOD ALMIGHTY BLESS YOU ABUNDANTLY AND GRANT YOU ALL THE DEVINE DESIRES OF YOUR HEART!!!! YOUR MOM IS OBVIOUSLY A BLESSED WOMAN.”