Month: March 2020

Help The Poor And Needy In This Trying Time, Allah Will Protect You And Your Family From Covid-19 By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the name of Allah, Most Merciful, Bestower of Mercy All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah and that Muhammad (Peace be upon him) is His servant and Messenger. Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) said: “The believer’s shade on the Day of Resurrection will be his charity/sadaqah.” [At-Tirmidhi] Dear brothers and sisters, being caring and compassionate for one’s fellow human beings is a central part of Islam, especially in this trying time that Allah…

COVID-19: Nigerian-born Medical Doctor, Alfa Sa’adu, Dies in UK …..Emir of Ilorin mourns

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A Nigerian-born medical doctor, Dr. Alfa Sa’adu, has died of coronavirus in the United Kingdom. Dr. Sa’adu died in London on Tuesday at the age of 68 and was until his death a physician at the Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust. “Today at approx.. 7.30am, Dr. Alfa Saadu (my dad) died of the Coronavirus. He had been fighting the virus for 2 weeks but could not fight anymore,” Dani Sa’adu, his son, said on his facebook page. Describing his dad as a living legend who worked for the NHS for…

COVID-19: Dabiri-Erewa lauds Diaspora support initiative

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Chairman/CEO Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM)Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa,has commended the Diaspora support initiative in respect of eradicating Covid-19 in Nigeria, describing it as a caring and kind gesture. In a statement issued in Abuja by Abdur-Rahman Balogun, Head of Media and Public Relations Unit, the NIDCOM boss said the initiative of the Diaspora towards containing the disease is commendable. Dabiri-Erewa said NIDCOM is proud to be associated with the initiative geared towards supporting those affected with the dreaded virus in Nigeria as well as assisting the country in the fight…

COVID-19: You ‘ll bounce back soon,Sunday Dare tells Governor Makinde

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The Minister of the Youth and Sports Development, Mr. Sunday Dare has joined concerned citizens of Oyo state and family and friends of the state Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde to wish him a quick recovery after he confirmed testing positive to COVID-19. The Minister commended Governor Makinde for reinforcing the key messaging for slowing down the spread of the virus by deciding to self-isolate even though he is currently asymptomatic. Mr. Dare said “Your Excellency. I am sorry to hear about your test result on the corona virus. Let me…

Senators donate 50% of salaries to fight against COVID-19

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The Nigerian Senate has announced the decision by Distinguished Senators to contribute 50 percent of their salaries to the efforts to respond to the spread and treatment of Corona virus in Nigeria. The acting spokesman of the Senate, Senator Godiya Akwashiki, announced the decision through a statement on Monday. “After due consultations following a keen review of the national efforts to contain the Coronavirus pandemic in Nigeria, the Senate wishes to announce that from March, 2020, Distinguished Senators will be donating 50 per cent of their salaries to these efforts…

ONDO EXPLOSION: IGP sets up special investigation team ……..sues for calm

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The Inspector General of Police, IGP M.A Adamu, has set-up a Special Investigation Team to unravel the immediate and remote cause of the unfortunate tragic explosion that occurred at Ogbese near Akure, the Ondo State Capital on Friday, 27th March, 2020. The Team which is headed by the Commissioner of Police in charge of the Explosive Ordinance Disposal Unit, Force Headquarters, Abuja, CP Maikudi A. Shehu, is made up of police officers from the Police Bomb Disposal Squad (Explosive Ordinance Disposal Unit) which is a specialized arm of the Police…

COVID-19 : Gov Makinde tests positive , says I remain in self-isolation …as state discharges index case after treatment

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Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde on Monday confirmed he has tested positive to the rampaging coronavirus otherwise known as COVID-19. The Governor who tweeted via his personal handle @seyiamakinde on Monday, said that he remain asymptomatic and would remain in isolation. He also said that he had appointed Prof Temitope Alonge, a former Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, as the Head of COVID-19 Task Force while he recovers. It would be recalled that Governor Makinde was one of the Governors who attended the National…

Ooni prescribes alternative African medicine to cure Coronavirus

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The Arole Oduduwa and Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II on Monday revealed that cure to the pandemic Coronavirus lies in the ability to explore the potentials of the alternative/natural medicine. Ooni Ogunwusi who doubled as the Co-Chairman of the National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria(NCTRN) made the disclosure while addressing newsmen at his Ile Oodua Palace, Ile Ife, emphasising that the Nigeria as a country and the world at large must look inward for alternative solution. “A divine proclamation came out to the world last…

STORY OF A SURVIVOR “I defeated Coronavirus…! By Oluwaseun Ayodeji Osowobi

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Life finds ways of throwing LEMON at me. I’ve struggled w/ coming forward, but I want to inspire hope. I returned to Nigeria from the UK post-Commonwealth event (I totally enjoyed) & fell ill. As a responsible person, I self-isolated. Days after, I TESTED POSITIVE FOR COVID-19. Before returning, I had planned several interviews, I was scheduled to start a fantastic consultancy job & was also expecting to sign a contract worth millions. I lost them all!!! I had to self-isolate and also inform people I came in close contact…

Lockdown: Your ID Card is Your Pass, Minister Tells Journalists

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All working journalists and other media staff in Lagos and Ogun statesas well as the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) had been advised to use their valid Identity Cards to access their places of work and assignment venues during the 14-day lockdown directed by the President in the two states and the FCT. In a statement issued in Abuja on Monday, the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, said the clarification became necessary in view of the inadequate time to properly accredit working journalists in the affected states and…