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Zazie Beetz and boyfriend David Rysdahl are showing their support. The 29-year-old Deadpool 2 actress and her actor/writer boyfriend stepped out to attend the Black Lives Matter protest on Saturday afternoon (May 30) in Los Angeles. PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Zazie Beetz Zazie and David both stayed safe in face masks as they attended the protest following the death of George Floyd . David recently took to Instagram to address George ‘s death by police violence. “Maybe this is the tipping point? Maybe we can begin to grow into the future together?” David wrote. “We all suffer when there is no justice. We are all connected. I’m not preaching – I’m just a white dude who has benefitted from white supremacy culture and I’m heartbroken, trying to figure out how to be a part of the healing.” Find out what other stars are saying regarding George Floyd ‘s death .

Josh Lucas ‘ wife has posted a scathing message on Twitter geared towards him. Jessica Ciencin Henriquez took to her account to post an emotional message about her relationship with the 48-year-old actor, claiming that he cheated on her. “Having a child with someone makes you want to forgive them more than you normally would,” the New York Times writer shared. “It makes you believe they are better than they are. But it takes a really s–t human to cheat on their partner (correction: now ex partner) in the middle of a pandemic. Thank you for reminding me why I left you in the first place.” “I deserve better than this,” Jessica continued. “Our son deserves better than this.” Jessica then encouraged women to share their own stories about their exes. “And yes, I’m airing this publicly because there are a lot of women accepting much less than thy deserve because there are kids in the picture,” Jessica explained. “You’re not stupid for hoping, for believing that people can change...

Tyler Perry is weighing in on the protests following the death of George Floyd . The 50-year-old filmmaker took to his social media accounts to call for an end of the violent protests that are currently going on around the country, saying he stands with Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms for calling for an end to the violence. “I’m not in Atlanta, but if I were I would have been standing with our Mayor! But there was nothing I could say better than what Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms said last night! Please, please stop this violence!! Looting is NOT THE ANSWER!!!!” Tyler wrote. “And listen to me, be careful where you are getting your information to JOIN protests!!” Tyler continued. “There are people and other countries who are posting things pretending to be US, pretending to stand for peaceful protest, but they are trying to incite us into violence and chaos to try and do more harm!! Do not fall for this foolishness!!! Please stop the violence!” If you missed it, Jimmy Kimmel g...

Nigeria News | Laila's Blog History Made: NASA and SpaceX successfully launch from NASA’s Kennedy, first time in nine years (Video) SpaceX lauched NASA astronauts from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in the US for the first time in 9 years, making history. Elon Musk’s private space company on Saturday launched NASA astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley into orbit, successfully beginning SpaceX’s first crewed mission. The company’s Falcon 9 rocket and Crew Dragon spacecraft took off from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida at 3:22 p.m. ET. The capsule is the first privately designed and built spacecraft to carry astronauts to space and is bound for the International Space Station. “It was incredible,” NASA astronaut Bob Behnken said of the launch, moments after the spacecraft reached orbit. “Appreciate all the hard work and thanks for the great ride to space.” Just after 3:22 p.m. ET, the Falcon 9 rocket carrying Crew Dragon and the astronauts lifted off from the launchpad. ...

Nigerian pop singer, Davido has responded to fans as they keep calling him Odogwu We all know Burna Boy claimed to be the Odogwu in the music industry, but it seems the music listeners are not endorsing him the title as they rather divert the throne to Davido. The fans keep yelling Odogwu but Davido has made it clear that he doesn’t want the title Borna Boy is solely seeking for. He rather prefers the OBO he’s been called for the past ten years. Watch Video https://cldup.com/XXiUIx5roN.mp4 The post “I Prefer OBO”, Davido React To Fans Calling Him Odogwu (VIDEO) appeared first on Naijaloaded | Nigeria's Most Visited Music & Entertainment Website .

Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Khafi Kareem is definitely head over heels in love with her beau, Gedoni Ekpata and she always wastes no time in showing this. Not too long ago, an elated Khafi —who is currently stuck in London— took to her Instastory to share a screenshot of her lovey-dovey conversation with Gedoni. […] The post BBNaija’s Khafi gushes over fiance Gedoni as she shares their private conversation appeared first on YabaLeftOnline .

Robert Lewandowski scored twice against Fortuna Dusseldorf to equal his most prolific season as Bayern Munich moved 10 points clear at the top. Bayern were 3-0 up by half-time, Benjamin...

Deaths from the COVID-19 epidemic in Italy climbed by 111 on Saturday, against 87 the day before, the Civil Protection Agency said while the daily tally of new cases fell to 416 from 516 on Friday. The total death toll since the outbreak came to light ...

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) on Saturday said its members would proceed on total and indefinite strike if the Federal Government failed to

Tribune Online George Floyd’s relatives to hire former NYC medical examiner for private autopsy they can ‘trust’ George Floyd, the black man who died after a white cop pressed a knee to his neck in Minneapolis is due to get an “independent” autopsy ...

The Lagos State Government says it set to decamp the Abule-Egba pipeline explosion victims from the Igando Relief camp on June 30.

Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has sacked the Director, Establishment and Service Bureau in the office of the Head of Service over alleged embezzlement of funds.

The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, says three another COVID-19 related deaths were recorded, increasing the infection mortality in the state to 50.

Tribune Online Buhari bereaved again, loses second nephew in three weeks ‘due to prolonged illness’ President Muhammadu Buhari is bereaved again as his nephew, Alhaji Ibrahim Dauda, is dead.

The latest are 268 returnees are from China and they arrived the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja Saturday at about

Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber are celebrating 22 years of wedded bliss! The 54-year-old model and 58-year-old businessman celebrated their 22nd wedding anniversary on Friday (May 29). “Happy anniversary @randegerber! 22 years ago we went to the Bahamas with a group of family and friends to celebrate saying ‘I do!’” Cindy wrote along with a photo from their wedding. “I love you and the life we have together. Thanks for doing this thing called life with me—couldn’t imagine doing it with anyone else. Here’s to many more! 😘” Rande shared a photo of he and Cindy along with the caption, “22 years ago I convinced @cindycrawford to fly away with me and I haven’t let go since. Happy Anniversary 🙏❤️” Cindy also shared a pic on her Instagram Story of a cake made by their daughter Kaia Gerber , which featured the cake toppers from their wedding. If you missed it, find out why Kaia is wearing a cast .

Taraji P. Henson is doing what she can to help out during the pandemic. The 49-year-old Empire actress chatted with Anderson Cooper and Sanjay Gupta during a CNN special about her mental health program, in partnership with her Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation, which aims to help black Americans and people of color who are suffering during the ongoing health crisis . “When COVID happened, my heart went out and I just knew that people were suffering and they’re suffering alone in isolation,” an emotional Taraji shared. “I’m blessed. I can call my therapist. I can pay for it without thinking about it, but what about those who can’t?” Taraji went on to acknowledge that “African Americans and people of color are disproportionately affected by not only the virus but the secondary mental health impacts associated with the virus.” “So we created a virtual fund-raising campaign for free sessions for people of color and, you know, disadvantaged neighborhoods,” Taraji said, before pau...

Chrissy Teigen is pledging a large sum of money to help bail out the protestors being arrested around the country following the death of George Floyd . The 34-year-old entertainer has announced that she is committed to donating $100,000 to the cause and she’s trolling President Trump by saying she’s doing it in “celebration” of MAGA Night. “In celebration of whatever the f–k maga night is, I am committed to donating $100,000 to the bail outs of protestors across the country,” Chrissy tweeted on Saturday afternoon (May 30). Chrissy ‘s husband John Legend retweeted the message on his Twitter page. After a troll responded to the tweet by calling the protesters “rioters and criminals,” Chrissy replied, “Ooo they might need more money then. Make it $200,000.” Earlier this week, Chrissy showed fans video footage of herself getting a COVID-19 test and then she explained why she needed to get the test… she’s having a specific type of surgery this week. In celebration of whatev...

Hailey Bieber wears an all-black outfit while stepping out for an appointment with her dermatologist on Friday (May 29) in Beverly Hills, Calif. The 23-year-old model wore a sheer black shirt, leather pants, and the Air Jordan Retro 1 High “Union Los Angeles Blue Toe” shoes. Hailey took to Instagram that day to demand justice for George Floyd . “It’s heartbreaking that we’re honoring yet another life that was lost due to the violence and racism our country displays far too often. To say that racism is alive today would be a gross understatement, and to say that white privilege doesn’t exist is ignorance at its finest,” Hailey captioned an illustration of Floyd . “We live in a country that denies the same freedom and rights to someone based on the color of their skin… black men, women and children are being MURDERED because of the color of their skin while white men, women and children majority of the time receive a slap on the wrist at best. I am tired, I’m angry, I’m sad, and...

Thomas Middleditch and wife Mollie Gates are getting a divorce after four years of marriage. People has obtained court documents filed by Mollie on May 28. She filed for divorce and listed their date of separation as May 22. Mollie , who listed the reason for separation as irreconcilable differences, has asked for spousal support. The couple did not have any children. “They still care deeply for each other and will move forward as friends,” a source told the outlet about the split. Last year, Thomas got very open about his marriage in an interview and said that he and Mollie saved their marriage by becoming swingers . He later said he regretted what he said. “To be honest, it’s a thing I wish I could take back. It was poor execution. But I’ve learned to keep things a little more close to the chest,” he said on The Daily Beast ‘s podcast last month. “It was a painful [learning experience], to be honest.”

Sadie Robertson is speaking out in response to the news that her grandfather Phil Robertson has an adult daughter from an affair he had in the 1970s. The 74-year-old Duck Dynasty star shared the news on his podcast this week during a conversation with his sons. Phil ‘s long lost daughter, a 45-year-old woman named Phyliss , contacted his sons and explained her story. They did a DNA test and it ended up being a “99.99 percent match.” “We know that in all things — in all things, even sin — God works for the good of those who love him who have been called according to his purpose,” Phil said while quoting a bible verse. “It’s a pretty cool explanation of redemption, reconciliation, love. As it turns out, 45 years, you have a daughter that you don’t know about and she has a father she doesn’t know about. Forty-five years, that doesn’t sound like very long but … that’s a while. So finally, after all those years, we’ve come together.” Sadie responded to the story on Instagram by sa...

Hugh Jackman and wife Deborra-Lee Furness wear masks while going for an early morning walk with their dogs on Thursday (May 28) in New York City. In a new interview with Australian magazine Stellar , Hugh shared his thoughts on Deb ‘s leadership skills. “She is born to be a director. I’ve been directed by her for 25 years. She has an unbelievable eye, she’s always right and she’s incredibly decisive,” Hugh said. “ Deb is so much tougher on me than any director I’ve worked with – there’s no audition I’ve ever gone to where I haven’t run it through with Deb first. I’m not sure she’d tell you this, but she was president of the Barbie Fan Club when she was a little girl. If something on your resume ever foretells you’re going to be a director on a set…” Check out the funny joke that Hugh made about Ryan Reynolds in quarantine!

NASA astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley are officially in space and lots of celebs are tweeting about the rocket launch. NASA teamed up with SpaceX for the first manned mission since the end of the United States’ Space Shuttle program in 2011 and it also marks SpaceX’s first-ever crewed mission. ( See photos of the astronauts from moments before the launch! ) Elizabeth Banks , Jamie Lee Curtis , and Ellie Goulding are among the stars who have tweeted about the launch. Many people got emotional while watching the launch and you can read what people said below! I watched. Speechless. Incredible https://t.co/HfZUv3dnfZ — Ellie Goulding (@elliegoulding) May 30, 2020 I cried. Space travel really inspires me. #nasa #SpaceX congrats on today’s launch and safe journey – wow pic.twitter.com/PsrWE4deRr — Elizabeth Banks (@ElizabethBanks) May 30, 2020 Click inside to read more tweets about the launch… Congratulations @SpaceX for an historic achievement! Humanity...

Source: Motown Gospel You may remember powerhouse songstress Evvie Mickinney as the Season 1 winner of FOX’s “The Four: Battle to Stardom” where she gave it her all each week in front of celebrity judges Diddy , DJ Khaled and Meghan Trainor . Evvie quickly rose as the fan fave and claimed the crown through powerful performances and her angelic voice. After an initial deal with Republic Records, she signed to Motown Gospel/Capitol CMG (home of Tasha Cobbs-Leonard and Tye Tribbett) where she collabed with mentor Meghan Trainor on new single “Bring the Whole Hood” that speaks to what inspired her musically while inviting listeners into her journey. With an upbeat tempo and ode to her hometown of Memphis, “Bring the Whole Hood” is an autobiography of Evvie’s life and a look into her path as an emerging artist. “In this single, I’m introducing you to the heart and soul of who I am; where I’ve come from and where I’m going,” said McKinney of the feel-good bop that’s already #1 on Pando...

News has spread like wild fire, after FORBES slammed ALLEGED billionaire, Kylie Jenner in their recent publication. According to the firm, Kylie is no longer a billionaire! More than a decade into their fame, the Kardashian-Jenners tend to induce eye-rolls and sighs among jaded media consumers. But when it comes to their wealth, even critics of reality TV’s first family are intrigued; the Kardashian-Jenner machine—and the cash it generates—has been the subject of articles, podcasts, even books. But no one cares more about the topic than the family itself, which has spent years fighting Forbes for higher spots on our annual wealth and celebrity earnings lists. So when the youngest of the clan, Kylie Jenner, sold 51% of her Kylie Cosmetics to beauty giant Coty in a deal valued at $1.2 billion this January, it was a watershed moment for the family. One of the greatest celebrity cashouts of all time, the transaction seemed to confirm what Kylie had been saying all along and what Forbes...

This is sad! A groom to be has been electrocuted few weeks to his wedding. The calm neighborhood of Opobo road of the Ogbor Hills, Aba, Abia State, was on Wednesday, thrown into confusion, following the electrocution of a middle aged man, identified as Chukwudi. The deceased, whose traditional marriage was some weeks away, after discovering that there was electricity in the neighborhood while there was none in his apartment, started looking for a ladder so as to switch lines. It was gathered that while he was on the electric pole trying to rectify the problem, electricity was restored to the former line and he was electrocuted. . Chukwudi wasn’t a staff of any Electricity Distribution Company but some of his throwback pictures indicate that he was used to handling electrical issues… The post Man electrocuted few weeks to his wedding appeared first on Kemifilani.ng .

Ogun State Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun celebrated his 60th birthday today via a party with his immediate family…..while his friends, associates, Pastor E.A Adeboye and others joined via Zoom. Sharing photos from the celebration, the celebrant wrote “We gathered online today for my virtual 60th Birthday Thanksgiving Service officiated by Pastor Ben Akabueze. We gave glory to God for the gift of life at this Diamond Age, for family and well wishers, for Ogun State and where we are a year after our Administration came on board. We prayed to Almighty God to chart us a divine course out of the pandemic that has struck the whole world, even as we further our own human efforts. The virtual occasion, which was graced by dignitaries from their different locations, was attended by the Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, senior religious leaders, former President, incumbent and former Governors, members of my cabinet, family members, friends and well-wishers. I am indeed grateful to yo...

Nigeria News | Laila's Blog GoFundMe created for George Floyd memorial raises more than $2M in 48 hours A GoFundMe account created to raise funds for the memorial of George Floyd, the black man who died after a white Minneapolis police officer forcefully kneeled on his neck during his arrest on Monday, has raised over $2.2 million in 48 hours. The GoFundMe campaign was created by Floyd’s brother, Philonise Floyd, but managed by Adner Marcelin has received more than 92,500 donations totaling to $2,209,720 million as at Friday afternoon (May 29). The goal was to raise $1.5 million which has now been well exceeded. The message attached to the page reads; On May 25, 2020, my life shattered as I learned of the tragic passing of my dear brother, George. My family and I watched in absolute horror as the now infamous and horrifying video began to spread quickly throughout social media. What we saw on that tape left us shell shocked; a white Minneapolis police officer kneeling dire...

The kidnapped official of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), Chinyere Okoye, has regained freedom, an official has said. Mrs Okoye, who is the assistant manager, news, current affairs, at NTA Channel 6, Aba, Abia State, was kidnapped on Wednesday in Aba after she closed from work. Though information about her release was still sketchy, it was learnt that she regained her freedom on Friday morning. It was not immediately clear if any ransom was paid to secure her freedom. Mrs Okoye was reportedly released on Friday after operatives of the State Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) and other police tactical units stormed the kidnappers den. Mrs Okoye, after her release, was taken to the SARS facility in Aba, where she was later joined by her family members and friends. According to a source, the police team acting on information stormed a compound in Mgboko, Obete in Obingwa local government of the state and cordoned off the area. They later secured her release from her abductors. The ...

 Poor network connection on Thursday prevented Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari, from addressing a United Nations virtual meeting. Themed on finance for development, the meeting was convened by at the instance of the UN Secretary General, António Guterres. Buhari’s connection from Abuja had hitches right from the start as he went on and off for seconds before the video connection went off completely, a report by PUNCH said.  He briefly highlighted the impact of COVID -19 on African countries and how the situation was making it difficult for Nigeria to fund the 2020 budget before he was disconnected by poor network connection completely. The organisers quickly called on the Prime Minister of Thailand, Prayut Chan-o-cha, to make his own presentation. Chan-o-cha too seemed to have connection issues but he substituted his presentation with a pre-recorded video speech. The post ‘Network Failure’ embarrasses President Buhari at UN Event (P...

The Presidency on Friday said that President Muhammadu Buhari who came to power on the mantra of change was making the change Nigerians demanded. The Presidency in a statement issued by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu in Abuja said that the government was still focused on delivering the mandate for change. It stated that because of the coronavirus pandemic and lockdown measures implemented to stem and halt its spread, much of what the administration strives for and delivered may seem at risk. According to the statement, President Buhari realizes the burden so many citizens carry just to make ends meet, and the suffering they endure. The statement read: “On the first year anniversary of his second term in office, President Muhammadu Buhari assures all Nigerians that the mandate for change remains relevant and will be steadily followed to improve livelihoods. ”The campaign had been hard-fought, yet the mandate the people of ...

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Kaduna S. tate has written Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufa’i to consider reopening of worship places in its next phase of COVID-19 lockdown relaxation. CAN, in a letter addressed to Kaduna Deputy Governor and Chairperson, Standing Committee on COVID-19, Kaduna State, Dr. Hadiza Balarabe, came up with an 18-points worship guidelines in accordance with COVID-19 protocols, to be adopted when churches are reopened, The letter signed by Kaduna CAN chairman, Rev. Joseph Hayab, said:“ Our association notes with high regards the various recommendations and steps taken by the state government through the Standing Committee towards finding a lasting solution to the spread of the pandemic which is judged to be credible and commendable by reasonable citizens of the state. “The state government through the recommendations of your Standing Committee had made Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays and in your recen...

Hi Guys! Riddle is not for everyone as it requires some psychological reasoning and deep thinking before arriving at the answer. If you get this riddle right, you can help anyone settle any matter. See Riddle Now that you’ve seen the riddle, Oya Tell Me, Wha t Am I? Drop your comments The post NL RIDDLE!! If You Get This Riddle Right, Then You Can Settle Any Matter (90% Won’t Get It) appeared first on Naijaloaded | Nigeria's Most Visited Music & Entertainment Website .

The Zamfara State Police Command says it has arrested 251 alleged illegal miners, among them a Burkinabe, during a Sallah eve raid at the mining sites in the state. The Police Commissioner, Usman Nagogo, paraded the arrested persons at the command headquarters on Friday in Gusau, the state capital. Mr Nagogo recalled the arrest of some Chinese nationals and their Nigerian collaborator on April 20. The arrests followed a matching order by the Inspector General of Police (IGP) and the Chief of Army Staff to security agents to go after the culprits. He said on May 21 the Brigade Commander, 1 Brigade, Nigeria Army, Gusau, Bello Musliyu, a brigadier general, led a team of security operatives to raid the mining sites in Kawaye, Zugu, Dan Kamfani and Bagega. The police commissioner said the security operatives were drawn from the army, the police and the Directorate of Security Services (DSS). He said the operatives also raided Dareta and Daki-Takwas mining sites in Anka, Bukkuyum and G...

A middle-aged man identified simply as Chukwudi has reportedly died after he was electrocuted. The incident was said to have occurred at Opobo road of the Ogbor Hills axis of the commercial nerve of Abia state. It was gathered that the deceased whose traditional marriage was some weeks ahead after discovering that there was light in his neighbourhood while there was no electricity supply in his apartment started looking for a ladder to apparently switch to the next active line. Reports have it that while he was on the electric pole trying to rectify the problem, electricity was restored back on the former line. “While on top of the pole, he was said to have rested his ladder on an electric-powered barbwire which triggered electric shock when the public power was restored. “He was trapped between the pole and the electrified barbwire, making it difficult for him to escape or even for people to come to his immediate rescue and by the time he was eventually brought down, he was dead...

A white police officer who knelt on a black man for over 5 minutes leading to his death has been arrested.

If you are below 18 years old kindly exits this post by clicking here An unknown lady has used her own breast to educate Nigerian men on how to handle women breast generally. Hold the nipple, rob it from bottom to the top, make you learn” she said Watch Video https://cldup.com/i6F0gP224Ww.mp4?download=101337642_277575583293580_2788521651950964740_n.mp4 The post COME AND LEARN!! Lady Educates Nigerian Men On How To Squeeze Their Breast (SEE VIDEO) appeared first on Naijaloaded | Nigeria's Most Visited Music & Entertainment Website .

One of the most talked about BBNaija housemate, Cynthia Nwadiora popularly known as Cee-c has revealed that she might never use a wrapper in her life time. According to the 27 year old, her mum raised concerns about her tummy getting too flat and warned her because she might have difficulties when she needs to tie a wrapper. She however replied saying she was not planning to ever tie a wrapper. Sharing new set of beautiful pictures on her instagram page, Cee-c shared the conversation. “Unbothered African Independent Woman.. Mom: Cynthia easy with workout and waist training, because if your stomach is too flat , you can’t tie wrapper . Me: but I wasn’t planning to tie wrapper” The post BBNaija Cee-c reveals she might never use a wrapper in her life time | Details appeared first on Kemifilani.ng .

A trigger-happy police officer who shot dead a 16-year-old girl in Lagos has been arrested.

Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers revealed Friday he “had no strength” after contracting the coronavirus in March. The Northern Irish boss is the second Premier League manager to confirm he had suffered from COVID-19 after Arsenal’s Mikel Arteta also tested positive in March. “I could hardly walk and it reminded me of walking up Mount Kilimanjaro,” Rodgers told BBC Radio Leicester. “We had a week off when we were supposed to play Watford (on March 14) and then the week after that, I started to struggle.” The 47-year-old former Liverpool and the Celtic manager added his wife had contracted the virus as well. “For three weeks I had no smell or taste. I had no strength, and a week after, my wife was the same. “We were tested and both of us were detected with the virus.” England’s top-flight clubs have agreed on a provisional restart date of June 17 after the season was postponed in March due to the outbreak, with Leicester currently third behind runaway leaders Liverpool a...

Some people are damn to wicked You don’t even consider the state your fellow man might meet be after what come out of your mouth. After sex, this lady was offered Indomie, see what she said. We still dey settle the matter as the guy threaten to commit murder. The post SO PAINFUL!! See What A Lady Said As She Was Offered Noodles After Sex appeared first on Naijaloaded | Nigeria's Most Visited Music & Entertainment Website .

New Delhi (CNN)A troop of monkeys snatched the blood samples of suspected coronavirus patients at a government hospital in the Meerut district of the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. The incident happened on Thursday when a lab assistant working with the Covid-19 facility of the hospital was carrying blood samples due for testing, Dr Dheeraj Baliyan, medical superintendent of Lala Lajpat Rai Memorial Medical College and Hospital, told CNN. The monkeys attacked the lab assistant and stole the sample box with three samples, added Baliyan. S.K. Garg, head of the hospital, told a local newswire that the samples were blood samples, and not the swabs usually taken to test for Covid-19. Garg said that the samples belonged to people who had tested positive for COVID-19 , but were taken as part of routine blood tests for the patients. The monkeys climbed the trees with the samples and threw them after chewing the packets, Baliyan added. The medical superintendent confirmed to CNN th...

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) yesterday clarified that there cannot be any electronic voting in Nigeria until the 1999 Constitution as amended is further amended to authorize it. “What the policy says under “ICT and Voter Registration” (Roman figure v- page 12) is that INEC will pilot the use of electronic voting at the earliest possible time (not Edo and Ondo), but work towards the full introduction of electronic voting in major elections starting from 2021. “The key words here are pilot, work and towards,” he stated. He said these connoted a different meaning from the headlines in some media reports yesterday . A section of the media while reporting the release of guidelines for the Edo and Ondo States’ governorship elections later this year, had said INEC would test run electronic voting for election in 2021. “As we all know, INEC cannot unilaterally introduce electronic voting because our constitution does not allow/recognise it. That’s why we said ...

Some parents in Lagos State have kicked against reopening of schools in view of the continued spread of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). The parents who spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in separate interviews agreed that it was important for the federal and state governments to continue to safeguard children from the pandemic. NAN reported that the Federal Government on Wednesday said that it was considering reopening of schools based on morning and afternoon shifts method. The Minister of State for Education, Emeka Nwajiuba, made the disclosure in Abuja during a briefing by the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19. A civil servant, Mrs Ayobami Ojo, who resides in Ikotun, urged the government to allow children to remain at home until containment of the pandemic. “There is no need of considering any morning and evening classes for now; let the children continue to stay safe at home as the virus is increasing everyday. “Children will naturally not be as cautious as adults;...

Nigerian singer, Davido has shown off his new house which has an elevator in Banana Island.

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control on Thursday reported that there are 387 new cases of coronavirus in Nigeria. The NCDC disclosed this via its twitter page

Nigerian Singer, May D has given the reason he decided to cancel a schedule interview by Ubi Franklin on his Instalive talk show, ‘Talks With Ubi Franklin.’ Ubi had earlier taken to his Twitter page to disclose that his scheduled interview with May D, which was to take place tonight, has been cancelled. The music […] The post ‘I know you don’t like me bro, i know you are on Jude’s side’ – May D responds after Ubi Franklin announced that the singer has cancelled their interview appeared first on YabaLeftOnline .

Ademokoya described the rate at which the figure of affected Nigerians was increasing as alarming. Prof. Julius Ademokoya, President, Speech Pathologists and Audiologists Association in Nigeria (SPAAN), says no fewer than 8.5 million Nigerians are suffering from hearing impairments. He stated this on Thursday during a news conference to commemorate the International Month of Hearing and Speech for 2020, held at the NUJ Press Centre in Ibadan. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the conference, with the theme: “Promoting Better Hearing and Speech in Nigeria”, was organised by SPAAN, in collaboration with Smile Train Incorporation. Ademokoya described the rate at which the figure of affected Nigerians was increasing as alarming, calling for government’s intervention toward addressing the situation. “We are in the era of danger of more people losing their hearing and speech systems. In 1999 when a research was conducted, more than 7.3 million people had problems with their ...