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COVID-19: NYSC proposes camp reopening
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) says it has embarked on measures that will ensure safety and efficient operations post COVID-19 restrictions on socio-economic activities in the country.
Mrs Adenike Adeyemi, the Director, Press and Public Relations of NYSC, said this in a statement in Abuja on Wednesday.
The statement quoted Brg.-Gen. Shuaibu Ibrahim, the Director-General of the scheme, saying this during a courtesy visit to the Director-General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu, in Abuja.
Ibrahim informed the NCDC boss that NYSC suspended the 2020 Batch ‘A’ Stream One Orientation Course just one week into the exercise as a proactive measure to avert the spread of COVID-19 to any of the orientation camps.
He said other operations of the scheme were scaled down in line with the Federal Government’s restrictions order.
Ibrahim said that the passing-out of the 2019 Batch ‘B’ Stream One corps members was low-keyed with full adherence to the COVID-19 prevention protocols.
He said conscious of the possibility of further or complete lifting of lockdown, the strategies mapped out by the NYSC management had taken care of various scenarios, and would be presented to the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 through the NCDC for guidance.
The NYSC director-general said the suspended 2020 Batch ‘A’ Stream One orientation course would be completed, when the scheme received the green light from the PTF.
He also briefed Ihekweazu on the various COVID-19 interventions made by the scheme especially through corps members’ activities all over the country, including sensitisation, production and distribution of face masks.
Others, he said, are liquid soaps, hand sanitiser, automated disinfection chambers as well as automated and foot-operated liquid soap, hand sanitiser and water dispenser.
Ibrahim therefore solicited the PTF’s support in the funding of mass production of the automated disinfection chambers for use in all the NYSC orientation camps.
He commended the NCDC for its role in the overall national efforts at containing the COVID-19.
Responding, Ihekweazu commended NYSC for its support to the fight against the Coronavirus pandemic through corps member’s activities.
He particularly expressed delight at the fabrication of hand washing machines and production of disinfectants among other interventions.
Ihekweazu, who praised the contributions of the scheme to the unity and development of the country, stressed that it deserved every form of support to enable it succeed.
The NCDC boss assured that the proposals presented by the NYSC director-general would be studied and recommendations made to the appropriate authorities. (NAN)
June 10, 2020
Tonto Dikeh’s ex-husband, Churchill, subtly shades her on her birthday
Tonto Dikeh’s ex husband, Olakunle Churchill has stylishly shaded Tonto in a birthday message he wrote to his new lover on Instagram. Coincidentally, Tonto Dikeh and Churchill‘s lover share the same birthday day and he decided to celebrate his new found love.
According to Churchill, his new lover is a quite queen and she deserves to have a special day. In his words;
“Make sure you have fun on this special birthday, because you deserve it darling! Happy Birthday. #quietqueen”
Nigerians who think he is stylishly shading his ex-wife and mother of his son, Tonto took to the comment section to react his birthday message to his new lover.
See some reactions below;
gracx222 wrote “Who come be #loudqueen or #loudking sir ?”
anna_kennedy22 wrote “Happy birthday our quiet queen, quiet queen got me”
brilliantine8shaped wrote “THAT HASHTAG LOOKS LIKE A SHADE BUT WHAT DO I KNOW”
mz_diana007 wrote “Which one be quiet queen again”
tunmishe25 wrote “You’re still not mature”
June 10, 2020
Nigerians react to Hushpuppi’s alleged arrest
Nigerians have taken to social media in reaction to the news that Dubai based big boy Hushpuppi has been arrested by Interpol.
The arrest is said to be linked to a fraud on the unemployment insurance program if states in America.
While the report is yet to be confirmed, Nigerians took to social media as seen below.
@aproko_doctor wrote: “I’m happy that Hushpuppi has been caught. Alot of young people wanted his levels OF questionable wealth, at least now they know there are consequences Did you think his money was legit? If you do, I have one cream to sell to you that enlarges your pinis with one single rub.
@MrOdanz: “Today is just one of those days that Nigerians will frown at fraud, ramble about how fraud is evil. But deep down they’ve always wished to have Hushpuppi‘s money, they admire Diezani, Mompha and other fraudsters. But let’s act all saintly today and condemn fraud and corruption”.
Selfcare Queen: “
Hushpuppi. They must not release the werey oh. Oloshi fi 7m ra bata metta. Money that can change my life for good and my generation’s”
@saintanosike: “You an idiot if you say pray for Hushpuppi You are an idiot to say people are praying for Hushpuppi downfall You don’t go about ripping people off their hard earned money and expect to live a fulfilled life It is plain evil…Fraud is Fraud Stop giving Nigeria a bad name!!!”
June 10, 2020
Tonto Dikeh receives N17m car gift as she celebrates 35th birthday
Controversial Nollywood actress and single mum of one, Tonto Dikeh received two car gifts on her 35th birthday yesterday!
The mother of one made this known on her official Instagram page.
Taking to her verified page, she shared a video of one of the car and revealed the Mercedes Benz was a birthday gift from a company she holds an ambassadorial deal with, @Pretiwomannn.
Tonto Dikeh also noted that she has received two car gifts already making her a proud owner of six cars
Dikeh’s latest car is a 2019 Mercedes Benz C300 4matic.
According to German car website, Kitchener Waterloo, the car goes for about $44,000 which is N17M.
June 10, 2020
Mike Edwards condemns Mercy and Venita for disgracing Ella on TV
BBNaija ex housemate and president of Cruisetopia team, Mike Edwards has condemned Mercy and Venita for disgracing Ella during the Reunion show on Tv.
According to the soon to be father, he thinks people should not dine with whoever is going to brag about feeding them.
Recall that during the BBNaija reunion show that was aired yesterday night, Venita and Mercy disgraced Ella by calling her a a beggar, bipolar and a Chameleon. Mercy also asked if Ella does drugs because she does not know why she keeps begging money from everyone. Ella who could not contain the embarrassment broke into tears and left the show in anger.
Reacting to this, Mike tweeted “Never eat with someone who will brag about giving you a plate. Agree or disagree???”
June 10, 2020
DJ Cuppy joins the Black Lives Matter protest
DJ Cuppy has taken to the streets in the UK in protests against the racial injustices suffered by blacks all over the world.
She joined the Black Lives Matter group in protest after George Floyd was brutally killed while getting arrested by cops in Minnesota.
DJ Cuppy stated that she won’t have been able to live with herself had it been she didn’t lend support to the campaign against racism.
She shared a picture showing her at the protest ground and with a face mask on.
She wrote: “I honestly thought of so many reasons to not protest, but the truth is I wouldn’t be able to live with myself if I didn’t go and support! Isaiah 1:17. Straight after my radio show today, I joined my brothers and sisters who are protesting against racial injustice faced by black people globally. I’m also taking this moment to stand against gender-based violence and sexual assault taking place in Nigeria. Together we MUST do better #BlackLivesMatter #SayNoToRape”.
Her participation comes just days after her rumoured boyfriend, World Heavyweight Boxing Champion, Anthony Joshua, was spotted alongside some Black Lives Matter protesters.
June 10, 2020
‘Good deeds should be done with intention not for attention’ says Tacha as she slammed Venita for disgracing Ella
Controversial BBNaija housemate, Tacha has intervened in the ongoing drama between Venita, Ella and Mercy. Recall that Venita and Mercy disgraced Ella during the Reunion show that aired last night by calling her a beggar, Bipolar and a chameleon.
Tacha has reacted to the drama and according to her, good deeds should be done with intention and not for attention. In her words;
“When you lend a helping hand out of GENUINE CONCERN, you don’t BRAG about how much of a good person you are.. GOOD DEEDS should be DONE with INTENTION not for ATTENTION
Recall that few hours ago, Mike Edwards also condemned what Venita and Mercy did to Ella on the reunion show. He finally came to a conclusion that no one deserves to eat with someone who will brag about feeding them.
June 10, 2020
Tonto Dikeh counts her blessings as she celebrates birthday
Popular actress Tonto Dikeh who is celebrating her 35th birthday today has given reasons why she’ss the happiest woman on earth.
According to her, at the age of 35, she has been able to own a home in an expensive neighbourhood with five cars.
She also revealed that she runs 3 businesses and has an appointment with the government.
Tonto Dikeh wrote: “When I say this year I am the happiest do believe me.
I have acquired so much in silence and I’m super proud of where I am today..
My birthday GIFTS for myself this year is a Dream come true, it’s everything and more..ITS A GOAL BABY.
I’m grateful, we have everything
-A HOME IN THE MOST EXPENSIVE NEIGHBORHOOD IN NIGERIA
-4 BRAND NEW CARS I DONT EVEN KNOW WHO TO DRIVE THEM ALL and that’s asides MY BENTLEY
-3NEW BUSINESSES(I can’t Shout)
-2OFFICAL APPOINTMENT UNDER THE PRESIDENCY.
(DIRECTOR OF WOMEN, SAVE NIGERIA PROJECT, AND A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE COMMUNITY OF YOUTH MOBILIZATION AND SENITIZERATION for his excellency)
-And A Man who Loves is very inch of me he made me his forever…His girlKINGTONTO #MRS #HAPPYWOMAN #HISBABY”.
June 10, 2020
Operation Accord: Military airstrike kills several bandits in Zamfara
The Defence Headquarters says the Air Component of Operation Hadarin Daji has destroyed another bandits’ camp and killed several of the criminals at Kwayanbana Forest in Zamfara.
The Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. John Enenche, in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja, said the airstrike was carried out on June 7, in continuation of air operations being conducted under Operation Accord.
Enenche said the feat was achieved after intelligence reports and series of Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions established that some makeshift structures were hidden under the dense forest vegetation.
He said intelligence report also revealed that the caves in the surrounding high grounds served as hideout for the bandits and their notorious kingpin, Dogo Gede.
According to him, the Air Component dispatched a force package of attack aircraft and helicopter gunships to engage the location, leading to the destruction of the makeshift structures as well as killing of several bandits.
“The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshall Sadiq Abubakar, commended the Air Component of Operation Hadarin Daji for their professionalism.
“He urges them to remain resolute in the conduct of air strikes whilst continuing to provide close air support for ongoing ground operations in order to eradicate all bandits.
“This is aimed at accomplishing the directives of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Gabriel Olonisakin, to restore normalcy in the North West and North Central zones of the country,” he said. (NAN)
June 9, 2020
Resident doctors threaten nationwide indefinite strike
The Association of Resident Doctors (ARD), University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH) chapter, on Monday urged the Federal Government to pay their allowances to avoid industrial action.
Dr Lanre Olosunde, the branch President of ARD, in statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ilorin warned that the strike would commence on June 15, if their demand was not addressed
Olosunde said that health workers were poorly paid in spite the hazard encountered with the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, incurring extra expenses and facing greater health risks.
According to him, the federal government wants to stall and if possible renege on agreement signed to pay hazard allowance to health workers.
“There is no better time for a government to prioritise health, workers and institutions.
”It is seven-days to a national indefinite strike by resident doctors. This strike is avertable if the government honours the agreement.
“The government should not be insensitive to doctors who have been in the front line especially in the on-going battle against COVID-19.
“Resident doctors constitute one of the major human power driving the healthcare of the nation,” the local ARD president said.
Olosunde said that many doctors have died in the line of duty after been exposed to dangerous diseases, urging government to do the needful.
“We have negotiated like gentlemen over and over again, but we have been left with no other option than to speak out loud and clear with a strike since the government has refused to do the needful,” he said.
Olosunde noted that the implications of being a health worker in the COVID-19 crisis was that while others stayed at home during the lock down, health workers went to work. (NAN)
June 9, 2020