The Nigerian Government has confirmed the second death from coronavirus (COVID-19) in the country. The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, announced this on Monday during the Presidential Task Force Briefing on COVID-19 in Abuja, the nation’s capital. He said, “Till date, three persons have been discharged after successful treatment. But sadly, another fatality was recorded over the weekend in the person of a patient who had severe underlying illnesses. “We have intensified contact tracing and our strategy remains to promptly detect cases, isolate them, and follow up with their contacts and also isolate and treat, in order to reduce the spread of the infection.” “As of today, the 30th of March, 2020, we have recorded 111 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Nigeria of which 68 are in Lagos, 21 in the FCT, seven in Oyo, three in Ogun, two in Bauchi, two in Edo, two in Osun, two in Enugu, and one each in Benue, Ekiti, Kaduna and Rivers States,” Ehanire added. He stressed that Nigeria has 111 confirmed cases of COVID-19, saying a majority of them were persons who came in from overseas. According to the health minister, the highest number of confirmed cases are in Lagos and Abuja because they serve as the major gateways to the country. He also informed the gathering that all retired but able-bodied staff of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and the Federal Ministry of Health were being recalled. Ehanire warned Nigerians to protect the elderly among them, as well as those having underlying health issues as they were the most vulnerable. In his opening remarks, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, informed the audience that the briefing would be a daily event. He explained that the purpose was to give an update and minimise the incidence of fake news in the country. Mustapha stressed that the briefing would be the only approved briefing of the task force, although appearances on TV by relevant members would be allowed. He announced that President Muhammadu Buhari has constituted a committee headed by the Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, to care for the economic challenges that the situation may bring for the time being. The SGF also clarified the controversy triggered by the restriction of movement in Lagos and Ogun States, as well as the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). He allayed the fear of Nigerians, saying workers in the financial institutions were not included in the stay-at-home order declared by the President in his Sunday broadcast to the nation.

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Miss Chioma Joy Okonkwo, from Imo State,  a graduate of Mass communication 

Emerged the winner for the 3rd edition of Face Of Charity Nigeria contest. 

Miss Leam Mercy from kaduna state emerged 1st runner-up 

While Miss Adesanya Temiloluwa Abigail from Ogun state emerged 2nd runner-up. 

According to the management of House Of Onyin  (organizer of FCN) 

Face Of Charity Nigeria focus on solving two basic problems in the society,  "mindset revolution and unemployment ". We believe that great positive thinkers are great world changers and that unemployment can be reduced through the acquisition of various skills. 

The founder Ndimele Gift expressed appreciation to God almighty who made FCN 2020 a success and also thanks all FCN fans for believing in us. 

Face Of Charity Nigeria has become a yearly event which starts its registration every January and host its final show every March

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Oyo State Governor, Mr Seyi Makinde has imposed a dusk to dawn curfew on the state following the confirmation of two new cases of covid-19 in the state.

The governor also announced the suspension of all inter-state travel from and into the state while also banning gathering of more than 10 people. In a press release signed by him, he reeled out the new policy by the covid-19 taskforce as follows; 1. The COVID-19 confirmation test for two suspected cases have come back POSITIVE. The isolation process has been initiated. 84 Persons of Interest have been identified, and contact tracing and collection of samples have commenced. 2. The state’s diagnostic centre set up in collaboration with the University College Hospital is now ready. The Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) certification is still pending but the Director-General of NCDC has made a pre-statement about the molecular laboratory in Oyo State. 3. The index case remains stable and is still under observation in the isolation unit at Agbami Chest Centre, Jericho. The number of confirmed cases in Oyo State is now three. 4. As a result of this, I have directed that the following additional measures be put in place: a dusk to dawn curfew (7 PM to 6 AM); no gatherings of more than ten people should be held anywhere in Oyo State. From Sunday night, March 29, 2020, all markets will be closed except those selling perishable food items. 5. Also, inter-state transportation into and out of the state will be suspended except vehicles carrying food items, medical, pharmaceutical and petroleum products. This takes effect from Sunday night, March 29, 2020. All measures will be reviewed on a weekly basis. 6. As part of our COVID-19 sensitization programme, over 30,000 handbills in English, Igbo, Yoruba and Hausa have been produced for distribution. 7. We thank NPG Farms and Hatcheries for their donation of 1000 X 100 ml and 100 X 500 ml hand sanitizers to Oyo State. These will be distributed in markets from tomorrow.

Davido’s Fiance, Chioma Avril Rowland, has tested positive for coronavirus, Davido announced on his social media pages.



Hey everyone ! I came back recently from America after cancelling tour. My fiancé Chioma also came back from London recently with our baby.

We had no symptoms and still both feel perfectly fine but because of our recent travel history we decided to take ourselves and our all close associates we’ve come in recent contact with for the COVID-19 test on the 25th of March.

Unfortunately, my fiancé’s results came back positive while all 31 others tested have come back negative including our baby.



We are however doing perfectly fine and she is even still yet to show any symptoms whatsoever.

She is now being quarantined and I have also gone into full self isolation for the minimum 14 days.

I want to use this opportunity to thank you all for your endless love and prayers in advance and to urge everyone to please stay at home as as we control the spread of this virus! Together we can beat this!

Love, D Red heart

Hey everyone ! I came back recently from America after cancelling tour. My fiancé Chioma also came back from London recently with our baby. We had no symptoms and still both feel perfectly fine but because of our recent travel history we decided to take ourselves and our all 1/2

— Davido (@davido) March 27, 2020

Access Bank has shut down on of its branches in Victoria Island, Lagos after a certain ‘individual’ who visited the branch some days backtested positive for Coronavirus. Making the announcement on Twitter, the bank wrote ; The health of all our stakeholders remains paramount at Access Bank Plc, as we are adopting all necessary measures to ensure your safety at this time. Read their full statement below ;

The artiste is always vocal about a variety of topics, from the failure of the government to help its citizens, to human interest matters.

Taking to Twitter, Erigga advised young promising men who work hard legitimately to not consider dating a girl who has been dumped by a cyber fraudster also known as Yahoo boy.

He wrote; “As a young promising man when de hustle legit , no date any girl when yahoo boy dump oh.”

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Nigerian singer, Davido, has finally revealed the face of his son, David Adedeji Adeleke Jr. On the 20th of October 2019, Davido and Chioma welcomed their first child together. Since then the pop star has been sharing snaps of the young lad, though without revealing his face. The father of three has finally revealed his son’s face and he is truly adorable. David Adedeji Adeleke Jr, who was born in London, holds trio citizenship in Nigeria, the United Kingdom, and the US.

Juventus and France midfielder, Blaise Matuidi is the lastest footballer to test positive for the coronavirus. A statement on the club’s website read: “Blaise Matuidi has undergone medical tests that have revealed his positivity to the Coronavirus-COVID-19. “The player, as of Wednesday 11 March, has been involuntary home isolation. He will continue to be monitored and will follow the same regime. He is well and is asymptomatic.”

The 32-year-old french football star is the second Juventus player to test positive for the virus after defender Daniele Rugani. 

The National Youth Service Corps has asked corps members currently in orientation camps across the country to vacate the camps over coronavirus fears.

The virus has killed over 7000 persons globally and yesterday, a third case was confirmed Positive in Lagos State. According to The Guardian, the corps members in Lagos camp were told on Wednesday morning to leave the camp immediately after receiving their letters to their places of primary assignment and transport allowance. The camps opened last Tuesday and usually last for three weeks.