9 Cameroonian migrants arrested for illegal entry into Cross River state

The Nigeria Immigration Service in Cross River State has arrested nine Cameroonians and four Nigerians for illegal entry into the country through the waterways and for contravening the Federal Government's "stay home order” to contain the spread of Covid-19 pandemic.

The Comptroller of immigration in the state, Okey Ezugwu, who confirmed the incident, said that his men made the arrest on Thursday, during a routine border patrol at Mfum Border in Etung and Ikang Border Post in Bakassi Local Government Areas.

Eight of the Cameroonians were arrested at the Mfum Border in Etung, while one was arrested at Ikang Border alongside four Nigerians.

Ezugwu said NIS had to embark on “ show of force” within Calabar metropolis to ensure that no foreigner or any Nigerian is allowed to enter or leave the country at the moment.

“Before this kind of movement can take place, there must have been connivance, especially with the local communities," he said.

He urged border communities to assist NIS police the borders , adding that whatever affects one Nigerian at this period affects the whole country.

Ezugwu said he will take up the matter with the traditional ruler of Ajarsor in Mfum Border to ensure that such a route is not used again for illegal immigration.

9 Cameroonian migrants arrested for illegal entry into Cross River state

The Nigeria Immigration Service in Cross River State has arrested nine Cameroonians and four Nigerians for illegal entry into the country through the waterways and for contravening the Federal Government's "stay home order” to contain the spread of Covid-19 pandemic.

The Comptroller of immigration in the state, Okey Ezugwu, who confirmed the incident, said that his men made the arrest on Thursday, during a routine border patrol at Mfum Border in Etung and Ikang Border Post in Bakassi Local Government Areas.

Eight of the Cameroonians were arrested at the Mfum Border in Etung, while one was arrested at Ikang Border alongside four Nigerians.

Ezugwu said NIS had to embark on “ show of force” within Calabar metropolis to ensure that no foreigner or any Nigerian is allowed to enter or leave the country at the moment.

“Before this kind of movement can take place, there must have been connivance, especially with the local communities," he said.

He urged border communities to assist NIS police the borders , adding that whatever affects one Nigerian at this period affects the whole country.

Ezugwu said he will take up the matter with the traditional ruler of Ajarsor in Mfum Border to ensure that such a route is not used again for illegal immigration.

Chinese Doctors and Nurses arriving Nigeria will have no physical contact with Coronavirus patients - Speaker, Femi Gbajabiamila

Speaker of Nigeria's House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila has shared details of his meeting with the two Ministers in charge of Health in country, following concerns expressed by indigenous medical practitioners and many Nigerians on the engagement of Chinese Doctors and Nurses for the management of COVID-19 in Nigeria.

Recall the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) had rejected plans by the Federal Government to invite an 18-member Chinese medical team to help Nigeria in her fight against the deadly Coronavirus.

NMA President, Francis Faduyile had described the move as a "misplaced priority and a thing of embarrassment to the membership of the Association and other health workers, who are giving their best in the fight against Covid-19 pandemic under deplorable working conditions."

Gbajabiamila who met with the Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanie and Minister of State for Health, Adeleke Olorunnimbe Mamora after some Nigerian doctors rejected the plan, stated that he extracted the following commitments from them; 

1. The Doctors and Nurses will follow the protocol and be quarantined for 14 days once they arrive in Nigeria

2. The Doctors and Nurses will at no time have any physical contact with any patient

3. There will be strict compliance with all relevant immigration laws regarding work permits. We remain vigilant and Our engagment continues.

Chinese Doctors and Nurses arriving Nigeria will have no physical contact with Coronavirus patients - Speaker, Femi Gbajabiamila

Speaker of Nigeria's House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila has shared details of his meeting with the two Ministers in charge of Health in country, following concerns expressed by indigenous medical practitioners and many Nigerians on the engagement of Chinese Doctors and Nurses for the management of COVID-19 in Nigeria.

Recall the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) had rejected plans by the Federal Government to invite an 18-member Chinese medical team to help Nigeria in her fight against the deadly Coronavirus.

NMA President, Francis Faduyile had described the move as a "misplaced priority and a thing of embarrassment to the membership of the Association and other health workers, who are giving their best in the fight against Covid-19 pandemic under deplorable working conditions."

Gbajabiamila who met with the Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanie and Minister of State for Health, Adeleke Olorunnimbe Mamora after some Nigerian doctors rejected the plan, stated that he extracted the following commitments from them; 

1. The Doctors and Nurses will follow the protocol and be quarantined for 14 days once they arrive in Nigeria

2. The Doctors and Nurses will at no time have any physical contact with any patient

3. There will be strict compliance with all relevant immigration laws regarding work permits. We remain vigilant and Our engagment continues.

Three Nigerian nationals arrested in India with 2.4 Kg of heroin

The Haryana Police have arrested three Nigerian nationals from Delhi and seized 2.4 kg heroin worth crores of rupees from their possession.

A spokesperson of the Haryana Police identified the accused as Alor Chukwudi Henary, Emmuel and Nicholas Chidebere Paul, who al reside in Delhi.

"The crackdown on these drug peddlers was made by Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). The initial investigation has revealed that Emmuel was staying in India illegally as he failed to produce any document about passport or visa. Meanwhile, the visa of accused Nicholas had expired on April 3, 2020," the spokesperson said.

All the three Nigerian nationals were allegedly found supplying heroin during an investigation of a case registered on March 30 at Tauru Police Station where two youth namely -- Rafeeq and Mubariq -- were arrested after being charged with the NDPS Act.

During the earlier investigation, the police arrested a middleman identified as Sonu from Palwal. He revealed the names of the Nigerian nationals supplying heroin.

Based on his information, the police was able to arrest the three Nigerians and reportedly recovered 991 gram heroin from Alor, 982 gram heroin from Emmuel and 427 gram heroin from Nicholas.

The Nigerians have been booked under relevant provisions of the NDPS Act.

Three Nigerian nationals arrested in India with 2.4 Kg of heroin

The Haryana Police have arrested three Nigerian nationals from Delhi and seized 2.4 kg heroin worth crores of rupees from their possession.

A spokesperson of the Haryana Police identified the accused as Alor Chukwudi Henary, Emmuel and Nicholas Chidebere Paul, who al reside in Delhi.

"The crackdown on these drug peddlers was made by Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). The initial investigation has revealed that Emmuel was staying in India illegally as he failed to produce any document about passport or visa. Meanwhile, the visa of accused Nicholas had expired on April 3, 2020," the spokesperson said.

All the three Nigerian nationals were allegedly found supplying heroin during an investigation of a case registered on March 30 at Tauru Police Station where two youth namely -- Rafeeq and Mubariq -- were arrested after being charged with the NDPS Act.

During the earlier investigation, the police arrested a middleman identified as Sonu from Palwal. He revealed the names of the Nigerian nationals supplying heroin.

Based on his information, the police was able to arrest the three Nigerians and reportedly recovered 991 gram heroin from Alor, 982 gram heroin from Emmuel and 427 gram heroin from Nicholas.

The Nigerians have been booked under relevant provisions of the NDPS Act.

What if Davido is the antidote to Corona virus? Fans reacts as he claims to be negative (Photos)

Davido took to his handle confirming his second test for Covid-19. According to him, he tested negative to the report.

Read funny post from some of his fans.

What if Davido is the antidote to Corona virus? Fans reacts as he claims to be negative (Photos)

Davido took to his handle confirming his second test for Covid-19. According to him, he tested negative to the report.

Read funny post from some of his fans.

He's still begging me to accept his proposal even with Coro in town- Ifuennada

Ifuennada as we all know as one of the #bbn contest took to her instapage flattering kemen's proposal which none  of us have no idea about. Maybe something big is cooking up between this two. But here's the full gist

Back when @kemenfitness wanted to die on my matter... HesH still begging me to accept his proposal even with Coro in town...😫 Kemen leave me na, I use God nam beg you, you're just like a Brother to me, nothing more.

He's still begging me to accept his proposal even with Coro in town- Ifuennada

Ifuennada as we all know as one of the #bbn contest took to her instapage flattering kemen's proposal which none  of us have no idea about. Maybe something big is cooking up between this two. But here's the full gist

Back when @kemenfitness wanted to die on my matter... HesH still begging me to accept his proposal even with Coro in town...😫 Kemen leave me na, I use God nam beg you, you're just like a Brother to me, nothing more.

Report of two people dying after attending the birthday party of Ambassador Oguntade which I also attended is a rumour - Dele Momodu

Nigerian media personality, Dele Momodu has reacted to report of two people dying after attending the 80th birthday party of the Nigerian High Commissioner in the United Kingdom, Justice George Oguntade on March 10, 2020. 

Punch had reported that some prominent Nigerians including billionaire industrialist Chief Razak Akanni Okoya and his wife Shade, Chief Olusegun Osoba, a Nigerian journalist and politician, the Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun and his wife, Bamidele; a veteran musician, Ebenezer Obey-Fabiyi; a popular businesswoman, Bola Shagaya and others who attended the birthday party went into self-isolation for coronavirus upon returning to Nigeria. 

The report also stated that Chief Osoba who confirmed that two people died after attending the party, insisted that unnecessary alarm was being raised.

However reacting to the report, Dele Momodu stated that the claim that trailed the birthday party he attended with other prominent Nigerians in the UK are all rumours. He also revealed that only one name 'Mr Rotimi Adigun' has been mentioned repeatedly with his picture, but no member of his family has confirmed his death.

He disclosed that has been waiting patiently for the name of the second man who purportedly died and his picture. Momodu added that he is not in isolation as he attended the birthday party in London 16 days ago. 

He wrote; 

I have just read the story in Punch newspaper that two people died after Justice George Oguntade's 80th birthday celebration in London. It remains a rumour. Only one name Mr ROTIMI ADIGUN has been mentioned repeatedly with his picture. And no member of his family has come out to say what killed him officially. I have waited patiently for the name of the second man who purportedly died and his picture like they did for Mr Adigun and also the autopsy result, so that I can personally commiserate with his family.

These are weighty stories and I can feel the pains of members of the families when the dead is/are not allowed to rest in peace as a result of some raging satanic rumours.

I even read someone today who claimed to have spoken to the late Mr Adigun's wife. But the same person said the party took place on March 14, 2020. But it was on March 10. I know because I attended.

I'm not in isolation because I attended a party in London 16 days ago. I'm in isolation because I respect the appeal from the Lagos State government for everyone to stay at home because it is the proper thing for all of us to do at this dangerous moment, whether you ever travelled or not. And I plan to make the best use of this unprecedented holiday...

Best wishes to you all.

 LIB reported earlier that Shade Okoya, wife of billionaire industrialist Chief Razak Akanni Okoya also debunked the claim. She stated that none of the guests have shown symptoms of coronavirus upon their return from the birthday party in the UK.