Lai Mohammed explains why N15b donated by private Nigerians and companies can't be shared to all Nigerian

Lai Mohammed, Nigeria's Minister of Information, has explained why the Federal government cannot share to Nigerians the funds donated by private Nigerians and organizations for the fight against COVID19.

Over N15 billion have been donated by private Nigerians and organizations under the auspice ''COVID-19 Relief Fund''.

Nigerians have called on the government to share the N15 billion donated as palliatives during the lockdown over the Coronavirus pandemic.

Reacting to this call, the Minister who was featured on a Radio Nigeria programme yesterday April 14, said the Federal government does not have the power to distriubute such funds. He explained that the private individuals and organizations came together to donate the funds and asked the Federal government how they can help to effectively fight the pandemic.

Lai Mohammed said the Federal government has advised the private individuals to use their donations to help develop the healthcare infrastructure in the country.

“The private sector donors are not giving any cash to the federal government and they have made this clear to the people. They said they will support the fight against the pandemic by asking government where they want healthcare infrastructure to be provided. 

What government has done is to request them to build a 30-bed isolation ward and a 10-bed Intensive Care Unit in each state in the country. In addition, the federal government has given them a list of equipment and commodities that will also be needed. Therefore, the issue of using their donations to provide palliative cannot arise.” Lai said

Lai Mohammed explains why N15b donated by private Nigerians and companies can't be shared to all Nigerian

Lai Mohammed, Nigeria's Minister of Information, has explained why the Federal government cannot share to Nigerians the funds donated by private Nigerians and organizations for the fight against COVID19.

Over N15 billion have been donated by private Nigerians and organizations under the auspice ''COVID-19 Relief Fund''.

Nigerians have called on the government to share the N15 billion donated as palliatives during the lockdown over the Coronavirus pandemic.

Reacting to this call, the Minister who was featured on a Radio Nigeria programme yesterday April 14, said the Federal government does not have the power to distriubute such funds. He explained that the private individuals and organizations came together to donate the funds and asked the Federal government how they can help to effectively fight the pandemic.

Lai Mohammed said the Federal government has advised the private individuals to use their donations to help develop the healthcare infrastructure in the country.

“The private sector donors are not giving any cash to the federal government and they have made this clear to the people. They said they will support the fight against the pandemic by asking government where they want healthcare infrastructure to be provided. 

What government has done is to request them to build a 30-bed isolation ward and a 10-bed Intensive Care Unit in each state in the country. In addition, the federal government has given them a list of equipment and commodities that will also be needed. Therefore, the issue of using their donations to provide palliative cannot arise.” Lai said

Former Adamawa Council Chairman killed in midnight attack

Sabastine Kaikai, the former Transition Management Committee chairman of Ganye local government area was killed in an attacked launched in the early hours of Tuesday April 14. 

Though why the gunmen killed the late politician is yet to be deciphered, it was however gathered that the former council chairman was killed in his village, Kaikai, in Ganye LGA of Adamawa State. 

Sabastine was in his village for the Easter holiday when the gunmen struck. A neighbour said; 

“The gunmen came in the middle of the night shooting into the air and rushing to his house.

“He struggled to sneak out of his residence, but they got him. They killed him instantly.”

Ganye local government Information Officer, Mr Kabiru Njidda also confirmed the murder incident. 

Njidda said; 

“The corpse of the late former chairman has been brought to the Ganye General Hospital mortuary."

The Nation reported that the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the state, DSP Suleiman Nguroje said the command had responded by sending its men after the killers. The police team were deployed to ensure the arrest of the suspects

Former Adamawa Council Chairman killed in midnight attack

Sabastine Kaikai, the former Transition Management Committee chairman of Ganye local government area was killed in an attacked launched in the early hours of Tuesday April 14. 

Though why the gunmen killed the late politician is yet to be deciphered, it was however gathered that the former council chairman was killed in his village, Kaikai, in Ganye LGA of Adamawa State. 

Sabastine was in his village for the Easter holiday when the gunmen struck. A neighbour said; 

“The gunmen came in the middle of the night shooting into the air and rushing to his house.

“He struggled to sneak out of his residence, but they got him. They killed him instantly.”

Ganye local government Information Officer, Mr Kabiru Njidda also confirmed the murder incident. 

Njidda said; 

“The corpse of the late former chairman has been brought to the Ganye General Hospital mortuary."

The Nation reported that the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the state, DSP Suleiman Nguroje said the command had responded by sending its men after the killers. The police team were deployed to ensure the arrest of the suspects

Donald Trump trolls Democrats as Bernie Sanders drops out of presidential race

Donald Trump reacted to Bernie Sanders dropping out of the presidential race by trolling Democrats and taking a dig at Elizabeth Warren who dropped out of the race earlier.

In a tweet shared after Bernie Sanders' announcement, Trump also invited Sanders supporters to join the Republican party.

Sanders announced he was dropping out Wednesday morning after staying in the race for weeks against Joe Biden.

Afterwards, Trump mockingly tweeted, “Bernie Sanders is OUT! Thank you to Elizabeth Warren. If not for her, Bernie would have won almost every state on Super Tuesday! This ended just like the Democrats & the DNC wanted, same as the Crooked Hillary fiasco. The Bernie people should come to the Republican Party, TRADE!"

Donald Trump trolls Democrats as Bernie Sanders drops out of presidential race

Donald Trump reacted to Bernie Sanders dropping out of the presidential race by trolling Democrats and taking a dig at Elizabeth Warren who dropped out of the race earlier.

In a tweet shared after Bernie Sanders' announcement, Trump also invited Sanders supporters to join the Republican party.

Sanders announced he was dropping out Wednesday morning after staying in the race for weeks against Joe Biden.

Afterwards, Trump mockingly tweeted, “Bernie Sanders is OUT! Thank you to Elizabeth Warren. If not for her, Bernie would have won almost every state on Super Tuesday! This ended just like the Democrats & the DNC wanted, same as the Crooked Hillary fiasco. The Bernie people should come to the Republican Party, TRADE!"

Celebrities call for arrest of journalists and security operatives swarming around Funke Akindele and JJC Skillz while being arraigned in court (video)

Some Nigerian celebrities have called for the arrest of journalists and security operatives spotted swarming around Funke Akindele and JJC Skillz while being arraigned in court today April 6, for violating a lockdown order on public gathering after they hosted a house party. 

LIB reported earlier that the couple were handed a fine of N100,000 each and also sentenced to 14 days community service, three hours per day excluding Saturday and Sunday.

Reacting to the video which emerged after Funke Akindele and JJC were arraigned, some Nigerian celebrities accused those spotted in the video of violating the social distancing policy and ban on public gathering of more than 20 people. 

Here is the video below;

Actress Opeyemi Aiyeola wrote; 

Ok the Bello’s @funkejenifaakindele n @jjcskillz are being persecuted for breaking the law. Correct they shld be persecuted but ejor making a show at this extremely delicate n sensitive time of a pandemic is what I don’t understand. Are these people not more than 20?
Where’s the practice of social distancing? Whose breaking the law now?
Shldnt everyone in the video or the gatherer of the gathering be persecuted as well? tori eleyi o ye mi o.
Everyone in this video should be rounded up and put in isolation. Government risking people’s lives, just to show they are working. Ko buru!
Which way Nigeria ??
Naija n show off mentality
The guilty judging the guilty!
Social distancing
Face mask
Stay home to stay safe
Covid-19 spread
@jidesanwoolu pls sir look into this !

Instagram comedian, Mr Macaroni wrote; 

Funke Akindele in court!!! Wait, isn’t this the exact same reason she was arrested ?
Who will arrest those in this video now?

Actress Beverly Naya wrote; 

Imagine being prosecuted for breaking a law only to be surrounded by a swarm of people breaking the exact same law. Weird times! Break the law to enforce it? Smh!

Actress  Iyabo Ojo wrote; 

What happened was wrong no doubt, however, we're all humans and no one is perfect, .
So on her behalf & hubby I apologise once again
.
It's going to be ok dear, stay strong @funkejenifaakindele @jjcskillz this shall pass ..
.
Moreover, I will like to bring to your notice sir, that everyone most especially the media personnel who went to court today on this issue should all be quarantined bcos there was no social distancing in display. Thank you sir @jidesanwoolu

Celebrities call for arrest of journalists and security operatives swarming around Funke Akindele and JJC Skillz while being arraigned in court (video)

Some Nigerian celebrities have called for the arrest of journalists and security operatives spotted swarming around Funke Akindele and JJC Skillz while being arraigned in court today April 6, for violating a lockdown order on public gathering after they hosted a house party. 

LIB reported earlier that the couple were handed a fine of N100,000 each and also sentenced to 14 days community service, three hours per day excluding Saturday and Sunday.

Reacting to the video which emerged after Funke Akindele and JJC were arraigned, some Nigerian celebrities accused those spotted in the video of violating the social distancing policy and ban on public gathering of more than 20 people. 

Here is the video below;

Actress Opeyemi Aiyeola wrote; 

Ok the Bello’s @funkejenifaakindele n @jjcskillz are being persecuted for breaking the law. Correct they shld be persecuted but ejor making a show at this extremely delicate n sensitive time of a pandemic is what I don’t understand. Are these people not more than 20?
Where’s the practice of social distancing? Whose breaking the law now?
Shldnt everyone in the video or the gatherer of the gathering be persecuted as well? tori eleyi o ye mi o.
Everyone in this video should be rounded up and put in isolation. Government risking people’s lives, just to show they are working. Ko buru!
Which way Nigeria ??
Naija n show off mentality
The guilty judging the guilty!
Social distancing
Face mask
Stay home to stay safe
Covid-19 spread
@jidesanwoolu pls sir look into this !

Instagram comedian, Mr Macaroni wrote; 

Funke Akindele in court!!! Wait, isn’t this the exact same reason she was arrested ?
Who will arrest those in this video now?

Actress Beverly Naya wrote; 

Imagine being prosecuted for breaking a law only to be surrounded by a swarm of people breaking the exact same law. Weird times! Break the law to enforce it? Smh!

Actress  Iyabo Ojo wrote; 

What happened was wrong no doubt, however, we're all humans and no one is perfect, .
So on her behalf & hubby I apologise once again
.
It's going to be ok dear, stay strong @funkejenifaakindele @jjcskillz this shall pass ..
.
Moreover, I will like to bring to your notice sir, that everyone most especially the media personnel who went to court today on this issue should all be quarantined bcos there was no social distancing in display. Thank you sir @jidesanwoolu

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.