Lagos State doctors begin indefinite strike over police harassment

The Nigerian Medical Association in Lagos has directed its members to immediately proceed on an indefinite sit-at-home strike starting from 6.00p.m on Wednesday.

The NMA leaders said that their decision was as a result of the conflicting directives by the state government and law enforcement agents on the status of essential workers, including doctors and other health workers.

The doctors also said that their action was necessitated following incessant harassment of healthcare workers in Lagos by the security agents.

“The Lagos State Branch of the NMA has resolved that it is presently unsafe for its members to continue to provide healthcare services under the present confused arrangement.

We resolve that all doctors under the auspices of the Nigerian Medical Association in Lagos to proceed on a sit-at-home starting from 6.00p.m today, May 20, indefinitely.

Until such time when the state government and the Commissioner of Police, are clear on how they wish to operationalise the lockdown/restriction of ongoing lockdown/movement restrictions, (but) the Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, Mr. Hakeem Odumosu, has been issuing conflicting directives on social and mainstream media to the effect that essential workers, including doctors and other health workers, are NOT exempted.”

Boko Haram terrorists killed in Yobe airstrike

The Defence Headquarters says that the Air Task Force of Operation Lafiya Dole (OPLD) on Monday, neutralised scores of Boko Haram terrorists on the outskirts of Dapchi Town in Yobe.

The Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. John Enenche, who made this known in a statement on Tuesday, said the airstrike also destroyed two terrorists’ gun trucks in the attack.

Enenche said that the air operation was conducted following an attack by the terrorists in about five vehicles on Dapchi town. According to him, a Helicopter Gunship scrambled to engage the terrorists, scored direct hits on their vehicles, destroying two of them and killing the occupants.

“The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, has commended the Air Task Force for their professionalism. He also directed them to remain resolute towards eradicating the terrorists from the North East,” he said.

Oyo State Governor reveals company with high number of COVID-19 positive workers

The number of staff members of one company in Ibadan, Oyo State, who have tested positive for the coronavirus disease has increased to 63.

Governor Seyi Makinde named the company as iSON Xperiences, a customer service provider in Ibadan South West local government area of the state, in a statement on Wednesday, May 20, 2020.

The governor had first announced on Saturday, May 16, that 30 staff members from the organisation tested positive. Eight more also tested positive for the disease from the same organisation on Sunday, May 17, while another 19 positive cases were recorded on Monday, May 18.

Makinde announced in Wednesday's update that an additional six members of staff from the organisation also tested positive on Tuesday, May 19.

"The company remains shut and will be decontaminated. The Emergency Operations Centre has continued intensive contact tracing to identify persons of interest linked to members of staff in the company", he said.

Oyo has recorded a total of 143 coronavirus cases.

Exclusive: Actor arrested for allegedly stabbing his neighbor to death over electricity bill

A Nollywood actor identified as Temitayo Phillips Ogunbusola, has been arrested for allegedly stabbing his neighbor, Oladotun Johnson Opeyemito death over PHCN bill.

It was gathered that the incident happened on Saturday 17th, May,2020, at their home located at No. 4, Sebil Kazeem, Cele-Igbe, Ikotun, Lagos. Recounting how it all started, Banjo Lateef, a fellow neighbor said :

“I’m in charge of PHCN bill for the compound and I shared the bill for April to everyone in the house and we agreed that we were going to deposit some money to avoid being disconnected. Temi was owing N21,500 and the neighbors suggested that his light be cut off, but I pleaded that they should allow me talk to him to see if he would deposit some money. I went to his apartment with another tenant, Ola, and knocked twice on his door. Temi came out in anger and bashed us for knocking on his door. He said,

‘Are you mad ? Are you crazy ? Are you a police officer ?.’

An argument ensued and we came to blows. The rest of the story can be found in the screenshots.

Culled from Instablog

Big Brother Naija reality TV show set to kick off auditions for 5th season

Fans of popular reality TV show, Big Brother Naija are in for another season of mind blowing onscreen drama as Multi Choice confirms plans to kick start auditions for the show's 5th season.

According to an Instagram post shared by African Magic on Wednesday, May 20, audition dates will be announced soon. While a launch date is yet to be confirmed, the upcoming show is expected to ride on the success of previous highly successful editions.

Top on the list of questions is how organizers plan on managing the mammoth crowd that its auditions attract especially amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Here are some matching cloth and mask inspirations

Need some inspiration on just how to pair your mask with your clothes? Because, yeah, we might be in the middle of pandemic, but surely that’s not enough excuse for you to be caught slipping.

From Cross River State Governor Ben Ayade to the Inspector General of Police Mohammed Adamu, the colour-coordination game is strong with this one. Check it out.

Rosie of Ultimate Love gets brand new Lexus SUV from fans on her birthday

The co-winner of the maiden edition of Ultimate Love reality Show, Rosemary Afuwape simply known as Rosie just celebrated her 35th birthday and it is one she won’t forget in a long time.

To make her day extra special, her fans known as the “Roknation” surprised her with a brand new Lexus SUV and her fiancé, Kachi was there to capture the priceless moment.

Rosie who could not contain her excitement expressed her profound gratitude to her loyal fans and family.

COVID-19 : Dettol donates materials to Kano state

Dettol has lent a helping hand to the Kano State Government in the fight against COVID-19. The hygiene brand took to their Instagram handle to write,

"As part of our commitment to improve access to hygiene for all, and in support of the Kano State Government, we have donated Antiseptic Liquid and Antibacterial soap to the state government of Kano.

The hygiene products will be used to assist the most vulnerable groups within the State as they work to contain the spread of the COVID-19 disease.

We are committed to enhancing personal hygiene through the provision of products which can break the chain of infection and we will continue to support the Federal and State Governments, as well as the health authorities’ efforts in the fight against COVID-19."

Toyin Lawani gets clothed by fan

Celebrity fashion designer, Toyin Lawani who owns the Tiannah's Empire Place has been clothed by a fan after she posted a nude picture of herself.

Earlier today, she posted this photo above and wrote,

"When you use @tiannahsglowproducts you will be comfortable in your own skin🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
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.Never Judge people from pictures , it’s not their Reality ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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.People cant differentiate Art from nudity, y’all have a lot to learn , Exposure is key , your mentality is the only thing stopping your greatness, .#Toyinlawani ⭐️
#kingofallQueens ⭐️"

Then some hours later, she posted a new photo and made us know that a fan bought clothing materials for her.

She wrote,

"This foolish boy has gone to buy material for me in the market @dope_dude911 ❤️"

32 years later, abducted man reunites with family

Mao Yin was abducted 32 years ago. He has finally been reunited with his parents. In 1988, Mao Yin was two when he was snatched at a hotel while his father stopped to get him some water on the way home from nursery.

In April this year, police received a tip about a man from Sichuan Province in south-west China who had adopted a baby years earlier. Police confirmed the adoptee was the missing boy with a DNA test.

Now reunited, Mao Yin says he is looking forward to spending time with his parents.