The Commissioner of Police in Enugu State, Ahmad Abdurrahman, has warned residents to respect the shutdown of public places in order to avoid contracting Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Abdurrahman said the police would enforce the shutdown of public places, including places of worship, to check the spread of COVID-19 pandemic.

The state’s Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Daniel Ndukwe, quoted the commissioner as saying this in a statement on Wednesday.

Ndukwe said that the commissioner reassured the general public of his command’s unwavering commitment to enforce the government’s restriction orders on curbing the spread of the Coronavirus.

“This reassurance is in view of the agreement reached between the government of Enugu State and leaders of religious organisations to shut down places of worship until further notice.

“And the consequent denial by the Anglican Bishop of Enugu Diocese, Most Rev. Emmanuel Chukwuma, of media reports alleging that he opposed the government and police by not shutting down branches of the church over the COVID-19 pandemic as agreed.

“The Commissioner, while taking into cognisance the priestly agreement and rebuttal of the alleged media reports, has enjoined citizenry, especially members of the clergy, to ensure continuous compliance with the orders and shutdown of churches, mosques and other public places of worship.

“He noted that the Command will continue to professionally do everything within it powers to enforce the orders as stipulated, irrespective of whose Ox is gored,’’ he said.

The police spokesman also noted that the commissioner advised the citizenry to remain vigilante, steadfast and prayerful in the fight against the deadly scourge.

“The citizenry should reach the Command on 08032003702, 08075390882 or 08086671202, or by sending electronic mail to [email protected] for emergencies, complaints, inquiries, and suggestions,’’ he said.

The Lagos Waste Management Authority, LAWMA, has handsomely rewarded an outstanding highway sweeper, Fasasi Raheemat Oluwabukola, on behalf of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, incident commander of the state.

Raheemat was sighted and videoed along Dolphin/Osbourne Road, her operational corridor, by Ms. Adebisi Awoniyi, a resident of Dolphin Estate, a video that later went viral on the social media, few days ago.

Speaking during the brief presentation along that corridor, managing director of LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, noted that the recognition was to appreciate Raheemat’s constant diligence and impassioned service, as attested by Ms. Awoniyi, who claimed to have regularly observed her, during her daily work-out sessions.

The LAWMA boss noted further, that there was reward for diligent hard work, because one could never tell who was watching at any point in time.

He said: ‘Raheemat, you are being recognised on behalf of Mr. Governor, who had also seen your video posted by Ms. Awoniyi; doing your work so passionately. There is reward for whatever we do, especially when you are diligent, doing your work from the heart. You never know who may be watching’.

‘Your video had gone far and Mr. Governor had seen it, as well as the Commissioner for the Environment, Mr. Tunji Bello, and had all decided that you be recognised for conscientious work and uncommon diligence. I hope this will further motivate you and also inspire your colleagues, to work even harder because there is dignity in labour’.

Dr. Gbadegesin who profusely thanked Ms. Awoniyi for her patriotic disposition, said there was nothing shameful being a cleaner, noting that his first job as a young man, was being a janitor.

He frowned on the unwholesome attitude of some residents, who indulge in throwing waste onto the highway from their moving vehicles, stressing that LAWMA would ensure a friendly work environment, for its over 15,000 sweepers, including the provision of road-side shelters and other basic necessities.

According to him, ‘We will continue to provide a good and clement work condition, for our more than 15,000 sweepers, who are in the first line of defence in our cleaning business’, he concluded.

Commenting on the work attitude of Raheemat, Ms. Awoniyi disclosed that she always wondered at how passionately she went about her duty every day, and that was the motivation behind the viral photo.

According to her, ‘I see Raheemat every day as I go for my morning work-out sessions, working with so much commitment and every time I am touched; feeling that if everyone would do public service with so much passion and dedication. She is simply outstanding and exceedingly diligent’.

She enjoined other sweepers and those in public service, to emulate her work attitude.

Responding, face suffused in tears, Raheemat expressed profuse gratitude to Governor Sanwo-Olu, for the rather unexpected recognition, stressing that it was most unexpected, as she was only going about her duty from the bottom of her heart and to the best of her ability.

She said: ‘I took the sweeper job to raise money to buy my tools as a trained dress-designer. But I always believe that I should put my heart and my best in whatever I do at any time. I can’t adequately express the depth of my gratitude to the Governor, to Lagos State and to LAWMA. May God continue to bless the state’, she concluded.

Top officials of Edo state government-owned Central Hospital in Benin City, on Tuesday allegedly abandoned their respective duty posts, just to avoid receiving customised hand sanitizers donated by a governorship aspirant in the state, Dr. Pius Odubu.

The incident caused a mild drama in the premises of the Hospital, as the campaign team of the former Deputy Governor got stranded.

Odubu who is one of the frontline aspirants on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who have vowed to stop Governor Godwin Obaseki from securing the party’s ticket for a second term.

He said the donation of the hand sanitizers was part of efforts to assist health care personnel in the containment of coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in the state.

Confirming the incident, the Director-General of Odubu Campaign Organisation, Barr. Henry Idahagbon, said, “the Hospital management had agreed on 11 am last Wednesday, to receive the donation.”

He expressed concern that no official of the Hospital was on ground to receive the donations on behalf of the health workers when the organisation visited on the agreed date.

According to him, “When we got to the hospital, we called the Medical Director, Dr. Edomwonyi, to intimate him of our presence in the facility.

“His response was that ‘My brother I am not around and you know this is politics’.

“At that point, we left and proceeded to the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), where we made the donations.”

The MD, Dr. Edomwonyi Ekuase, could not be reached for comment as calls to his mobile lines did not go through.

However, the State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Patrick Okundia, said he was not aware of the development.

“It is not to my knowledge. You need to also find out whether some people have picked them and kept them somewhere,” Okundia said.

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has declared that the State Government will not wait for the Federal Government in its commitment to provide palliatives for Rivers people during the trying period of checking the spread of coronavirus.

Governor Wike also announced the one-month suspension of the Local Government Council Chairmen of Abua/Odual Local Government Areas for failing to show commitment in the fight against coronavirus.

Inaugurating a 33-man Committee to purchase foodstuffs from Farmers/Fishermen for distribution to Rivers people on Tuesday at the Government House, Port Harcourt, Governor Wike said the State Government is making the right sacrifice for Rivers people.

He said: “We are not waiting for the Federal Government to assist us. We are making the right sacrifices to promote the welfare of our people.”

He directed the members of the committee to work for the people of Rivers State by deploying the allocated funds for the good of Rivers people.

He said: “It is the duty of this committee to ensure that this policy succeeds. We must not fold our hands at this time.”

The Governor said that the entire world is in a war situation and tough measures must be taken to tackle the outbreak.

He said: “Our goal is to ensure that no agricultural product like yam, garri, plantain, palm oil and fish leaves our State during this period.

“While the farmers and fishermen will make their profits, the less privileged will have enough food supply for their families.”

Responding on behalf of members of the committee, Secretary to the Rivers State Government, Dr Tammy Danagogo assured the Rivers State Governor that the committee will deliver in line with its terms of reference.

He said: “We appreciate the magnitude of this assignment and the committee will hit the ground running.”

He said that the committee will ensure that Rivers people benefit from the outstanding policy of Governor Wike to assist them during the coronavirus crisis.

Dr Tammy Danagogo said that the Rivers State Governor has continued to lead the way in the fight against coronavirus. He said when the Governor closed the borders, he was criticised, but later copied by other states. He said this new policy will be copied by other states.

The committee later held its inaugural meeting after its inaugural meeting.

In the fight against the coronavirus pandemic, Mercedez Benz, a frontline automobile manufacturer, has donated a truck to Lagos State Government to assist the management of waste. The presentation took place earlier today at Lagos House, Marina.

The truck, an 18-tonne AXOR 1823 roll-on roll-off model, is designed to lift 12cbm Waste bin.

Receiving the truck on behalf of the incident commander, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, LAWMA MD, Dr Muyiwa Gbadegesin, commended Mercedez Benz for this gesture to boost the operational capacity of LAWMA in support of Lagos State response against coronavirus. The LAWMA MD indicated that the truck will be used to evacuate general waste from the isolation units that have been set up by state government.

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LAWMA MD, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin and Head of Sales, Mercedez Benz, Mr. Umoh Ekanem at the presentation of the Axor truck to the Lagos State Government
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In the fight against the coronavirus pandemic, Mercedez Benz, a frontline automobile manufacturer, has donated a truck to Lagos State Government to assist the management of waste. The presentation took place earlier today at Lagos House, Marina.

The truck, an 18-tonne AXOR 1823 roll-on roll-off model, is designed to lift 12cbm Waste bin.

The 18-tonne Mercedez Benz AXOR 1823

Receiving the truck on behalf of the incident commander, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, LAWMA MD, Dr Muyiwa Gbadegesin, commended Mercedez Benz for this gesture to boost the operational capacity of LAWMA in support of Lagos State response against coronavirus. The LAWMA MD indicated that the truck will be used to evacuate general waste from the isolation units that have been set up by state government.

The Head of Sales, Mercedez Benz, Mr. Umoh Ekanem while reacting, said that the organization is proud to be associated with Lagos State and LAWMA and hope to contribute more in order to assist the Authority in the enormous job of waste management, which according to him, is the collective responsibility of everyone.

He said Mercedez Benz acknowledged the great work that LAWMA is doing in ensuring that Lagos is rid of waste, affirming that the streets of Lagos are now much cleaner than before.

United Nations System in Nigeria on Tuesday donated three ambulances to Lagos State government.

According to the health agency, this was to support the government’s effort in curbing the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the state.

It added that the donation of the ambulances would boost the fight against COVID-19 in the state, following the recent successes recorded in Lagos.

The ambulances were presented by Dr. Braka Fiona and received by Governor Babajide Sanwoolu.

Edward Kallon, WHO Nigeria and SGF/Chair, Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 also witnessed the presentation.

The Lagos State Government on Tuesday discharged another Coronavirus patient after she tested negative twice.

State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu disclosed this on his twitter account. This bring to 32, the number of Coronavirus patients who have recovered from the disease in Lagos.

“Dear Lagosians, I announce with immense joy, the discharge of another patient (a female) who has fully recovered from our facility at Yaba.

‘This brings to 32, the number of patients we have successfully managed and discharged in Lagos.

“I look forward to sharing more great news in the coming days. This is indicative of the successes we are recording in our offensive against COVID-19. We are resolute in our resolve, we have the upper hand, we are winning and victory is surely ours,” he tweeted.

Dear Lagosians,

I announce with immense joy, the discharge of another patient (a female) who has fully recovered from our facility at Yaba. This brings to 32, the number of patients we have successfully managed and discharged in Lagos. #COVID19

— Babajide Sanwo-Olu (@jidesanwoolu) April 7, 2020

Lagos has 120 confirmed Coronavirus cases, out of which 32 had now been discharged, two evacuated, two dead and 84 active cases.

A petrol attendant, Chibuisi Okameme, was on Sunday shot dead allegedly by a policeman, Inspector Stanley Asu.

The incident occurred opposite the Greenmac Energy Limited filling station on the New Umuahia Road, Ogborhill area of the Aba North Local Government Area of Abia State.

Punch Metro gathered that a diabetic patient was on his way to hospital for treatment when some policemen attached to the Ohuru Isimiri Police Division, who were enforcing the lockdown occasioned by the COVID-19 pandemic, intercepted his vehicle opposite the filling station.

Okameme was said to have intervened on behalf of the patient, who is a regular customer at the filling station, but Asu allegedly shot the 26-year-old around 1pm.

The bullet penetrated Okameme’s pelvis and he was soaked in a pool of his own blood.

His co-workers and the security guards at the filling station apprehended the inspector, while the victim was rushed to the Abia University Teaching Hospital for treatment.

The manager of the filling station, Nwabeke Ndubuisi, said Okameme died as doctors were battling to save his life, adding that security guards at the station prevented Asu and his colleagues from escaping.

Ndubuisi stated, “The man, who was going to hospital, is one of our regular customers, but the policemen, who were enforcing the lockdown directive of the state governor, stopped him in front of our filling station and were about taking him to the station when Okameme went to plead with the policemen to leave the man alone. As both men were pleading, one of the policemen shot Okameme.

“The men didn’t engage in an argument with the five policemen; they were only pleading with them when Asu shot Okameme. The policemen were in a commercial bus and were about fleeing when some of members of staff and soldiers guarding our filling station stopped them. The soldiers instructed the policemen to take him to hospital and we all went to the Abia State University Teaching Hospital, where he died.”

A picture made available to our correspondent showed Okameme’s remains lying on a hospital bed with a blood-stained bandage wrapped around his waist.

The deceased’s brother-in-law, Dr Cyril Irobi, while condemning Asu for perpetrating the crime, demanded justice and urged the police authorities to intervene in the case.

He stated, “We want justice for Okameme’s death. The shot was direct and the bullet went through his left pelvis and came out of his right pelvis. The DPO said he had been cautioning his officers, but I asked him how a policeman could make use of his weapon to do such a thing.

“The man, who was intercepted by the policemen, has been released, because the policemen at the station confirmed that he is a diabetic patient and came out because he required treatment. We want justice.

“There could have been a total breakdown of law and order if not that I intervened, because an angry mob was about to attack the station. Even the DPO could not come out, but I had to caution the youth not to take the law into their own hands. When I visited the station, I saw Inspector Asu crying in a cell and the DPO was specific that he had been cautioning him.”

Another brother-in-law of the deceased, Christian William, said the victim’s mother was also demanding justice.

“I want the government to stop the police harassment; they have been using guns to threaten people. I want justice to prevail over my in-law’s death. His father is late, but I have personally informed his mother, Aloma Chikezie, and she wants the policeman to be dealt with. We were told to visit the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department tomorrow (Tuesday),” William said.

When contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Geoffrey Ogbonna, said, “It was an accidental discharge; it was not intentional and we sincerely condemn that carelessness on the side of the policeman. Definitely, the family of the deceased will get justice. The case is under investigation.”

Former gubernatorial candidate in Lagos State, Babatunde Gbadamosi has been arrested by the police for defying lockdown order by attending Funke Akindele's houseparty.

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested and detained the former gubernatorial candidate in Lagos State, Babatunde Gbadamosi, for allegedly contravening lockdown order declared by the State Government to curtail coronavirus spread.

According to Guardian NG, Gbadamosi was detained after being spotted in a viral video attending a birthday party organised by Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele-Bello for her husband, Abdul-Rasheed Bello, held in Amen Estate, Ibeju-Lekki axis of the state.

Following the arrest of Funke Akindele, Gbadamosi had apologized for attending the house party, violating the Lagos State Government’s order, which barred a public gathering of more 20 people.

The actress hosted the in-house party at her residence in Amen Estate in Lagos on Saturday, April 4, to mark the birthday of her husband, Abdul Rasheed Bello, known as JJC Skillz.

Meanwhile, Naira Marley who also attended the party has been arrested and will be arraigned in court today.

27 children have been rescued from a suspected trafficker who has been arrested for the third time in Taraba.

The Taraba State Police command has rescued an additional 27 children from Mary Yakubu, a suspected child trafficker arrested earlier in connection with abduction of 33 children.

The state's police spokesperson, David Misal told newsmen that the 60 children that have been rescued from the lady who has been arrested 3 times.

Misal said the children rescued on Sunday at Tashan Takalma community in Gassol Local Government Area of the state, comprised of 14 males and 13 females. Yakubu is currently undergoing trial, while the recently rescued children have been handed over to the State Ministry of Women Affairs.

Mary who was first arrested on February 26 in Bali while making an arrangement to convey some children to an unknown destination, was arrested again arrested on March 4. 23 children were rescued in the first arrest, while 10 children were rescued in the second arrest.

Nigerians like DJ, musician, Founder and Director, Red Velvet Music Group Florence Otedola, professionally known as DJ Cuppy, Mr Eazi of emPawa Africa, Swanky Jerry, Asisat Oshoala, Patoranking, Davies Okeowo, Tracy Batta, Olajumoke Oduwole, Maryam Gwadabe are the 9 individuals who have made it to Forbes Africa’s 30Under30 list.

Over 3,000 nominations were sent for the Under 30 list at the beginning of this decade. The entries were finally reduced to 30 names.

Nigeria is definitely the Giant of Africa with creative youths putting in the work to carve a niche and brand around their areas of interest instead of focusing on a 9-5. Entrepreneurship is not a walk in the park!

DJ Cuppy penned the note below to announce the good news:

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Work until you no longer need to introduce yourself! 💡 #Forbes30Under30 Class of 2020 baby!

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Ghana, Botswana, Kenya, Uganda, Cameroon, Malawi, South Africa, Tanzania, are some of the African countries who made it to the Forbes list.

Nigerian blogger, Linda Ikeji has been accused of working for anti-christ and hating God.

Singer Waconzy has accused celebrity blogger, Linda Ikeji of working for Antichrist after a post she made about US President Donald Trump.

Trump had tweeted in celebration of Palm Sunday: ”Palm Sunday is the beginning of a Holy week for many people of Faith and a great day to lift our voices in Prayer. I will be tuning into Pastor @greglaurie at @harvestorg Church in Riverside, California tomorrow at 11:00 A.M. Eastern.”

In a blog post, Linda Ikeji gave a caption which didn’t sit well with Waconzy who reacted as seen below:

“@officiallindaikeji has started promoting the Anti-christ again. Trump NEVER said God dosent exist. Read his tweet ! Linda ikeji has seen another opportunity to promote the anti-christ doctrines. . Fake woman who was rejected by her baby father with all her millions 😭😆 . What has she gained apart from sorrow ?😆😆😆

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She is powerless guys ! She is fake news !! Linda ikeji is anti-christ. Simple !! How will she if God exist when she is a pure anti-christ who hates God.
Dont be decieved guys . She is just a small demon”.

The Senior Pastor of Awaiting The Second Coming of Jesus Christ Ministry, Adewale Giwa, on Monday has warned Christians to be awake at this time saying that Satan is targeting the church using coronavirus.

Pastor Giwa stated that the pandemic was created to distract “the children of God” from gathering and praying.

According to a report by DailyPost, the clergyman called on Christians not to be discouraged by the current happenings across the globe.

He said, “For every child of God defeats this evil world, and we can achieve this victory through our faith, says 1 John 5:4.

“The main target of this epidemic is the church, and we must not allow Satan to rejoice. In our different houses, we must not relent in prayer and fasting.

“Satan, Lucifer, and the old Serpent has taken over the government all over the world, but our faith in God will vindicate us.

“Our political leaders are now confused because they no longer put their trust in God. Lucifer is now the driver directing them to do and undo.

“What God revealed to me days ago was powerful. I saw some few people being bathed clean while they didn’t bath millions of people.

“I asked God why they didn’t bath a good number of people. My greatest surprise was that there was no time for God to reply to me as the ‘Rapture” suddenly occurred.

“If it is the will of God to allow what is happening in the world to happen, there is nothing anybody can do.

“However, if God is not in it, their plans shall definitely fail, because nobody can change God’s plan.

“I want to urge true believers of Christ all over the world not to be looking for Antichrist but to be looking for Jesus Christ.

“We should not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that is happening because everything we need to know is in the Scripture.

“Revelation 13:17 tells us how no one would be able to buy or sell except one who has the mark or the name of the beast, called ‘666’.

“The evil people are those who created this epidemic to distract the children of God from prayers, fasting among others.

“They are trying to weaken the church so we won’t be able to gather together and pray in one accord.”

Controversial music artiste Azeez Fashola, popularly known as Naira Marley, is back again in the custody of the Nigeria security operatives.

He has been arrested by the Nigeria Police following his violation of lockdown order in Lagos.

On Sunday, the singer had been ordered to appear before the Police on Monday following the arrest of the popular Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele, who hosted an house party to mark her husband, JJC Skillz’ birthday in her house in Lagos on Saturday.

The celebrity couple were arraigned and sentenced on Monday at Ogba Chief Magistrates Court in Lagos for violating both Federal and Lagos State directives on Covid-19 lockdown by hosting a party with more than 20 guests in attendance including popular politician, Babatunde Gbadamosi and Naira Marley.

According to DSP Bala Elkana, Police Public Relations Officer, Lagos State Command, on Monday, Naira Marley has been arrested and he will also be charged to Court for violating the restriction orders.

He said the Command has also launched a manhunt for the remaining persons who attended the party.

Elkana stated that the Commissioner of Police Lagos State Command, CP Hakeem Odumosu expressed his profound gratitude to Lagosians and other well meaning Nigerians that speak up against the violations.

“Together we can stop the spread of COVID-19,” the Lagos PPRO stated in a statement.

Funke Akindele and her husband, AbdulRasheed Bello, aka JJC Skillz, on Monday have been convicted and sentenced to 14-Day Community Service and a fine of N100,000 each by the Chief Magistrate Court 1 Ogba, Lagos.

The celebrity couple were on 6th April, 2020 arraigned in the Lagos court on one count charge of holding a party at their residence with over 20 persons in attendance contrary to the social distancing directives made in pursuant to Regulation 8(1)(a) and (b) & 17(1)(i) of the Lagos State Infectious Disease (Emergency Prevention) Regulations 2020 and therefore committed an offence under Section 58 of the Public Health Law Cap P16 Vol. 9, Laws of Lagos State 2015.

They were brought to Court by detectives from the State Criminal Investigation Department Yaba led by the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of investigation, DCP Yetunde Longe.

The prosecuting team was lead by the Attorney General of Lagos State, Mr. Moyosore Onigbanjo, SAN.

The charge was read to the accused persons by the Court and they pleaded guilty.

The Court found them guilty as charged and sentenced as follows: The defendants are to pay a fine of N100,000, sentenced to 14 days of community service, three hours per day, excluding Saturday and Sunday; each Defender shall visit 10 important public places within Lagos State to educate the public on the consequences of non compliance with the restriction order; and they must submit the names and phone numbers of every person who attended the party.

They shall be placed on isolation by the State Government to determine their COVID-19 status.

Failure to abide by the above directives shall attract more severe punishments.

The brief facts of the case as contained in the charge are: On 04/04/2020, the two accused persons held a party at their residents with over twenty persons in attendance contrary to the social distancing directives made in pursuant to Regulation 8(1)(a) and (b) & 17(1)(i) of the Lagos State Infectious Disease (Emergency Prevention) Regulations 2020 and therefore committed an offence under Section 58 of the Public Health Law Cap P16 Vol. 9, Laws of Lagos State 2015.

The suspects were arrested by operatives of Lagos State Police Command following a viral video showing a large number of persons mainly in the entertainment industry in an Estate, along Ajah, Ibeju-Lekki axis, Lagos celebrating a birthday party organised by Funke Akindele Bello and her husband Abdul Rasheed Bello.

Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo, the Founder of Kingsway International Christian Centre has disagreed with Pastor Chris Oyakilome over claims of a link between the 5G network, Coronavirus, and anti-Christ.

Ashimolowo described the teachings linking the 5G network to coronavirus and anti-Christ as “foolish theories.”

For the past few days, popular pastors and politicians have found a way to link the 5G network with spiritual things and the Coronavirus epidemic.

These theories have, however, led to confusion and fear worldwide.

There have also been reports of 5G masts set ablaze in the United Kingdom and other countries.

One of the pastors who have further raised the theory of 5G network, coronavirus, and anti-christ include Pastor Chris Oyakhilome.

He told his members in a sermon that the 5G was part of the new world order where some figures of authority in the world were trying to build a religion, economy, and government for the entire universe.

Quoting Revelation Chapter 13, he said there is no need for a vaccine, adding that these are part of the Antichrist’s plan for new world order.

Please share this with your pastor. Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo isn’t mincing words. And trust me, if you ever believed 5G causes Coronavirus, you should be worried for your IQ. Born in London, expensive education, worldwide travel, only to believe that? Such an expensive tragedy! pic.twitter.com/eFLQUzLJ3V

— JJ. Omojuwa (@Omojuwa) April 6, 2020

However, Ashimolowo countered Oyakilome’s statement, He explained that there was no correlation between 5G and end-time signs.

He warned Christians that this is a pandemic as recorded in the bible and must be dealt with as such.

He said: “If coronavirus is caused by 5G, why is it in his village that does not have a 5G?

“It has always been the nature of Christian leaders to plant fear in their members whenever there was going to be a major world occurrence.

“The church should be more concerned about preparing their members for the Second Coming of the Lord instead of condemning a major technological breakthrough.

“It’s fake news to associate 5G to coronavirus.”

The pastor added that he was ashamed of pastors who are ill-informed and misleading the public.

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Nollywood Actress Funke Akindele pleaded guilty Monday to a count charge for violating the social distancing rules of Lagos State.

Her husband Rasheed Bello charged with her, also pleaded guilty.

The couple was docked this morning at Ogba Magistrate Court in Ikeja.

Both husband and wife were accused of organising a birthday party on 4 April in their residence at Amen Estate in Ibeju Lekki.

You're arresting someone for defiling the law on social distancing...

Yet the law is also defiling the law... mad people...#funkeakindelebellopic.twitter.com/c469sIYcmj

— Volqx Assistant • (@volqx__) April 6, 2020

Attorney General of the State, Moyosore Onigbanjo, said the couple violated Section 8 of the Lagos State Infectious Disease Regulation 2020.

The couple faces a jail term of one month or N100,000 fine or both if found guilty.

The police arrested Funke on Sunday after a video of the party went viral in the social media.

Some celebrities such as Naira Marley attended the party.

Commenters blasted the couple and openly called on the authorities to act.

After Funke’s arrest, Police later asked the husband and Marley to report themselves today.

Following the arrest of popular actress, Funke Akindele, former Lagos Governorship aspirant, Babatunde Gbadamosi has also apologized for attending the house party organized by the Nollywood star organized for her husband, JJC Skillz, violating the Lagos State Government’s order, which barred a public gathering of more 20 people.

The actress hosted the in-house party at her residence in Amen Estate in Lagos on Saturday, April 4, to mark the birthday of her husband, Abdul Rasheed Bello, known as JJC Skillz.

Celebrities such as Naira Marley attended the party.

Gbadamosi, a Real Estate Tycoon and the chairman of Amen Estates in Ibeju-Lekki who was spotted in the crowded house party, said he thought they were only going to see Funke Akindele and JJC’s family and staff at their house.

He, however, said he suffered a lapse in judgment after celebrity turned up with a number of people with him.

The former Governorship aspirant who disclosed that he supports the social distancing policy that has been put out by healthcare officials to curb the spread of coronavirus added that everyone who attended the party is a resident of the estate.

The Lagos State Police Command has taken Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele, and her husband, Abdulrasheed Bello popularly known as JJC Skillz, to court.

Lagos Police Public Relations Officer, Bala Elkana, confirmed that they had been taken to a Magistrates Court in Ogba, Lagos.

The celebrity couple will be arraigned for breaching the Lagos Infection Diseases Regulations 2020 (the Regulations).

Funke Akindele Bello and her husband now face a jail term of one month or N100,000 fine or both if found guilty.

Funke Akindele on Saturday organized a house party to celebrate her husband JJC’s birthday at her residence in Amen Estate Ibeju-Lekki in Lagos.

The award-winning actress came under fire on Sunday morning for disobeying government orders during coronavirus lockdown.

After receiving backlash on social media, the actress came out to defend herself.

The popular “Jenifa Diary” star said those at the party had been staying in her residence for days before the announcement of the lockdown in Lagos.

The National Centre for Disease and Control, NCDC has debunked reports that Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele is one of its ambassadors.

Funke Akindele appeared in an advert on NCDC website where she was educating Nigerians on preventive measures against coronavirus.

Reports had that Funke Akindele was an ambassador to the agency.

However, her recent action where she organized a house party and violated the lockdown order by the state and federal government raised concerns about her tainting the image of the agency.

But, NCDC in a post on its Twitter page said the agency has not engaged any brand ambassador as part of its response to Covid-19.

The tweet read: “As an agency of the Federal Government of Nigeria, NCDC has not engaged brand ambassadors as part of our response to Covid-19.

“We continue to emphasise that all Nigerians maintain social distancing to prevent the spread of #COVID19.Stay home and stay safe.”

Also, Dettol in a statement on its Twitter page stressed that the advert with Funke Akindele is a collaboration to help NCDC educate communities about the spread of Coronavirus.

The tweet read: “The NCDC partnered with Dettol on a public service message to educate our communities about preventive measures against COVID-19. Funke is not a brand ambassador of the NCDC.

“As a responsible organization and brand Dettol does not condone any breach of the guidelines on Covid-19. As an organization we are concerned at the turn of events.

“We will continue to support NCDC and the Nigerian govt to fight COVID-19.”

The NCDC partnered with Dettol on a public service message to educate our communities about preventive measures against COVID-19. Funke is not a brand ambassador of the NCDC.

— DettolNigeria (@DettolNigeria) April 5, 2020

As a responsible organization and brand Dettol does not condone any breach of the guidelines on Covid-19. As an organization we are concerned at the turn of events.

We will continue to support NCDC and the Nigerian govt to fight COVID-19

— DettolNigeria (@DettolNigeria) April 5, 2020

As an agency of the Federal Government of Nigeria, NCDC has not engaged brand ambassadors as part of our response to #COVID19

We continue to emphasise that all Nigerians maintain #socialdistancing to prevent the spread of #COVID19#StayHomeStaySafe https://t.co/jPquFV2Y9u

— NCDC (@NCDCgov) April 5, 2020

Recall that Police in a statement signed by DSP Bala Elkana, Police Public Relations Officer on Sunday, stated that Funke Akindele was arrested for violating restriction orders in Lagos State.