Nigeria records 195 new COVID-19 cases

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, has announced that Nigeria’s confirmed cases for COVID-19 have reached 1532.

The newly-reported cases, as revealed via the Centre’s Twitter less than an hour ago, shows that Lagos, the epicenter of the virus, still has the highest number with 80 patients followed by Kano with 38 cases.

 Other states include Ogun with 15 cases, Bauchi, 15, 11 in Borno, 10 in Gombe, 9 in Sokoto, 5 in Edo, 5 in Jigawa, 2 in Zamfara 1 each in Rivers, Enugu, Delta, FCT and Nasarawa.

Woman digs out of grave after 'being beaten and buried alive by drunk neighbours'

A woman had to dig out of her own grave after she was allegedly beaten and buried alive by drunk neighbours.

Nina Rudchenko, 57, was left with horrific injuries after her ordeal - including a broken jaw and nose.

Local reports claim Nina was at her home in the village of Maryanske in Ukraine, when two drunk brothers broke into her house.

The brothers, believed to be aged 27 and 30, allegedly beat her with a baseball bat and tortured her for two hours until she passed out.

Nigeria records 87 new cases of Coronavirus, figure now 1,182

Nigeria has recorded 87 new cases of Coronavirus, the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control, NCDC said late Saturday night.

This represents a drop from the 114 cases the nation recorded on Friday.

As usual, Lagos recorded 33 new coronavirus cases, which represents a drop from the 80 cases it recorded on Friday.

Also Borno recorded a rise in infection with 18 new cases on Saturday, while Osun also recorded a rise with 12 new cases.

Ex-Queen Chanel accuses Oluwo of domestic violence

Chanel Chin, the ex-queen to the controversial monarch, Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi, has accused the monarch of domestic violence, adding that he even cheated on her with their maid while they were married.

This is coming after the ex queen released some damming details about the king, dishing out various secrets about him in an exclusive interview with GIO TV said Oluwo raped her the first time they met in Lagos.

Chanel, after her messy divorce late last year continues to blow hot on some inside details relating to what caused the crash.

Couple arrested for using their son for ritual in Ogun

A herbalist, Lajuwon Ogunleye, and his wife Adetutu Apalaya have been arrested by the Ogun State Police Command on charges of conspiring and killing their 7-year-old son, Pelumi Apalaya.

The couple were arrested alongside one Fatai Sefiu, following their neighbours’ suspicion of the little boy being used for ritual, as he reportedly slumped and died without being sick.

They were reportedly monitored by residents of the community after they took the boy to the bush for burial. It was gathered that some of the body parts of the boy who was buried in a “standing position,” were harvested by the herbalist who is his stepfather, his mother, and Sefiu who is his father’s friend.

Nigeria records 108 new coronavirus cases, total now 981

Nigeria’s coronavirus cases increased to 981 on Thursday with a single-day discovery of 108 new cases confirmed by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control.

Lagos has the highest number of confirmed cases on Thursday night with 78 cases.

Nigeria’s capital city Abuja has 14 new case, while Ogun State got five new cases.

The spread of the virus intensifies in Gombe State, with the state recording four new cases.

Woman dies as doctors abandons her for fear of contracting COVID-19

The fear of contracting the novel COVID-19 has scared away doctors at the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH), Enugu, leading to the death of a 35 year-old mother of four.

The woman’s husband 40-year-old Nwachukwu Alagbu, who was visibly distressed, said his wife died out of sheer negligence by the doctors and other health workers.

He accused medical doctors at the hospital of killing his wife, whose name he gave as Nkiru, for the fear of contracting the dreaded Coronavirus.

But the UNTH authorities are keeping mum on the allegation.

NYSC assures Corps Members of paying March, April allowances despite lockdown

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has assured that it will pay the allowances for March and April.

Director-General, Brigadier-General Shuaibu Ibrahim, spoke through the Director of Public Affairs, Mrs. Adenike Adeyemi, urging Corps members to remain calm and safe.

“As we earnestly look up to the Almighty God for help, management wishes to reassure all corps members once more that allowances for the months of March and April shall be paid to everyone, without recourse to the monthly clearance exercise.

“You are all enjoined to stay calm, stay safe, observe safety precautions given from time to time by the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) and always stay tuned to our traditional and new media platforms,” he said.

Ramadan: Look for moon in your homes, NSCIA tells Muslims

The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs on Tuesday called on Muslims to observe the practice of social distancing when looking out for the moon in the forthcoming Ramadan.

The organisation specifically advised that Muslim fateful should look for the moon at their residences without going out in groups.

The Deputy Secretary-General of NSCIA, Prof. Salisu Shehu, in a statement quoted its President-General and Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, as telling the Nigerian Muslim Ummah to search for the crescent of Ramadan 1441 AH immediately after sunset on, April 23.

Stephanie Okereke Linus shares rare photo of her son

Idahosa and Stephanie welcomed their first child, Maxwell Enosata Linus in October 2015.

"Maxwell sending his love!!! Happy anniversary Mummy and Daddy. Love you loads! Prince Max'', she captioned the photo.

Nigeria records 117 new COVID-19 cases, total infections now 782

Nigeria on Tuesday recorded 117 new cases of the novel coronavirus, according to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC).

In a tweet, the NCDC said 59 cases were recorded in Lagos and 14 in Kano.

The country’s total infections has now risen to 782

While deaths have risen to 25, at least 197 cases have recovered from the disease.

Man cuts off his own tongue 'in sacrifice to god to prevent coronavirus spread'

A 24-year-old man is lucky to be alive after he cut off his own tongue in what he believed to be a bid to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

The young worker, identified in India as Vivek Sharma, reportedly did it in order to please a deity to protect others.

He is said to have become anxious about the spread of the killer disease, which has clamed more than 160,000 lives worldwide.

It happened in Nadeshwari in Gujarat. Vivek had been employed as a stone cutter alongside eight others working at the Bhavani Mata temple in Suigam.

No Ramadan lectures, mosque gatherings, Sultan warns

The Sultan of Sokoto and President General of the Jama’atu Nasril Islam, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar lll, on Monday asked Muslims in the country to avoid congregational prayers during the coming Ramadan fast.

He asked the faithful to pray at homes during the period.

The Sultan, who spoke through the Secretary General of the JNI, Dr Khalid Abubakar-Aliyu, in a statement in Kaduna on Monday, also advised Muslims against going for this year’s lesser Hajj in the Holy land because of the COVID-19 pandemic.


The statement read, “It should be made known that all Salawatun-nawafil (optional and non-obligatory prayers), including Taraweeh, are originally preferred to be observed at home, even though it is Mustahabb (desirable) to observe it in congregation.

Nigeria records 86 new coronavirus cases, total now 627

Nigeria has recorded 86 new coronavirus cases, bringing the total number of confirmed infections in the country to 627.

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control made this known via its Twitter handle on Sunday.

It also said the total number of fatalities recorded from the virus in Nigeria has increased to 21.

NCDC tweeted, “Eighty-six new cases of #COVID19 have been reported: 70 in Lagos, seven in FCT, three in Katsina, three in Akwa Ibom, one in Jigawa, one in Bauchi and one in Borno.

Davido’s fiancee Chioma recovers from Coronavirus

Chioma Rowland, the fiancee of Afropop singer, Davido, has recovered from COVID-19 (Coronavirus).

The singer made this known on Twitter on Sunday.

He tweeted, “Glory be to God…Chioma has now tested negative twice for COVID-19… Thank you all for prayers…We love you.”

Davido had on 27th of March disclosed that his fiancee, Chioma tested positive for coronavirus few days after returning from the United Kingdom.

Nigeria records 49 new COVID-19 cases, total infections now 542

Nigeria on Saturday recorded 49 new cases of the novel coronavirus, bringing the country’s total infections to 542, according to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control.

In a tweet via its official handle, the NCDC said 23 cases were identified in Lagos, 12 in the FCT, 10 in Kano, two in Ogun and one each in Oyo and Ekiti.

    Forty-nine new cases of #COVID19 have been reported;

    23 in Lagos
    12 in FCT
    10 in Kano
    2 in Ogun
    1 in Oyo
    1 in Ekiti

    As at 10:40 pm 18th April there are 542 confirmed cases of #COVID19 reported in Nigeria.

    Discharged: 166
    Deaths:19

Khloé Kardashian says she may 'borrow some sperm' from ex Tristan Thompson to have baby number 2

Khloe Kardashian has revealed she might “borrow sperm” from ex-boyfriend Tristan Thompson so they can give their daughter True a sibling.

On Thursday’s episode of Keeping Up With The Kardashians, the 35-year-old and Thompson, 29, were discussing which toys the two-year-old has grown out of on FaceTime when the topic of a sibling came up.

The conversation began after Thompson suggested that the couple not get rid of any of the toys, as they would have to buy them all over again “if we have another girl”.

Chief of Staff to the President Buhari, Mallam Abba Kyari is dead

Chief of Staff to the President, Mallam Abba Kyari is dead.

Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity confirmed this in a tweet at 12:44 am on Saturday, April 18, 2020.

He tweeted, "Chief of Staff to the President, Mallam Abba Kyari, passes on. May God rest his soul. Amen. Funeral arrangements to be announced soon".

Funke Akindele returns to social media days after her conviction

Funke Akindele has returned to social media few days after she was convicted of violating a lockdown rule.

Sharing the photo above, she captioned it ''breathe''.

Nigeria records 35 new coronavirus cases, total now 442

Confirmed cases of coronavirus in Nigeria have increased to 442 after 35 new infections were recorded on Thursday.

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control made this known via its Twitter handle.

While a total of 152 patients were discharged, three new coronavirus-elated deaths were recorded.

It tweeted, “Thirty-five new cases of #COVID19 have been reported as follows: 19 in Lagos, nine in FCT, five in Kano and two in Oyo.

NCDC announces 11 fresh Coronavirus cases, total now 373

The Nigerian Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, has announced another 11 fresh cases of Coronavirus in Nigeria, with all cases detected in Lagos.

This takes the national Coronavirus toll to 373, with Lagos having 214 cases.

The Centre had earlier announced new 19 Coronavirus cases in Nigeria, with 14 in Lagos, but it went back to release another figure at 11.00pm.

This means that Lagos has recorded 25 fresh Coronavirus cases on Tuesday, the highest figures to be recorded by the State in one day.

Pregnant Ciara and Russell Wilson reveal sex of baby No. 3

It’ll be a boy for Ciara and husband Russell Wilson. On Tuesday, the couple announced they are expecting a son, sharing an adorable video of their outdoor gender reveal on social media.

“Guys, if it’s pink, what is it going to be,” Ciara asked 5-year-old son Future and 2-year-old daughter Sienna in the clip, who responded, “a girl.”

The mom-to-be then asked her kids if they were hoping for a baby brother or sister, with Future replying, “I want it to be a boy.”

Ciara later questioned husband Wilson, 31, about what he wanted. After responding, “You know what I want it to be,” the Seahawks quarterback turned the tables on the 34-year-old pop star and replied — “Whatever God has for us.”

COVID-19 cases rise to 362 as 19 more test positive

Nineteen new COVID-19 cases were have been announced tonight by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC).

Of the positive cases, fourteen were recorded in Lagos, two in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), one in Kano, one in Niger, one in Akwa Ibom, One in Edo.

This brings the total number of confirmed cases to 362.

So far, 99 patients have been discharged and seven deaths recorded.

According to NCDC, “As at 09:20 pm, 14th of April, there are 362 confirmed cases of #COVID19 reported in Nigeria. 99 have been discharged with 11 deaths”

Sanwo-Olu reacts to Buhari’s extension of lockdown in Lagos

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday said extending the lockdown in Lagos by another 14 days by President Muhammadu Buhari was a tough decision the government had to take in a bid to defeat Coronavirus.

Buhari had on Monday announced an extension of the lockdown in Lagos, Ogun and Abuja in a bid to effectively fight Coronavirus.

According to Buhari, in view of rising cases of Coronavirus cases in the country, it had become necessary to extend the current restriction of movement in Lagos and Ogun States as well as the FCT for another 14 days effective from 11:59 pm on Monday, 13th of April, 2020.

Nigeria’s case of COVID-19 jumps to 343

Twenty-two new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in NIgeria.

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) announced the new cases on Monday evening.

It said 13 of the new cases are in Lagos, 2 in Edo, 2 in Kano, 2 in Ogun and one in Ondo.

They bring the total of cases to 343.

Again, six Coronavirus patients recover in Lagos, discharged

Another six Coronavirus patients have been discharged in Lagos after recovering and tested negative twice for the virus.

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu disclosed this on Monday, saying that the six people discharged included five male and one female.

According to Sanwo-Olu, “Good people of Lagos, I have more great news from our isolation facilities. Today, 6 more persons; 1 female and 5 males have been discharged to join society.

“The patients; all from the Mainland Infectious Disease Hospital, Yaba, have fully recovered and tested negative twice consecutively to COVID-19.

Buhari extends lockdown of Lagos, Abuja, Ogun by 14 days

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday extended the lockdown of Lagos, Abuja and Ogun as a result of rising increase of deadly Coronavirus cases by 14 days.

Details later…

Prince Harry 'drops royal surname' in paperwork after settling in LA

Prince Harry appears to have dropped his royal surname in paperwork after leaving the UK with Megan Markle to live in the US.

In documents for his latest venture, a new green travel company, Harry has used neither his HRH or Mountbatten-Windsor titles.

He went instead for Prince Henry Charles Albert David, Duke of Sussex.

Harry moved to Vancouver Island in Canada last month with Meghan Markle and their 11-month-old son, Archie.

Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde laments death of cousin in UK

Nollywood actress, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has sadly announced the death of her cousin in United Kingdom, though not from coronavirus.

The mother and wife revealed that her cousin, Jalad’s death is so hurting to her because he died alone.

Doctors couldn’t attend to him because of the Coronavirus crisis.

Omosexy as she is fondly called tweeted her pains and blamed United Kingdom’s health system for her dear cousin’s demise.

Delta confirms third Coronavirus case

Delta State has confirmed its third Coronavirus case, Governor Ifeanyi Okowa revealed on Saturday.

According to Okowa, the patient, a male was diagnosed in Asaba on Saturday and is currently being managed by healthcare professionals.

“We have just confirmed the third case of #COVID-19 in Delta State. The patient, a male, was diagnosed today in Asaba, our state capital and is currently being managed by our healthcare professionals in one of our isolation centers.

“The patient is currently in a good state and responding to treatment; and we have already begun to track all those that have had contact with him,” he said.

Wike makes u-turn, cancels concession for full congregational Easter Service

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has reversed his earlier decision to relax the concession granted churches to hold Easter church services with their full congregations.

Paulinus Nsirim, the Commissioner for Information and Communication in a statement said:”This decision was taken after due consultations with eminent clergy men, well-meaning Nigerians and civil society groups.

“For the avoidance of doubt, churches should stick to the 50 persons per service to maintain Social Distancing”.

Wike had relaxed lockdown order for churches and mosques to have full service the mark Good Friday and Easter Sunday.

No decision yet on two-month ‘free electricity’ – FG

The Federal Government has yet to take a decision to supply free electricity to Nigerians for two months, the Minister of Power, Mr Saleh Mamman, has said.

The minister’s statement came after power distribution companies said that the two-month free electricity which they announced on Wednesday would be paid for by the National Assembly and the Federal Government.

Mamman, in a tweet on Friday, said, “No decision has been taken by the Federal Government to provide Nigerians with free electricity for two months.

“If and when that becomes a reality, it shall be announced officially.

Nigeria's coronavirus cases rise to 305 as 17 test positive

Seventeen new Coronavirus cases were on Friday night confirmed by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC).

Of the positive cases, eight were recorded in Lagos, two in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), three in Kastina, one in Niger, one in Kaduna, one in Anambra and one in Ondo

This brings the total number of confirmed cases to 305.

So far, 58 patients have been discharged and seven deaths recorded.

Bauchi Governor recovers, tests negative for COVID-19

The Governor of Bauchi State, Senator Bala Mohammed, has tested negative for coronavirus (COVID-19).

He confirmed his health status in tweets posted via his verified Twitter handle on Thursday.

Governor Mohammed announced his recovery from the disease about two weeks after he tested positive for COVID-19.

He thanked the people of the state, as well as religious leaders in Bauchi and elsewhere for their support and prayers while he was in isolation.

President Buhari sends Easter message to Nigerians

The President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari has wished all Nigerians a Happy Easter. (SEE message below)

“I rejoice with our Christian brothers and sisters as well as all Nigerians on the occasion of the celebration of this year’s Easter.

“This year’s commemoration of Easter comes amid the grip with which Covid-19 has held the entire world.

“Unprecedented in living memory, majority of Christians have found themselves marking Easter in a subdued manner, away from the usual congregation in churches. This is unusual and very unfortunate.

I never knew Nigeria’s healthcare infrastructure was in such bad state – SGF, Boss Mustapha

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustpha, has decried the poor state of Nigeria's healthcare infrastructure.

Mr Mustapha, who is also the chairman of the Presidential Taskforce(PTF)on COVID-19, said he realised how bad it was, after he was appointed to head the team. He made this known during a meeting with the leadership of the national assembly on Thursday.

“I can tell you for sure, I never knew that our entire healthcare infrastructure was in the state in which it is. Until I was appointed to do this work,” he said.

While he noted that the pandemic has provided the opportunity to examine the state of the national health care systems which is in dire need of reforms and funding, he said the weaknesses in Nigeria’s health systems became more glaring given the way more established health systems in Europe and America collapsed under pressure.

Former Oyo Senator, Robert Koleoso is dead

The lawmaker who represented Oyo North senatorial district between 2003 and 2007, Robert Koleoso, is dead.

Mr Koleoso, who hails from Saki area of Oyo, died on Thursday at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, the state capital.

The deceased is the elder brother to Michael Koleoso, former Secretary to Oyo State government during the administration of late Lamidi Adesina between 1999 and 2003.

A relative of the deceased, Adeniyi Adebisi, confirmed his death Thursday night.

Mr Adebisi, who is the Commissioner for Trade and Investment in Oyo State, said: “Chief Koleoso died today. He died this morning at the UCH.”

“He should be preparing for his 86th or 87th birthday.”

Indian couple name their newborn baby boy 'Lockdown' a week after another couple called their new twins 'Covid' and 'Corona'

A couple in India has named their newbown baby son 'Lockdown' in a nod to the coronavirus pandemic.

The boy was born in Bacheri village in the Sheopur district of central India, on Monday during the country's 21-day strict lockdown.

When staff asked what name they should write on the birth certificate, the boy's mother Manju Mail and father Raghunath revealed their unusual choice.

Manju said: 'He is Lockdown, as he was born during the lockdown period,' the Times of India reported.

Rapper Chynna Rogers dies suddenly at 25

Rapper and model Chynna Rogers has passed away suddenly at the age of 25, as confirmed by her manager.

'I can regrettably confirm Chynna passed away,” Rogers’ manager John Miller said in an email statement to The Wrap.

He also passed along another statement from her family, which read, 'Chynna was deeply loved and will be sorely missed.'

While Miller would not comment on the rapper/model's cause of death, he did confirm, 'she passed away today.'

BBNaija’s Mercy and Ike to premiere reality show

Former Big Brother Naija housemates, Mercy and Ike are returning to the screens with their new reality TV show.

The show titled “Mercy & Ike”, will premiere on April, 26, 2020 on Africa Magic Showcase DSTv Ch151.

Both Mercy and Ike shared the official teaser for the upcoming show on the social media handles a few hours ago.

Mercy shared an official teaser and wrote: “Yaaaaassss! We are hitting your screen this April from the 26th on Africa Magic Showcase DStv Ch151. Who’s ready for some magic?!”

Former Oyo first lady, Florence Ajimobi opens up on how she handled her cheating husband

Strong woman! Is it true that all men are polygamous in nature and can never make do with one woman. But one of the biggest thing for a woman is to forgive a cheating spouse. It is a prove to the extent of much you really love the man and don't want anything to happen to your relationship.

Loyalty is really a real big thing for me cos I always put my mind 100% in words especially where you are committed. It is so hard to learn one aunty Tayo ....always come to your house whenever you are away....playing the side chicken here.


Former Oyo state First Lady, Florence Ajimobi, opened up to her daughter Abisola Kola Daisi that her husband, former Oyo state governor, Abiola Ajimobi cheated on her multiple times. She also explained how she handled his infidelity.

Face masks don't stop healthy people getting coronavirus, says World Health Organization

Face masks do not stop healthy people getting coronavirus Covid-19, the World Health Organization has said in updated guidelines.

The health body states coronavirus can enter the body through respiratory droplets and contact, but wearing a medical mask "is insufficient to provide an adequate level of protection, and other measures should also be adopted".

It has advised that the masks should be reserved for health care workers, who need them the most.

If you are healthy, you only need to wear a mask if you are taking care of a person with suspected Covid-19 infection, it said.

Lagos State Government, Naira Marley, Gbadamosi to settle out of court

The Lagos State Government, musician, Azeez Fashola, alias Naira Marley, and a politician, Babatunde Gbadamosi are to settle out of court.

Naira Marley, Gbadamosi and his wife were charged before the Lagos State Magistrates’ Court in Ogba for attending a crowded birthday party in violation of the government’s social distancing directive to check the spread of coronavirus.

Kylie Jenner is Forbes' youngest 'self-made' billionaire for the SECOND year in a row

Forbes released the annual World’s Billionaires list on Wednesday and beauty mogul Kylie remains the planet’s youngest self-made billionaire at aged 22.

In 2019, the star unseated Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg, 35, as the youngest-ever self-made billionaire - he was 23 when he made his first billion 11 years ago in 2008.

Forbes has addressed the controversy that surrounds the title 'self-made' as last year, people were up in arms that Kylie came from an already privileged background.

They penned: ' Yes, self-made (despite a lot of help from her famous family, she didn’t inherit her business—she built it). And yes, billionaire (she’s worth $1 billion).'

Mercy Aigbe laments power outage

CEO of Mag Diva clothing store, actress and brand influencer Mercy Aigbe is not enjoying the stay at home directive by the National Center for Disease Control (NCDC).

Mercy disclosed on her mention that she’s frustrated and has started developing grey hair due to lack of electricity and bad networks.

Read her note here:

Just few days at home Baby Girl has started growing grey hair 😰…. why won’t grey hair come out, when there is no light, Airtel/Smile network is shitty! I can’t even watch Netflix 😓…. this whole situation will make one age fast 😭…… God this corona virus just do and go 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 #stayhomestaysafe

I fought coronavirus with carrots, black seed oil, honey, vitamin C – Seyi Makinde

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde yesterday revealed that he fought coronavirus with carrots, vitamin C and black seed oil with honey while in isolation.

The governor revealed this in Ibadan yesterday in a telephone interview with an FM radio station.

He had last week announced that he was tested positive for the disease and went into isolation. But two days ago, he announced that he had become negative after series of tests.

The governor said he only made efforts to boost his immunity and used his time in isolation to regularly exercise on the treadmill.

Naira Marley turns himself in, to also appear in court

The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed that Naira Marley has turned himself in.

Marley was among the guests at the 42nd birthday party of Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele's husband held over the weekend at their AMEN Estate home in disregard to the lockdown directive ordered by government to stop further spread of the novel Coronavirus disease.

Confirming he was in police custody, spokesman Bala Elkana said the music star would be charged to court, adding that efforts were on to arrest others who attended the party.

Pep Guardiola's mother has died from coronavirus

Pep Guardiola's mother has sadly died after contracting coronavirus, Manchester City have confirmed.

The club released a statement on social media after Dolors Sala Carrio passed away aged 82 in Manresa, Barcelona.

It read: "The Manchester City family are devastated to report the death today of Pep's moth Dolors Sala Carrio in Manresa, Barcelona after contracting Corona Virus.

Court sentences Funke Akindele and her husband to 14 days community service... to pay N100k fine each

A Magistrate court sitting in Ogba, Lagos state has sentenced Funke Akindele and her husband Abdulrasheed Bello to 14 days community service each.

The court also directed them to pay a fine of N100,000 each.

Funke Akindele and her husband had over the weekend held a house party which breaks the lockdown rules.

Lagos to prosecute Funke Akindele over house party

Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele may be prosecuted today. She is likely to be charged before Ogba Magistrate Court 1 at about 11 a.m today.

The prosecuting team will be from the Directorate of Public Prosecution (DPP).

The actress on Saturday organised a house party to celebrate her husband JJC’s birthday at her residence in Amen Estate Ibeju-Lekki in Lagos

This violated the total lockdown for residents of Lagos state and social distancing preached by the government.


Some of the dignitaries that attended the party included; Naira Marley, Rasheed Gbadamosi, a former Lagos state governorship aspirant among others.