Her twins are crying, please release her- Uche Elendu appeals to Lagos state for Funke Akindele's release

Actress Uche Elendu has appealed to the Lagos state government and the police to release her colleague, Funke Akindele-Bello, for the sake of her twins.

In a post shared on her Instagram page, she wrote

Please release her i dont have any excuses to make for her cos the law is simple, No Social gathering !!!! but her humble and sweet spirit doesnt deserve this arrest...We are Sorry on her behalf please @jidesanwoolu @balaelkana
She explained and apologised please listen and forgive, at least people ate food at the party, the people that clustered people to share 2 packs of indomie in the name of Quarantine relief were not arrested, Please Forgive her #freefunkeakindele
Nigerians pls the same way you got her arrested through social media pls beg them to release her, her twins r crying#stayathome

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We all want to know how the coronavirus pandemic ends. How do we cope with uncertainty?

No one knows how this ends. The uncertainty may be as unsettling as the virus itself. 

As the U.S. imposes restrictions to save lives during the global coronavirus pandemic, people are agonizing over one question: When will "normal" life resume?

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Breaking News: Calabar Mall Collapse: Cross River

News reaching use that a section of the Calabar Mall which houses the popular SparNigeria Mall just collapse this afternoon.

According to the source cars parked at the main entrance where destroyed.

As at the time of this report, they is no confirmation of any casualty.

We'll keep you updated as events unfolds.

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‘Deadly ignorance’: GOP governor slammed for falsely claiming ‘we didn’t know’ asymptomatic people transmit coronavirus

  “This is a game changer, dude? Yeah. So is the wheel.”

Georgia’s Republican Governor Brian Kemp has been under fire for refusing to issue a stay at home order for his state’s 10.6 million people. On Wednesday, after his fellow GOP Governor to the south, Florida’s Ron DeSantis succumbed to nationwide public outrage, Kemp finally told his citizens to stay home.
But Kemp is now under fire for his false claim that “we didn’t know that until the last 24 hours,” that coronavirus can be spread by asymptomatic people. 

During Kemp’s announcement he also falsely claims he’s been “following the science,” and calls it a “game changer.” He’s now being accused of a “stunning admission of deadly ignorance.” 

A stunning admission of deadly ignorance from Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp, who says he only just learned that asymptomatic people can transmit #Covid19. “[I]ndividuals could have been infecting people before they ever felt bad, but we didn’t know that until the last 24 hours.” pic.twitter.com/T7NZWk2GDR

— Andisheh Nouraee (@andishehnouraee) April 2, 2020

Scientific and mainstream media articles going back to at least February 24 – not in “the last 24 hours” – have made clear people with no symptoms can transmit the coronavirus. Many more articles appeared in mid-March. A University of Texas at Austin study published March 16 found “that more than 10 percent of patients are infected by somebody who has the virus but does not yet have symptoms.”

Harvard epidemiologist and health economist Eric Feigl-Ding doesn’t hold back on Kemp’s claim: “That is a lie. We’ve know about asymptomatic transmission for well over a month or more.”

That is a lie. We’ve know about asymptomatic transmission for well over a month or more. And CDC and Emory SPH advisors are in his back yard. Don’t try to deny science was there all along. #COVID19 https://t.co/OWs2qj0eCZ

— Eric Feigl-Ding (@DrEricDing) April 2, 2020

Many across the nation are furious, and as some pointed out, the CDC is based in Atlanta.

A stunning admission of deadly ignorance from Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp, who says he only just learned that asymptomatic people can transmit #Covid19. “[I]ndividuals could have been infecting people before they ever felt bad, but we didn’t know that until the last 24 hours.” pic.twitter.com/T7NZWk2GDR

— Andisheh Nouraee (@andishehnouraee) April 2, 2020

Is this one of those newfangled videos where they put words in people’s mouths? Because I can’t believe anyone would admit they didn’t know until the last 24 hours that asymptomatic people could pass on the Coronavirus. This is a game changer, dude? Yeah. So is the wheel. https://t.co/UFTn3akax2

— Joe Scarborough (@JoeNBC) April 2, 2020

Is this one of those newfangled videos where they put words in people’s mouths? Because I can’t believe anyone would admit they didn’t know until the last 24 hours that asymptomatic people could pass on the Coronavirus. This is a game changer, dude? Yeah. So is the wheel. https://t.co/UFTn3akax2

— Joe Scarborough (@JoeNBC) April 2, 2020

A stunning admission of deadly ignorance from Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp, who says he only just learned that asymptomatic people can transmit #Covid19. “[I]ndividuals could have been infecting people before they ever felt bad, but we didn’t know that until the last 24 hours.” pic.twitter.com/T7NZWk2GDR

— Andisheh Nouraee (@andishehnouraee) April 2, 2020

A stunning admission of deadly ignorance from Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp, who says he only just learned that asymptomatic people can transmit #Covid19. “[I]ndividuals could have been infecting people before they ever felt bad, but we didn’t know that until the last 24 hours.” pic.twitter.com/T7NZWk2GDR

— Andisheh Nouraee (@andishehnouraee) April 2, 2020

Is this one of those newfangled videos where they put words in people’s mouths? Because I can’t believe anyone would admit they didn’t know until the last 24 hours that asymptomatic people could pass on the Coronavirus. This is a game changer, dude? Yeah. So is the wheel. https://t.co/UFTn3akax2

— Joe Scarborough (@JoeNBC) April 2, 2020

A deadly admission. He must have been listening to 45, not scientists. Remember @staceyabrams could have been your governor instead of this ill-informed danger to you. https://t.co/Ab0OcHEduJ

— Jill Wine-Banks (@JillWineBanks) April 2, 2020

Imagine a loved one dying because your governor was too lazy to read the news any time in the last month https://t.co/NF9XhZ4RPD

— Matt O'Brien (@ObsoleteDogma) April 2, 2020

A stunning admission of deadly ignorance from Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp, who says he only just learned that asymptomatic people can transmit #Covid19. “[I]ndividuals could have been infecting people before they ever felt bad, but we didn’t know that until the last 24 hours.” pic.twitter.com/T7NZWk2GDR

— Andisheh Nouraee (@andishehnouraee) April 2, 2020

Everyone in Georgia should be outraged.

We've known this for over 3 months now… Brian Kemp is either lying to the public during a pandemic or is dangerously incompetent. https://t.co/fuv7FDyAdB

— Quarantined William LeGate (@williamlegate) April 2, 2020

A stunning admission of deadly ignorance from Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp, who says he only just learned that asymptomatic people can transmit #Covid19. “[I]ndividuals could have been infecting people before they ever felt bad, but we didn’t know that until the last 24 hours.” pic.twitter.com/T7NZWk2GDR

— Andisheh Nouraee (@andishehnouraee) April 2, 2020

How did he not know? Did he have his earmuffs on? Did he refuse to read a newspaper or review ANY information about this virus before this week? Probably. #COVIDー19 https://t.co/ILK6MC8JrB

— reedgalen (@reedgalen) April 2, 2020

Y’all could’ve had Stacey Abrams. But the lying, cheating, incompetent white guy was and is preferred by many. https://t.co/ryJNDRJbnR

— Kenny BooYah! (@KwikWarren) April 2, 2020

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#Coronavirus: Oyo can't be on total lockdown because of poverty - Governor Makinde

Governor Seyi Makinde has revealed why Oyo State can't go on total lockdown over Coronavirus, days after President @MBuhari issued an order which restricted movement in Abuja, Ogun and Lagos. 

The Oyo state Governor who tested positive for the virus, said he opted for a curfew instead of a total lockdown due to the high rate of poverty in the state. He stated that a curfew will enable residents carry out their daily activities and earn daily incomes amid the outbreak of Coronavirus in the state. 

Speaking on a Fresh FM programme, Governor Makinde said; 

“My own background is engineering and I kept saying to people that as an engineer, you take decisions that are based on logic and fact. It’s an uncharted territory. We kept on interacting with the experts to find out what are the facts emerging.

“Yes, Lagos can be on lockdown, Ogun can be on lockdown, Oyo State, yes, people have been saying have a total lockdown and then I have been asking them questions. What will be the benefits here? Are there alternative courses of action for us to take?

“If you ask people not to come out, you lock down the market places, there are people that what they sell today – the profit from today’s activities is what they will eat tomorrow. There are plenty people like that within our environment. So, are there alternatives available to us? Can we do selective lockdown? That’s why I imposed the curfew, to say limit interactions.

“I think, everything is on the table but it has to follow a logical pattern and it will need the input of experts. We are not just going to lock down because everyone is locking down.”

Governor Makinde further disclosed that he would follow the steps of some foreign countries that have successfully contained the virus. 

He added; 

“I have been watching CNN and the most successful place right now in containing this is the Czech Republic. And one of the things they brought out is that they made a law that if you must leave your house, you must wear a mask.

“It may be that route for us to go. I have asked them to start evaluating that. If we must make that law and say everybody that must go out must wear a mask, then, how about those who cannot afford it? Can we make masks locally? Can we get our artisans and our tailors to commit to that with the government supporting? So, those are the type of solutions we are looking for.”

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Coronavirus: Governor Ben Ayade imposes new restrictions in Cross Riverians, says no mask, no movement

Following the discovery of five cases of Coronavirus in neighboring Akwa Ibom state, the Cross Rivers state governor, Ben Ayade, has reeled out new measures to help prevent the importation of the virus into the state.

In a statement released last night, the state governor, Ben Ayade stated that among other things, no resident of the state will be allowed to move freely without a face mask beginning from 12 am on Friday April 3rd. According to the statement, the state-owned garment factory has been mandated to produce face mask for residents of the state.

Following the prevalence of coronavirus infections in neighboring states, the Cross River State Governor, Sen. Ben Ayade on Wednesday issued the following executive orders:

1. Starting from 12am on April 3rd, 2020, no person will be allowed in public without a nose or face mask.

2. The Cross River State Garment Factory is directed to work round the clock to produce masks, while observing industrial safe distancing

3. Government to distribute masks for free to residents of the state

4. The Ministry of Humanitarian and Welfare Services, in conjunction with the state Food Bank, to deliver free food to the vulnerable in the state.

5. All exit and entry routes into the state are now completely shut down against all human and vehicular movements.

6. All commissioners, special advisers, chairmen, Director Generals, directors and members of boards and commissions as well as special assistants, are hereby co-opted to assist the COVID-19 task force, in ensuring the enforcement and compliance with the guidelines aimed at keeping the state free of the pandemic.

7. Consequently, all those mentioned above are directed to report at the U.J. Esuene Stadium on Friday, April 3rd, 2020, to receive their kits and commence full enforcement along with the Nigerian Police, Military, the Homeland Security Services and the Border Patrol Agency.

8. All commissioners from local governments that border our neighboring states, are directed to retire back home and take charge of enforcement

9. The state power company operating the 23megawatt power plant, is directed to power street lights from 6pm to 6am daily

10. Public spirited individuals and organizations willing to serve as Volunteers to support enforcement of COVID-19 guidelines, should register by sending their names and addresses tel no: 08039302693

11. For nose masks, residents should call 08099911011

12. For free food supply, residents should call 08037210284

13. The Cross river state microfinance bank to work for 24 hours.

Let us help keep Cross River safe from coronavirus, adhere strictly to government guidelines

Signed
Christian Ita
Special Adviser
Media and Publicity to Governor

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Colorado Mayor dares someone to spit in his mouth as he dismisses Coronavirus concerns (video)

Mayor Brian Bagley of Longmont, Colorado, USA has publicly downplayed the Coronavirus disease urging the US government to stop city lock-downs and closing off businesses.

The Mayor who has been defiant when it comes to the coronavirus pandemic, appeared to suggest during a recent City Council work session and he said that people in low-health-risk categories should not be worried about contracting COVID-19.

Mayor Bagley according to the Times-Call reports, made a bizzare comment saying even if someone spat in his mouth he won't die.

“I want somebody to come over and spit in my mouth so I can get in the hospital now, because I’m not going to die,” said Mayor Bagley according to The Times-Call.

“I am not advocating that money is more important than lives or health,” Bagley said at that meeting. “I’m not saying this isn’t serious. I’m not saying  I’m going to violate” the stay-at-home orders, “or go rogue.”

Bagley continued “I’m going to follow the current orders, but this is only going to get worse, and it’s not going to be the virus that’s going to cause it.”

After massive outrage followed his comments, the Mayor downplayed the incident.

“First of all, I was speaking with emotion and sarcasm, obviously I don’t want someone to come over and spit in my mouth,” Mayor Bagley told Denver’s Channel 7 reporter Adi Guajardo.

“What I meant was there is room in the hospital” and that he would rather get sick, if that happens, now instead of later.”

Watch the video below...

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1st April Recorded cases of #Corona Virus

The new recorded cases of corona virus confirm from a tweet from the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control NCDC that Nigeria has this evening recorded Nineteen (19) new cases of Coronavirus, five  (5) cases of which was confirmed in Akwa Ibom State, 7 in Abuja, 9 in Lagos, 1 Kaduna, and 1 Bauchi, respectively. 

However, as at 8:00pm April, 2020, the NCDC reported 23 new confirmed cases, taking the total to 174.

The tweet read:

“Twenty-three new cases of #COVID19 have been reported in Nigeria; 9 in Lagos, 7 in the FCT, 5 in Akwa Ibom, 1 in Kaduna and 1 in Bauchi State.

“As at 08:00 pm 1st April there are 174 confirmed cases of #COVID19 reported in Nigeria. Nine have been discharged with two deaths.

“As at 08:00 pm 1st April, there are:

174 confirmed cases

9 discharged

2 deaths

“For a breakdown of cases by states-

Currently;

#Lagos- 91

#FCT (Abuja)- 35

#Osun- 14

#Oyo- 8

#Ogun- 4

#Edo- 4

#Kaduna- 4

#Bauchi- 3

#Enugu- 2

#Ekiti- 2

#Rivers-1

#Benue- 1

#Akwa Ibom- 5

you can follow on the tweet here 

 #coronaviruscure

They don turn this thing to league table 😪

— Sodiq👑 (@femii_sodiq) April 1, 2020

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