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Rachel the PIPER FOUNDATION a non profit Organization founded and presided by Amb. Rachel Bakam aka Rachel the PIPER is relentless in helping the masses during this difficult and challenging covid-19 era. Just a few weeks ago, this great foundation took relief materials made up of foodstuff, mosquito nets, face masks and hand sanitizers to the new Kuchingoro IDP Camp in Abuja Nigeria.

Rachel the PIPER FOUNDATION together with her partners proceeded to offer relief materials to some widows named Heart of God women in Byazhin Kubwa even as they warm up to take relief materials all the way to Marraraban Rido---Ungwan Kaje in Kaduna State.

For the widow's outreach, The drive was long, the road was bad but the effort was worthwhile. Just two days after this outreach, Rachel the PIPER FOUNDATION heads to Kaduna Marraraban Rido---Ungwan Kaje to give relief materials and face masks. Amb Rachel Bakam posted on her social media pages:

"We are grateful for a successful outreach today. The residents of Ugwan Kaje in Marraban Rido Kaduna State have been tormented with Kidnappings. Just last week, one of the Rulers was kidnapped and they are waiting for ransom. We are glad to be the first to take relief materials and face masks to that community ever. We just turned out and surprised the community. We appreciate our partners, team and volunteers for making this all possible. Here are the volunteers:

*Rimpyen Dan my University mate and dear friend

*Nehemiah Tene who volunteered from Facebook

*Shabanyan Kantiok who also volunteered from Facebook

We appreciate *Hon Rotimi Okenla PDP Candidate for House of Assembly Ogun State for flying all the way from Lagos to support our outreaches @rotimiokenla


The Covid-19 widow's pallative outreach organised by Rachel the PIPER FOUNDATION and her partners at Byazhin Kubwa was a huge success. What a distance we drove to reach the widows but it was worth it at the end of the day. We appreciate Mr Nefo Esimai who came to the aid of one of the widows there by paying 2 years rent for her and providing her with upkeep. May God replenish your purse a billion fold

We won't stop. We will head to Marraraban Rido--- Ugwan Kaje in Kaduna State on Saturday 9th may with relief materials too. We appreciate our partners who are linking hands to make these projects feasible. We appreciate you all. Here they are:


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*Uwakolam Godwin Chukwudi Founder Global Life-Tower Builders Foundation and his team who have provided the fabrics for face masks, supporting with media, photography and volunteers. Follow on Instagram: @globallifetowerbuilders @chukwyuwakolam

*Dr Aisha Achimugu Founder/President,
SAM Empowerment Foundation
Who are supporting with foodstuff. Follow on Instagram: @samempowermentfoundation

*Air Commodore Emmanuel Jekada APC Chairman Kaduna State supported with money

*Vincent B. Ngene. Even-Numbers (Nig ) Ltd. Dealers on Home/Office window blinds & Conventional curtains/Bed spreads.+234 803 315 7840

*My dear friend Mr Mateawo Joshua Olusegun who supported with cash

*Dr Jimoh Abubakar. Director, Public Affairs--NAFDAC supported with cash

*Dr Joyce Dominic CEO Joyce Herbal Centre supporting with money. Follow on Instagram: @joyce.skin.care @joyceherbalproducts

*Queen Zion Torkwase Kilgore CEO Zionshine Heavenly Creations who is supporting with beautiful and exotic face masks. Follow on Instagram: @Zionshinehc. You can reach her on:08034124447

*Bar Salako Olanrewaju Adewale, Ph.D., FCA, LLB, BL, MBA, ACTI., CEO CITYMART Suncity and Gwagwalada Abuja supported with some money

*Amb. Nefo Esimai Co-Founder La Buena Vida @nefolegend supported with money

*My dearest big brother
Aruwan Joseph aka Shakzy supported with cash

*Mr Houmam Lababidi aka Da Homms Founder & President Fun Bikers Nigeria is supporting as a volunteer with his friends. Follow on Instagram: @ridewiththehomms @fun_bikersng

*Nuhu Ezekiel CEO Wecrispitmedia supporting with media. Follow on Instagram: @Wecrispitmedia

Here's to making life better

"Be a partner today. Together we can make the World a better place". Your brand will enjoy massive publicity on our media platforms as part of your CSR activity.

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Rachel the PIPER FOUNDATION "#Reachingout with #actsofKindness.... #Touchinglives.... #Bridgingdifferences"

We appreciate you".

Here's wishing Rachel the PIPER FOUNDATION and her great partners more exploits in their philanthropic quest and may God reward all their efforts. We caught wind of the fact that the next outreach after the one for Kaduna is for the Media men in a couple of weeks. Well-done indeed


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Nigeria Beauty Queen and crowned winner of the prestigious Queen of Aso Nigeria Pageant contest, Queen Peace Nnamani, has commenced a voluntary social initiative and awareness campaign on th use of face masks and its relevance to the complexities created by the novel coronavirus outbreak in Nigeria.

The campaign was launched in FCT at Kado-Kushi Village Abuja, through the collaborative partnership of African Scholars Care Initiative. The social awareness campaign witnessed the sensitisation of people across the Kado Kushi community. They educated them on the significance of personal hygiene and the use of face mask to prevent the covid19 pandemic spread and also share dfood items

Speaking to newsmen few minutes into the kickoff of the campaign, Queen Peace described the voluntary activities as a way of extending care and affectionate interest for humanity, especially in this challenging times. She further noted that the sensitisation campaign was in line with NCDC directives and FG agenda to keep Nigerians informed on the required precautionary approaches and engagements needed to contain the virus in Nigeria.

During the outreach and social awareness campaign, Queen Peace Nnamani and her Team, in collaboration with her partners, the African Scholars Care Initiative encouraged persons within the community to maintain strict adherence to safety precautions and directives by relevant health experts. They further urged the Federal government and its operational agents to provide supports for vulnerable families who are amongst the most-hit in the economic challenges created by the hydra-headed Covid19 monster.

In a remark by the district head of Kado-Kushi, where the awareness was conducted, Chief Suleiman Dodo, he thanked benevolence extended by the team to his community, especially in the areas of sensitisation and awareness campaign. He assured the team that his people will continue to maintain adequate personal hygiene, adopt the frequent use of face masks and directives by the NCDC and the federal government.


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Chinwe Chibuike Foundation Makes Donations To Essential Workers And Homeless Persons In Massachusetts, USA.

The recent survival stress created by the novel coronavirus pandemic outbreak is yet sinking several homes, families and individuals into hopelessness, thereby seeking assistance for shelter, food and security from government, as well as humanitarian agencies. The ongoing panic had necessitated a renowned Nigeria, but US based NGO, the Chinwe Chibuike Foundation to make donations on Tuesday 6th 2020 to essential workers frontlining the war against the covid19 and to homeless persons in Massachusetts, USA.

The exercise in Massachusetts, USA was supported by the collaborative efforts of Resilient Roses Respite. The donation is an activity of GivingTuesdayNow and Cincodemayo, an emergency intervention project of Chinwe Chibuike Foundation and Resilient Roses Respite.

According to the Project Director of Chinwe Chibuike Foundation, she noted that the exercise had coincided with intentional programs to holistically provide succor and interventions to contain the crisis created by the Covid19 outbreak, which has affected a reasonable figure of the world's population, especially in Massachusetts USA, with about 76,743 confirmed infected cases, with about 4,840 deaths.

She further noted that the duo organizations will continue to engage subsequent giveaway of more food items and relief materials to keep them safe and healthy amidst the stay at home and lockdown policies. Beneficiaries of the giveaway also expressed appreciation for the efforts made by Chinwe Chibuike Foundation and her partners, Resilient Respite.

Chinwe Chibuike Foundation has continue to participate in interventional em toergency support programs across the globe, especially in the US and Africa- Nigeria. Her agency has remained focused in salvage programs to emancipate the downtrodden from the hardship they are already faced-with.

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Abuja Based Pageant Organiser Involved In A Near Fatal Auto-crash

The Founder/CEO of Face of Culture Nigeria Africa Pageant, Amb. Roland Owualah, has slightly escaped death, after he came out unscratched In a near fatal auto crash involving his vehicle, along his way to the Karishi Market, located at the suburbs of FCT. The sudden accident occured at mid-day, on the 6th of May, 2020.

According to reports, Passersby were amazed and frightened, when Amb. Roland pulled out without any serious wounds, after his vehicle had plunged and toppled more than three times in the air before it landed disastrously. They reached for him and noticed he was fine and in good health. Speaking with our reporter few minutes later, Amb. Roland narrated his accident, describing his survival as a miracle.

Narrating the situation, he said the only thing he could remember was that he kept on yelling and shouting the name of God, while the vehicle steeped, tumbled and smashed into the ground. He however appreciated God for his mercy, he says, "I appreciate God for his mercy, for according to him is sufficient for all who call on him for safety. The only thing i remembered was calling out the name of God while the Car was Somersaulting and smashing".

Speaking with eye witnesses at the scene of the event, one of the commuters expressed overwhelming surprise, describing the accident as usual and unbelievable. While describing the scene, the eyewitness says, "it so unbelievable that a vehicle that had such impact did not take any life, let alone an injury. The driver must be a very devoted servant of God". The eye witness further said that they had all thought he was gone, not until they saw him come out by himself, without even a spill of blood.

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Mamuzee Twins Mark Birthday Today, Distribute Aides To Security Officials, Health Workers In Abuja

Famous gospel music duo, Anthonio Akpos Dixon and Andre Andos Dixon, otherwise called "Mamuzee Twins" popularly known for their artistic display of African attires in their music videos have distributed foods and drinks to officials of both the security and health industry, as they mark their birthday in Abuja.

The Ghana-born singing duo distributed the relief supports yesterday, as they shared stunning photos of themselves on social media with fans, friends, family and well wishers. Mamuzee Twins made the humanitarian gestures to health workers and security officials in Abuja to encourage them in roles they had played to manage the huge challenges which the nation is faced with today.

The security and health officials who benefited from the benevolence of the gospel-singing Artists had also appreciated the supportive gestures which they had shown and exhibited. They received the food stuffs and drinks and also prayed for more grace upon their age, as others wished them more successes and increase in their career.

They duo appreciated friends, fans, family member and others who made out time to send in goodwill messages, prayers, presents, as well as other exceptional gestures. They also thanked God for the grace of life and the countless successes they had achieved in recent times.

The Mamuzee Twins have remained quite exceptional and creatively outstanding in their music career over the years. Since the release of their debut singles in 1999, titled "Abi U nor Know say Jehovah na God" and "Bobo", which got them into limelight after it earned them The Black Pearl Award in South Africa, as best new act and most entertaining artistes in Africa, the duo has continue to record more significant successes.

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Abuja Based Comedian Laments Impact Of Coronavirus On Entertainers, Calls For FG Support (Video)

Popular Abuja Based comedian, Radio Presenter, and notable entertainer, Ambassador Wahala, popularly known for mimicking the the wife of Former Nigeria President, HE Patience Jonathan, has counted the losses which the entertainment industry is yet experiencing as a result of the global pandemic which has making huge negative impact on the nations economy

In the lamentations of Amb. Wahala, he noted that the entertainment industry could be the most hit sector, as restrictions on most social activities, events, occasions and entertainment concerts remain in place. He however urged the federal government and relevant institutions to initiate proactive concerns that will help support the sector as well as key player in the entertainment industry.

He also appreciated the supplementary efforts made by entertainers to support the downtrodden, especially with series of giveaways to fans and charity initiatives to support vulnerable persons, but he also emphasized that entertainers may be the ones to suffer more in the long run. He however asked the government to consider loan facilities and assistance for persons in the creative arts industry.

In his moody expressions, he called on entertainers to voiceout and support the campaign of seeking support from government, stressing that the industry and key players may become bankrupt soon. He cited instances, narrating that several actors, comedians, singers may not be able to feed and assist their families without shows, event and other ways through which they get funds.

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Billionaire Medical Doctor, Godwin Maduka Vows To Replicate World Class HeathCare Facility In Africa ( Video)

Billionaire Doctor, Philanthropist and the people's choice for Anambra 2021 Governorship tussle, Dr. Godwin Maduka has promised to build the biggest healthcare facility in Africa and precisely in Anambra state, Nigeria. He made the statement few hours ago, as he expresses worries over the ongoing loopholes in the healthcare sector, which was exposed as a result of the recent global covid19 outbreak.

Dr. Godwin Maduka in his affectionate and passionate interest to restructure the standards of medical and health facilities in Nigeria, noted that his vision is to duplicate the same world standard enjoyed in other developed countries by adopting the same technologies, medical regulations and architectural designs that will make the facility safe and efficient.

He expressed displeasure over the proximity established between Africans and access to efficient healthcare facilities, whereby persons in critical health conditions have to travel to some western countries to access care and treatment. Dr. Godwin assured Africans, Nigerians and the people of Anambra state that he was going to establish a health facility that is of best international standards, as it was in line with his vision for Anambra state.

He stated that every individual should be close and have access to healthcare facilities, stressing that it was embarrassing and requires a lot of funds to travel to India, China, US and other countries before one could access medicare. Dr. Godwin reiterated his envisioned mandates to bridge the gap by ensuring that peoples' lives are saved, without having to travel overseas, as he also promised to apply his expertise and contact in the areas of spine and pain management for the benefit of the aging population.

Still stressing his concerns, Dr. Maduka noted that Nigeria should not be lagging behind, as he emphasized on the need for Nigerians to be able to learn and understand what other nations across the world enjoys today. He concluded by encouraging Nigerians not to see themselves as superior beings because they have different skin colour, instead he challenged them to out their brains at work, as it was the only way of advancing personal development and national advancement.

Dr. Godwin Maduka is a triple professor of medicine, the Founder and CEO of Las Vegas Pain Institute and Medical Center in the USA. He is also in the race of the 2021 Anambra state Governorship tussle, as not just the most qualified, but the only person aspirant who had made more development impact in the state. He his committed to improve the health sector in the state and across Nigeria.

He envisions timely prevention in the escalation of critical medical conditions and establishment of pharmaceutical industries that will create jobs and become an effective tool in the battle against fake drugs especially on Anambra. He also envisage a series of prospective development projects in education, infrastructure, security and other notable sectors of relevance for "Ndi Anambra".


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Covid-19 Lockdown!! Humans hide behind rams inside lorries attempting to sneak into Kaduna

Two vehicles attempting to sneak passengers from Kano into Kaduna have been intercepted at the Kaduna-Kano border.

The lorries had reportedly slipped through the security checks at the border, sneaking in their human cargo concealed behind livestock, motorcycles and other goods.

In a statement on Thursday, Samuel Aruwan, commissioner of internal security and home affairs in Kaduna, said: “We got information that these lorries had come in from the Kaduna-Kano border and had progressed up to Gwargwaji in Zaria LGA. We then proceeded to nab them further along within the same local government.

“The passengers were cleverly concealed behind random goods, motorcycles and animals. Thankfully, once again we have got the better of them, and we have turned them back, in compliance with the Kaduna State Government’s ban on inter-state travel. Operatives are actively enforcing the directives at all entry points, and passengers have similarly been intercepted from other routes and escorted out to the borders.”

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COVID19: Hon. Ofumelu Assures Nigeria Of National Assembly Commitment To Support Policy Formulation and Implementation.

Hon. Vincent Ekene Ofumelu, the House of Representative Member for Oyi/Ayamelum Federal Constituency in Anambra State, has assured Nigerians that the green chambers of the National Assembly will continue to demonstrate democratic leadership, especially in this trying times of the covid19 pandemic, as it remains committed to robust policy formulation and critical monitoring of the implementation process.

In a press statement signed by Hon. Vincent Ofumelu, and released to newsmens recently after the first National Assembly session in Abuja since the outbreak of coronavirus, he noted that himself and his fellow legislative colleagues have resolved to set the ball rolling for the executive arm of government. He reassured Nigerians that the legislative arm of government will remain undauntedly committed to the protection of lives and the sources of their livelihood.

He noted that the House of representatives in collaboration with its colleagues at the red chambers will continue to lead proactive measures to galvanize laws that will be in concordance with global health community towards finding a vaccine to the recent covid19 outbreak in the country. He further stated that the zeal was to ensure that no part of the country is neglected in the distribution of palliatives to lessen the challenges and economic effects caused by dreadful coronavirus outbreak which has claimed thousands of lives and have affected more than a million of the world's population.

Described as the "talk and do Legislator", Hon. Ofumelu has remained unshakable in his envisioned mandate to ensure that Nigerians and especially persons in his federal constituency continue to benefit significantly from the dividends of his democratic and concerned leadership. He has continue to lead advocacy programs to promote awareness on the safety precaution to contain the new outbreak in his constituency and has made meaningful efforts to support progressive measures through monetary commitments and otherwise.

He remains a true servant of the people, the voice of the dumb and the vision of several blind persons in Anambra state and across Nigeria.

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Covid-19 Intervention: Big Church Foundation Relaunches Zero Hunger Project, Gifts Food Items As Palliatives

With the ongoing hardship and economic struggles created by the recent Covid19 outbreak in Nigeria and across the globe, the Zero Hunger Project of Big Church Foundation has been relaunched, as its Team visit households in rural communities across Ogun state to distribute foods and other relief materials.

Appreciating "Teamzerohunger", the founder and chairman of the Foundation, Dr. Olakunle Churchill noted that he was quite overwhelmed at the sacrifices and efforts made to ensure that the project was relaunched, especially now that the pandemic may have created several challenges on survival and food affordability.

He explained that though he wasn't in the country, but was indeed impressed at the impact of the project. The team of Zero Hunger Project visited homes and distributed bags of rice and other relief materials. Encouraged families and advised them to remain at home and engage social distancing until the war against the dreaded coronavirus come to an end.

According to the project manager, he described the outreach as one like never before, expressing thankfulness to fellow team members for the the courage, as they worked under the rain, distributing the relief materials to persons who were really in need of the humanitarian gesture.

The founder did also in his statement note that the "Zero Hunger Project", will be expanded to house to house and communities across Ogun, with a zeal to touch lives and reduce the challenges faced by Nigerians in this trying times created by the covid19 pandemic outbreak. He further encouraged Nigerians to maintain collective efforts and obedience to constituted authorities, especially in adhering to the stay at home policy of FG to help contain the spread of the virus in Nigeria.


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President Buhari Appoints Chief Ginika Tor Williams, 36 Others As Members Of FCC Board Of Trustee

Popular TV/Media personality, ‎Chieftain of All Progressive Congress (APC) and Enugu 2019 Deputy Governorship candidate, Chief Amb. Ginika Tor Williams was yesterday confirmed with a new appointment by President Muhammadu Buhari. She was appointed as a Member of Board of the Federal Character Commission, amongst 36 other Members and a new Chairman of the Commission were also appointed.

Chief Mrs. Ginika Tor Williams was appointed in compliance with the provision of Section 154(1) of the constitution of the federal Republic of Nigeria. Since the announcement of her appointment, notable personalities and public figures have continued to throw congratulatory messages at the erudite politician and descent leader.

Amongst some notable personalities who threw in goodwill messages was one of Nigeria's finest and recognised PR Personality and Veteran Journalist, Mr. Alex Nwankwo, who congratulated her and encouraged her in the vision of soaring higher. In his words, he says, "Congratulations Big Sister Chief Ginika Tor Williams on your worthy appointment as a Commissioner and Member of the board of Trustees of the Federal Character Commission, keep Soaring Adadioranma".

Chief Ginika has remained undauntedly active in advancing political affairs and developments in Nigeria. She has also piloted several initiatives that has improved and supported growth and development in Nigeria. Her appointment may have never really been a shock, because it is well deserved and long time due.

Days before her new appointment, she was in campaign to promote awareness on the individual roles required to contain and manage the outbreak of the hydra-headed Covid19 pandemic which has claimed thousands of lives across world. While engaging the campaign, Chief Ginika Tor Williams visited her community in Awgu Enugu State, where she distributed palliatives to support people across in her society. She also sensitized them on the facts of covid19 and how to stay safe. Most of the beneficiaries appreciated her and were excited. They all prayed for her and gave her their blessings.

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African Scholars Care Initiative Commences Social Campaign On Covid-19 Precautions, Mask Usage, Hygiene


In the FCT, Volunteers of African Scholars Care Initiative-ASCI, a non governmental organizations has launched out a social campaign on the voluntary universal mask usage, as a supplementary initiative to flatten the curve created by the stupendous covid19 pandemic outbreak, which has led to thousands of deaths across the globe.

According to the project director of ASCI, Onumajuru Osomiamhe Joy, she noted that the voluntary activities which was held at Kado Kushi Village in the FCT was a fruition, as the NGO successfully conducted it's sensitisation program of educating the people on the need to ensure the use of face masks always and how the usage can be optimized.

During the outreach which was held at the palace of the district head, Volunteers from African Scholars Care Initiative-ASCI, through the support of friends and other volunteer members engaged people within the community with palliatives which included face masks, food items and even went extra mile to conduct temperature checks to ensure that people living around Kado Kushi community are safe.

Regardless, the NGO which executed the exercise in partnership with a reigning Queen, Peace Nnamani also encouraged beneficiaries of its social campaign to maintain strict adherence to the lockdown directives, by staying at home, engage social distancing and self isolate if any form of symptoms are noticed. The volunteers also encouraged government agencies and relevant bodies, especially the NCDC, Ministry of health, Presidential Task Force on Covid19 and other institutions to make more efforts on providing economic relief interventions and responsive funds disbursement to Nigerians who are in critical needs of supports and aides.

Beneficiaries of the sensitisation program appreciated Volunteers from African Scholars Care Initiative-ASCI, as they commended the team for such a charitable contributions to their community. The district head, Chief Suleiman Dodo expressed gratitude to team and assured them that his community will continue to adhere to the sensitisation programs by ensuring the use of face masks, engaging in social distancing and respiratory hygiene.

The proactive NGO will be reaching out to kids on the proposed Children's day outreach of "#RunningWATERIsAMust" project, to provide running water in LEA schools within the FCT.


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Reading through a communiqué released on Wednesday by the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) ; of a possible looming social unrest if the ongoing lockdown imposed on some states to curb the spread of COVID-19 is further extended.

Nigerians , and the rest of the world , cannot wait to hear good news about the end to this scourge ravaging the human race which Africa is most vulnerable due to poor health system, ill equipped hospitals and lack of technology based medical facilities. Whom do we blame ? Of course , our leaders .❗

On the said communiqué , the NLC through its president , Mr. Ayuba Wabba , faulted the palliatives being provided by the federal government to the poor , urging for an expansion of the social register to cover most Nigerians whose sources of livelihood are affected by the stay at home directives of both federal and state governments.

With the encrypted virtual conference meeting between President Muhammad Buhari and the 36 state governors ; wherein, Mr. President tenaciously sought their support for two weeks extension of the covid -19 lockdown directives . The governors , due to the spike in the number of covid-19 cases in the last few days , unanimously agreed to ban interstate movement of people for additional 14 days .

However , as state governors might have taken a stand on both the security and health measures in their collective fight against corona virus pandemic ; they should also consider the groaning and excruciating pains Nigerians are groping in the wake of this global scourge. While we understand the public health imperatives for extending the lockdown in some states like ; Lagos , Ogun, federal capital territory, Abia , Imo , Anambra , Delta , Kano, Kaduna states ; etc, it is also very important to underscore the fact that these states under lockdown are part of the economic and administrative nerve centres of Nigeria , especially ; economic viable states like : Lagos, Abia , Anambra , Kano.

Regrettably, the resultant effects of COVI-19 extension which will not only trigger hunger and social unrest , but will also cause loss of income per capita, job retrenchment , increase in exchange rate , marginal drop in oil prices ; as most companies may not be able to pay workers' salaries and meet up with overhead costs and logistical operations.

The truth remains , Nigeria as a third world nation , her economy might relapse into a prolonged coma if the current lockdown in the country's productive centres like the aforementioned , goes beyond the current extension .

Unfortunately, Nigeria is never ready or prepared for this shock that has befallen her as a number of her citizens and many families are already turning to beggars as those whose direct businesses or sources of livelihood are affected by this zoonotic pandemic are obviously stranded , to say the least.

So far , there has been widespread of civil disobedience as people who couldn't bear the agonising pains of hunger occasioned by the lockdown directives are damming the consequences while stepping out of their homes in search of food or continued greener pastures. Our security operatives are also playing accomplices game of relaxing the order at some checkpoints for tips passes.

The resultant effects, however , are recorded deaths in some states for flouting the stay at home directives of government. In Kaduna State for instance , five people were reported to have been shot dead in search of food by overzealous security operatives who are strictly enforcing the lockdown order of the Kaduna state government: Also in Onitsha , Anambra state , a budding innocent young man who was scampering for safety like others at the pursuit of security operatives , having stepped out of his house in search of food , unfortunately met his untimely death through a close gun shot , our reporter gathered.

Trending on since two days ago , was another recorded causality in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. This time around , it was a woman Police officer who was gunned down at her duty post somewhere around Eneka road by a stray bullet sporadically shot in the air to disperse traders at the popular Eneka market by an alleged Team of the Rivers COVID-19 Taskforce.

Beyond and above this , various forms of violent crimes have been committed across the country in the wake of this lockdown order by the government , although underreported by the media. 'Hunger is indeed , a baber.'

Nevertheless, while we honestly commend both federal and state governments for being proactive , this editorial opines that the stimulus package will be best served through consultation with social partners and known respected community leaders whose integrity in their various LGAs is not in doubt .

Meanwhile , beyond the threat of corona virus to health and life , there are also emerging threats to source of livelihood as many jobs will be lost after this zoonotic covid -19 experience. A lot of employers of labour in the wake of this COVID-19 lockdown are finding it so difficult to source money to keep their workforce and sustain production line ; job retrenchment is therefore , imminent.

Moving forward , we join Nigerians , civil society organisations , the organised labour and other humanitarian -based groups to passionately appeal to the federal government to set up among other things; a devoted organizational -based COVID-19 Economic and Income Recovery Committee to prepare the country for a possible resurgence aftermath the corona virus pandemic experience.

While states like Imo and Rivers with a common boundary , where there is little or no recorded serious case of the dreaded COVID-19 pandemic , should rather adopt a human faced approach to dealing with the situation now and aftermath of this global scourge.

The opinion expressed in this editorial is principally that of the writer and Editor -in- Chief of the online newspaper; 4thestatereporters.com.

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Protesting women block Zaria road along Federal Government College FGC Jos today.

The women who were not observing social distancing claim they were promised palliatives by the Plateau state Government yesterday and they gathered at Government College but no palliative came their way.

According to them, after waiting for hours, they were told to come back today and on getting there this morning, they did not see any government official to distribute any palliative to them.

The women baring leaves who are in their thousands have blocked the Zaria road that encompass Farin Gada, Stadium, Alheri, Command school, Algadama junction, NEPA, Mile 7 and other roads insisting that they won't leave the road until the state government bring the palliatives and distribute to them. They said they were suffering from " Covid 20 " which they described as "Hunger virus."

As at the time of filling this report, a call was put through to the commissioner of Information, Mr Dan Manjang who said he will find out from the committee on palliatives and get back on adopted measures.

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*IN NIGERIA: ECOWAS Youth Council Distributes Palliatives To The Poorest Of The Poor, Aged And Widows. ( Photos)*


April 23rd, 2020.

EYC PRESS STATEMENT

AFRICA NEEDS AFRICANS NOW MORE THAN EVER; EYC DISTRIBUTES PALLIATIVES TO THE POOREST OF THE POOR, AGED AND WIDOWS AS IT RECEIVES SUPPORT FROM IIMSAM AND INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATION FOR HUMANITARIAN RELIEF


Protocols,

1. The current global pandemic now endemic in Africa, COVID-19, calls for serious concerns and support for the needy. Especially at moments where there is lock down with need for further extension.


2. Today 23rd April, following EYC core values, which is course for human existence, we engaged in regional humanitarian services for the benefits of humanity and to save lives.

3. Across member States of EYC, we have directed all our members to collaborate with the government within their various countries and other humanitarians ready to support in line with the little EYC has provided.

4. Nigeria being the country of His Excellency Ambassador Ologun William Seun Emmanuel, the chairperson of EYC was not left out of the clarion call for humanitarian service.

5. His excellency today, partnering with international humanitarian; Ambr. Samson O. Bolarin, ECOWAS youth council (EYC) ambassador and also designated ambassador representing IIMSAM in the Federal Republic of Nigeria, IIMSAM an Inter-Governmental Organisation Observer to the UN-ECOSOC placed smiles on the faces of over 750 people in Nigeria.

6. The first phase of the relief was marked to begin in Southern Nigeria. South West region haven being badly hit by COVID-19 received the first attention.

7. Across the six states in Western Nigeria, Ekiti state(Ikere)
Ondo state(Akure, Oda and Emiloro)
Lagos state (Okokomaiko)
Ogun state (Ijebu mushin)
Osun State (Owena)
Oyo state (Adgbayi area of Ibadan) the relief materials and palliatives were shared.

8. Basic beneficiaries as mapped out across the six states included the poorest of the poor, aged and widows.

9. EYC equally with the aid of health experts and members of the NVG COVID-19 organisation in some of the States visited as well as other private medical youth volunteers, engaged in massive sensitization in local dialects to ensure maximum understanding of COVID-19.

10. As a responsible council, we wish to call on the attention of well meaning Africans across boards to see a need to support Africa. Africa needs Africans now more than ever.

11. With the commitment of young, energetic and able bodied youths in Africa who are ready to be effective tools to sensitize and ready to join the advocacy for hygienic life style, we are optimistic that the predictions on the terrible hit of the virus in Africa can be contained. But government and private organisations and persons have a lot to do to support these teeming youths.

12. It's imperative to appreciate the front line fighters of COVID-19. Our health workers who day in day out are putting in so much efforts and courage to confront death.

13. Today, we received a shocking news in West Africa, Nigeria about the increase in health workers responding positive to COVID-19. Amidst this challenges health workers in Africa has demonstrated patriotism than any nation of the world. We thank you. EYC recognises your efforts.

14. We appeal to all Africans to follow laid down health tips by government and relevant agencies. We insist that personal hygiene, social distancing, healthy life style would do more to save Africans and the world at large from this pandemic.

15. In conclusion, we once again appreciate the donations of Ambr. Samson O. Bolarin, leadership and members of EYC, other partnering groups for believing in the sound, resonating visions of EYC under the distinguished leadership of the Chairperson; His Excellency Ambr. Ologun William Seun Emmanuel. Together we will triumph COVID-19 and see it end.

Thank you and God bless.

Signed:
Ambr. Ojo Bright I ENIAFE
Director Of Public Affairs
West Africa (ECOWAS) Youth Council

https://www.statepress.ng/2020/04/ecowas-youth-council.html?m=1

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So far, Dr Godwin Maduka Foundation has distributed food stuff to 39 communities out of 181 communities in Anambra state

These communities make up four local Government Areas

The local government areas are Orumba South, Orumba North, Njikoka and Oyi

Therefore Dr Godwin Maduka foundation has already given out food stuff to the needy in four(4) local Government Areas, remaining seventeen (17)Local Government Areas

Awgbu, Nanka, Oko, Ndiokpaleze, Ndiokaleke, Omogho, Amaetiti, Ndiukwuenu, and Okpeze towns received food stuff from the foundation today Thursday 23rd April 2020

The remaining Communities will receive their package any moment from now as members of Dr Godwin Maduka foundation are not relenting in ensuring that food stuff gets to the needy in the entire state.

. ..humanity first_
@Dr Godwin Maduka Foundation Media Group.

https://www.anambraupdate.com/2020/04/dr-godwin-maduka-foundation-distrubutes.html?m=1

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Anambra Popular Female Identical Twins Mark Birthday With Amazing Photos, Say Its A Case Of Grass To Graced Graced Grace

Popular and influential Anambra state based Identical Twins, Okafor Uju and Okafor Oby have marked their birthday today. The beautiful and industrious twins have released amazing photos of themselves, as they receive countless birthday wishes, prayers and gestures from fans, friends, and family members, from within Anambra state and across the world.

In a post by the duo in the earlier hours of today, 22nd of April 2020, the Awka based stunning twins expressed gratitude to God for yet another year of grace. They noted in the post that though they may have been through hell and back, but God had continue to put the crown of beauty on their head. They however called on friends, colleagues and family members to join them in appreciating God Almighty, and who doesn't fail but shows himself strong in our lives.

Describing God in the post the twins maintained that no matter what they had been through, the mercy of God had always been there to guide and direct them in all. The twins also expressed how joyful they were, to be alive today. The post further reads, "we are grateful for the enemies and frenemies, and we are grateful you all made us beautiful. Happy Birthday to us, for our shine is just beginning.

The enterprising, innovative, iconic and adorable twins have been described via the loads of birthday wishes and admonishments as angelic, kindhearted, industrious, exceptional, and a loving and socially lively. The duo have continue to set exemplary standards to encourage youngsters into engaging success through focus and right-living.

https://www.anambraupdate.com/2020/04/anambra-identical-twins-mark-birthday.html?m=1

Spotlighting a Social Entrepreneur, Women Right Advocate And Politician; 'Lady Chinor Emeka'

LADY CHINOR EMEKA; The Master-Mind of; Africa Heritage Awards, Miss Heritage Africa and Africa Heritage Charity Foundation, is a Disciple of, United Nations’ prescribed; 35% Affirmative Action, which Advocates Gender Representation in all Spheres of Public Decision Making and Personal Blaze-Trailing, even in a Man’s Apparent Exclusive World.

She emerged as a Candidate and Contested Election, under the Platform of; Action Democratic Party (ADP), for; The House of Representatives, Mbaitoli-Ikeduru, Federal Constituency in 2019, Courtesy; Alliance For Africa ( AFA) - a Subsidiary of UN Women.

Armed-with Attestation from Several Local and International Awards, in Affirmation, of Her Entrepreneurial Acumen. Lady Chinor Emeka joined Politics to further her Vision for; Good Governance based on; enacting of virtuous Laws for the Welfare and Security of Society, as evident in her on-coming Democracy Evolutionary Up-date titled- PROPHECY, LEGACY, AND POSTERITY (PLP): The Constitution, Government and the Citizen: - Our Heritage, My Covenant, My Constituency.

From her Experience as a Social Entrepreneur and Humanist; - having strong concern for; Human Welfare, Values and Dignity. Her Mission is not only to Sensitize Societal Consciousness to the Responsibility of Public Office but also to advance the use of Federal Public Office, as embodied in The Legislator’s Over-Sight Functions, to Syncretise a System that Works. Not only for the benefit of the Present Generation but also Posterity at Large, in Synonym with; The Prophecy, popularized by, Pa Hubert Macaulay in his Message of Legacy to Posterity. Where-in, Critical on his Sick-bed on 16th July 1946, he muttered;
“ When The New Nigeria Comes, Tell them, for Their Tomorrow, We Gave Our Today “

What an Innovation of Classic Gender-Modulated Initiative, calculated not only to Mitigate the Current Overt-Lust and Inordinate Confiscatory of Legislator’s Constituency-Allowance but also to Militate against Frivolous and Apparently Institutionalized; ” Syndrome of Business as Usual ”

This aspiration to Service, as a Federal Law-Maker, haven Suffered a Temporarily Set-back, consequent on the Vicissitudes of that Gender Prejudiced Election. Nonetheless, there still Survives in her; The Fortitude of Carrying-on with Her Set-Objective through the Philanthropic Sustenance of her Foundation in tandem with The United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325, which Advocates Involvement of Women in; Peace -Process and Political Participation. – particularly of Diverse Types. Hence the propagation of Heritage Africa Charity Foundation at the Hills of;
“Prophecy, Legacy & Posterity (PLP); The Constitution, Government & The Citizen; Our Heritage, My Covenant, My Constituency”.

A fake Federal Government of Nigeria relief disbursement collation form is trending online, with many thinking the form was actually created by the government.

Due to the ongoing lockdown across the country, many Nigerians are currently expectant of a form of relief disbursement from the FG.

Some fraudsters have decided to use the opportunity to create a fake google form that claims to be created by the government.

Taking to Twitter, Tolu Ogunlesi the Special Assistant to President Buhari on Digital & New Media, cautioned the public against filling such forms.

He wrote;

This Relief Disbursement Collation Form being circulated is a SCAM.

NEVER EVER, under any circumstances, give out your BANKING + PERSONAL details to ANY online ‘data collection’ form. Never.

Don’t do it. Don’t even wonder if it’s genuine or not. Just don’t do it!

https://mobile.twitter.com/toluogunlesi/status/1252195348287807488