Nigerian artiste and Ex-Mavins singer, Reekado Banks has bagged a new achievement in his music career as popular oline streaming brand, Spotify has made him the face of its platform.

The ex-Mavin records singer took to his twitter page to share the information as he expressed gratitude to the brand for making him the new face of its Tantalizer playlist.Reekado wrote: “Love to @Spotify. We are on the cover of this beautiful playlist. Keep streaming #OPTIONS.”

See photos:
https://afrigistbase.com/reekado-banks-goes-global-as-spotify-makes-him-the-new-face-of-its-platform/

There has been a bad vibe between the Okojie’s and Davido.
The whole drama started when Eniola Badmus broke the news of Mercy’s fourth child birth on her Instagram page, a news that turned out to be false, after it was debunked by Mercy’s husband.

Davido then took to the comment section to congratulate Mercy and her husband, but left a snide remark. “Wicked people… congrats tho”

Then a follower replied Davido to understand why the singer made such a comment, to which Davido responded, “Nothing just evil set of people.. that’s all.”
See tweets below:
https://afrigistbase.com/wicked-people-congrats-sha-evil-set-of-people-davido-shades-mercy-johnson-and-husband/

Ex BBNaija housemate,Tacha decided to drag those who have turned ‘wearing of nose masks’ to a Fashion parade.

TV star on her Instagram story also cautioned those wearing matching face masks.

She wrote:“What is with people and matching masks? Coronavirus is no JOKE. And truly not a respecter of no man. We can start the fashion parade after all this is over”.

see her instagram video and story
https://afrigistbase.com/symply-tacha-cautions-those-wearing-matching-face-masks/

The Imo State Police Command has arrested a man, Johnbosco Ejiogu, for stabbing his mother and then setting their home ablaze.

The incident occurred at Umudagu Mbieri, Mbaitoli Local Government Area of the state on Friday, the command said in a statement.

State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Orlando Ikeokwu said that Ejiogu perpetrated the acts following an altercation between him and his mother.
He noted that only a swift reaction from neighbours and police prevented the suspect from killing himself and his mother in the burning house.

The statement read, “On the 24/4/2020, at about 1020 hrs, operatives of Mbieri Divisional hqtrs, while reacting to a distress call arrested the above-named suspect and rescued the above victim.

“Preliminary investigation revealed that the said Johnbosco Ejiogu stabbed his mother Pauline Ejiogu as a result of an altercation.

“He went further to lock the door behind himself and the victim, and then set the house ablaze, but they were rescued alive sequel to the swift reaction of the officers and men of the Division and the members of the neighbourhood.

“However, Both of them have been taken to the hospital for treatment, while investigation has commenced.”
see photos:
https://afrigistbase.com/son-sets-himself-on-fire-after-stabbing-his-mother-in-imo-state/

Popular Nigerian musician,Davido has stated on micro-blogging platform the reason why most people choose to hate him, is because they are mad about how wealthy his father is.

He said this while responding to a Twitter user.
ATwitter user identified as jaccuzi wrote “Davido doesn’t deserve the amount of hate he gets,”.

And Davido responded: “What hate ?? The just mad my Dad rich !! MY FANS LOVE ME !!”
see tweet:
https://afrigistbase.com/davido-explains-the-reason-for-the-hate-he-gets/

The Bronx Zoo announced eight of its wild cats tested positive for coronavirus at the zoo The animals were said to have contracted the virus from a staff member who tested positive for COVID-19
The cats were believed to be the first pets in the US to test positive for the disease Five tigers, three lions and two pet cats have tested positive for the novel coronavirus in New York, United States. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) confirmed in a joint statement.

See video below:
https://afrigistbase.com/2-pet-cats-5-tigers-and-3-african-lions-test-positive-for-coronavirus/

As major cities in Nigeria are observing a mandatory lockdown because of the deadly novel coronavirus, many families have facing untold hardship as most of them cannot afford the essential stuff needed to survive the lockdown.
Ubi Franklin in collaboration with some other sponsors recently launched a campaign to share food items to the needy in this trying period of hunger and hardship
Some videos which Ubi Franklin posted on his verified Instagram page showed the moment the food packages were delivered to many Nigerians who came forward to get their shares of the food.
see video of the woman who wasking if there was no mineral after the free food
https://afrigistbase.com/no-mineral-woman-asks-as-ubi-franklin-shares-free-food-in-her-neighbourhood-video/

South African Police officer was caught on camera praying for a pastor who violated lockdown orders before arresting him.
The viral video shows the police officer praying before arresting a pastor holding a church gathering when mass gatherings have been prohibited during the lockdown in South Africa.

See video:
https://afrigistbase.com/police-officer-prays-before-arresting-a-pastor-for-defying-the-coronavirus-lockdown-video/

Nigerian singer, Falz has reacted to the query issued to some female Immigration officers – The ladies who joined the Bop Daddy challenge, got issued queries by the Immigration Service

Reacting to this, Falz who sang the Bop Daddy song has expressed interest in getting in contact with the ladies Talented Nigerian singer, Falz, has expressed interest in reaching out to the female officers who received a query for joining the Bop Daddy challenge.

Recall earlier on,Afrigistbase reported that the Nigerian Immigration Service queried the female officers for joining the trending #BopDaddychallenge.

The service accused the officers of taking part in an act unbecoming of an officer. Reacting to this, Falz who made the song, recently took to micro-blogging platform, Twitter, to seek help in reaching out to the ladies involved.

See his tweet below:
https://afrigistbase.com/bopdaddyfalz-reacts-to-query-issued-to-immigration-officers-dancing-to-his-song/

Nigerian Female officers of the Nigeria Immigration Service have ignited the wrath of the NIS for partaking in the viral Bopdaddychallenge.

Following the query letter dated April 15 and was shared by Oluwaseun Owosobi, founder of Stand to End Rape Initiative, the female officers were accused of indecent flaunting of their bodies and desecration of the NIS uniform in the video.

See the letter below ;
https://afrigistbase.com/female-officers-of-the-nigeria-immigration-service-queried-for-partaking-in-bopdaddychallenge-video/

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Adams Oshiomhole is using this period of lockdown and pandemic to remain fit.

In a video spotted by Afrigistbase, the politician could be seen seriously working out with gym equipment.
Watch the video below

https://afrigistbase.com/adams-oshiomole-hits-the-gym-spotted-seriously-working-out-video/

Davido’s fiancee, Chioma Rowland, has recovered from the novel Coronavirus two weeks after she was diagnosed to have being infected with the deadly disase.
He took to his social media pages to share the good news saying the mother of his son David. Jr has tested negative twice after receiving treatment.
He wrote: ‘Glory be to God .. Chioma has now tested negative twice for Covid19 … Thank you all for prayers …. We love you ..’
https://afrigistbase.com/davidos-fiancee-chioma-recovers-from-coronavirus/

The Presidency has addressed the issue on the crowd that attended the burial rites of former Chief of Staff to the President , Mallam Abba Kyari at the Gudu Cemetery, Abuja.

According to Garba Shehu, the President’s aide on Media and Publicity, said there was nothing they could do to limit the crowd.
He also added that the burial was delayed in their attempt to maintain social distancing but had to proceed as more people kept trooping to the cemetery

“Was there any invitation for the public to come for the burial? Go back to my Twitter handle and read what I posted. From 10am, when we picked up the body at the airport, we sent a message out that the funeral will be private and that the public should please go and pray for Abba Kyari.
https://afrigistbase.com/presidency-gives-reason-why-there-was-no-social-distancing-at-abba-kyaris-funeral/

Fast Rising Nigerian singer and Producer,Segun Adigun drops a new rhthym that we all can vibe to during this trying times titled,Radio.
Segun Adigun is a Nigerian Musical Artiste, He is a deep worshipper with an angelic voice.His new song,Radio,is the type of music we can all vibe with at this period both young and old.
This is the best song for nairalanders to listen to.Enjoy
https://afrigistbase.com/segun-adigun-radiomp3-download/

Calabar based Preacher identified as Goodheart Val Aloysius has said the late Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari, can come back to life.

The clergyman in a Facebook post early Saturday on the 18th of april said the family of the late Chief of Staff to the President should not be in a hurry to burry Abba Kyari.
According to him, If all who tested positive to COVID-19 do not receive healing by the miraculous power of God after his prayers, he should be condemned to death by hanging.
See his post below:
https://afrigistbase.com/dont-be-in-a-hurry-to-bury-abba-kyari-i-can-resurrect-him-pastor-aloysius-cries-out/

Popular Nigerian singer, Peruzzi,has shared with on social media with his fans and followers his main reason why after going to medical school,he dumped the degree for a career in music.

Years ago,before peruzzi became a singer he was on the path of being a medical doctor however, we’ve not really known why he switched career.
According to Peruzzi, going to medical school was influenced by his mother but in the long run, he had to choose what he wants for himself.

In his words,

“I went to medical school because of my mother. I had to abandon the lab coat (Doctor’s robe), because it wasn’t giving me what i want.”According to Peruzzi, going to medical school was influenced by his mother but in the long run, he had to choose what he wants for himself.
See more reasons:
https://afrigistbase.com/why-i-left-medical-school-for-music-singer-peruzzi-reveals/

Ogun state governor, Dapo Abiodun,has announced on Friday evening his plans to relax the presidential lockdown order in the state just as the state has dischrgaed six more COVID-19 patients leaving it with only three confirmed cases.
Dapo Abiodun said the relaxation of the lockdown order is to afford residents the opportunity to attend to essential activities including businesses, getting food items and other basic supplies.

See his tweet below:
https://afrigistbase.com/ogun-state-to-relax-presidential-lockdown-order-as-it-discharges-six-more-covid-19-patients/

Popular Nigerian musician known as Zlatan Ibile has dragged a Twitter user who said his Adidas Yeezy Slides is fake.
Twitter user identified as Lamarr posted some pictures of Zlatan wearing Yeezy slides and another picture announcing that Yeezy slides will be released and made available on the 16th of April that is to say Zlatan’s Yeezy Slides were fake.

Zlatan ibile fired back by saying”Nice just remain dumb”
See conversations below:
https://afrigistbase.com/zlatan-ibile-drags-a-twitter-user-who-said-his-adidas-yeezy-slides-is-fake/

Popular Nigerian singer David Adedeji Adeleke , with the stage name Davido has disclosed to social media users that he doesn’t mind following the footsteps of Meek Mill to auction his car to raise funds for the underprivileged during the coronavirus pandemic.

A day ago,American rapper, Meek Mill donated his 2018 Rolls Royce Phantom worth millions of dollars to help feed millions of underprivileged around the world during the coronavirus pandemic.
Davido who has garage worth over 202 million naira took to his Instagram story to share a photo of the car and asked if anyone in Lagos could make such a grand move. In another post, he revealed that he doesn’t mind doing such.

See the pictures below:
https://afrigistbase.com/davido-says-he-doesnt-mind-selling-his-expensive-cars-to-help-those-affected-by-the-coronavirus-pandemic/

Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed has debunked claims of one of the Chinese doctors who arrived the country to help in the fight against Coronavirus, testing positive for the virus.
Lai Mohammed urged Nigerians to discard reports which is not from the daily briefings or the website of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), also debunked report of members of the National Assembly sharing a N700 million fund.

Read here:
https://afrigistbase.com/no-chinese-doctor-has-tested-positive-for-coronavirus-lai-mohammed/

Lagos state has recorded 600 childbirths in the free healthcare programme set up by the state government amid the coronavirus lockdown.
Sanwo-olu said: “We announced medical palliative for all those who are in need of it at our 27 secondary health institutions and 57 primary healthcare facilities.

“Within the time this has started over 18,000 patients have been able to access and have been given free medical service at each of these health facilities.

“I am also pleased to announce that over 600 childbirths have been recorded in this period all free of charge.”

See photos:
https://afrigistbase.com/lagos-free-healthcare-programme-records-600-childbirths-amid-coronavirus-lockdown/

Nigerian actor , IK Ogbonna has addressed his recent issue with Tory Lanez who specifically warned him to learn some decency and stop defacing the comment section his IG live video with the Nigerian flag emoji.
According to him, the reason behind the flags on Tory’s IG live was because he wanted to taunt those who were offended by his action.

”For me, there is really nothing for me to say, I just drop flags. The funny thing is that the way the whole flag thing started was that I was at Tory’s live and I posted a bunch of flags one time and at the other time, my other phone was getting a notification from Twitter,” he said

“I went there and noticed that people were insulting me, and I was like since una want make I pepper you with flag, I go give you flag until you are tired, Ill give you flag until you receive spiritual healing.

“It really didn’t mean much to me, I just found fun doing it but then again I think I’m enjoying it but Oga Troy says I should please stop dropping flags, so I need to respect his page.”
https://afrigistbase.com/ik-ogbonna-reveals-why-he-spammed-tory-lanez-instagram-session-with-nigerian-flags/

As at 11PM on the 14th of April, 2020, the Nigeria Centre for Disease control announced Eleven new cases of COVID-19 in the state.
Eleven new cases of #COVID19 have been reported in Lagos State.

As at 11:00 pm 14th April there are 373 confirmed cases of #COVID19 reported in Nigeria. 99 have been discharged with 11 deaths

#TakeResponsibility
https://afrigistbase.com/eleven-new-cases-of-coronavirus-have-been-reported-in-lagos-state/

Bolu Adubi,an American-based Nigerian pastor recently turned 50

Bolu Adubi is said to be the only daughter of the Redeemed Christian Church of God,Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye.

New photos of the lady who is married with kids have since surfaced on the internet A lot of people are familiar with the general overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, and his wise words.
Bolu Adubi is also a pastor and is based in Maryland. She is married to Akin Adubi, who is the senior pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Jesus Palace in Maryland, USA
See photos:
https://afrigistbase.com/photos-of-pastor-adeboyes-only-daughter-bolu-adubi-who-recently-turned-50/

Five more COVID-19 patients were discharged from the Infectious Disease Hospital in Yaba, Lagos state today April 12.

This totals to 55 number of COVID-19 patients that have been discharged since the coronavirus outbreak started in the state in February.

Sanwo-olu took to his Twitter page this evening, to announce.
https://afrigistbase.com/five-covid-19-patients-discharged-in-lagos/

Popular father DMW born as Muhammadu Abdulai who is an instagram clown and skit maker is currently making waves in Nigeria’s social media space .

Father DMW broke the internet with a single live video with international model, Eva, as this has constantly remained the most viewed live video chat in recent times.

Though the name Abdulai may not really ring a bell because not many people are familiar with his real name, the mention of ‘Father DMW’, image of the Borno State-born social media comes to mind. In this interview by SEGUN ADEBAYO, ‘Father’as many call him, speaks about how fame found him, among other issues.

Read the interview with father dmw:
https://afrigistbase.com/my-story-from-borno-state-to-lagos-state-father-dmw/

President Buhari on Saturday said lockdown measures are essential to defeat the coronavirus pandemic in Nigeria and urged citizens to observe restrictions on movement where they are in place during the Easter holiday.

Buhari made the comments in a statement released by Presidential spokesman, Garba Shehu. The President also said the lockdown will last as long “as our scientific advisers declare they are necessary.”

See his speech:
https://afrigistbase.com/lockdown-will-last-as-long-as-necessary-president-buhari/

Lagos state government is sad to announce as they lose another another COVID-19 patient.

The state Health Commissioner, Prof Akin Abayomi on Saturday said he died of complications in a private hospital in Lagos.

Abayomi took to social media via his verified Twitter handle to disclose this while giving an update on coronavirus in the state.
The just-announced death brings the total number of coronavirus deaths in the state to four.

Read his speech below:
https://afrigistbase.com/another-covid-19-patient-dies-in-lagos/

Nigerian popular singer, Davido took to to social media via his Instagram page to tell his fiancée, Chioma Avril Rowland that their son, Ifeanyi finally said his first word which is ‘Dada’.

The singer shared a video of his son talking in the background with the words;
Davido fiancee, Chioma, who has been quarantined since she tested positive for coronavirus, reposted the adorable video on her social media page with an emoji.
see video:
https://afrigistbase.com/chioma-responds-as-davido-finally-discloses-that-their-son-called-him-dada/