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Well done op

But sharing these kind of food pictures in this lock down when people are salivating is harsh oh

God bless and reward you.

I hope to do same one day God helping me

Can you believe my data finished when I was on the first page and I had no intention of subscribing again because Airtel has 'stolen' my data.

I have never had cause to subscribe for 3G three times in a month, haba mallam?

Airtel do you know how much that is in this kovik era?

Airtel your mate MTN dey give me 10 free sms daily, who you epp

Anyway, for the sake of reading Tankunland's story to the end yes I subscribed and more so I read the story to the end.

Even in this passion time of our Lord Jesus many of us are struggling to read the gospel accounts of His passion and death whereas this Tankunland guy just kept more than 3000 people engrossed in his private life. Even when there are many people going through worse or who have gone through worse. Or even those who did not use their hands to put themselves in trouble as he did in many occasions in his story.

Well it was a very intriguing experience, Tankunland

It's not easy, my people e no easy oh
But God over all
Matthew 11:30

daddytime:
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Your entire write up almost brought tears to my eyes
So apt
I've so much to say but I don't want to sound judgmental, abusive and uncivilised

Your write up reflects a true Bendelite/Mid-Westerner

Truly you asked
Where are those who lived in that era
Those who benefitted from his regime
Those who know the truth? ??

This shows that on this forum at least there are not many people from Mid-West born between 1974 or even 64 who know the place of Mid-West in the history of the entire Nigeria, who want to speak up with dignity and not the misplaced pride of some other regions and states or tribes...

Sad...
Some even said the region is known for cultism, prostitution and thieves
Hmm what an insult, what lie, what bigotry...

But it's not fitting for me to answer such or indeed any comment cause it will form a thread of itself

Bottomline is that the late Prof Ambrose Ali was a man of integrity and good works. He said he was innocent of the charges and I believe him. He does not need Buhari's pardon but would have given him one if he where to be alive.
As for Igbinedion paying the fine, that's story for another day. God reward his intentions.
For Buhari believing the charges against Ali and turning his eyes against Ganduje those of the other regions especially his side who truly committed crimes and fraud against their states in that 2nd republic (79 - 83) may God judge him.
For those who believe and those who know the truth and deliberately refused to speak out, may their cases be as it was for Ali but with mercy.
For Obaseki who engineered this and now the Ali family would benefit from financial gains acfruing to past governors, may your intention be revealed and rewarded accordingly.
For me, the mercy of God.
For all of us truth and justice

Mine was in front of a TV
Not just any TV oh but since no light I used my portable DVD TV you know now that one from that year
My own still dey
From generation to generation

Should I snap it and show you?

Anyway Jesus Christ is Lord and Saviour, the only way, the truth and the life

Turn to Jesus, life would never be the same, I can testify

Photography
My third love after

Are you saying there are special games for covid19

With money or sponsorship I shall visit sooner than later

Congratulations to her


I think some people think savagery is funny or makes a group, forum or gist lively and fun
But tbt it shows an innate deficiency, lack, envy, jealousy, depression and inferiority complex.

In many posts that require simple congrats, thank God, rip, get well, stay safe, happy birthday or married life...
You see several comments about complexion, body counts, tribe, religion, financial status, and other irrelevant things

Wisdom is profitable so I give you this for your profit 2 Corinthians 10:12

Let there be love...
Go ahead and inspire, motivate and encourage
Life is fragile, what account would you give of your life in where you spoke, what you did and how you thought...

Life is bigger than the Internet
You reap what you sow
Many are living in the consequences of what they have thought, said and done in times past which they never repented from, apologised for and never took as serious or wrong

Thank God for him

He didn't plead guilty so in his mind it's either he is truly innocent and the Paraguayan police are trying to use him to shine

Though he went for a laudable cause, if truly he is guilty let his conviction be set as an example that you can't use illegality to perpetuate good

Imagine if in this fall he had hit his head
But he still died he didn't leave home to die
But to get money to cater for his dependents
Now soldiers are on the streets enforcing what local government agencies not even state, police of civil defence should be enforcing

So there are enough soldiers up north fighting insurgency for these ones to be free to kill an unarmed self employed, tax paying father brother husband son neighbour and citizen of Nigeria

May he rest in peace
Comfort to his loved ones
Justice against those murdering soldiers

Politics
Sad

Difrent:
I don't have to be a beneficiary before it is real...... It's for those who could not afford and I could afford most of what's there so I don't need them for free

And your loved ones also?

Difrent:
You could say this because you don't know the meaning of social intervention.....its broader than you think..... From free basic education to school feeding to health insurance to conditional cash transfer and so on surely the above mentioned exist in Nigeria

Brethren have you or any of your loved ones benefitted from any of these things you have mentioned?

Nay I must answer on your behalf, let's be factual and truthful.
God bless those who you may boast are benefitting from any of these.
But,
God bless us more who though we are patriotic and hardworking are not or yet to benefit from any of what you mentioned

Salaam

my dear Enugu brethren please is this Dr Josef Onoh related to the late Chief C. C. Onoh former governor of old Anambra

Thanks

words on marble terrazzo
but coming from the wrong mouth

Repeat after me
There is no social intervention in Nigeria

Again

As I stated in the other thread-

Earlier today I heard my neighbour's daughter come around, she returned from abroad some 2 weeks ago.
None of them came out to greet her, just the 'poor' gate man who had to attend to her 
I heard their conversation about passing food to her through window, chai 
It can never be well for sickness and coronavirus 

Sadly she also came to my side to greet and I didn't even as much as stand up (I feel so bad)...

It just occurred to me how people with AIDS, HIV, ebola, leprosy, lassa fever and other contagious diseases feel. Even people who have failed, poor, lost contracts, divorced, and other groups people of society often look down on. That's why it is sickening to see people spit (even here on Nl) for someone and on someone, just sick!

But in this case, covid19 is not even terminal.

I must say that my indifference came from the fact that this is someone who usually doesn't let us hear word about 'in the abroad'  and to my knowledge does not even bring stuffs for others when returning, so really nothing to stand up for 

Anyways, the love we are talking about during this period is not just in sharing rice and indomie like I've been reading, but it's also about showing love by empathy, support, prayers, kind words, calls and texts to those who have, don't have and in close contacts with the haves. 

How many of us here on NL who claim to love and serve God can truly say that they can take out time to pray for El Rufai, Seyi Makinde, Abba Kyari or all the others who have, albeit strangers or 'enemies' to us? Or for the families of those who have died?

If I've been feeling good that all the while this lock down started in my area I've at least given food to many needy around me, today I failed woefully in not giving love and simple courtesy to someone who just needed love, solidarity and attention.

may his soul rest in peace, @36
This reminds me of the first time I entered cemetery and saw 1987 on one tombstone, I was like what? My far junior? Many people started the race of life with us and around us, some didn't make it pass their 5th, 10th, 21st or 30th or 40th birthdays, my little nieces didn't

Earlier today I heard my neighbour's daughter come around, she returned from abroad some 2 weeks ago.
None of them came out to greet her, just the 'poor' gate man who had to attend to her
I heard their conversation about passing food to her through window, chai
It can never be well for sickness and coronavirus

Sadly she also came to my side to greet and I didn't even as much as stand up (I feel so bad)...

It just occurred to me how people with AIDS, HIV, ebola, leprosy, lassa fever and other contagious diseases feel. Even people who have failed, poor, lost contracts, divorced, and other groups people of society often look down on. That's why it is sickening to see people spit (even here on Nl) for someone and on someone, just sick!

But in this case, covid19 is not even terminal.

I must say that my indifference came from the fact that this is someone who usually doesn't let us hear word about 'in the abroad' and to my knowledge does not even bring stuffs for others when returning, so really nothing to stand up for

Anyways, the love we are talking about during this period is not just in sharing rice and indomie like I've been reading, but it's also about showing love by empathy, support, prayers, kind words, calls and texts to those who have, don't have and in close contacts with the haves.

How many of us here on NL who claim to love and serve God can truly say that they can take out time to pray for El Rufai, Seyi Makinde, Abba Kyari or all the others who have, albeit strangers or 'enemies' to us? Or for the families of those who have died?

If I've been feeling good that all the while this lock down started in my area I've at least given food to many needy around me, today I failed woefully in not giving love and simple courtesy to someone who just needed love, solidarity and attention.

foleskay:
You might have frustrated the hell out of her. No mother wishes bad for her child. You must have done something terrible that's why she's even still bothered about you up till now

What kind of response to that post is this?

No mother?
You must have!
That's why?

If you have a darling mother not all do
Not all mothers are saints haba are all children saints? Or even fathers?
If you are a mother and that person's post is bothering you, keep it to your chest.

It's like when people complain about an encounter with a tribe and all the tribesmen come to defend their person as though they are infallible or incapable of such, baffles me.
Take it from me there are women who are bad mothers with no underlying reason.
Why should you allow any reason to make you hate?

I lost my sister to assassins in a particular state and region in Nigeria but I had a choice to either hate them, hate the place, hate everything about them or choose to forgive, move on and leave it in God's hands. Mind you, there is no justification for doing wrong to another who wronged you. See how you passed judgment on the girl you don't know as though you know her mother since birth

Meanwhile let me just add for the sake of it not like I care about bad or painful words because if left in the memory it festers and causes resentment, hate and malice

Someone who was stranded from entering the person's house came to my closet and selected my clothes to use in my presence I approved.
Only for the person to later say I'm smelling because I'd just come from my rigorous work sweating.
The person had said this before, even where people were there and I said if no other person feels so it means you have a particular kind of nose or you are just ...

Fast forward to the second insult, I just jejely went and collected my clothes from the person whether dirty or clean and left. On top of that the person was ranting and insulting.
I just laughed!
I didn't do it to revenge but to cut lies with someone bold and bad enough to use my clothes and make such insulting comment. It's like you give someone your car or let someone stay in your house and they mess it up without remorse, not even the world will tell you to continue with that person. Move on with what you own, it's not vengeance it's common sense and wisdom. Such people can use your property to try and hurt you.

Some humans are caustic and I'm guided by the Bible.
The Bible says so many things about using words, the tongue and giving account of every idle word.
So I'm particular about insults, abuse and curses.
You won't see me with them - giving, reacting, responding or applauding others.
Even where Some people deserve them though- some politicians, some parents, some children, some spouses, some celebrities, some clergy, some NLders , some mods , all criminals (Robin Hood kind or whatever) - but it's not for us to do as much as we can.

Words are powerful. I feel if I curse someone who probably wanted to rob me and deserves the curse and I go ahead and curse and it comes to pass I've not succeeded in much. All the curses some reign on NEPA, Police and politicians and Nigeria, how have they caused a positive change?

So use your words to bless, make others smile, build others and even yourself, speak words of love, inspiration, motivation and encouragement

GreatResearcher1:
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Ee! u cancel out my celebration of Jeremy and Tori
Even my happy new month

See wetin covid don cause, shior

Sleep na
Na new month we don enter oh

Don't cancel a part of your destiny by silly actions oh

Listen to the words of GreatMinds researched by reserchers

It saddens me I share a forum with someone that wants to kill or hurt herself over Internet insult
And sadder that the person who did the insulting is too proud to take it back and doesn't care that he insulted someone who seems fragile, and
Saddest is the person above that cannot wait for the good news? What good news that she cut herself or that these 2 people are also playing their script

Haba

I truly celebrate Jeremy and the lovely girl, their story truly rocks, so beautiful. What a way to end March
God bless us and bless April

Melezenawii:
You dey see so...
I am very sure, you didn't read a sentence in the article

I beg park well
I no say make you no vex

Mind you 042 is my home (okay one of many, but my genes are there)

I beg make una no vex
Who dey advice Amaechi with colour combination

It's sad for people to capitalise on this pandemic
We should be looking for solutions and how to help people in need
Mind you some rich are presently in need.
In need is not always in money or foodstuffs

God bless us.

PS: Jesus coming was for my rising, I'm saved, I'm born again, I've hope in glory in Jesus name, amen. For covid19 it's well I shall not be listed among the losers in Jesus name, amen

This is very good and commendable

It's magic

Anonymous aka badtguym

Has turned to Irabor Osasumwen

When money come identity go show, even see the other on

Ewawunmii don turn Sulaimon Aishah Olabusade

What money can do mortals

But later don't complain that someone somewhere has your account details oh or has cloned a social media whether Facebook or twitter on your account oh

100k sha, make I go open window...

Are you serious
Experimenting different things?
And instead of the result to be cure or vaccine for covid19
It is baby

Chai, my people my race my country

If you feel any of the symptoms of covid19 please go for test in one of the designated testing centres.

Note also,

With this shut down order in Nigeria be prepare, neighbours will come knock on your door to beg for food. Please, give if you have no matter how little and if you don't have, talk to them with respect and show love. Don't be the reason why anybody will consider or attempt suicide. Depression is real.

And in some cases, some people won't ask despite not having. It's not pride,they only find it difficult to ask. If you have people like these around you, please extend your hands of help to them.

There're people whose daily meals depend on their daily huslte, it'll be difficult for people in this category to cope in this situation. I've them around me, I'm feeling their pains already. This is not the period to be hard on people. Give as much as you can do and don't forget yourself in the process as well. God will heal our land and see us through this period.

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ADDRESS BY H.E. MUHAMMADU BUHARI, PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA ON THE COVID- 19 PANDEMIC SUNDAY 29TH MARCH, 2020




1. Fellow Nigerians,



2. From the first signs that Coronavirus, or COVID-19 was turning into an epidemic and was officially declared a world-wide emergency, the Federal Government started planning preventive, containment and curative measures in the event the disease hits Nigeria.



3. The whole instruments of government are now mobilized to confront what has now become both a health emergency and an economic crisis.



4. Nigeria, unfortunately, confirmed its first case on 27th February 2020. Since then, we have seen the number of confirmed cases rise slowly.



5. By the morning of March 29th, 2020, the total confirmed cases within Nigeria had risen to ninety-seven.



6. Regrettably, we also had our first fatality, a former employee of PPMC, who died on 23rd March 2020. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family in this very difficult time. We also pray for quick recovery for those infected and undergoing treatment.



7. As of today, COVID-19 has no cure. Scientists around the world are working very hard to develop a vaccine.



8. We are in touch with these institutions as they work towards a solution that will be certified by international and local medical authorities within the shortest possible time.



9. For now, the best and most efficient way to avoid getting infected is through regular hygienic and sanitary practices as well as social distancing.



10. As individuals, we remain the greatest weapon to fight this pandemic. By washing our hands regularly with clean water and soap, disinfecting frequently used surfaces and areas, coughing into a tissue or elbow and strictly adhering to infection prevention control measures in health facilities, we can contain this virus.



11. Since the outbreak was reported in China, our Government has been monitoring the situation closely and studying the various responses adopted by other countries.



12. Indeed, the Director General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) was one of ten global health leaders invited by the World Health Organisation to visit China and understudy their response approach. I am personally very proud of Dr Ihekweazu for doing this on behalf of all Nigerians.





13. Since his return, the NCDC has been implementing numerous strategies and programs in Nigeria to ensure that the adverse impact of this virus on our country is minimized. We ask all Nigerians to support the work the Federal Ministry of Health and NCDC are doing, led by the Presidential Task Force.



14. Although we have adopted strategies used globally, our implementation programs have been tailored to reflect our local realities.



15. In Nigeria, we are taking a two step approach.



16. First, to protect the lives of our fellow Nigerians and residents living here and second, to preserve the livelihoods of workers and business owners to ensure their families get through this very difficult time in dignity and with hope and peace of mind.



17. To date, we have introduced healthcare measures, border security, fiscal and monetary policies in our response. We shall continue to do so as the situation unfolds.



18. Some of these measures will surely cause major inconveniences to many citizens. But these are sacrifices we should all be willing and ready to make for the greater good of our country.



19. In Nigeria’s fight against COVID-19, there is no such thing as an overreaction or an under reaction. It is all about the right reaction by the right agencies and trained experts.



20. Accordingly, as a Government, we will continue to rely on guidance of our medical professionals and experts at the Ministry of Health, NCDC and other relevant agencies through this difficult time.



21. I therefore urge all citizens to adhere to their guidelines as they are released from time to time.



22. As we are all aware, Lagos and Abuja have the majority of confirmed cases in Nigeria. Our focus therefore remains to urgently and drastically contain these cases, and to support other states and regions in the best way we can.



23. This is why we provided an initial intervention of fifteen billion Naira (N15b) to support the national response as we fight to contain and control the spread.



24. We also created a Presidential Task Force (PTF) to develop a workable National Response Strategy that is being reviewed on a daily basis as the requirements change. This strategy takes international best practices but adopts them to suit our unique local circumstances.



25. Our goal is to ensure all States have the right support and manpower to respond immediately.



26. So far, in Lagos and Abuja, we have recruited hundreds of ad-hoc staff to man our call centers and support our tracing and testing efforts.







27. I also requested, through the Nigeria Governors Forum, for all State Governments to nominate Doctors and Nurses who will be trained by the NCDC and Lagos State Government on tactical and operational response to the virus in case it spreads to other states.



28. This training will also include medical representatives from our armed forces, paramilitary and security and intelligence agencies.



29. As a nation, our response must be guided, systematic and professional. There is a need for consistency across the nation. All inconsistencies in policy guidelines between Federal and State agencies will be eliminated.



30. As I mentioned earlier, as at this morning we had ninety-seven confirmed cases. Majority of these are in Lagos and Abuja. All the confirmed cases are getting the necessary medical care.



31. Our agencies are currently working hard to identify cases and people these patients have been in contact with.



32. The few confirmed cases outside Lagos and Abuja are linked to persons who have travelled from these centres.



33. We are therefore working to ensure such inter state and intercity movements are restricted to prevent further spread.









34. Based on the advice of the Federal Ministry of Health and the NCDC, I am directing the cessation of all movements in Lagos and the FCT for an initial period of 14 days with effect from 11pm on Monday, 30th March 2020. This restriction will also apply to Ogun State due to its close proximity to Lagos and the high traffic between the two States.



35. All citizens in these areas are to stay in their homes. Travel to or from other states should be postponed. All businesses and offices within these locations should be fully closed during this period.



36. The Governors of Lagos and Ogun States as well as the Minister of the FCT have been notified. Furthermore, heads of security and intelligence agencies have also been briefed.



37. We will use this containment period to identify, trace and isolate all individuals that have come into contact with confirmed cases. We will ensure the treatment of confirmed cases while restricting further spread to other States.



38. This order does not apply to hospitals and all related medical establishments as well as organizations in health care related manufacturing and distribution.



39. Furthermore, commercial establishments such as;

a. food processing, distribution and retail companies;

b. petroleum distribution and retail entities,

c. power generation, transmission and distribution companies; and

d. private security companies are also exempted.



40. Although these establishments are exempted, access will be restricted and monitored.



41. Workers in telecommunication companies, broadcasters, print and electronic media staff who can prove they are unable to work from home are also exempted.



42. All seaports in Lagos shall remain operational in accordance with the guidelines I issued earlier. Vehicles and drivers conveying essential cargoes from these Ports to other parts of the country will be screened thoroughly before departure by the Ports Health Authority.



43. Furthermore, all vehicles conveying food and other essential humanitarian items into these locations from other parts of the country will also be screened thoroughly before they are allowed to enter these restricted areas.



44. Accordingly, the Hon. Minister of Health is hereby directed to redeploy all Port Health Authority employees previously stationed in the Lagos and Abuja Airports to key roads that serve as entry and exit points to these restricted zones.



45. Movements of all passenger aircraft, both commercial and private jets, are hereby suspended. Special permits will be issued on a needs basis.



46. We are fully aware that such measures will cause much hardship and inconvenience to many citizens. But this is a matter of life and death, if we look at the dreadful daily toll of deaths in Italy, France and Spain.



47. However, we must all see this as our national and patriotic duty to control and contain the spread of this virus. I will therefore ask all of us affected by this order to put aside our personal comfort to safeguard ourselves and fellow human beings. This common enemy can only be controlled if we all come together and obey scientific and medical advice.



48. As we remain ready to enforce these measures, we should see this as our individual contribution in the war against COVID-19. Many other countries have taken far stricter measures in a bid to control the spread of the virus with positive results.



49. For residents of satellite and commuter towns and communities around Lagos and Abuja whose livelihoods will surely be affected by some of these restrictive measures, we shall deploy relief materials to ease their pains in the coming weeks.



50. Furthermore, although schools are closed, I have instructed the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development to work with State Governments in developing a strategy on how to sustain the school feeding program during this period without compromising our social distancing policies. The Minister will be contacting the affected States and agree on detailed next steps.





51. Furthermore, I have directed that a three month repayment moratorium for all TraderMoni, MarketMoni and FarmerMoni loans be implemented with immediate effect.





52. I have also directed that a similar moratorium be given to all Federal Government funded loans issued by the Bank of Industry, Bank of Agriculture and the Nigeria Export Import Bank.



53. For on-lending facilities using capital from international and multilateral development partners, I have directed our development financial institutions to engage these development partners and negotiate concessions to ease the pains of the borrowers.



54. For the most vulnerable in our society, I have directed that the conditional cash transfers for the next two months be paid immediately. Our Internally displaced persons will also receive two months of food rations in the coming weeks.



55. We also call on all Nigerians to take personal responsibility to support those who are vulnerable within their communities, helping them with whatever they may need.



56. As we all pray for the best possible outcome, we shall continue planning for all eventualities.





57. This is why I directed that all Federal Government Stadia, Pilgrims camps and other facilities be converted to isolation centers and makeshift hospitals.



58. My fellow Nigerians, as a Government, we will avail all necessary resources to support the response and recovery. We remain committed to do whatever it takes to confront COVID-19 in our country.



59. We are very grateful to see the emerging support of the private sector and individuals to the response as well as our development partners.



60. At this point, I will ask that all contributions and donations be coordinated and centralized to ensure efficient and impactful spending. The Presidential Task Force remains the central coordinating body on the COVID-19 response.



61. I want to assure you all that Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies with a role to play in the outbreak response are working hard to bring this virus under control.



62. Every nation in the world is challenged at this time. But we have seen countries where citizens have come together to reduce the spread of the virus.



63. I will therefore implore you again to strictly comply with the guidelines issued and also do your bit to support Government and the most vulnerable in your communities.





64. I will take this opportunity to thank all our public health workforce, health care workers, port health authorities and other essential staff on the frontlines of the response for their dedication and commitment. You are true heroes.



65. I thank you all for listening. May God continue to bless and protect us all.





President Muhammadu Buhari

29th March 2020.