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TheGodlessGod:
I'm from Benin kingdom and we have our own origin story even older than the ones in the Bibles, every nigerian ethnic kingdoms have theirs.

The ones in the Bible you believe was brought to you by foreigners that colonized and your people and took them as slaves.

Before they came we didn't write or speak English, we didn't even know what's Christianity seff.

Those Adam and Eve you believe is a result of slavery, colonization and inferiority complex.

Tragedies occurred on Sunday when a policeman was allegedly killed by a hit and run motorist at Marwa area, along Lekki-Epe Expressway, Lagos.

In a similar incident same day, a yet-to-be-identified commercial motorcycle operator, popularly called “Okada” rider, died in a lone accident after ramming into an electric pole at Ikota, along Lekki-Epe Expressway.

The two incidents, it was gathered happened late evening within the hours of 8 pm to 6 am curfew, occasioned by rising cases of COVID-19 in the state.

The dead Policeman, who was in mufti at the time of the incident was later identified as Mr. Paul Omaji. (Rank was not stated).

Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, Director-General, Dr. Femi Oke-Osanyintolu confirmed the unfortunate incidents.

According to Oke-Osanyintolu,” In a late night operation LASEMA Response Team, LRT, recovered remains of a victim of a “Hit and Run” accident along Lekki EOE Expressway after an unidentified motorist flee the incident scene immediately with the vehicle where the accident occurred.

“The deceased later identified as a Police officer, male, named Paul Omaji, who was in mufti, was found dead at Marwa along Lekki-Epe Expressway where he was reportedly knocked down by an unidentified vehicle which ran into the officer on his way to resume his duty.

“Preliminary Report on the incident has it that, on arrival at the scene, Omaji was found dead.

“Investigation conducted at the scene revealed that an unidentified motorist rammed into the officer on his way to resume his duty and sensing danger, the driver sped away immediately after the accident.

“The deceased body was later bagged as the LASEMA responders alongside the Officers on ground (Edoh Samuel) transported the deceased body to Marina General Hospital with the aid of the agency’s Ambulance.

“The corpse was handed over to another officer, (Superintendent of Police, SP Onajide Olabode) and has been deposited in the morgue.”

In another development at Ikota along the same Lekki-Epe Expressway, LRT also recovered a yet-to-be-identified dead Okada operator, a male, who was involved in a lone accident when he rammed into an electric pole.

According to Oke-Osanyintolu, the deceased commercial motorcycle operator reportedly lost control of his motorcycle while on motion and rammed into an electrical pole on the road median, leaving him critically injured that led to his eventual death before he was admitted in the nearest hospital.

“Preliminary Report on the dead commercial motorcycle operator involved in a lone accident at Ikota along Lekki-Epe expressway has it that, upon arrival at the scene, Okada Rider, (An adult male), was found dead.

“Investigation conducted at the scene revealed that the deceased who was on high motion lost control and unavoidably rammed into an electrical pole on the road median.

“The Okada rider later gave up the ghost in transit to a nearby hospital.

“The motorbike has been taken off the road from the scene.

“The deceased body has been bagged for Lagos State Environmental Health Monitoring Unit LASEHMU to be taken to the morgue,” Oke-Osanyintolu stated.

The ministry via its verified Twitter handle @KNSMOH, said that the development had raised the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state to 547.

“Update as at 11:35 p.m. May 8, 2020; 65 new cases of COVID-19 cases confirmed in Kano state.

“Total confirmed cases in Kano state are now 547, three additional patients discharged and five deaths recorded, ” it stated.

It however explained that 22 people were discharged while 18 others died, thereby bringing down the total active cases in the state to 507. (NAN)

Huawei is a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices.

Together with the launch of the Gigabit optical fibre network at the attitude of 6,500 meters, Huawei enables China Mobile to run its dual Gigabit network on Mount Everest.

Huawei revealed on its website that the 5G network on Mount Everest will provide communication services for the 2020 Mount Everest re-measurement.

The new feat is significant as it marks the 60th anniversary of the first successful arrival at Mount Everest from the northern slope, and the 45th anniversary of China’s first official accurate measurement and announcement of Mount Everest.

The ground-breaking establishment on Mount Everest once again proves that 5G technology connect Mankind and the Earth harmoniously, Huawei insists.

Huawei says it has offered its end-to-end solutions in the construction of China Mobile’s Everest dual Gigabit network, where base stations were built in Mount Everest Base Camp at the attitude of 5,300 meters, the Transition Camp at 5,800 meters, and the Forward Camp at 6,500 meters.

"Huawei’s 5G AAU and SPN technologies are applied at these base stations, where network maintenance and optimization are done by a dozen of network specialists who station 24/7 in regions at altitudes of 5,300 meters and above to ensure smooth network operations,” the company said.

In this project, a network in the “stand alone plus non-stand alone” (SA+NSA) mode connects five 5G base stations, according to the technology giant.

Meanwhile, the 5G fast and huge-capacity connectivity is achieved by Huawei’s Massive MIMO technology supporting lightning speed and large bandwidth.

Huawei’s Massive MIMO is highly reliable with excellent coverage, the company said, adding that: “With its highly flexible three-dimensional narrow beams, the technology works particularly well vertically in Mount Everest.

"At the attitude of 5,300 meters, the 5G download speed exceeded 1.66 Gbps, where the upload speed tops 215 Mbps.”

Meanwhile, the company is convinced that quality and undisrupted networks are guaranteed by it’s Intelligent OptiX Network solutions, with data-thirsty transfer of high-res videos, VR live broadcast and the likes, supported by enterprise gateways with 1Gbps upstream/downstream connections.

"Huawei’s 10G PON OLT and 200G ultra-high-speed transmission platform can intelligently manage data throughput, making it possible families and businesses to enjoy super-fast internet access at such high regions, according to the tech giant.

"With its HoloSens intelligent video surveillance system, Huawei ensures streaming quality with the capabilities of optimisation and fault locating with just one click, keeping the networks always on even at the attitude of 6,500 meters at the summit of Everest,” the company added.

Openbusiness:
I stand with Pastor Chris and Bishop Oyedepo! Pastor Chris we know, Bishop Oyedepo we know, hu be this wan?

The second batch of 253 Nigerians evacuated from the United Kingdom yesterday arrived the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos.

This came 48 hours after the first batch from Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) were brought into the country by Emirates Airlines.

The latest returnees were flown into the country on British Airways flight BA9155.

The Boeing 747 aircraft with registration Number G-CIVO which conveyed them touched down at 1.45pm.

The returnees disembarked from the aircraft after over 30 minutes through a motorised gangway rather than the usual avio-bridge.

After the usual temperature screening by officials of the Port Health Services, they were led into luxurious buses which took them to the isolation centers already prepared for them.

However, some of them were airlifted to Abuja on an Air Peace flight while they would be quarantined in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

Officials of the Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC), the Lagos State government and other officials of the federal government were on ground to receive them.

The same aircraft which brought them repatriated 215 British nationals from the airport.

Daily Trust on Saturday reports that the British government has been repatriating their citizens from Nigeria in the wake of the lockdown occasioned by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Anambra State Police Command said one person lost his life while eight suspects have been arrested in connection with the communal clashes between Umumbo and Omor in Anyamelum Local Government Area of the State.

The spokesperson, Haruna Mohammed who disclosed this in a statement, said four persons sustained varying degrees of injury and were presently receiving treatment at the hospital. He said situation had been brought under control while investigations surrounding the incident had commenced.

He said, “Situation is brought under control and eight suspects have been arrested so far. One person was confirmed dead and four persons sustained varying degrees of injuries and are presently receiving treatment at the hospital.

“A peace meeting was held today at the Local Government Secretariat, Anaku in Anyamelum LGA.

“The meeting comprises of Speaker Anambra State House of Assembly Hon. Uche Okafor, Transition Committee Chairman Barrister Benjamin Onyeabo, Representative of the Commissioner of Police DCP Chris Owolabi, Chairman Anyamelum tradional Rulers, Igwe of Omasi HRH.Igwe Benjamin Okejie,Igwe of Omor HRM. Igwe Sir, Chinedu Oranu,Igwe of Umumbu HRH Igwe Simeon Chidubem,Igwe of Ifite Ogwari HRH A I Ofuebe.

“Other Stakeholders in the peace meeting includes Rev Professor Benjamin Eboh,Chief Paul Odembo(Secretary SEMA)President generals of Omo and Umumbu Communities,Representatives of the Army,DSS,NSCDC and the Divisional Police Officer of Anaku Division SP Victor Osuasa.

“Meanwhile, Joint Security teams are on ground patrolling the Communities in order to ensure no further breakdown of law and order while investigation is ongoing to ascertain circumstances surrounding the incident with a view to finding lasting solution to the lingering dispute.

“The Commissioner of Police CP Jonh B. Abang enjoins Ndi Anambra to always explore all the legal avenue towards addressing their grievances rather than resorting to violence which could lead to loss of lives and wanton destruction of property in the State.”

They should just sell this country and give everybody their share, so we can all leave to different countries.

*Says 2nd batch of UK returnees arrive today

The Federal Government yesterday again warned of a possible fresh lockdown of the country over the violation of the guidelines on the eased lockdown.

National Coordinator, Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, Dr Sani Aliyu, gave the warning in Abuja at the 27th joint national briefing of the PTF.

He said if Nigerians continue to fail to respect and follow all the guidelines, the PTF might review and possibly change them.

“While we’ve allowed the relaxation of the lockdown, we’re putting measures in place to curb COVID-19 spread. Our modelling shows that the positive effects of full compliance with the Eased lockdown will be very similar to the effect of a full lockdown.

“This is why we need everyone to fully comply with all the guidelines issued. Please respect and follow all the guidelines we have instituted. If we continue to see violations of these guidelines, we will be pushed to review and possibly change them,” Aliyu said.

Director-General, Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu, said those who tested positive and were in isolation centres had not committed any crime, thus were not being held in prison.

“So, we really want to work together with everyone to ensure that we all achieve our goals. The security in treatment and isolation centres is the same thing like any other established organisation as security is the responsibility of the police working with the state governments in that particular place.

“In certain circumstances, the states have had to increase the security in those facilities. In honesty, we don’t want to ‘securitize’ this response. We want people and organisations to take responsibilities,” Ihekweazu said.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, said the second batch of Nigerians returning from the United Kingdom were expected to land at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos, today and would be taken to Abuja where they would be isolated in a hotel.

According to him, Abuja hotel is the preferable option to isolate the returnees as the hotel rate is better compared to Lagos.

He said arrangements would be made for those meant to be in Lagos to return back to Lagos afterwards.

He said: “It’s a learning curve for all of us. So, we’re very happy that we’ve been able to get the first batch of Nigerians successfully back home. We’ll like to congratulate those passengers and thank them because really they comported themselves admirably and went to the hotels they’re meant to go to for isolation. The conditions are difficult. 14 days in confinement is not easy.”

PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari and the Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Mr Imran Khan, on Thursday, had a phone conversation on the Global Initiative on Debt Relief canvassed by leaders of the Non-Aligned Movement Contact Group.
The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Chief Femi Adesina, disclosed this in a statement he issued in Abuja.
According to the statement, “During an online summit held on Monday, leaders of the 120-nation organization, the largest after the United Nations, had agreed that a debt relief campaign be launched for developing countries to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic and unprecedented health and socioeconomic challenges facing most of them.”
Recall that President Buhari had recently urged
international financial institutions to assist member states of Non-Aligned Movement, NAM, in cushioning the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the spirit of solidarity.
President Buhari had said that the assistance will include extending concessional loans, technical support, lowering of tariff on medical equipment and consumables, sharing of expertise in case management, adopting open trade policies, as well as outright debt cancellation.
The President at the teleconferencing contended that only a collective international approach will mitigate the devastating effect of COVID-19.

That is according to a report in the Daily Mail. Ighalo’s current loan contract – which sees United pay him £130,000-per-week, will expire on May 31, and United will have to make an offer to Shanghai Shenhua in order to extend it.
Though according to the Mail, United are not planning to do so, and want to wait and see what happens with the rest of the Premier League season.
Martinez on the radar
Manchester United are interested in signing Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez, according to Spanish outlet SPORT.
SPORT also claimed Paris Saint-Germain are also in the race for the striker’s signature. But Ed Woodward and co. are worried that the Argentine striker has his heart set on joining compatriot Lionel Messi at Barcelona.
They apparently believe that Barcelona are leading the way and can’t be caught unless something drastic changes.
The 22-year-old forward has been in top form, netting 12 times in 22 Serie A and five goals in six Champions League matches this season.
Martinez who joined Inter in June, 2018, has a contract which runs until June 2023.

Swinger60:
2k for soup and stew can never build this house.

Na 400k soup and stew money fit build this house.

Oya, our husbands..., over to you.

Davash222:
RIP to him.


Moral of the story; stop making video calls with your girlfriend.

Two friends, Olobamoyo Tosin and Ogungbemi Gbenga, who were arrested by the Police in Ogun, over the murder of a businesswoman, have opened up on how and why they carried out the dastardly act.
The deceased, Mrs. Evelyn Ebere, had left her Shagamu residence in Ogun State on March 10, 2020, for Ire-Ekiti, Ekiti State to buy palm oil, but never returned home.
Her anxious family reported the case to the Police, consequent upon which the Commissioner of Police, CP Kenneth Ebrimson, ordered the Anti-Kidnapping Unit to unravel the circumstance surrounding her disappearance.
In the course of the investigation, Gbenga, a cab driver said to have conveyed the woman on the day she was last seen, was arrested. During interrogation, he revealed how he and Tosin killed the businessman all in a bid to dispossess her of cash.
During the interrogation, Gbenga, said, “ I am the driver of a Toyota Carina car with registration number AGD 107 GU which the woman chattered to Ire-Ekiti, to buy 26 kegs of palm oil. My friend, Tosin, accompanied us. Halfway into the journey, we decided to rob the woman of the money she wanted to use in purchasing the palm oil. I drove her into the bush along Shagamu-Benin expressway and we collected N400,000 from her.
friends, Olobamoyo Tosin and Ogungbemi Gbenga, who were arrested by the Police in Ogun, over the murder of a businesswoman, have opened up on how and why they carried out the dastardly act.
The deceased, Mrs. Evelyn Ebere, had left her Shagamu residence in Ogun State on March 10, 2020, for Ire-Ekiti, Ekiti State to buy palm oil, but never returned home.
Her anxious family reported the case to the Police, consequent upon which the Commissioner of Police, CP Kenneth Ebrimson, ordered the Anti-Kidnapping Unit to unravel the circumstance surrounding her disappearance.
In the course of the investigation, Gbenga, a cab driver said to have conveyed the woman on the day she was last seen, was arrested. During interrogation, he revealed how he and Tosin killed the businessman all in a bid to dispossess her of cash.
During the interrogation, Gbenga, said, “ I am the driver of a Toyota Carina car with registration number AGD 107 GU which the woman chattered to Ire-Ekiti, to buy 26 kegs of palm oil. My friend, Tosin, accompanied us. Halfway into the journey, we decided to rob the woman of the money she wanted to use in purchasing the palm oil. I drove her into the bush along Shagamu-Benin expressway and we collected N400,000 from her.
“We killed her because she knew us very well, being my regular customer. After killing her, we dumped her corpse in the bush”.

The Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abimbola Oyeyemi, who confirmed the arrest, said the suspects were picked from different locations, based on intelligence and technical investigation by operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit , led by the Commander, CSP Shobiyi Oluwatosin.

He said, “ The corpse has been recovered in the bush along Shagamu-Benin expressway and has been deposited at the general hospital morgue for autopsy. Meanwhile, the CP has ordered that the suspects be arraigned before a court of competent jurisdiction as soon as investigation is concluded and has also warned criminals to stay clear of Ogun State, as there won’t be any hiding place for them”.