From the inception of the dreaded Corona Virus, Africa has been hit with a total of 2,475 confirmed cases across 46 countries. The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Protection (Africa CDC) reports that as of Wednesday evening, the continent has recorded 64 deaths and 203 recoveries from coronavirus. The list include: Central Africa (145 cases, five deaths, three recoveries): Cameroon 70 cases, one death, three recoveries Central African Republic five cases Chad three cases Congo four cases Democratic Republic of Congo 48 cases, three deaths, one recovery Equatorial Guinea nine cases Gabon six cases, one death East Africa (193…
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Godfrey Okuigbedi is a writer, business coach, an entrepreneur, Christian and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Goswift Business Network Limited. Although a graduate of Mass Communication, he talks entrepreneurship more than journalism. In this interview with Topflyers Team, the young CEO talks about his knack for entrepreneurship, his new company, young people’s misconception of what capital is, and what he would ask of president Buhari when they meet. Tell us about yourself? My name is Godfrey Okuigbedi. I am from Owhelogbo in Isoko North L.G.A, Delta State and the second born of six children. I am a very creative and…
By Emeke Nwaoboli The Insured Good People (IGP) Organization has declared special prayers for the wake-and-see governor, Godwin Obaseki sequel to his self-isolation after contact with the Bauchi State Governor, Bala Muhammed and Chief of Staff to the President, Abba Kyari, who have both tested positive to Coronavirus. In a statement by the president of IGP, Mr. Edefe Osagie J. P., he disputed all rumours that the governor has tested positive to Covid 19 and asserted that in their different confines today, all IGP members are to fervently pray for God’s immunization of Obaseki against the virus. He added that…
…Says Obaseki Would Continually Work in the Best Interest of Edo Residents By Emeke Nwaoboli The Insured Good People (IGP) Organization, an organization that fights against molestation, abuse and assault have commended the Edo State Government for shutting down and withdrawing the operating license of the Salvation International School, for flouting the directive of the government on the closure of all schools in the stateas part of measures to halt the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). The Special Adviser to IGP on legal matters, Barrister Ewah Gregory, made this known to press men, Wednesday. According to Barrister Gregory, Nigerians love to…
The Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu, has ordered that markets within the state should be immediately shut down following the outbreak of Coronavirus. The directive was given on Tuesday in a statement issued by the state’s Commissioner for Information, Donald Ojogo. The Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu, has ordered that markets within the state should be immediately shut down following the outbreak of Coronavirus. The directive was given on Tuesday in a statement issued by the state’s Commissioner for Information, Donald Ojogo. The statement read, “following the decisions of the Ondo State Executive Council meeting of Monday, 23rd March 2020, to stem…
The Vice President of Nigeria, Yemi Osinbajo has gone into self-isolation following the positive test of President Muhammadu Buhari’s Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari, for coronavirus. This was made known on Tuesday by Osinbajo’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Laolu Akande. Akande said his principal is self-isolating in accordance with the “protocols” of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control. Recall that Abba Kyari had tested positive for Coronavirus however President Buhari tested negative. The NCDC informed the president on the outcome of his negative result on Tuesday morning. Mr Kyari visited Germany and Egypt and only returned this week.…
Some medical supplies which were donated to African nations in a bid to fight Coronavirus by Jack Ma, the founder of Alibaba Group, have arrived Lagos. China’s richest man, Mr Ma, who is worth £32.9 billion, is the founder of e-commerce conglomerate Alibaba, which has already offered £110 million to buy medical supplies at hospitals treating coronavirus patients. The supplies were sent via an Ethiopian Airlines flight. It carried 5.4 million face masks, 1.08 million detection tests, 40,000 sets of protective clothing and 60,000 sets of protective face shields. Receiving the donation on Tuesday in Lagos, The General Manager, Ethiopian Airlines, Nigeria, Firihiewot…
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed “grief and sorrow’’ over loss of soldiers ambushed by Boko Haram terrorists in Gorgi Village, Borno State. According to a statement by Garba Shehu, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Buhari while commiserating with families of the slain soldiers, said, “Sacrifices of our gallant patriots cannot be quantified, and their sacrifices cannot go in vain.’’ The President said the death of every soldier causes deep pains because he knows what it means to be a soldier, and fully understands the extreme risks associated with the profession. According to the statement, Buhari appealed to the…
Prince Ned Nwoko Billionaire philanthropist, Prince Ned Nwoko has been recognized by Topflyers Magazine as the Global Icon of the year, 2019. According to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Topflyers Magazine, Mr. Musa Yahaya, Prince Nwoko was unanimously and objectively selected for the global icon award sequel to a close follow-up of Nwoko’s exploits in the stormy waters of Nigerian politics right from his vibrant days at the House of Representatives to his present humanitarian services. Mr. Yahaya added that as a detribalized Nigerian, the philanthropic Nwoko has consistently demonstrated commitment to hard work, quest for a united and…
A 33-year old apprentice has been stabbed to death at Satellite Town in Lagos due to minor misunderstanding over N500. The deceased, Afeez Oluwole was allegedly stabbed to death by one Kazeem Mustapha. Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Bala Elkana, said in a statement on Sunday that the incident occurred on 25 February at about 12:20pm. He said one Rafiu Dauda of 36 Alebiosu Street Ijegun, Satellite town reported at Elemoro Police Station that his apprentice, Oluwole was stabbed on the right chest with broken bottle by Mustapha along Madoti Estate Fin-Niger, Satellite town, due to a minor misunderstanding over…
