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Governor AbdulRazaq Donates 10-Month Salary To Fight Coronavirus In Kwara
The Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Sunday said he had donated his 10 -month salaries towards the efforts being made to check the spread of coronavirus in the state.
He also said the technical committee on COVID – 19 set up by the state government would this week provide palliative measures to the people of the state to cushion the effect of the stay -at- home order imposed on the people to prevent the spread of coronavirus in the state.
The governor in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye, rallied support for the state ’s campaign to keep coronavirus out of the state.
According to the statement , Abdulrazaq said, “I have directed the technical committee on COVID -19 to begin distribution of palliatives, including food stuffs, to the people this week even as I call on everyone to stay at home and stay safe and maintain social distancing.”
The governor also announced the donation of his 10 -months salaries from May 29 , 2019 to date to his administration ’s efforts to prevent the spread of COVID – 19.
“Whereas our state has no confirmed case of coronavirus as at now, we have been taking every step necessary to ensure we keep Kwara safe. Such measures have included keeping our people at home while we ramp up investments in our capacity to cope with this global health emergency ,” AbdulRazaq said.
“This time calls for sacrifice from everyone as humanity needs all the help it can get. For this reason, I hereby donate 100% of my monthly salary since May 29, 2019 to our efforts to prevent this virus from getting to us, provide palliatives to our people, as well as boost our capacity to cope if it ever comes .”
The governor also commended members of the Federal Executive Council for donating half their monthly salary to the National efforts to fight the virus.
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BBNaija: No Regret Saying No To Frodd – Esther
Former housemate in the Big Brother Naija, Pepper Dem edition, Esther Agunbiade, told Entertainment Jamboree that she did not regret saying no to Frodd when he asked her out.
According to Esther, she said, in as much as I am very happy for Frodd, I did not regret turning him down when he asked me out then. Frodd needed me so seriously when we were in the house, but I declined it. He thought it would be more easier for him after we left the house. After the show, I maintained my stance by telling him that I am not interested. I cherished how he hustle his way to be successful in life, because he is successful with happy family too. However, there’s no regret at all turning him down, because my man is also a successful business man.
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Nigerian Woman Laments As Caucasian Widowed Neighbor Plans To Marry Her Visiting Mother
A Nigerian woman in the UK has raised concerns as her mother, who initially came to assist with her newborn, is now preparing to marry a widowed Caucasian neighbor.
The woman shared her story in a detailed statement online, expressing her dilemma over her mother’s intentions.
“My mother met my widowed neighbor. This man is very different from my father; he brings her flowers, organizes picnics, writes her love letters, and even joins us for church”.
He’s been teaching her to read, and his children are happy their father has someone special in his life again. My mother has stopped taking my father’s calls and says she’s no longer planning to return.”
“Now, I’m in a dilemma. The neighbor has hired an immigration lawyer, and he wants to marry my mother.”
- Nigerian woman in UK seeks advice after her mother, visiting to help with newborn, falls in love with caucasian widowed neighbor and considers marriage.
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I Was Expelled From School Because Of Fela Kuti – Movie Director, Andy Boyo
Renowned movie director and patron of the Directors Guild of Nigeria (DGN), Andy Boyo, has shared how he was expelled from school because of the legendary Fela Anikulapo Kuti.
Fela, a Nigerian artist and political advocate, passed away in Lagos, Nigeria, in 1997 at 58
Fela is seen as the main creator of Afrobeat, a Nigerian music style that mixes West African rhythms with American funk and jazz.
Boyo, however, is preparing to bring the iconic life of the Afrobeats legend to the silver screen in a much-awaited biographical film.
After three years of planning, Boyo has obtained the rights to the music and is ready to begin filming in Nigeria, the UK, and the US in 2025.
Rumours suggest the high-profile movie will have an extensive cast, including 27 actresses portraying Fela’s wives.
Boyo, recognized for his successful films such as “Untamed” and “Spirit of Assassins,” will also direct, write, and produce the biographical film.
Speaking on his love for Fela and the project he is working on.
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