Newspaper Review Today

*NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR THURSDAY 16TH APRIL 2020*



*THE NATION*


Ban foreign medical trips for one year

Pensioners want inclusion in Kwara palliatives

Palliatives not for Nigerians with more than N5,000 bank balance

Palliatives: Osun Assembly summons commissioner

Break COVID-19 transmission link, Buhari urges PTF

Curfew will avert disaster, says APC

Ecobank seeks account opening with Mobile *326#

Ogun takes delivery of molecular laboratory

We will support Covid-19 fight despite strike

Rosabon unveils N6m collateral-free loan for civil servants

PDP slams Akeredolus measures to curb virus spread

35 discharged in FCT, Lagos, Osun, Kaduna, Akwa Ibom as cases rise to 407

Group faults PDPs position on subsidy

Report: CACOVID formed to tackle Coronavirus pandemic

Niger SSG turns back trailer carrying people from Lagos

Our battle against fake news, by minister

Who becomes Ondo PDP chairman

CAN president calls for seven days prayer

Tinubu: massive spending way out of economic crisis

Agripreneurs to compete for $100, 000 prize

NHRC receives 105 rights violation complaints

Why Ogun PDP chairman was removed, by Kashamu

ADC to opposition: no time for politics

N60b bonds up for subscription

LAWMA official killed in Lagos

Weve stopped maltreatment of Nigerians in China, says Gbajabiamila

FAAC to hold meeting by video conferencing

Foundation gives cash to 1,000 people


*VANGUARD*


World leaders build $8trn war chest against COVID-19

NSE pushes for transparency in conduct of virtual meetings

OIL WATCH: Oil price drops below $20 per barrel

COVID-19: Stakeholders bicker over N900m deduction from councils in Cross River

Protecting the people from hoodlums

Tesla shares jump on Goldman Sachs 'buy' rating

COVID-19: ANCOPSS urges compliance, holistic fight against pandemic

Poets honour Ofeimun during poetourism as he clocks 70

Rihanna sent ventilator to dad after he tested positive for coronavirus

Playing religious politics with coronavirus

We'll eradicate child molestation in Nigeria 'CPN

COVID-19 is a fertile ground for aggravated corruption in Nigeria

Host communities pledge support for School of Medical Laboratory

COVID-19: LAUTECH donates to owner states

Nigerian doctor dies of coronavirus after treating infected patient in Lagos

FG seals plastic surgery clinic in Lagos over 'potentially injurious conduct

PHOTOS: Rage as Sapele protests lockdown

COVID-19: Enugu Radio School kicks off for primary and secondary students

COVID-19: Time to look into the nation's healthcare system

Angry mob set armed robbery suspect ablaze in Ughelli

COVID-19: Airline crew not quarantined on our campus ' UNILAG

Stop bleaching or risk coronavirus disease ' Medical expert

44-year-old man defiles his 14-year-old daughter in Imo

COVID-19: Medical lab scientist differs with FG on 1,500 tests per day claim


*THISDAY*


FG to Raise N60bn through Bond Auction

Sterling Bank Unfolds Palliative Measures for Customers

Adegbohungbe Now Coronation Merchant Banks Substantive MD

Group Faults Planned Use of Subscribers Data in COVID-19 Fight

ALTON Allays Fears of Hazards Linked to Telecoms Emissions

Smart Utility Solution Will Reduce Electricity Consumption

Microsoft Urges Educators to Leverage Tech to Curb Cyberbullying

Report: 5G Will Address Surge in Urban Migration

FBN Holdings to Divest from Insurance Business, Market Gains Further

COVID-19: Zinox Group, Konga to Feed 7,000 Families

MainOne Provides Connectivity to Lagos Command Centres

Facebook Launches Tools to Connect Communities

FMDQ Exchange Admits Flour Mills of Nigeria Bonds, NIDF Fund

HP Set to Promote Distance Learning

CAP Partners WIMBIZ, LifeBank to Fight COVID-19

Airtel Commits over N1.9bn to COVID-19

SystemSpecs, Paga Partner on Digital Payments

FIFA: Super Eagles, Others May Not Play This Year Due to...

Tech Journalists Faults 5G Conspiracy Theory, Cautions Nigerians

COVID-19 Ushers in a Rethinking Phase for Nigerian Youths

Oyinloye Gets African Badminton Confederations Certification

Igbosare a Conquered People, Held in Bondage and Monitored Aggressively

Rensource Launches Distribution Platform

Visa Foundation Commits $210m Relief Fund for MSMEs

Barcelona Announce Board Changes after Resignations

COVID-19: Leaders Urged to Re-tool in Time of Crisis

Newcastle Utds 300m Takeover Close

PEBEC Postpones NAP Accelerator Programme

Time for Nigeria to Start Looking Beyond Oil, Says Expert

Omilabu: Lockdown, Proper Hygiene, Social Distancing will Curb Spread of COVID-19

Ailing Lawyer Urgently Needs N1.7M to Treat Heart, Kidney Disease

China, COVID-19 and African Anger

Coronavirus Outbreak: Round-the-clock Updates

COVID19: Consolidated HallMark Insurance Boss Secures Regulators Approval to Extend Share Offer

NAICOM: No Insurance Company Is Forced to Donate to Fight Against Corona Virus

Stakeholders Hail Book on Crisis Communication Strategies


*PUNCH*


Pay our March stipends, N-Power beneficiaries beg FG

Assault: Chinese envoy submits probe report to Gbajabiamila

Speaker condemns killings of 18 people in Taraba

Ortom reinstates sacked resident doctors

14 more days of hunger down

Lockdown: One dies as hoodlums attack Lagos communities

Imo police rescue kidnapped victim, arrest suspect

FGs plan to feed schoolchildren during lockdown insulting Falana

APC warns vigilance groups against lawlessness

Kwara constitutes team on prerogative of mercy

Buhari lauds ex-UN envoy, Clark, at 90

FG condemns lockdown resistance

Oil firms N4.58tn loan repayment under threat Investigation

Ortom extends lockdown by two weeks, slashes budget

GTBank extends SME loan repayment by 90 days

Northern groups oppose govs request for COVID-19 fund

Security agencies killed 18 during lockdown NHRC

FBN Holdings to sell 65% insurance business

Samples: Lagos creates 20 centres, FCT combs residents houses

Keke operators protest colleagues killing in Rivers police station

Stock market sustains uptrend, investors gain N344bn

Turning the COVID-19 tragedy into an opportunity for a new Nigeria

Weve not discussed Edo, Ondo gov polls postponement INEC

COVID-19: Nigeria, SAfrica, others lose $4.2bn, says IMF

Lagos begins food kitchen, targets 100,000 youths daily

Heritage Bank celebrates health workers

Pay our March stipends, N-Power beneficiaries beg FG

Pay our March stipends, N-Power beneficiaries beg FG


*DAILY TRUST*


Police and lockdown enforcement

Oshiomhole, Secondus 'missing' as political activities standstill

Reps receive March salary, defer COVID-19 donation

Re: Should retired Judges handle election petitions

COVID-19: Opportunity cost of lockdown

Coronavirus: 'Take in cover

Schools remain closed nationwide 'Ministry

Denmark goes back to school

Reform improves teachers, students' performance in Bauchi

COVID-19: Markets in FCT to operate twice weekly

Food vendors make brisk business at checkpoints

Why we are commencing palliatives distribution in Abaji-Minister

Gold price spikes over coronavirus pandemic

Coronavirus sends Germany into recession

COVID-19 lockdown: Compliance in FCT, very high ' FRSC

Germany, Russia slam Trump's WHO payment freeze

Lockdown: DPOs to lead distribution of palliatives in Ogun

Movement restriction: Ekiti NSCDC boss cautions defiant drivers, passengers

4 men arraigned in court over murder

Ekiti Police Commissioner tasks security operatives on human rights protection

Don't attack your neighbour in the name of hunger

FCT discharges 3 COVID-19 patients

FG denies report that 'imported Chinese doctor' tests positive for Covid-19

COVID-19 chaos: Nigerians who clamoured for FIFA ban won't repeat such mistake -Patrick Pascal

Farooq Kperogi: The man behind the 'angry keyboard

28-yr-old pregnant nurse dies from coronavirus, but baby survived

Inter Allies of Ghana striker, Utim aims for the top after COVID-19

Recession: Analysts list implications, survival options for Nigeria

COVID-19: Doctor who treated Kano index patient tests negative

Badminton federation boss, Orbih hails Umpire Oyinloye's elevation

Lagos records another COVID-19 death

as Emefiele canvasses 4-point strategy to revitalize economy

Man Utd's Pogba says he has grown used to criticism

FG pays N200bn to boost gas supply to power plants

COVID-19: Kaduna discharges one patient

Fire razes CAC's headquarters

Ex-London Marathon winner Wanjiru provisionally suspended

No power supply when Abaji teenager was electrocuted ' AEDC

Ronaldinho enjoys 'golden cell' in locked-down Paraguay capita

Onne Customs reports N22.9bn revenue collections in Q1

FBN Holdings to divest 65% equity from FBN Insurance


*THE SUN*


Atonement: Divinity and humanity as one

COVID 19: Stakeholders call for VAT suspension, more palliatives

COVID-19: Anambra identifies 28 contacts of index case

COVID -19: Mouka donates 200 mattresses to Ogun isolation centres

Ighalo rules out Super Eagles return

Fire razes 30 shops at Dugbe Market in Ibadan

COVID-19: Boss Mustapha's heavy burden

Osimhen: I'll like to play for big club in England

OPS demands more stimulus packages to mitigate economic impact of COVID-19

2023: PDP faces litmus test with congresses

Osun Assembly resumes legislative activities

Kogi guber tribunal admits video evidence, death certificates

Wilder wont step-aside for Joshua, Fury fight

Egungun, be careful

COVID-19 palliative: FG to pay N120bn for free electricity if' 'DisCos

COVID-19: Ogun free zone workers protest restriction order, destroy property

N60bn worth of bonds up for sale April 22 'DMO

Barca relives Oshoala's impact in 2019 Copa Catalunya Cup win

Without zoning, minorities can't get political power ' Egwuonwu

Healthcare workers in medical war zones

Why always Wike

Transparency, IPPIS, ASUU and war against corruption

FBN Holdings to divest stake in FBN Insurance

Ogun molecular laboratory ready soon

West African Rugby series face uncertainty ' Ladipo

Overhauling the National Social Investment Programme

The unseen, little-known killer, Covid-19

Panic rush in Kano markets, banks ahead of lockdown


*GUARDIAN*


Where are Ekoku's key teammates of 93/94 now

Woman bathes neighbour with hot water in Lagos

Sports can come back but without fans: Fauci

Residents demand justice over incessant killings in Kogi, Enugu

Clash between police, cultists leaves six dead in DR Congo

Super Eagles manager's job is not vacant

Lady shuns FRSC officers at checkpoint for not wearing facemasks

FIC records N25.66 trillion turnover as indices soar by N344 billion

Colombia releases 4,000 prisoners over coronavirus

Why Okagbare's marriage with ex-Eagles' star crashed in USA

New online infrastructure to bridge gaps between SMEs, customers

ITU backs science on 5G as global connections hit 2.7 billion by 2053

Customs rakes in N22.9 billion revenue in Onne

Money, covid-419 and pandemic corruption

Much ado about national security adviser - Part 2

Coronavirus: Have you written your will

Humankind and the numerous unseen enemies

Journalists should ensure factual reporting of coronavirus, says IPC

Doubt existence of COVID-19 at your peril, Masari warns

FG restricts, begins evacuation of trucks in Lagos

Akwa Ibom State has three suspected cases of COVID-19

Why Amotekun has not taken off, by DAWN

NLC seeks debt pardon, moratorium from development agencies

COVID-19: Where are the local governments

Food for thought

Buhari felicitates with UK premier on discharge over coronavirus

Benue slashes 2020 budget over impending recession


*DAILY TIMES*


Breaking: Nigeria reports 34 new COVID-19 cases, tally now 407

NSCDC denies report of COVID-19 positive personnel in Sokoto

Akwa Ibom discharges 3 Coronavirus patients

Daily Times Newspaper, Thursday, April 16, 2020

Covid-19: We can now test 3000 persons daily, NCDC declares

Lagos PDP flags off COVID-19 relief outreach for state residents

France pushes for global moratorium on African debt in virus crisis

How fiscal, monetary policies will stimulate Nigerias economy post-COVID-19-Tinubu

Parma players, coaches agree to forego one months wages

COVID-19: Nasarawa distributes rice to IDPs, indigents

NCDC confirms 34 new cases of coronavirus in Nigeria

Serie A players, officials to be tested, then isolated when training resumes

Covid-19: U.S. Experts lose interest for chloroquine treatment

COVID-19: FG working to mitigate lockdown effects Minister

Man Utds Pogba says he has grown used to criticism

French clubs hopeful of finishing season as country targets easing of lockdown

Soursop: Things You Dont Know About This Fruit

NCC to boost Nigerias internet services with ICT parksLadesope Ladelokun

Lockdown: ASUU backs Udom, distributes sanitizers to AIbom residents

NHL tells players to self-quarantine through April 30

COVID-19: Julius Berger provides Ambulance to Teaching Hospital

COVID-19: UNDP supports Nigeria with 50 Ventilators, PPE

Adidas eyes 2.4 bln state-guaranteed coronavirus loan

Desist from night travels now, IGP warns transporters

Hammers boss Moyes fears injury pile-up if Premier League resumes

COVID -19: VSF distributes food, medical consumables to Yobe IDPs

COVID-19: Oyo farmers lament drop in sale of food items

I rack in more money trading than been on movie set Actress Omobutty


*DAILY INDEPENDENT*


What You Need To Know About The Africa-China Tech Alliance

Cyprus Extends Tax Compliance Dates Due To COVID-19 Crisis

PPE Firm Defends Decision To 'Divert Essential Kit' From Scotland To England

Kairos Aerospace Closes $9m Series C Funding

Resolving Safety Controversy Of 5G Telecoms

County Durham Expands Global Reach With Japan-based Medtech

Brazil Adds To Coronavirus Tax Response

Amazon Threatens To Halt French Deliveries After Court Order

Bandari Want KPL Season Cancelled

Nagorno-Karabakh Elects New Leader

NCS Apapa Command Generates N110.204b In Q1

India Qualify For ICC Women's Cricket World Cup

Ondo 2020: Any Party That Fields Akeredolu Will Lose' Oyedele

Italian Virus Hospital To Hire Fauci If Trump Fires Him

You Are Intolerant, Insensitive, PDP Tells Oyetola

AU Blasts Trump For Cutting WHO Funding

Tour de France Rescheduled To Start August 29

COVID-19: Gombe NUJ Advises State Task Force To Be More Transparent

Leroy Sane Edging Closer To 70m Bayern Munich Transfer

UAE Releases 400 Pakistani Prisoners

Arsenal Chiefs Pressurise Stars To Take Pay Cut Ahead Of Crunch Meeting

How Man Utd Reacted To Aston Villa Target Breaking Quarantine Rules

Joe Biden Accused Of Sexual Assault

BREAKING: Juventus Pair Matuidi, Rugani Recover From Coronavirus

Barcelona Want Kante In Chelsea Offer For Coutinho

EU Reveals Road Map To Exit COVID-19 Restrictions


*TRIBUNE*


Of improved medical care, palliatives

BREAKING: Nigeria records 34 new COVID-19 cases, total now 407

BREAKING: Nigeria records 34 new COVID-19 cases, total now 407

COVID-19: Controversy over palliatives for Nigerians

COVID-19: Gbajabiamila leading a divided House 'Gbillah

Lagos may soon demand compulsory completion of Primary 6 for JSS admission

COVID-19: NUT, parents, school owners laud Lagos govt on e-lessons programme

IBB varsity inaugurates committee on takeoff of medical sciences

Coronavirus could be spreading through farts, says Doctor

Are finger condoms beneficial

Anal sex predisposes to cancer, HIV infection, others 'Experts

NGO teaches widows, aged on COVID-19 preventive strategies

Are the detained Caverton pilots victims of power tussle

JAMB says over 4000 cases resolved despite COVID-19

Covid-19: NPA defines port charges waiver, issues terms and conditions

Equities investors further gain N344bn on 3.02% bullish trade

FBN Holdings notifies NSE on plans to divest from FBN Insurance

CBN presents plan to rebuild economy after COVID-19 pandemic

COVID-19: Aero Contractor to place workers on half salaries


*BLUE PRINT*


Breaking: Kano records first Coronavirus death, counters NCDC on confirmed cases

Breaking: Kano records first Coronavirus death, counters NCDC on confirmed cases

Breaking: Kano records first Coronavirus death, counters NCDC on confirmed cases

Updated: More recoveries in Lagos, Abuja, others as NCDC confirms 34 new cases in Nigeria; Kano harvests 12

Updated: More recoveries in Lagos, Abuja, others as NCDC confirms 34 new cases in Nigeria; Kano harvests 12

Breaking: Niger records another Coronavirus case as NCDC confirms 407 in Nigeria

Breaking: In Lagos, Medical doctor with Covid-19 is dead

Updated: NCDC confirms number of Covid-19 cases in Nigeria so far

Santos gets 3 match ban for assault in Europa clash

Breaking: In Lagos, Medical doctor with Covid-19 is dead

Breaking: 3 new Covid-19 patients beat virus, discharged from Abuja hospital

Breaking: 3 new Covid-19 patients beat virus, discharged from Abuja hospital

Austria to allow tennis, golf and other social-distancing-friendly sports

Tour de France moved to September

Tour de France moved to September

Tour de France moved to September

WiHRiNI lauds Covid-19 interventions, urges right channeling of relief materials

WiHRiNI lauds Covid-19 interventions, urges right channeling of relief materials

WiHRiNI lauds Covid-19 interventions, urges right channeling of relief materials

Salah better than Messi & Ronaldo' ' Warda

How 28-year-old pregnant nurse died from Coronavirus

How 28-year-old pregnant nurse died from Coronavirus

UEFA under pressure to cancel football season

ILO: Solidarity between employees,employers paramount

ILO: Solidarity between employees,employers paramount

Group caution politicians against meddling in palliative measures

ILO advocates four pillars to reduce COVID-19 impact

ILO advocates four pillars to reduce COVID-19 impact

Nigeria, China 've resolved issue of maltreatment of citizens ' Gbajabiamila

COVID-19: JOHESU, MLT donate PPE, sanitisers

Ogun PDP chair, Dayo removed over plot to sell party's structure, says Kashamu

COVID-19: JOHESU, MLT donate PPE, sanitisers

COVID-19: NLC wants Nigeria debts pardoned

Nasarawa govt denies paying legislators N264m palliative

COVID-19: NLC wants Nigeria debts pardoned

At 63: Aremu commends Dangote over mass decent employment

Makinde signs Agribusiness Development Agency bill into law

At 63: Aremu commends Dangote over mass decent employment

Revealed! Those eligible for FG's COVID-19 palliatives

Suspension: Ogun PDP chairman accuses Kashamu

Revealed! Those eligible for FG's COVID-19 palliatives

COVID-19: Buhari felicitates with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on discharge from hospital

FIFA hails Finidi at 49

COVID-19: Buhari felicitates with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on discharge from hospital

Buhari salutes Ambassador Blessing Akporode Clark at 90

Badminton Confederation upgrades Nigerian umpire

Buhari salutes Ambassador Blessing Akporode Clark at 90

Breaking: Pregnant nurse with Covid-19 dies after delivery, baby survives

Breaking: Pregnant nurse with Covid-19 dies after delivery, baby survives


*SPORTS*


9 Premier League Clubs Keen to Set 30 June Deadline for Completion of Season - FTBpro

Adidas eyes 2.4 bln state-guaranteed coronavirus loan - Daily Times

Arsenal Chiefs Pressurise Stars To Take Pay Cut Ahead Of Crunch Meeting - Daily Independent

Arsenal target Soler hopes to spend rest of career with Valencia, says agent - Yahoo

Arsenal target Soler hopes to spend rest of career with Valencia, says agent - Goal

Arsenal target Soler hopes to spend rest of career with Valencia, says agent - Goal

Badminton federation boss, Orbih hails Umpire Oyinloye's elevation - Daily Trust

Bandari Want KPL Season Cancelled - Daily Independent

Barca relives Oshoala's impact in 2019 Copa Catalunya Cup win - The Sun

Barcelona Announce Board Changes after Resignations - Thisday

Barcelona Want Kante In Chelsea Offer For Coutinho - Daily Independent

Bayern Munich: Thomas Muller signs new contract - Peoples Daily

Bayern would be stupid to let Neuer go - Maier - Goal

Bayern would be stupid to let Neuer go - Maier - Goal

Bonfrere: Westerhof sold Nigeria's match against Italy at USA World Cup - Peoples Daily

BREAKING: Juventus Pair Matuidi, Rugani Recover From Coronavirus - Daily Independent

Coronavirus lockdowns turn political with protests in US - Al Jazeera

Coronavirus to bring Asia's growth to a standstill: Live updates - Al Jazeera

Coronavirus: Lesotho captain and US College Player of the Year Rabale tasks Basotho - Goal

Coronavirus: Lesotho captain and US College Player of the Year Rabale tasks Basotho - Goal

Coronavirus: LTA plans 20m aid package for players - Peoples Daily

Coronavirus: Nadal would relish behind-closed-doors ATP Tour return - Yahoo

Coronavirus: NHL commissioner Gary Bettman eyes summer return - Yahoo

Coronavirus: NZR agrees 50 per cent pay freeze with players for rest of 2020 - Yahoo

Covid-19 Awareness campaign: IOC Commends Dare, NOC - Peoples Daily

COVID-19 chaos: Nigerians who clamoured for FIFA ban won't repeat such mistake -Patrick Pascal - Daily Trust

COVID-19: Ahmedu enjoins FIBA Africa Zone 3 nations to stay safe - The Sun

COVID-19: California to give payments to undocumented immigrants - Al Jazeera

David Haye expected an easier ride after swapping boxing for poker - Yahoo

David Luiz lauds Arteta's impact at Arsenal - Yahoo

Dream Arsenal Squad for 2020/21: Including New Signings, Transfers Out & Squad Numbers - FTBpro

Ex-London Marathon winner Wanjiru provisionally suspended - Daily Trust

Famous Barcelona No.10s: Messi, Ronaldinho and Maradona - Goal

Famous Barcelona No.10s: Messi, Ronaldinho and Maradona - Goal

Father of Inter Milan's Kwadwo Asamoah clarifies son's international future - Goal

Father of Inter Milan's Kwadwo Asamoah clarifies son's international future - Goal

Fernandes demands Man Utd signings are 'hungry for titles - Goal

Fernandes demands Man Utd signings are 'hungry for titles - Goal

Fernandes demands Man Utd signings are 'hungry for titles - Yahoo

FIFA: Super Eagles, Others May Not Play This Year Due to... - Thisday

Fiorentina prepared to sell Chiesa for 'right offer' amid reported Juve, Inter interest - Yahoo

French clubs hopeful of finishing season as country targets easing of lockdown - Daily Times

Fuchs faces 'difficult decision' of staying at Leicester or heading to the U.S. - Goal

Fuchs faces 'difficult decision' of staying at Leicester or heading to the U.S. - Goal

Hammers boss Moyes fears injury pile-up if Premier League resumes - Daily Times

He's very important for us' - Lucas hoping Kane stays at Tottenham - Goal

He's very important for us' - Lucas hoping Kane stays at Tottenham - Goal

He's very important for us' - Lucas hoping Kane stays at Tottenham - Yahoo

Hero': Pakistani-American doctor takes on ventilator shortages - Al Jazeera





















Covid 19, pack and go. Enough is enough


Please stay safe and follow all health instructions.


Good morning to all of us in the house, it is well with our families in Jesus name Amen



gbengaolowoyo3@gmail.com

How To Achieve A Happy Home

*FOOD FOR THOUGHT - *THE COST OF A HAPPY HOME.*

Whenever you see a happy couple, you need not to envy them or assume they are very lucky to find each other.
*There is no manufactured happy home anywhere* - if you see any happy home, then be sure *they were delibrately, diligently and passionately made!*

*Being a good person or being religious doesn't make a happy home, neither does riches, certificates, position nor wealth.*

*Marrying the most beautiful woman or the most handsome man* doesn't guarantee happiness in marriage either.

*Many believers even think marrying another good believer is a sure way to having a happy home, but many have been greatly disappointed!*

 *What then makes up a happy home? *A happy home is a function of mutual fulfilment derived from mutual selfless with intentional commitment to the marital union, in accordance to the BIBLICAL GUIDE LINES AND PRINCIPLES ALWAYS!*

*Having a happy home can only be achieved by deliberate efforts and determination of both parties*.
No matter how much a partner desires a happy home, *it can only happen, if the other partner wants and agrees to deliberately build a happy home.*

*Therefore to achieve a happy home, both parties must be actively involved always!*

*They must first delibrately offer themselves as a living sacrifice on the altar of their marriage.* They must be *ready to deny themselves and be willing to accept their cross daily*.

 *In a happy home, ego and self are totally buried in the grave of marital bliss.* Partners in a happy home *dson't think too much about themselves but the happiness of their spouse always.*

 *The journey to a happy home can be initiated by the man or the woman.*
*This journey starts with contentment and diligence with wholehearted determination of the initiator always.*

Then it continues in *daily forgiveness and mutual tolerance.*
*No couple is happy, when they continue to look at each other's weaknesses or offences.*

 They can only be happy, if *they choose to deliberately accept each other's shortcomings with offenses and take their pains with hurts to the Almighty God* instead of romancing with them.

*Happy couples don't win arguments,* rather *they communicate with sincere and wholehearted love to achieve a better with ideal union daily.*.

 *Happy couples don't compare their marriage with others*
*They are happy and contented with what they have gratefully and joyfully always!*
**Happy homes are not meant for the selfish and inconsiderate partners*

Happiness is a choice but the price is not cheap. *Only the humble and the broken can intentionally buy it.*

*The manual for a true happy home is not designed by the society or social media.*
*They are designed by GOD alone and given to every interested couple through the BIBLE.*

*The ideal home mustn't follow the acceptable trends in the society rather they must deliberately practice what makes the parties joyful and fulfilled, in all arras daily.*

**You can initiate the journey to a happy home today* no matter how far you have traveled in the path of bitterness, hatred and unforgiveness that yeild sorrow in your family!*
Remember, an *unhappy home is the junior sibling to hell fire on earth.*

However, a *happy home is a reflection of heavenly bliss!*
It is a matter of choice and you can *deliberately make a wise choice today, which you will never regret!* The choice is
 yours today, because It is not too late yet.

*Give Peace a chance in your marriage today.*
*Determine to make your family members have a taste of HEAVEN ON EARTH DAILY!*

It is very much possible, *if you are willing and ready to deliberately pay THE FULL PRICE prayerfully daily!*

Best wishes from Brother and Sister Ololaju

The Second Presidential Address On Covid-19

ADDRESS BY H.E. MUHAMMADU BUHARI, PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA ON THE EXTENSION OF COVID- 19 PANDEMIC LOCKDOWN AT THE STATE HOUSE, ABUJA
MONDAY, 13TH APRIL, 2020

1.   Fellow Nigerians

2.   In my address on Sunday, 29th March, 2020, I asked the residents of Lagos and Ogun States as well as the Federal Capital Territory to stay at home for an initial period of fourteen days starting from Monday, 30th March 2020.

3.   Many State Governments also introduced similar restrictions.

4.   As your democratically elected leaders, we made this very difficult decision knowing fully well it will severely disrupt your livelihoods and bring undue hardship to you, your loved ones and your communities.

5.   However, such sacrifices are needed to limit the spread of COVID-19 in our country. They were necessary to save lives.

6.   Our objective was, and still remains, to contain the spread of the Coronavirus and to provide space, time and resources for an aggressive and collective action.

7.   The level of compliance to the COVID-19 guidelines issued has been generally good across the country. I wish to thank you all most sincerely for the great sacrifice you are making for each other at this critical time.



8.   I will take this opportunity to recognise the massive support from our traditional rulers, the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) during this pandemic.

9.   I also acknowledge the support and contributions received from public spirited individuals, the business community and our international partners and friends.

10.       I must also thank the media houses, celebrities and other public figures for the great work they are doing in sensitizing our citizens on hygienic practices, social distancing and issues associated with social gatherings.


11.       As a result of the overwhelming support and cooperation received, we were able to achieve a lot during these 14 days of initial lockdown.

12.       We implemented comprehensive public health measures that intensified our case identification, testing, isolation and contact tracing capabilities.



13.       To date, we have identified 92% of all identified contacts while doubling the number of testing laboratories in the country and raising our testing capacity to 1,500 tests per day.



14.       We also trained over 7,000 Healthcare workers on infection prevention and control while deploying NCDC teams to 19 states of the federation.



15.       Lagos and Abuja today have the capacity to admit some 1,000 patients each across several treatment centres.



16.       Many State Governments have also made provisions for isolation wards and treatment centres. We will also build similar centers near our airports and land borders.



17.       Using our resources and those provided through donations, we will adequately equip and man these centres in the coming weeks. Already, health care workers across all the treatment centers have been provided with the personal protective equipment that they need to safely carry out the care they provide.



18.       Our hope and prayers are that we do not have to use all these centres. But we will be ready for all eventualities.



19.       At this point, I must recognise the incredible work being done by our healthcare workers and volunteers across the country especially in frontline areas of Lagos and Ogun States as well as the Federal Capital Territory.



20.       You are our heroes and as a nation, we will forever remain grateful for your sacrifice during this very difficult time. More measures to motivate our health care workers are being introduced which we will announce in the coming weeks.



21.       As a nation, we are on the right track to win the fight against COVID-19.



22.       However, I remain concerned about the increase in number of confirmed cases and deaths being reported across the world and in Nigeria specifically.



23.       On 30th March 2020, when we started our lockdown in conforming with medical and scientific advice, the total number of confirmed cases across the world was over 780,000.



24.       Yesterday, the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases globally was over one million, eight hundred and fifty thousand. This figure is more than double in two weeks!



25.       In the last fourteen days alone, over 70,000 people have died due to this disease.



26.       In the same period, we have seen the health system of even the most developed nations being overwhelmed by this virus.



27.       Here in Nigeria, we had 131 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in 12 States on 30th March 2020. We had two fatalities then.



28.       This morning, Nigeria had 323 confirmed cases in twenty States. Unfortunately we now have ten fatalities. Lagos State remains the center and accounts for 54% of the confirmed cases in Nigeria. When combined with the FCT, the two locations represent over 71% of the confirmed cases in Nigeria.



29.       Most of our efforts will continue to focus in these two locations.



30.       Majority of the confirmed cases in Lagos and the FCT are individuals with recent international travel history or those that came into contact with returnees from international trips.



31.       By closing our airports and land borders and putting strict conditions for seaport activities, we have reduced the impact of external factors on our country. However, the increase in the number of States with positive cases is alarming.



32.       The National Centre for Disease Control has informed me that, a large proportion of new infections are now occurring in our communities, through person-to-person contacts. So we must pay attention to the danger of close contact between person to person.



33.       At this point, I will remind all Nigerians to continue to take responsibility for the recommended measures to prevent transmission, including maintaining physical distancing, good personal hygiene and staying at home.



34.       In addition, I have signed the Quarantine Order in this regard and additional regulations to provide clarity in respect of the control measures for the COVID-19 pandemic which will be released soon.





35.       The public health response to COVID-19 is built on our ability to detect, test and admit cases as well as trace all their contacts. While I note some appreciable progress, we can achieve a lot more.



36.       Today, the cessation of movement, physical distancing measures and the prohibition of mass gatherings remain the most efficient and effective way of reducing the transmission of the virus. By sustaining these measures, combined with extensive testing and contact tracing, we can take control and limit the spread of the disease.



37.       Our approach to the virus remains in 2 steps - First, to protect the lives of our fellow Nigerians and residents living here and second, to preserve the livelihoods of workers and business owners.



38.       With this in mind and having carefully considered the briefings and Report from the Presidential Task Force and the various options offered, it has become necessary to extend the current restriction of movement in Lagos and Ogun States as well as the FCT for another 14 days effective from 11:59 pm on Monday, 13th of April, 2020. I am therefore once again asking you all to work with Government in this fight.


39.       This is not a joke. It is a matter of life and death. Mosques in Makkah and Madina have been closed. The Pope celebrated Mass on an empty St. Peter’s Square. The famous Notre Dame cathedral in Paris held Easter Mass with less than 10 people. India, Italy and France are in complete lockdown. Other countries are in the process of following suit. We can not be lax.

40.       The previously issued guidelines on exempted services shall remain.

41.       This is a difficult decision to take, but I am convinced that this is the right decision. The evidence is clear.

42.       The repercussions of any premature end to the lockdown action are unimaginable.

43.       We must not lose the gains achieved thus far. We must not allow a rapid increase in community transmission. We must endure a little longer.


44.       I will therefore take this opportunity to urge you all to notify the relevant authorities if you or your loved ones develop any symptoms. I will also ask our health care professionals to redouble their efforts to identify all suspected cases, bring them into care and prevent transmission to others.



45.       No country can afford the full impact of a sustained restriction of movement on its economy. I am fully aware of the great difficulties experienced especially by those who earn a daily wage such as traders, dayworkers, artisans and manual workers.



46.       For this group, their sustenance depends on their ability to go out. Their livelihoods depend on them mingling with others and about seeking work. But despite these realities we must not change the restrictions.



47.       In the past two weeks, we announced palliative measures such as food distribution, cash transfers and loans repayment waivers to ease the pains of our restrictive policies during this difficult time. These palliatives will be sustained.



48.       I have also directed that the current social register be expanded from 2.6 million households to 3.6 million households in the next two weeks. This means we will support an additional one million homes with our social investment programs. A technical committee is working on this and will submit a report to me by the end of this week.





49.       The Security Agencies have risen to the challenges posed by this unprecedented situation with gallantry and I commend them. I urge them to continue to maintain utmost vigilance, firmness as well as restraint in enforcing the restriction orders while not neglecting statutory security responsibilities.



50.       Fellow Nigerians, follow the instructions on social distancing. The irresponsibility of the few can lead to the death of the many. Your freedom ends where other people’s rights begin.



51.       The response of our State Governors has been particularly impressive, especially in aligning their policies and actions to those of the Federal Government.



52.       In the coming weeks, I want to assure you that the Federal Government, through the Presidential Task Force, will do whatever it takes to support you in this very difficult period. I have no doubt that, by working together and carefully following the rules, we shall get over this pandemic.

               

53.       I must also thank the Legislative arm of Government for all its support and donations in this very difficult period. This collaboration is critical to the short and long-term success of all the measures that we have instituted in response to the pandemic.





54.       As a result of this pandemic, the world as we know it has changed. The way we interact with each other, conduct our businesses and trade, travel, educate our children and earn our livelihoods will be different.



55.       To ensure our economy adapts to this new reality, I am directing the Ministers of Industry, Trade and Investment, Communication and Digital Economy, Science and Technology, Transportation, Aviation, Interior, Health, Works and Housing, Labour and Employment and Education to jointly develop a comprehensive policy for a “Nigerian economy functioning with COVID-19”.



56.       The Ministers will be supported by the Presidential Economic Advisory Council and Economic Sustainability Committee in executing this mandate.



57.       I am also directing the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, the National Security Adviser, the Vice Chairman, National Food Security Council and the Chairman, Presidential Fertiliser Initiative to work with the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 to ensure the impact of this pandemic on our 2020 farming season is minimized.



58.       Finally, I want to thank the members of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 for all their hard work so far. Indeed, the patriotism shown in your work is exemplary and highly commendable.



59.       Fellow Nigerians, I have no doubt that by working together and carefully following the rules, we shall get over this pandemic and emerge stronger in the end.



60.       I thank you all for listening and may God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

HISTORY OF LAGOS OBASHIP

HISTORY OF OBASHIP OF LAGOS

ASHIPA (1600-1630) Ashipa was regarded as the founder of dynasty of Lagos. He was the son Oba of Benin. He was acting as the leader of the people of Lagos but not as the king. He serves as the intermediary between the Oba of Benin and the people of Lagos ( Eko),he spent 27 years as the leader of Eko ,and died in 1630 and his son Ado took over his responsibility. OBA ADO (1630-1669) Oba Ado, the son of Ashipa took over the leadership role played by his father in 1630 during his own reign, he was elevated to an Oba and was crown as the king of Lagos by the Oba of Benin. Oba ado became the first Oba of Lagos. Oba ado had three children,2 males and 1 female. They include (Gabaro, Akinsemoyin, and Erelu Kuti).Oba ado ruled for 39years. He joined his ancestor in 1669 and his first son Gabaro succeeded him. OBA GABARO (1669-1704) Oba Gabaro was installed in 1669 after his father death. During his reign, he moved the government to the island in particular isale eko where the present iga Idungran is today.he was the first Oba to erect a building in the palace, he also created the institution of chieftaincy and kingmakers.he had only one child during his lifetime called Eletu kekere.Oba Gabaro died in 1704 and his brother Akinsemoyin succeeded him. OBA AKINSEMOYIN (1704-1749) Oba Akinsemoyin started in own reign in 1704, it was during his reign that the Portuguese came to Lagos as slave dealers. It was in records that the palace “iga idungran” was built during this period with the assistance of the Portuguese . Oba Akinsemoyin never had a son but he has six female children, he reign for 45 years and died in 1749. OBA ELETU-KEKERE (1749) Oba Eletu kekere succeeded Oba akinsemoyin(his uncle).Oba eletu kekere was the only son of Oba Gabaro, during his reign, he had no child and died within the year he was installed as the Oba.therefore ending the lineage of Oba gabaro. After his death, there was controversy on who to succeed the throne, because Oba akinsemoyin had no son. Erelu kuti the sister of akinsemoyin is also a female and it is not possible for a female to succeed the throne.The only option was to choose the son of Erelu kuti to succeed the throne. Erelu kuti has two son’s (Ologun-kutere & sokun).The eldest son Ologun-kutere was chosen to succeed the throne. OBA OLOGUN-KUTERE(1749-1775) Oba Ologun Kutere ascended the throne in 1949 after the death of his cousin Eletu Kekere. Oba ologun kutere was a strong king, he won the respect of neighboring Oba by the way he handled a threatening rebellion against paying tributes. He had 6 children “Eshinlokun, Adele, Akitoye, Olusi, Akiolu, and Olukoya”.he joined his ancestor in 1775 and was succeeded by his son ADELE AJOSUN(his son) OBA ADELE AJOSUN(1775-1780& 1832 -1834) In 1775, when Oba Adele Ajosun succeeded his father, Lagos entered a period where the Oba had to concern themselves with consolidating their position on the throne , his reign was rich with intrigues and counter-intrigues between him and his brother ESHILOKUN. Oba Adele Ajosun was an indulgent father who allowed his children to introduce “EGUNGUN” to the palace. This led to his dethronement and he was banished in 1780 but was reinstated in 1832 after his brother(ESHILOKUN), and nephew- IDEWU OJULARI had reigned. He died in 1834 OBA ESHILOKUN(1780-1819) Oba Eshilokun came to the throne in 1780 following the dethronement of Oba Adele ajosun, though his reign was uneventful, he successfully resisted the attempt by Adele to oust him from the throne . He kept the throne till 1819 when he eventually joined his ancestors. He had 2 children(Idewu Ojulari and Kosoko) OBA IDEWU OJULARI(1819-1832) By the time Oba idewu ojulari took over the throne, he was regarded as a popular king who became so obsessed by avarice. He was given the advice to go exile or commit suicide, the traditional way of treating undesirable king. Ojulari decided to commit suicide. He died without an issue in 1832(childless) OBA OLUWOLE(1834-1841) Oba oluwole was the son of Adele ajosun, his succeeded the throne in 1834 after the death of his father, unfortunately,for Oba oluwole, he died without an issue(childless), his death was as a result of a terrible explosion of gun powder stored in the palace. OBA AKINTOYE(1841-1845&1851-1853) Oba akintoye is another son of ologun kutere, he succeeded the throne after his brother and nephews had reigned. Good intention backed by weakness made him to lose his throne the his nephew kosoko. Despite the advice of his chiefs, Oba akintoye recalled kosoko so as to bring him back to fold . The result was that he lost the throne and was able to get it back through the help of the help of the British. In 1851 he signed the treaty to stop slavery OBA KOSOKO (1845-1851) Oba kosoko is a very strong man, he was very powerful spiritually.he became the Oba of Lagos in 1845 after plotting a coup against Oba Akitoye in 1845,his reign was warlike he believed he has suffered injustice for not been appointed the Oba an 1841 then in 1845, he plotted a coup against his uncle (Oba akintoye). During is reign, the British came to him to sign a treaty to stop slavery but Oba kosoko insisted not sign the treaty, then Lagos was bombarded by the British navel and Oba akitoye was reinstalled as the Oba in 1851 OBA DOSUNMU (1853-1885) In 1853, Oba dosunmu took over the reign of the throne of his forefather. He made durable contribution to the development of Lagos and this gave a clear illustration of the lofty ideas of Obaship which are in consonance with modern civilization, in august 1861 Oba dosunmu concluded the treaty of cession of Lagos to the British government, Lagos became a freedom land and consequently many traders started to bargain with overseas merchant for lawful and prosperous trade. and the various constitutional developments helped further to turn Lagos into truly peaceful and prosperous Nigeria city. He died in 1885 OBA OYEKAN (1885-1900) Oba oyekan1 ascended the throne in 1885 though he did not enjoy good health during his reign but carried on his duties till he joined his ancestors in 1900. He was succeeded by Oba eshugbayi eleko, Oba oyekan died at the of 50 years of age. OBA ESUGBAYI (1901-1925& 1931 - 1932) The reign of Oba ESUGBAYI ELEKO started in 1901,he is popularly called as eleko, he succeeded his brother oyekan1. But during his reign, it was full with British politics and wrangling,because of British politics, he was sent on exile to Oyo kingdom by the then governor sir high Clifford in 1925. As the custom of the people of Yoruba, anybody on exile is expected to be dead person, therefore the council of chief marker therefore quickly elected another Oba, but during esugbayi exile, he did not die and he returned to Lagos in 1931 and was reinstalled that same year. He died in 1932. OBA IBIKUNLE-AKITOYE(1925-1928) Oba ibikunle akitoye succeeded the throne after oba esugbayi was been sent on exile. But before his installation, he was told by the priest that he will not last long on the throne that he will only spend three years on the throne but ibikunle insisted on his installation that if he is to spend a day on the throne , let it be, then his installation took place normally as the custom deserve. During his reign, he was the first Christian oba of Lagos. Exactly three years as predicted, oba ibikunle akitoye joined his ancestor. And he was succeeded by Oba sanusi Olusi. OBA SANUSI-OLUSI(1928-1931) In 1928, after the death of oba ibikunle akitoye, his cousin sanusi Olusi was chosen to succeed him. It was in record that oba sanusi Olusi was the first Muslim oba of Lagos just as ibikunle was the first Christian oba. During the reign of sanusi Olusi he broke the old pagan tradition by attending the Muslim praying ground on the festival day in 1928, This action created enemies for him from the pagan group.Also during his reign,he created the relaxation space at the frontage of the palace which Lagosian popularly called ESE-IGA,This formed a meeting/relaxation point for the Lagos of the old.oba sanusi Olusi was a peace loving oba because in 1931, when oba esugbayi returned from exile, he accepted to leave the throne for esugbayi to returned.this humble manner, was compensated by the British government and another palace was built for him at OKE ARIN. This palace is popularly called IGA-OLUSI. OBA FALOLU(1932-1949) Oba falolu ascended the throne 1932, but before his installation ,there was crisis on who to succeed throne, some were in support of sanusi Olusi while some were in support of re-appointing new oba. This crisis led to the setting of panel of inquiry that comprised of 6 traditional chiefs, 2chiefs out of 6 supported sanusi Olusi while 4 supported falolu. And oba falolu was declared the oba and was installed immediately, oba fololu did not perform the traditional rite known as ETUTU-IJO (a traditional rite after the death of a previous oba. But when it became an embarrassment,then he later comply with the tradition. Oba falolu died in 1949 and was succeeded by adeniji Adele OBA ADENIJI ADELE(1949-1964) The reign of oba musendiku adeniji Adele started in 1949 following the death of oba falolu. Before he became the oba he was a senior civil servant, he head the treasury department in kano.before and during his reign he had crisis with the dosunmu/oyekan family. Because they believed that the throne was only meant for members of their family only.but unfortunately for them, the court later the declared that the throne his meant for members of the royal family but not only dosunmu/oyekan family. Oba adeniji won in court, but in 1964 he joined his ancestor.And was succeeded by adeyinka oyekan in 1965 OBA ADEYINKA OYEKAN II ( 1965-2003 ) Oba adeyinka oyekan II was installed in 1965, he was born in Lagos on 30th June 1910. He received his early secondary education at eko boys high school, he later gained admission to kings college Lagos. He was a man imbued with lofty ideas from his youth. He passed on to the school of pharmacy, yaba, in 1930-1932 where obtained a diploma in pharmacy. During his reign as the Oba of Lagos, he restored lost custom and tradition of the people of Lagos. Oba adeyinka oyekan was very honest,kind and has human feelings. He died at the age of 93 and was succeeded by Oba Rilwan Akiolu OBA RILWAN-AKIOLU (2003-TO DATE) Oba Rilwanu Osuolanle Aremu Babatunde Akiolu was installed as the Oba of Lagos in may 2003. He was born on 29 October, 1943. He attended ansar ud deen primary school and secondary school. Then university of Lagos Akoka where he studied law. He started his police career as a cadet inspector and rose to the position of assistant inspector general of police before his retirement in march, 2002. He later settled down as a legal practitioner till he was appointed by the gods