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Ebola casts shadow on Nigeria's Osun Osogbo festival‏

The deadly Ebola virus has cast its shadow over Nigeria's annual international Osun Osogbo festival.

"The disease has seriously taken a toll on the festival," Sikiru Ayedun, Osun State Tourism Commissioner, told Anadolu Agency in an interview.

"That is because we are looking at a situation whereby every year we grow the attendance of people coming for our festival in the state," he said.

"Last year we had between 10,000 and 20,000 visitors, including devotees, tourists from abroad and celebrants," Ayedun recalled.

He said the Ebola outbreak shut the door against foreign attendants and gravely reduced the size of attendants.

"This effect is not just for the government," asserted the tourism commissioner.

"The hospitality industry, cuisine providers, artists and memorabilia artisans who ought to make money are all affected," he noted.

"But we appeal to the people to bear with us because it is better for us to be healthy than to create a wealth that would put us in crisis," insisted the official.

He said the state government hopes to heighten its drive for foreign investors in the Osun Osogbo festival, a significant part of which is the mass visit to the Osun Osogbo Sacred Grove, designated a world heritage site since 2005.

Tony Elumelu supports Nigeria with N50million To tackle Ebola virus

Chairman of Heirs Holdings and former MD of UBA bank, Mr Tony Elumelu has donated N50m to support the Federal Government's effort to contain the Ebola virus in Nigeria.

According to whonaija this was made known by the Special Assistant on Media to the Minister of Health Prof Onyebuchi Chukwu, Dan Nwomeh, on social media today. The management of Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria also donated an ambulance to the Ebola Emergency Operation Centre in Lagos .

US Doctor Cured of the Ebola Virus Speaks {Read Full Statement}

Dr. Kent Brantly, a US doctor who contracted the deadly Ebola virus in Liberia was yesterday discharged from the Emory University Hospital in the United State having been cured of the disease.

Upon his release, Ar. Brantly made a statement explaining what transpired throughout his sojourn in Liberia where he contracted the disease.
Read the full statement:

“Today is a miraculous day. I am thrilled to be alive, to be well and to be reunited with my family. As a medical missionary, I never imagined myself in this position. When my family and I moved to Liberia last October to begin a two-year term working with Samaritan’s Purse, Ebola was not on the radar. We moved to Liberia because God called us to serve the people of Liberia.

“In March, when we got word that Ebola was in Guinea and had spread to Liberia, we began preparing for the worst. We didn’t receive our first Ebola patient until June, but when she arrived, we were ready. During the course of June and July, the number of Ebola patients increased steadily, and our amazing crew at ELWA Hospital took care of each patient with great care and compassion. We also took every precaution to protect ourselves from this dreaded disease by following MSF and WHO guidelines for safety.

“After taking Amber and our children to the airport to return to the States on Sunday morning, July 20, I poured myself into my work even more than before – transferring patients to our new, bigger isolation unit; training and orienting new staff; and working with our Human Resources officer to fill our staffing needs. Three days later, on Wednesday, July 23, I woke up feeling under the weather, and then my life took an unexpected turn as I was diagnosed with Ebola Virus Disease. As I lay in my bed in Liberia for the following nine days, getting sicker and weaker each day, I prayed that God would help me to be faithful even in my illness, and I prayed that in my life or in my death, He would be glorified.

Engaged Chita Agwu Runs Off With Fiance On Birthday

It is no longer news that beautiful Nollywood actress, model and Akachawa presenter, Chita Agwu has found love and soon to marry. The bride-to be recently broke the news of her engagement to Malaysia-based businessman John Maduabuchi through Instagram with a picture of the engagement ring.

" I woke up this morning and found this (the ring) on my finger. I guess it is my soul-mate who put it there" she enthused
Since then the actress, without doubts has been walking on air and she's been telling anyone who cares to listen "I am engaged".

Even when it was her birthday on Monday the actress disappointed her friends who had expected her to treat them to some good-times, instead she and her fiance, who she now calls 'my hubby' travelled out of the country to celebrate the birthday exotically in some faraway land she doesn't want anyone to know.

Kcee and Davido bag chieftaincy title?
The duo of Kcee and Davido are unquestionably big favourites of music lovers. So, whatever they do have certain rave with their fans.

So one can imagine the widespread buzz it generated when the duo posted pictures of themselves together, clad in stunning native attires adorned with traditional caps and feathers. To many of their fans, the post meant only one thing - Kcee and Davido have bagged chieftaincy titles!

But this is not to be as the posted pictures are only shots taken from the set of Kcee's yet to be released video titled Ogaranya  (allafrica)

2015 Elections:It will Difficult For APC to Win a Polling Unit - Abia Governor

Governor of Abia state, Chief Theodore Orji, believes the All Progressives Congress, APC cannot win a polling unit in the 2015 general elections; DAILY POST reported.

Governor Orji made the statement while reacting to claims by Imo state Governor Rochas Okorocha that the All Progressives Congress, APC would soon take over Abia. Speaking via his his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Charles Ajunwa, Governor Orji said, "Imo people are still regretting their mistake of 2011 when he was voted into power under false pretense of being a political messiah which he has yet to prove".

"Your rescue mission has failed to rescue Imo and how do you think you can deceive Abians with your political rhetoric and gimmicks? People are now wiser, your tricks in 2011 cannot work for you again. Stop deceiving yourself because South-east has no space for you and your APC in 2015″.

"Stop wasting Imo resources on his imaginary Vice-Presidential ambition but instead deploy them on projects that will benefit the ordinary man as exemplified in AbiA", Orji charged Okorocha.

35 Prayer Points & Scriptures To Battle Ebola Virus by Pastor Wole Oladiyun

SCRIPTURES
Psalm 91 v 1 –end; Psalm 112 v 7; 2 Corinthians 5 v 7; Eph. 6 v 16; Psalm 34 v 19; Psalm 116 v 6; Psalm 27 v 1 – 2; Psalm 107 v 20; Rev; Psalm 62 v 7 & 8; Psalm 46 v 1 – 10; Exodus 23 v 25; Deut. 7 v 16; Jeremiah 17 v 14.

PRAYER VITAMINS THROUGH THE BLOOD OF JESUS AGAINST PESTILENCES

(1) I cover myself with the blood of Jesus in Jesus name.
(2) I apply the Blood of Jesus on my spirit, soul and body in Jesus name.
(3) Blood of Jesus, Holy Ghost fire, cleanse every organ in my body in Jesus name.
(4) Sanitising fire of God fall on me in Jesus name.
(5) Blood of Jesus, fumigate all my internal and external organs in Jesus name.
(6) By the power in the Blood of Jesus, every Agenda of Killer Disease in my life be cancelled in Jesus name.
(7) Blood of Jesus separate me and my family from deadly diseases in Jesus name.
(8) Blood of Jesus transfuse my blood vessels in Jesus name.
(9) Anointing that breaks the yoke, break every yoke of Ebola Virus in our land in Jesus name.
Song: Break our yokes/2ce Holy Ghost fire, break our yokes
(10) Thou Cleansing Power in the Blood of Jesus, cleanse my system in Jesus name.
(11) Thou Sanitizing power in the Blood of Jesus, cleanse my system in Jesus name.
(12) Thou Antibiotics in the Blood of Jesus, flush out any virus in my body in Jesus name.
(13) Thou Inoculation power in the Blood of Jesus, inoculate my system in Jesus name.
(14) Thou Preventive Power in the Blood of Jesus, prevent my system from deadly virus in Jesus name.
(15) Thou immunisation power in the Blood of Jesus, grant my body immunity against deadly virus in Jesus name.
(16) Thou Saturation power in the Blood of Jesus, saturate my body system with resistance power against viruses in Jesus name.
(17) Thou Electrifying Power in the Blood of Jesus, electrify my system with healing power in Jesus name.
(18) Rain of Healing waters from above soak every organ in my body in Jesus name.
(19) Power Base of Ebola virus, dry up and die and in Jesus name.
(20) Holy Ghost fire that can melt away deadly diseases, flow into my organs in Jesus name.
(21) Any deadly disease that may want to feed on my body and blood, die in Jesus name.
(22) Every Cell in my body, hear the word of God, reject Ebola Virus in Jesus name.
(23) By the Power in the Blood of Jesus, my body become too hot for Ebola Virus in Jesus name.
(24) My flesh and my blood, reject the Voice of Killer Diseases in Jesus name.
(25) Agents of Killer diseases moving about in the air, die in Jesus name.
(26) Every Pestilence programmed to destroy us in our Nation, die in Jesus name.
(27) Blood of Jesus, pump out any stranger in my body in Jesus name.
(28) My body organs reject the voice of Early Death in Jesus name.
(29) Yoke of Invisible Killer Diseases, break in Jesus name.
(30) I drink the Blood of Jesus (21 times)
(31) Blood of Jesus incubate my body organs in Jesus name.
(32) (Shout) I soak every body organs in my body in the wonder working power of the Blood of Jesus in Jesus name.
(33) Insects/Viruses of death biting people all over the nation, die in Jesus name.
(34) I am strong in the Lord by the power in the Blood of Jesus in Jesus name.
(35) Thank God for His blessings.   Source: news2.onlinenigeria

Mercy Johnson Vs Funke Akindele: Who Is The Most Versatile Act

gossipnigeria-Nollywood actresses, Mercy Johnson and Funke Akindele tower above many other actresses in the movie industry due to their versatility. The two talented role interpreters are so good that any roles they are given always turns out very well.

Many movie watchers are always at a loss in trying to compare the two, so we want you to help us in deciding who is the most versatile actress between Mercy Johnson and Funke Akindele

Paradise found in the Earth {Photo}

• Tropical Islands resort is housed within the largest free-standing hall in the world
• Space measures 66,000 square metres and is so tall the Statue of Liberty could fit inside
• The water park is home to the world's largest indoor rainforest, along with pools and beaches
• Holds a capacity of 6,000 visitors, along with 522 beds and 400 sunloungers 
• Also boasts Germany's highest water slide tower, which stands at a vertigo-inducing 27 metres tall

Adamawa 2014: Ribadu, Marwa, Tukur, Others Pick Guber Forms

Former EFCC Chairman, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, former military administrator of Lagos State, Buba Marwa and son of the immediate past National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Awwal Tukur, have collected the party’s governorship forms for the poll slated for October 11.

As the August 20 deadline for the collection and submission of the governorship forms for the Adamawa State governorship election draws near, the former Chairman of the Economic and

Others who have paid the mandatory fee of N10 million and N1 million Expression of Interest form are the former Minister of State for Health, Dr. Idi Hong; acting Governor, Umar Fintiri, former political adviser to the president, Ahmed Gulak and  former Executive Secretary of  the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Dr. Ahmed Moddibo.

Ribadu, who picked his governorship form through his political associate, Hammidu Mahmud, at the national secretariat of the PDP in Abuja, told journalists that he was not aware that President Goodluck Jonathan had anointed him as the party’s governorship candidate.

According to him, “We are not aware that the president wants Ribadu, it was some PDP chieftains in the state who called on Ribadu to come and contest for the governorship of the state. So the question of the president wanting Ribadu does not arise in the case.”

Mahmud further said  the former EFCC boss had applied for waiver from the National Working Committee (NWC) of the party to enable him contest for theOctober 11 governorship election and that he was awaiting the outcome of the waiver application.

Also yesterday, the son of the immediate past national chairman of the PDP, Awwal Tukur, paid and collected the governorship nomination form for the primary election scheduled for September 6, disclaiming reports that he had stepped down for Ribadu.

Osun election: We made a mistake, Omisore is Not a Credible Candidate — PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) grassroots political organiser and strategist, Azeez Nelson, has submitted that his party failed to present a marketable candidate in the recently concluded governorship election in Osun State.

According to News Express in Benin City at the weekend, Nelson criticised the choice of Iyiola Omisore as PDP’s candidate for the election, saying he wasn’t surprised that the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate and incumbent governor Rauf Aregbesola won the election convincingly.

Nelson pointed to the assassination in 2001 of former Minister of Justice Bola Ige as a key election issue in Osun that brought down Omisore.

He said: “As you know, Omisore was some years ago accused of complicity in the murder of former Justice Minister Bola Ige during the administration of Olusegun Obasanjo. Though he was eventually cleared by the court, many Osun people believed they knew what happened to their illustrious son (Ige) and they were not convinced with the court’s opinion that Omisore’s hands were clean.”

Nelson was also critical of what he believes is his party’s failure to deal with the internal wrangling that led to the decamping of a frontline politician Olagusoye Oyinlola to the APC just days to the election.

“The PDP failed to tackle issues head on and made the mistake of thinking Oyinlola was a tree who couldn’t make a forest. His defection to APC with just a few days to the election in Osun state ensured the complete ruin of PDP as far as the governorship election was concerned,” Nelson argued.

Why Ribadu dumped APC for PDP

Ex-Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has declared that the All Progressives Congress (APC) is not better than the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

He made the declaration yesterday while justifying his defection, on Saturday, from APC to PDP – a move that shocked many political observers considering the fact that Ribadu was the 2011 presidential candidate of the defunct Action Congress of Nigeria, one of the parties that merged to form APC last year.

The PUNCH quotes Ribadu as saying through his spokesman, Mr. Abdulaziz Abdulaziz: “In Nigeria, especially in politics, you can’t say that this is an exclusive party for the people who are thieves or this is for good people.

“It’s just like saying that all Yorubas are this or all Igbos are this. In every group of people, there must be good people and there are bad people. Of course, the good may be more than the bad or the bad may be more than the good in any group.

Veteran actor Adebayo Faleti not dead, It’s rumour

Contrary to news making round in the social media that the Veteran actor and poet, Alagba Adebayo Faleti is dead is totally untrue.

One of the sons of the Yoruba custodian of culture, Adejare Faleti in Ibadan told News Express that the report is false, stating that baba is hail and hearty

“In fact, I was baffled when I saw it (news of his father’s alleged death) on the social media.” Adejare said.
Jayboy, as Adejare is fondly called added: “Actually, I have mailed the news sites that published the rumour and, any moment from now, they are going to publish a retraction.”

Scientists developing rapid test kit for Ebola virus

A rapid detection test kit for Ebola and Marburg viruses at a community level may be the next line of defense against deadly outbreaks, say scientists from Uganda's Makerere University.

Grand Challenges Canada — the scientists are developing a paper strip test to quickly and effectively identify the diseases in a project that began in July and will run until the end of 2014.

The Canadian organisation supports global health initiatives in low and middle income countries (LMICs) worldwide, including Africa. As part of their Stars in Global Health competition, they selected the project along with 101 others for the fourth round to begin the proof of principle stage of research.

“Our peer review panel of experts from across the world weigh the applicability and potential for impact of each project,” says Grand Challenges Canada programme director, Ken Simiyu.

With a grant worth 100,000 Canadian dollars (US$95,600) from the non-profit organisation —  the Toronto-based

The reviewers look at elements such as the sustainability of the project, its potential for future development and the likelihood it will save lives.

Simiyu adds: “They considered this a project that could have a large, life-saving impact in areas of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Sudan and Uganda, where Ebola is found”.

Project leader, Misaki Wayengera of Makerere University College of Health Sciences, explains the test is a vital tool for resource-poor rural communities to identify and quarantine victims of outbreaks.

Current diagnosis of Ebola requires transportation of blood samples to secure testing facilities for confirmation, which if not carefully done by trained experts could further lead to more infections due to the virus being highly contagious.

The paper strip test would limit the dangers of transport and diagnosis, according to Wayengera.

“This is a test you can use in the village setting. It is easy to use and highly effective for diagnosis,” says Wayengera.

Two modes of action for the test are currently being investigated, including an antigen-based version that would identify the virus itself and one based on antibodies present in the blood of infected individuals.

Both mechanisms would react with a blood sample from a simple finger prick to change the paper strip's colour if positive in two to five minutes, adds Wayengera.

Outbreaks of Ebola and Marburg are an ongoing problem in Uganda. According to the US-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the viruses killed 19 people last year.

Coupled with larger efforts and safety programmes, the paper strip test could help reduce these figures, says Stuart Nichol, chief of the CDC's Viral Special Pathogens Branch.

Nichol tells SciDev.Net: “If there are good safety elements [in villages and small towns], the test could get a bit quicker diagnosis of the diseases, which might help prevent the infection from spilling over”.

Peter Singer, the CEO of Grand Challenges Canada, says: “We are trying to nurture innovation and creativity in these communities [LMICs] because we believe those close to the problems are the best situated to solve them”.   scidev.net

David Moyes Sues Louis Van Gaal ..See Why

Shocking News reaching FNN headquarters this morning reveal that Former Manchester United manager David Moyes has instituted a court action against incumbent coach and manager, Louis Van Gaal.

Moyes is seeking an order of interlocutory injunction, restraining Van Gaal from acting in any capacity as Manchester FC manager.

This development came after he released a Press Statement on Saturday, following MUFC’s home loss to Swansea. Moyes had on Wednesday opined that Manchester United should had given him more time to adapt to the team. he believes that his sack was unjust, especially the manner in which it was effected.

David Moyes is however justified by LVG’s home loss to Swansea, and he was reported to have commented, “At least I didn’t loose my first match” while signing the court petition.

Ebola Virus: All Returning Student Must Undergo Test- Covenant University

In the wake of the deadly and fast spreading Ebola virus being introduced into Nigeria from Liberia, unconfirmed reports reaching FNN indicate that private universities in the country are set to begin screening and testing procedures for their returning students at the beginning of their respective academic sessions, in an attempt to curb the spread of the virus.

Allegedly spearheading this initiative is Covenant University, who according to these reports are now planning to add protective gear to their dressing requirements, ban handshakes, hugs and whispers in ears, as well as punish students found without hand sanitizer bottles on their persons at any time.

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