Thursday, April 2, 2020

Ashimolowo Esther Okikiola happy birthday to you young lady

I wish you a happy birthday lady Ashimolowo Esther Okikiola enjoy your day dear!

Happy birthday to my best friend, the one who laughs at my silly jokes and still stands beside me even when I do dumb and stupid things!
Best friend: someone whom you can be yourself with, someone who you can have pointless conversations with, someone who still likes you even when you’re weird, someone who forgets to buy you a birthday gift…that’s why I came up with this. Happy birthday my best friend! Ashimolowo Esther Okikiola enjoy your day dear!

23 Birthday Wishes for Friends & Best Friend - Happy Birthday My Friend!

Updated Mar 19, 2019

If you are fortunate enough to have a good friend or a best friend, then you have something that many people do not: a bond with another person that is truly unique and special. And if it is your friend’s birthday, then you’ll want to find just the right way to say happy birthday friend. Finding the perfect words for someone who has played such an important role in our life can be a challenge, but never fear, this collection of birthday wishes for friend and birthday wishes for best friend will help you do just that. We hope that you and your friend have the best birthday celebration together, and many more!

This compilation contains:

Birthday wishes for friend
Birthday wishes for a best friend
Funny birthday wishes for best friend

Birthday Wishes for Friend - Happy Birthday Friend

I feel so lucky to have you as my friend. Hope your birthday is as special as you are.May all of your dreams come true. Thanks for being such a great friend. Happy birthday!
I am looking forward to many more years of friendship and birthdays with you. Have a fantastic birthday!
I want to wish you all the love and happiness in the world, all of which you deserve. Happy birthday my friend!

I am grateful that you are a part of my life. All the best on your birthday!
In good times and bad, I’ll always be by your side. Happy birthday friend!
Happy, happy birthday! You deserve all the cakes, love, hugs and happiness today. Enjoy your day my friend!
May God shower you with blessings today and always. Happy birthday wishes for my friend!
Happy, healthy, exceptional, rocking birthday to you my friend!
Every step of the way you were there for me. Through thick and thin I’ll always be there for you. Happy birthday wishes!
Thanks for another year of being an awesome friend. Happy birthday dear friend!

Birthday Wishes for Best Friend - Happy Birthday Best Friend

I am grateful for your true friendship. Hope you birthday is amazing as you are my best friend!
I wish you love, hope and everlasting joy and happiness. Thank you for being my best friend!
I am so proud to be your best friend. May you have a happy and healthy birthday!

You understand me like nobody else. I have a sibling in you my friend. Happy birthday to my best friend!
Thank you always being there to listen. I am so lucky to have you as my best friend. Enjoy your birthday!
I am so thankful and happy that we are best friends. Enjoy your birthday and happy birthday wishes for my best friend!

Funny Birthday Wishes for Best Friend

Happy birthday to my best friend, the one who laughs at my silly jokes and still stands beside me even when I do dumb and stupid things!
Best friend: someone whom you can be yourself with, someone who you can have pointless conversations with, someone who still likes you even when you’re weird, someone who forgets to buy you a birthday gift…that’s why I came up with this. Happy birthday my best friend!

Happy birthday to my best friend! We are such a great team: I am smart, good-looking and talented and you are great at being my friend!
You may be getting older but at least I still look great! Happy birthday best friend!

We truly hope you have enjoyed these birthday wishes, messages, greetings and quotes for friends and best friends. 

For more, check out the source of these wishes and full collections at: birthday wishes for friend and happy birthday best friend.

Wednesday, April 1, 2020

Backlash Trails Desmond Elliot’s ‘Makeshift Cleansing Mechanism’

Channels Television Updated April 1, 2020

Nollywood star and lawmaker, Desmond Elliot, drew the ire of his followers on Instagram after he posted a photo showing the measures his constituents are taking in the fight against COVID-19.

“So we constructed a makeshift cleansing mechanism, where passerby’s or people entering streets could wash their hands with soap and water and also sanitize before entering the streets -pilot works can be seen in these areas. It was located across the environments.

“Olodeokuta, Ojuelegba both sides, love garden, Hugan Bassy, Masha bus stop, Shirts bus stop, Adelabu, Iponri, Bode Thomas and Ishaga road,” wrote Mr Elliot, who represents Surulere Constituency 1 in the Lagos House of Assembly.

His Instagram followers did not find the measures helpful.

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Below is the post and the reactions that followed.

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So we constructed a makeshift cleansing mechanism, where passerby’s or people entering streets could wash their hands with soap and water and also sanitize before entering the streets -pilot works can be seen in these areas It was located across the environments. Olodeokuta, Ojuelegbe both sides, love garding, Hugan Bassy, Masha bus stop, Shirts bus stop, Adelabu, Iponri, Bode Thomas and ishaga road

A post shared by Desmond Elliott (@desmondelliot) on Mar 29, 2020 at 9:19am PDT

‘I Murdered COVID-19,’ Nigerian Lady Shares Survival Story After Testing Positive

Ronke Idowu Updated March 30, 2020

A recovered COVID-19 patient, Oluwaseun Ayodeji Osowobi, has shared how she successfully beat the virus and tested positive twice following treatment at Mainland Hospital, Yaba, Lagos.

In a series of tweets on her handle, she shared her survival story, revealing how the nurses and doctors at the frontline deserve all the praises and accolades.

“Today, I am proud to inform you that I murdered COVID-19 and have tested negative twice. I have been discharged.

“The nurses at IDH (Infectious Disease Hospital) Yaba were fab. They deserve accolades for their hard work.

“Thank you Governor @babajidesanwoolu for coming to see me.”

Governor Sanwo-Olu who was moved by Osowobi’s testimony retweeted her post and congratulated her.

The governor also appreciated the feedback.

“We say ‘Oluwa seun o’ to our creator and thanks to our hardworking health workers.

“We will continue to provide more resources and increase capacity,” Sanwo-Olu tweeted.

Osowobi in her tweets thanked the health team at the Mainland hospital and the Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi.

“The food was good,” she said as she shared pictures of food served her during her time at the hospital.

She also appreciated her friends and family for their support, advising young Nigerians to ‘give their lungs a chance’ and live a healthy life.

“To every young person out there, please give your lungs a chance to beat this. Can I encourage you to stop smoking and live a healthy life at this time?

“A healthy lung is key,

“This is another phase of my life and I have won! I celebrate my resilience and strength.

“Call me SURVIVAYO.”

Osowobi is the Executive Director of a youth-led movement advancing gender equality, Stand To End Rape.

God is a faithful God. He has put smiles on my face and taken away the pain!!! I have a story to tell!!!!!!!!!Thank you Jesus!🤸🏾‍♂️🤸🏾‍♂️🤸🏾‍♂️🤸🏾‍♂️🤸🏾‍♂️

— Oluwaseun Ayodeji Osowobi (@AyodejiOsowobi) March 27, 2020

The face of a SURVIVOR!💜💜💜 pic.twitter.com/W1ITmciOsm

— Oluwaseun Ayodeji Osowobi (@AyodejiOsowobi) March 28, 2020

I was on drugs daily. Sometimes, I‘d take 8 tablets in the morning, 13 tablets in the afternoon, 10 at night. My system threw everything out!

Water, food, soap & all disgusted me. But I’d look at the wall & force myself to stay hydrated — drank ORS. I FOUGHT TO LIVE! I FOUGHT!! pic.twitter.com/8MUZsSUrsG

— Oluwaseun Ayodeji Osowobi (@AyodejiOsowobi) March 30, 2020

The next days were tough. No appetite. The nausea, vomit & stooling was unbearable. I’m a blood type A & #COVID19 dealt w/ me.

I’ll share daily symptoms & recovery process in a video tomorrow.✌🏽

I thought I was going to die & contemplated a succession plan for @StandtoEndRape.

— Oluwaseun Ayodeji Osowobi (@AyodejiOsowobi) March 30, 2020

Life finds ways of throwing LEMON at me. I’ve struggled w/ coming forward, but I want to inspire hope.

I returned to Nigeria from the UK post-Commonwealth event (I totally enjoyed) & fell ill. As a responsible person, I self-isolated.

Days after, I TESTED POSITIVE FOR COVID-19. pic.twitter.com/iu8T6LMBXG

— Oluwaseun Ayodeji Osowobi (@AyodejiOsowobi) March 30, 2020

Days after, the Doctors shared a goodnews that I tested negative. I shared this news w/ family & friends! My blood sample was taken & I also tried to donate my plasmapheresis to help others. I hoped to be discharged.

I waited to be discharged, but for two days, nothing happened. pic.twitter.com/8WX5LYntkN

— Oluwaseun Ayodeji Osowobi (@AyodejiOsowobi) March 30, 2020

I was unsure of what was going on. Why haven’t I been discharged? Should I be in the same ward? Could I get reinfected? I was worried but remained calm.

On the 3rd day, Doctors said, “well, we worked w/ the info we had of you testing negative, but one result came back positive.”

— Oluwaseun Ayodeji Osowobi (@AyodejiOsowobi) March 30, 2020

“…You’ll stay a few more days. You know we take nose, mouth & sputum samples.”

“Am I still positive 😳?” I asked.

“No, you’re negative,” the Doctor replied.

The Doctor apologised for the delay. I was anxious to go home but remained calm.

I wanted to be free from this pain.

— Oluwaseun Ayodeji Osowobi (@AyodejiOsowobi) March 30, 2020

I continued the medication and asked to be in a separate ward. Sadly, I remained in the same ward as all others rooms were full.

My ward had people who were positive. What if I get re-infected?

For them, I was a beacon of hope & they needed me gone to register the progress.

— Oluwaseun Ayodeji Osowobi (@AyodejiOsowobi) March 30, 2020

My family & friends were becoming anxious.

People in my ward who earlier celebrated the news of my result suddenly lost hope.
“Why are you still here?”
“You shouldn’t be here with us. You should be separated from us now…”

People in my ward muttered.

I tried to calm them.

— Oluwaseun Ayodeji Osowobi (@AyodejiOsowobi) March 30, 2020

Today, I am PROUD to inform you that I MURDERED COVID-19 & have tested NEGATIVE TWICE! I HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED!🤸🏾‍♂️

I bless God for His mercies.🙏🏽

The nurses at IDH Yaba were fab. They deserve accolades for their hardwork.

Thank you Governor @jidesanwoolu for coming to see me.🙏🏽

— Oluwaseun Ayodeji Osowobi (@AyodejiOsowobi) March 30, 2020

Thanks to @ProfAkinAbayomi, the health team at IDH + Lagos State. The food was good!😍

Thanks to @dondekojo for helping me get help. Thanks to my chat buddy, @akintonmide.

Thank you @KelechiAFC & @lailajohnsonsal for the mental & material support.

They protected my identity!😍 pic.twitter.com/WHpTeU4mOh

— Oluwaseun Ayodeji Osowobi (@AyodejiOsowobi) March 30, 2020

Thanks to everyone who called, sent messages and tried to contact me. I am grateful and well. 🙏🏽

This experience reminded me of the value of friendship. Some people I refer to as friends speculated about this, but never reached out to check. Thank you still. Back to the grind!😆

— Oluwaseun Ayodeji Osowobi (@AyodejiOsowobi) March 30, 2020

Huge thanks to my family, @Triciabiz & Sola Odetola who were my backbone. 🥰

Some stigmatised me based on a PUNCH article with subtle messages like “why did she come back to Nigeria?”😂

Nigeria is my home. 🤷🏽‍♀️

Coronavirus is NOT a death sentence. People can survive and I HAVE! pic.twitter.com/fcrOgBWnGo

— Oluwaseun Ayodeji Osowobi (@AyodejiOsowobi) March 30, 2020

We should encourage people to get tested & stop the stigma.

Practise social distancing and stop the spread.@NCDCgov & State Governments need to improve their testing capacity. Test mild/asymptomatic cases too.

Sending strength to everyone who is fighting to beat #COVID19. 💪🏽

— Oluwaseun Ayodeji Osowobi (@AyodejiOsowobi) March 30, 2020

To every young person out there, please give your lungs a chance to beat this. Can I encourage you to stop smoking & live a healthy life at this time? A healthy lungs is KEY!

This another phase of my life & I HAVE won! I celebrate my resilience and strength.

Call me SURVIVAYO🥰 pic.twitter.com/j7BIAJMZPq

— Oluwaseun Ayodeji Osowobi (@AyodejiOsowobi) March 30, 2020