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        Australia's second largest city, Melbourne, will go back into a strict lockdown to prevent a second wave of Covid-19 infections from spreading across the country. A total of five million residents in the metropolitan city will no longer be allowed to leave their homes unless it's for grocery shopping, caregiving, exercise or work starting from 11:59pm on Tuesday, July 7. This drastic action was announced as authorities declared that it's clear "we are on the cusp of our second wave". The measures are expected to remain in place for six weeks. They come as the state of Victoria saw another record rise in daily coronavirus cases, with 191 new infections recorded for Tuesday. The state reported its previous high of 127 new cases on Monday. Of the 191 new cases detected on Tuesday, 13 came from the nine public housing estates under a "hard lockdown". About 3,000 residents in the densely populated towers were suddenly put under a ...

      Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, who repeatedly has expressed skepticism about the coronavirus, said Tuesday he has tested positive for COVID-19.  Brazil trails only the U.S. in the number of confirmed coronavirus cases and deaths. The South American country had more than 1.6 million total COVID-19 cases and upward of 65,000 deaths Tuesday, according to John's Hopkins University statistics.  The 65-year-old Bolsanaro has downplayed the risks posed by the coronavirus, once telling supporters that because of his history of athleticism, he would not worry if he became infected.His apparent disregard for the potential lethal effects of the virus has led him to challenge safeguard measures to prevent the spread of the virus, such as weakening laws requiring a face mask in public. "I'm, well, normal. I even want to take a walk around here, but I can't due to medical recommendations," a mask-wearing Bolsonaro told reporters who were close to him Tuesday...

     Gallant troops of Sector 3 OP LAFIYA DOLE neutralized and annihilated some Boko Haram Terrorists who attempted to infiltrate Mongonu at about 1100hrs, 7 July 2020. Details later. Pictures below.More photos below.

      President Muhammadu Buhari joins the All Progressives Congress (APC), government and people of Kwara State in mourning the passing of Alhaji Aminu Adisa Logun, Chief of Staff, Kwara State Government House, describing him as a dedicated public officer. President Buhari said: “I just received the sad and unfortunate news on death of Alhaji Logun, a successful industrialist and consummate public intellectual. He was a passionate member of our party, APC, who worked for its progress at state and national levels. “His death comes at a time his services were greatly needed by the party and government as part of our rebuilding efforts.’’ While condoling with the Governor of Kwara State, Abdulrazaq Abdulrahman, State Executive Council, and Emir of Ilorin and Chairman, Kwara State Council of Chiefs, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, the President prayed that Allah will forgive the soul of the deceased, and reward his good deeds with paradise. He also prayed that...

     The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, NIDCOM, has reacted to the harrowing footage of a Nigerian man crying and begging that he has only days to live as a dreaded Pakistani gang tortured him because his "brother" owes them... According to reports, the man's brother named Andrew used him as a collateral for a business with the group. However, as Andrew didn't show up to pay what he owes, the gang tortured the human collateral he left behind and filmed it to serve as a warning . In the video, the Nigerian man is seen begging his uncle to sell everything they have and pay a man called Nuruz otherwise he will be killed on July 10. Reacting to the harrowing video, NIDCOM said the Nigerian mission in Islamabad, Pakistan, has escalated the issue for investigation.

     Federal Government and Lagos State Government have appealed to motorists and Lagos residents to cooperate with government and appropriate agencies during the six months partial closure of the Third Mainland Bridge for maintenance work, which is expected to commence on July 24. Speaking during a press conference jointly addressed by the Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, Engr. Olukayode Popoola; Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Dr. Frederic Oladeinde and Special Adviser to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Works, Engr. Aramide Adeyoye, on Tuesday at Alausa in Ikeja, they assured Lagosians that necessary measures would be put in place to reduce gridlocks during partial closure of the bridge. Engr. Popoola said there would be diversion of traffic in two phases during the partial closure of the bridge between Friday July 24, 2020 and January 24, 2021. He said the Phase One of the diversion, which will last for three months for repairs of the Oworonsoki...

     “For all of us, today is an occasion to remember those who were so tragically lost and to stand with those who were left behind.” Today marks the 15th anniversary of the 7th July 2005 London bombings. The Prince of Wales joined online commemorations with survivors, bereaved families and responders of 7/7, who came together to observe the anniversary.

      Following the approval that flight operations recommence gradually at the nation’s airports effective July 8, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has released new procedural guidelines for air travelers and other airport users. The new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) is aimed at protecting all stakeholders and preventing further spread of theCovid-19 virus. In the “New Normal”, departing passengers must comp ly with the following guidelines; All passengers MUST arrive the airport properly kitted with their FACE MASKS ON, They MUST also ensure a minimum of one point five meters (1.5m) PHYSICAL DISTANCING, Aviation Medical/Port Health personnel would screen each passenger and ensure the use of FACE MASKS, those travelling with pets MUST get necessary clearance from Nigerian Agricultural Quarantine Services, All passengers’ luggage WOULD be DISINFECTED before entry into the departure halls, Passengers are required to WASH their HANDS as often as possible, H...

    Obviously the lady posted this yesterday but the Anambra Police just received the notice.   Emergency SOS! Ifeoma blossom obiora Owerri Rd Okpunoegbu Umudim Nnewi after Organiser Filling station +2348142171264 Above information that looks like a suicide message was forwarded to my personal wasaap by a good samaritan.Kindly desinminate the message widely to enable save life of the girl before she take her life pls PPRO.

     The Special Adviser to the Governor on Works and Infrastructure, Engineer Aramide Adeyoye, has disclosed that the State Government has commenced repair works on the Mile 2 section of the Lagos-Badagry Expressway as part of efforts to promote sustainability of roads. Engr. Adeyoye, who disclosed this while inspecting the ongoing palliative works being carried out by the Public Works Corporation on the road, reiterated the need for Lagosians to desist from indiscriminate dumping of refuse in drainages as doing so will cause blockage, which will result in flooding and, consequently, reduce the life span of the various infrastructure across the State. She explained that, although the rehabilitation and expansion work on the Lagos-Badagry Expressway is progressing as scheduled, it has become necessary to urgently intervene and make the Mile 2 section of the road motorable for all residents plying the route. According to her, "In order to ensure a thorough job, th...

      The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps, Dr Boboye Oyeyemi has commended the Executive Governor of Zamfara State, His Excellency, Bello Muhammad Matawalle for his magnanimity and commitment towards the eradication of road traffic crashes in the State, as he donates 2 Ford Rangers to the Zamfara State Sector Command of the Corps. According to the Corps Public  Education Officer, Bisi Kazeem, the Corps Marshal who expressed his warmest appreciation said that the donation is a demonstration of the Governor's love and passion for the safety of all road users, not only in the state, but the country at large and the donation will definitely motivate the Corps Personnel to put in their very best in saving lives on the road. While thanking the Governor for his unending support to the Corps, Oyeyemi enjoined him not to relent in availing the Corps any necessary assistance whenever the need arises. Expectedly, he assured him that the Corps will put the veh...

    There is no way a country can develop if it is hampered by severe deficit in infrastructure, President Muhammadu Buhari has said. The President spoke Tuesday at State House, Abuja, while receiving the outgoing Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Nigeria, Dr Zhou Pingjian, at a virtual farewell audience. “Please convey our appreciation to Preside nt Xi Jinping for the contribution of China towards reversing the infrastructure deficit we suffer in the areas of rail, roads, airports and power. There’s no way a country can develop without these things,” President Buhari said. He added that China had played its role effectively in all the Memoranda of Understanding signed with Nigeria, “and we quite appreciate it.” President Buhari said he had followed the “highly mobile” activities of Dr Pingjian in the past four years, “and you have visited all our 36 states. I see you all over the media, you have the energy and health, and you have performed effectively.” The o...

      The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), through the Air Component of Operation HADARIN DAJI, has destroyed some armed bandits’ camps and neutralized several bandits in a fresh air interdiction operation launched yesterday, 6 July 2020, in Sokoto State, North West Nigeria. The subsidiary Air Interdiction Operation is being conducted as part of efforts to rid the North West of armed bandits, cattle rustlers, kidnappers and other criminal elements under the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) led Operation ACCORD. Speaking today, 7 July 2020, on the progress so far made, the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, who has been in Sokoto to oversee the planning and launch of the Operation, expressed satisfaction with what has been achieved in the day and night missions executed to smoke out the bandits from their camps within the Kagara Forest area of Sokoto State. He noted that, while sustaining the air offensive, the Air Component was working closely with ground t...

       Ghanaian actress and video vixen, Akuapem Poloo has been arrested over her controversial nude photo with her seven-year-old son. The arrest comes days after Child Rights International petitioned the Inspector-General of Police in Ghana to investigate her over the controversial birthday photo with her son which went viral on social media. In the photo, which she posted on Tuesday, June 30, the actress went completely nude in a photoshoot with her son to celebrate him on his 7th birthday. She said she decided to go naked in front of her son who was only in his underwear because she gave birth to him naked. According to Ghanian media, Akuapem Poloo has been picked up by operatives of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) and is being sent to the headquarters of the Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit around the Ministries in Accra.

      Governor Samuel Ortom sends deep condolences to Professor Cephas Tushima, over the sudden death of his daughter, Miss Deborah Sewuese. The Governor says the amount of sympathy messages on social media since the news of Deborah’s death broke yesterday, indicates that she lived a good life and related well with people. He states that the late Deborah Tushima was a hardworking young woman who, as a final year student of Microbiology at Benue State University, was already self-employed as a skilled make-up artist. Governor Ortom consoles the Tushima family and prays for the repose of the soul of their daughter. Terver Akase Chief Press Secretary July 6, 2020.

      It’s sad my wife ended my life this way — Taraba man whose spouse cut off his manhood Tuesday, June 30, 2020, is a day 42-year-old old Aliyu Umaru will not forget in a hurry. It was the day Halima, the first wife of Umaru, severed his manhood with a knife. He groaned in pains as he lay on a bed at the Federal Teaching Hospital, Gombe State, where he was referred to after the incident occurred in Taraba State. Umaru said, “I’m a veterinary medicine dealer. I trade in animal drugs. I’m 42 years old with two wives and two children. The first wife had a male child and a female from the second. The first wife Halima is pregnant. I stay in Tella under Gasso LGA of Taraba State. I was transferred from the Federal Medical Centre, Taraba to the Federal Teaching Hospital, Gombe.” When our correspondent visited the hospital, the victim cut a pitiable sight and urethra catheter fixed to his body to pass urine as his detached manhood was kept in nylon for safekeeping. ...

      ‪Magu detained after Ayo Salami led committee finished interrogating him yesterday at 10pm. Some of the allegations against him: 1. Discrepancies in recovered funds. 2. Leaking reports to the media before going to Court. 3. Sale of seized assets to cronies, associates and friends. 4. Missing N35 billion. 5. Not providing enough evidences for the extradition of Diezani Alison-Madueke. 6. Ignoring court order to unfreeze a N7 billion judgment in favour of a suspect.  Though The DSS issued out a press release yesterday that he was not detained. MAGU, NOT ARRESTED BY DSS The Department of State Services (DSS) wishes to inform the public that it did not arrest Ibrahim MAGU, Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) as has been reported by sections of the media. The Service, has since, today, 6th July, 2020, been inundated with enquiries over the alleged arrest. Peter Afunanya, Ph.D Public Relations Officer, Department of State S...

      President Muhammadu Buhari held a virtual farewell meeting with the outgoing Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Zhou Pingjian at the State House, Abuja.More photos below.

      The Lagos State Government has kicked off the ‘Jobs Initiative Lagos’ programme for youths in eight Lagos-based tertiary institutions. The programme was designed as a complementary training for students in final and penultimate year in entrepreneurship, employability and basic digital skills required for the workplace. A statement issued today by the Office of the Special Adviser to the Governor on Education, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, noted that the essence of the programme is to fill the documented gaps in the current curriculum that is essential in the employment market and enhances the employability of graduates in Nigeria’s Centre of Excellence, Lagos. He said candidates who registered through  www.jobsinlagos.ng  and complete the programme will get an opportunity to be featured on jobs portal from where partner corporate organisations can select fresh graduates for recruitment. Wahab disclosed further that the initiative will run alongside a more r...