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        Amitabh Bachchan, one of India's best known movie stars, has tested positive for COVID-19 together with his actor son Abhishek Bachchan, they said late on Saturday. Both were admitted to the same private hospital. "I have tested COVID positive ... shifted to hospital ... hospital informing authorities ... family and staff undergone tests, results awaited," Amitabh Bachchan, 77, said in a tweet.Minutes later, his 44-year-old son Abhishek Bachchan also tweeted he had been infected. "Both of us having mild symptoms have been admitted to hospital. We have informed all the required authorities and our family and staff are all being tested," he said.  The Bollywood actors were admitted to Nanavati Hospital in Mumbai, India's financial and entertainment hub.Around India, fans, politicians, fellow actors and businessmen wished the pair a full and speedy recovery."I will pray and not eat till you recover and leave hospital," posted one fan Man

      During a visit to Walter Reed National Medical Center on Saturday, President Donald Trump wore a face mask in front of assembled media for the first time. Though the move was expected and had been trailed in a series of media appearances this week, it was still a noteworthy evolution for the president, who has balked at wearing protective face coverings as a deadly pandemic surged across portions of the U.S. The navy blue mask with a gold presidential seal emblazoned on the side could be seen as Trump entered the hospital to visit wounded service members and health care workers who have been on the front lines of the coronavirus outbreak.  Military personnel, Secret Service agents and White House staff surroun ding the president, including White House chief of staff Mark Meadows, all wore facial coverings.  In the hospital, Trump continued to wear his mask while speaking with wounded veterans, according to White House deputy press secretary Judd Deere. However, T

       On the 12/7/2020 at about 2:30:pm following a tip off, Police operatives attached 3-3 Division arrested one Okafor Ndubuisi 'm' aged 60years of Sun Rise Estates Nkwelle Ezunaka in Oyi LGA of Anambra State. Suspect had on the same date and on different ocassion allegedly defiled a 9 years old girl in his room.Scene was visited by police detectives and victim taken to the hospital for medical examination. Meanwhile,the Commissioner of Police *CP John B.Abang,fdc* has directed that the case be transferred to the State Criminal investigation Department,Awka for discreet investigation after which suspect would be charged to court for prosecution please. *SP Haruna Mohammed,PPRO* Anambra State Police Command, For-Commissioner of Police Anambra State Command.

      Governor Samuel Ortom calls on President Muhammadu Buhari to declare armed Fulani herdsmen killing innocent people in communities of Benue State as terrorists. The Governor’s call follows repeated herdsmen attacks on different communities of the state in the last couple of months. The latest of such attacks took place last night at Tse-Chembe community near Anyiin in Logo Local Government Area where the herders m urdered seven persons in cold blood and left many others badly injured. Governor Ortom condemns the invasion and killings and describes the situation as unacceptable. He says Benue State has a law which prohibits open grazing of livestock, and stresses that only a terrorist group would deliberately choose to violate the legislation as Fulani herdsmen have done since the law was enacted in 2017. Governor Ortom states that declaring the armed herders operating in Benue State as terrorists will end the wave of impunity and guarantee the rule of law. He calls on

    In reply please quote Ref No. CZ.5300/FPRD/FHQ/ABJ/VOL.2/ Date: 12th July, 2020 The Director of News ……………………………. PRESS RELEASE CYBERCRIME: INTERPOL ABUJA ARREST 3 · As IRT Operatives Rescue American Lady Confined In Lagos Hotel For 16 Months Operatives of the Nigeria Police Cybercrime Unit, INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB), Abuja have arrested three (3) suspects; Samson Inegbenesun 30years, Blessed Junior 32years and Muhammed Zakari 36years, all male from Uromi in Edo State, for cyber-related offences including advance fee fraud, money laundering and romance scam. The suspects were arrested in Uromi, following investigations into suspected fraudulent online procurement and supply of COVID-19 protective mask, received through the INTERPOL NCB Wiesbaden, Germany. Investigations reveal that Samson Inegbenosun is an internet fraudster and a member of a Turkey-based online scamming syndicate. He supplies foreign and local bank accounts to receive fraudu

      July 12, 2020 Press Statement PDP Salutes Akwa-Ibom Governor Udom At 54 The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) congratulates the Governor of Akwa-Ibom state, His Excellency, Governor Udom Emmanuel, as he clocks the age of 54 years. Governor Udom Emmanuel is indeed an outstanding leader, excellent administrator and quintessential democrat, who has continued to display matchless commitment towards the development of Akwa-Ibom state as well as stability, unity and growth of our nation, Nigeria. The PDP is particularly proud of Governor Udom Emmanuel for his achievements in human capital and infrastructural development in critical sectors such as agriculture, education, aviation, housing, healthcare, transportation, urban and rural development among others, in line with the manifesto of our great party. Governor Udom Emmanuel has also been exceptional in his commitment towards the growth and stability of our great party, not only in Akwa-Ibom but also at the national level.

      Edo State House of Assembly Speaker, Hon. Frank Okiye Dumps APC for PDP Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Hon. Frank Okiye has made the switch from the All Progressives Party (APC) to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The Speaker made this known in a meeting with the APC Executives and Leaders in Esan North East Local Government yesterday.One more photo below.

      •Fed Govt Hands Over Monument To Private Investors For Renovation Forty-four years after its establishment, the Federal Government, on Sunday, handed over the National Arts Theatre in Lagos State to the private sector for a complete revamp and modernisation. The national heritage, sitting on an expansive land in Iganmu area of Lagos, became an eyesore, following years of facility deterioration occasioned by mismanagement and non-maintenance. Moved by the need to restore the glory of the cultural edifice and turn around its capacity to develop the creative industry, President Muhammadu Buhari recently approved the regeneration of the theatre through a Public-Private Initiative. Following the presidential approval, the handover event held on Sunday in the banquet hall of the theatre. Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, officially transferred the monument to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and Bankers’ Committee - a team of private investors chaire

       COVID-19 Update by the Incident Commander, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu Good people of Lagos, Today, 56  # COVID19Lagos  patients; 12 females and 44 males including 9 foreign nationals were discharged from our Isolation facilities to reunite with the society. The patients; 25 from Gbagada, 5 from Agidingbi, 8 from Eti-Osa (LandMark) 3 from Onikan and 15 from LUTH Isolation Centres were discharged after full recovery and testing negative to COVID19. This brings to 1897, the number of  # COVID19  confirmed cases that have been successfully managed and discharged from our isolation facilities. Remember, COVID19 is real! Let's continue to adhere strictly to all public advisories given by government  # ForACOVID19FreeLagos Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu COVID19Lagos Incident Commander July 12, 2020. One more photo below.

      President Muhammadu Buhari heartily congratulates Kamarudeen Usman on the successful defence of his Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) welterweight title with an emphatic win over Jorge Masvidal. As the first African-born and Nigerian UFC Champion, President Buhari commends the courageous fighter for finishing strong inside the octagon, proudly flying the green and white colours in distant lands, and remind ing the world that good things and great people still come out of Nigeria. While the global COVID-19 pandemic may have brought gloom to many families and nations, the President is delighted and gratified that our welterweight champion has lifted our spirits with another professional performance proving that things will surely get better at the fullness of time when we remain committed to our vision. The President wishes Usman the very best and more victories in his career and prays that like fine wine, he improves with age. Femi Adesina Special Adviser to the P

   Billionaire's wife Shade Okoya two hours ago shared all these photos on social media with the caption ''  Congratulations my dear   @oyinlola.okoya   ! This is a proud moment for you, for me, and the entire family! Please join me in congratulating my dear daughter   @oyinlola.okoya   who is the new CIS Head Girl 2020/2021! - - We are all so proud of you  @oyinlola.okoya !  #ShadeOkoya   ''.Look this is a big deal,during my secondary school when I was appointed as the Head Girl,My Mum also did something special for me and baack then there was no internet talkless of now my mum would have shared all my photos on her social media.More photos below.

      PHOTO NEWS, SATURDAY, 11TH JULY, 2020. PREMIER MEDICAL WAREHOUSE, JABI, ABUJA HOSTS THE HANDING OVER OF ITEMS DONATED BY ECOWAS/WEST AFRICAN HEALTH ORGANIZATION (WAHO) TO FGN. The Hand over event of Critical Medical Equipment from ECOWAS/West African Health Organization (WAHO) to Federal Government of Nigeria for COVID-19 Response at Premier Medical Warehouse, Jabi, Abuja, Saturday, 11 July, 2020. Pix 1: The Honorable Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire giving his remarks during the handing over. He thanked the donors and promised a judicious use of the items. Pix 2: L-R HMH Dr. Osagie Ehanire, HE Jean Claude Kasi Brou, the President of ECOWAS Commission and Prof. Stanley Okolo, the Director General, WAHO during the Hand Over Event of Critical Medical Equipment at Premier Medical Warehouse, Jabi-Abuja. PIX 3: L-R HE Jean Claude Kasi Brou, the President of ECOWAS Commission, the HMH, Dr. Osagie Ehanire and Ludwig Kirchner GIZ-ECOWAS Cluster coordinator, Represe

     Pope Francis yesterday appointed Kokunre Adetokunbo Agbontaen Eghafona from Nigeria as Member of the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences, alongside two others from Chile and Italy. Professor Kokunre Adetokunbo Agbontaen Eghafona was born in London on 1 October 1959. She studied at the University of Benin, in Benin City, Nigeria, graduating with an undergraduat e degree and later a Master of Arts in History. She also obtained a Master of Science in Archaeology and Anthropology from the University of Ibadan (Nigeria). At the University of Benin, she has been a Lecturer at the Department of Sociology and Anthropology since 1992; Senior Lecturer in 1996, Associate Professor in 2003, and full Professor in 2008. She has also held a number of administrative positions including Head of the Department of Sociology (2009-2013) and Director of part-time programs (2016). She has been responsible for sustainable development within the UN’s Sustainable Development Solutions Network (2012

      The Northern Governors Forum has expressed heartfelt condolences to Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Most Rev. Matthew Hassan Kukah, over the demise of his mother, Janet Hauwa Kukah. In a condolence message, Chairman of the Forum and Governor of Plateau State, Simon Bako Lalong said the death of Mama Janet Kukah is a great loss to the entire Kukah family, the people of Kaduna State and in particular to Bishop Mathew Hassan Kukah. Governor Lalong said "we share in this hour of grief over the departure of Mama Janet, who lived an exemplary life and also demonstrated the fear of God and respect for humanity throughout her life. She dedicated herself to raising children in the way of the Lord who have turned out to be major contributors to their immediate communities and the nation as a whole. She will surely be missed". Governor Lalong particularly extended the sympathies of the Northern Governors Forum to Bishop Kukah who he said has severally referred to his mo

      A series of documented allegations were made against the Ag. Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Following a preliminary review of the allegations leveled against the Ag. Chairman and several other members of his staff, there were grounds for a detailed investigation to be conducted. Hence, an investigative panel was constituted in compliance with the extant laws governing the convening of such a body. As is the proper procedure, when allegations are made against the Chief Executive of an institution, and in this case an institution that ought to be seen as beyond reproach, the Chief Executive has to step down from his post and allow for a transparent and unhindered investigation. The EFCC does not revolve around the personality of an individual, and as such cannot be seen through the prism of any individual. Therefore, the suspension of Mr. Ibrahim Magu, allows the institution to continue carrying out its mandate without the cloud of investi