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  225 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria ; Lagos-165 FCT-17 Rivers-13 Ogun-12 Niger-8 Delta-4 Ondo-2 Anambra-1 Edo-1 Ekiti-1 Kaduna-1 60,655 confirmed 52,006 discharged 1,116 deaths A breakdown of cases by state can be found via http://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng #TakeResponsibility

  Ronaldo is "doing well, without symptoms, and in isolation", according to Portuguese Football Federation; Rest of Portugal squad tested negative on Tuesday and are available for Wednesday's game in Lisbon On Monday, Ronaldo posted an image of himself with the squad around a long table during a meal, with the caption: "United, on and off the field". The PFF confirmed in a statement: "Following the positive case, the remaining players underwent new tests this Tuesday morning, all with a negative result, and are available to Fernando Santos for training this afternoon, in Cidade do Futebol. "The game (against Sweden), counting for the qualification phase of the Nations League, is scheduled for Wednesday, at 19:45, in Alvalade." Ronaldo has played in both of Portugal's matches so far during the international break, starting in a friendly against Spain in Lisbon and then playing the full game in their 0-0 draw with France on Sunday.One more photo

  On behalf of the Federal Government, President Muhammadu Buhari extends deepest condolence to the Clark-Fuludu Bekederemo family on the passing of renowned writer and Emeritus Professor of Literature, Prof. John Pepper Clark. President Buhari pays tribute to one of Nigeria’s finest poets, dramatist and recipient of the Nigerian National Order of Merit Award for literary excellence, whose repertoire of published works depicts the hardwork of a great man, devoted to a lifetime of writing, knowledge and promotion of the indigenous culture of the Ijaw nation. Acknowledging that Prof. J.P. Clark’s exit has, indeed, left an indelible mark in the literary world, President Buhari takes solace that his body of literary works, which earned him recognition and respect both at home and abroad, would continue to inspire upcoming Nigerian writers to pursue literary excellence and flourish in their chosen vocation. The President’s thoughts and prayers are with the family of the departed patriot,

  E! Botched star Dr Paul Nassif and his welcomed their daughter yesterday but he shared this photo above few hours ago with the caption ''  Our beautiful baby girl Paulina Anne Nassif was born yesterday, October 12th at 7:42 AM weighing 7 lbs. & 13 oz. ❤️ Paulina, meet everyone. Everyone, meet our new angel, Paulina. Mama and Paulina are both healthy and resting! Thank you for the love and support throughout this journey. We love you all...  ''.More photos below.

  Flavour,Phyno,Kcee and Zoro lead #End SARS protest in Enugu,a naked protester was also spotted,More details later and more photos below.

  Please our brother by name Odumegwu Chijioke Ugochukwu died today at Setapak Kuala Lumpur Malaysia. Please we are seeking for anyone who knows him or his address or the family to contact any of the Admin of Igbo Community in Malaysia so the necessary arrangement will be made. Attached here is his ID cards and the cctv showing when he collapse. Singleton Nnaemeka, Secretary Ohanaeze Ndigbo Malaysia Chapter.More photos below. +2

  President Muhammadu Buhari has asked the Senate to confirm the appointment of one of his media aides, Lauretta Onochie, as a National Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission representing Delta State. Others are Prof. Mohammed Sani Katsina), Prof. Kunle Ajayi (Ekiti), and Seidu Ahmed (Jigawa). The letter was read by the President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, on the floor of the Senate on Tuesday.

October 13, 2020 Press Statement INEC: Onochie’s Nomination Is Ominous, Assault on Nigerian Constitution and Democracy- PDP...Says It Belies Buhari’s Promised Credible Election Legacy The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) describes President Muhammadu Buhari’s appointment of his Special Assistant on social media, Ms. Lauretta Onochie, a card-carrying member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), as a national commissioner in the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), as a highly provocative assault on our nation’s constitution and democratic process. Indeed, from Mr. President’s public promises, one would have thought that he was desirous of leaving a legacy of credible elections, having failed in all ramifications of governance However, this nomination of his personal staff, Lauretta Onchie, as INEC national commissioner, supports the position of the PDP that his statements were mere glib talks on electoral sanctity and clearly demonstrates that he has no plans whatsoever to

  Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike says all Nigerians should support the total reform of the Nigeria Police Force. Addressing End-SARS protesters at Government House, Port Harcourt, Governor Wike told them not to be satisfied that the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) of the Nigeria Police Force would be scrapped. "If we do not reform the Police, the same SARS officers will be deployed to other units of the Force to continue their evil acts. "It is not only to end SARS. Already, there is a pronouncement to scrap it. But every Nigerian should support the total reform of the Police. "SARS cannot and has never been our friend in Rivers state. They killed a lecturer at Ken Saro-Wiwa Polytechnic without a cause and people kept quiet. "President Muhammadu Buhari said he will reform the Police. Let us be ready to hold him by his words," he said. The Governor stated that he took an oath of office to protect the lives and property of Rivers people. Accord