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from the look of things, Lagos state lockdown will definitely be extended

Trigger happy police officers on the loose. Total disdain for the sanctity of human life. Why must our security outfit kill civilians anytime they're called upon to duty?

How did we get it so wrong as a nation?

We need to completely overhaul all our security outfits. Enough is Enough !!!

Power intoxicates. We need a complete overhaul of all our security outfits in Nigeria. This is getting out of hand.

awhybliss:
I really feel like doing giveaway.. I want those who really needs it to benefit the most, have been thinking, any idea how I can go about it? If I buy your idea, automatically you won yourself a giveaway

You can create a thread with caption like "what an you do with 2k, or maybe 5" depending on the amount you want to use for your giveaways. Then read through each comments and choose randomly as you wish.

“So far, the State has sent 89 samples to Abuja
for testing, among which 5 samples were
positive, 77 samples were negative, and 8
samples are pending.


I don't know if it's just me, but this figure
s doesn't add up. 5+77+8= 90. But they have sent only 89 samples for testing. How come?

Lagos always has the highest number with every updates. How man wan take cope with this overcrowded Lagos?

This shit is getting scary.... May God help us ooo.

I just pray this thing doesn't find it's way to Nigeria. I wonder how people for Lagos go cope with the massive overcongession

BREAKING: Coronavirus outbreak declared global public health emergency

Thursday 30 January 2020 19:46, UK
The killer coronavirus outbreak, which started in China, has been declared a global public health emergency.

The decision by the World Health Organisation (WHO) to say it is a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) comes as the number of people who have died from the virus has reached 170.

So far, all the deaths have occurred in China, where the virus originated in an illegal wildlife market in the city of Wuhan.

Chinese health authorities also said there were 7,736 confirmed cases in the country.

There have also been 82 confirmed infections in 18 countries, including France and the United States, according to the WHO, and in some cases there has been human-to-human transmission.

A PHEIC is officially defined as a formal declaration of "an extraordinary event" that poses a public health risk to other states through the international spread of disease which could potentially require an international response.

It implies a situation that is "serious, sudden, unusual or unexpected", which may call for immediate international action.

Thus, a global health emergency is a call to action and "last resort" measure.

Since 2009, there have been five global health emergencies; the 2009 swine flu pandemic, the 2014 polio declaration, the 2014 outbreak of Ebola in Western Africa, the 2015-16 Zika virus epidemic and the Kivu Ebola epidemic as of July 2019.

Any new subtype of human influenza are automatically declared a global health emergency - such as SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome), smallpox and wild type poliomyelitis.

Why has it taken so long for coronavirus to be declared one?

The virus has caused alarm because of its similarity to SARS which killed nearly 650 people across China and Hong Kong in 2002-2003.

But after several talks over the past week to determine the level of global concern, the WHO stopped short of declaring a global health emergency.

Such a declaration could now trigger containment and information-sharing guidelines and may disappoint Beijing, which has expressed confidence in defeating the virus.

"The fear is that they (the WHO) might raise the alarm bells... so people are taking money off the table," said Chris Weston, head of research at Melbourne brokerage Pepperstone.

Declaring coronavirus a global health emergency could also lead to trade and travel restrictions, meaning holidaygoers could have their travel plans affected in some parts of the world.

Is this like SARS?

Unlike SARS, which also originated in China, it is believed the new virus can spread during the incubation period of one to 14 days, possibly before an infected person is showing symptoms.

So far, coronavirus does not appear to be as deadly SARS, but there have been more cases overall.

Where has it spread so far?

The vast majority of more than 8,000 cases so far identified have been in China, mostly in and around Wuhan.

Other countries with confirmed cases include Australia, Cambodia, Canada, France, Germany, Japan, Malaysia, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Thailand, South Korea, the UAE, the US and Vietnam.

The WHO is looking closely at cases of person-to-person transmission outside of Wuhan, which would suggest that the virus has the potential to spread further.

What are authorities doing?

The Chinese government has put Wuhan into virtual quarantine to try and contain the virus from spreading.

A number of foreign governments have advised against non-essential travel to China and have begun flying their citizens out of Wuhan.



https://news.sky.com/story/coronavirus-outbreak-declared-global-public-health-emergency-11922074

My brother e reach to ask ooo

jendhorlee:
Na all of dem get military base 4 Iraq ni ?

World reacts after Iran fires missiles at US targets in Iraq

Iran has fired more than a dozen missiles at two Iraqi military bases hosting US troops, the Pentagon confirmed.

The missiles targeted the Ain al-Assad base in Anbar province and a facility near Erbil's airport in northern Iraq early on Wednesday morning; they were fired in retaliation for the killing of top Iranian commander Qassem Soleimani by the US, Iran said.

US President Donald Trump said he would make a statement on the attacks on Wednesday morning in Washington, DC.

As tension increases, governments around the world are calling for a return to diplomacy and considering plans to withdraw their citizens.

Below are reactions from around the world.

Germany

German Defense Minister Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer said his country "rejects this aggression in the sharpest possible terms."

She told German public broadcaster ARD that "it's now particularly up to the Iranians not to engage in further escalation.'

None of the German troops stationed in Iraq were injured.

UAE

The United Arab Emirates Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Anwar Gargash said it is essential that the region pulls back from current "troubling" tensions.

"De-escalation is both wise and necessary. A political path towards stability must follow," Gargash said on Twitter.

Poland

Poland's defence minister said polish troops stationed in Iraq were not hurt during Wednesday's missile attacks. 

"None of the Polish soldiers in Iraq were hurt in rocket attacks on Al-Asad and Erbil bases. We are in constant contact with the commander of the Polish Military Contingent in Iraq," Mariusz Blaszczak wrote on Twitter.

United Kingdom 

Britain condemned Iranian missile attacks on military bases in Iraq that hosted US-led coalition forces including British personnel.

"We condemn this attack on Iraqi military bases hosting Coalition - including British - forces," British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said.

"We urge Iran not to repeat these reckless and dangerous attacks, and instead to pursue urgent de-escalation." 

Iraq

Iraq's military said there were no Iraqi casualties among its forces in Wednesday's 22-missile attack on the two military installations.

"Iraq was subjected between 1:45 and 2:45 this morning of 8 January 2020 to bombardment by 22 missiles; 17 missiles fell on Ain al-Asad air base including two that did not explode ... and five on the city of Erbil that all fell on coalition headquarters. No casualties among Iraqi forces were recorded," the statement said.

Japan

Japan urged governments to do their utmost to help ease tensions following the missile strikes. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is expected to call off a visit this weekend to Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Oman.

Japanese Chief Cabinet Spokesman Yoshihide Suga said Wednesday that his “government will coordinate with the related governments to collect intelligence while we ensure the safety of Japanese citizens in the region. 

"Japan will also urge all related nations to do their utmost diplomatic effort to improve the relations," he added.

Japan is sending a warship to the Gulf to help safeguard Japanese vessels and oil tankers travelling through the area.

Iran launches missile attacks on US forces in Iraq

Australia

Following the attacks, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said all his country's troops and diplomatic staff in Iraq were safe.

Approximately 300 Australian defence personnel are stationed in Iraq.

Morrison said he had discussed the situation between the US and Iran with Trump on Tuesday during a call about the bushfires raging in Australia.

Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Morrison said in reference to Soleimani's killing: "The United States have taken the action that they have to address what has been intelligence that they say they received, which was putting their interests at risk and under threat."

The Philippines
The Philippines has ordered its citizens to leave Iraq in the wake of the strikes by Iran, the Philippine foreign ministry said on Wednesday.

"The alert level in the entire Iraq has been raised to alert level 4 calling for mandatory evacuation," said Eduardo Mendez, spokesman at the Department of Foreign Affairs.

The department said there are 1,600 Philippine citizens working in Iraq, more than half in the Kurdish region of northern Iraq and the rest at US and other foreign facilities in Baghdad.

A Philippine coastguard patrol vessel, newly acquired from France and en route to the Philippines, was ordered to sail to Oman and Dubai to assist citizens who may need to leave.

"Overseas Filipino workers will be brought to safer ports where there may be airlifted, as the need arises," the coastguard said in a statement.

Defence Secretary Delfin Lorenzana, who heads a newly created committee to prepare the evacuations, said on Tuesday the government was preparing aircraft for Filipinos in Iraq and Iran who wished to come home or move to safer areas.

About 2.3 million people from the Philippines are working in the Middle East as domestic helpers, construction workers, engineers and nurses.

Pakistan 

Pakistan has issued a statement advising citizens planning to visit Iraq to exercise "maximum caution".

"In view of recent developments and the prevailing security situation in the region, Pakistani nationals are advised to exercise maximum caution while planning visit to Iraq at this point," the statement read.

"Those already in Iraq are advised to remain in close contact with the Embassy of Pakistan in Baghdad."

Denmark 

The Danish armed forces said in a post on Twitter that No Danish soldiers were injured or killed in Wednesday's missile strike on the Al-Asad air base in Iraq. 

Denmark has about 130 soldiers at the base as part of the international coalition fighting the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria.

India

India has advised its nationals to avoid all non-essential travel to Iraq until further notice.

Those already in the country have been told to be alert and avoid travelling around the country.

New Zealand

New Zealand's acting prime minister, Winston Peters, expressed concern over the escalation in hostilities between Iran and the US.

"Now is the time for restraint and de-escalation, and for diplomacy to take over....the government has been informed that all New Zealand personnel are as safe as they can be in these developing circumstances," Peters said.

New Zealand has 50 military personnel in Iraq, where Iran attacked two bases on Wednesday. Camp Taji, where most of those personnel are stationed, was not attacked, Peters said


SOURCE: AL JAZEERA AND NEWS AGENCIES
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/01/governments-urge-diplomacy-iran-tensions-escalate-200108041741889.html

Awesome

It's alright.

Very Colourful

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Fifa bans Ghanaian referee Joseph Lamptey for life for 'match manipulation'

Ghanaian referee Joseph Lamptey
Ghanaian referee Joseph Lamptey has been banned for life by Fifa
Ghanaian referee Joseph Lamptey has been banned for life by Fifa for what it calls "match manipulation".

The ban results from a penalty he awarded to South Africa in a 2-1 win over Senegal in a 2018 World Cup qualifier in November.

He penalised Kalidou Koulibaly for handball, but replays showed the ball hit his knee.

Football's world governing body says it will give more details "once the decision becomes final and binding".

Lamptey can now appeal to Fifa and the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

One of his assistants, David Laryea, also from Ghana, had charges against him dismissed by Fifa's disciplinary committee.

The win for South Africa left them in second place in the four-team group after two matches, with Senegal in third.

Lamptey, who also officiated at the Rio Olympics last year, declined BBC Sport's invitation to comment, saying he would do so later.

The Senegal Football Federation (FSF), who made a complaint to Fifa over Lamptey, is happy with the decision.

"Today there are many reasons to be happy about this decision - a decision that will be remembered as being significant but will also warn everybody that they are being watched," FSF vice-president Abdoulaye Sow told BBC Sport.

"All cheating and stealing will be punished according to its gravity.

"Fifa has clearly struck a big blow and has promised in its decision to talk again about the match when the decision is final and binding."

http://m.bbc.com/sport/football/39327805

Cancer ... July 7

Not all Mr man.Read numbers 2 and 5 again

ValentineMary:
All claim to have visions from the same deity yet they have parallel teachings. They buy private jets at the expense of their members suffering. And yet they are celebrated. For what exactly spreding a jewish myth?

You can say that again. We rock!!!

TrapQueen77:
that's amazing!

Birthday mate

mccoyjimi:
wow
mine is July 7th

July 7th also

TrapQueen77:
mine on 7....when is urz?

I'm good. Thanks

ebbybest:
Am fyn and you?

Yeah.
How are you today?

ebbybest:
Really?

Cool

ebbybest:
an Igbo man, and an Anambarian

Funny you

ForeverYoung197:
Its always the same like the other weekends

Thanks.
How's the weekend in your area?

ForeverYoung197:
Nice.

Yeah it is.

ForeverYoung197:
Is 707 means July 7?

July 7th. Lagos

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Okay. I've heard you

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