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Lebanon said it confirmed 1,006 new novel coronavirus cases and 11 deaths from the disease in 24 hours, in a new record for the crisis-hit country. The figures from the health ministry brought Lebanon's total tally since February to 29,303 Covid-19 cases, including 297 deaths. One man’s journey to heal the scars of Beirut’s blast Outgoing health minister Hamad Hassan told television channel Al Jadeed he had called for authorities to impose a new two-week lockdown to combat the virus' spread. Cases have spiked in the aftermath of a massive explosion at the Beirut port on August 4 that killed more than 190 people and overwhelmed the capital's health services with thousands of wounded. Follow us on twitter (ajuede.com) or on Instagram (ajuedeman) for details of the global situation presently.

SARS Invade #IPOB Family Meeting Venue,Unit 3 Zone 2 Sunlight Estate Obigbo,Igwuocha (Rivers State). One Person Sustaining Bullet Wound & Two Persons Missing. Follow us on twitter (ajuede.com) or on Instagram (ajuedeman) for details of the global situation presently.

Thunder on Saturday evening reportedly struck dead 15 cows at the outskirt of Ikogosi Ekiti community, Ekiti West Local Government area of Ekiti State. The incident, according to Asaoye of Ikogosi, Chief Ayo Ademilua, was a natural occurrence, which he said was strange in the town. Speaking with journalists via telephone on Sunday, Ademilua revealed that the incident happened at the Ikogosi Warm Spring site along Ipole -Ekiti road. Ikogosi warm spring has been a notable recreational and tourist centre, where warm and cold spring converge. The chief said the thunder was said to have struck during a torrential downpour that started around 4:00pm and ended at 6:02pm. “The whole town shook when the thunder struck. Later, some commuters coming into town and those returning home from their farmlands saw the Fulani herders who disclosed that it was thunder that killed the cattle.” Also speaking on the novel incident, the Onikogosi of Ikogosi Ekiti, Oba Abiodun Olorunnisola , alleged that the

e United Kingdom has congratulated Godwin Obaseki on his re-election as governor of Edo State. The British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Catriona Laing, congratulated Obaseki in a tweet on Sunday. She also commended the people for a credible electoral process in the state. Laing also expressed gratitude to civil society organisations, who monitored the election and their contribution towards ensuring a peaceful exercise. "Congratulations @GovernorObaseki  @PastorIzeIyamu @inecnigeria on #EdoDecides2020. @UKinNigeria team observed credible process and commend both candidates for encouraging peace. Thanks to civil society partners @YIAGA @SituationRoomNg @cleenfoundation for their invaluable work," she tweeted. Follow us on twitter (ajuede.com) or on Instagram (ajuedeman) for details of the global situation presently.

Dozens of hassidic residents of Bnei Brak protested the restrictions on the number of people who can pray in synagogues on Sunday, according to Ynet News. Protesters also demanded that residents of the city who spent the holiday elsewhere be allowed to return.  Follow us on twitter (ajuede.com) or on Instagram (ajuedeman) for details of the global situation presently.

Former President Goodluck Jonathan says the re-elected governor of Edo State, Mr Godwin Obaseki, must ensure that he governs all people of his state without any partisan bias.  Dr Jonathan who made the admonition in a series of tweets on Sunday congratulated the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party and also congratulated the electoral umpire for overseeing the polls successfully. The former president was of the opinion that democracy can only be consolidated to promote good governance in Nigeria and Africa when elections become credible, transparent, and truly represent the wish of the voters. Below are the tweets as posted by Dr. Jonathan, via his official Twiter handle. Follow us on twitter (ajuede.com) or on Instagram (ajuedeman) for details of the global situation presently.

Candidate of the All Progressives Congress in Saturday's governorship election in Edo State, Osagie Ize-Iyamu, has faulted the process that led to the emergence of Godwin Obaseki of the Peoples Democratic Party as winner. In a post on his verified Twitter account, Ize-Iyamu claimed his supporters were prevented from voting. He said he was still studying the results along with other APC members and will announce his next move soon. “I thank and appreciate my supporters, who had to endure many evils including being prevented from voting, for their support and determination during the election. I assure you all that I am studying the results along with other party members and will announce my next move soon,” he said.  The Independent National Electoral Commission on Sunday declared Obaseki, incumbent governor of Edo, as winner of the election. Obaseki secured 307,955 votes across 18 local government areas to defeat Ize-Iyamu, who polled 223,619 votes Follow us on twitter (ajuede.com)