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The Nigeria Police Force says its investigation shows that Boko Haram, Ansaru and other terror groups are getting support from some Nigerians.

#EndSARS: IGP orders clampdown on hoodlums

Guinean President Alpha Conde declared Wednesday that he would seek a third term in elections on October 18, confirming long-expected plans that have already triggered deadly unrest.

Guinea’s president wins controversial third term

Kwara State Governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq has imposed a 24-hour curfew on the State.

#EndSARS: Kwara governor imposes 24-hour curfew

Poland’s President Andrzej Duda has tested positive for coronavirus, an aide said on Saturday, as the country faces a record rise in cases.

Poland’s president tests positive for coronavirus

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James Lalu, The Executive Secretary of National Commission for Persons with Disability, said the commission would work with the Nigeria Para-Soccer Federation (NPF) to make the sport an international game.

We will make para-soccer an international sport – official

The troops of Operation Fire Ball have inflicted heavy casualty on Boko Haram-Islamic States for West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists killing 16 in recent encounters in North East theatre of operation.

Troops eliminate terrorists, destroy gun trucks, recover arms

Samsung Electronics chairman Lee Kun-hee, who transformed the South Korean firm into a global tech titan, died at the age of 78 on Sunday, the company said.

Samsung Electronics supremo Lee Kun-hee passes on at 78

Spartak Moscow's summer signing Victor Moses has dedicated his first Russian Premier League goal to End SARS protesters in Nigeria.

Victor Moses dedicates first Russian Premier League goal to #EndSARS protesters

Inspector-General of Police Mohammed Adamu

#EndSARS: Reps committee visits IGP, seeks justice

Christian Association of Nigeria | CAN

Official: No fire outbreak at CAN national secretariat

Marcus Rashford launches petition calling on UK government to take more...

business

Samsung Electronics chairman Lee Kun-hee, who transformed the South Korean firm into a global tech titan, died at the age of 78 on Sunday, the company said.

Samsung Electronics supremo Lee Kun-hee passes on at 78

EEDC: Unsafe environment disrupts electricity supply

Access Bank Plc has urged its customers and the general public to disregard social media report of its shutting 340 branches nationwide.

Access Bank announces N50 billion interest-free loan for businesses

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) as said that its staff in Jos Branch, on Tuesday averted what would have been another major fire disaster in the country.

Central bank releases framework for financing of mass metering

The use of child labour has risen in cocoa farms in Ghana and Ivory Coast over the past decade despite industry promises to reduce it, academics said on Monday, largely supporting earlier findings that were questioned by both states.

Child labour rising in West Africa cocoa farms despite efforts –...

Arik Air is pleased to announce the resumption of flight operations in and out of Murtala Muhammed Airport Ikeja,

#EndSARS: Arik resumes flight operations in Lagos

A sign marks a rendezvous location for Lyft and Uber users at San Diego State University in San Diego, California, U.S., May 13, 2020. REUTERS-Mike Blake-File Photo

Uber, Lyft lose appeal in case classifying California drivers as employees

The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has confirmed that dialogue in national transformation at this year’s economic summit will focus on job creation, youth empowerment and entrepreneurship.

#EndSARS: Nigeria Economic Summit postponed indefinitely

sports

Premier League side Manchester United have reportedly joined the growing list of clubs aiming to sign Spanish international Adama Traore.

Manchester United join race to sign Spanish international

Ajax’s 13-0 win over VVV-Venlo broke the Amsterdam giants’ own record for the biggest win in Eredivisie history

Ajax hammer VVV-Venlo in record 13-0 win

Cristiano Ronaldo returned to training with Juventus in Turin on Tuesday after an absence of over two months because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Cristiano Ronaldo reacts to Real Madrid win in El-Clasico

Thomas Mueller - Germany

Thomas Mueller’s form fuels calls for Germany recall

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says Paul Pogba is still not fully fit but backed the Manchester United midfielder to “get better and better” after the dramatic 3-2 win at Brighton and Hove Albion.

Manchester United to switch to exciting new formation vs Chelsea

Manchester United are still searching for a centre forward (number nine) despite having recently extended Odion Ighalo’s loan deal.

Odion Ighalo set for UEFA Champions League debut

Liverpool forward Sadio Mane had an ice pack on his leg after he was substituted in the second half against Ajax.

Jurgen Klopp: Why Sadio Mane had an ice pack on his...

Galatasaray manager Fathi Terim admits It was not easy to compete with 10-men after Oghenekaro Etebo was sent off in Monday night 2-1 home defeat to Alanyaspor.

Galatasaray boss blames Peter Etebo’s red card for defeat to Alanyaspor

technology

The Lagos State Commissioner for Science and Technology, Hakeem Fahm, on Saturday, debunked the news that the state government´s website had been hacked.

Lagos government website not hacked – official

Instant messaging app, Telegram, has launched a video call service as part of activities marking its seventh anniversary.

Italian authorities investigate deepfake bots on Telegram

Images beamed back to ground control revealed it caught more material than scientists anticipated and was spewing excess of flaky asteroid rocks into space.

NASA probe leaking asteroid samples due to jammed door

A security researcher claims he hacked President Donald Trump’s Twitter account earlier this month, guessing that his password was “maga2020!” and possibly posting a tweet where Trump appeared to take a satirical article seriously.

Twitter, White House deny claims that researcher hacked Donald Trump’s account

The Lagos State Commissioner for Science and Technology, Hakeem Fahm, on Saturday, debunked the news that the state government´s website had been hacked.

Lagos government website not hacked – official

For years, the best defense against cyberthreats has been a virtual private network (VPN).

How to choose the best VPN in 2020

ALTON apologises for network disruption

Facebook on Tuesday said the coronavirus pandemic has users flocking to its services while it undermines ad revenue on which the world’s biggest social network depends.

Facebook moderators pressured to return to office despite virus concerns

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President Muhammadu Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari’s speech – full text

#EndSARS: The generation that said ‘Enough’

Nigeria@60: We stand on the threshold of history

3. The truce-seeking trip of President Muhammadu Buhari to the Malian capital of Bamako on Thursday ended without a deal to soothe the country’s escalating political crisis.

President Buhari focused on nation building and unity of Nigeria

Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC)

The cesspool of corruption called NDDC