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In a demonstration to tackle the menace of ghost workers that has continue to drain the coffers of government, Bauchi State Governor, Sen Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed will hold a public parley with all the stakeholders involved in the payment of workers salaries in the state.

Bauchi governor: I’m consulting on 2023 presidency

SEC: Digital platforms will aid financial inclusion

During the press conference ahead of Italy’s clash against Wales tomorrow, Roberto Mancini shared his thoughts on the rumours linking Donnarumma with PSG. He stated that it would be ‘a good choice’ for the goalkeeper.

Italy tipped as favourite to win Euro 2020

NBA club Boston Celtics are finalizing an agreement with Brooklyn Nets assistant Ime Udoka to make him the franchise’s new coach, sources told ESPN.

Boston Celtics to appoint Nigerian as new coach

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The Nasarawa State Government has begun the vaccination of its frontline medical workers against the COVID-19 pandemic.

NPHCDA: Over 1 million Nigerian residents receive second dose of coronavirus vaccine

West Ham United defender, Angelo Ogbonna, has admitted frustration missing Italy’s Euros squad.

Euro 2020: Angelo Ogbonna frustrated by Italy snub

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the allocation of 22 3-bedroom houses to the Super Eagles Squad that won the African Cup of Nations in Tunis, Tunisia, in 1994, in fulfilment of an earlier promise by the Federal Government.

President Buhari approves 22 3-bedroom bungalows to 1994 Super Eagles squad

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

Abia: Police go unconventional, places juju in front of station

Nigeria’s flag designer, Pa Taiwo Akinkunmi, on Thursday unveiled the world largest flag in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, to break the Guinness world record.

Nigeria’s flag designer unveils world’s largest flag in Ibadan

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says an investigation is ongoing on the seized $2.8 million at Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu.

EFCC arraigns ex-banker over ‘fraudulent withdrawal’ of N3.2 million from customer’s...

Minister: Nigerian government has paid N24 billion to 413,630 beneficiaries of...

business

Total Companies in Nigeria has unveiled its corporate vision in line with the change of the Total Group to TotalEnergies. The organisation aims to produce more renewable electricity and Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) by 2030.

Total targets more renewable electricity, LNG production by 2030

A Ryanair aircraft, which was carrying Belarusian opposition blogger and activist Roman Protasevich and diverted to Belarus, where authorities detained him, lands at Vilnius Airport in Vilnius, Lithuania May 23, 2021. REUTERS-Andrius Sytas-File Photo

EU imposes first broad economic sanctions on Belarus over...

The Nigerian Railway Corporation has said its suspended Lagos-Ogun mass transit train service would resume operations on Thursday.

NBS: Rail services generated N5.7 billion revenue in over...

Akwa Ibom community wins suit against Exxon Mobil, gets N82 billion...

Nigeria’s imports from China are rising exponentially, compared to other major trading partners, including Europe, Asia and America, data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has shown.

Nigeria’s imports from China soar, exceed other major trading partners

PayPal said Friday it is raising fees for some of its newer products “to better align our pricing with the value that our products and services provide,” according to a blog post by senior vice president Dan Leberman. The changes will affect how much PayPal merchants pay per transaction, and take effect August 2nd.

PayPal raises merchant fees on some transactions

Verification: Nigeria customs threatens to detain defaulting airplanes

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.

CBN urged to capture agric graduates in anchor borrowers scheme

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The weekly virtual meeting of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) is taking place at the State House, Abuja with President Muhammadu Buhari presiding.

President Buhari approved constitution of FHA board

Oyo APC: We’re proud of Senator Ajimobi, even in death

Amnesty: Nigerian government highly sensitive to criticism

NPHCDA: Over 1 million Nigerian residents receive second dose of coronavirus vaccine

Nigeria’s flag designer unveils world’s largest flag in Ibadan

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A view shows damaged buildings and huts at the site of an attack in the village of Solhan, in Yagha province bordering Niger, Burkina Faso June 7, 2021. Burkina Faso Prime Minister's Press Service-Handout via REUTERS

Child soldiers carried out Burkina Faso massacre

Helicopter crash kills 10 soldiers in Kenya

South African president pleads for his missing iPad on live TV

Ethiopia strike on Tigray market targeted rebels – army spokesperson

Russians nationals detained in Chad desert say they are tourists

world

A handout picture provided by Saudi Ministry of Media on August 2, 2020 shows Muslim pilgrims circumambulating around the Kaaba, Islam’s holiest shrine, at the centre of the Grand Mosque in the holy city of Mecca, while mask-clad and along specific pre-ordained rings as measures due to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, on the final day of the annual Muslim Hajj pilgrimage. – Massive crowds in previous years triggered deadly stampedes during the ritual, but this year only up to 10,000 Muslims are taking part after millions of international pilgrims were barred because of the covid-19 pandemic crisis. (Photo by – / Saudi Ministry of Media / AFP)

Saudi Arabia bars South Africans from 2021 Hajj pilgrimage

German chancellor maintains opposition to patent waivers for coronavirus vaccines

Russia to Britain: Do not provoke us again in Black Sea

U.S. no longer sees Taiwan as a problem in China ties – official

Former Philippines leader dies of renal disease

sports

West Ham United defender, Angelo Ogbonna, has admitted frustration missing Italy’s Euros squad.

Euro 2020: Angelo Ogbonna frustrated by Italy snub

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the allocation of 22 3-bedroom houses to the Super Eagles Squad that won the African Cup of Nations in Tunis, Tunisia, in 1994, in fulfilment of an earlier promise by the Federal Government.

President Buhari approves 22 3-bedroom bungalows to 1994 Super...

UEFA has confirmed that the away goals rule will be abolished from Europea competitons and will be put into place from the 2021-22 season.

UEFA abolishes away goals rule in Champions League, Europa...

Arsenal don’t have an agreement to let Hector Bellerin go yet, but Unai Emery is a huge admirer and Villarreal are looking at a deal for him.

Unai Emery ‘huge admirer’ of Hector Bellerin as Villarreal pursue deal

Chelsea have become the latest Premier League side to show an interest in Real Sociedad and Sweden striker, Alexander Isak, according to reports in Spain.

Chelsea set to meet £60 million exit clause for Euro 2020...

Wales have progressed into the round of 16 at this year’s Euros despite a 1-0 defeat to Italy at the Stadio Olimpico on Sunday.

Euro 2020: Wales qualify for knockout stage despite defeat to Italy

Former Ghana international Patrick Nyarko has been hired as an assistant coach for Chicago Fire FC's U19 team.

Chicago Fire FC hires ex-Ghana star Patrick Nyarko as coach

The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) is enmeshed in another $150,000 scandal as grant received from World Athletic to assist the Federation in the hosting of the 21st African Championships in Athletics held in Asaba in August 2018,

AFN chief: Lagos ready for open athletics championships

technology

Microsoft is bringing Android apps to Windows 11. The software giant revealed its surprise Windows 11 addition during its special Windows event today

Microsoft brings Android apps to Windows 11

Google is announcing today that it is delaying its plans to phase out third-party cookies in the Chrome browser until 2023, a year or so later than originally planned.

Google delays blocking third party cookies in Chrome until...

Founders of Africrypt, a cryptocurrency trading platform, Ameer and Raees Cajee, have reportedly vanished with Bitcoin worth $3.6 billion from their cryptocurrency investment platform.

South African crypto traders ‘vanish’ with $3.6 billion bitcoin

Founders of Africrypt, a cryptocurrency trading platform, Ameer and Raees Cajee, have reportedly vanished with Bitcoin worth $3.6 billion from their cryptocurrency investment platform.

South African crypto traders ‘vanish’ with $3.6 billion bitcoin

A screen grab from alalamtv.net shows a notice saying the website has been seized by the United States government as part of law enforcement action, as seen June 22, 2021. REUTERS

U.S. blocks websites linked to Iranian disinformation

YouTube has suspended Donald Trump’s channel for seven days, saying content had violated its policies on inciting violence. Lucy Nicholson-Reuters

YouTube to bring picture-in-picture to iPhones and iPads

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.

Nigeria could launch pilot digital currency by year-end – central bank

Microsoft is bringing Android apps to Windows 11. The software giant revealed its surprise Windows 11 addition during its special Windows event today

Microsoft brings Android apps to Windows 11

opinion

A President’s ‘missing’ iPad and other perils

INEC polling units and the future of elections

Dr. Timi Olubiyi, an Entrepreneurship & Business Management expert with a Ph.D. in Business Administration from Babcock University Nigeria.

Agriculture and Food Processing in Nigeria: A system ripe for transformation

Niran Adedokun

Who says Buhari is not in full control?

Interviewing President Buhari