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Algeria relaxes lockdown measures on eve of Ramadan
Algerian President, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, has said the government would gradually lift the lockdown measures due to an improved COVID-19 situation.
Libya’s neighbours propose tribal meeting to solve conflict
Algeria's president is proposing that Libya's tribal groups hold meetings in a neighboring country to find new solutions to the conflict tearing oil-rich Libya apart.
Algerian president appoints new premier
Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune Saturday appointed Abdelaziz Djerrad as prime minister and requested him to form a cabinet, official media reported.
The people’s revolt in Algeria and Sudan
Young people are leading a people’s revolution in Algeria and Sudan, both developments remind us forcefully of the wages of mis-governance, the power of the people to seize control of their own destiny, and the role that the youth can play in a country’s development process.
Ousted President Bouteflika asks Algerians for ‘forgiveness’
Outgoing Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika has asked his country for “forgiveness” in a letter published by the Algerian Press Service.
APC: Adams Oshiomhole’s statement on Rivers elections twisted
The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday lashed out at a section of media, accusing it of twisting the statement on the National Chairman, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole to suit what it described as a jaundiced narrative.
Report: Algeria’s embattled president to resign within days
Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika is preparing to announce his resignation this week, local media said, after weeks of popular mobilisation against his rule and calls by the military that the ailing leader is removed.
Algerian president’s party rejects his protest strategy
Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika's own party is rejecting his plans for a national conference aimed at quelling mass protests against his leadership.
Emmanuel Macron calls for ‘reasonable’ transition period in Algeria
France’s Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday said Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika’s decision to abandon his quest for a fifth term in power opened a new chapter in the country’s history.
The medical woes of Algeria’s Abdelaziz Bouteflika
Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika, who withdrew Monday from a bid to win a fifth term in office, has had persistent health woes leading to several periods in hospital over more than a decade.
Algeria’s Abdelaziz Bouteflika drops fifth term bid
Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika has postponed the 18 April presidential elections and said he will not seek a fifth term in office.
Algeria president heads to Switzerland for new medical check-up
Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika flew on Monday to Switzerland for a medical check-up, his office said, months ahead of an election with no clear successor in sight for the ailing 81-year-old.
Algerian president sacks influential police chief
Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika on Tuesday sacked the country's police chief, Abdelghani Hamel, until now seen as a likely successor to the head of state.
Turkey’s Recep Erdogan hails Algeria trade deals on Africa tour
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan welcomed the signing of trade deals with Algeria on Tuesday as he visited the country on the first leg of a tour of Africa.
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Andreas Pereira heading for medical as loan deal with Lazio agreed
Manchester United star Andreas Pereira is on his way to Rome to undergo a medical ahead of a loan move to Serie A side Lazio.
Strike suspension: NNPC chief assures labour on implementation of agreement
The Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, Mele Kyari, has commended labour leaders for suspending their planned protest and strike over hike in electricity tariff and fuel pump price.
Middlesbrough boss hails Chuba Akpom after making scoring debut
Middlesbrough manager Neil Warnock has showered encomium on Chuba Akpom after making a scoring debut for his side in their 1-1 draw against QPR, stating the goal will relieve him of pressure.
Arsenal seek to end Liverpool’s long unbeaten home streak
Arsenal will go into Monday’s clash against Liverpool with the hope to end their long unbeaten run in the Premier League at Anfield.
NWFL congratulates Governor Obaseki on Edo state re-election
The management of the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) has sent their warmest congratulations to Governor Godwin Obaseki on his re-election at the just concluded 2020 Edo State gubernatorial polls on Saturday, September 19, 2020.
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Governor Wike: Nigerian governors are chief logistics officers
Rivers State Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has berated those who still regard Governors as Chief Security Officers of their states.
PTF: Nigerian states under-testing for virus
The Federal Government has said only 12 out of 36 States are testing for COVID-19 despite support from the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), the Coalition against COVID-19 (CACOVID), the World Bank and the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), and other bodies.
Alvaro Morata lands in Turin ahead of Juventus move
Spanish striker Alvaro Morata is all set to join Juventus, his former club once again.
Thiago Silva admits Frank Lampard big influence on Chelsea choice
Thiago Silva is keen on playing for Chelsea manager Frank Lampard.
Pastor Ize-Iyamu: I didn’t beg Obaseki to return to APC
The Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu Campaign Organisation has urged the traditional media to perform due diligence in reporting events arising from Edo State, as unprofessionalism would render them as tools for PDP.