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Xiaomi launches $60 8K streaming box
The box has 2GB of RAM, 16GB of storage, and supports HDMI 2.1. It comes with a Bluetooth remote that offers voice control. It’s not clear exactly which services will have 8K content available, or whether there are other ways to view your own 8K files on the device.
Abia governor gives two NYSC members automatic employment
Abia State Governor Okezie Ikpeazu on Thursday gave automatic employment to two out of five 2019 Batch ‘B’ and ‘C’ corps members, who distinguished themselves during the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme.
Betty Akeredolu advocates Tele medicine for cancer patients
She said the fate of cancer control in the post COVID-19 era would be determined by the ability of medical professionals to adapt to the current realities taking advantage of Tele-medicine portals (including audio and video facilities) and sustained effective leadership and political will by cancer organisations and government, respectively.
Khloe Kardashian reveals contracted coronavirus
A sneak peek of the reality television show, Keeping Up With the Kardashians, has confirmed that Khloe Kardashian suffered from Covid-19.
Waymo partners with Daimler to develop self-driving delivery trucks
Waymo today signed a partnership with Daimler to develop autonomous trucks, the companies announced in a press release. A driverless, Waymo-powered version of Daimler’s Freightliner Cascadia will become available to U.S. customers within the next few years, with other markets and brands to follow.
Flood sacks residents of former Delta governor’s community
Residents of Agbarha-Otor, the country home of the former first civilian governor of Delta State, Olorogun Felix Ibru, were sacked from their homes on Sunday by rampaging flooding after a persistent downpour.
Screen unveils the 2020 Stars of Tomorrow
Screen International has unveiled Stars of Tomorrow 2020, its annual, eagerly anticipated talent showcase of the most exciting new actors, writers, directors, producers, and heads of department emerging across the UK and Ireland. Screen International...
Lagos Chamber backs subsidy removal, appeals to NLC on industrial action
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), has said that a reversal of the current reforms on subsidy of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) would exacerbate the challenges of the already faltering Nigerian economy.
Premier League ‘certain’ return of fans would be ‘safe’ as government ‘pause’ plans
Premier League authorities insist they are ‘certain’ that a staged return for fans is ‘safe’ as the government pauses plans to allow supporters back inside sporting stadia.
Akwa Ibom asks Nigerian government to review boundary laws to reduce conflicts
The Akwa Ibom State Government Saturday asked the federal government to review the National Boundary Commission (NBC) Act as a measure to manage raging border conflicts across the federation.
Hope and expectation as Tour de France starts in virus shadow
The Tour de France rolls out from the French Riviera on Saturday, two months later than planned and under the shadow of a coronavirus pandemic which could still shatter hopes of the world’s greatest bike race making it to the Paris finish line in three weeks’ time.
Northern governors salute Sultan of Sokoto at 64
The Northern Governors Forum has commended the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, for the peace initiatives and efforts to address illiteracy in Nigeria’s Northern region.
Kwara governor’s special adviser resigns
Special Adviser to Kwara State governor, Mallam Abdulrahman AbdulRazaq, on Health Matters, Professor Wale Suleiman, has resigned his appointment from the government.
Cross River farmer seeks governments assistance for irrigation facilities
Mr Godshill Kanjal, a farmer, has appealed to federal and state governments to assist farmers in northern Cross River with equipment for irrigation farming to cushion the current drop in rainfall.
Governor Matawalle urges Nigerians not to politicise issues of security
Gov. Bello Matawalle of Zamfara has urged Nigerians to desist from politicising issues of insecurity affecting many part of the country.
Edo guber: Why we are different from Comrade Oshiomhole, Pastor Ize-Iyamu – deputy governor
Edo State Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu has said officials of the administration of Governor Godwin Obaseki are different from former national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Comrade Adams Oshiomhole and the party’s governorship candidate, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu.
DBN: Credit Gurantee a tool for increased access to finance for MSMEs
Current realities in Nigeria including the Covid19 Pandemic has brought to light the urgent need for additional support in alleviating the financial constraints faced by MSMEs.
Steve Nicol: Thiago Alcantara wouldn’t walk into Liverpool’s starting line-up
Thiago Alcantara would be a welcome addition to a Premier League title-winning squad at Liverpool, says Steve Nicol, but the Spaniard has been warned he will not “walk into” the team at Anfield.
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NAF graduates 203 Special Forces personnel
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), on Saturday, graduated a batch of 203 Special Forces (SF), combat, search and rescue personnel in Bauchi.
Borussia Dortmund drop more points with draw at Frankfurt
With their star striker Erling Braut Haaland sidelined by injury, Borussia Dortmund dropped more Bundesliga points on Saturday when they laboured to a 1-1 draw at Eintracht Frankfurt.
Max Allegri rules out Inter and PSG and wants Premier League move
Max Allegri is clear where he wants to manage next. The former Juventus coach wants to manage in the Premier League and has ruled out other interesting offers.
U.S. Appeals Court rejects bid to block Georgia win for Joe Biden
A federal appeals court on Saturday rejected a bid by a conservative lawyer to block President-elect Joe Biden’s victory in Georgia and left in place procedures that will make it easier for voters to cast absentee ballots in January when two Senate seats are up for grabs.
Minister challenges local broadcast media to tell Nigerian story
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has challenged the Nigerian broadcast media to take the lead in telling the Nigerian story in order to guard against distortion of facts by a section of the foreign media.
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Bahrain open to imports from illegal Israeli settlements
Bahrain’s imports from Israel will not be subject to distinctions between products made within Israel and those from illegal settlements in occupied territory, the Bahraini trade minister has said, drawing a rebuke from Palestinians.
Manchester City eye Kun Aguero replacement
Manchester City are keeping a close eye on developments in Milan, where Lautaro Martinez is holding out for an extra £100,000 a week before going anywhere near a new contract at Inter.
Senate president empowers 300 less privileged couples
Senate President Ahmed Lawan on Monday inaugurated empowerment programme for 300 newly wedded couples from less privileged families in Yobe North Senatorial District.
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Elite runners brave Delhi half-marathon dubbed ‘suicidal’
Some of the world’s leading long-distance runners have participated in a half-marathon in New Delhi as India’s capital grapples with a surge in COVID-19 cases and air pollution that has recently been among the world’s worst.
Nigerian troops recover 300 cows, kill 12 bandits, arrest 8 others
The Acting Director, Defense media Operations, Brigadier General Bernard Onyeuko, told newsmen during routine updates for the month of November, at the Army Super camp 4 in Faskari, Katsina State, that four additional suspected armed robbers and three cattle rustlers were also nabbed by troops while 300 cows were recovered during the operations.