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Facebook removes Donald Trump post for violating coronavirus misinformation rules
Facebook on Wednesday took down a post by U.S. President Donald Trump, which the company said violated its rules against sharing misinformation about the coronavirus.
Donald Trump gives Microsoft 45 days to seal TikTok deal
President Donald Trump only agreed to allow Microsoft to negotiate the acquisition of popular short-video app TikTok if it could secure a deal in 45 days, three people familiar with the matter said on Sunday.
Florida teen arrested as mastermind of Twitter hack
A Florida teen was identified Friday as the mastermind of a scheme earlier this month that commandeered Twitter accounts of prominent politicians, celebrities and technology moguls and scammed people around the globe out of more than $100,000 in Bitcoin. Two other men were also charged in the case.
US borrows $3 trillion as coronavirus bites harder
The U.S. Treasury announced its borrowing will reach a record $3 trillion in the current quarter, as the coronavirus batters the economy and government spending increased, including through massive stimulus programmes.
Global coronavirus deaths top 170 000
The coronavirus pandemic has killed more than 170 000 people globally, close to two-thirds of them in hardest-hit Europe, according to an AFP tally on Tuesday at 09:35 (GMT).
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PTF: Coronavirus positive cases gradually coming down
Dr Sani Aliyu, the Coordinator, Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19, has said that positive cases of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) gradually coming down as the daily results now revolves around 400.
Liverpool complete signing of Konstantinos Tsimikas
Liverpool have completed the signing of Olympiakos defender Konstantinos Tsimikas.
Lagos petrol tanker drivers suspend strike
The National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers has suspended its strike in Lagos State.
APC pleads with Anambra governor to reinstate suspended monarch
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Anambra chapter, has pleaded with Gov. Willie Obiano of Anambra to reinstate Traditional Ruler Peter Uyanwa of Ukwulu community of Dunukofia Council Area of the state, suspended late July.
El Salvador to give immunity passport to those who recovered from coronavirus
President Nayib Bukele on Monday announced that El Salvador will give immunity passports to people who have recovered from COVID-19.
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Edo guber: Comrade Oshiomhole does not control police, Godwin Obaseki must explain Assembly tussle...
The All Progressives Congress, APC, governorship candidate in Edo State, Osagie Ize-Iyamu on Thursday declared that Adams Oshiomhole, an ex-National Chairman of APC does not control the police.
Israel to begin tests of coronavirus vaccine in October – official
Israeli Defence Minister Benny Gantz said on Thursday that clinical trials of a COVID-19 vaccine on humans would begin after the Jewish holidays in October.
Telco pledges N300 million to combat coronavirus in Nigeria
Airtel Nigeria says it will spend N300 million to support the fight against COVID-19 pandemic, as part of the activities to mark a decade of doing successful business in Nigeria.
Arsenal offer to pay off Mesut Ozil contract
Arsenal are ready to reach an agreement over Mesut Ozil’s £18m contract nightmare, the UK Mirror reports.
Senate queries N1.121 billion spent by NDDC IMC on public communication
The Senate has raised the alarm over the N1.121 billion spent by Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, on Public Communication.