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China now requires face scans for all new mobile phone accounts
China on Sunday put into effect new regulations that require Chinese telecom carriers to scan the faces of users registering new mobile phone services, a move the government says is aimed at cracking down on fraud.
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More than one billion school children worldwide affected by coronavirus – UN chief
The coronavirus pandemic has prompted the largest educational disruption in history that has affected more than 1 billion school students worldwide, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said on Tuesday.
Akwa Ibom NUJ hails appointment of Ini Ememobong as information commissioner
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Akwa Ibom State Council, has hailed the appointment of Mr. Ini Ememobong as the new Commissioner for Information & Strategy in the State.
Chelsea in advanced talks with Real Madrid for defender
Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur and Inter Milan had all made inquiries about Reguilon this summer, but multiple sources have told ESPN that Chelsea are now favourites to land him.
Governor Wike: Godwin Obaseki resolved to quash acts of violence in Edo
Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Council for Edo 2020 gubernatorial election and Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has said the party and its candidate, Mr Godwin Obaseki, will resist plans by the All Progressives Congress (APC) to unleash mayhem on voters in the state in order to rig the forthcoming poll.
Former CBN director urges government to intensify efforts to strengthen nation’s economy
Dr Titus Okunrounmu, a former Director, Budgetary Department of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has called on the Federal Government to redouble efforts in developing the economy in order to stabilise the nation’s exchange rate.
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Soldier kills senior officer in Borno
A soldier in 202 Battalion of 21 Special Armoured Brigade Bama, Borno State, has killed an officer, Lt. Babakaka Ngorgi.
Facebook seals partnerships with music giants for video rights
Facebook has completed a series of deals for the right to show music videos, according to people familiar with the matter, vaulting the social network into a medium dominated by YouTube.
Arsenal to sell nine players after FA Cup win
Arsenal are ready to cash in on as much as nine first-team players, to raise funds for Mikel Arteta’s rebuilding project, the Daily Mail reports.
Pastor Adeboye, PFN, others welcome re-opening of worship centres
General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, Catholic Archbishop of Lagos, Most Rev. Alfred Adewale Martins, the Lagos State branch of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, PFN were the first set of Christians to welcome the re-opening of worship centres that were shot down since March this year as part of measures to arrest the spread of the dreaded coronavirus.
Rwandan president wants Arsenal to aim for ‘bigger things’ after winning record FA Cup
Rwanda President Paul Kagame has challenged Arsenal to aim for “bigger things” after beating Chelsea 2-1 to lift the FA Cup at Wembley Stadium on Saturday.