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Chile to amend constitution, a key demand of protesters
Chile has announced it will move to draft a new constitution and replace one dating back to the Augusto Pinochet dictatorship — a key demand of protesters who have rocked the country for three weeks.
Police evacuate 1,600 migrants from Paris tent camps
The French police in Paris cleared two migrant camps in the northern part of the city and the inner suburb of Saint-Denis on Thursday.
Helicopter carrying Bolivian leader makes emergency landing
An helicopter carrying Bolivia’s President Evo Morales made an emergency landing Monday due to a mechanical problem, the military said, raising suspicions among his supporters after opponents vowed to oust him.
Chile protests: More than 1 million join in call for change of government
The ongoing protests in Chile took a form on Friday afternoon when more than one million Chileans took people stormed the Chile capital city, Santiago’s streets.
Nigeria’s borders must be protected – minister
Interior Minister Rauf Aregbesola has said the loyalty of Nigerians to the country is non-negotiable.
Paris police attacker had colleague details on USB key
The Paris police employee who killed four colleagues at the force’s headquarters had a USB key with details on dozens of officers, raising fears he intended to pass them to other radicalised Islamists, a French daily reported Tuesday.
French minister rejects resignation calls over police killings
France’s Interior Minister rejected opposition calls for his resignation on Sunday but acknowledged opportunities had been missed to prevent the killing of four police personnel by a radicalised colleague.
Hunt for motive of staffer who killed four at Paris police HQ
Investigators combed an IT staffer’s computer Friday for clues as to why he stabbed four colleagues to death at police headquarters in Paris, as his wife said he had been “agitated” before going on the rampage with a kitchen knife.
France pays tribute to former president Jacques Chirac
France’s National Assembly and Senate stood in silence on Thursday to mark the death of former president Jacques Chirac.
Why Senate is summoning interior, police affairs ministers
The Senate has resolved to invite the Ministers of Police Affairs, Muhammadu Maigari Dingyadi and Interior Minister, Rauf Aregbesola, over the deteriorating conditions of police colleges across the country.
Tourist boat capsizes in Senegal, killing four
Four people died after a boat carrying dozens of tourists capsized during heavy storms in Senegal, authorities and emergency services said Tuesday.
VP Osinbajo to deliver UNIOSUN 8th convocation lecture
Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, will deliver University of Osun 8th convocation lecture slated for Sept. 21, Prof. Laboode Popoola, the Vice Chancellor of the University has said.
Italy allows rescue ship to disembark migrants in Lampedusa
Italy has agreed to allow rescue ship Ocean Viking to disembark 82 migrants in the southern port of Lampedusa, the SOS Mediterranee charity which runs the vessel said Saturday.
US visa reciprocity fee remains for now – embassy
The newly introduced reciprocity fee on approved US visas will remain in force until the embassy in Nigeria receives official diplomatic communications from the federal government on a new fee schedule for Americans seeking US visas.
Afghan president’s main challenger ready to quit
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani’s main challenger in September’s election has said he is ready to abandon his bid for power for the sake of peace.
Tanzania to send back Burundi refugees from October 1
Tanzania on Tuesday announced it would send back all Burundian refugees on its soil from October 1, saying it was working with the UN to secure their return.
G7 protesters throw stones, French police respond with tear gas
Clashes broke out on Saturday between several hundred protesters and security forces near the location of the G7 summit in Biarritz, southern France.
More migrants evacuated from Spanish rescue ship ‘Open Arms’
Three people who suffered “medical complications which require specialised care” and an escort were brought ashore late on Thursday, Proactiva Open Arms, which is waiting for permission from Rome to dock in Lampedusa, said on Twitter.
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Bayern confirm interim coach to stay on as manager
Bayern Munich are set to stick with temporary manager Hansi Flick, though it is unclear whether he will be given the role on a permanent basis.
Councillor remanded in prison for allegedly stripping woman in public
A local lawmaker in Akwa Ibom state, has been remanded in prison for allegedly assaulting a woman and stripping her naked.
Kogi guber: PDP chides APC over ‘attack’ on Seyi Makinde, Musa Wada, others
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has berated the All Progressives Congress, APC, for allegedly sending armed thugs to invade the venue of the meeting of its leaders, including Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and the PDP candidate, Engr. Musa Wada, in Lokoja ahead of today’s governorship election in Kogi state.
Lionel Messi scores on his return as Argentina beat Brazil
Lionel Messi scores on his return to the national team as Argentina beat Brazil 1-0 in an international friendly match at the King Saudi University Stadium on Friday night.
Victor Moses may return to Chelsea in January as Fenerbahce plot contract termination
Nigeria winger Victor Moses could return to Chelsea in January transfer window as Fenerbahce seem keen to end his disappointing loan spell.
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Bolivia’s Morales departs for exile in Mexico
Evo Morales, Bolivia’s first indigenous president departed Monday for exile in Mexico, leaving behind a country in turmoil after his abrupt resignation as president.
Atletico Madrid star Diego Costa ruled out for three months
Diego Costa has been diagnosed with a cervical disc herniation in a fresh blow to goal-shy Atletico Madrid.
Another petrol tanker falls in Anambra
There was tension on Saturday morning in Awka, Anambra state when a long tanker conveying petrol to one of the filling stations fell to a gutter.
Opera launches News Hub
Opera, Norwegian internet browser developer, has announced the launch of Opera News Hub, a new online media platform for Nigerian authors and bloggers.
FEC observe a minute silence for Tam David West
About 26 ministers were in attendance including Finance, Budget and National Planning, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Environment, Foreign Affairs, Aviation, Information and Culture, Water Resources, Interior, Youth and Sports, Trade and Investment, Science and Technology, Transport, Women Affairs among others.