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Iranian fuel reaches Venezuelan stations as prices set to rise
Fuel shipped from Iran began arriving at Venezuela’s gasoline stations on Saturday, just hours before President Nicolas Maduro announced higher prices at the pump that are set to end more than two decades of almost-free gasoline.
Ethiopia accused by Amnesty of illegal killings, mass arrests
Ethiopian security forces used extrajudicial killings, mass arrests and torture in efforts to suppress an armed group, the Oromo Liberation Army, in 2019, Amnesty International says.
Amnesty: Boko Haram, Nigerian military ‘violate children’s rights’
Nigeria must urgently address its failure to protect and provide education to an entire generation of children in the Northeast, a region devastated by years of Boko Haram atrocities and gross violations by the military, Amnesty International warned today in a chilling new report.
Yobe cargo airport for test landing Friday
Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni has said that the newly constructed Damaturu International cargo airport would commence test landing operation on Friday.
Nigerian clubs urged to emulate Kwara United in paying players despite lockdown
Tijani Babangida has called on league clubs in Nigeria to simply take a cue from NPFL side Kwara United FC and ensure that players are paid and have their welfare taken care of despite the Covid-19 induced lockdown that halted league the league and other sporting activities.
Osaze Odemwingie to ensure his kids play for Super Eagles
Former Nigerian international Osaze Odemwingie has stated that he will help his three kids play for Nigeria even though they have bi-nationalities like him.
China ‘open’ to international effort to identify coronavirus source – minister
China is “open” to international cooperation to identify the source of the novel coronavirus, but any investigation must be led by the World Health Organization and “free of political interference”, China’s foreign minister said Sunday.
Jonathan Akpoborie: Don’t dismiss Chinedu Obasi’s bribery allegations
Ex-international, Jonathan Akpoborie, says Chinedu Obasi, who accused officials of demanding bribe from him prior to the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, should be given a chance to present his case.
Francis Uzoho wants move to bigger European club
Super Eagles goalkeeper Francis Uzoho has expressed hope of playing for a bigger club in Europe as he aims to become one of the greatest African goalkeepers.
Taiwo Awoniyi: Jurgen Klopp more than a legend at Mainz 05
Awoniyi joined the Bundesliga outfit on a season-long loan last summer after finding it difficult to break into Klopp's team at Anfield.
Iranian parliament approves virtual embassy in Jerusalem
The Iranian parliament has approved a law that will permit the creation of a virtual embassy in Jerusalem as part of measures to counter Israel.
Alexandre Lacazette facing Arsenal punishment after balloon pictures emerge
Arsenal say they are taking photos which show Alexandre Lacazette inhaling from a balloon ‘seriously’, after the France international was pictured on the front of a national newspaper on Sunday.
South Sudan registers two new coronavirus deaths
South Sudan has registered two new coronavirus deaths, just a day after recording its first virus related death.
Rwanda genocide suspect arrested in Paris region after 25 years
Rwandan genocide suspect Felicien Kabuga, who is accused of funding militias that massacred about 800,000 people, was arrested on Saturday near Paris after 25 years on the run, the French justice ministry said.
Expert identifies coronavirus psychological effects
Dr Adedotun Ajiboye, a Clinical Psychologist at the Mental Health Department, Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital, says COVID-19 pandemic and the quarantine strategies has positive and negative effects on families.
Amnesty: Some Nigerian states using mobile courts to extort citizens
Global human rights watchdog Amnesty International (AI) has raised the alarm that mobile courts are being used to extort alleged defaulters of lockdown violations in parts of the country such as Kaduna and Kano states.
Facebook, telcos plan subsea cable to connect Africa, Middle East and Europe
Facebook and a team of African and global telecom majors have struck a deal to build one of the world’s largest subsea cable networks, boosting internet availability across three continents, they said in a joint statement on Thursday.
Desire Oparanozie leaves French club after six years
Former Super Falcons captain Desire Oparanozie will be seeking a new adventure after leaving her French side Guingamp after the expiration of her contract.
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Cameroon military acknowledges soldiers arrested in Togo
Cameroon’s military says three of five men recently arrested by Togolese police and portrayed by Togolese media as notorious criminals who committed serious offenses against Togolese citizens are Cameroonian soldiers, while the other two are former convicts. The three military men stole weapons from the military headquarters in Yaoundé and went to Togo’s capital, Lomé, where they used the weapons to harass Togolese, according to Togolese police.
Israeli defense minister apologizes over Palestinian’s death
Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz apologized on Sunday for Israeli police’s shooting to death an unarmed, autistic Palestinian man in East Jerusalem on Saturday.
Lagos set to reopen economy
The Lagos State Government would soon embark on the ‘Register-to-Open Initiative’ toward the gradual reopening of the economy in the state.
Senator Ajimobi’s ex-aide defects to PDP
The candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC) for the Ibadan Southeast/Northeast Federal House of Representatives in Oyo state during the 2019 general election, Mr Deji Aboderin, has defected to the ruling People’s Democratic Party.
RRS arrests man over nude photos of Salawa Abeni
The operatives of Rapid Response Squad (RRS) has arrested a 19-year-old National Diploma holder of Yaba College of Technology, Lagos as the brain behind the blackmail of Queen Salawa Abeni with nude photographs.
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Plateau teaching hospital claims no coronavirus hazard allowance for nurses
The Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH), Tuesday explained why the nurses attached to the hospital’s Isolation centre are yet to be paid their hazard allowances for taking care of covid-19 patients in the state.
Real Madrid set to offer four players to Manchester United for Paul Pogba
Real Madrid is set to offer four players to convince Manchester United to the sale of Paul Pogba, according to report.
INEC to pilot use of electronic voting machines soon – chair
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is to pilot the use of electronic voting machines at the earliest time possible towards full introduction of electronic voting in major elections in 2021.
Nigeria invites bid for monitoring of spending of Abacha loot
The Federal Ministry of Justice on Thursday opened technical bids for Consultancy Service to monitor the implementation of Abacha loot III.
Austria gives go-ahead to crowd-free F1 races
Formula One can start its season in Austria with two races behind closed doors on July 5 and 12, the country’s health ministry said on Saturday.