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Five killed in Myanmar as troops open fire on protesters
Myanmar troops fired at anti-coup protesters on Wednesday, killing at least five people and wounding several, media said, as activists defied a bloody crackdown and internet blockade by the ruling junta.
Angela Merkel rejects move to ease lockdown
Germany is waiting to see if Chancellor Angela Merkel will follow through after she rejected some state leaders’ efforts to ease a nationwide coronavirus lockdown designed to contain a severe third wave of infections.
South Africa’s bruising fight for free education
When South African student Itumeleng Chalele left his hometown of Qwaqwa -- once a tribal "bantustan" where blacks were contained during apartheid -- he was bursting with hope.
Nigeria records highest power transmission of 5,615.40MW
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) says the power sector has recorded an all-time national peak of 5,615.40MW.
#EndSARS: Court orders central bank to unfreeze 20 protesters accounts
The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to unfreeze the accounts of 20 #EndSARS protesters targeted by the apex bank in the wake of the nationwide demonstrations last year.
Nigerian government berates Amnesty International over call for service chiefs’ prosecution
Speaking on “Politics Nationwide,” a Radio Nigeria programme monitored by newsmen on Tuesday in Abuja, Mohammed said the global human rights protection organisation should “shut up because it had no proof of crimes committed by the Nigerian military’’.
Annual pro-gun event at Virginia fizzles in wake of U.S. Capitol siege
Only a few dozen gun-rights activists converged on the Virginia state capital on Monday for an annual demonstration that typically draws thousands, with this year’s protests dampened by tensions in the wake of the Jan. 6 siege of the U.S. Capitol.
Coronavirus: UNICEF laments closure of schools
The United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF, says closure of schools due to the COVID-19 pandemic will impact negatively on the development, safety and wellbeing of children globally, noting that schools are not drivers of the viral disease.
Nigerian government says obtaining NIN by BVN is not enough
Generating your National Identification Number (NIN) automatically, because you once went through the rigours that came with obtaining a Bank Verification Number (BVN), isn't enough to stop your phone line from being blocked, according to the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC).
Power transmission hits new peak of 5,584mw
Twenty four hours after the Nigerian power sector achieved a milestone in wheeled electricity supply in the country, the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), has disclosed that the industry has once again successfully transmitted another all-time peak of 5,584.40MW.
UK stocks sink as government widens strict coronavirus lockdowns
British stocks ended lower on Wednesday, reversing early gains as fears over a fast-spreading new strain of the coronavirus led to most of the country being placed under tighter restrictions, even as Britain approved AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine.
Israel announces third nationwide coronavirus lockdown
Israel announced Thursday that it will impose a nationwide lockdown from next week, its third of the Covid-19 pandemic, just days after it began vaccinations against the virus.
Governor Bello: Buying coronavirus vaccines is misplaced priority for Nigeria
Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello, has once again expressed his disagreement with the Federal Government's public health response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
South Korea confirms second highly pathogenic bird flu case from farm
South Korea on Wednesday confirmed another highly pathogenic avian influenza (AI) case from a local poultry farm, sparking further concerns over possible nationwide transmission of the disease.
#EndSARS: Court grants central bank’s request to freeze account of protest promoters
The Governor of the apex bank, Godwin Emefiele, had on Tuesday, October 20, filed an ex-parte court application to freeze the accounts of 19 individuals and a public affairs company adjudged to be mastermind of the recent nationwide protests against police brutality in Nigeria.
Greece orders nationwide virus lockdown
Greece has ordered a three-week nationwide lockdown to help contain a dramatic resurgence of COVID-19 infections. It is the second shutdown this year after a sudden surge in infections this week.
APC takes delivery of membership registration materials
Receiving the items on behalf of the party, Chairman of the APC Caretaker/Extra-Ordinary National Convention Planning Committee, Mai Mala Buni, said the party will roll out a time table for the commencement of the exercise as soon as the full consignment was received.
NBTE approves two new courses for Bauchi polytechnic
The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) has approved two new programmes for the Bauchi State Abubakar Tatari Ali Polytechnic.
NYSC deploys 650 corps members to Kaduna
After many months of skeletal services due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has deployed a total of 650 prospective corps members to Kaduna State.
US election: Voters favour Joe Biden on virus, Donald Trump on economy – AP Votecast
Voters in the U.S. presidential election faced a public health crisis and a wounded economy, but neither candidate emerged as the clear choice to handle both of those issues, according to AP Votecast.
#EndSARS: Groups embark on reconciliatory visit to affected states
African Children Talent Discovery Foundation (ACTDF), an NGO, in Collaboration with Nigerians in Diaspora Mentoring Corp (NidMeCorp) have began nationwide reconciliatory visits to some states affected by the EndSARS protest.
Nigerian minister says it’s unclear who shot protesters in Lagos
"Hoodlums" wearing military uniforms may have shot Nigerian protesters campaigning against police brutality and it was too soon to tell if soldiers were involved, the country's attorney general said on Monday.
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Eight family members killed in Afghanistan mosque shooting
Eight members of the same family were gunned down in an attack on a mosque in eastern Afghanistan, officials said Sunday.
Lothar Matthaus: Julian Nagelsmann will replace Hansi Flick at Bayern Munich
Lothar Matthaus is convinced RB Leipzig coach Julian Nagelsmann will replace Hansi Flick at Bayern Munich.
UNESCO, TIG urge more participation in tradditional sports
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and TIGGymnastics have called for more participation in traditional sports in the country.
Kebbi secures World Bank grant for girl-child education
Governor Atiku Bagudu says his administration has secured a $70 million World Bank Grant to strengthen Adolescent Girl-Child Education.
NUJ berates media owners owing journalists’ salaries
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), on Saturday, berated media owners for their continued non-payment of journalists’ salaries in the country.
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Kim Kardashian, Kanye West file for joint custody of children
Reality TV star Kim Kardashian and rapper Kanye West are parting ways after seven years of staying married to each other.
Nigerian government to launch web-based solution for project monitoring
The Minister of State, Budget and National Planning, Clem Agba, has revealed plans by the federal government to launch a web application to be christened ‘Eye-Mark’, aimed at empowering Nigerians to report any poorly executed government projects to the government.
NIPC: Lagos is seventh fastest growing city globally
The Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC) says Lagos state is the seventh fastest-growing city in the world, with the highest Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) in Nigeria.
Governor Wike: Nobody can undermine Rivers in quest for Nigeria’s presidency
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has said that anybody jostling to be president of Nigeria would also need to secure votes in Rivers to combine with either Kano or Lagos to emerge victorious.
West Brom thrash Southampton to boost survival hopes
West Bromwich Albion improved their slender hopes of avoiding relegation from the Premier League as they survived VAR controversy to beat Southampton 3-0 on Monday.