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Nextdoor scrambles to address QAnon after Capitol attack
For months, Nextdoor moderators have struggled with the challenge of addressing QAnon content on its neighborhood sites — but after last week’s deadly attack on the Capitol, the pressure between moderators and the company’s policy team may have reached a breaking point.
China donates more coronavirus materials, malaria drugs to Nigeria
With the second wave of the COVID-19 rising worldwide, Chinese Consulate General, together with a Chinese conglomerate, Guangdong New South Group, recently donated COVID-19 materials and anti-malaria drugs worth N27 to both Ogun State government and local communities.
How we beheaded vigilante men, took their heads round our community – suspects
Residents of Rumuodogbo community in Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers State can now sleep with their eyes closed, as operatives of the Force Intelligence Response Team, IRT, have arrested three members of a notorious kidnap gang terrorizing the community and Port Harcourt city.
Okada riders attack Lagos task force officers on Apapa-Oshodi expressway
Riders of commercial motorbikes popularly referred to as Okada, and law enforcement agents, clashed in the 2nd Rainbow area, along the Apapa-Oshodi expressway on Tuesday, November 17, 2020.
US panel wants India on religious freedom blacklist
A US government panel on Tuesday called for India to be put on a religious freedom blacklist over a “drastic” downturn under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, triggering a sharp rebuttal from New Delhi.
India, Pakistan ease restrictions for some small businesses amid lockdown
The Indian government allowed a limited reopening of shops in neighborhoods and residential areas from Saturday, more than a month after the nation went into lockdown to curb the spread of the coronavirus, officials said.
Uber drives up carpool pricing, Chicago data reveals
How much ride-hailing companies Uber and Lyft charge customers throughout a day is one of the most closely held secrets in Silicon Valley.
Sikiru Osinowo: I’ll give my four years salaries to my constituents
Lagos East Senatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Mr. Sikiru Osinowo, has promised to donate his entire salaries for four years to the party, women and youths within his Senatorials district, should he wins the 2019 general elections.
Japan struggles to deliver relief to victims of worst floods in decades
Japan struggled on Tuesday to restore utilities after its worst weather disaster in 36 years killed 155 people, with survivors facing health risks from broiling temperatures and a lack of water, while rescuers kept up a grim search for victims.
From teen poverty to NBA stardom, LeBron James lives Hollywood tale
LeBron James has already beaten the odds just by rising from the poor son of a single teenage mother to become one of the world’s highest paid sports superstars.
Dangerous ‘laze’ forms as Hawaii volcano lava reaches ocean
Two lava flows "reached the ocean along the southeast Puna coast overnight," on Hawaii's Big Island, the US Geological Survey, which monitors volcanoes and earthquakes worldwide, said in a statement Sunday.
Guinness Nigeria signs MoU with Wecyclers on waste management
To reduce environmental impact across its operations and throughout its supply chain, Guinness Nigeria Plc., has partnered with Wecyclers, a for-profit social enterprise that promotes environmental sustainability, socioeconomic development, and community health to support its waste management agenda.
Gains by Kano, Buhari’s vote bank, secure political base
As President Muhammadu Buhari embarks on a two-day visit to Kano, his strongest political base this week, a simple question the Kano man or woman should answer for himself/herself is: How well did you fare in two years, six months after Muhammadu Buhari took power?
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2023: South-East, South-South should negotiate now – PANDEF
The Pan Niger Delta Forum, on Saturday, urged the South-South and the South-East geopolitical zones to quickly meet and reach a resolution on the region to produce the next president by 2023.
Kaduna CPFN chair: Bishop Kukah spoke minds of majority of Nigerians
Chairman, Christian Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (CPFN), Kaduna State chapter, Pastor Shola Olatunbosun has said that the Christmas outburst on the state of the nation by the Bishop of Sokoto Catholic Diocese, Matthew Kukah, was in order because he spoke the minds of majority of Nigerians.
NCPC boss: Nigeria needs holistic dialogue, awareness for enduring peace, unity
The Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Christian Pilgrims Commission (NCPC), Rev. Yakubu Pam, said holistic approach with regards to awareness creation and dialogue with various critical stakeholders is necessary to achieving enduring peace and unity in the country.
Umar Sadiq grabs brace in Almeria’s Copa del Rey win vs Deportivo Alaves
Umar Sadiq scored two goals as Almeria cruised into the next round of the Copa del Rey with a 5-0 victory over Deportivo Alaves on Saturday.
Onyeka Onwenu: Fela wanted to marry me but …
The ‘elegant stallion’ as she is fondly called, recalled noticing some of Fela’s wives who were dancers, looking at her with scorn and whispering behind her, while she waited at the club to see him. When she pointed this out to him and told him that she couldn’t possibly join his harem because she was a possessive lover and would not be able to cope as an appendage, Fela laughed at her.
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WHO: 90m confirmed coronavirus cases worldwide
The number of COVID-19 cases worldwide has surpassed 90 million, reaching 90,054,813 as of Wednesday, according to the latest numbers from the World Health Organisation (WHO)
Uganda’s Yoweri Museveni in commanding election lead, rival alleges fraud
Uganda’s long-time leader Yoweri Museveni held a commanding lead in a presidential election according to partial results on Saturday morning, with final results expected later in the day, though his main rival Bobi Wine alleged widespread fraud.
French warplanes fly over Central African Republic amid rebel offensives
Rebels attacked two towns in the Central African Republic on Saturday as French warplanes flew over in an apparent attempt to deter an advance on the capital after a disputed election.
Twitter suspends accounts of Colombian FARC dissidents
Twitter has suspended accounts linked to FARC dissidents, shortly after Colombian police requested they be taken down for inciting violence.
FA Cup draws in full
There was no doubt about what the biggest draw of the fourth round was as Manchester United will host Liverpool, while Manchester City will travel to League Two side Cheltenham Town.