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Donald Trump considers pardoning himself, family members, close associates
US President Donald Trump has told advisers on several occasions since Election Day that he is considering giving himself a preemptive pardon and asked what the legal and political ramifications would be if did so, according to a report by the New York Times published Thursday.
Jigawa governor presents N156.5 billion 2021 budget to assembly
“Based on the aggregated proposed revenue and expenditure estimates, the 2021 Appropriation Bill is seeking the consideration of the Honorable House to appropriate the sum of 156,580 billion for the services of the Jigawa State Government during the period of January 1 to December 31, 2021.
Mexico’s legendary masked wrestlers seek new ways to keep fighting
Mexico’s famed masked wrestlers are trying to get their coronavirus-hit sport off the canvas by taking their colourful fights to a small island nestled in the heart of Mexico City’s popular Xochimilco canals.
#EndSARS: Feminist Coalition urges protesting youths to stay home, safe
The Feminist Coalition has shut down its funding operations in support of the #EndSARS protests.
FCT indigenes demand for state, more senatorial constituencies
In a memorandum submitted to the Senate Committee on Constitution Review chaired by the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo Agege, All Progressives Congress, APC, Delta Central, the indigenes under the aegis of Original Inhabitants Development Association of Abuja (OIDA) are seeking for far reaching alteration of provisions of the Constitution for actualisation of their demands.
BBC: Description of AfDB president as ‘flamboyant’ not intentional
The British Broadcasting Corporation says the description of the President of the African Development Bank, Akinwunmi Adesina, as ‘flamboyant’ was not intentional.
Recruitment: Niger police command to hold screening exercise at officers’ mess August 24
The Niger Police Command on Saturday says its screening of applicants into the Constable Cadre will hold between Aug. 24 and Sept.6 at the Police Officers’ Mess, Minna.
Recruitment: Ekiti police command announces dates for screening
The Ekiti State commissioner of police, Tunde Mobayo, has announced the dates for physical and credential screening of people of the state, particularly indigenes for constable cadre into the Nigeria Police Force.
Recruitment: Kaduna police command begins applicants’ screening August 24
The Kaduna State Police Command, on Friday said physical and credentials screening of successful applications into the Nigeria Police Force, would begin on Aug. 24, 2020 in Kaduna.
Coronavirus takes heavy toll on budgeted FIFA revenues for 2020
FIFA is now budgeting for this year’s revenues to come in a little more than half of its original projections, as a consequence of coronavirus.
US Supreme Court sets limits on SEC’s power to recover ill-gotten gains
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday placed limits on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s practice of forcing defendants to surrender profits obtained through fraud as part of its enforcement of investor-protection laws in federal courts, but stopped short of disallowing such action.
Delta governor’s wife tasks couples on marriage
Dame Edith Okowa, wife of Delta State governor and founder of 05 Initiative, has stressed the need for couples to allow God’s blessing to manifest in their marriages by continually renewing the bond of love for each other.
Rolling Stones release new song ‘Living in a Ghost Town’
The Rolling Stones on Thursday released their first new original music since 2012, a single aptly named “Living in a Ghost Town.”
Imported cases of coronavirus spike in China
China, the coronavirus pandemic’s original epicentre reported 47 new infections, all of them recent arrivals from abroad.
Four feared dead as tipper drivers clash with police
Four persons were feared dead on Thursday following a clash between security agents and protesters, mostly tipper drivers, over the death of a man identified as Frederick, aka Original.
Turkey begins deportation of foreign IS fighters
Turkey has begun sending captured foreign Islamic State (IS) members back to their original countries as of Monday, a Turkish official said.
Flavour, Phyno give tips for success in Nigerian music industry
Popular Nigerian artistes at the Zenith Bank aspire music festival on Saturday night emphasised the need for originality among young and aspiring musicians.
Google to promote original reporting with algorithm change
Original reporting will be highlighted in Google’s search results, the company said as it announced changes to its algorithm.
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U.S. imposes fresh sanctions on Iran in final days of Donald Trump presidency
The United States on Friday sanctioned companies in Iran, China and the United Arab Emirates for doing business with the Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines and on three Iranian entities over conventional arms proliferation.
Report: Cristiano Ronaldo to extend his Juventus contract by a year
There have been talks of the Juventus attacker leaving the club in the nearest future, however, the latest report from Momblano via Calciomercato says that the attacker will sign a one-year extension to his current deal soon.
AC Milan close to signing Fikayo Tomori on loan with buy option
Serie A leaders AC Milan are aiming to secure the loan signing of Fikayo Tomori from Chelsea with a buy option in the next few days, reputed journalist Fabrizio Romano reports.
U.S. Senate Republican asks tech firms to explain account, content removals
The outgoing Republican chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee asked the chief executives of major U.S. tech firms Apple Inc, Facebook Inc, Amazon.com Inc, Alphabet Inc and Twitter to answer detailed questions about decisions to restrict or permanently ban accounts of conservative users and other steps to restrict content or platforms.
Coronavirus: Edo governor suspends reopening of schools
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has suspended the resumption of schools in the state over the increasing cases of COVID-19.
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Spurs boss Mourinho to buy Marine raffle ticket
Tottenham Hotspur manager Jose Mourinho plans to buy a ticket for the raffle organised by Marine ahead of Sunday’s FA Cup third round clash but said he could not claim the top prize, which is to manage the eighth-tier side in a friendly.
Zimbabwe journalist Hopewell Chin’ono to spend weekend in jail after tweet
Zimbabwe police have re-arrested award-winning journalist and government critic Hopewell Chin'ono, as well as one of his defenders, for allegedly posting false information on social media, prosecutors and lawyers said.
Equatorial Guinea asks US to help in piracy fight
Mr Oyono Esono Angue stressed that maritime piracy is a key national security issue and presented the joint efforts being carried out by West Africa countries.
Ondo election: APC chairman hails court over governor’s victory
The All Progressives Congress in Ondo State has commended the judiciary for supporting democratic development in the country as it confirmed Gov. Oluwatotimi Akeredolu’s emergence as the party’s candidate in 2020 poll.
Bauchi to reopen schools January 18
The Bauchi State government says it would reopen its 4,816 schools on January 18 for the 2020/2021 academic session, according to Aliyu Tilde, the state commissioner of education.