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President Buhari vows to check ‘greed of a callous few’
President Muhammadu Buhari has stressed the need for all arms of government to deploy resources to address the common needs of all citizens rather than the greed of a callous few.
Screen unveils the 2020 Stars of Tomorrow
Screen International has unveiled Stars of Tomorrow 2020, its annual, eagerly anticipated talent showcase of the most exciting new actors, writers, directors, producers, and heads of department emerging across the UK and Ireland. Screen International...
Montenegrin election produces no clear winner
In Montenegro, pollster CEMI forecast that the pro-Western Democratic Party of Socialists (DPS) of President Milo Djukanovic is narrowly ahead of the pro-Serbian and pro-Russian alliance For the Future of Montenegro after Sunday’s parliamentary election.
Novak Djokovic seeks 18th Slam win at US Open
The US Open gives top-ranked Novak Djokovic a prime opportunity to gain ground on absent Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal in chasing the all-time men’s Grand Slam singles title record.
Lagos health commissioner contracts coronavirus
The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, has tested positive for coronavirus.
Five arrested in Bangladesh after three children beaten to death
Five men have been arrested after three children were beaten to death at a juvenile detention centre in Bangladesh, police said Sunday, the latest case to shed light on the treatment of minors in such institutions.
Sixty years after independence Gabon still a ‘home’ for French
Gabon on Monday marks 60 years since it gained independence from France, and yet a glance around the capital Libreville begs the question whether it has ever made a clean break from the former colonial ruler.
New Zealand included in Australia’s coronavirus vaccine deal
Australia is poised to sign a multi-million dollar deal with a British pharmaceutical giant to purchase and produce up to 30 million doses of its potential Covid-19 vaccine, in an agreement which would also support New Zealand and South Pacific nations.
Belarus leader says Vladimir Putin offers help as pressure builds
Vladimir Putin has offered to help ensure Belarus’s security, according to its president Alexander Lukashenko, as pressure builds on the strongman leader and opposition protesters prepare for a show of force Sunday.
Nigerian traders cry out as Ghanaian authorities demand $1 million business regularisation fee
Nigerian Traders Union in Ghana has decried the closure of shops owned by Nigerians doing business in the country by the Ghanaian’s authorities.
Israel carries out air strike on Gaza over balloon bombs, rockets
The Israeli army has said it carried out air attacks against Hamas positions in the Gaza Strip on Sunday in response to rocket attacks and firebombs sent into Israeli territory attached to balloons.
China restaurant apologises for weighing customers
A restaurant in China has apologised for its controversial policy of asking diners to weigh themselves before entry in an overzealous response to a new national campaign against food waste.
Berlin brothels reopen after lockdown, offer only erotic massages
Berlin’s brothels were allowed to reopen last week after months of closure due to coronavirus restrictions — but full-on sex is still off-limits.
South Korea returns to tougher social distancing rules as coronavirus cases spike
South Korea reported 166 new coronavirus cases as of Friday, of which 155 were domestic, prompting the re-imposition of tighter social distancing curbs in the Seoul area.
Premier: India set to mass produce COVID-19 vaccine, launches digital health mission
India is ready to mass produce COVID-19 vaccines when scientists give the go-ahead, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in his Independence Day speech on Saturday.
Uganda warns of coronavirus surge in capital city
Administrators in Uganda’s capital city Kampala have started a public campaign, urging people to report any suspected cases of COVID-19.
#BBNaija: Romantic emotions will kill the game – Uti
Winner of the 2010 Big Brother Africa 5 All-Stars and Nollywood actor, Uti Nwachukwu, has joined those criticizing the high level of sexual immorality being exhibited by the current housemates of this year’s edition of the Big Brother Naija, lockdown.
Nigeria extends eased lockdown by four weeks
Federal government yesterday extended the ease of lockdown in the country by another four weeks, saying coronavirus was now in 536 of the 774 local government areas in Nigeria.
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China box office: War epic ‘Sacrifice’ grosses $53m on opening weekend
Local war epic Sacrifice topped the box office on its opening weekend (October 23-25) in China, according to figures from theatrical consultancy Artisan Gateway, grossing $53m in three days.
#EndSARS: Economy loses N54 billion daily under curfew – bank
At the backdrop of the destructions of public and private properties and businesses in the wake of the #EndSARS protests, businesses have been counting their losses while economy experts have listed the immediate challenges the crises have thrown up against Nigeria’s struggling economy.
Ahmed Musa leaves Saudi Arabia club Al Nassr
Super Eagles forward Ahmed Musa has left Saudi Arabia club Al Nassr after two years.
#EndSARS: President Buhari orders ministers to meet constituents
President Muhammadu Buhari has given a marching order to members of his cabinet to relocate to their home states for the purpose of dousing the tension created by the #EndSARS protests and the destruction of property by hoodlums hiding under the protest.
Senator Tinubu: I have no reason to order shooting of protesters
All Progressives Congress (APC) National Leader, Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has finally opened up on last Tuesday’s shooting at protesters in Lekki Lagos, saying he had no reason to have ordered the shooting.
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Victor Osimhen helps Napoli secure comeback victory over Benevento
Victor Osimhen featured prominently as Napoli secured a 2-1 comeback victory over Benevento in Sunday’s Serie A game.
#EndSARS: Nigeria boils as hoodlums go on rampage
The protests by the youths against police brutality started on a peaceful note about two weeks ago and gained international attention.
Group commends President Buhari, Rotimi Amaechi for rail infrastructure, others
The Movement for Progressive Youths of Nigeria (MOPYON) has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for the major achievements recorded so far by his administration in the area of infrastructure development.
IMF: Nigeria debt-GDP ratio to hit 68 percent
Sub-saharan Africa faces a huge challenge, made worse by the coronavirus pandemic, to find nearly $900 billion to repay massive debt and fund essential public spending, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned Thursday.
#EndSARS: Policeman, two others killed in Awka
Rampaging youths have all day made bonfire at the junction, along the Enugu-Onitsha expressway, stopping motorists, while also extorting from them.