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Tokyo Olympics: North Korea to Skip Games Over Covid-19 Fears
North Korea has announced it will not take part in the Tokyo Olympics this year, saying the decision is to protect its athletes from Covid-19. The decision puts an end
Saudi Arabia to Allow Only ‘Immunised’ Pilgrims to Mecca
Saudi authorities said Monday that only people immunised against COVID-19 will be allowed to perform the year-round Umrah pilgrimage, starting from the holy month of Ramadan. The Ministry of Hajj
‘Stay Out of Politics,’ Republican Leader McConnell Tells US CEOs, Warns of ‘Consequences’
US Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell lashed out at corporate America on Monday, warning CEOs to stay out of the debate over a new voting law in Georgia that has
Jordan’s Prince Hamzah Signs Letter Declaring Loyalty to King
Jordan’s Prince Hamzah has signed a letter in which he promised to abide by the traditions and approaches of the ruling Hashemite monarch family, the royal court said in a
Minneapolis Police Chief Says Chauvin Violated Policy By Pinning George Floyd with Knee
The police chief of Minneapolis has testified that ex-officer Derek Chauvin violated the agency’s policy on force during the arrest of George Floyd. Chief Medaria Arradondo said the way Mr
Learn from Afonja’s mistake, youth leaders tell S’East govs
…Say Fulani herders on hidden mission in S’East By Steve Oko A Coalition of South East Youth Leaders, COSEYL, has cautioned governors in the zone particularly Gov. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of
Afaka 39: Kaduna govt, parents of kidnapped students on war path
File: Parent of kidnapped student …No negotiation with bandits, el-Rufai insists …Says bandits using proceeds of abduction to fund Boko Haram …No words of empathy, assurance from govt – Parents
The roots of our troubles by Pat Utomi
Professor Pat Utomi By PaT UTOMI IRONIES litter the landscape. Newspapers chose to emphasise the back of the president as he climbed aboard the presidential jet to go for another
Kidnappers kill Lagos-based pastor in Ondo after collecting N2m ransom
…Benue police rescue abducted 13-yr-old girl, arrest two suspects By Dayo Johnson & Peter Duru A 50-year-old Lagos-based clergyman, Frederick Aramuwa, abducted along Ipele to Idoani/Ifira road in Ondo State
Transporters cry out over non-disbursement of N10bn COVID-19 bailout
File: Buses queue by the side of the road to pick up passengers in Oshodi, one of the largest motor parks in Lagos [Anthony Obayomi/Al Jazeera] By Theodore Opara Worried
