President Donald Trump heeded the pleas of his advisers when he took the debate stage Thursday night, delivering a much more restrained performance as he took on his rival, Joe Biden, but he failed to get the game-changing moment he needed to dramatically alter the trajectory of the race. While much more subdued than his… Continue reading No Defining Moment For Trump in Final Debate With Biden_Ada Nkong
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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is the favourite to lead the WTO_Femi Ehiabhi
Members of the World Trade Organisation (wto) are not known for co-operating with each other. So when in June they began the process of choosing a new director-general, many feared deadlock. But now, as the process draws to a close, officials are feeling hopeful. Two candidates are still in the running: Nigeria’s Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the… Continue reading Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is the favourite to lead the WTO_Femi Ehiabhi
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ECOWAS Calls for Speedy Investigation of END SARS Shootings_Ada Nkong
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), has called on the Nigerian Government to conduct a speedy investigation of the shooting of EndSARS protesters at the Lekki Toll Gate area of Lagos State. A statement on Wednesday, by ECOWAS expressed its condolences to the families and friends of those who lost their lives during… Continue reading ECOWAS Calls for Speedy Investigation of END SARS Shootings_Ada Nkong
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Trump Maintains Bank Account in China- NY Times_Ada Nkong
Donald Trump with President Xi JinPing US President Donald Trump has a Chinese bank account and spent years pursuing business projects in the country, the New York Times has reported. The account is controlled by Trump International Hotels Management and paid local taxes between 2013 and 2015. It was set up "to explore the potential… Continue reading Trump Maintains Bank Account in China- NY Times_Ada Nkong
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Staff Flee As Thugs Attack Channels Television Headquarters_Fem Ehiabhi
A mob earlier attacked and set fire to Television Continental believed to be owned by Bola Tinubu, former Lagos State governor. Staff of Channels Television have been forced to escape for their lives as a mob invaded the broadcast station on Wednesday morning. Angry thugs have been destroying government properties after armed security officers opened… Continue reading Staff Flee As Thugs Attack Channels Television Headquarters_Fem Ehiabhi
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Nigeria unrest: Protesters ‘shot dead’ in Lagos_Femi Ehiabhi
A number of people taking part in a protest against police brutality have reportedly been shot dead or injured in Nigeria's biggest city, Lagos. An eye witness said he had counted about 20 bodies and at least 50 injured after soldiers opened fire. Amnesty International said it had obtained credible reports of deaths. The authorities… Continue reading Nigeria unrest: Protesters ‘shot dead’ in Lagos_Femi Ehiabhi
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Pence validated Harris. That’s good for Pence, but bad for Trump_Femi Ehiabhi
Vice President Mike Pence validated rival Sen. Kamala Harris on Wednesday night. That should be alarming to Pence's boss, President Donald Trump. The president is running out of time, lines of attack and high-profile venues for altering the trajectory of a race that he is currently on course to lose. And Pence, who is a good bet… Continue reading Pence validated Harris. That’s good for Pence, but bad for Trump_Femi Ehiabhi
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Arsenal set to leave Mesut Ozil out of Europa League squad_Femi Ehiabhi
Mesut Ozil will not be in Arsenal's Europa League squad when it is announced on Thursday. The 31-year-old has not played for the Gunners since March and his future at the club has been in doubt for some time, with boss Mikel Arteta recently saying it has been "very difficult" for Ozil to break back into… Continue reading Arsenal set to leave Mesut Ozil out of Europa League squad_Femi Ehiabhi
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‘I Can See Clearly Now’ croner, Johnny Nash dies at age 80_Femi Ehiabhi
American reggae and pop singer-songwriter Johnny Nash, best known for the 1972 hit I Can See Clearly Now, has died aged 80, his family has said. Nash, whose health had been in decline, died at his home of natural causes on Tuesday, his son told US media. The musician began singing as a child and… Continue reading ‘I Can See Clearly Now’ croner, Johnny Nash dies at age 80_Femi Ehiabhi
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